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| 0 | I bought both boxed sets, books 1-5. Really a great series! Start book 1 three weeks ago and just finished book 5. Sloane Monroe is a great character and being able to follow her through both private life and her PI life gets a reader very involved! Although clues may be right in front of the reader, there are twists and turns that keep one guessing until the last page! These are books you won't be disappointed with. | 5.0 |
| 1 | I enjoyed this short book. But it was way way to short ....I can see how easily it would have been to add several chapters. | 3.0 |
| 2 | I love Nicholas Sparks. I’ve read everything he’s written and couldn’t wait for my copy of Safe Haven to arrive.Safe Haven had a different feel than many of Nicholas Sparks books. It was much less sappy than most of his books. Don’t get me wrong… I love sappy but this book was much deeper than many of his other books. It explored life in an abusive relationship and the struggle to escape and start over.I felt a connection to the characters and never lost interest in the story. The audio narration was well done. The only thing that annoyed me was the whiny voice the narrator used for 5 year old Kristen. Fortunately she didn’t have many lines in the book.This book played out in a predictable manner. Although one thing I have learned from reading Nicholas Sparks is that sometimes he is not predictable and he goes for the heart-break ending. This book did have an unpredictable element to the ending but thankfully it was a touching unpredictable and not a heart-breaking unpredictable.Content: Just a couple of swear words. One of the characters in this book is psycho, I mean seriously crazy. We hear his demented crazy thought process and the details of some of the things he does are described. There are scenes of physical abuse described and a few sex scenes that aren’t overly graphic but are lewd. Although I can’t classify this book as clean it wasn’t nearly as graphic as it could have been. It was well written and I would recommend it to adults who have read this content warning.Rating: 4 Stars. I made it through this book in less than 2 days. Some great writing from Nicholas Sparks.Source: I received an audio version of this book from Hachette. | 4.0 |
| 3 | I really enjoyed this adventure and look forward to reading more of Robert Spire. I especially liked all the info on global warming. You did a good job on the research. | 4.0 |
| 4 | It was a decent read.. typical story line. Nothing unsavory as so many are. Just a slice of life, plausible. | 3.0 |
| 5 | I hoped for Mia to have some peace in this book, but her story is so real and raw. Broken World was so touching and emotional because you go from Mia's trauma to her trying to cope. I love the way the story displays how there is no "just bouncing back" from being sexually assaulted. Mia showed us how those demons come for you every day and how sometimes they best you. I was so in the moment with Broken World and hurt with Mia because she was surrounded by people but so alone and I understood her feelings. I found myself wishing I could give her some of my courage and strength or even just to be there for her. Thank you Lizzy for putting a great character's voice on a strong subject and making it so that other peoples story may be heard through Mia's. | 5.0 |
| 6 | The book has the fevered intensity of Oliver Stone's movie "JFK", as the author tracks his own descent into the tangle of conspiracy theories and suspects that surround the DB Cooper hijacking case. The book itself bounces back and forth in time, alternating between the hijacking itself, the author's journey, and the lives of the various suspects. It becomes difficult to keep track of the characters in the story, and the book ultimately spirals away into paranoia. An unsatisfying read that ends in a shoulder shrug that obscures more than it reveals. | 2.0 |
| 7 | This is the First book in the Trilogy, and I'm looking forward to reading the second book. I liked how the main characters interacted with famous characters in western history. | 5.0 |
| 8 | After reading the other book about introvert personalities by the same author I decided to venture further into the topic and get his next book. It was free so I had nothing to lose after all. This book focuses more in details how to lead a successful life while still being an introvert while also giving more details of the characteristic traits of an introvert. The author also focuses more on the dating scene here from which I can’t complaint, knowledge is power after all. So if you are an introvert who needs some relationships advice then give this book a try. | 5.0 |
| 9 | I really, really like this book because the hero, a Lutheran minister, is portrayed as a decent, caring person. I love that he is consistent in his Christian walk and lives a fun and decent life. There is no flagrant sex...what a nice change!!!! | 5.0 |
| 10 | My only complaint about this book is that it is much too short. I love this author and this series, and I can't wait for the next installment. | 4.0 |
| 11 | I think because I love Claire and Chris so much (and I loved their story even more) it was hard for me to get into Senia and Tristan. The book was good, but I just didn't connect with the story as much as I did with the rest of the series that focused on Chris and Claire. It was entertaining and definitely a worthwhile read; it just wasn't my favorite. But I still love this series and cannot wait to hear Abby's story! | 4.0 |
| 12 | This mystery involved twin brothers born to a Jewish mother in WWII Poland. She sacrificed her life to save them from death, and they were sent to the US and adopted by separate parents, and were not told of each others existence. The reader joins them 52 years later when they are asked to be involved in a twin study and they discover that Jeremiah is an Orthodox Jewish rabbi and Isaiah a Catholic priest. They go to Poland to find their roots and encounter vicious neo-Nazi residents. The story was gripping and had a surprise ending. I gave it 4 stars because there were a lot of loose ends, a few improbable scenarios, and the actions taken by Jeremiah at the end were not explained to readers who are not Jewish. | 4.0 |
| 13 | This is a awesome little novella that goes with the Beyond series. It takes place the same time as Beyond Jealousy the last book released in this series. Author Kit Rocha give us a little dose of sector 4 to keep the fans of the series appeased while they wait for more. I myself am a huge fan of this series so i was glad to get this extra little bit with two awesome characters. Ford ( as he is called in sector 4) gets hurts in a terrible motorcycle accident and is stuck behind his desk while he heals up the slow and painful old fashion way. He finds himself with a new assistant assigned to him, Mia. Mia is new to sector 4 and is not a part of the gang but was saved from her snake in the grass Patron from sector 2. Now she is hoping to learn how to be a individual and change everything she's ever been taught and maybe fit in somewhere. Although Ford is gruff and a bit on the mean side at first he slowly let's Mia in. Another amazing story from Kit Rocha. The characters are always so real and filled with rich layers. I don't know how they can keep track of everyone and make each character stand out still. Somehow she makes her characters vulnerable and strong at the same time and it's a great combination the way that it is done. If you have not read this series you should definitely give it a try. Hope to see more of Ford and Mia in the future books. | 5.0 |
| 14 | Jussi Adler-Olsen does it again bringing just the right mount of curiosity and intrigue to keep you turning those pages. You become so Intwined with the characters nod their lives while following the mystery of who done. And what a twist at the end!!! Can't wait for the next book! | 5.0 |
| 15 | Everyone is doing zombies these days. Here is a fresh take from a different prospective (that of a little girl) really interesting only complaint is the stories could be longer. I get thru one in a sitting so it keeps me wanting more as i have gone through a few of the volumes all in a matter of days | 4.0 |
| 16 | Jaguar Hunt is the third book in the Heart of the Jaguar series and is easily read as a standalone so if new to this authors work then have no fear. I'd always suggest reading a series in order obviously but Ms Spear has done an excellent job here of telling a darn good story with an intriguing plot and filled with characters that are impossible not to like.David is an agent working for Jag and it's his mission to keep an eye on a pair of wayward teenage boys who seem to have a knack for getting into mischief. He overhears some conversation that leads him to believe they are somehow involved in the abduction of a jaguar from a zoo so needs to coordinate with the Enforcer who is on the case. The Enforcer is a very desirable Jaguar female called Tammy and right from the first meeting it's clear she's more than a handful! This fiercely determined woman likes to feel that the job always comes first but it's hard to deny the charm that David exudes. Sent together to Belize to track down the twins David and Tammy uncover the truth about the abduction and along the way find something more precious , love!I loved Tammy as she was certainly an independent woman who focussed so much on being the best that she could be but she has serious trust issues. Tammy is not looking for a man and she's certainly not looking for a mate but the irrepressible David is a force to be reckoned with ! What can I say about David? He's just such a warm character with so much fun hard wired into his nature. A genuinely loveable rogue that teases the heroine mercilessly but stands strong when it's called for.I found this book to be a really easy quick read and indeed I stayed up late until I had finished it as I liked the characters so much. Although a paranormal romance theres a lot of suspense and action here with a mystery to solve and I really enjoyed the journey that the author takes us on. Setting the bulk of this book in the jungles of Belize helped to add atmosphere and this author certainly excels at world building . The basic mission is a hunt and trust me when I say the twin boys that David's tracking are set to lead David and Tammy on a very wild ride ! These two boys are far more intelligent then David expected but harnessing their enthusiasm is a job in itself and I'd really like to read more about them both.This book sizzles with sexy leads that will leave you breathless. Prepare for lots of steam in this steamy jungle setting with lots of fun along the way. Add the essential villains and a storyline that's captivating and this book is a winner. Sheer entertainment from start to finish! | 4.0 |
| 17 | Aria Valencia is an aspiring pianist still attending college. She is struggling to pay her rent in her cramped studio apartment that she couldn’t afford. Food to her was a luxury and her only friend was a boy named Justin; who liked her for more than just a friend. She received an email from the elite China White Supper Club that would change everything for her. She was to play for the patrons while they ate dinner and it was one of the most coveted invitation for aspiring pianist like her to receive. During this night she met two very important people that would change the course of her future. The first was the owner of the club; Abraham Constantine. The second was Calisto Tremaine; a beautiful young woman who portrayed all that wealth and privilege had to offer. Calisto offered Aria $10,000 to play one night for a celebration for the secret organization called The Midnight Society. Aria couldn’t believe her luck but something told her this would change her life for good; she agreed to the performance and the story that Calisto weaved for her about her being the “Golden Virgin, a mysterious pianist who lives a life of chastity so that your music is as pure as your heart.” She goes to this celebration where everyone including her is required to wear a mask. She meets the man who will own her heart, body and soul; Shadow Tremaine as he pulls her into his world. A world filled with luxury, seduction, hot sex and violence. Once pulled into this world Aria has to make a decision that will alter her forever. This book rendered me speechless at times and at other times he made me so emotional. I couldn’t stop reading it and I loved Aria and her strength; she was not one to lay down and let the world overrun her. This is book one in The Midnight Society series and I for one, cannot wait for book two. This story takes you on quite a journey with Aria. Logan Patricks is an amazing author that reaches right into your heart and rips it out. This book is a must read and I definitely give it five stars. All I can say is hurry up Logan with book two. | 5.0 |
| 18 | It was a peak into what it was like . I am sure I would have enjoyed a tell book better . He wanted all the families to be nice . I am sure they were not. Would have liked more details on the families. | 4.0 |
| 19 | I have just loved each and every book in the men of steel series. The descriptive writing takes you right into the story, if there is a smell you smell it, if there is a look or event you are right there with the characters. M.J. fields ROCKS!!!!!!!! I can't wit to read more work and be transformed into a character in the book. | 5.0 |
| 20 | Former co-teacher and national presenter Anne Beninghof shares stories, and real-life co-taught lesson examples that emphasize creative yet time-efficient instructional strategies that lend themselves beautifully to the co-taught classroom. Teachers and instructional leaders at all levels and in a wide variety of content areas will find this book replete with valuable co-teaching guidance so that success is guaranteed.Offers tips for effective teaching strategies for every type of team teaching situation imaginableIncludes guidelines for successful team-teaching with specialists in technology; literacy; occupational/physical therapy; special education; speech-language therapy; ELL; giftedThe author is an internationally recognized consultant and trainerThis user-friendly, comprehensive book is filled with concrete ideas teachers can implement immediately in the classroom to boost student learning and engagement. | 5.0 |
| 21 | Great recipes in this cookbook. I especially enjoyed the stories, though......very interesting reading and absolutely delicious eating!!! Worth the purchase. | 5.0 |
| 22 | Forty years ago I used what was then the Mayo diet to shed a lot of weight and returned to the revised diet this year to help in removing the excess 30 accumulated in the interim. This is a well thought out diet with balanced meals and good suggestions. If you read all the introductory materials on the food pyramid, calories, and ingredients you soon realize that you don't need to eat 300 grapefruit, all protein, 20 plates of carbs or buy some expensive powders. The meals are probably more slanted toward fruits and veggies and less to breads and meats than most of us Americans have fallen into the habit of eating. At first those five ounce pieces of meat and fish can seem small, but quickly anything larger seems amusingly excess. And the pounds come off and no one goes hungry. Almost any diet will peel 10 pounds in the first two weeks--there is no magic there. However, those are the first to go right back on. We enjoy a bit of wine with dinner and with the Mayo, a small glass can be fit in after the first two weeks. Mostly, we now are tasting the food we eat and enjoy the meals. | 5.0 |
| 23 | I enjoyed the backstory of Tiger Lily and her tribe. I especially loved the parts of the story that referred to the Peter Pan story itself; I could picture Hook, Smee, Wendy, and the other characters. Also, I really enjoyed the narration by Tinkerbell. It didn't seem in Peter Pan that Tink was so observant, but she's my favorite Disney character so I enjoyed getting the background on Tink and her faerie family's life as well. It took me longer than usual to get through this story, as I wasn't riveted by the story itself, but it was very well written and the story flowed well and had spectacular imagery that related to the Peter Pan characters. I recommend Tiger Lily if you're at all a big fan of Peter & Neverland; you'll really appreciate the detail that went into the other characters of Tink, Tiger Lily, the Indians, and the Pirates. Smee and Hook's backgrounds were especially interesting. | 4.0 |
| 24 | I really enjoyed this book. Good urban fantasy, with a bit of romance mixed in, the kind of romance where both characters come together despite themselves. Allie the diner manager discovers her power as a demon hunter years after she and 2 friends mistakenly open a door to Hell in the basement after a drunken party. Ryan the luscious demon hunter has been guarding the door and stealing Allie's heart since then, but it's when the Door disappears that the world gets out of balance and Allie discovers a lot more about Doors to Hell and the demon hunter community than she ever knew. | 4.0 |
| 25 | Wow...just wow!!!! Omg I absolutely love this sensitive side to Grant!!! My heart hurt for both him and Harlow throughout the book!! I seriously and I mean SERIOUSLY still can't stand Nan!!! I need more....god the wait for book two is gonna kill me!!! You kick some serious a** Abbi and you are one of my absolute favorite authors!!! Thank you so much for writing this series!!! | 5.0 |
| 26 | I would recommend this book for anyone who likes to look into the lives of other people. She had a lot of love for her family that was not reciprocated. Also it was a good look into Africa society in that time period. | 5.0 |
| 27 | I would buy anything with the name NORA EFRON on it. terrifically funny and what a void in our book world without her. | 3.0 |
| 28 | I enjoyed reading this book. The characters are well developed and likeable. I thought I had it figured out, then there was a twist, but in the end, I did know "who done it" but it didn't happen exactly as I thought. I like it when the author keeps me guessing. The writing style reminds me of Janet Evanovich. I hope the author is able to keep it fresh and new and not rely on the same plot lines and jokes for all of the series. | 4.0 |
| 29 | The saga continues at the same high quality level as before. Some predictable and some twists and turns from left field. Look forward to reading the next book. | 5.0 |
| 30 | My Reflections:The well developed characters, the slow steady build all work together to deliver a tidy little package where mystery and history entwine.I loved the idea of a story centering on the decision, Franklyn Roosevelt devised to help people destroyed by the depression of 1935. His idea was to send families to a remote area of Alaska to colonies and grow the Matanuska Valley. The really superb thing about this book is these two authors use real and fictional characters to develop their narrative.Dr Jeremiah Vaughan's life is destroyed by allegations of abuse. When he uses a ground-breaking IV sedation technique with an influential patient, and the patient dies, the authorities are out for blood. This causes his license to be stripped away. Because of this, his intended and her mother want nothing to do with the shame. A has-been doctor is not what a high society woman wants on her arm. Fleeing from the hurt and rejection, from not only his fiance but also his own parents Jeremiah jumps at the chance to work alongside his mentor in a remote Alaskan village, far away from danger and pain...or so he thought.Gwyn is struggling with fear, rejection, and trust as she tends to her beloved village as a nurse. Her father (who is also the town's only doctor) is ecstatic at the prospect of seeing his village grow with the new colonization. As they race to ready the settlement for the new families, Gwyn must come to a place where she is able to accept the change and uncertainties of her future.This book was so surprising with it's villainous character and the twists and turns that ensued. It certainly was not the predictable book I imagined it to be.If you love fiction, history, romance, suspense you will probably enjoy this one. There are a few slow spots where the author is developing you knowledge of the characters, but by no means does it continue through the book. I will be keeping my eyes open for the sequel to this one."Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group". | 3.0 |
| 31 | A very nice short story. Great storyline and very imaginative characters. Another entertaining story by Ruthie and I look forward to reading more of her work. | 4.0 |
| 32 | I received this book through a website giveaway. I had entered to give it to my daughter, but forgot until I read it. I am so glad I forgot.I read this book in one day. Almost one sitting, but I had to go to work. I had a lot of trouble putting the book down to go to work, and it's what I thought about while I was at work. This book is THAT good.If you read a lot of reviews that tell you how good the book is, but they don't tell you about the book, it's because we readers cannot tell you. You really need to read it to experience it yourself.I am unfamiliar with this author, but my daughter is not. She adores this author. She is excited I read the book in one day so she can have it tomorrow. Even though it is more of a young adult novel, it is so well written that adults will love it, too.This book is going to stay with me for a few days or weeks. The story, the characters, what happens, everything. I am really blown away by it.This book is worth the money, the time, the everything. Do not think about it. Just read it! | 5.0 |
| 33 | If you ever wondered why people are possessed with mountaim climbing Andy Kirkpatrick's book will help you understand. Andy explores his inner self with a discerning eye toward answering the "why do I do it" question. This memoir is well written and properly edited and is a worthwhile read. He brings the reader along with him on a number of interesting journeys. Highly recommended | 5.0 |
| 34 | This book about a little boy named Bobo was fun and original.I had a great time reading it.Try it, and you’ll have fun too! | 5.0 |
| 35 | A delightfully different approach to the concept. Good character development and the story arc is clear and compelling. I recommend this book for any reader who's taken with time travel scenarios. | 4.0 |
| 36 | Each of Rivers’ books are better than the last. Breaking Free introduces some fun characters, and adds further dimension to ones we already know and love.Devlin quickly steps into the lead as my favorite male character of the series, with the right balance of heart, toughness, and sensitivity. And Jamie, who I was neutral on before, showed some very rich dimension and vulnerability that made her entirely worth rooting for.It’s also nice to see characters we know and love settle into lives that make them happy. Fallon and Brody are starting their marriage and life together. Liz has fallen into a comfortable rhythm with her two men, and Jess and Slater seem as if they’ve been together always.As this series progresses, the depth grows and grows. There’s unlimited potential for our Others of Edenton! | 5.0 |
| 37 | If you like Nathanial Cade, you'll continue to enjoy the character development in this story. It's short, but it gives a good Cade fix while we wait for the next full length novel. | 5.0 |
| 38 | What a beautiful, feel good, heart-warming story! I loved it so very much, was crying and laughing and rooting for lovely Sara. I could not stop reading- the pace is brilliant, each chapter perfect, the setting invites you in and the characters are to die for. It has spoiled me for other books as I want to revel in the wonderful characters for a while. The author creates such a sense of place- I want to go to the Chateau now and spend a few days there, soaking up the French sun. I enjoyed each and every one of the weddings and the wonderful people getting married but I loved Christa and Bill the best and I absolutely adored the treasure hunt. I admire the way the author, with a few choice words, creates full blown personalities so I could picture haughty Mrs. Cavendish with her battleship wedding hat, lovely Pippa and bighearted Christa; I could see the children running through the Chateau searching for treasure; I could taste Karen’s cakes and smell the market brimming over with people and food. It was also a great pleasure to meet Gina and Mireille from ‘The French for Love’ again – it was like reuniting with old friends. I am basking in the warm glow this book has left me with and I was bereft when it finished. One more thing –there is such wisdom in this book. I have book marked sessions which I will visit when I am feeling down and need a lift. Do read this lovely book. You are going to enjoy it and be left wanting more, I promise. I certainly do. | 5.0 |
| 39 | This book is very helpful for those who are suffering from porn addiction. It also made me understand the psychology behind it, and realized it is not so much different from other types of addiction. Maybe most people suffering from this type of condition might be ashamed to seek help, so I hope they can get a hold of this book as a first step. | 5.0 |
| 40 | Hot damn that's a sexy work of art. Yums! Alright. To the review! Leighton has definitely caught my attention with the Wild Ones series and makes it near impossible to put a book down once you've picked it up...even if some of the things the characters do are a touch questionable. Seriously, I was hella entertained as Jet and Violet get pulled into a whirlwind of addiction that collides with unstoppable lust, secrets and a chance for a future they never could have imagined.Okay so the quick of it is that Jet and Violet meet one night in the most unconventional sort of way...at a sex addicts anonymous meeting. O.o Now that...is gonna be interesting, right? ::snort:: And as they're drawn towards one another and start getting involved with each other the secrets they're both harboring start to cause a little trouble and it...gets a little messy.So. Have you ever finish a book and you just sit there for a second kinda wondering...did I like these two? Or rather, should I be liking these two...like I do? lol That's kinda how I landed with Violet and Jet. These two were pretty perfect for each other. They both manage to play fast and loose with the truth now and again and in the same general way though for different reasons. They're a bit damaged and struggling with who they are and their actions. She's a little bit of an over-reactor but she really does try to do what she think's is right and help those around her. And Jet. He's a little wild in his rocker ways. He's definitely not perfect but a bit flirty and definitely a bit smooth when he wants. And despite their individual flaws they're good for each other and really bring out the best in one another.The sex was hot but it was very limited. The title was pretty accurate. There's Wild, Then There's You. There really wasn't too much Wild happening in this one. Lots of tension and some nice lead up but only one real scene. It's a scorcher of a scene though.There's a good bit of drama and angsty-ness happening. Everyone in this one is kinda screwed up. Violets utter fear of becoming addicted to anything and her desire to fix everyone, all of those in her life--father, best friend, cousins, aunts--that just...do whatever the hell they want consequences be damned and expect her to pick up the pieces. Jet and his band and their less than savory ways. I really didn't want to like...any of them. But in the end most ended up winning me over. Jet and Violet both managed to grow and change into better people because of knowing each other. Gotta love that.Overall, while I wasn't quite as enamored with There's Wild, Then There's You as I was with the previous book I still enjoyed it quite a bit. Writing, pacing and emotional pull were all excellent. I was definitely in to this one and had a hard time putting it down despite my quibbles with the actual characters on a few points--like the secret they were each hiding. Just wasn't something I think should be messed with but that may just be me. If you like a bit of angsty romance mixed with humor and real life happenings definitely one to check out. | 3.0 |
| 41 | The character of Ten is intriguing and I look forward to reading more about him in future books. Ten is a former Buddhist Monk, Police Detective and now starting his own Private Detective Agency. A man who is searching for his niche, estranged from his father and always striving to do his best. | 4.0 |
| 42 | most likley, if you are looking through reviews and you came across this book, you might (sooner or later) come across my other review for THE Bro Code.both are hilariousi would recommend this to any How I Met Your Mother fan. | 5.0 |
| 43 | I thought about giving "Flip Dolls & Other Toys That Zip, Stack, Hide, Grab and Go" by Laura Wilson 3 stars but I decided I probably misunderstood the title. I focused on the "flip dolls" aspect of the book and I was disappointed that there not more flip doll patterns.The patterns are concise and easy to understand. There are patterns in the back that you can expand on a copier to make them large enough to be used. M's Wilson makes some suggestions on color and fabric which is insightful.But if you are looking for a book strictly about flip dolls, this is not the book for you. If you are looking for a book on making stuffed toys with some flip dolls thrown in at the end, this book will be very useful to you. So keep this in mind if you intend to order the book - stuffed toys with some flip dolls. | 4.0 |
| 44 | A quick read with lots of practical advice, great quotes, excellent reference links and some interesting exercises. I recommend picking it up. | 5.0 |
| 45 | I loved this book and I can't wait for more! It is a wonderful tribute to those who serve and their loved ones | 5.0 |
| 46 | This was a nice short read. It kept my interest throughout. I liked the ending very much. I did not see that coming. The author could have continued with this story if she had wanted to, but ended it again nicely. | 5.0 |
| 47 | I read the full account so felt this was a waste of my time and I could have been reading something more meaningful | 1.0 |
| 48 | Good advice! | 5.0 |
| 49 | TITLE: Three War StoriesAUTHOR: David MametREVIEWER: Josh Grossman, Colonel {r} U.S. Army Medical Corps, M.D., FACPA truly outstanding text which should be available in all of our City and County Public Libraries, our University Libraries. Our cadets in our Departments of Military Science {Reserve Officers Training Corps R.O.T.C.} should obtain a copy to read and to discuss with their Mentors. I planj to recommend this outstanding text to all of my candidate students preparing for our United States Medical Licensure Examinatikon III (Step Three) particularly for those for whom English is their Second Language. | 5.0 |
| 50 | Did not enjoy this book. it was boring and ended badly. It was just not my type of book. If you like the outdoors, yo may like it. | 1.0 |
| 51 | A fun quick read about the early life of Jack Reacher. My only "concerns" would be that he didn't talk like a 13 year old, and for some inexplicable reason, he is called Reacher by everyone. | 4.0 |
| 52 | this book is too much like the wheatbelly book nothing much more to say about itwould not recommend it | 2.0 |
| 53 | Reviewed by JoAnneBook provided by NetGalley for reviewReview originally posted at Romancing the BookThis is book 5 in Brown’s Spikes and Spurs series and I’m happy to say there are more books on the horizon. Not having read books 1 through 4, I will definitely have to go back and read them since I couldn’t put this one down. I was hooked from the first page to the last and didn’t want the book to end!This was a western romance set mainly in Texas but parts of the story took place in Pennsylvania. There’s a hunky cowboy, a granddaughter who comes home to save their family ranch and a feisty grandma to boot. What’s not to like since there was immediate chemistry between the cowboy, Creed, and the granddaughter, Sage, although they fought it as much as possible until they each realized what they were feeling. They were also very supportive of each other, even though they had just met, and tended to help each other whenever possible.The descriptions of the blizzard, the ranch, Sage’s paintings, the newly found pets and their kittens and puppies were so well described I felt I was there. Feeling the cold and wind, sinking into the snow when having to go out to take care of the ranch animals, and feeling the warmth of the fire transported me. The story and characters were well developed. There was laughter, tears, angst, sorrow, happiness, fighting and then making up along with romance and love. There was also nice closure with several happily ever afters and I’m happy to know I’ll be reunited with the characters in future books.If you haven’t read books by Brown before, give her a try. You’ll be glad you did. She’s definitely going to be one of my new favorite authors and her books will be added to my ever increasing TBR pile!Favorite Quote: “I heard her voice again, Creed, and she’s fine.”Creed pulled her to his chest and tipped her chin up with his fist. “Why wouldn’t she be? She’s doing exactly what she wants to do.” All the air left Sage’s lungs. She wanted her grandmother to come home and never leave again, but after only three days she didn’t want Creed to leave either. She wanted him to kiss her. She wanted to snuggle into his arms and listen to him describe her paintings to her. She couldn’t have it all and she only had until Christmas to decide what she wanted most. | 4.0 |
| 54 | Was not really sure what this book was about. It was so boring, I stopped reading after the 8th/9th chapter. | 2.0 |
| 55 | This book is aimed at the twelve to fifteen year olds of the world interested in Harry Houdini and not caring so much about the flow of a good story. The information is here. There is a wealth of it on his early life and relationships, career, and influence on the world of magic. I believe that editing would do this book a world of good. As this book was free, I did not read any reviews or sample pages before I picked it up. I saw "Houdini" and "free" and pressed the buy button. I do not want to discourage anyone from buying this book, I just wanted y'all to realize what the book is like. It is very textbook-ish. There are talking points at the beginning of every chapter and a quiz with answer key at the end of the book.So keep your pen and paper handy for notes because there will be a test over this material! If the book was edited (were edited? I don't pretend to know without some thought and maybe looking it up, but it matters to me to get the words right. I digress) I might give it four stars, but I cannot rate this version above three. Thanks for reading. | 3.0 |
| 56 | Plot was interesting, not what I expected but I didn't care for the authors choice of third person narrative. Felt like he didn't give the reader much insight on the mAin characters emotions or personality leaving you feeling as if you don't know any character. Don't feel that connection with the characters. | 4.0 |
| 57 | is my favorite character. I have enjoyed this book. It has good story and it keeps reader in expectation what will come. I like books written by Mr. Patterson. | 4.0 |
| 58 | I can't say enough about each and very one of books in the Outlander series! Gabaldon is the type of author who writes so well that you know the heart and soul of the characters. You just can't get enough of these people. Oh, and you get a history lesson to boot! | 5.0 |
| 59 | This review is for the first four books of the series together as I am lazy and a single review will suffice. Strong characters with realistic flaws that both aid and interfere with their ability to cope with a new and dangerous world. Predominantly male characters but strong female characters in ancillary roles. No falling in love, no romance, no discourses on weaponry, and no GO Joe/Superhero. There are no traditional zombies here, rather brain damaged cannibals with the ability to adapt, learn and develop. Luckily this is not universal trait. Recommended. I will read this again, which is my highest compliment. | 5.0 |
| 60 | This was a very quick to the point read. It had a lot of plot packed into it. It was pretty fast paced. Definitely not boring & had a bit of a twist. And as of now, I really, really don't like Lilly...I agree with the Krissy K. Even though they are short, the books are well worth .99. And so far the next book comes out pretty quickly. Sooo, I don't mind the stinking cliffhanger as much, lol! | 4.0 |
| 61 | Originally posted on The Canon! [...]The gorgeous book cover strikes again: The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic was beautiful on the outside and overwhelmingly underwhelming within the covers. Get some popcorn. We might be here a while.THE CHARACTERSI went into this book with a little bit of a misconception: I believed the protagonist would be a thinking woman. Strangely enough, English doctoral student Nora is anything but. She is stuck in a rut in her dissertation, her love life (her boyfriend ran off to marry some other woman) and she is thoroughly intimidated by her doctoral adviser, Naomi. Nora, essentially, has no backbone; she keeps this passive attitude throughout the story, letting the overworked plot pull her in every direction without showing an ounce of personality.Aruendiel, the magician that saves her life, has a bit more personality, but it is shown more often than not that women should stay in their place (shown in his attitude not only toward Nora, but Mrs. T, his housekeeper, as well as his fellow magician Hirizjahkinis (try to say that three times fast). He has a sort of charm in a gruff, cranky way, but it was overshadowed for me by his past (which could be considered a spoiler, so I won't go into detail. For those who have read this: seriously? That's a plot twist?).Ilissa was appropriately evil and her son, Raclin - Nora's 'fairy' prince - had all the creep factors: as soon as his character appeared in the scene, the hairs on the back on my neck stood up. There wasn't enough plot or character development to fully understand any of these characters, beyond their basic motivations.THE PLOTI almost returned The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic to the library because the first fifty pages of the novel were absurd. Nora, upset from her discussion with her adviser and discovering her boyfriend is engaged to another woman, decides to hike up into the hills with a copy of Pride and Prejudice in her pocket while everyone else is sleeping. We are constantly told about her disdain for the novel (which made me like her a little less - P&P; is one of my favorites), but The Thinking Woman evolves in more ways than one into a shadow of Austen's work. Nora then, within these fifty or so pages, becomes enchanted by fairies, meets, marries and is pregnant with the increasingly creepy (that's the only word for him), Raclin. There's five hundred plus pages in this book. Couldn't we pace it out a little more?Neither the boyfriend nor the adviser ever cross Nora's mind again; the dissertation is merely a faint thought in the back of her mind. Nora barely thinks of her family and friends during her visit to the "other world," something I find unbelievable. Her lack of backbone and constant passivity during not only her captivity with the evil fairies but her time with Areundiel is just irritating. Isn't she the "thinking woman" of the title?The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic has many tiny plots that a) aren't resolved or b) don't have any impact on the story whatsoever. Discovering Aruendiel's rather interesting love life had no impact on the plot. The romance mentioned in the book's blurb is nothing more than feelings which neither truly acts upon. The potential was there, but after reading about Areundiel's past, I just couldn't handle it.THE WRITINGHonestly, this book is simply too long. The issue with pacing was overwhelming. Half of these five hundred pages weren't necessary to the plot; more often than not, they were pages and pages of characters telling me how they feel instead of the author showing me. I want to see the characters develop instead of reading about Nora and Areundiel sitting in a dark room in the castle talking about it.The writing, in general, was okay. Barker created interesting atmospheres and moods that are more memorable than the characters. I was intrigued by the fairy world and Areundiel's castle, but it wasn't enough to make up for the book's other faults.THE VERDICTNot for me. I was truly disappointed in The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic. The wooden characters, poorly constructed plot and bad pacing made the 563 pages feel like a struggle rather than a pleasure. Nora's lack of personality and her passive state made for a protagonist I couldn't bring myself to cheer for. | 2.0 |
| 62 | I like the couple in this story. I also really like the siblings in the story, I'm sure I want to know more about Jax. That said, I barely made it through. This book was 200 pages of bickering. I was invested in the couple and book 1 ends with a cliffhanger so of course I bought book 2. I have no plans to read 3.Both of these people have emotional intelligence issues. Seriously they act way younger than their age. He is the dominant rich man, but not really. She is the wonderful girl next door, but a nag. Blah. | 1.0 |
| 63 | Historical. I never really knew what happened in Cambodia. I learned and I felt. Shocking. Beautiful. Sad. Courageously told. Never realized what realty happened in Cambodia. | 5.0 |
| 64 | Rocker, Chris Knight and his girlfriend, Gabrielle make a bet about their relationship that gets out of hand. Can their relationship survive the drama that enfolds when this bet turns into more than what they bargained for?A short story that was different than the typical rock-star romances. I liked that they are an established couple who were best friends first, before becoming a couple and that they were in a loving, sexy, committed relationship. Wish it was longer! | 4.0 |
| 65 | Susan Wiggs story lines and plot lines and character development is one of the best of all the authors I read. I really enjoy her work. | 5.0 |
| 66 | Sarah, as usual didn't disappoint! I was interested from the first . I instantly fell for the young Duke of Borne and couldn't wait to see how he would Overcome the mistake he made. I would have liked little more on his years after the scandal, to better understand the relationship with his partners. One does understand that they were crucial to his survival but I wanted more. With that said I loved the book. I love a trilogy or series ( I think there are more than 3 ). Ms MacLean successfully introduced me to several characters I'm interested in knowing and reading about soon! | 4.0 |
| 67 | This was an awesome book. I loved that there were two plots going at the same timeNow I can't wait to read the sequel to it. | 5.0 |
| 68 | It's possible to cook with no wheat!I was surprised to find tasty recipes that are wheat less but yet doesn't feel like something is "missing" | 5.0 |
| 69 | Good stories. Great follow through and continuation to the next book in the series. Have enjoyed all I have read by this author. | 5.0 |
| 70 | Lanie Jordan continues to amaze me; she never lets me down with her stories.The main characters are fantastic. Our hero is a super strong female, but there is lots of action, so it's never girly or prissy by any means. The secondary characters are also super strong females or males with weaknesses, so that's pretty awesome. If I ever wanted to give any advice, it would be: don't forget to give the main characters weaknesses too. I'm actually kind of sure that they have them, but I can't think of them at the moment.My favorite thing about this story was the setting. A magical fantasy world with two types of people and two types of powers, completely timeless and independent of any kind of modern setting. A love it. A stand-alone world with no questions about how it fits into reality? Awesome. I'm jealous of how awesome it is, actually.I would be curious to know if there is possibly a sequel to this story.... what happens after the fact? Who REALLY becomes queen/ruler of the Light walkers? Integration of the two worlds? It seems like a lot would be possible, but I kind of like how it ended, leaving me wondering what happens next rather than just telling me. I love stories that end like that.Well, done, as usual, Lanie! | 5.0 |
| 71 | ALONG CAME YOU is a sweet – pink – board book for girls that show them how special they are in their mom’s life. All the fun things they enjoy such as drawing pictures for the refrigerator, playing dress up, and going for picnics in the parks are illustrated in this book.If you have a preschool, toddler, or baby girl and want her to know how special she is, pick up a copy of ALONG CAME YOU and read it to her. Also perfect for a baby gift or shower gift. | 5.0 |
| 72 | haven't had the opportunity to open this book. As it turns out, I have no use for this particular book. can I get a refund. | 1.0 |
| 73 | I have not read a Carolyn Brown book yet that I did not like. This book has wonderful characters and a great story. Enjoy. | 5.0 |
| 74 | Warning: Once you begin reading this one you won't want to put it down. Full of excitement and scary events. It sure makes you wonder about some of OUR current government agencies and IF they could be, or have done, anything like this without us ever knowing it was happening. We can only hope the the idiots in charge in DC are on top of things and NOT allowing unfettered activities by ANY of our "security" agencies. We have to hope the "GOOD" guys are in control so nothing like this could happen. | 5.0 |
| 75 | Touch of Power is a very unique book I have read some of Maria's other books and so far this is the best one I am looking forward to reading the rest of the trilogy as well as other books by this author I hope to see her keep writing and progressing her skills. | 4.0 |
| 76 | Oh my! You will be laughing so much, you're going to get funny looks. Aspen is so out there and I wanted to yell, "You go girl!" at one point in the story. Wes is just such a guy and so yummy and devoted. Must read! | 5.0 |
| 77 | Jennifer is quickly becoming my favorite author! I've read The Lux and Covenant series... And all I can say is wow! From start to finish.. Can't put her books down. This book is no exception! | 5.0 |
| 78 | My Pigeon Heart was a wonderful book! The story is about a Pigeon who is looking for Jesus. The Pigeon has many questions about Jesus which is what many kids have. I read this story to my daughter a little bit very night and she really enjoyed it. It also helped us talk about her questions that she has. I highly recommend this book. Not only is it a great book for kids but it is an easy read for adults too. | 5.0 |
| 79 | I have read this book at least six times. This is my go to get lost book. RE Bradshaw is a great writer. One can never go wrong with any of her works. | 5.0 |
| 80 | As always I loved it. MC's characters are alive on the page. His plots are believable and his stories are always able to hold my attention from beginning to end.Mickey faces more than one crisis of faith and ethics in this trial,and rises to each challenge in an unusual manner. Although his choices aren't always platonic, he seems to usually do the right thing. | 4.0 |
| 81 | Hot damn Marie Harte had me the first time Major Brad Cava indulged in a little self pleasure as his new neighbor watched unbeknownst to him at the time and yes I said the FIRST time...seriously the voyeur in me was pretty freakin' happy! I loved this book from beginning to end; work adversaries become next door neighbors, become friends, become lovers and more. The steamy sexual banter followed by a game of cat and mouse makes this book enticing, fun, and so smoking hot it should come with a burn warning.Brad Cava has progressed rapidly in his Marine career and he loves his work with the exception of the sexy IT geek, Genevieve St. James, who has been nipping at his heels for the last few months while working on a special project. So when he discovers she's his new next door neighbor and she saw him in a private moment things get real interesting, real fast. These two made me smile so often and their chemistry was off the charts. It was gratifying to watch two people not ashamed of their sexuality and not afraid to discuss it right up front. I love that they could be playful and enjoy each other's bodies in all kinds of wicked ways at home and then be totally professional when at work. Brad had trust issues that stemmed from a failed marriage and at times struggled with the way men treat Genevieve so he makes a few missteps but he owns up to them and does a great job of making things right.If you enjoy reading about a grown up relationship with two people who have no problems exploring each other's sexual boundaries, then I highly recommend you check out Marie Harte's A Major Distraction.Review copy provided for an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 82 | I had never read anything by Marne Davis Kellogg and to be completely frank... can't remember why this book seemed interesting when I saw it in the Kindle Bookstore, but I purchased it and liked it very much EXCEPT for an almost entire page in which Kick Keswick recalls the Story "Heidi", by Johanna Spiri. The recollection was too long and useless in the story, and that almost turned me off, but I kept reading (after finally skipping part of that page) and truly liked this character.I recommend the book and am going to keep looking for her stories. | 4.0 |
| 83 | I need another one ASAP! This is the best! | 5.0 |
| 84 | I'm very happy thus far with this purchase.Have made a total re-do of my eating habits and needed to know some OTHER recipes for the way I want to eat!Kudos for your efforts!Thanks againHAPPY | 5.0 |
| 85 | But doesn't live up to it. There isn't an overarching idea or conclusion. The end seems to fizzle, without a feeling of closure. | 2.0 |
| 86 | This is the beginning of multi part story of interstellar warIt's fast paced, well written and kept me turning the pages. Can't wait for the next book! | 5.0 |
| 87 | Very interesting..takes you back to 1700 to 1800's. Some of the stories have a sense of humor, as they go back and issue crime in an almost funny strange stories. | 5.0 |
| 88 | Excellent book Rick was a great believable character very romantic I want to read about stem next I hope she writes about him | 5.0 |
| 89 | Easy fun read | 5.0 |
| 90 | The beginning of the book is truly my favorite part he went so deep with such great wisdom and knowledge I really enjoyed it. I've highlighted almost the whole beginning parts. I think this is the kind of book that can help many Christians step deeper into intersession and praying and things God. | 4.0 |
| 91 | These books have been fabulous. I can't wait to see the next book in this universe! I've greatly enjoyed the stories, and just wish they could have been longer if anything! | 4.0 |
| 92 | This is the first book in the Titanium Security series. It takes place in the middle east where a hostage was murdered that was trying to open a girls school. That area of the country is so violent as we all now know that I felt this could have easily been a true story. A team of security experts are assigned to protect the daughter of the hostage when she comes to finish his work at the school. There is a lot danger, romance of course as the daughter and one of the security team find love, introduction to other security team members so you know this will be a series. I read this book in 24 hours because I wanted to see what was going to happen next. I will be reading a lot more books from Kaylea Cross. ( ) | 4.0 |
| 93 | *****5 Forever...And A Day Stars*****The tears were falling constantly throughout this heartbreaking story. Ada (Logan) is such a strong woman. Jorgen was full of hope, love and the future. Andrew was a hopeless romantic and live in the moment type of guy. In this book you fall in love with both of them. Amazingly written and a MUST READ!! | 5.0 |
| 94 | Loved it so much I bought the rest of the series. I like books where the main characters have to learn to do it on their own with no help from the military or cartels being steer them. | 5.0 |
| 95 | I bought this book because I loved The Secret Life of Bees. Unfortunately, this one plods along with barely enough to keep your interest going. It is true that writing the story from a dual point of view interrupts the plot time and again, but there is also a lack of depth which disturbs me. Furthermore, the ending is pretty hard to believe. In this case, I believe that an attempt to write a true biography would have been much better. | 3.0 |
| 96 | I received this book as a ARC for a Honest review. So get ready for a rollercoaster ride.First let me say if u haven't read volume one of Revenge, then stop right now and go GRAB UR COPY. U won't regret it.This is a continuous of Revenge 1 and also leaves u hanging with a cliffhanger.This book had me giggling like a teenager and had me at the edge of a off waiting to fall. There is this love hate relationship between Dylan and Jess. One minute Jess wants to kiss Dylan, the next she wants to get far away from him. Will the things they do destroy them or bring them closer together. There was Times ( if I could) I would of slapped one or both of them up side the head.I can't wait to read the next part of this story, to see what comes up or goes down with Jess and Dylan. Also looking forward to feeling like a kids hanging from a cliff. THANK U JJ KNIGHT FOR THIS AMAZING STORY AND SHARING IT TALENT WITH US. | 5.0 |
| 97 | Leda is my favorite forager here on the East Coast. The photos are excellent. The book has information on how to identify a plant and where and when to gather them. Leda also describes how to eat and even preserve your harvest. | 5.0 |
| 98 | This shifter romance is a mesmerizing and intriguing weretiger read. Jenna’s finally found a place to call home, a place of shifter like her and to her everlasting happiness she’s found a strong alpha mate. Then a devastating prophecy starts come true putting all of the tigers in danger and threatening Jenna’s new found sense of belonging.This fast paced and smooth flowing plot keeps readers entertained with lots of suspense, action, drama, betrayal and romance. The author brings the fascinating Tiger Tree to life with well written scenes and images which makes it easy for the reader to picture everything as if they are part of the story. Anticipation builds throughout as danger comes from within the small tiger village and from outside humans and the strong compelling characters enchant the readers with their story as they each add their own special personalities to the story and inspire the reader’s curiosity to know more.The chemistry between Jenna and Erik explodes off the pages and the frequent sex scenes blaze hot enough to burn the reader with red hot passion. The relationship takes a little while to really blossom as Jenna’s been raised with humans and has never really fit in causing insecurities that the reader can easily relate to and capture’s the heart.The author has created a fascinating world of tigers in a small village setting without the characters being lost in history, they are well aware of progress, while keeping to their traditions and living a full life. The author adds spice with the internal challenges from another tiger that leads to a dangerous situation and really keeps readers on their toes. I was totally enraptured with this book from beginning to end and I can’t wait to read more about the tiger shifters of Tiger Tree. | 4.0 |
| 99 | Everybody Loves Raymond has become our FAVORITE show, so I bought this book for my husband for Christmas - he loved it! It was fun for him to read all the backstory about the show! Beautiful book arrived in perfect condition from Amazon - thank you! A+ | 5.0 |
| 100 | Good follow up to the original. A little faster paced than book one, which I found refreshing. The story fills in a lot of historic details in the origins of the Garden. While it seemed a bit rushed toward the end, it still qualifies as a good read. I would recommended it. | 4.0 |
| 101 | I enjoyed this series lots of drama, and unexpected turns. Keeps you guessing who is tormenting suzannah till the very end! | 4.0 |
| 102 | I got this book for free for an honest review through the M/M Romance group's DBML program at goodreads.Now I went into this book knowing that it could go either of two ways for me. I knew that the BDSM was there which I am not totally comfortable with, but I also heard that Leta Blake,s writing is phenominial. SO I was either going to really love it for her writing or hate it if the BDSM was used too much. I think she struck a good balance between the amount of BDSM and other subject to write about.I really felt for Matty Marcus because I feel a person should be judged based on what he/she is but on how they do the job/performance.There is no doubt that there is a bias in the figure skating judges against the more flamboyant or openly gay male figure skaters in real life also.Rob Lovely was a Dom in the true sense of the word and not in the worst characture of what a Dom is. A dom should control in the bedroom but be assured enough that he doesn't need to be in control elsewhere. I wholy approve of the use of safewords and I don't have Matty's strength of endurance because I know I would be safewording more often and sooner then he did.the secondary character were great, even the tertiary characters had personality that kept them from being cardboard cut out.I highly recommend this book to anyone | 5.0 |
| 103 | What I loved the most about this book, was the way it treats difficult issues. It's not easy talking about the death of a sister, or homosexuality, or drugs, or any of these topics, but the author does it in a way that's impossible to feel uncomfortable and look away. It's like you open yourself up to whatever Laurel is telling you.It's so easy to relate to at least one of the characters. There's all these very different people with different stories, who are actually all the same. It's easy to understand what Laurel -and May- went through. And even though there aren't many fancy words, the story seems complete. Every word is perfectly accurate.Something that surprised me, was the ending. I feel like I became friends with Laurel, Hannah, Natalie and Sky. It was sad to say goodbye, but at the same time, I noticed there was no way the story could continue. Everything worth saying was already said. I have to admit: it was quite predictable. However, it was the perfect ending.This book made me think a lot. Brought into my mind things I thought were solved. I don't think it's just for teens, or YA or whatever. You can relate to the story whether you're a high school student, a mom or a dad. | 5.0 |
| 104 | There is no unhappiness in this story. It is about love and perfect endings. I just read another P&P story that was so full of sorrow, this one cheered me back up. Both Lizzy and Jane have what we all want, a lasting love affair with their husbands. | 4.0 |
| 105 | This story had so many layers to it, much, much more than I had expected going in. I was sucked in right from the beginning, and by chapter 9, 25% into the book, I knew that I really LOVED it, much more than most books. (I also loved the cover, those two fit perfectly into my imagination!) This story was so hard, with Vinnie figuring out his orientation while being part of his big, Catholic, Italian family, and Trey dealing with his mother's "disease." But they supported each other through everything, and let their love grow so slowly and beautifully that you were right there with them understanding everything they felt. It was all so wonderfully described and beautifully written (with perfect grammar and editing too!) that you got swept right in.I loved the characters too, and seeing as I'm half Italian and half Polish (both cultures have very close-knit families), I really loved reading about that kind of environment. Trey and Vin were so perfect for each other. They took things so slowly, gave the other just what he needed, and grew into their lives together. This is the perfect book if you want to feel a range of emotions, and in the end feel so happy and uplifted with a huge smile on your face (and have a strong desire to go find yourself a man just like Vinnie). It's so gentle and sweet, but has its painful, dark moments too. I just loved it all, and recommend it to everyone. | 5.0 |
| 106 | I really, really enjoyed this book. Though I groaned at the title, not another Aurora! This must be the most over used word in SciFi book titles on Amazon. If you read a lot of cheap Kindle editions, it becomes very hard to keep them straight. Seems like every other book has Aurora in the title. Stop the Madness!Anyway, despite the title, I LOVED the book. The chapters with the two main characters are simply fantastic. The chapters without out them do seem to drag on a bit, but they are necessary to build up the political structure that the author then sets on fire and watches it implode.I have to be honest, one of the things I really did enjoy was the incredibly steamy sex scene. It is so enjoyable to read it from a female author's point of view. It's so different from all the male oriented crap that fills the cheap Kindle pages. Here, the author focuses on taste and scent, whereas for a guy, it's usually about looks and feel. I found the shift in perspective delightful, and the entire episode is so well written, with such vivid intensity and tremendous emotional highs and lows and risks and fears and exquisite joy and anguish. It's just superb. I even made my wife read it :-)The technology in the book is...appropriate to the story line. The integrated quantum communications link is sort of taken for granted and not explained (and how can quantum comms be disrupted by a nebula????), but generally, there are no glaring issues, and as stated, it helps establish the story, not subtract from it. I'm totally in with where she is going on the tech side.I was disappointed in the length of the book. As the author's first foray into this world of self-publishing, I can see wanting to dip a toe in the waters, but I am hating the trend of never finishing a story line and stringing it out into volume after volume (three in this particular case). I miss the good old days when an author would write a book, with a beginning, middle, and end.Nonetheless. I look forward to Jennsen's continuation of this particular story, though how she can keep up the quality of Chapter 47 remains to be seen.... | 5.0 |
| 107 | I chose this rating because it was true! The Scottish Prisoner was a perfect accompaniment to the main series. Everything fit perfectly. All of the little details matched.I so enjoy Diana Gabaldon's books. I am eagerly awaiting the next book in the main series due out this year, 2014. So much so that I pre-ordered it! | 5.0 |
| 108 | Practical, realistic, humorous regarding a subject we are ALL going to encounter one day... like it or not. Why not be as prepared for the inevitable as possible and be "calling the shots" until the end?A MUST READ for everyone, but especially for all that deal with end of life issues in their profession! Helpful - | 5.0 |
| 109 | This is a great book. It's full of lots of alternative treatments for cats and dogs. My kitty had diabetes, and asthma as well as digestive problems and some of these issues conventional medicine was unable to treat. If you love your pets, you'll find this book a helpful resource. I liked combining it with advice from my veterinarian, but they did admit they did not all have experience or training with many alternative treatments. It's really really great to have. My cat is now in remission from diabetes and asthma and this book gave me the courage to try a few holistic things when medication could not be used on my cat. My cat got well using insulin, but also healed due to alternative treatments from the book and other resources as well as prayer to Jesus to help my cat heal. He seems to be doing well and does not take any rx medications. its a neat book to read to see what kinds of things you can do to help your pets be well. | 5.0 |
| 110 | I always enjoy Robin Covington's work, and this, her first foray into Paranormal is no exception! Strong characters, a fast moving plot with an unexpected twist, and loads of heart pounding heat, Sex and the Single Vamp is, at its heart, a story of enduring love and one you don't want to miss! | 5.0 |
| 111 | Great start to a series. Can not to read the next. Kristen Ashley can tell a story - loved the characters. | 5.0 |
| 112 | I have been told for years that I am a junk food junkie. Not just junk food but unhealthy food. Now getting ready to retire in 3 years I want to have a good & healthy retirement. I think this book will he me and help me help my husband. | 5.0 |
| 113 | 3 1/2 starsIt was a hot little read thats for sure. Richard and Alice have a nice little home together they made, happily married with a little one. The Christmas party and some not so innocent flirting with a coworkers starts off the night and then to relief the babysitter of her duties. And boy did Richard get more than he bargained for walking to her apartment to fix her computer he did what he never thought he would, cheated. They both got their happy ending and then she askes if it wil happen again and it ends with to be continued....I want to see where this goes!! Good read | 3.0 |
| 114 | I can simply say this book was amazing .I loved it can't wait to read more of her books. Just absolutely splendid . | 5.0 |
| 115 | The man in this story was arrogant and overbearing. I don't care how sweet you are no should be respected,whether it's about a date or something more serious. The woman in this book came across as weak willed and flighty. Not a boring read , it had its moments, but horribly predictable. | 3.0 |
| 116 | Kenneth E. Hagin's direct way of quietly speaking the truth is always a pleasant way to grow in faith and knowledge of the Word of God. His dominant characteristic is to challenge believers to know the Bible for themselves. I like this. Any man that wants to tell me what to think instead of letting me read and know for myself is not my kind of teacher. Hagin is my kind of teacher. He often urges me to check his facts and see if what he says is true. I like that! | 5.0 |
| 117 | I like that it goes back to when the first Cahill (Geidon) and the first Vesper were alive and going after each other already! It also clears a little bit up about Madeline and her branch and bring you back to Amy and Dan with some hinting at a new adventure. | 5.0 |
| 118 | This has to be the best book I have read this year !!! I am in love with Sawyer. To really appreciate the story of Sawyer, you need to read the first two books of the series to see how he use to be and how he is now. This book made me get misty eyed and bust out laughing at times. I have moved S E HALL up to the top of my Favorite Author list !!! A must read in my opinion. | 5.0 |
| 119 | Another good book from this author. Her stories are great from the first page. I didn't like the cover and I didn't understand the title until I read the first chapter. What a good and different story. Her characters are always great. I didn't give it 5 stars because I compare everything to a few of her other books that are absolutely awesome like "The Wolf", and The "Rise of the Defender". The extra large books were my very favorite. This story seemed a little short; kind of a rushed ending? I think it could have gone a little bit more. It was romance, excitement and sexy. Le Veque is my favorite author along with Bertrice Small. I just ordered 3 more books. I am trying to read them in the order of the year that the story takes place. the next one I am reading is "The Warrior Poet" year 1266AD. Lespada was set in the year 1264AD. | 4.0 |
| 120 | Again it was amazing, instantly draws you in and can't put down until the end. Always intriguing and gut wrenching to find out what happens book after boom. Please hurry up either the next r book ...... and not let us wait for so long!! | 5.0 |
| 121 | I liked this book even though it got a slow start. McKinley and Bryan fought for the presidency. McKinley was known for his landmark tariff legislation, while Bryan was interested in a cheap money backed by Silver. Temperature got in the way, when major cities like New York, Chicago, and Pittsburgh suffered 2 weeks of above average 90 degree weather. This resulted in many deaths, and lessened the focus on Bryan's platform. Bryan wanted to sway the New York electorate during this time, and made a major speech in New York during the heat wave. It didn't sway the electorate and he lost the general election because of this.This is a nice look at the heat wave and the 1896 election. I thought this was a good read. | 4.0 |
| 122 | This book was just Amazing. I'm almost speechless. What a Beautiful Unique Love Story. I will Always remember Beh & Ehd. I just have 1 slight complaint. I wish we had some of the story from Beh's POV, but that doesn't stop this from being a 5+++++++ book. Read this book ASAP, you won't be disappointed! | 5.0 |
| 123 | Just about the time that Vivienne Taylor finally secures an engagement to wealthy John Vandergriff, who should arrive back in town but her childhood friend (and secret heart-throb), Lord Dashiell. Years before Dashiell had felt sorry for his precocious next-door neighbor and declared her his little sister. He has spent the meantime sowing his oats in archeological pursuits and wild living. Upon seeing Vivienne when he returns Dashiell realizes that his feelings for her are no longer sisterly. Vivienne realizes that she is still attracted to Dashiell, but she must marry John because her family is close to financial ruin. Our hero and heroine become embroiled in a mystery involving her aunt, his grandfather, a couple of whorehouse madams, and more. Twists and turns abound as Vivienne and Dashiell try (not very successfully) to fight their growing attraction and avoid entanglements that neither is free to enjoy. Vivienne’s impulsiveness and naiveté and Dashiell’s attempts to be a better man make for a lot of humorous adventures.I liked many, many things about Wicked Little Secrets. It was quirky, charming and laugh-out-loud funny in places. Susanna Ives has such great comic vision that I suspect she should be comedy screenwriter. I think that most readers “see” the story in their mind’s eye when they read, playing like a movie. The book’s hilarious scenes were so accurately described that the reader could picture every movement. I cannot recall another book where a writer used visual imagery in quite the same way. The fun was not limited to action scenes; Ives injected plenty of humorous dialogue as well. Vivienne and Dashiell were both endearingly flawed characters. Far from being “large and in charge,” they were both emotional and a little goofy, making poor but well-intentioned decisions. There was a rather complicated mystery that unfolded during the story and it kept the reader’s attention. A secondary budding romance between his grandfather and her aunt was pretty close to adorable. Ives successfully managed to poke fun at religion without being irreverent. My only significant criticism of the book was that the writing was a bit choppy. It didn’t flow as nicely as I would have liked. At times the movement of the story seemed a bit erratic, but Wicked Little Secrets made up for that with fun. You don’t want to miss this book – it was a hoot. | 4.0 |
| 124 | When a time capsule buried in the small town of Wilton, Maine has to be opened only five years after it was buried, it sets off a series of murders that are predicted by what was found in the capsule. Who will be next, why they have been targeted, and who the culprit is make for a fascinating story.The many elements that make up this engrossing mystery all come together in the final chapters. You might see part of the ending coming, but not all of it.Wilton Chief of Police Jake Robbins, newspaper editor Katie Sanford, and a number of others continue David Rosenfelt's tradition of having characters you become really involved with. I hope they appear in future books. | 5.0 |
| 125 | I can't express how much I loved Becca and Jason. Their story was touching, sweet, supportive, and emotional. The high school sweethearts that learn to love together. They grow and change together. Their support of the other when needed was sweet and real. I loved getting more of Nell and Kyle, then Colt, from the outside. It pulled the story together nicely. The hurdles that Becca had to overcome we're heartbreaking, but Jason's love was amazing and helped her through it. I think I could read about Becca and Jason forever. | 5.0 |
| 126 | Omega Virus: Surviving the horror was a fast paced awesome novel that follows Damian's journey after the deadly Omega Virus is released on the world.The action is fast paced and the horror real as we follow a small group of survivors as they travel from safe house to safe house... eventually learning more about the virus and meeting up with more survivors.I love zombie novels, but few manage to capture the terror while making it seem completely realistic, as this author has done. The character development is so good that I felt like I knew Damian and cheered for him in the epic battle scenes as he is slicing off zombie heads.I was on the edge of my seat most of the book, it sucks you in right away and doesn't let go... I really hope there is a part two in the making :) I would recommend this book to lovers of zombie novels, and apocalyptic novels.... or anyone who wants a fun book to read! I give it a five out of five stars! | 5.0 |
| 127 | This was a brilliant story that made it hard to stop reading until one reached the end. Looking forward to the next book! | 5.0 |
| 128 | Once the drill is done, and the letters fromed with a cursive workbook, children will find great enjoyment with the way this practice is presented. Fun always makes a task enjoyable , and this follows that guideline. It helps a child learn the talent no longer taught in our schools. Recommended for first graders who are reading and second graders and beyond. | 5.0 |
| 129 | I enjoy reading different versions of Pride and prejudice,but I always want the essence of the story to be similar. A happy ever after is a must, in order for me to enjoy. This story variation was satisfying and enjoyable. You will be not disappointed in purchase. Wickham was caught and killed. Lydia was saved from an unhappy marriage. A reasonable misunderstanding from Darcy about his cousin and Elizabeth occurred, but was cleared in the end. Good reading! Please write more Pride and prejudice variations stories Martine J Roberts. | 5.0 |
| 130 | It was very well written but I just didn't feel that the plot was compelling enough to justify the time I spent. Felt like I was being set up for a future book that continued the story. That gets tiring after a while with novelists. However, I like Straub a lot. | 3.0 |
| 131 | This story kept me on the edge of my seat. what was going to happennext? Goldman has a grasp of descriptive writing, he makes you feelyou are there and can easily see what is going on. | 5.0 |
| 132 | Yup. With all the hype I had to purchase. I couldn't finish the frst book. The sex is NOT the issue. Its the pace of the story. Too slow for me. Only so much domantating one can take. | 3.0 |
| 133 | I like the series and the characters. But I am a person who likes to read books "in order" - so I look at which book is first and try and read the first and then read the others in the order they are written...this is - if I remember correctly - the 2nd book. I have read 2 of the 3 that I bought - and liked the 2 I read. I will read the 3rd soon..and then look and see if there are any others out. | 5.0 |
| 134 | At least, it is a rarity for me to give a 5 star rating to a new-for-me writer, as I tend to save those for my absolute favorite writers. Ms. Jefford, you have a new fan! The characters were well developed and I really cared what was happening to them; I wanted to tell Aurora that I had her back, and actually help her. Like Aurora, I wanted to smack Dante and tell him to shut up; and, I could also see something in Fane worth knowing, even before we got to know him a bit better. I want to know what makes Josslyn so "prickly."When I finished the book, my only true complaint was the ending. It felt a bit cliche; however, popping into Amazon today, I find this book was actually the first in a series, so the ending makes perfect sense.Paranormal is my favorite genre. Finding a story with a truly fresh and unique spin is hard - but find it, I did, in this story! The cause of vampirism presented by Ms. Jefford was just as unique as the way Lynsay Sands presents it in her Argeneau novels. The cause of vampirism these authors created is both believable and credible, and I found that greatly enhanced my enjoyment. This is an action packed story that you really don't want to put down, and leaves you satisfied - yet wanting more. | 5.0 |
| 135 | Great character development and keep you on the edge of your seat story! She knows how to keep you engrossed! | 5.0 |
| 136 | For any pastor who has ever been tempted to measure your worth by the “effectiveness” of your ministry, this book is for you.Your numbers are lagging behind your goals and cause you to shudder when someone asks what you are running–this book is for you. You have been successful by all measures the experts give, but you feel somewhat empty–this book is for you.You are successful by all measures and feel proud, accomplished, maybe like you’re an expert yourself! Dear pastor, this book is for you.Pastoral ministry is dangerous for a myriad of reasons, not the least of which is that an unhealthy pastor makes an unhealthy church (all things being equal). But of course ministry also has its good times. Anyone seasoned in ministry knows that it “is a trove of glories and deaths” (p.24).But the experts aside, what if, as Wilson suggests, real success if faithfulness? Ugh. That’s harder to measure. Nobody invites you to speak at a conference and cites being “faithful” as your foremost credential.The book is split between the Pastor’s Heart and the Pastor’s Glory. But this isn’t a split down the middle. 75% of the book focuses on your heart. It’s chapter after chapter speaking to the grand realities of WHO you’re called to be in light of what you’re called to do [and is an exposition of sorts of 1 Peter 5:1-11].You’ll chuckle at the inside jokes known only to pastors. But you’ll be cut to the core by the unavoidable soul-audits that take place along the way.So be prepared. If you’re comfortable where you sit, whether lowly or lofty, then pick up another leadership book that tells you how to take it (whatever it is) to the next level.But if you would like to be reintroduced to ministry through the lens of the gospel of Jesus Christ, then take and read. Experience the amens of your soul as you think anew about what it means that you, not just your congregants, are saved by grace through faith, not by ANY thing else.I don’t know how else to tell you, pastor, except to say that for the good of your soul and the joy of your people, read this book. | 5.0 |
| 137 | Factual truths to loose weight and be healthy. Glad my doctor told me to read this book! I understand now why it was so hard for me to lose weight. I have tried every diet that was available - this provides information for all ages and weights. | 5.0 |
| 138 | I was desperately looking for a "new" author (big fan of Peter Robinson, Ian Rankin, Ruth Rendell, Elizabeth George, Michael Connelly, etc.) and was even going back and re-reading the old favorites because I just wasn't finding what I wanted.I happened to try The Blackhouse, and that was it for me-- I was so glad that it was part of a trilogy so there were two more to go!Entry Island isn't *quite* as wonderful as The Lewis Trilogy, but it's wonderful enough. I can't say enough how happy I was to "discover" this author. I can't understand why it's taking so long for others like me to discover him too. | 5.0 |
| 139 | Anita Stansfield understands the true depth of love and is able to portray how love can know no boundaries nor classes of people. | 4.0 |
| 140 | This book is great and I really like how it pushes me to think more about the way God desires us to pray and answers prayer. I really appreciate the work Mark Batterson put into this book. | 4.0 |
| 141 | I had too many emotions going on after reading Unbeloved, and I really thought it best for me to wait until it all digested before I wrote my review. I must say that this was hands down another fantastic read from the amazingly talented Madeline Sheehan! I was at a loss for words for a while there, because I just loved this book so very hard! Now I will remind you that this is not a sweet romance. It is going to be gritty, raw, and unapologetic and you will likely laugh, cry, and have some anger issues all while reading Unbeloved. But just remember… Madeline doesn’t do the sweet stuff. So if that is your thing, I can tell you right now that you will not enjoy these books, but I will also tell you that you will be missing out on something amazing too. *shrug* It’s your loss! LolSo here is the sitch: For Dorothy, life has never been easy and the choices she has made have not always been the best. Unfortunately the heart wants what it wants though, and now she has found herself in love with two men but both have kept their relationship with her hidden in the shadows. Jace is the selfish one who already has his own wife and family, but still strings Dorothy along for years saying that he will eventually leave his wife. On the other side she has Hawk, who saw vulnerability in her relationship with his fellow club member and manipulated Dorothy into a secret relationship with him that resulted in their son. Now I’m sure as you’ve read in the previous books, this doesn’t turn out well for any of them, but that is where this story actually begins.I feel like Undeniable series is the total embodiment of what makes us human. You will experience pain, regret, tragedy, love, lust, sacrifice, heartbreak, selfishness, and so many more emotions that Madeline so eloquently conveys in her talented writing. But above it all, you will find a deep seeded hope that things will eventually work out for these characters too. It may not be in the way you would expect, but they have all made poor choices and suffered the even sometimes dire consequences too. Unbeloved is a bittersweet and exceedingly emotional story that will have you on the edge of your seat, and I promise you will not be able to put it down. I really cannot tell you enough how much I adore this series, and Madeline’s masterpiece that is the Undeniable series is one you really don’t want to miss. | 5.0 |
| 142 | Even though they're getting a little redundant, I will continue reading them because they are fun and witty. Plus, I love Lynsay Sands. | 4.0 |
| 143 | Take some golddigging women, mix them up with a lying, impulsive, brilliant, and emotionally-stunted serial adulterer idolized by millions for his talent and phony personna, then add a wet-behind-the-ears attorney who absolutely stumbles into being the star's counsel. This interesting book is the result.This is a very well-written book with two flawed men, one of them impossibly petulant, demanding, alcoholic, generous, disturbed, petty, wounded, and irrational, at its center. The other--Bushkin--succeeds in further decimating whatever positive is left of the public's opinion of the legal profession by being the ultimate gofer, yes-man, complicit adulterer, and all-around kisser of the star's bottom and worshipper at the altar of the dollar.Bushkin's self-congratulating seems to know no bounds yet little acknowledgement is given to the advisors and experts who any fool knows guided him all the way. Bushkin's ego clearly grew right along with his bank account. As others have said, this book should be called The Name-dropping Henry Bushkin Revenge Book. I'll defend him by saying that when writing about Hollywood it is impossible to not name drop.Almost every page confirms the rumors that Carson was not someone to admire beyond his showmanship. He was the lousiest of fathers and a failure as a husband with a conscience as small as his talent was huge. Both men are extremely unlikeable but, even with all his flaws, Carson is vastly more likeable and, although rarely, pathetic.This is the ultimate payback book by someone who would probably just have ended up being a hack slaving away in a law office had fate not stepped in and inexplicably handed him a big fat golden egg. | 5.0 |
| 144 | I love this series. I own them all. tey are very engaging and i can hardly stop reading once i begin. a great buy | 5.0 |
| 145 | On February 29th at 4:23 p.m., Rafter and his brother Benny Bailey, will get super powers. In fact everyone in the Bailey family gets a super power when they are 12. No one knows why they get super powers. But they know they have to fight the super villains the Johnsons who also get super powers. But when Rafter and Benny's power arrive they are useless. Rafter can light matches on polyester, and Benny can make his belly button into an outie or innie. Worse still, Rafter's class and super villain Juanita Johnson might be a super super! How is he suppose to defeat her with his useless power! I think this book is great because there is humor, action, and a lot of thought in this book. I hope there is a sequel to this book because this book's ending is perfect for a sequel! Also because i really hope it will have one or if it already has one i can find it. Buy the way this is a review buy a 10 year old so its not perfect. | 5.0 |
| 146 | Absolutely LOVED this book. I was so excited when I popped up on the kindle store - I bought it right away!!AG Riddle has the best historical fiction through a sci if lens I have ever read. This is not a book that keeps all the most interesting and tantalizing pieces of info/alien encounters to the imagination. You will not be disappointed by all the perspectives and narratives presented in the book spanning a timeframe of tens of thousands of years.Caution: this book is highly addictive and should come with a health warning. I'm counting the days until book 3 is released!!!! | 5.0 |
| 147 | Great series. I am always hiking in Arizona and wanting to know more about the plants and animals I see. This book has helped me identify, insects, birds, and plants, making my trips so much more enjoyable.It also gives you warnings on what dangerous things to look out for and avoid,It's a smallish book that will easily fit into your pack. Great pictures. | 4.0 |
| 148 | CALICO!!! is that dude this book took u on a wild ride thru the streets of charlotte..... written with precision and lacked no excitement i loved it give it 10 thumbs up!!!! | 5.0 |
| 149 | I am biased, I admit. It's not because I know these people, and I've never been to the store nor even to Water Valley. But I did grow up in a tiny town in North Mississippi, and the life Alexe Van Beuren describes in this book is spot-on. It not only took me back to my childhood, it also left me with a smile remembering all the people from my hometown. But the recipes are also great. Some are traditional that I've had countless times in my life. Some have a nice twist, though, and this book has earned a special place on my kitchen shelf. I debated on whether to order the Kindle version or the hardcover book and opted for the book. I am glad I did, because this one's a treasure. Not only did I enjoy the recipes and the stories, but I am now looking at property in the area as possibility of making this area home when I move back to the south in the next couple of years. This is a must-have if you are Southern and grew up in a small town. | 5.0 |
| 150 | but it's in a similar style as FF13-2 and they've just been getting confusing. Or the game is really different with it's time limits so that is confusing too. I can only hope as I play the game again, which you will definitely have to do because of the time constraints, that it will start to make more sense and I'll be able to use it better. | 3.0 |
| 151 | This is one of those books that makes you want to make one of everything in the book and enables you to do just that. I am working my way thru it and making some really fun things. | 5.0 |
| 152 | This book is a watery, wandering interpretation of Joseph Campbell's, The Hero With a Thousand Faces. Unfortunately, Volger has padded his rip-off with so much mystic mumbo jumbo and new age happy crappy that it takes a heroic effort just to slog through each chapter. Volger apparently spent some time writing for Disney, and it often seems that he left his head permanently in the Magic Kingdom.Forget this book - read the original that this is derived from. If you can't make heads or tales of that, then maybe you shouldn't be using this method of storytelling anyway. After all, we can't all be George Lucas, and after the Ewok debacle, who would want to? Slice the blubber from Volger's bloated, bombastic, ballad, and what you're left with is Larry Brooks' svelt, high-octane, Story Engineering. Give that a shot. Far more bang for your buck. | 2.0 |
| 153 | Great book! Very cool and nice smelling beauty recipes for scrubbing the body clean. I always used coffee as a facial scrub, because it smells great adds a zing to my morning routine, and gentle enough on my face to exfoliate the dead skin layer off. I really love the recipes and ideas.Easy to read and make with at home products. | 5.0 |
| 154 | DNF@37%There were just way to many issues with this novel for me to continue. I was interested in the overall plot but the execution was just too painful for me to continue. The reasons I could not finish this book are as follows;-Some parts are very realistic(like making the decision to not help someone/being selfish during the apocalypse) and other parts were bafflingly convenient.(Finding surplus of supplies)-Also one major gripe...I'm not a techie or anything but how the hell do you have internet access during the apocalypse! These are some seriously hardcore internet providers.- The narrative is split between first person and emails and for some reason the emails read as if they were written by an entirely different character(I'm guessing these were written by the second author but still).The two females in this story(both 26) already act like they are fifteen but the emails seemed as though they were written by a ten year old.- There was also a weird blasé regarding major events. There was never a single moment of disbelief over any of the crazy stuff that went down.Overall while the premise has promise the writing has too many flaws for the story to flourish.Note: I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. | 1.0 |
| 155 | I have been slightly obsessed with Jeremy Robinson's books for a little over a year now. This book has been the one book I've looked forward to for nearly the whole year. The buildup was awesome, the story does NOT disappoint.The story kind of drops you in the middle, I suppose some might find that jarring or disappointing, but the final product ties up the ends and the questions raised.Freeman is an amazing character, his depth and growth are fantastic and his moral compass stays true. I love the undertones, the science, the fact that very few characters don't grow.Robots, yes, in droves.Zombies, yes, also in droves.Mad scientists, yep, they're here, too.There's love and war and action scenes you see in your head like they were a movie. I was so engrossed, I stayed up past my bedtime two nights in a row.Do yourself a favor, get this book! | 5.0 |
| 156 | As usual a fulfilling and satisfying delivery from Amundsen. Full of his usual plot variants and interesting journeys into the human condition. Always a joy to read his material, which preps the reader for the next presentation. | 4.0 |
| 157 | There are few short story collections that have impressed and moved me as much as Lori Ostlund's did. "The Bigness of the World" is a gem. Each and every story in this collection is a fully realized, stunning piece on its own, and together they create a masterful and rich mosaic. I have been recommending this book to everyone. | 5.0 |
| 158 | Follow up to first book, Neurosurgeon. Would recommend reading that book first. Provides information helpful in following this story. Hope another Danny Tilson book comes out soon. Situations in this book realistic and believable except for issue of child abuse. A call to division of family services would have been indicated. The pediatrician is required by law to report. Danny`s attorney was notified, but there was no follow up with an evaluation of the mother. | 5.0 |
| 159 | The book only write things that I already know. Nothing that any person already know and try and doesn't work | 1.0 |
| 160 | A very excellent easy read with a great deal of useful info . As an author publishing to kindle very helpful to drive traffic to my books | 5.0 |
| 161 | I love the Leo Waterman mysteries. I love Leo's sense of humor, his sense of humanity, and justice. Just the right amount of good, with a little bad thrown in. | 4.0 |
| 162 | this is novella #8 in the Butterscotch Jones series plus a novella in the Chloe Boston series. I have read all of the Butterscotch Jones books now - they really only approach a full novel if you put them all together. Unfortunately that makes the total cost a bit much. it is a fun series, sort of a lighter take off on the Dana Stabenow series featuring Kate Shugak in that the heroine lives in a very small town with a lot of odd characters, has a half wolf companion animal and becomes involved with a Mountie (rather than an Alaskan State Trooper) , you really should read the novellas in order to get the character development . I hope there is more to come as this book #8 leaves you wondering about what might happen to the characters next.I did not find the Chloe Boston book as interesting, but I might try another to see if it improves.Ms. Jackson apparently has written a number of other short novels, I may try another series as well | 4.0 |
| 163 | A new and different set of characters are featured in Kling's latest nautical mystery. This tale is a high-seas grail quest with dastardly villains and a hero that is half Indiana Jones and half Lloyd Bridges. Kling's lady captain has her hands full with both.A great adventure! A terrific read. | 4.0 |
| 164 | I use this pad every week for meal planning and grocery shopping. Makes my life so much easier to figure out what we are going to eat and when we are going to eat it. No surprises for the family about what is on the menu for the week. | 5.0 |
| 165 | I absolutely loved Will and Hanna. They were such a great couple. Both hot and each a geek in their own right. I have really enjoyed reading this series and the dual POVs make it all the better. 5 down 1 to go... | 5.0 |
| 166 | I found the story very interesting, and I liked the way the two life stories were integrated.I hate to be a nit-picker, but I found the poor grammar quite distracting. Poor grammar is appropriate when a character who uses colloquial speech is being quoted, but when the narrator uses it, it's terrible. The editor (or co-author) should know when to use "I" or "me," "she" or "her," etc. | 3.0 |
| 167 | As someone that has never really done much traveling, especially outside of the continental United States, but has always wanted to, this book was perfect! I never really put much thought into all of the different details that go into planning a trip, as I never had to, but I would hate to be one of those men that goes running off into the unknown and ends up tripping into an endless ditch of travel nightmares. Dr. Daniel Klockenbrink covers just about every facet of traveling that you could imagine, and does not skimp on the specifics of the importance of each tip and trick. Who wouldn't want to know about the neat secret of an international SIM card to avoid those massive overage charges that cell phone companies love to catch you on? Klockenbrink expertly lays out step by step how to book the most affordable vacation arrangements in an incredibly easy to understand manner. Not to mention all of the awesome web pages he cites that offer incredibly low prices, especially when bundling (like booking airfare and a hotel together)! I am so happy to have found this book, as it will make planning any future trip with my wife that much more simple (and I'll look like a frugal genius!). Highly recommend for anyone needing advice on traveling on a budget! | 5.0 |
| 168 | I loves the ending!! It was perfect! Tiffany did it again and I for one can't wait for the next series!! I know it was a love triangle. Those are hard because you're always going to piss someone off. I was team Kathleen. She got to choose between two extremely handsome men. That doesn't suck!! Highly recommend series!! | 5.0 |
| 169 | Brilliant graphic insight into the world of superheroes and pop culture in general. I plan on using the information to battle the forces of evil--statistically! | 4.0 |
| 170 | I got half way through and had to quit. There was nothing I liked about the book. Oh, I guess the title isn't bad. | 1.0 |
| 171 | Anytime I get a book from Marie Harte I am never disappointed. In the first book of this series again she does a great job and love the story line. I can't wait for the next one. | 5.0 |
| 172 | this is a good book but dealt with vampires again. i dont get into vampires. also quite explicit sex. it was interesting. the time travel was cool. | 4.0 |
| 173 | Good book. All Longview books are good easy to read and full of action and humor. Always looking forward to the next installment. | 5.0 |
| 174 | Absolutely love the book. It was amazing I'm kinda sad it had to end but I hope she writes another book continuing their love story. | 5.0 |
| 175 | As always I nearly read the entire book in one setting and I am a slow reader. Reference to God is always one of my preferences and she did it magnificently. Thank you for a great read........ | 5.0 |
| 176 | A really cute little doggie and a cute book to go along with it. My daughter received this for Christmas and loved it. | 5.0 |
| 177 | I've moved to a town very near to the one the author lives in and writes about. I've experienced the same nebbia (fog), along with many of the other challenges and joys the author describes. I very much enjoyed the honesty with which the author describes how tough the first year in Italy can be. I've written a how-to guide titled, Move to Italy! after my first six months here, because I agree, it's worth it! But lots of help, advice and information can smooth the transition enormously. | 5.0 |
| 178 | A Great read with good characters that keeps you engaged. Great tidbits of history and life in the time frame of the book. Can't wait to read the next book to see what happens to Olivia and Mourning | 4.0 |
| 179 | She is both a skilled writer, and a talented, helpful teacher. Her writing guides have been invaluable resources in crafting and outlining my own books, and I am so thankful for her. You're the best! | 5.0 |
| 180 | I haven't been this moved by a book in a long, long time. From the minute I started reading it, I had a hard time putting it down. The characters were so well drawn that I felt I knew them personally and I truly cared about what happened to them. At the end, I cried. Then, I got back on Amazon and ordered more of Jojo Moyes books. I am now a fan! | 5.0 |
| 181 | What a very enjoyable novel. I hope Kevin plans to follow up since he left the ending wide open for a sequel. I love the way he jumped from the past to present day. I had a hard time putting down the book, so much going on. What an excellent writer. Looking forward to reading more of his outstanding novels. | 5.0 |
| 182 | While many are familiar with the rescue of Danish Jews during World War II, little is known that Bulgaria was the only Axis-aligned nation not to deport a single one of its 50,000 Jewish citizens to Poland and almost certain death. Dr. Michael Bar-Zohar is a distinguished Israeli historian who describes in dramatic fashion and with painstaking documentation the heroic actions taken in March and May 1943 by King Boris, Metropolitan Stefan of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, non-Jewish parliamentarians, and members of the country's Jewish community to keep the Jews of Bulgaria out of Hitler's grasp. | 4.0 |
| 183 | The intrigue intensifies in this second book, with just enough comic relief to keep from chewing your nails. No spoiler here - it's a must read. | 5.0 |
| 184 | Every now and then you come across an author that sucks you in and takes you on a journey. That author, for me, is Jasinda Wilder. I have read every book she has written and like all of the others, Falling Under takes you on an emotional ride that you can't forget. You will laugh, cry, and scream but when is all over you will know that nobody else could have told that story like she did. | 5.0 |
| 185 | I gave this book a shot. Look, having kids is the best thing one can do, in my opinion. I just want to make sure my kids are productive members of society. I don't have the time to read about complaining about kids. I enjoy them, it's hard work but what you sign up for! | 2.0 |
| 186 | Nicely written plots and characters that you want to root for! Nothing much new in the space opera genre, but a thoroughly enjoyable read! | 5.0 |
| 187 | Great - love it | 5.0 |
| 188 | While it was not one of the best books I have come across, I still gave it five stars- after all, it was able to keep me interested until the end.These characters are amazing and they have great chemistry. Not the best book but it was okay. | 5.0 |
| 189 | A great look into the FBI and that whole world. I was riveted. Lots of twists and turns. I thought the narrator captured it fantastically. Great voice. I could listen to her all day. I did in fact! I can't wait to see what happens next to Otto and Gaspar. So glad it's a series. I hope there are a lot more!!!! | 5.0 |
| 190 | I almost didn't read this book when I saw that Alex's family is killed - I didn't want to experience their pain or the fact that Alex lost his loving family. Then I decided to read the book.It took me awhile to get into this book and normally I can read one of James Patterson's books in a day or two at the most. This bookwas more difficult to get interested in, but then suddenly it picked up.The cliffhanger was softened by the fact that it was believed the family wasn't dead after all - that I can live with. Like many of Alex's enemies Sunday is out for revenge and in the meanest way. I found it odd that anyone of Alex's family would go so willingly with a stranger, but they all did. At this point I couldn't put the book down and stayed up late to finish reading the book.OK Patterson when will the next book be out? Got to get Alex's family back to him. | 4.0 |
| 191 | I first read the Rama series when it first was published and it is still a very interesting and thought provoking book after all these years. | 5.0 |
| 192 | With the federal government going crazy, I believe it should be required reading for some of the fools we elect. I know that I had to read this in a high school civics class.The theme should be less government, not more. Our founding fathers knew this because of the relationship we had with England. Somewhere our elected officials have forgotten about this.Read what our forefathers had to say and learn. | 5.0 |
| 193 | An interesting concept. Too many details, but the plot kept me reading.I finally worked my way through to the conclusion. | 3.0 |
| 194 | A few times I felt things happened at too quick a pace and that the characters were not totally true to what I felt they should be saying or doing in given situations... but that also made it a bit unpredictable and interesting. | 5.0 |
| 195 | I love the montana stories. They are very exciting. I love how they keep you interested by going on with other people that were in the first book. I hope there are more to come. | 5.0 |
| 196 | I enjoy a romance book with the western setting. Linda did not disappoint. This book gives you happy, sad, funny and romance. I especially enjoy it when children are involved. They add the right touch to complete the book. I'm anxious to read the whole series. | 5.0 |
| 197 | Once again Swedish detective Anita Sundstrum is easy to relate to. She's smart and a woman in a man's world. She knows it and she can and does out do the boys. Excellent novel. | 5.0 |
| 198 | Good shape just what I wanted. | 5.0 |
| 199 | I hate Smashwords because their formatting guidelines are ridiculous but this guide is extremely helpful and definitely makes it easier to get your book accepted. | 5.0 |
| 200 | ** spoiler alert ** I would give it 5 stars but because the editing issues, I will give it 4 stars.****SIDE NOTE**** Since I originally read this book in April 2013 the book has gone through an edit and most if not all of the issues I discuss in my original review have been fixed. However, I will stick with my original synopsis of the the book. ****SIDE NOTE****Not all books make me feel like I need to write a lengthy review. Some reviews are just a few lines because the book was just so-so. Sometimes the book just leaves me speechless and I could never do the book or author justice by writing a review.It’s different with Rule. This is a book I had sworn I’d never read because it was SO full of editing issues. I even told people NOT to read it. Then I read a friend’s review on Goodreads, and chatted with her about it, so I decided to give it a shot. She even loaned me the book on Amazon because she wanted me to read it, but didn’t want me to spend the money if I ended up hating it. She had the re-edited version which made the decision easier for me to go ahead and try it.I was pleasantly surprised at Rule and the overall writing. For a new author who just wanted to get her story and words out, I give her a pass (for the most part) for all the editing issues. After reading a little bit of her background on Facebook and interviews on found on the internet, I understand why the book is so full of editing issues. She just never thought it would garner any attention and she was famous and didn't even know it!I was easily able to follow the story for the most part. There were a few passages that were confusing, but they worked themselves out at some point. It was almost like at times like she was just telling the story like it was a conversation (conscious train of thought).I was instantly drawn in by the characters and the family dynamics. I was intrigued by all the Archer boys, especially Rule. I knew he was going to be a hard shell to crack. I’m always drawn to broody, tattooed boys. I hurt for him and the way his parents, especially his mother, blamed him for everything. She was not a likable character at all. I have to say I guessed early on about Rule’s twin brother’s “secret”. I loved how Shaw got him to fall in love with her, even if he never was able to say it to her out loud. They were meant to be and I wish they hadn’t had to waste so many years due to mis-understandings and secrets. Not everything was left tidy at the end. You know these two still have a lot of work to do, but in general there was a semblance of a HEA. There were a lot of characters in this book to love. Shaw and Rule had some great friends who were their family when their biological families failed them. I definitely could see the set up for future books with the cast of characters we met along the way.This could be superb book with a good editor. Some people are good at the story and writing, and not with the pulling it all together and editing. I'm proud of Jay for writing Rule, and sad at the same time that it's getting so much backlash (including my own) for the lack of editing. I recently read a new release by a famous author who writes a similar genre. The book was full of editing issues. She is a best-selling established author so it's more shameful for her to have a book with issues than a new un-known author. Ya Know?Was it a cleanly edited book? No. Did it have run on sentences and missing or misspelled words? Yes. HOWEVER, she has never done this before. She was passionate about her story and felt like she had to get it out there for everyone to read. I believe Jay Crownover has learned her lesson. She has editors and publishers all lined up for the other books in the Marked Men series. And I can’t wait!p.s. I was loaned this book as mentioned before. But I will be buying it now so I can go back to re-visit anytime I want. | 4.0 |
| 201 | Short but useful read. Nothing earth shattering here, but it's like good advice - when it's told to you the *right* way - it's helpful. | 4.0 |
| 202 | Nice introduction to the strengths and weaknesses of systems thinking. I found it very applicable to nursing informatics. I would recommend it to any doctoral student in any number of fields. | 5.0 |
| 203 | I'm a big fan of Winston Churchill and this book gives some wonderful insights into him and into FDR; and personalizes their time during WWII. | 5.0 |
| 204 | It just wasn't enough for me, I wish the characters had more time to get to know each before they got into a relationship, and I wish the female character would've turned at least once. In a way her being bitten wasn't really important in the story. | 2.0 |
| 205 | If you haven't read the fist book in this series, Kitty and the Midnight Hour, then you need to start there first. This series needs to be read in order.I like having the change of Kitty outside of The United States. As all the other books in this series, the story moves well, any new characters are interesting, a good story with a great mix of old enemies, new and old friends, and plenty of trouble for Kitty, Ben, and Cormac to get into to. A tale that bites hold of the reader and never lets go. | 5.0 |
| 206 | "The Book of You: A Novel" by Claire Kendal is bone chilling suspense that is so creepy it brings a whole new meaning to the word creepy. I don't know if this book kept me up all night because it was so good I couldn't put it down or if I was too freaked out to sleep. I've never read a book with a stalker that gave me the chills the way this one did. It has continued to creep my out days after I finished it. It freaked me out so much I loved it!If you love a good case of the willies a good suspense novel can give you, shivers and all, this is the book for you! | 5.0 |
| 207 | If you like dark, quirky, and mysterious. This is a definite read. Flynn is masterful in this macabre tale, and you'll race through it to discover the ending! I actually enjoyed this better than the commercial sensation Gone Girl. Don't get me wrong, Gone Girl is also a great book, but this one's tone just felt right to me. | 5.0 |
| 208 | I had high hopes for this book, but I came away a little disappointed. It's a little too academic in nature and not all that entertaining. It focuses a lot on specific cases, so it doesn't come across as very cohesive and somewhat choppy. And the worst part is that at the end of the book, you come away feeling like you don't really know more than you did when you started (or at least that's how I felt). | 2.0 |
| 209 | Having played the game at this level, this book is RIGHT on but users of "roids" of course try to discredit it.You don't double muscle mass in 8 months without illegal help! | 5.0 |
| 210 | For anyone interested in Medieval history this is a good read. Very easy to follow and adds to an otherwise interesting era in English history. | 4.0 |
| 211 | The Guardian of Secrets and Her Deathly pact is a very compelling historical read. This debut novel is about a woman’s escape from a life of abuse and the challenges life brings her.Celia Dobbs has everything an Englishwoman in 1912 could want. She marries handsom Joseph Dobbs, a man she is deeply in love with. She is also the daughter of Peter Merrill, a wealthy man whose inheritance will enable Celia to live a comfortable life.As the characters reveal themselves, all is not as it would seem in this dark novel.This is a very long novel but it is easy to read due to the pace. There are some violent scenes, but overall I was enamored with Celia's growth and development into a strong female character. | 5.0 |
| 212 | I loved the quirky characters and the unexpected way they were pulled together and pushed apart. It was amazing to me the depth and complexity of the characters operating in an area where subterfuge is as common and breathing in and out. It is fun to live vicariously in the pages of a well crafted book. | 4.0 |
| 213 | This book was well written, I enjoyed reading every word. I didn't want to stop reading it. It was hard to picture what all those people went through. | 5.0 |
| 214 | The characters were good and the story line was good also. It was a wholesome book that made you want to read more. It was sweet and honest and spoke about life, death and love. It also tells the truth about the grace and love of God.My only flaw was that although hospice was a main part of the story, there was to much of a fairy tale going on. Everything was just too perfect. Yes there was death, but that was the only reality. I wish there was true nail biting and not just the prelude of it. In essence there was built up, but no follow through. Not enough reality for me which made the story lack true depth.In essence I will think about it, but it will not be a lasting memory. | 4.0 |
| 215 | A humour-filled look at what was a serious matter (serious health problems) and the changes that were made for the better is what this hybrid autobiography/self-help/recipe book is, albeit with a sticker price that you might need a sense of humour to stomach at first glance.For fans of the Howard Stern radio programme, author Robin Quivers will be no stranger, playing straight woman to some of Howard’s excesses. What is perhaps less known is the author’s major struggles with her diet that doomed many of her relatives to obesity, diabetes and heart disease – things were not exactly a riot for her either. One day the hammer came down, a decision was taken and the start of a plant-based diet, a vegetation was born. This is her story.The author mixes personal testimony, opinion, science and advice carefully together with the dexterity of a master chef, managing to make the story compelling, interesting and accessible even to this most-dedicated meat-eater of a reviewer. What is particularly pleasing to this professional sceptic is the conditioned use of humour. Far too many books of this genre start off with what appears to be a bit of a tirade. The reader is lectured to and hectored about their previous “wrong” lifestyle choice and told that there is only one clear way to future salvation, their way. Think of a stereotype of a rather irritating preacher in a shopping mall and you get the message. No such worries here with this author, reading it was at times heavy going but still a pleasure nonetheless.There is a lot of information. A heck of a lot, one is not even at the stage of getting ready to detox, let alone cook. Yet things do not feel verbose or padded out. One can sense the enthusiasm and excitement that the author holds to the subject, emboldened no doubt by her own successes and perceived benefits. This is not meant to sound sarcastic or be an act of ridicule. This reviewer wasn’t swayed to change his lifestyle direction but it would be fair to say that certainly by remaining open-minded a lot of information was subsumed that will, in part, lead to subtle modification in one way or another. One person’s change is another person’s modification. The approach taken by the book didn’t alienate so there was a greater impetus to read and possibly learn, even if one doesn’t agree with everything.Once you have examined and possibly undertaken the detoxification stage, there is still a lot more advice given as to changing your behaviour and hopefully following a new pathway rather than just yet another fad. There is no follow-by-numbers programme. You need to read through it for yourself, digest the information, want to change and make the changes. Maybe you won’t go the whole hog at first, or ever, or maybe you will be instantly sold on the way forward. At least with this book’s approach both ways are acceptable. There is probably no wrong answer. As you delve deeper and deeper into the book you can begin to understand why it is priced as it is. In a positive way it feels that it will never end. The recipes are detailed, contain everything you need in clear to understand blocks, there is even an estimation of the preparation and cooking times! Measures are sadly in American imperial units only though and not every dish has its own photograph. Small whinges. The book’s price is a bit of an issue unless you know you really are ready for a change and will at least try to change, otherwise it could be a bit of an expensive whim purchase. When looking at the various recipes again it could still function also as a good alternative recipe book for someone who isn’t “signed up to the programme” but as a spur-of-the-moment purchase it might just require a thought too many. Sure, you have to pay for quality but the higher the price the more discretionary the purchase can often be.Reviewing a book of this kind is always difficult, particularly if you are not going to undertake a given programme. It is easier when you are sceptical towards the whole vegetarian movement, as a dedicated meat eater, even if you can accept an alternative point of view and remain objective anyway. It would be fair to say that this is one of the better, more convincing, more encompassing alternative dietary lifestyle/vegetarian books that this reviewer has considered. It is not shouty and in your face, it certainly seems to deliver on many levels and it has a great self-effacing humour shining throughout thanks to the author displaying her “warts and all” life story. A book worthy of serious consideration, whether you want a lifestyle change, a bit of a tune-up or just fancy something different that could be good for you. | 5.0 |
| 216 | I loved these books. Set in landscape I am familiar with, the characters are true-to-life, and easy to bond with. Can't wait for book 3! | 5.0 |
| 217 | Despite (or because of??) Lundin and his illustrator's over-the-top style, this is actually a really good guide to the fundamentals of outdoor survival that I'd recommend to any outdoorsman/woman who is really interested in, well: "keeping your ass alive"! Lundin thoroughly covers the gamut of risks to letting your core temperature get too far either direction from the eponymous value, then gives very good, field-proven methods to avoid this. Don't let Lundin's hyperbolic writing and the goofy artwork put you off, there is obviously enough of real value to keep you going and, voila!, by the end you'll be glad you did. | 4.0 |
| 218 | I loved this world she created, I loved how different (and some times similar) it was from other dystopian novels. Great read, and looking forward to the others. | 5.0 |
| 219 | I am really looking forward to reading Fiona's story and seeing how she and Nick come together. I just hope Maxwell does Fiona justice.Not sure at the moment what to think of Fiona's plan to ransom Nick but the part where she gags him with his necktie and then he is said to shake the bed with his effort to break free from the ropes she tied him to the bed with was hilarious.The main storyline of Nick looking for his missing signet ring and the question of who is trying to kill him wasn't that interesting. The relationship between Fiona and Nick kept me somewhat interested but was nothing special.The ending of the book was just weird. It was very anti-climatic with the discovery of his mother being the one trying to kill him off and the given explanation that she just wasn't "right" in the head. What?!? Plus I still don't get Andres and the Oracles role in the story. It seems like Maxwell just threw together a bunch of random components.This was another boring book by Cathy Maxwell. I couldn't really find anything to write about it, good or bad. I am mad at myself for wasting valuable life on the time it took to read this book. | 3.0 |
| 220 | What's better than one Insp Brant,but three.The first Brant stories,introduces the gang,Porter Nash toward the end of McDead.Introduces Brant/Fiona Roberts involvement,Celtic justice dished out by Brant.Can't wait for new stories. | 5.0 |
| 221 | In Ingenious: A True Story of Invention, Automotive Daring, and the Race to Revive America Jason Faone follows 4 teams as they attempt to build a commercially viable, highly fuel-efficient car in pursuit of their share of a $10 million prize, and maybe something more. The contest, sponsored by the x-prize foundation was an attempt to extend the success of the x-prize in stimulation commercial space travel. An ingenious endeavor in itself, the foundation sought to tackle one of the most pressing problems faced by America and the world, once again dangling a large prize in hopes of luring talented, the driven (no pun intended), imaginative people all over the world to focus on doing what Detroit has not been able to do, produce a car which ca travel 100 miles on a gallon of gas The rules were very dimple. It had to meet the duel-efficiency criterion, be safe, capable of being commercially produced.They cast a wide net, even attempting to lure the big 3. Thousands began the race, and hundreds survived, many continuing to work on their concept or fine tune their vehicles. There were students, engineers, mechanics, inventors, bohemians. Each brought a different set of skills, knowledge and passion to the mix. Their stories are entertaining and educational. The author write with passion for the subject and a most engaging style. He seemed to enjoy the people he met as much as the project in front of them.There are point where the book reminded me ofThe Great RaceorThose Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machinesdue to the assortment of characters, the competition, the wild ideas....some of which turned out to be not so crazy after all.he folks who put together the prize, the competition showed at least as much ingenuity as their contestants and have spurred some important research and as significantly, stirred the spirit of invention, got people engaged and focused on solving a significant problem. They set the bar high, and it has not yet been fully accomplished but much information and data has accrued, and maybe it even prodded the big 3 into moving a bit faster.The book is a light and engaging read which provides as little automotive history and a glimpse of the spirit of invention ... in garages, parking lots and other under-used and contrived spaces across America and around the world. | 5.0 |
| 222 | I work with special needs kids. Social issues are something I deal with on a daily basis. When I was contacted to review this book I was really excited.After downloading the book on my Kindle app, I sat down with one of my kids and started to read. The format was okay. On the upper middle of the page was a square illustration. It was small but did it's job. The illustrator was very creative and the kids loved looking at the illustration. As I began to read and then turn the page, there was nothing but text. This was a little disturbing. Basically the app ran out of space and had to finish the text on the following page. I would suggest that the book be re-formatted or more of the adorable illustrations be added.As for the story line, it was okay. It is about a boy named Terry. Terry wants to find friends to share his treehouse with. Terry sets out but one after another they are all way to busy doing chores or activities. Finally sad as can be, Terry heads home. On his way home, he sees his fellow kitty stuck in a tree. Only after he climbs the tree and rescues the kitty, does everyone play with him.The lesson really bothered me. What I got from it, was that if you do something for your friends, they will want you otherwise you are a loner. I think friendship should be two ways. For example Terry should have offered to collect the eggs to help speed up the chores before heading back to the tree house together.This book is not a total loss. As I read it to my kids, I actually ask them what should have been done. This is an okay book and the price is right. If you are looking for a cute book I would say go for it but if you are looking for a book to each a lesson on friendship then this is not right for you. | 3.0 |
| 223 | Too long, too much introspection. A beat to death subject. Thriller ? Philosopher? The writer can't decide. Won't be looking for his next one. | 2.0 |
| 224 | I loved this book. The storyline was awesome and kept me wondering what was going to happen. Can not wait for more from this author. | 5.0 |
| 225 | Find this review and many more at [...]This is one of those books that’s really going to be hit or miss in some spots with people, myself included. I always shoot for a spoiler free review so my apologies if it’s too vague.“Well that started with a bang.” That was my first thought after I finished the prologue. Probably not the most PC of puns, but that’s where my weird brain went. But what that really means is that it starts off really strong, short, to the point, and didn’t drag out a bad situation.Almost all of the rest of the story I enjoyed, it was well written, with what I thought was a good balance of funny, sad, sexy, and dramatic. Although, wow that escalated quickly! (You’ll know what I mean when you get there) And I Iiked that Clementine was a pretty moderate character, not too wishy-washy and not too domineering, a little insecure but not ridiculously so like some characters can be. Sure she’s stubborn, but that’s kind of the point of the story! See it’s in the title! The other characters were pretty enjoyable too. Well not those two, but Colin, Christian, and Paige. I would love to have had some more time with Clementine’s Mom and Colin, I have a feeling they would be a hoot together. And I hope Christian and Paige get their own story, it seems like there’s a lot to be told with them.The ending though, not that I didn’t like it, but it felt somehow unfinished to me. It seems like there’s some loose story threads dangling around that haven’t been tied up enough to really have a finish? It’s tough to describe but there it is.(I just noticed that there is another novel “Only In Dreams” which is Paige’s story! Now if only my hopes for winning lottery numbers worked so quickly) | 4.0 |
| 226 | I have never read this author before. I couldn't figure out the plot at first so that was confusing. Then it sort of drug at times, I wanted it to pick up the pace. She did keep me guessing. I figured once I found out the murderer that was it but the book kept going. I couldn't understand why. That was a nice plot twist. | 3.0 |
| 227 | I found this book to be very interesting. Started and didn't want to put it down. Enjoyed it very much. Good ending. | 5.0 |
| 228 | From the reviews I've read I suspect that this book has a number of graphs and charts. The last book I read on my Kindle also had charts and they were unreadable because they were too small and could not be adapted. So before I take the plunge can anyone who has ordered the kindle version please let me know if this title is difficult to read on an e-reader. Thanks. | 3.0 |
| 229 | Oh my. I laughed and I cried, and I'm pretty sure I've never encountered a more honest and heartbreaking tale. These teens have not died; fiction has brought them to life, and they are real. An incredibly powerful story of hope and love and loss, and gain. Because it's all about what they gained, in the end - each other. | 5.0 |
| 230 | I enjoyed Ford in the previous book, so I decided to give this short story a try and I was not disappointed. This read gives a little insight into Ford and his life when he's not around Rook, Ronin, and Spence.I really like Ford and his nonchalant attitude. But I learn he's really a neat guy with a lot of hang ups. It's going to be interesting to see how everything pans out for him. So on to the next book "Taut". | 4.0 |
| 231 | great for short reading when you love to read and have little time to but all together great stories too | 4.0 |
| 232 | This short story stands tall and strikes deep into the heart. For anyone who doesn’t know much about adoption or what it’s like to be adopted, it gives quite a learning experience as to the internal turmoil felt by those who cannot help but yearn to solve the mystery of who they are and where they came from. The author writes beautifully to show this—she made me feel her hope and excitement and the pain of disappointments, perfectly juxtaposed with her odd job of taking care of research lab mice. Those who are squeamish about mice or who insist on tidy, happy endings may not like this story. Those who appreciate the particular skill required of writing short will love this stunning little gem. It took my breath away and gave me an opportunity to learn more about the perspective of adoptees. | 5.0 |
| 233 | great reading from start to finish. I can't wait for the next one in this series to come out. A must read. | 5.0 |
| 234 | Having read THE SISTER SEASON, last year and enjoyed it; was excited to read THE ACCIDENTAL BOOK CLUB by Jennifer Scott. The stunning front cover draws you into a group of women and their book club (what is not to like about a book club).As with most clubs, in addition to discussing books there is also an ample amount of food, wine, and of course, a wide variety of personalities, discussions, new friendships, support, and a means to escape into the lives of characters of books.An engaging novel of a group of diverse women of different generations, learning to cope and help one another find their way. A story of second chances and how some people can change the course of your life.Jean, a widow going through a tough time, mourning her husband and now she has a group of six women who meet the second Tues of every month for dinner, wine, and lots of laughs, and of course books.Of course it was a book club; and they were there for the books, not the food; however Jean realizes the ladies (herself included) look for more than a rekindling love of reading--they need a welcome distraction from their lonely or boring lives, not to mention the food! With more talk about the brown sugar icing on Mitzi's bananas Foster bars than about plot development or symbolism.It was never just quiche or capers or balsamic drizzle. It could be one of Dorothy's sons in jail, a divorce, an ex's new girlfriend, Mitzi's political rants, Loretta's off-color jokes, poor Janet's nervous and skittish personality while she desperately tried to join the conversation, or May's dating woes. Jean is just glad once a month for two hours she does not have to think about Wayne and how much she misses him.Loretta wants to escape into erotica, with a lack of intimacy in her own marriage. Dorothy always worries about her troubled sons, causing her stress. Janet is rather shy and overweight, and being abused by her boss. May is younger and quite the entertainer with her dating stories. Mitzi always has drama and comments on every book. Loretta enjoys trashy romances.As Jean’s family begins to unravel when Bailey (her troubled teen granddaughter), comes to live with her – she definitely turns to her book club for comfort and support. (Bailey’s mom is an alcoholic and an absentee father). Jean is still grieving for her husband, and then finds she now has to deal with her rebellious granddaughter.Full of fun characters – each with their own life’s challenges. While each of them experience growth during the book, they have new friends to help support them along the way! | 4.0 |
| 235 | The writer hooks you right away, you feel compelled to see what will happen next, very enjoyable read, highly recommend. | 4.0 |
| 236 | Only minus 1 star because i've already read 3 of the stories featured in this compilation book. However, the other short stories found inside were awesome! Great ideas! Particularly like the one with Thomas Edison. Awesome stuff. Would love to see all of these short stories turned into novels. You've got a firm supporter out of me, Chris. Keep the stories comin' dude!! | 4.0 |
| 237 | Jennifer Estep has written another great book in the series. Love following Gwen as she develops her skills and learns more of who she is. | 5.0 |
| 238 | Although I've been at this Internet Marketing gig for a more than a year now, I found Mr. Goodman's succinct and well documented book to contain a number of useful gems that I immediately applied to my current campaigns. Goodman has the background & experience to truly be branded as an expert, and he does not disappoint with up-to-date tips that can help turn any marketer's efforts (I'd say beginner to intermediate level) into potential gold. Plenty of links to follow for further information and I checked them all - 100% quality content. Goodman is apparently just getting started & his upcoming books should be additional proof that he is a leader in his field. Facebook, in particular, gets analyzed from an insider perspective and the author's advice appears to be on target with the short-term results I've already received. A deceptively easy read but worth its price tag. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series! | 5.0 |
| 239 | for everyone. the believers and the nonbelievers. It may not change your life but it could make a difference in your every day thoughts. | 5.0 |
| 240 | I have the original book and decided to get 2 more for my grandkids. It is a fun read as well, however, we in America do not always use the many utensils for our eating. One of the best etiquette books…simple and fun. | 5.0 |
| 241 | I totally enjoyed the story premise and the details of life in WWII Britain. I was a little disappointed in the ending but still feel on the overall it was a satisfying read. Like a previous reviewer said, it's worth curling up with a cup of cocoa (tea would be more appropriate though) and losing yourself in a historical story of the greatest generation. | 4.0 |
| 242 | While Wagner's previous book, "Pieces of my heart" was readable and interesting enough, "You must remember this" is merely trite and tedious... as insubstantial as a breath of stale air. Though it's a slim volume, I couldn't make it all way through. Forget it!! | 1.0 |
| 243 | Damn this book had me from beginning to end since the first book.I couldn't put this down at all.Its really cray how things turned out for everyone.I hope that Miyah and Michael work things out. | 5.0 |
| 244 | If you love Harry Bosch, he's in fine form. Despite being written from the perspective of a different character (McCaleb) you won't be disappointed. I loved how Connelly merged these two (GREAT) characters. | 5.0 |
| 245 | Krakauer takes us to the top with him...you will always think of this mountain differently after you read this book... | 5.0 |
| 246 | The author grabbed my attention with the first line. These are no sappy love stories. The characters are real and fascinating. My only wish is that Ms. Bloom would have made a novel out of some of them. | 5.0 |
| 247 | The bad people are VERY bad. The sex scenes, very predictable. Nice, in general, for two short stories. I would like to read a complete novel by Ms Brighton. | 3.0 |
| 248 | Lucas and Si what a rocky road and Sam what a missed up birch. Would really love for another book, you are awesome....thank you Emily Snow | 5.0 |
| 249 | Maybe okay for some people, but just not my type of story. Breathless is the first book in a series that is sure to be popular with erotica fans. | 3.0 |
| 250 | Very atmospheric--Brit class rivalries and all the Oxfordian heyday hoopla along with Debutante balls and country weekends--all recalled in this narrative of 'revisiting the old gang'. The revisits to 5 individual women in the clique has a purpose of discovering who might have had a child by the narrator's once friend-turned-enemy-with great-wrath whose dying wish is to know if he has an heir. Hence, the story moves sequentially, though the narrator's own past and present involvements with the each of the women mitigate any sense of plodding serially through five lives. A bit of mystery--both in discovering the 'heir' and in the lives lived since the old days make for an absorbing read. | 5.0 |
| 251 | Its a good book, quite interesting, but it should had been written half shorter. If you are a speed reader, the book can keep you interested, if not - then it might be rather boring. | 3.0 |
| 252 | If you can, read the first 4-5 pages, you will immediately if you want to read more or not. As for me, I've rated The Witness two stars because I had trouble relating to the main character (girl, 16, she is a genious - no problem with that - but she can do anything, dancing like shakira, finding out what the FBI needed years of hard work to know by just googling; she is also very beautiful, she has great insight, she is completely good - no grey shade, she'll go straight to heaven) and clichéd (girl raised by a strict mother rebels). The story is no too complex either so... Two stars. | 2.0 |
| 253 | Mr. Howard, please write more Cabal. I miss him so very much, even though Katya is charming, too, in a clearly movie-dealing sort of way. Thanks, in the interim, for reselling this first short story, which showcases his best and worst. | 5.0 |
| 254 | I loved the first book & was glad I had this already downloaded. Compelling stories that kept me reading when I should have been working. | 5.0 |
| 255 | First let me say it one more time WOW!!! This is one great read. It's short but it's packed full of WOW!!!I can't believe I have never seen this book promoted. SE REIGN ..... Where have you been? This is one hot read.I can't wait for the next book. By the way I already bought it too ....... Tainted !!!!! Just keep it coming and I will pimp them like crazy. This is going to be an Awesome Series. Because it's started with a Bang !!!!! | 5.0 |
| 256 | The stories in these series, although short, are so fun to read. They all combine action and romance together in a good way. I admit, each was pretty short and there sre some parts that to me were cheesy but all in all, the stories were entertaining...I love the fact that the women in the stories are strong and not always te helpless ones. | 3.0 |
| 257 | The book did manage to keep my attention to the finish, but was easy to put down as well. I don't feel it was a "true" cozy but close enough. The characters were somewhat weak, not the type I would feel attached to. I also don't care for sex in cozies and this one has a couple of brief scenes that I skipped over.d more of t his authority`s work. | 3.0 |
| 258 | Not a bad book. Interesting story line and characters. A relatively quick read that entertains with a little surprise of finding the identity of the Dom. | 3.0 |
| 259 | Put together a Greek fisherman/half assed detective named Socrates with some questionable characters and the recipe is funny and entertaining. | 4.0 |
| 260 | Great combination of topics and characters. Looking forward to pursuing many of these series. Entertaining and enjoyable with the spectrum of paranormal fun. | 5.0 |
| 261 | Though I didn't really know what to expect, I thoroughly enjoyed reading Soy Sauce for Beginners and would read another book by this author. | 4.0 |
| 262 | Seriously, by far my favorite author out there. All his books are great reads so funny and entertaining no matter the genre or main characters. Cannot wait for any of his future books. If I could pre order them all right now I would. Thanks for the continuing entertainment. | 5.0 |
| 263 | I love all Ellens books! I am subscribed to her newsletter and would drop anything to read one of her books! I loved this book and you will to. Read all of her books! | 5.0 |
| 264 | I am not sure that I will read anything bye this author. Plot very slow to begin also poor character development did not care for lead character at all. | 1.0 |
| 265 | Beautifully written. Great characters, story and setting. Madrona Island sounds like a wonderful place to visit. Plus if you are a foodie, this book is for you- it contains some delicious recipes. | 5.0 |
| 266 | 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Review!I loved ❤️it! I just wish all three where already out! I can't wait to find out what happens! I couldn't put the book down finished it today! And now I'm lost don't know what to read after such a great book! | 5.0 |
| 267 | story of discovery and friendship. I am going to look forward to more by this author. Maybe I will discover something new. | 3.0 |
| 268 | I love this series. I really do like the story. The only reason I have it 3 stars and not higher is because I really enjoy the action, angst, and tummy turning anxiety the books in this series have. I know a lot of readers, me included, think that there are too many 5 star reviews and 5 stars should be reserved. I have several 5 star ratings in this series. This just didn't give me that same adrenaline rush I love, but it was still a very good book for me. I'm sure others prefer this pace. But I'm definitely ready to go back and read my favorite large series again. I still think these books would make for great television or a great movie series franchise. I even have scripts in my head of side stories to the books. Love Maya. | 3.0 |
| 269 | I have to admit that this book made me a little nervous as I analyzed my behavior patterns and compared them to the characteristics and behavior Ruby Reiter listed as typical of an adult with ADHD. As I continued to read, I began to feel better about myself and embrace the possibility that I may be characterized as having the disorder. What the author has done is send a message to all ADHD adults, diagnosed or undiagnosed, that they can live a normal life with this mental disorder. She explains several ways that someone can use their ADHD as an advantage to accomplish certain tasks and offers numerous strategies that can help ADHD adults to function in their relationships and in the workplace. Meditation was mentioned as a very necessary step in the process of becoming aware of the events in your life that do not result in success. If you suspect that you or someone you love has ADHD, you should purchase this book to get a clear, systematic process that can be used to combat the challenges that you or that loved one is facing living with ADHD. Excellent book! | 5.0 |
| 270 | I really liked the story line to this book but it was way too short. I can't find part 2 for this book. | 3.0 |
| 271 | It was an okay read but didn't keep me all that engrossed. nonetheless I will order more of hers in the future | 3.0 |
| 272 | Insight to small Town affairs and the characters that roam around. Lots of fun to read and quick to be enjoyed | 4.0 |
| 273 | Chase was a great red. I enjoyed the characters. Very well written. Can't wait to read more from Cassia Leo. | 4.0 |
| 274 | I thought when I read Hopeless, Finding Cinderella, Slammed, or any of Coleen Hoover's books that they couldn't get any better, but she surprises me every time and does not disappoint. Maybe Someday would not let me put it down until I finished it. Read it in a day and half.Ridge and Sydney gripped my heart. I laughed out loud, and cried with them and for them. I listened to the music and cruised with them toward their HEA. Now you know it was not an easy one. That wouldn't be a love story if it was easy. And this is definitely a love story. | 5.0 |
| 275 | “Going Twice” by Sharon SalaDeath and destruction are everywhere. Tornados and storms hit with a vengeance and many lose their lives. But there are those who survive only to be pulled from the wreckage and killed by a madman. Hershel, the Stormchaser, is out to make everyone pay for the death of his wife Louise. Help didn’t come quick enough when the horrible storms hit and they were stuck on the roof of their ravaged home. Louise died. Hershel blames the government and everyone who didn’t come to their aid.It’s not Hershel’s nor the FBI team’s first go-round. Tate, Wade, and Cameron butt heads with Hershel a year prior when he first began his lonely road of retribution. The FBI team wasn’t able to catch him then and now Hershel is back again, just as the storms are.Only this time FBI Agent Jo Luckett is added to the team. Jo is Wade’s ex-wife and it makes for some uncomfortable situations. They lost their unborn baby years ago and guilt, anger, hurt, and betrayal tore them apart. Do they still love each other and will it be enough to mend old wounds?Hershel is angry about Jo’s presence. It screws up his team. She wasn’t part of the hunt last year and now that she is, Hershel is thrown for a loop. He must get rid of her. Will Jo and Wade finally settle their long and hurtful animosity or will Hershel kill Jo before she and Wade can make amends?These are a few questions I had while zooming through this book. There are tense situations throughout, as well as astonishment as I read Hershel’s dialogue with his dead wife. He’s part crazy and part intelligent. The mixture of the two makes for one hell of a thriller.If Sala was going for a terrorizing, thrilling, hard to put down, intense novel, she hit the nail on the head. I cannot wait for the next installment in this series.Reviewed by Starr Gardinier Reina, author of “The Other Side: Melinda’s Story” | 3.0 |
| 276 | Mr. T breaks down the impact of gender on social dynamics in this powerful and eye-opening book that is more of a textbook to refer to every now and then than a handbook to use on a daily basis.Will reading this book make you a dark triad person/aloof bad boy/mPUA who can make women wet their panties with his devilish smirk? No. But, will you be able to see the the various charades women play with men for what they truly are? Yes.Ignore the angry reviewers who are debasing Rollo's awesome book by using shaming tactics that are as stupid as they are ineffective. | 5.0 |
| 277 | Tessa Bailey has a way with writing an alpha male who has cut himself off from the rest of the world. She succeeded again with Reed. Reed finds himself drawn to Julie and cannot explain how she is getting under his skin. As usual, he makes many mistakes in trying to forge a relationship. Julie is an over-achiever who tries to make everyone happy, even to her own detriment. She finds herself falling for Reed but keeps getting reminded that he is not a relationship type of guy. Overall a good read and a decent plot. Their story had enough back story of their lives to give you the proper insight into why they are the way they are. Good ending and if you have liked Tessa's other books, you will like this one. | 4.0 |
| 278 | WHEW...Finally got this book finished and I have to say I enjoyed the ride!Ty was wrongly convicted of murder and sent to prison for 5 years. After serving his time he counts on a piece of crap pimp to send someone to pick him up. Ty wants vengeance and he intends to get it but Lady Luck has other ideas when she drops Alexa "Lexie" Berry in Ty's life. Alexa has never been lucky. Not from the day she was born not until she's sent on an errand by a man she badly wants to disconnect herself from. Duane "shift" Martinez doesn't give Alexa all the information before she drives across 3 states to pick up an ex con. He instructions were to pick him up and take him wherever he wanted to go. Ty has other ideas and offers her a way to get out from under Shift.This book has it all. Suspense, alpha male, sassy female, danger and love. I give it 5 gold stars! It was written really well and had all the things I look for in a book. I fell in love with Ty and Lexie and all of the supporting characters KA tends to drop in our laps during each book.Jenn :) | 5.0 |
| 279 | I'm actually involved in a local Gentle Barn volunteer program so this book was near and dear to my heart. I loved reading about both the animals and the individuals who help them. Recommended to all animal lovers and anyone who needs a bit of a pickup. | 5.0 |
| 280 | There are several plot threads that eventually come together to produce a satisfying conclusion, but the book is a bit slow-moving. I would recommend it for a rainy afternoon before a fire. | 3.0 |
| 281 | Everyone needs to read this book and feel every feel it has to offer!Your heart and mind will be all over the place.And you will never forget this book. EVER! | 5.0 |
| 282 | I really hope that jazzie is over dex and that is exactly what rita get from being a fake friend riding around playing second well she get what she deserve and I hope her and Maine stay together and I knew that tori would hook up !! WHERE IS PART 2 I need it like YESTERDAY !!! | 5.0 |
| 283 | This book has all the emotions. It is sweet, funny, sexy - very sexy, a little sad, raw to the bone hurtful, then uplifting and hopeful.I have read all of Rosalind James books and so far this was the most emotional for me. Rae's story in "Nothing Personal" was hard to read. But Joe's story tore my heart up. I wanted to give him a BIG hug. I wanted to cook for him. I wanted to tuck him in. I wanted to take him home with me. I wanted to make him safe. Then I fell in love with him. I admired the man he was. A good man with a good heart. Doing the right thing no matter how hard it was.One of the hard things was waiting for Alyssa Kincaid to grow up. I think he fell in love with her when he first saw her when she was fifteen. He watched her grow up, seeing her once a year, hearing about her from Alec, waiting and watching. Until finally, they come together. Oh my, that was a good scene. I loved when he told her "If we do this, you are mine". He hadn't even kissed her! I was holding my breath. What would she say? Of course her answer was perfect.All the steamy scenes in this book are excellent. I love the way this author writes love scenes - so real. Not "50 Shades" real but really testing the limits. I love how honest Joe and Alyssa are about what they each want.Another thing she does is let us catch up with the characters from the first two books. I love seeing what is going on with Gabe and Mira and Alec and Rae. This is a great family. I would love to see more of them. Surely they have a cousin for Joe's sister, hint. Dave Kincaid is going to live in my memory for a while.Read this book! It will stand alone, but why when the first two are such good stories. You won't be sorry unless you run out of Kleenex.Like all Rosalind James books, this book is well researched and edited.The Epilogue in this book is one of my favorites. It just came too soon. I didn't want this book nor this series to end. | 5.0 |
| 284 | Mark of Distinction is book two in Jessica Dotta's Price of Privilege Trilogy. Before I say anything else, you need to know that these are not stand alone novels. You must read book one (Born of Persuasion) in order to follow the plot continued in book two. Believe me, you will want to read both, as this is a thrilling series!Mark of Distinction continues the story of Julia Elliston, a woman who becomes known as the Emerald Heiress. She is a woman who seems to have no control over her own life, being manipulated at every turn by many who do not have her best interest in mind.The story itself is narrated by Julia as she nears the end of her life and looks back to her youth. She wants her story to be told...and what a story!There is mystery, intrigue, and suspense throughout. Many of the characters in the first book return, in addition to new characters, most of whom can't be trusted. Some are just plain evil!Lord Pierson is protecting Julia from the evil Mr. Macy...or is he? He has plans of his own for Julia and those plans are to use her to his own advantage. He is a cold, calculating man.Julia is still in love with Edward Auburn, a man of faith who is one of the only truly good influences in Julia's life. She will never forget him, but is kept from him as she becomes more deeply entangled in the schemes of others around her. Another character, Lord Dalry, seems to treat Julia with kindness, but nothing is as it seems in this book!This novel is so good I could not stop reading! Each page drew me deeper into Julia's life. Jessica Dotta has such talent, and tells a tale much like classics by the Bronte sisters. I highly recommend Mark of Distinction.The final book in this trilogy is scheduled for release next year. I truly do not know how I can wait that long to find out what happens to Julia! Based on my enjoyment of the series thus far, I know it will be worth waiting for!I received a copy of this book from the publisher, courtesy of The Book Club Network (bookfun.org) in exchange for my honest review. | 5.0 |
| 285 | I've come to count on Ms. Shea's books to provide me a lighthearted, but still totally engaging fantasy tale/romance. This is another solid delivery, with a totally unique and well-built world, and lead characters you can immediately get behind. Write quickly Ms. Shea, as I'm about through your backlog! | 5.0 |
| 286 | The Double is definitely not one of Pelecanos's best efforts. The story is threadbare and makes little sense as it goes from minor burglary to intense shoot outs and killings for no real reason. The sub plots are meaningless and the dialogue is mostly laughable. Pelecanos really struggles with writing in the present day.. he is much better with the 70's and 80's where he can show his knowledge of music and cars from those eras. As a DC native I do enjoy the DC setting, but even that gets old and seems mostly to be filler in this book. Look for very early Pelecanos books to read something really exciting. | 2.0 |
| 287 | Lucinda Riley has become one of my favorite authors. I loved The Midnight Rose as much as her other novels, and I cannot wait for the next one. | 5.0 |
| 288 | This book is different than most, its a little odd. It is a great read and enjoyable. This book is going to put you through a hoop or two. | 5.0 |
| 289 | This book starts off with a difficult subject matter and I couldn't put the book down. Sara Fawkes covers many difficult subject matters in this story too many for one person to have to deal with. I fell in love with Lacey and Emmett almost from the first. I wanted Emmett to take care of Lacey and he did so wonderfully. But both characters are flawed and broken and they struggle to believe in the goodness of each other. I wish their story could have been smoother but the book was very well written. A very good read. | 4.0 |
| 290 | Norah is the tale of the coming of age of a young Irish woman after she immigrated to America with her parents to escape the famine. They landed in New York and anyone with a basic knowledge of history knows that this country did not welcome all of its immigrants with open arms. The Irish were particularly reviled at the period in which this book takes place and Norah is doing all she can to erase her roots from her being. She is working hard to make money, to make something of herself so she can move out of the Five Points neighborhood that so defines her.Norah is very headstrong, very controlling and sure she knows it all. As with most young people she does not think that anyone knows better than she and she is not very willing to accept direction or criticism and this has her finding herself over and over and over again in situations that could have been avoided. This drove me a bit batty as a reader because you would have thought that she might have started learning after a bit. She ultimately did but it took her a long, long time.The beauty of this book lies in the history; it's well researched and deftly presented - the good, the bad and the downright ugly. It was not a pretty time in history and it was not a pretty neighborhood in New York. Ms. Neale does not spare her readers and this is very important in the delivery of the immigrant experience. I found myself far more interested in what happened around Norah rather than what happened to Norah. I did enjoy reading the book as much as the main character was not a favorite.3.5 | 3.0 |
| 291 | I love to read and sometimes it is a struggle to find a book that grips me. A sign of a good book is when you ignore everything around you including the time clock at work. This is one of those series. I was enthralled with book 1, Anomaly and Luminary did not let me down.Krista McGee has a way of making her characters come alive and that is a sign of a great author. I am anxiously awaiting book 3, Revolutionary. I am just hoping book 3 is not the end of the series….. | 5.0 |
| 292 | I was skeptical about this book. It is not my normal read, but I can say that I am looking forward to the next book!! | 5.0 |
| 293 | It is not until the very end of part one of this gruesome short story, written by the master of the macabre, that the reader finds himself looking behind his shoulder, and feeling the need to lock the doors and make sure the windows are shut before they settle down for the night. This is the effect Mr King has on your consciousness when he is in top form. And he is certainly back to his best in Mile 81.To be honest, the story starts off slowly. A group of school aged boys head off to explore the local town boundaries as well as some metaphorical ones, leaving the younger brother of one exposed to the ills of isolation. Following his heart instead of his head, said boy finds himself breaking into a closed down restaurant, drinking some left over alcohol and falling asleep. The chills for the reader arrive when Mr King decides to play on your emotions as well as bring in some delightfully effective tools used in manipulating your brain cells.Parts two and three of the story are less chilling but we witness the first visitation of hard core horror. We witness Mr King enjoying himself by killing off two (somewhat short lived) cast members in very gruesome and original ways and it is here that the reader begins to wonder how the story will end.This is a great purchase. Like I have already mentioned, it is gruesome, chilling and only a little violent. Everything is handled in a very sophisticated and intelligent manner. Mr King has been known for decades as the master of the horror novel, and Mile 81 is a fine example at what he can do with the novella, as well.Four stars from me, and of course highly recommended.BFN Greggorio! | 4.0 |
| 294 | I loved Joshua Ferris' last book The Unnamed. I thought it was totally quirky, laugh out loud funny, and a great read. So I anticipated with bated breath his latest book "To Rise Again at a Decent Hour." I have to say that even after reading the book and re-reading parts of it again, I am still not totally sure what the title has to do with the book itself. But no matter--the book was very good and a very worthwhile read--if not a bit quirky in usual Ferris fashion.The book is about a man named Paul O'Rourke, a self-proclaimed atheist who is an extremely successful dentist and a huge Red Sox fan. He has a successful practice in New York City with a staff that is devoted to him if not somewhat incredulous around his beliefs and how he treats them including his secretary and office manager who was his one time girlfriend who he is still enamored with. One day, Paul operates on an odd patient who makes several proclamations before leaving the office. Almost immediately. Paul's entire life is hacked and he is impersonated online in almost every forum possible including Facebook and Twitter. What starts as an innocuous web site turns into "Paul" making religious proclamations--many of them severely anti-Semitic in nature. Paul doesn't know what to do or how to turn off this impersonation that seems to be ruining and certainly altering his life. And it gets worse and worse by the day. He finally is introduced to the group that he believes is the cause of his problems--the Ulms- a fringe religion started by a covert to Judaism.In typical fashion, Ferris keeps the book moving along with tons of opportunity to laugh--and even cry a bit. You end the book wanting Ferris to religiously write books every year so you have something great to look forward to. A very good book that I highly recommend. | 4.0 |
| 295 | This is a book whose cover might be a bit misleading with pictures of stewardesses and the tail of a Pan Am plane, a control tower and passengers such as Frank Sinatra walking down the stairs. There is a lot of information on the beginning of the passenger jet age, in particular the rise and fall of Pan Am, but the greater bulk of the writing is about the people who belonged to the Jet Set, not even necessarily while riding in those planes. Much of the information tells who was sleeping with who, who was divorcing whom. Sex remains the number one subject.The author claims pilots imitated John Wayne, quite frankly it seems many developed the aw shucks drawl of Chuck Yeager. One also wonders at the factual accuracy when we are informed Truman lived at the Mayflower Hotel during the White House renovations. He did stay there for 90 days but then moved into the Blair House for 4 years which is never mentioned. Also in one section the movie The Swan which starred Grace Kelly is cited as being released on the same day as her wedding in 1955, then 30 pages later we read that to Catch a Thief was released for her wedding in 1956.There are just too many times that it just seems as if information is stuck in to demonstrate as many facts as possible can be shoved into the pages. For example the roots of the Jet Set are given as the address where the Empire State building now stands, then King Kong is mentioned and the B-25 bomber that crashed into it, then the subject quickly changes to the Astor ballroom and it is compared to the fallout shelters of the 50's.The multitude of names and marriages and divorces becomes convoluted at times, one feels they need a score card. One also should have a scorecard to keep up with the name Igor Cassini. We cannot escape the author's fascination with this brother of Oleg the fashion designer. It almost seems as if the book is about Igor. He is mentioned in page after page...if he would have kept his column the writing would have been better, the scandals surrounding him helped to bring down the Jet Set, he did this, he lived there, on and on page after page. Of course that is possible with the time skips. We read about the Beatles and swinging London then 60 pages later we jump back to stories of Kennedy's assassination.Those of us that used to love flying whether it was on Pan Am or the charter flights will find some remembrances in here but the vast majority is a gossip column. | 3.0 |
| 296 | This novel ties up the loose ends for the Dr Luca sons nicely. Great job! Worth the wait, looking forward to the next book. | 4.0 |
| 297 | Mike Smith knows what he's talking about, having both lived through this event (granted, from a distance) and done excellent research to back up his assertion that the emergency siren system failed the people of Joplin, Missouri, when they were most needed during 2011's F5 tornado. A great account of a fascinating weather event and sound analysis from a meteorlogist who understands intimately the real costs of such a failure. | 5.0 |
| 298 | Such profound insights into the meaning of our existence, how were all connected and how to live our lives from love and not fear. Confirmed a lot of what I already believed which was great. Highly recommend it!! | 5.0 |
| 299 | Was chosen as a gift for a special person who might benefit from it. After thumbing through it, found it to be more than expected and was delighted. | 4.0 |
| 300 | Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest reviewI unfortunately didn't read book 1 (Learning to Live) so at first I was a little lost but I caught on pretty quickly. I really liked the book but I really wish I had read book 1 first. I liked that the story was in Mason and Jazz's POV. I actually find that I really like story's that are in a characters POV's. The book started off with us learning that Jazz is pregnant and even though she ends up having health issues she is going to push through it. I really fell in love with Jazz' character. You can just see that Mason is in love with Jazz and will do anything to stay in her life. Mason is like a knight in shinning armor. Both Mason and Jazz have to deal with growing up and becoming different people but they end up depending on each other and their relationship just blossoms. The story did end a little quickly for me but I will definately be reading book 1 and I can't wait for book 3.~Teresa[...] | 4.0 |
| 301 | I agree with many of the 5 star reviewers. I loved the characters and the deep and complicated plot. It was definitely full of fun twists and turns. The whole thing seemed quite realistic and it was engrossing to watch how the two main characters got in and out of trouble so many times. Kudos to the author. Looking forward to more great stories! | 5.0 |
| 302 | People are interested in people. We like knowing their stories so that we may relate to them–which is what makes this little memoir an appealing read. It is, at its heart, about people–and about one rather remarkable person in particular.Rosemary Tran Lauer’s story is about one woman’s lifelong search for the reason “why”—her quest to find good purpose for many of the unsavory things that happened to her. This is, of course, one of the biggest and most profound questions any of us can ask. The search for purpose is one to which we can all relate.In telling her story, Rosemary attempts to connect the many seemingly random “dots” in her life in order to form a recognizable whole. Some of these dots include her conversion from Buddhism to Christianity, her being chased from her homeland by war, two shattered marriages, the struggle of a single mother to raise her family, and a cancer diagnosis.On the surface, my life has little in common with Rosemary’s, yet in reading her story, what struck me were not the differences, but the similarities. This, for me, was what made reading this memoir worthwhile. It demonstrates that while people around the world may speak different languages, have different skin pigmentation, and live in different postal codes, we all dream dreams, love people, desire happiness, and seek meaningful purpose for our lives.Thanks to Scott Beller for providing me a free copy. All opinions are mine. | 4.0 |
| 303 | I was so disappointed in the ending of this book. It was not the story I wanted. I wish I never bought this book and could get my money back. | 1.0 |
| 304 | All my annoyance melted. "You dumb-a@#," I crooned, kissing her on the forehead. "You don't share me. You own me."This book owned me. I couldn't even think about putting it down and if I had to then all I could think about was getting back to it. Honestly I was quite content and happy with how If I Stay ended. It was an epic ending if you ask me. But of course if Gayle Forman is going to offer more of Adam and Mia's story, then I'm going to take it. And I did and loved it. It crushed me and then made me whole again.It was very hard for me to not flip to the end to see how this story was going to conclude but I kept control and just moved forward with the story. It was just that I really didn't know how this was going to end and it was ripping me apart. This year I've read some books with unhappy endings and have actually enjoyed them, kind of like a breath of fresh-air, something different, but there's no way I could have handled an ending like that with this book.I fell in love with Gayle Forman's writing and am looking forward to reading her other books! | 5.0 |
| 305 | Though it does have lots of recipes, the book is not well written. Definitely not good for the beginner soap maker. Lots of recipes using difficult to find ( at least here in AK) and expensive oils. Also uses warm method of soap making for many of the recipes, which is not a beginner thing to do. Can not recommend this book. | 1.0 |
| 306 | I really enjoyed this book. barely put it down. I like books with a dog in them and felt like this was well written and fun. | 5.0 |
| 307 | I read a review somewhere that his book was better than the first and I have to say that I totally agree. This book was filled with so much more emotion than the first. Of course I fell in love with Stone a little bit more. He's all kinds of messed up but when it really matters he's there for you at he drop of a dime. that's the kind of guy all us girls dream of right?Well, without giving up much of the story this time around Stone and Dara have a lot more challenges to face together. There were times when I found myself actually yelling out loud at Stone and how seriously dumb he can be. Other times I found myself crying at the scene in front of me. My heart was broken more times than I can count but in the end the whole story left me smiling and completely satisfied with how things worked out. Yeah I'm a sucker for a happy ending. I have a couple friends that love books that are not all flowers and butterflies but me, I love a good cry but I'm at my happiest when things work out in the end.I was not let down by this second chapter in the lives of Stone and Dara and you bet your bottom I'm starting the next book just as soon as I hit send..Dive into this book and while your at it you might as well get the third because I have a sinking feeling it's going to be even better. | 5.0 |
| 308 | Another great one from Julie Garwood, was very entertaining and had me laughing several times. I loved how she was able to let you see the naive young bride and grow with her as the story progressed. | 4.0 |
| 309 | The book was more interesting the farther I read, a lot of unnecessary dialogue. A book I might want to try reading at a later date. | 4.0 |
| 310 | Would love to have a stud palace in my area would be there every day! Story had a nice flow with plenty of description. | 5.0 |
| 311 | She gave a lot of good strategies in her battle with fibromyalgia in day to day living. if you are a sufferer of such, I recommend her book. | 5.0 |
| 312 | I'm in love with this girl!!! The author brings to life a fantastical world, full of melodrama and I love it!!! Evermore!!! | 5.0 |
| 313 | This was an unexpectedly good book, I really was puzzled in the first couple of chapters wondering if this book was what I really wanted to read. It takes the reader through a journey of good and evil and the perceptions of these men or bastards throughout history and how they are now the ones fighting evil to save mankind from The Third. Don't get me wrong there is a much desired love story in the midst and unexpected twists throughout. I am so glad I didn't put this book 'back on the shelf' so to speak and am looking forward to the next one! | 4.0 |
| 314 | This was a book that was hard to put down. It had a surprise ending - one that I did not expect. | 4.0 |
| 315 | I've loved this series from the very beginning and it is a satisfying ending ... that said, I would love to see more.Unlike the previous 2 books, there's not as much conflict in this one - it would've been better if we saw them encounter more of the usual marriage bumps, but it is just a novella so it does seem a bit rushed (hence, the 4 stars). Series is 5 stars though! | 4.0 |
| 316 | Just very interesting reading and an in depth study that captivated me as it would any dog owner that has a connection with their animal | 5.0 |
| 317 | I liked that you couldn't speculation on the ending was fun but I didn't figure it out until it actually ended and I liked that. Fun reading and held your interest. | 5.0 |
| 318 | Very cute! I fell in love with Lucas & Mia so I was excited to read this tasty giblet and I am even more excited to read that there will be two more books to follow. Squeeeee!!! 4 stars! | 5.0 |
| 319 | I found it very hard to connect with the author throughout this book. The story came across to me as insincere, and more about selling books than sharing a belief or story. Like other reviewers, I found Eben to be arrogant. My wife reads a lot of books like this, and comparing notes afterwards she felt the same way. The ending also seemed forced or contrived for dramatic effect. | 2.0 |
| 320 | If you have not visited I highly recommend you do. This is a good one to drop in on. Was waiting on the story for these two. Once you pick up one of these stories you will venture again and again until you are waiting on the next!I guarantee it! | 5.0 |
| 321 | Story is very inaccurate with modern words, phrases and actions. In the second chapter the author has the bagpipes playing "Amazing Grace" and according to her it is a song as old as time. As someone who learned to play Amazing Grace on the piano I can state for a fact the song is not old as time. It was not even published until 1779; author has the book set in 1714. 65 years before John Newton wrote and published the songFiona and Juliet speak like they are in the 21 century. Not a young miss in the early 18th century.I have no problem reading about God in books. My problem is when authors take too much leeway and write using modern phrases in historical books.Really, wondering if this author did any 'real' research or just used what she remembered from high school world history?Really, how many young ladies will tell someone they just met that they were compromised? How many young ladies are going to travel with out any type of female companion? Juliet is traveling with 3 men. Only one of them is a younger brother. Not happening for the year this book is set in. Author needs to complete research before attempting to write anything historical. No unmarried lady in this time period would allow any man to sleep on the floor next to her bed. What was the author thinking? If your going to write a historical romance book at least research before writing. Remember Google is your friend.This is NOT a historical romance book. This IS a contemporary romance with some historical stuff thrown in.The woman on the cover should give away everything about how modern this book is written. Just look at the hair color. Anyone can tell it is from a box.Author going on my never read and waste money on again. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT! | 1.0 |
| 322 | nice to read a different type of story | 3.0 |
| 323 | Especially young republicans must read this to understand why Rand was so far off the mark. I knew this way back when I first read her but this makes it most understandable why she was so far off | 4.0 |
| 324 | I was somewhat disappointed in the story after all the hype with movie. It is worth a read but not necessarily at the top of your list. | 3.0 |
| 325 | I thought there would be moe helpful information in the book. It was not helpful at all. Sorry I ordered it. | 3.0 |
| 326 | The story holds interest from the first page. The characters are well fleshed out and keep the interest in the book.You do not feel like putting the book down, well written and totally right for the chick-lit genre.A must read for romance lovers. | 5.0 |
| 327 | This was SO exciting with so many unexpected twists and turns you can put the book down. Love the ending. | 5.0 |
| 328 | Sweet Salvation!ENEMIES ON TAP by Avery Flynn is the first book in her new Sweet Salvation Brewery series. It reminded me of the Hatfields' vs the McCoys' feud one minute and of Romeo's and Juliet's forbidden love the next. It's the second-chance-at-romance story of Miranda Sweet and Logan Martin in small town Salvation, Virginia.“West Virginia had the Hatfield and the McCoys. Shakespeare had the Capulets and the Montagues. Salvation had the Martins and the Sweets.”My full review has been published at Reading Between The Wines Book Club. | 5.0 |
| 329 | I followed TOT immediately with QQ. This book took me to the absolute darkest place that I have ever gone since "The Exorcist." When I read that book in the 1970s, I thought my imagination completely terrorized me. The monsters within the pages of QQ utterly did the same and more, mainly because I know they are really out there. Reading the descriptions of terror and pain made me physically ill and I wasn't certain if I could finish reading. Truly. However, I did finish - I'm glad I did - Thank God I did, because I think I would have been completely disturbed if I had stopped reading where I didn't think I could continue. Truly!I have to say that Pepper Winters is going to be responsible for the next 6 months of my nightmares. She has written a novel that provokes deep thought, but she has woven a love story around it that is DEFINITELY not the typical love story! To sum it up, I would have to say that; Tess and Q = STRENGTH. | 5.0 |
| 330 | When this book first started, I thought it was a story of a young woman discovering life in the big city, perhaps via trial and error. As it morphed into the story the book's description relates, it becomes much more and chronicles a huge labor riot that targeted races in East St. Louis and then a relationship that develops between an initially secondary character and a young Jewish girl.The book is very moving and is easy to follow despite its tackling of difficult material. | 5.0 |
| 331 | It's books like this make me wanna scream 5+stars unbeatable nothing better #teamAndre For starters this book shows a lesson in basic respectability. When Marcy sees the $100 bill on the floor of the casino her mind goes into overdrive. Off the bat she says she is a single Mom, has a loser ex husband, is basically living hand to mouth, and has the decency to remember her upbringing and tell the Texan cowboy he dropped it. When he tells her that he wishes it was the only thing he lost at the casino he tells her that this is a reward for being honest. She is floored because that is a lot of money for a casino worker. We learn that author creates Marcy as a good girl who lives by the rules. That said she is thankful for the little she has and he daughter Katie. I love the way the author creates Marcy and then goes further to explain things about her and Vegas. So we know in Vegas it is not easy for a divorced Mom to find a cheaper place to live or even a room mate that doesnt have a drug problem, is a stripper, or a prostitute. All of this starts a SLOW moving chain of events in Marcy's life. Just think to yourself how many times you heard "Your mother raised a great boy, girl, insert name here**" THAT is Marcy and she is seemingly fine with the bad hand she is dealt. She is thankful she had a great Mom and since cancer took her Marcy has tried to rebound. She is grateful for her child even though Trent (insert every bad name for a penis you can =here) is a loser in every way imaginable, he gave her Katie.There is the next character that I LOVE and now I will explain Andre Chevalier. He is a dream, older, built, sophisticated man speaking with a French accent while inserting moi wherever he can. That alone just makes irresistible in every way. This man can charm your panties right off you before you are aware that they are falling down you leg. For this character I will use the word PERFECTION. Why? well he is a relationship and sexual counselor. Yes he knows a woman's body and he teaches couples what is wrong with their sex life, love life, and shows them how to fix it. He does have another power aside from melting panties, he has the greatest intuition ever. He meets Marcy and his mind goes to his security expert and friend Mike Thompson. He thinks to himself, Mike and Marcy would be great. Then he thinks their names sound good together. He immediately decides to offer Marcy a job, this is the dream job she has always wanted so she is given a time and told to call by 9am and if not the job isnt hers. He doesnt really need her. He has a job but more one he has created for her. He seems in her a woman who needs a break. Andre wants Mike, his security team leader to interview and approve Marcy. Andre is so confident that Mike will be smitten with Marcy. I was too. That is the best part of this story!NOW for Mike. He lost his wife before they were able to have a child to cancer. He is extremely focused on work. He is a great guy, great brother, uncle and most of all son. Another spoiler her- his mother is treated well. So you know if they treat their mother well they will do the same for a wife. hhmmmm Trent never saw his mother, she lived in Florida and he could care less. Tells a lot about his character.I loved every single page of this book. I want to scream about the "lessons" that Andre teaches Marcy, but it MUST be read. If ever there was a book that has great lessons for both men and woman this is it. I want to say that one little choice by Marcy starts a slow moving chain of events that creates the BEST book for me this year. I want everyone to read it. It has the relationships, the lessons in sex, the steam, the love and most of all the KARMA. | 5.0 |
| 332 | The non downloading issue was a real bummer. I was really looking forward to reading it. Oh well...clear some more space. I did delete some books, but it still wouldn't fit. | 2.0 |
| 333 | Good as always,this wS a fast moving book from my favorite camel club. | 5.0 |
| 334 | I have been waiting eagerly for this book for years. I loved the entire series and cast of characters and was so hoping we would get Graves story as well. When I saw this novella I was so excited but was soon disappointed once I began to read. Without giving away spoilers - vital information is kept from Winnie by Graves and company because they are afraid for themselves. They know Winnie is most likely in danger, that her son is in less likely danger (though i think any mother would find this inexcusable if it was kept secret) yet they say nothing because they are more concerned with their own hides. Made me dislike not only Graves but the entire cast of characters i had previously enjoyed so much in previous stories. | 2.0 |
| 335 | I don't want to put people off from reading this, because it is both engaging and broad-giving a perspective on ancient history that promotes big picture understanding, aids the memory, and makes it fun.On the other hand, this is NOT a textbook. It is a storybook. To write a story requires the author to choose a perspective and stick with it. Read this knowing you do not get anything like a detailed portrait of the available information on any one topic. Read it knowing you get the author's choice of interpretation and a selection of the supporting and competing information that is available, but only to the extent that would support an enjoyable and absorbing STORY.Further, Bauer is mainly concerned with written documentation. This is not, in and of itself, a problem, but the impression one gets is that the stories, documents and mythologies of a people are more or less homogeneous across time and space and therefore can be considered at close to face value. Obviously this is a very tricky thing. Consider ancient Egypt: at any time in Egyptian history, perspectives on their own past varied; a written document shows not so much anything reliable about its topic, but about the life and times of its author.Bauer is aware of the limitations of her method. I would not say that this book in any way misrepresents what it in fact offers. I do disagree with her interpretations in quite a few areas, but I don't object to her method and I can read the book with the "ifs, ands, and buts" in the back of my mind because I'm aware of the additional information out there on the topics. I still find the book helpful for its broad focus, and worth reading.In other words, if the transition to agricultural economies, for example, is an area of prehistory that fascinates you, do move on to textbooks and learn how much more information is out there, as well as how much less certain any particular viewpoint on the period actually is. Ancient "History" is actually a study fractured among many different disciplines, with very little overall agreement.If Bauer's book led you there and aided your memory by being fun and exciting, good for her. | 4.0 |
| 336 | Mr. Brown did an excellent job of creating a world of interesting characters. The story is well told with a reasonable ending, especially considering this is the first book of a trilogy. I have already ordered the second installment but worry I may forget what has already happened since I must wait until Jan 2015. | 5.0 |
| 337 | I am surprised I haven't written a response to this book as soon as I finished it. I believe that my kindle isn't working when I rate books from there. This is a story EVERYONE should read. It pulls very hard at your heart and the characters are so believable and likable I felt as if I knew them so well as I got into this book. It is difficult to imagine 16 year old adolescents having to deal with terminal illness and these increble characters do it with profound grace! I would like to think I could even come close to the integrity of these young amazing characters. Please read this book. You will never forget it! | 5.0 |
| 338 | Have not as of yet read, but have read all of his books and have liked them all equally well. | 5.0 |
| 339 | I read this book right through. The story of these two amazing women and their overwhelming love for each other kept me hanging on til the end! | 5.0 |
| 340 | Having the whole set in one place on my kindle is just about perfect. Super-Alpha heros loaded back to back is a great way to warm up on a stormy day. | 5.0 |
| 341 | The book has incredible detail about the events that took place. For several days after reading the book, I felt like I was there and had to tell my self, I wasn't. | 5.0 |
| 342 | Original review (17/07/2012) - Brainstorm is back and King has to defeat it along with a world famous hitman on his tail. It was also nice to have George Pierce back along for the ride.13/02/2014 - Listened to the audible version - Jeffrey Kafer is an amazing narrator and really brings an already great story to life! | 5.0 |
| 343 | Teacher/Student relationship. Morals be damned. They're both of age and barely three years at that. I couldn't put it down. There's really nothing to say other than, read it, you'll love it. | 5.0 |
| 344 | Good Pictures Bad Picturesfollow is the story of a mom and dad talking to their son about “good pictures” and “bad pictures”. Together, mother and child learn how pornography can poison your mind and the powerful, addictive control it can have over you (often times more so than substance abuse). Mother teacher son how to recognize pornography, how it affects your brain and body, how little bodies react when innocent eyes see it, the different parts of the brain that are affected, and a plan to help fight it’s influence. Dad reenforces the lessons given and adds his perspective. Using the imagery of “the thinking brain” and “the feeling brain” you and your child can easily talk about how pornography often times leads to addictions, dehumanization, and lies. I was amazed at how well this book tackled this difficult subject. In the introduction the authors list the reasons for writing this book, tell you how the book is organized, and how to use it. It is written in a way that can appeal to parents of children of ALL ages. There is no graphic content and it can be easily understood by children young and old, regardless of their knowledge of the reproductive system.There are so many things about parenting that no one warns you about. How to protect your kids from the pervasive influence of pornography is one of them. We know very well how we need to be proactive in protecting our children from physical harm, kidnapping, molestation, etc.; protecting them from their own minds and destructive behaviors is just as important. Teach your boys AND your girls (this is no longer an exclusively male issue) how to recognize pornography, flee from it when they see it, and (most importantly) to be open and honest with you when it happens… because in this day and age, it’s not a matter of if… but when.{I received a copy of this in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own} | 5.0 |
| 345 | There is so much to process in this book; I was present when my sister & father passed away. It seems that some of the dying see what the living cannot see. To be present at the passing of a beloved person is a gift beyond words. I would recommend this book to anyone who is experiencing the coming death of a loved one. | 5.0 |
| 346 | Bubba is a good old country boy with a well thought out mystery on his hands. Highly entertaining and a great read. | 4.0 |
| 347 | I've got mixed feelings about this one. The plot was fine but the repetition and procrastination got a bit much towards the end. I hate spoilers but in this case, I do think that after being given the go-ahead by his boss (her dad) Rayne could have started kissing and showing affection. I don't like it when a story has mixed povs. If you need that then you should stick to 3rd person narrative and drop the 1st person pov. Missing and wrongly placed quotation marks. Some thoughts in italics and others not - be consistent. "his ere of confidence" - should be air. "His course finger" = coarse. | 3.0 |
| 348 | Oh my goodness! I didn't think I would EVER finish this book or series!!! It doesn't help that I started school this week, and last week I was getting my classroom set up. Or that I read this one from an actual book (oh the horror!), but it feels like this book would never end!!! I would probably give it a 3.5, because I liked it slightly better than the previous two books. But, the stuff that bugged me in the other two books bugged me in this book. The poetry, the poetic/over dramatic stuff (ie Cassia), the fact that Xander gets the short end of the stick, etc. I liked that Xander seems to finally find love in the end, but I still do not like the way such a good guy gets used over and over again. I also like that certain parts get tied up nicely. I really liked that Lei ended up being Vick's "match", Laney. I hated that Bram had to go to the place they put all the dead and search for people's loved ones. So terrible! I liked the tie in with the first book where the fields that Cassia's mom went to check out for the Society ended up being the key to the cure. I thought it was an interesting twist that the Rising and the Society were really the same thing. Sneaky! So in all, there really were a lot of things that I liked about this books and the whole series, but I'm not going to remember it in a few months. The first book was probably the most memorable, in that it makes you appreciate the choices that we are allowed to make. So, now I am ready to read something totally different, and much shorter! | 3.0 |
| 349 | I've read all of Ruth Reichl's previous non-fiction books and thoroughly enjoyed them. I wanted so much to like her first work of fiction but unfortunately didn't. I found the situations trite and grew frustrated with the characters. I didn't believe that the people involved would actually react in the way they were written. Any example I would give would spoil the plot for anyone still wanting to read this so I'll refrain. Be prepared this reads like a romance novel which may be an advantage to some. | 2.0 |
| 350 | It goes with a quilt my wife is making for children's hospital. I read it and liked it. I suspect children will like it. too. | 4.0 |
| 351 | With all the different drugs on the market today and taking into consideration the possibility of drug interactions and side effects, it is vital to stay informed. Recently my wife was prescribed two different medications by her doctor. Taking them together could have been a threat to her life, neither the druggist nor the prescribing doctor warned her about the side effects that would take place if she took both medications within 4 to 6 hours of each other. The Pill book did! GET THIS IN YOUR HOME! Think generics are exactly the same as brand name drugs? Think again! | 5.0 |
| 352 | I have the tendency to stay up all night reading if the book is a good one. Needless to say, the only thing I'm disappointed in is that I have no idea when the next one will be out. I read both the first book and second book within three days. And the only reason it took me that long was because we had house guest to entertain, right in the middle of the first book. It was hard to leave it alone to do so. And the second book I bought it at 7 pm and stayed up until 2:30 am reading it! I enjoyed it very much!!! I am very intrigued to find out more of Georgiana and if her and her lover will end up together against society's wishes...or if there is someone new for her. And will she get her girls permanently to watch them grow, or will they continue to live and abide by her mother's rules? | 5.0 |
| 353 | Keeps up at night! Truly reminds you of being young and in love!A little on the sexy oddness but still a great story!Some things were shocking, but the love was very powerful!Not for everyone... | 5.0 |
| 354 | In a novel over-burdened with metaphors, similes and cliches is the traditional literary theme of a young boy’s journey into the woods who becomes a man along the way. I love adolescent Jack, the main character, and his struggles with right and wrong, goodness and evil, and how circumstances sometimes call for good men to do wrong. I have to admit that the author’s figurative language adds humor to the graphically violent story, but I grew weary of it. For instance, “It popped out of her like a seed squeezed from a pomegranate,” or “If he’d have run any faster, he’d have run out of his clothes” are examples that litter almost every page. Jack's adventure involves a pig, a midget, and a prostitute, guns, horses, bad guys, and a quest to find Jack's kidnapped sister. I am glad I read this book by Joe R. Landsdale and plan to read another by this author. | 4.0 |
| 355 | I made this book a gift for two relatives. Both were grateful for the tips; especially on New Year's Eve. One excelled in her horiculture college class last semester. Her plants were the largest and healthiest. | 4.0 |
| 356 | If you are one to enjoy mystery, a thriller as well, and international intrigue bordering the US; then this is the book.I rate books that I read; from 1 - 10 with one being the worst and ten - the very best. I have only give out three-10's in eight years, ...so. I gave this book a "7". A seven to me, means get another by the author and see if the author can do as well...improve, or not.I was impressed about 'car batteries' and if you do not know what I am referring; then read this book! It was worth it. | 5.0 |
| 357 | This was a book purchased for my eight-year-old granddaughter and, as always, I like to preread them so we can have good conversation as she reads. I advised her mother that this would be a wonderful book for them to share and discuss as they read along together. It was so inviting that it became not only a mom and daughter read, but her dad didn't want to miss out on the story and conversation so he joined in. As they completed the book, my granddaughter asked her mom if she knew if Sharon Creech had written other books. Needless to say they are into the second of her books.You won't want to put it down! | 5.0 |
| 358 | I really enjoy this book. I recommend this book to everyone. I was happy to read that Mariah and Christian are getting married, they love each other. I didn't want to see her leave Hard Luck, I was beginning to wonder, what is going on with Christian that he couldn't see true love in front of him. What an amazing book. Thank you, Debbie | 5.0 |
| 359 | In "Wonder" Julian is a bully to Auggie, the new kid at school with a facial deformity. In , "The Julian Chapter", Julian learns the meaning of remorse and learns to face up to his responsibilities. The story his grandmothers tells him of her childhood brought tears to my eyes and opened Julian' s eyes. This was a great story of billing and coming to terms with one's mistakes. This book should teach it's readers that we should not " judge a book by it's cover." Everything is not always as it seems. | 5.0 |
| 360 | Robin writes such wondrous feel-good romances! I love them! When I pick up one of her books, I know that I will be in for a wonderful, enjoyable read.Yours at Midnight was a treat. Lyric and Quinn are wonderful characters. Quinn is our tortured hero who has been in love with Lyric since childhood. But... Lyric was besties with Quinn's brother. The three of them as next-door neighbors made a lot of memories through the years.Quinn's brother has now tragically passed away. Quinn has been away from home having left shortly after his brother's funeral. He hasn't seen or talked to Lyric in all that time, and he has an apology to make to her. Lyric has a few big secrets of her own. LOL! I wanted to shake her more than once!I connected immediately to both Lyric and Quinn. They're both survivors; each was stubborn and strong. The book's supporting characters and the setting as the time line neared New Year's Eve were perfect. I couldn't put the book down as Lyric's and Quinn's re-developing more-than-friendship went helter-skelter as the clock neared the new year.If you like to read light romances with happy ever after endings, you must read Robin's books. They're all great! Her writing just flows and it always immerses me completely in the story.4 3/4 stars! (Just because I wanted to shake Lyric so much during part of the book!) | 5.0 |
| 361 | After loving the previous four books in this series I was quite excited to finally read Faith and Gil's story!Gil was awesome! I loved how kind and caring he was and how he was able to find the right words to say in difficult situations. Faith was great too and it was really cool how she was constantly finding ways to help others. I felt really bad for Faith going through losing her faith in God and not feeling that she could talk to anyone about it.The story, like all the others, was really well written with some great twists and I really enjoyed it! | 5.0 |
| 362 | Touching short about love , loss and life . I loved the way the author wrote alternating between past and present - just wish the editing had been better . | 4.0 |
| 363 | Fast paced, very believable characters and fun story. By the end I felt like they were my neighbors too. Excellent suspense and lot's of chuckles too. | 5.0 |
| 364 | I really enjoyed this trilogy, but this final book was quite depressing. So depressing I barely enjoyed it. It does have a decent ending, so I was completely destroyed, but the book overall was a major bummer. I thought the first 2 were much better. | 3.0 |
| 365 | bought this along with several others to entertain me on a 3 week cruise. Was pleasantly surprised to find reoccurring characters in the following books even if in small parts. Reminiscent of some of Carl Hiassen's works. So far I,ve read at least 6 books. Keep em coming. | 5.0 |
| 366 | I had always seen my brothers CB books lying around in crumpled heaps between comic books, grafitti art and death metal cds. I wasn't old enough to appreciate them then but I decided to go ahead and try this frist volume of his Books of Blood short stories and thought thery were great. Sometimes disturbing and sometimes hilarious each story is extremely imaginative yet very craftfully the author makes the characters reaction to extremely macabre situations very believable and even unpredictable. In many ways I thought his writing was just as good if not better thn King or Koontz (Actually much better quality than Koontz). | 5.0 |
| 367 | I love Stephen King's novels. This book of his is my favorite. I believe it is the best version of similar stories of body snatcher aliens ever. It has a great pace. I could not stop reading it. And the ending was superb and more touching to me than any other Stephen King novel. I think this book has one of the best endings of any book I've read. Very well thought out and imaginative and frightening. This is an exceptional science fiction horror story. | 5.0 |
| 368 | Horrifying, well written, well edited, can't fall asleep scary. Loved it. I can't wait to read another book by the author. | 5.0 |
| 369 | Great story or should that be stories? A myriad of characters (I hope you've got a good memory) populate this novel about the Three Kingdoms period (several hundred years) of Chinese history. The depth of detail, the intensely personal descriptions of people and their lives is remarkable. If you're interested in China, then you should read this.Maps in an e-book always seem to get lost somewhere and when you need them, they are never quite to hand. But, it is a minor inconvenience. | 5.0 |
| 370 | I'm going to include all 3 books of this trilogy in this review, No Greater Love, No Brighter Dream, and No Sweeter Heaven. First, I loved them all. Wonderfully developed characters, good pacing of the book, not predictable, lots of humor worked in. I couldnt wait to get Books 2 and 3 as soon as I was 1/2 through Book 1! I would happily give a 5 star rating to all three books EXCEPT for the very unnecessarily graphic sex. Whatever happened to leaving a bit for the reader's imagination!?! I realize the graphic descriptions sell a lot of books. But there is plenty of smut in the marketplace if that's what people are looking for. Why a so talented author as Kingsley would cheapen her books this way totally stumps me. She does not need to do that to sell books. And I don't need to her to do it because my imagination works just fine, thank you! | 4.0 |
| 371 | I have read this story several times over the years and must have loaned my book out, and when I wanted to read it again I had to buy another copy. | 5.0 |
| 372 | Read this book!!! Omg!!!!! I was completely hooked from the beginning!!! :) I felt every emotion to the very end!!! This story was so amazingly told, as was Fighting for Flight!!! Now I can hardly wait for Fighting to Forget!!!!! Thank you so much JB Salsbury!!!! Thank you for the Fighting Series!!!!! <3 | 5.0 |
| 373 | Rae Z Ryans has turned the world upside down in her thrilling novel Constricted. She knitted together the multiple storylines and plots and kept me wanting more. I loved the story of Korrigan who is the overcomer of this story as we watch (or read lol) her in her metamorphosis as she goes from victim to victor. I loved her love stories and holy cow (yes…I said that lol) can Rae Z write a hot steamy bedroom scene… let’s just say… Mind=Blown.Now you’re probably wondering why the four stars…well there were multiple times in the story where things jumped and you had to scramble or read back to figure out if you missed something… yes I know stories jump sometimes and time elapses happen. But this kept happening with in the middle of a chapter without warning or explanation, beyond that I noticed a few grammar errors but I am not the grammar police and I can totally forgive all of that because the book was and is still amazing even with all that!I would recommend this…and it is defiantly a series that I WILL be following! | 4.0 |
| 374 | I've been through other books by Margo Price including 'How to Sew with Confidence' and I was certain this one too would be of top notch quality and immensely helpful. This one is a superb guide with a professional approach and insightful advice and techniques from the vastly experienced author. Highly recommend this one. | 5.0 |
| 375 | I kept passing this book and finally I picked up part one and loved it. Part two was just as good. I can't wait for part three to come out. | 5.0 |
| 376 | I’ve been a fan of Ms. Elsborg for a while now, so I jumped at the chance to read this one. The blurb sounded so interesting, but, honestly, I really didn’t pay much attention to it. Thankfully, I was not disappointed. What a pleasant surprise this was. I fell into this story from the get go and could not put it down until the end.This wastes no time getting into the thick of things when Micah and his sister find themselves in the Faerie King’s bedroom hoping to strike a deal. Unfortunately, they did not count on just how much of a bastard the King really is, though Micah finds out soon enough. The King basically imprisons him, uses and abuses him. I felt so bad for Micah and his situation at this point.Then we meet Inigo, not to be confused with Inigo, you have killed my father, prepare to die, Montoya from The Princess Bride. No, Inigo is a talented tattooing vampire. What a fabulous character he is! He is charming, funny and sexy all rolled into one. Inigo is brought to Faerie to tattoo the King (there is much more behind this part of the story). Things do not go according to plan, and tables get turned. When he and Micah are thrown in together, they just clicked, even though they meet under such dire circumstances. These guys were so funny, especially Inigo, who had me laughing out loud more than once. Their dialog was such a joy to read. They basically decide to trust each other, team up and end up falling in love.This leans a bit more toward fantasy with much of it taking place in Faerie with portals to the real world. I found this to be refreshing and entertaining, even with the harder to read scenes when the King is being a sadistic bastard. I had not read the prequel to this, Jumping in Puddles, though I understand this is a standalone. I certainly hope this isn’t the last we will see of these guys because I really didn’t want it to end. | 5.0 |
| 377 | Bad Penny, ISBN: 9781940727005, an e-book by John D. Brown is a high octane version of the old pulp thrillers.Frank Shaw, the protagonist, is an ex Green Beret who worked security for the wrong side and served time for voluntary manslaughter. Now released and attempting to do everything correct, he is accompanied by Tony, his sister's 17-year-old son who always has idolized him, when he unexpectedly receives a visit from his former cell mate, Ed Meese, a particularly depraved ex-con. Ed wants to exchange cars and while discussing the matter, Tony finds a young woman bound in Meese's trunk and releases her. While Frank is otherwise engaged, Ed, accompanied by Jesus Coroza, a cartel member, discover the escape, capture them both and take off followed by Frank. It seems the woman was a vigilante fighting a child slavery ring which is a large part of the cartel's activity. The chase is extended, action continuous, often violent and includes numerous miscalculations, wrong guesses and unexpected complications. Frank acquires unexpected aid from a cookie baking accountant, a Mormon farmer/rancher with an old Cesena and his friend.This book is great for individuals who were/are attracted to the old pulp thrillers and without a doubt the over-the-top action has appeal. To enhance enjoyment on a more universal level, however, provision of a little more credibility and greater compression of the more lengthy episodes would be most helpful. A minor specific caveat: provision of specific routes occasionally make orientation following parts of `the chase' a little difficult for individuals knowledgeable of the areas involved. | 3.0 |
| 378 | I rarely read romantic comedies, but I liked this book. It was a bit silly, but then it was supposed to be. It was a bit slow at first, but if you read on, it was worth it. | 4.0 |
| 379 | The story is another incredibly fast-paced, action packed thriller that takes place in just over a 24 hour period. Like Da Vinci and Demons the story is compressed into a short timeframe with huge consequences and risks that hero Robert Langdon faces, while solving a mystery and running for his life. This one brings forth another global issue, over population, and the dire future of the over producing human race. Great descriptions of Florence, Italy and other locations, Brown's attention to detail allows the reader to fully imagine the scene through the eyes of Langdon. Having been to Firenze (Florence) the detail placed me right there again, I could picture the streets, churches and areas clearly, and it was a great historical review.Highly entertaining read, while some critics pick it apart for the "historical innacurracy" I realize it is just a novel, not a textbook. I think critics look too hard for these small things and point them out needlessly. Just like in the movies, the hero survives situations that would likely result in our death if we were to attempt them in reality, but it is a story, not a reference book.Have fun, enjoy the pace of the story and read it. | 4.0 |
| 380 | Jamies books are always a gift, they tie into the Insight series and everything. I love her books! They always seem to brighten my mood as well. | 5.0 |
| 381 | Absolutely love this series! Knox is becoming. Whole new person in this one and showing a softer side. Caddis Leo knows just how to leave you hanging and begging fir more. Looking forward to installment 3! | 5.0 |
| 382 | It was still a pretty good read, but I started figuring out the ending by the middle of the novel. A man, who uses several aliases, is on the run with his young, and pretty wife. There is an element of spousal abuse, and you'll be able to conclude that he's a real heel early on. Enter, a guy in Greece who starts helping them. A guy they don't really know. So you start to wonder how could he be trusted. Some good suspense. Patricia Highsmith is the author of The Talented Mr. Ripley, which was an excellent movie. The Two Faces of January will be a movie, release date unknown, starring Viggo Mortensen. It will be interesting to read what the critics have to say. | 3.0 |
| 383 | Grau has written an interesting book about life in the South, which included a realistic view of living in the South and the perils that will make one remember the characters at that point of history in the U.S.. | 3.0 |
| 384 | Zandor Steel.....ahhhhhmazing!!!!! He is def my favorite steel brother very kinky and very sweet! Mj is def awesome and her books NEVER disappoint!!! | 5.0 |
| 385 | just the right amount of humorGreat character development (eg. Archie)Loved it, especially Gloria Hatter personaJulia the perfect loser ! | 4.0 |
| 386 | In this tongue tied work, Latour, a philosopher of science, writes on religion, or the method of religion, which he regards as a process not unlike the process of the sciences, as a method of interacting with "reality", not in the manner of science but in a way completely different from it. For Latour the conflict between "science" and "religion" is based on a misunderstanding of both. An idea he does little to correct finding it beyond any method of communication. It is all made even more difficult as Latour is interested in the idea of religion, the process of religion, and regards it as more important than faith.The whole thing is both fascinating and incomprehensible, except, possibly, the text is comprehensible in the way a religious text is, or at least the way Latour's conception of a religious text is. Here I might as well say that your mileage might vary. The great misfortune of such a work, written by a person one might call a fundamentalist agnostic is that there is basically no chance that it can have a very small audience. | 4.0 |
| 387 | A wonderful read that will whisk you away as our girl Casie goes from riches to rags. But she may have saved her fathers life. And she hops she can convince her new husband to love her--in time. Will she gave enough time with Gil? Read & see. | 5.0 |
| 388 | Loved it! We all deserve second chances. Delightful love story between the classes. Never knowing if Leo and Allegra will ever get together. | 5.0 |
| 389 | Real life issues happening to real Christians. As the story unfolds you realize that true love does exist but begins with loving yourself first. | 5.0 |
| 390 | Nicky's Review3 StarsCharacters- I LOVED the characters. They are so well written. Ace and London are super hot together!Plot/Storyline- Okay, the plot and story were AMAZING! I couldn't put the book down. The love story (not your conventional hearts and flowers relationship, but I loved that) was awesome and the added drama and action just made this story addictive. It was a great emotional and mental ride ;)Steam Factor- Get out your sham wow panties!! Ace KNOWS how to please a woman and things get down and dirty at times. Raw and hot as hell!!Cover- Sexy, just like ACE!!Cliffhanger- Nope. This is a standalone. No HEA though.Overall- I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY enjoyed this book... all the way up to the end. The end just deflated the whole story for me. The entire book was great and very well written, but I'm a HEA person and this book doesn't deliver for that need.We meet London, who happens to be a walking bad luck charm. Everyone around her dies. First her parents, then her brother, and others. Her whole life is quite upsetting and just one bad circumstance after another. The loss of her parent's is the reason her brother, Jonah, starts to work for Ace in order to make lots of money to support London with her expenses (housing and college); despite it being illegally earned. Things go wrong during an exchange and London is left alone with no living relatives.Ace and Jonah were pretty close so Ace takes London in under his wing after Jonah passes. There is a lot more that goes on between Ace and Jonah that you find out throughout the story and explains the REAL reason why Ace takes in London after Jonah's passing, but I won't go into that so that you can enjoy the story yourself.When Ace and London interact, there is a strong attraction and they both lust for each other. The sexual tension is fun to read as well as the actual sex. Their sexual interactions are so raw and primal and sexy as hell. Ace makes me want to start dressing in silk and pearls.... wink,wink.The story's ability to pull you in with the love story and the action/suspense aspect was perfectly executed. The writing was spot on with plot/story details and character development. I was consumed with the story and was happy with the flow and delivery throughout the entire book. There was never a moment where I wanted to set the book down unless I had to. That was... until the end!! I wanted to throw my iPad and then call Shanora myself and ask her why she would just keep dealing London a rotten hand in life. The ending was so frustrating, but I am an HEA addict, so if you're good with an ending that doesn't end happily (because not all stories do, but I avoid them) then I HIGHLY recommend you read this book because the story is AMAZING and you will love it!!Shanora, I tip my hat to you in your amazing ability to tell a story. I ate up every last word and was able to fully lose myself in your story, BUT the ending girl!! I needed an HEA after all the crap London had to deal with in life, I needed it for me and for her. Thank you for the escape and for giving us the privilege to read your creative work. XOXO ;)***Favorite Quotes:“You don’t scare me,” I whisper. Revealing a simple dimple, he says, “Really? ‘Cause you should be terrified.”"I shouldn't be getting close to her. Getting too close is dangerous for both of us. Spending time with her is wrong, but something inside me enjoys it. There's some part of me that likes her laugh, her smile, her jokes, her careless attitude. I don't want to get close, but the closer I get, the less I feel like I'm a monster or a threat. The more I feel... alive. Human.""Yes. Love. It's what we feel... we just aren't brave enough to admit it to each other. We have too much pride. We're too afraid of the outcome... the future. We're too afraid to love damaged goods. Monsters. Crooks. Loners. We fear losing something that means so much to us after being alone for so long. We fear falling because We're falling into the unknown." | 3.0 |
| 391 | I'm not an editor but I think the problem with this book is in it's construction. I'm not sure how to fix it but I believe the basic components are good. The plot is interesting and the knowledge that there is a sinister back story keeps you turning the pages. However, what could have been a very suspenseful and sophisticated story line gets jammed into one small chapter (not even) and the consequences, which could have been a book by themselves, are just shoved at you in a big gulp. Very unfortunate since the writing is decent and the plot had some real possibilities. | 2.0 |
| 392 | I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed reading this book. It jumped between characters but kept to the time line well so I was not lost. I was shocked in the end and laughing at the same time. I look forward to book two in this collection. | 5.0 |
| 393 | Emily Oster applies the basic principle of microeconomics - “that making good decisions . . . requires two things[: first obtaining] . . . all the information about the decision [and second] . . . weigh[ing] the pluses and minuses of the decision . . . personally” - to the topics of pregnancy, labor, and delivery; and she ends up rejecting several obstetric “blanket rules” in favor of teaching women about the risks involved in certain decisions and understanding that “not everyone is going to make the same decision, even with the same evidence.”Several aspects of the book really resonated with me. Oster’s clear, concise prose and knack for explaining complicated concepts (like comparing grocery shoppers using feel and color to guess at the ripeness of a melon to doctors using the nuchal translucency scan and a simple blood test to guess at the genetic normalcy of a fetus) make the book a quick and easy read despite the scientific subject matter. She generally lives up to her stated commitment to data and resistance of both bias and anecdote in a truly impressive manner. And some of Oster’s conclusions are downright revelatory, like when she debunks bedrest and distinguishes between food restrictions based on danger to the fetus (i.e., raw meat, unwashed produce, raw-milk cheeses, and deli turkey) and those based on bacteria that “are no worse when you are pregnant than when you are not” (i.e., sushi and raw eggs). I, for one, will be eating sushi standing up.Unfortunately, I’ve got quite a few bones to pick with the book. First, Oster gets a little carried away with marketing her conclusion that “pregnancy rules are . . . sometimes flat-out wrong.” In the introduction, for example, she writes “pick up a cup of coffee or, if you like, a glass of wine, and read on” and only later - after I had downed a glass of wine during my first trimester - adds caveats like the glass should contain a modest pour, not be fortified, be drunk slowly, and less so in the first trimester than the second and third. Garr. Second, it appears that her own biases impact the “Bottom Line” summary section at the end of each chapter when the evidence is mixed; in the case of prenatal yoga, she recommends the practice, but when it comes to side-sleeping, she’s a bit more negative. Maybe there’s some nuance to the mixed data in each case that she didn’t explain (or I didn’t understand), but I got the impression that she didn’t quite maintain the level of objectivity she set out to meet. Third, Oster writes “large randomized studies have shown that vaginal delivery of breech babies is slightly riskier than a planned C-section” after complaining about vague and opaque statements from her doctor (“I asked my doctor about drinking. She said that one or two drinks a week was ‘probably fine.’ ‘Probably fine’ is not a number.”). How is a woman who is opposed to a C-section supposed to decide whether the risk to her breech baby justifies scheduling one based on “slightly”? I understand that she can’t drill down all the numbers on all topics, but then why address this one? Fourth, Oster too eagerly ignores nuance and divides folks into “natural childbirth people” and medicalized mamas, like by lumping routine episiotomies in with the latter despite her own statement that only an OB who hasn’t “read the medical literature in the last 20 years” would practice them. Fifth, I found the “Beyond Pain” chapter disappointingly anecdotal and out of step with the rest of the book. Finally, Oster should acknowledge that a lot of people don’t want the numbers or the responsibility of making a close call; yes, blanket rules can be seen as infantilizing of those who do, but there has to be room in obstetrics for both types of expectant mother.Luckily for Oster, each of these problems could be fairly easily fixed in a second edition, and none of them take away from her tremendous accomplishment: writing a smart, informative, and easy-to-read guide to the decisions expectant mothers must make which I highly recommend, handful of warts and all. | 4.0 |
| 394 | This is a book that many people who like Mark Twain don't like despite Twain avouching to be his best work.However, I think there's a lot to say for it. As a fictionalized memoir, it's a solid and emotional read. Twain gets his into characters as the aged friend of Joan's who is still deeply affected by her in his old age. The book is written with passion, fervor, and heart as he describes the greatness and the goodness of Joan of Arc.The book is moving and exciting. Twain did extensive research and he's able to take the best of the official record and bring to light a compelling story.Twain does well with his portrayal of Joan's fictional friends. While it may be true that they sound more like they come from Hannibal than medieval France, they are entertaining and fun to read.The book's what you'd expect from a skeptic and borderline cynic. Modern treatments of Joan of Arc try to dismiss her as a mentally disturbed woman. A mentally disturbed teenager who turned the course of the 100 year wars but still---George Bernard Shaw preferred to pretend the tribunal was a legitimate religious tribunal so that he could castigate religion. Twain opts to put his irreverence in check to point out the trial was illegal because Joan had been examined by a superior religious court prior to this, and that throughout the trial the clerics acted as political agents of the English and violated numerous procedures in their kangaroo court.What Twain and the rest of us are left with in Joan of Arc is a remarkable case. While many lives of the Saints from the Middle Ages were subject to countless embellishments over the centuries through oral retellings and the mixing of legends, Joan is a unique case. As Twain notes, her life is a matter of record, of sworn testimony in three trials.And what we're left with is the story of an illiterate, untaught untrained teenage girl who turned the tide of the nearly hopeless French cause, showing wisdom far beyond her years. She spoke like a prophet, loved like an angel, and died like a martyr. Twain didn't try to debunk her, disprove her, or diminish her. He could only honor her and marvel at the mystery of this amazing woman who raised so many questions that are uncomfortable to our modern ears. | 5.0 |
| 395 | Students love to spend time coloring in these awesome geometric shapes, and teachers can adapt to math, science or art studies | 5.0 |
| 396 | Is there any doubt why Denise Hunter is one of my favorite authors?!? I read this book in one day, and I was so sad to see the story end. Daniel is such a great guy and Jade has a powerful testimony. I loved seeing appearances from Beckett and Madison and look forward to the next McKinley family story. Highly recommend this read for all christian romance lovers! | 5.0 |
| 397 | Fantasy is one of my favorite literary genres, and his book in many ways exemplified what I truly love about the genre. | 4.0 |
| 398 | It was like moving into 1785, Paris for a year. Nothing too exciting, just a young man with a unusual job, attempting a normal life, in an abnormal environment. Andrew Miller took me on a wonderful trip. I did not want it to end. | 5.0 |
| 399 | While I loved the two previous books, Tamia was so awful and unlikable I no longer wanted her to be with Brandon. Him accepting her selfish and destructive behaviors made him look like a fool. Why would Tamia go away for the weekend with the man who ruined her life? Non of this made since to me. I would like to see Beau's and Brooke's stories. | 3.0 |
| 400 | Loved the story. I hope there will be a third book. I like how the characters were in the story. It is so true how people are today in theirrelationships. | 5.0 |
| 401 | Platinum Pleasures was my first introduction to Kate Deveaux’s work. It is a short story about a case of mistaken identity. This is the story of Ainsley and Marcus. Ainsley is a woman who has been left by her long time lover and no longer feels like she is attractive. She has decided to order herself a special treat this Valentine’s Day. Marcus is a young CEO and widow who does not want to be reminded that it is Valentine’s Day. However, when he is asked to make a special last minute delivery this will turn out to be the most interesting Valentine’s that either of them has ever had.I enjoyed the idea that this story presented, not all stories have to have a young woman as the lead. It was refreshing to see a slightly older woman finding love and happiness with a younger man. The characters in this story were very easy to connect with, however I would have enjoyed a little more back-story on both of them to get to know them a little better. This is one of the few books that I have read lately that there really was not any type of conflict in the story. I have to say that this was definitely a different type of read for me. I would give this book 4 stars and look forward to reading more from Kate Deveaux.ARC provided by author for review | 4.0 |
| 402 | Out of all the Romance for Women anthologies I've read, Cowboy Heat takes the prize. All fourteen stories were scorching hot, and anything you've probably heard about cowboys come true in this sizzling collection. All of them were M/F and very erotic with graphic sex and language. If you don't like the "c" word, you might not enjoy some of the stories. If I had to rate each one individually, the majority would rate between 4 or 5 stars. If you love sexy cowboys who treat their women right, are true gentlemen, and well endowed then you'd be crazy to pass this up. Get it, I promise you will not regret it. Mine is going on my nightstand.Mrs. Morgan and the Marshal by Emma Jay - A dalliance with the sexy town marshal makes a woman rancher question which she wants most, her independence or him.Very romantic and hot. I loved that Sybil stood her ground and made her boundaries clear. I also loved that Addison wasn't intimidated by her desire to retain her independence and made a gesture so grand, she couldn't refuse him.Remember by Mia Hopkins - A jilted bride saddles up with the blazing-hot cowboy stripper hired for her cancelled bachelorette party.Oh my! This sexy, dirty-talking stripper has the moves and the goods to make Eliza both forget and remember everything. With a member as thick as her wrist and balls the size of peaches .... you'll have to read the book to learn the rest. Multiple positions just draw out this delicious torture, and I'm not talking about the heroine.Cowboy Downtime by Cheyenne Blue - Passion ignites at a polocrosse game in the Australian outback--she plays attack, he plays defense, and their sexy wager decides the winner.Another scorching hot story. I loved their competitiveness and flirtatiousness with one another. That obviously translated very well to other activities.Coming Home by Megan Mitcham - A busted-up rodeo champion finds the squirt he tormented in youth transformed into a fiery woman challenging him to become the man she deserves.What a sweet story of friends to lovers. I really liked sassy Scarlett and the way she bossed Barrett around, not allowing him to wallow in self pity. I understood why he waited so long to claim her, but dang it, I was ready to put the spurs to him for dragging it out. Sweet and hot!Her Captured Cowboy by Layla Chase - A lonely woman, ostracized by Colorado townspeople after years in Indian captivity, takes what she needs from a wandering cowboy.While the actions more than likely fit the time in which this was set, I felt a little uncomfortable with what came across as non-con on Bo's part in the beginning. For a romance, I think the first scene toed the line a little. However, Meghan's quick turnaround between being selfish and realizing what she was doing wasn't right redeemed her in time. This one was just okay for me.Back Stage Pass by Cynthia D'Alba - A sexy night with a hired escort, who looks exactly like a woman's favorite country singer, leaves her with a back stage pass and a lot of burning questions.This was so funny it was brilliant! Laughing aside, the escort had a deliciously wicked side to him that made for one hot birthday present.Unfinished Business by Cat Johnson - A class reunion gives one woman a second chance with a sultry cowboy from her past.Skye and Rowdy don't beat around the bush. Another scorching hot story. Fast and sexy.At the Mercy of the Cowboy by Amber Lin - A new farmhand finds rough living and an even rougher cowboy to soothe away her pain.You can't go wrong with an Amber Lin story. Ever. What should be a simple story of two characters bearing some painful burden, it somehow feels heavy with her special brand of poetic prose. Beautifully written and so hot.Cowboy Adonis by Michael Bracken - When a naked cowboy rises from a stock pond, a nature photographer's assignment gets personal.The shortest story thus far but no less hot. I enjoyed their flirtatious banter and mature confidence.Denim and Lace by Robie Madison - One woman in a pair of rhinestone heels plus two sexy cowboys equals a highly combustible combination.A menage, kind of, and definitely the tamest story so far. I liked the boldness of the heroine and Clay definitely seemed more of her speed.One Track Cowboy by Delilah Devlin - After tracking two lost hikers, a park ranger and a local rancher lose themselves to a wild passion.Zane's standoffish behavior really ratcheted up the sexual tension. Their joining was wild to say the least (fist time I've come across fisting in a romance). Ridiculously hot story, and I love a dominant cowboy.Skin Deep by Randi Alexander - A pretty city girl and a scarred country cowboy discover love waits when you're ready to look beneath the surface.I have nothing but love for this story. A western twist on The Beauty and the Beast. I love characters that can find someone who will accept them as they are, scars and all. Their connection made for a deeply sensual joining.Drop Two Tears in a Bucket by Shoshanna Evers - Alone on her Montana cattle ranch after her husband divorces her, a woman finds satisfaction in the arms of the one cowboy she can't resist.A quick fast read, and I liked the older heroine, younger hero scenario.A Cowboy for Delilah by Sabrina York - The last thing this independent, high-powered lawyer wants is a cowboy in her life, but one steamy kiss from a sexy rancher burns her resolve to a crisp.Ms. York delivers once again with scorching hot sex and humor. Delilah is quite the spitfire, and I loved how the "Neanderthal cowboy" was blasting through her biases. The dining table sex was wicked.Shall We Dance? by Myla Jackson - When a lonely woman gives private dance lessons to a shy, sexy cowboy, she stumbles on passion worth fighting for.What a heart-warming, romantic quickie. This somewhat shy pairing was adorable and sensual during their dance lesson. I really liked it.Disclaimer: Complimentary copy provided by the publisher for an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 403 | I hope there is more to the Tyce collection. I could not put this book down. Shattered knows how to keep you viewing. | 5.0 |
| 404 | This series is great. There are 4 more books in the series and I can't wait. These are great books and this is a great series. This is what happens when people can promote themselves and don't need to rely on opinions of the few. How many great books have never been published just because the author couldn't afford to print and publish their own work. Thank you Ryk Brown for writing such a great series and thank you Amazon for giving authors like Mr Brown the platform to publish from. | 5.0 |
| 405 | “I feel like someone breathed new air into my lungs. I am not Abnegation. I am not Dauntless. I am Divergent.”I bought this book about a year ago and starting reading it immediately. I don't know exactly what happened, whether I was distracted by something or simply forgot to carry on reading, but I never got further then the first 2 chapters. Since then I have never again got round to reading it until this week. I had been holing back, avoiding it for some reason, but I forced myself to read it, knowing that once I got into it, i was going to love it. I started reading it at about 10pm, I finished it at 2am.If you have read and liked the Hunger Games, then this book is definitely for you. It;s not the same story, but its the same kind of theme. Dystopian world, segregated into desperate factions (districts in HG) and a strong female lead.This book follows Tris as she leaves her faction and transfers to Dauntless. We follow her through her initiation and therefore get to watch her discover who she is and what she is capable off. I found her to be a likeable character, and she earns girl power points throughout the book when she starts to kick ass! Her romance interest, Four, is originally introduced to us as Tris' trainer, and its takes her a while to become aware to his feelings for her all the whilst we are shouting at our books for her to notice!. As part the initiation Tris and her friends must get put through simulations of their worst fears, but we also get to see Four's. The fact that he is not perfect and sightly vulnerable makes him even more love able.The initiation process for Tris is extremely difficult and Roth writes her action and fight scenes so well that when I read it I could see everything that was happening with the action, in my head, as if I were watching a movie in my mind. I know that some people have complained that this book felt like one long initiation, but I really enjoyed it and didn't feel like it was dragged out at all. It was a good speed, flowed nicely and kept me pulled in for a good 4 hours until I had finished.My one criticism of this book would be that the whole time you are reading this you can feel something building up, you know that something is going to happen, which is does, but then before you can get stuck into this big thing that has happened the book is over. I get that the story is going to carry on into the second book, but still, I all just happened a bit quick for my liking.You can find more of my reviews and initial reactions videos at Broc's Bookcase ([...]) | 5.0 |
| 406 | Oh my! You talk about an emotional roller coaster this is it. Reading this book I had so many emotions it was so unreal. You know it's a good book when you feel like that. Read it! | 5.0 |
| 407 | Jolene Naylor is getting better with every sequel of this series. I really liked the first book, struggled a little bit through the second one, but ever since book 3 this story is just picking up speed. My favorite character is definitely Verchiel. He's always there to help Jorick and Katelina and has so far proven to be helpful most of the time. He is light hearted, good natured, and funny and can even be serious when he needs to be. He is deeply hated by Jorick and seems to only annoy Katelina, but I think they should cut him some slack. Looking forward to Book 6! | 5.0 |
| 408 | I love this series of books and can't wait for the next edition. I've read all that are available. The characters, story line and setting are well drawn. Can't miss with this series if you are a mystery and cat lover. | 5.0 |
| 409 | This is an exceptional book. Well written, great plot and a frustrating cliff hanger. Can't wait to read what happens next. | 5.0 |
| 410 | In Bloom, is the story if an ordinary girl from Pittsburg, Olivia Bloom, trying to fit into the fast paced lifestyle of LA. Landing her dream job as a fashion designer for Jonquil. With the help and guidance from her friends, Blaine and Parker, Olivia, is prepared to enter the social life in LA alongside the movie stars and a certain famous rock star, Berkeley. Berkeley is a sweet romantic down to earth guy.Katie, has written this book in such a way that a deep bond is formed for all her characters. They are real. They are flawed. This is a sweet love story that will have you swooning and wishing for your own Berkeley boyfriend and your own Parker and Blaine by your side. But like in real life, not everything is smooth sailing. Olivia and Berkeley have to deal with their lives, relationship, and her past.In Bloom, is a light sweet romantic read. No cliffhanger. | 5.0 |
| 411 | The beginning of JUPITER WIND was good, but in some ways I felt like I was treading through familiar YA dystopian territory. Then the main character is leaving for Jupiter, as in the planet. Okay, I guess I should have figured this out from the title, but there is a healthy dose of classic bodly-go-where-no-man-has-gone-before scifi in this book. Fortunately, I adore both dystopian and scifi, so I thought it was great mix. Christian roots are evident, but not disruptive and handled in a realistic way by the characters. Overall enjoyable and I can recommend without reservation for tweens and older. | 5.0 |
| 412 | I just finished "Craving Redemption" this morning and I read "Craving Constellations" a couple of months ago. I really LOVED both books. All I want to read right now are books about MC clubs and these were two were GREAT books! If you like a good MC book, READ THEM BOTH!!! Looking forward to the next book in this series :-) | 5.0 |
| 413 | If you like action but with a space twist, this series is a good read, and priced right. Looking forward to the next in the series | 3.0 |
| 414 | While some aspects were interesting and funny, the book felt disconnected and boring as a whole. I learnt little of practical use that experience hadn't already taught me. Some of the humour caught me off guard and was nice, but overall a disappointing experience. | 3.0 |
| 415 | There are two definitions of the word "diet," one is a plan of eating, or of the types of foods usually eaten by humans or specific animals. The other is a weight-loss plan. This book pushed weight loss pretty hard. I'd have enjoyed it more had they simply given the recipes rather than focusing on (outdated and unproven assertions about) weight loss.That said though, the book was full of a LOT of great recipes: quinoa dishes, cous cous, soups, lots of lamb, falafel—all the stuff you'd want in a Mediterranean cookbook. It also had shopping lists based on cooking every listed dish for one week. Sounds expensive, right? Is it really possible to purchase half a cup of vinegar? | 4.0 |
| 416 | Thank goodness I found this after all books were published. I would've gone crazy waiting. 6 books. Super quick read - enjoyed immensely!!Here's the premise...Girl meets boy, boy is f'd up, get the picture? BUT it's so much more than that. It's smart, witty, sexy, sad, and hopeful. Will the girl get her man or vice versa? Read it! | 5.0 |
| 417 | This was a good book it explain what going on in the locker room for the new York giants it was good | 5.0 |
| 418 | The Secretary of defense, congress, and Obama Don't understand the need for a strong well trained military nor do they understand what people go thru in training to become the very best . All they want to is cut, and cut without protecting our freedom with a well equip, and trained force.ppl | 5.0 |
| 419 | In my view all lawmakers should be required to read this - as should all those who think war, any war, is a good idea. Should also be required for all those who had "support our troops" bumper stickers. | 5.0 |
| 420 | How can it not have been obvious half way through the book? Very much surprised at Allingham. Will try her again for more of a surprise. | 2.0 |
| 421 | Another awesome addition to the series Scott! Vee knows how to stand her ground and kick some butt when need be. There was some great plot twist action during the trial and I loved, again, how there was character cross over from your Baby Girl series! And by the sound of another couple coming together, the last chapter and epilogue... There will more in this series, which makes me smile. Thank you, as always, for writing these awesome books! | 5.0 |
| 422 | I have many writing reference books on my shelf, but this one seems to be resonating better then the others. Maybe it's because of the many examples; I don't know, just know that I'm enjoying this one more then some of the others I've read. | 5.0 |
| 423 | Most Christians don’t know a lot about the Old Testament or our Jewish heritage. I was fortunate that at one of our previous churches, the assistant pastor was born and raised a Jew and, as an adult, accepted Jesus. He was very active in “Jews for Jesus”. Our congregation learned a lot about the Jewish religion and the Old Testament from him. Also, I have read and studied the Old Testament some over the years, but I am still far from knowledgeable about most of it. I learned a lot while reading this book and am grateful for the opportunity to have found it.“The One Year Holy Land Moments Devotional” is an excellent source for information and wisdom from the Jewish and the Christian perspectives. Since I was reading it for review, I read it straight through. It was very easy to read as most weeks are tied together under a topic and the content flows smoothly. I also really appreciate that there is a topical index in the back for reference so that I can use it at a later time to review some of my favorite topics. Both writers did an excellent job. Both the Jewish and the Christian perspectives are presented, as well as, their similarities and differences.Some Christians think that the Law and the Old Testament should be disregarded since Jesus came. But Jesus said "Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill the law” (Matthew 5:17). If we are ignorant of the “law” how can we know what Jesus came to complete? To be sure, one can be saved without that knowledge, but it helps us to understand the whole picture.Some of the things I learned while reading the book are:“Abraham became the first person to be called a Hebrew. The word Hebrew comes from a word that means “side”. The whole world was on one side, and Abraham was on the other. The whole world believed one thing, but Abraham steadfastly believed something entirely different. Abraham’s bedrock faith in the one true God is the very foundation upon which Jews and Christians alike have built their faith traditions. His willingness to stand against the culture is a model for us all.”“Job realized that he never really had anything to lose in the first place. Every human being enters this world with nothing and will leave with nothing. Job said the Lord has given me what I had and the Lord has taken it away. Praise the name of the Lord.” (Job 1:21“King David wrote I have CHOSEN to be faithful; I have DETERMINED to live by your regulations.” Psalms 119:30There are many other things I learned, but you will just have to read the book and find wonderful bits of treasure for yourself.If you ever read devotionals and even if you don’t, I recommend this book as one you should add to your reading list.I was provided a free copy of this book for review from Tyndale Momentum. I was under no obligation to provide a favorable review. | 4.0 |
| 424 | For the first third of this book, I was intrigued and enjoying the excellent writing. Then I found myself unable to put it down. Stanley Peke, the central figure, who at age 72, could not be written more perfectly - an unlikely hero who grows into the role simply and seamlessly. And he is flawed as heroes in literature are. I am not familiar with Mr. Stone, but he proves that the craft of writing remains alive and well - and that it isn't necessary to use 400 or 500 pages to create characters, events, action and emotion. Moving day is a marvelous, in-depth character study for both Peke and for Nick, the thief against whom he is pitted; the action and suspense are plentiful. I might never have read this book had it not been offered to members of Amazon Prime in their Kindle First program. I am extremely grateful. Thank you Amazon. Bravo, Mr. Stone! | 5.0 |
| 425 | I've been here since the beginning and have yet to go away unfulfilled. Nicole keeps you wanting more. As long as she writes it I'll read it. | 5.0 |
| 426 | This book is good and keeps you interested in the story. It has a good story with some hot sex. | 5.0 |
| 427 | "What are you doing, Sergei?""No more, Bianca." He tossed the pillow onto the bed behind her. "We're done playing this game.""What game?""The one you've perfected." He stepped closer, and her smaller hands flew to his chest. He could have easily overpowered her, but he immediately halted his forward motion. "Bianca, I would never use my size or strength against you.""Sergei…""No." He placed a gentle finger to her mouth, silencing her rejection. "One kiss, Bianca. You let me kiss you properly one time. If you don't feel anything— if you really don't want me— I'll go downstairs and sleep on the couch. After I fix your door in the morning, I'll never bother you again."Her perfect white teeth dug into her lower lip. Finally, she nodded. "Okay. One kiss."I continued on my Roxie Rivera week-end marathon binge and read Sergei. Sergei ranks up there with Dimitri as my favorites out of Her Russian Protector series. I really enjoyed the story line which includes an interracial relationship, a BBW, and of course, a hot alpha Russian =) Let's not forget about the steam-I think these Russian men know how to do it right!"I'm a big man, Bianca. I can take everything you give me." He thrust up into my slick, wet heat. "Woman, you were made for a man like me."Heart racing, I gazed into his sincere face and realized he meant every word of it. He grasped my ___ in both hands, pulled me forward and then pushed me back on his lap. "____ me, Bianca. It's your turn to make me come."I was excited to see that the author will be continuing Sergei's story in a second book (although Sergie #5 should be considered a stand alone as it is a completely story).I wasn't sure if I should have read Sergei first or In Kelly's Corner from the Fighting Connollys series because the books overlap. I couldn't find the suggested reading order. In Kelly's Corner was released before Sergei was but I ended up reading Sergei and then immediately following it up with In Kelly's Corner and that seemed to work.Still considering this series a bit of a guitly pleasure but one I'm happy to take part in."I've been with a lot of women, Bianca." He wasn't saying it to brag or hurt me. He seemed to be making a point. "You're the first one that ever made me so hard that I ached. You're the only one who ever tormented my dreams." He slid another finger inside me and started to thrust up into my slick heat. "This ____ is the only one I want."Oh Sergei...you sweet talker! Can't wait to catch up with you in your next book! | 4.0 |
| 428 | ** SOME SPOILERS**How do I even begin? I loved "Running Home to You", book #2 of the "Running series", every bit as much as I loved "Running Back to You", book #1 of the "Running" series!"The story of Evan and Juliette(Jette) picks up right where it left off in "Running Back to You" (Did I mention that I Love both Evan and Jette?)The relationship between Evan and Jette has moved forward and they seem to have moved past the trauma caused by Evan's crazy ex who kidnapped him and ended up severely injuring him. They are finally living together happily in Evan's beach house and their bar/restaurant 'Rush' is in the final stages of being finished. (And there love/sex life is still smokin' hot!)While Evan begins training with The New Jersey Sentinels football team, Jette spends all of her time making sure that every detail is perfect for the Grand Opening of Rush. She's also making sure that all of her staff (most of whom are her close friends)are ready for the big day.While all of this is going on author Suzanne Sweeney is also further developing characters that were secondary in the first book(Auggie, Emmy,Reese, Derek and Marcus). I already felt like the secondary characters from the first book were my friends but as the story progresses they begin to feel more like my family.While things look rosy on the outside there is trouble brewing on the inside. Evan is hiding his feelings from Juliette and he is also beginning to act in a bizarre manner creating tension between him and Jette.When things turn ugly between Evan and Jette I never gave up on them even when Jette moved out.I really enjoyed seeing more of Auggie in this book..although we didn't really hear much about him until about 25% of the way into the book. But from there on out he's infused throughout the rest of the story.I also enjoyed getting to see the behind the scenes of pro football with Evan's character and to see pro football from both Evan's perspective as a player and Jette's perspective as his girlfriend.This wouldn't be a Suzanne Sweeney novel if there wasn't some mystery and scary drama involved! While I won't give away any of the details I'll say this...Suzanne knows how to put her readers on the edge of their seats and how to keep up the suspense so that the reader can't put the book down!I read this book in one sitting...which means I was up all night and very sleepy the next day! While things are going really well near the end of the book there is a major cliff hanger! UGH! But this is one of the few series that I don't mind waiting for the last book to come out...as long as it doesn't take too long until the release of the final book! (Did you catch that last line Suzanne?!)This book is already on my favorites shelf and I encourage everyone to read it!I was given a copy of this book for my honest review. | 5.0 |
| 429 | This is my first time reading Mikayla Lane and I enjoyed it. It had a great story that really brings the reader into that world. Character we're great overall, even if I considered Cari a TSTL heroine in the first part of the book. My only real complaint is that it needs some major editing! In parts of the book there are words missing, misspelled words, and the incorrect tense of different words were all problems in the book. In some of these areas I had difficulty trying to understand what the author wanted to say, because of the mistakes. Other than that I think that it was a great book with real potential, and I've already bought the next book, Finding Jess, to read. I can't wait! | 4.0 |
| 430 | I love cook books and I enjoy watching this show; I like seeing the activities on the farm and the way the children are well taught and well mannered. She comes up with some good recipes. I especially like that she did her own work on this book without a lot of professional help. Maybe none. I can relate to her because I am from a rural area. | 5.0 |
| 431 | A very action filled and interesting story. Another Jack Reacher hit by Child. If you enjoy this series this episode will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page. Really, it's that good. Get a copy today and get ready for some really interesting reading. | 5.0 |
| 432 | The plot was okay but there was way too many errors for me to enjoy it. The character's names would change and a different character would reply. There wasn't much suspense and I predicted the ending pretty quickly. | 2.0 |
| 433 | BOOK REVIEW by Michelle:I love Ford Aston.I love him even more after reading Taut.Ford is a character who is just so well written.Clever.He sees a problem, he fixes it.He is a little dangerous, cunning and a quick thinker.Ford is a walking , breathing thesaurus of descriptive words.You want him on your team. When he plays, he plays to win. Rook is the only one he didn’t win.Just when I thought I was a smart ass and had channeled some of Ford’s genius and worked something out......BAM!!!I got blindsided.Crikey. Didn’t see that coming.Ford is everything and more in this book.He has met his match intellectually.Enter Ashleigh.Ashleigh may come across as fragile, in need of saving and a mamma to boot, but she knows what she wants. She likes to talk things out with Ford. She likes to challenge his beliefs in himself.“But yeah, I’m not usually so nice. You caught me on a bad day.”“This is a bad day? What are you like on a good day? A saint?” This brings the smile back, at least partly.“No, on a good day I’m myself. On a good day I would’ve left you in your car all night.”She looks over at me quickly. “Would not’ve.”Ford thinks he knows what he wants. He thinks he can’t show emotion, but he is hurting from Rook.He wanted Rook. He can’t have her. He won’t settle for less.I’m not an emotional guy. I mean, I get what she’s saying, but even after my dad died, I never wanted to like, kill myself or anything. I have a strong sense of preservation. And I suppose that’s why I don’t always put others first.Ashleigh likes to interrupt and question Ford.And then she does shut up and go away.I sit here thinking it over several minutes before I come to the conclusion that I have just been word-slapped by a girl who never raised her voice or used profanity.Ford likes to control.Game on.Ford likes his space.“Sphere of privacy, people. Now.”I could so see Rutherford saying that. It made me laugh. I think that is a quote that will stick with me forever. I can actually see Sheldon from Big Bang Theory saying this. Ford is after all a genius.But there is more stuff going on here than first meets the eye and I loved watching it unfold.I loved watching Ford...evolve.“Yeah,” I say to Kate, my captive audience. “That’s some shit right there.”Ford is growl worthy.His sexual side is... * growl *“ Tonight I promise you perfection. So just give in, Ashleigh. Give yourself to me and let it happen.”I simply love listening to Ford’s inner monologue.Where are you going, Ford?I don’t answer the voice. Partly because I have no idea and partly because it’s not good to encourage the internal monologue.I know I am odd. I do, I admit it. I understand this, I own it. What can I say. I was just born this way.This is my new thing, since I met Rook. I’m trying to make amends for any and all weird past behavior. I figure trying to blow him up on the golf course counts as something that requires an effort.Ford and Ashleigh’s road trip is a healing trip for Ford. He is getting much benefit from playing the Knight.“It was your absence that woke me, not the noise you were making.”Every time J.A. writes a book or a spin-off in this series I will pick it up ASAP and read it.I am addicted.Simply. Addicted. I am having withdrawal , already.Bring. On. Bomb.Michelle | 5.0 |
| 434 | Sally Goldenbaum has done it again. She continues to develop her characters while still establishing a mystery for them to solve. | 5.0 |
| 435 | Okay...can we gently call a, "time out?" I freely admit to my overly-positive bias re essentially all things, "Forgotten Realms." However (before I go on, know this brutal honesty I am about to share was not fun for me!), this time, and by "this time" I am referring to the ENTIRE Sundering series...I must admit to the troubling possibility that I have entirely, "missed the boat." Despite my pretty solid capacity to move through a LOT of quite complex & intricate Sci-Fi collections and walk away from 95% of them comfortably certain that I "got it" perhaps on 4-5 differing levels (no bragging here! all us serious reviewers are also serious readers of other tough, heady material out there). Folks, I gotta tell you...after completing Book V in this series, I freely admit to a strong sense of utter confusion as to where the hell this saga is even going! I get it..."something" catastrophic is supposed to be coming to our beloved Forgotten Realms (hence the subtitle...Sundering) but after book 5 has passed which has been just as disconnected to the rest of the series as all the other books have been from one another; one would think by now it should be at a minimum fairly clear to the reader just WHAT the hell world-ending event is on the near horizon! But I am still unclear what the "sundering" will result in, what is to stop it, who will intervene, and what both + and - outcomes may happen? Perhaps this is the real danger involved in having 6 different authors contribute a major peice to an allegedly "single" story...even if they are all great Forgotten Realms writers? The War of the Spider Queen was a grand accomplishment involving many authors! And I could list other "multiple contribuer" works that hit the mark...but this one has been a disappointment. | 2.0 |
| 436 | one of the best books ever. after I saw the movie I had to read it!! recommend it to anyone | 5.0 |
| 437 | This story was filled with filler words. Not as factual as it should or could have been. Slightly bordering on boring. | 3.0 |
| 438 | An in depth view to handgun shooting. All points raised are justified by detailed support by the author.A good book to confirm what has been written before on the subject, very decisive on what works best.Overall a very definitive helpful book on handgun shooting, for both defense as well as target shooting. | 4.0 |
| 439 | I was blown away by this wonderfully written story where Emily escapes her fate of banishment dictated by her Aunt in Regency England to a convent for her unacceptable behavior. Liam, the hero who is in modern day Tennessee and is a musician, is the yin to Emily’s yang as they are an entertaining couple to read. The conversation between both of them had me turning pages because the dialogue was written appropriately for both time periods, giving the story that extra kick it needed to really pull someone into the scenes and become connected with the characters.I also loved the humor because Emily was very proper. It gave her an edge of wittiness without coming off as too naive in a modern time (because she had time-traveled to the future.) Liam had a Southern vibe about him that made him sexy and insecure without seeming inadequate to truly be the man for Emily.The twists and suspense in this story had me consistently intrigued. I could tell Bella enjoys suspense by the way she writes it. I am normally not a big fan of suspense, but this book did it for me because of the romantic elements and fantasy weaved throughout. It’s like nothing I’ve ever read, and I’m looking forward to reading more of Bella’s books! I highly recommend this book to people who love fantasy, time-travel, a sweet romance, and/or suspense…it’s really hard to pin this book down into one category, except to say it’s a must read for anyone who loves any or all of those elements in the stories they read. It’s exceptionally well written.Laurie Kozlowski | 5.0 |
| 440 | This was one of the best books I've read in a while. This book had everything drama, joys and sorrows. It took me through every emotion possible. Tiece showed out with this one. Talent was definitely showcased. This series was good from book 1 and then book2 picked up and took it further but this book....part 3.....OMG! This is the type of fiction I like where it have the lies, the sex, and the drama but it's told in a believable plot. Nothing was rushed and you were drawn into the characters and their situations. I found myself taking sides and rooting for particular outcomes. My mouth was hanging open in disbelief at some of the situations and others had me on the edge of my seat. I won't give away any of the story only tell you that you need to read it for yourself. It will not disappoint. My only caution is that you read the entire series to truly follow the story. THANK YOU TIECE for sharing your talent with us. Great Job! | 5.0 |
| 441 | Big disappointment . Most if the items listed were insignificant. There was no room to add very many extra items. | 1.0 |
| 442 | I barey made it to the second page of the second chapter before having had my fill of the name dropping and mentions of deisgner this and antique furniture that. I will not even attemp another by this author. | 1.0 |
| 443 | I read this because my granddaughter and her friends have been really caught up in this trilogy. I really didn't like the fact that the story line goes against all the values we try to teach our children. I really disliked the fact that, in order to survive, they had to kill everyone else. I didn't bother to read the other two books | 1.0 |
| 444 | A Look InsideDo not for a moment think that this is a romance novel. It definitely is not. While there are romantic relationships involved, the story is much deeper. Its title, The Hurricane Sisters A Novel, is accurate. This book covers many social issues today that are often held in family secrets. While it is slow-going at first, once the “secrets” begin to be revealed, the story moves right along. Set in the Charleston, South Carolina area, typical of the author, the characters are well-developed. The book is not, in my opinion, appropriate for younger readers, due to the nature of these “family secrets”. It could easily be turned into a soap opera for television. | 4.0 |
| 445 | One of the first series that I have read by HM Ward and I loved it. You can not go wrong with any of her books! Go read it and head on over to the Ferro books you will get so wrapped up into them that you can never have enough! Pick this up and any books by HM Ward you will not be disappointed! | 5.0 |
| 446 | Wow. this book is incredible. I almost couldn't get through the first two chapters. I pressed on and finished it. I love it and hate it at the same time. If you like romance in a twisted way this book is for you. Keep in mind it's not for the vanilla thinking or squeamish. | 5.0 |
| 447 | The best book I have read in a long time. Makes me want to read more by the same author. | 5.0 |
| 448 | Well child you did it again!!I haven't read anything by you I haven't enjoyed!!!!!!!!!!!!ALREADY bought the next book in this series and ready to sit down and start on a new adventure. GREAT JOB. LOVE YOUR WORK. | 5.0 |
| 449 | This is the story of Willa and Knox, they have history, maybe a touch of family rivalry, and a lot of chemistry between them. His family owns the Loveless Brothers Construction company in Magnolia Bay, while Willa's family owns the Dunn-Right Preservation which helps to make sure the historical homes don't lose their historical history. Willa wants to buy a historical home, but soon discovers that Knox has already bought it. They have always had a bit of competition going between the two of them so when she learns of him buying the house, she's not to happy, and to make matters worse her little sister is getting ready to marry a Knox brother, this also upsets her. Now, true enough that they have always had a bit of a rivalry, but still yet they share a passion for each other which neither has admitted to themselves let alone each other. With the wedding just around the corner, the two of them decide to make a bet, the bet is for the HOUSE! Who wins, for that answer you will just have to read the book. But, the story is good for many reasons one being that Willa and Knox, are like two pieces of a puzzle, they fit together perfectly. Where Willa is not strong, Knox is. And, vice versa for Knox. I felt that their could have been a bit more of their history told to give us a better look into each of the character's, but at the same time, it was great watching their story unfold with each page read. If you love to read about love, I truly think many will love this story. I know I did... | 5.0 |
| 450 | A young woman travels back in time and falls in love with a caveman? Never did I think this would be a premise of a book I would absolutely fall in love with, but I put my trust in Shay Savage and she delivered a beautiful life-long, love story.This story is written in Ehd's points of view, which is a good thing because he does little more then grunt (huh, not much different then today's man). We don't hear much from the heroine because, even though she talks a lot, Ehd can't understand her (again not much different then today). Through good writing, the reader experiences with them the struggles of their life and the pureness and simplicity of their love and companionship. I can't help but think the setting of this book was intentional to emphasis that this is how life and love should be. In most romance books today and in our society in general, love relationships are filled with angst, grand expectations, and great difficulties when love should be simple and pure to help support us in life's struggles.I hope others, who may be hesitant like I was because of the premise, will take a chance on this book. You won't be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 451 | The two novels should be read in sequence not like I did reading the second book first. The action and story line are true to life, but not being a seal it could be conjecture on my part. I recommend that readers be mature adult as some of the content is very explicit in its sexual content.I hope a third book is forth coming! | 5.0 |
| 452 | As always, another great Baldacci novel. | 4.0 |
| 453 | I finished the Vampire King yesterday and said in my review that my daughter loaned me The Phantom King but I probably wouldn't read it because I really wasn't crazy about The Vampire King. I'm so glad I gave it a try, after all.I really liked this book and will go on to the next. Loved Thane and Siobhan and I still just love Lalura.This was a little more sexual than the first one (a not very nice thought from the bad guy about what he wanted from the heroine) but very, very little. I can't remember but there might have been one kiss before the sex scene that made her his. It did need more passion but the story was good. | 5.0 |
| 454 | I am pulling out my hair awaiting the next volume. This story is amazing with the mob scenarios and love story between Rebecca and Knox. It has me on the edge of my seat reading as fast as possible to get the next line. The twists and turns can only be explained as legendary. Thank you Cassia Leo, for the amazing story and the chance to get the ARC. | 5.0 |
| 455 | I bought Bronze Gods for primarily two reasons; the cover and because it is half written by Ann Aguirre. I have only read one of Ann’s series (Corine Solomon series, the first book) but it was enough to know that I’ll probably like everything else she writes. You’re probably wondering if I even read the synopsis…I probably did but truthfully I don’t even remember it because when I started Bronze Gods my initial reaction was there’s faes in this book?! But I am so glad I bought this book because it exceeded my expectations yet I am kicking myself for reading it a year after I bought it. What was I thinking?The world building was done beautifully. The authors created such a vivid world, with realistic characters that you can’t help but emotionally empathize and connect with. The writing was superb, there were no detail too small to describe; from a description of a small loose button to the dark and grim atmosphere of Dorstaad. I was fully immersed into this wonderful new word that Ann and Andres created. I never once found myself questioning the make-up of the world/or its foundation. There were times I was a bit confused as to what was what because there were flashback/dreams sprinkled throughout the book (the time before the gates were closed to the faes) but I was able to make sense of things as the book progressed. And more so when the book concluded with most of my questions explained.While the world building was incredible, the best part is actually the two leads. Bronze Gods is centered around two CID: Criminal Investigation Department inspectors, Ritsuko and Mikani who are working on a murder case. Someone or something is going around murdering daughters from prominent/Ferishers houses. I was a little worried that our two lead characters would be bland and boring…the whole stereotypical idea of two detectives with the label ‘one is the brain, the other the brawn of the operation’ is used synonymously when it comes to the Steampunk genre (most of the time, when it has the crime noir element). However, a couple of chapters in; I was assured that Mikani and Ritsuko are nothing of the sorts. Stereotypical that is. Both characters have so much depth, with rich history/background that made them come alive on paper. I like that they weren’t perfect either. Ritsuko is clever, organized, always poised while Mikani is the complete opposite. It was interesting to see two completely different type of people counterbalance one another perfectly. I love how the two worked together, their friendship and overall admiration for one another. They always had each other’s back no matter the situation; they were even willing to die for each other. It went beyond just partners, it was more…It was sweet. As you can guess, their work/friendship-relationship evolves over the course of the book into something more, a slow burning sexual tension between the two. Both Ritsuko and Mikani feel something but are too scared to risk the special bond they already have. I mean something is definitely there, they feel it and the readers feel it…it just a matter of if or when will they act on these new feelings. Ritsuko and Mikani’s work/friendship-relationship had me thinking of Hank and Charlie (Charlie Madigan series by Kelly Gay, an awesome UF series I love). I LOVE Hank and Charlie, they are one of my all-time favorite lead couple/duo and Ritsuko and Mikani are very reminiscent of them…so it comes as no surprise that Ritsuko and Mikani just landed a spot on my favorites list. They are definitely characters readers will fall in love with and will root for…I already am.Overall Bronze Gods was an excellent debut by wife and husband team, Ann and Andres Aguirre. It is everything a Steampunk should be; excellent world building, characters, and mystery plot and a dash of romance. The ending wrapped up nicely answering questions to the current problem (for the most part) but also leaves an opening for the next book, SILVER MIRRORS which comes out next month! I am super excited and can’t wait to see what happens next with Mikani and Ritsuko! I loved this book way more than I expected, and would highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys Steampunk, PNR and UF…not a series to be missed. Read it, you won’t regret it! | 5.0 |
| 456 | I'm a huge fan of Ms Burke's work and once again she didn't disappoint. I read this book in one sitting and can't wait for the next part. Please hurry!!! | 5.0 |
| 457 | excellent realistic fiction based on actual figures and events. brings realism to historical events and in doing so increases knowledge of history and americas heroes and villains. | 4.0 |
| 458 | Why, oh why, do I read these books?Disclaimer: I have never been a fan of the Dummies books. Calling people idiots is asinine. Calling your readers idiots is stupid. Okay, I really am dumb. I needed to figure out how to use Quick Books. I hate this book. Do I really need to say more? It was a complete waste. It has a lot of visual noise and information, but what I needed was a simple HOW TO DO IT step-by-step book that got me through the process so that I could run my business, not spend days fighting with software AND a book--time that should be spent on my business.I dunno. Maybe you will like it. If you like Dummies books, well this is for you. It is the usual tripe. | 2.0 |
| 459 | Now this was better than the last one can't wait to see what happens next and everybody gets what is deserved. | 5.0 |
| 460 | Nicely written text- this is not an easy read book. The information is valuable and research is provided. All round good reference | 5.0 |
| 461 | I loved the story line, just wished there had been more action. Gosh wished it had been longer too. Can t wait till Em and Hunters story | 4.0 |
| 462 | We had Tails first, and my daughter has loved it for months. (She's 16-months-old now, still loves it -- and has been asking to have it read to her for about 6 months now probably, maybe longer.)I find that the pull tabs are a little hard for her to do by herself, but she can usually make them work.We did also have the hippo head get torn off (she was trying to help it BURP -- which she thinks is hilarious); I've glued it back on, so we'll see. (She doesn't seem to mind when I use my hand as the top of the hippo's head for the same effect -- not bothered by the missing part at all.)In general, the book is very sturdy and will take a lot of use/abuse. | 5.0 |
| 463 | Yet another beautifully written and beautifully illustrated Jan Brett book. I think this is one of the prettiest ones yet. | 5.0 |
| 464 | I just loved this book! Its so funny, sexy and intriguing. Its just so funny all 4 sisters happen to have their mates in this new town they moved to. I just feel for Hannah cause she's the oldest and the mama bear trying to protect her sisters. She totally freaks when her sisters get mated by these males. It happens fairly quickly. I got hot and bothered reading it that is if I wasnt laughing my butt off. I'll tell you one thing. I think all those girls needed a spanking. They were horrible at times to their poor mates. Getting away with things they shouldn't have been. HAHA. Loved this one. I swear I couldnt put it down until I was done reading it. Not often are there books like that. | 5.0 |
| 465 | I keep this book beside me a lot. The passages have a calming effect because it talks about things in nature. Great copy! Happy to GET THIS BOOK! I love this author's words. The book is still in good condition after all this time. By the way, forgive me for not having done this review before now. Life happens ALOT. | 5.0 |
| 466 | This is a novel set in the 13th century, this is book # 1 of the series of books called The Tiger and the Dove, the author is Rebecca Hazell, I had the opportunity to read this book, but let me tell you in my on words, what its about. This is a story of a girl name Sofia and she was a princess of Rus, Sofia is the main character of this story, while you read, gets to a point that you do not want to stop reading, Sofia is going to become your friend your daughter, your sister. This novel set you back in time to the year 1239, Anno Domini.Sofia was 12years old, she was a princess of Kievan Rus and her country was going to be atack by Mongols, because in that era the Mongols own a lot of lands. So in order to safe Sofia, her father send her to Constantinople, where she was going to be married and also her uncle live there. She embark in this big ship across the river and in her way to Constantinople her retinue was assault by Mongols, and almost all of her retinue were killed. She was taken prisoner by one of the leaders of the Mongols, his name was Argamon, he was also the son of the great Batu Khan of the ordu of the Mongols. So since that day the life of Sofia change for bad, she was assault really badly by this Argamon, he hit her, she was made his slave and his concubine. In the urdu Sofia get to know Q’ing-Ling she was Argamon’s mother, she was a very spiritual lady and with time Sofia get very close to her, and Sofia learn to love her and Q’ing-Ling learn to love Sofia as well. At the same time Sofia became very close to a Buddist monk name Dorje and this monk help Sofia in a spiritual way. At the same time Sofia start taking lessons to speak Mongolian, she was a very fast learner, she learn to speak Mongolian and she learn English and French and Italian, the prisoner’s were from all over Europe and Sofia learn to speak with them.The time past and Sofia was more calm, because she learn that she was going to be with the Mongols for a long time, but that did not stop Sofia from thinking how she can scape from the Mongols and get back to her country, to her father, or to go to Constantinople.The day come and Sofia had the opportunity to scape with the help of Dorje. Dorje introduce her to a man from Iran that from time to time he get to the camp of the Mongols and he help Sofia.Sofia get to scape with a girl that was Sofia’s servant. This scape was incredible you have to read the book to see how Sofia scape after 3 years living with the Mongols.Now I invite you to read this beautiful book, and the book # 2 Solomon’s Bride to see what became of Sofia, because when you think Sofia is safe, something happen to her. The beauty of Sofia, is how she is going to learn about different religions, different countries, how she learn how to read in and speak Farsi, she grow not only in age but mentally ..I can say BRAVO…. for Rebecca Hazell for this trip to the 13th century, and for me, I have learn things about Mongols and from Iran and different religions… | 5.0 |
| 467 | I was kept in the dark till almost to the end. I really enjoy mysteries and thisWas a good one | 5.0 |
| 468 | Received via NetGalley3.5 starsThey say that opposites attract. Well, Liz and Linc are opposites-at least where their loyalties lie. On opposing forces in the post-apocalyptic world in which they live Liz and Linc are thrown together when Liz infiltrates the Beta Corp to gather information crucial for her side in the war and to discover information important to her personally. The ultimate military man, Linc takes his job seriously and when ordered to keep his eye on her he does so with enthusiasm. His eyes, his hands, his mouth...there is no part of this covert operative that is not under his dedicated attention. As the war rages on Linc and Liz continue their undercover games as the unthinkable happens. Love captures them both and complicates things greatly. Doesn't it always?With Freelanders, Revolutionaries, Beta Corp and the like, On Her Watch is a hodgepodge of factions all vying to be the victory for their side and their way of life. For those that like their romance suspenseful (and HOT) On Her Watch is sure to please. It is action packed with enough twists and turns to make any reader dizzy. Liz is one tough chick and Linc is an alpha male warrior any woman can fantasize about. I loved the supporting characters and hope to see more of them in future books by Rie Warren. Although I had a little difficulty connecting with the story initially, it quickly became one that was difficult to put down. So...I didn't! | 3.0 |
| 469 | Everything I've made out of here has been delicious. Dorie Greenspan has fabulous, unpretentious recipes that everyone will enjoy eating (and looking at). | 5.0 |
| 470 | I am late to appreciate this fine woman's poetry. A few quotes from a friend is what got me interested. When you learn of her work, you'll want this book so you won't have to track down her work from so many decades. Sharp of tongue and crisp of wit, this fine collection will give many a cold rainy afternoon's armchair & hot cocoa the polish it so richly deserves. | 5.0 |
| 471 | I enjoy Pamela's books. I enjoyed both Stella and Max in this book. I also appreciate this being a stand alone book. | 4.0 |
| 472 | Real good book I recommend 1 & 2. Part 2 leaves / off of part 1. I recommend ages 18 and up. | 5.0 |
| 473 | This book is extremely informative discusses about different herbal medicinal products regarding curing sexual problems of any Gender. The informative listing of any potential side effects was also a plus in keeping me informed as a reader. This book is very useful and helpful. Great job! | 5.0 |
| 474 | The humanization of a struggle I was completely ignorant of. You hear or read of wars, uprising etc. in various parts of the world but may never put a face on them. It's so easy being an American to gloss over atrocities when they don't directly impact us. We tend to rely on public media to tell us what to be indignant about and often it meets some media mogul's agenda. Pay attention to "this" because - insert hidden agenda, oil etc, here. Fabulously written, engaging story. I would highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 475 | $3 Billion dollars missing. William Von Becker of Ponzi scheme fame is now a suicide in federal prison. New York City crime and Wall Street high finance mix in this thriller. A fun weekend read.For those who have not read the first Jason Stafford:BLACK FRIDAYS (2012): Jason Stafford is a former Wall Street hotshot who made some bad moves, paid the price with two years in prison, and is now trying to put his life back together. He’s unemployable, until an investment firm asks him to look into possible problems left by a junior trader who died recently in an accident. What he discovers is big – there are problems, all right, the kind that get you killed. But it’s not his only concern. Stafford has another quest as well: to reclaim his five-year-old son, “the Kid,” from his unstable ex-wife, and then learn just what it means to make a life with him. The things Stafford discovers about himself in the process are every bit as gripping as his investigation, and when the two threads of his life come together – the results are unforgettable.My review: GOOD STRONG STORYTELLER very entertaining, The Characters have depth. It's all about balancing - Wall Street, North and South, self versus world, crime versus honesty. The story opens with a harrowing death. Next we see 44 year old Jason Stafford being released from Federal prison after serving two years. He had been a millionaire Managing Director of a NY investment bank until his creative accounting, false filings and trade malpractice with billions of dollars was exposed. His only remorse is that now his MBA is no good and he missed his son. Prior to being convicted, he and his wife had worked out how to keep half his money by "divorcing" and setting up a trust for their son. Sad to say he got what was coming to him again as his gorgeous self-centered, Cajun from Louisiana, ex-wife Angie has deserted him and their son while she shacks up with guy who doesn't mind who he throws a few punches at. His 5 year old severely autistic son Jason Jr, called affectionately "the Kid" by his dad, is parked with his mother-in-law not getting any professional treatment for the last 2 years which is critical at that age (the mother should be jailed for abuse). Jason breaks parole, flies to Louisiana to retrieve his son & finds he is confined to his room 24x7. They return to his apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where Jason is completely overcome by the attention his son needs. He takes action and find a schooling for his son but that costs money he doesn't have. He gets a lucky break in a call from the CFO of a Wall Street Investment firm offering a job for two weeks. They are heading into a huge merger, The Securities & Exchange Commission is going to be looking at everything. They want some assurance that nothing will be found, and if so they want Jason to find it first so they can do damage control and who better then a thief to find thievery? One of their traders died on a boating trip and Jason is tasked to deep dive his files. His research makes what he did time for look junior league and the mayhem commences and the FBI now want Jason to go undercover! If that's not enough Jason starts making up for time lost in the pen with new girlfriend Wanda. My 74 year old dad and I both read it and he had no problem following all the financial terminology. He especially liked Jason and thought he was a scamp, but Dad always had a soft side for bad boys. | 4.0 |
| 476 | Here is my honest review of this book at this time....SPOILER ALERT.I got this before the revision happened. LOTS of errors.I re-downloaded it after the revisions....STILL LOTS OF ERRORS!!!But a few had been corrected so I knew that I had the new "corrected" version.I even offered to proof read this for Ms. Caspian for FREE and she turned me down.One reason the story is hard to read...all of the typos. Here's a couple of examples - "She was totally interest3ed in this guy" - and - "Before Tara could say anything he pressed his lips to his." Excuse me?? Both of these are simple typos that could be easily corrected and should have been caught by the proof or beta readers.Another reason this story was a bit hard to follow is that the author kept repeating herself. Example - "So my dear, you seem very cold. I can feel your nipples poking into my chest," he cooed. She flushed at the words, her body already on the edge with desire and want. She wanted him so badly, and she could feel her nipples harden not just from the sudden temperature change, but also because she wanted this man as well." - See what I mean??The first 40% of the book is Tara arriving in Alaska. We find some background info about her and it's good info.Then she meets Uriah and the next 12% is a tour of the house. (52% total)Next 6% is dinner. (58%)Next 8% - five days have passed?? (66%) We don't get to see any interaction between the two and yet...At 81% into the book she is in his bed.I would give the following stars...5 stars because the description sounds like a book I would love to read thus the reason I downloaded it4 stars because I am SO glad that I got it while it was free.3 stars because the idea behind the book is good...but it needs help so that the reading is smooth.2 stars because there was not much background on him, his home (which sounds grand), and not much romance between the two lovers.1 star because I finally gave up on correcting it in my head just so I could understand what the author was saying.I am giving it a 3...because I can see the potential in this book but it fell flat of reaching the goal of being a truly entertaining book that would allow the readers to escape their personal reality. (At least that's the main reason why I read books!)I wish Ms. Caspian good luck with her new editor. Hopefully they will be able to get a beta reader to help out too. | 3.0 |
| 477 | Something about Joshilyn Jackson's writing appeals to me at deep levels. Her characters are so well defined and are quirky and interesting enough to keep me involved to the end. She writes about everyday life in a very un-ordinary way. Always anxious for her newest book to be published...hard to wait. | 5.0 |
| 478 | Compared to the first book, this one was kind of disappointing. It wasn't terrible, just not as exciting as the first. Lela and Malachi are in Rhode Island and they spend quite a bit of time apart trying, it seems, to make each other jealous with other partners. There are a lot of teenage-angst issues to deal with and, quite frankly, Lela as Captain of the Guard just doesn't work all that well for me. That being said, though, I thought the writing was well done and the plot, although slow moving in some parts, did eventually move along, setting the reader up for the next installment in this series. It was a decent book, although not as exciting as the first, and I am looking forward to the third book in this series. | 3.0 |
| 479 | Obviously, this is a great book. It is historically-correct in its telling, the story is insightful of the culture and the fictional characters are well-written and believable | 5.0 |
| 480 | The whole Trilogy was like a roller coaster of emotions. The way they met, was the beginning of Possibilties . Loved the series!! | 5.0 |
| 481 | The adventures of Benjamin Weaver exprizefighter and detective in the world of mercantilist empire building is rousing historical fiction. The conflict between Bourbon France and Georgian Britain serves as a perfect backdrop for an intricate tale of espionage, companies, finance and silk. While not as engaging as Conspiracy of Paper, this is an excellent novel. | 4.0 |
| 482 | What a wonderful book! It is interesting from cover to cover for both my children and me. Loved this book. | 5.0 |
| 483 | Jacob (Jake) "The Snake" Sommers walked away from the only woman he ever loved Michelle (Shell) Knight Carter four years ago and regretted it ever since. Jake is finally ready to be state side and wants to win Shell back no matter what. Jake has been offered a job at Black Knights Inc gives him all the motivation he needs. When The Black Knights are threaten with assassination by mob boss. All Knights do everything in their power to protect themselves and their families. Jake sees this as an opportunity to prove Shell that he's a changed man. Shell gets weak kneed and wobbly around Jake but he broke her heart. She won't let Jake back in her life that easily. Will the mob boss be caught? Can Jake win Shell's heart again? Will Shell admit her feelings? Your answers await you in Rev It Up.I'm coming to find that I'm never disappointed with this series so far. Ms. Walker continually keeps the story fresh, exciting, mysterious, and incredibly hot. Our hero Jake is broken down SEAL that needs TLC from the only woman he wants Shell. Shell has built walls around her life to protect herself and her son Franklin. I'm anxious to see where this series goes. Ms. Walker is definitely on my must buy/read list. Looking forward to my next adventure in reading. | 4.0 |
| 484 | I normally read fantasy, paranormal type reads and was looking for a good one with a Christmas theme. This is a novella so it's always nice to have a good short read during such a hectic season. I loved Niki's character and the strength she showed in the face of such tragedy. I can understand her reluctance to share her talent with others for the fear of them seeing her as a freak of nature but her talent served her well in this book. The book started off a little slow but only because of the telling of the back story and setting the scene of what was to happen. There is mystery involved and the ending was quite a surprise. This was a nice holiday read. | 5.0 |
| 485 | I LOVE Loubel! I think i rated this already, but Amazon won't leave me alone.Good read, if you're invested in the series, you know what to do! | 4.0 |
| 486 | I'm a huge slow cooker fan, and in my new gluten free ventures, I love things that are easy! This is the best of both worlds, as Patrick has included some great recipes in this book. I also like that he's included a few breakfast slow cooker recipes; I had never thought of using a slow cooker for breakfast but hey, I'll give it a shot! | 5.0 |
| 487 | This was only my second book by R.L. Mathewson, but what I have discovered is that the author has quite the sense of humour!I loved the constant bickering between our H/h, Connor and Rory, and the fact that, when I wasn't chuckling with something I had read, I found myself with a constant smile on my face.Connor and Rory first meet when they are just children, and spend their early years and into adulthood being a thorn in the others side. Their being forced to work together will bring new confrontations, but will also bring to the fore emotions that have been bubbling under the surface all these years.If you like your romance with a touch of madcap comedy, then this is the book for you! There are moments that will make you laugh, moments that will make you smile, moments that might even bring a tear to your eye, and even a few moments that will have you fanning yourself!This is a feel good read, and the perfect book for a summer afternoon lazing about. | 5.0 |
| 488 | Great characters and great book. The story is not predictable and he develops empathy for his characters. I am so glad I found this author. | 5.0 |
| 489 | "Perhaps some evening your soul is hungry. Not for anything in particular, just a soul-hunger. A longing. Something is needed beyond what television is going to give. Something about God, or about the meaning of your life, or about eternity.""A Godward Heart" is a devotional collection by John Piper. John Piper is a well-known author, preacher, and teacher. He is well-known for his book, "Desiring God". Piper spurs on to encourage, challenge, give insight, and bring us nearer to God through his writings in "A Godward Heart".Are we longing for something more? If so, this is our chance. To pursue our deeper longing. Something that a blaring television can never satisfy. A longing that draws us nearer to the Lord, and sends us on a quest to go deeper in our walk with Christ!One of things I deeply appreciate is his note to the readers. There is where I found these words: "I have written. And you are reading. And God is ready to act. My words are not Scripture. They are not infallible like God's words. But my earnest aim in all I write is to be faithful to God's written Word in the Bible. To point to God and his Son and his works and his ways."In this book, Piper offers meditations for our journey. Oh, how our journey would be greatly changed and challenged, as we read and meditate on the things within the contents of this book.Each devotional is relatively short. They are thought-provoking devotionals that help us to go deeper into Scripture. It is devotionals that will encourage, inspire, give you insight, and finally and most importantly give you something to meditate upon. Not only meditate, but being drawn nearer to the Lord as you seek Him and answer to the longing God has placed in your life- a longing that only He can fill.I was given a free copy of this book, in exchange for a honest review by Waterbrook Multnomah | 4.0 |
| 490 | I am hard-pressed to name a Stephen King book I don't like, so let's get it out of the way that I do like this quite a lot. The story covers an interesting topic. That being said, I have always felt this to be weaker than a lot of his other novels, for a few reason. Much like the lack of uniqueness in his name, Johnny Smith has one of the least-interesting personalities among SK's creations. It's hard to explain, but I just don't really find his motivations particularly interesting. I found the ending to be a little unsatisfying as well.This one is also noteworthy because it's where King begins his tradition of directly referring to events or characters from other novels of his. | 4.0 |
| 491 | The characters caught my attention on the first page. Their situations and how they worked to resolve them, using God's and their families' help, is true to the Amish way. I would (and have) recommended this book to others. Stoltzfus knows what she's writing about. | 4.0 |
| 492 | Love and Skate is a Young Adult romance by author Lila Felix. This book was a sweet and enduring tale of how two people worked to move on from the secrets of their past so that they could have a better future.Nellie Forester is a beautiful alternative roller derby girl. She likes to put out a tough front but on the inside she really just wants that sweet and lasting kind of love. The hard part is that her rainbow hair, tattoos and piercing can make it hard to get close to people. Nellie grew up with the perfect life always doing what made everyone else happy. That is until she got hurt so bad that she decided that making everyone else happy was making her just the opposite. She decided to ditch the clean cut look that was forced upon her and let her true self shine.Owen Black is tall, dark, handsome and tatted. After being betrayed by the only girl he ever loved he made choices he cannot take back and feels guilt he cannot get over. He has closed himself off from love. After watching how his bad decisions affected everyone around him he decides to get his life on the right track.Owen meets Nellie in class and is taken aback by the blur haired beauty. He knows from the first moment that this girl is different and that she is meant for him. But can the two of them get over the betrayals of their past relationships in order to have a future together?For me, this book was a sweet Young Adult that is relatively low (as far as typical New Adult goes) drama. I do wish the more intense drama at the end of the book had started a bit sooner. But, that being said I did really enjoy the book and still had a hard time putting it down while I was reading it. The characters were well developed and the love story felt very romantic. At times Owen's gentleness with Nellie made my heart do somersaults. I just loved him. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting a romantic and enjoyable story. | 4.0 |
| 493 | Kept me near the edge of my seat. I loved the characters. I look forward to the next book. Was scary and unexpected twists and a sweet ending,but I want to know what is going to happen to Race. Give me more!!!... | 4.0 |
| 494 | Love the characters and the the stories . Please keep adding to the series with new twists and turns. I am an avid reader and download as soon as I see it on Amazon. | 5.0 |
| 495 | Book two of the New Camelot series. From the very first word, I was drawn into Gawain and Nimue's story. Betrayal, secrets and an ending you won't see coming. I laughed, I cried and I loved every single word. Torie James is a master of making magic with words. If I could give it more stars, I would! I can't wait until the next book! | 5.0 |
| 496 | I just finished Indulging in Irelyn and I loved it. Zolt and Irelyn are a cute couple and they definitely has some obstacles in their way. Zolt is an ex-NFL Quarterback that has been sidelined for his whole career from a dirty play during one of his important games. Because of that he hasn't even been the same. One thing he remembers is a young girl trying to comfort him when he was hurt. Believing she was a figment of his imagination, he goes through the motions of his life. He is a man whore that never gets with a women twice but he did even say that if he meet the girl he thinks he imagined then he would move hell and earth to be with her. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise. She is real! One thing, she is in a relationship with Marcus (douche canoe). She has been trying to get out of this relationship for awhile b/c she is just not feeling it but hasn't made that move because she is scared of Marcus. Meeting Zolt at her Daddy's firm (Zolt is a lawyer now) just puts things into perspective for her and she wants to be with Zolt. What will happen when she tries to break up with Marcus? Will he be willing to let her go? You will have to read and see....I loved Zolt. He was hot, sexy and just plain delectable! He was sexy, he was charming when he needed to be. He had a lot to deal with so his sometimes crazy moments were understandable but like most guys he wasn't secure in himself and just needed to believe in him and Irelyn. I loved Irelyn (love the name by the way!) I can say at first I was annoyed with her when she wouldn't break it off with Marcus but once you find out all that is going on it was warranted. I can say that the chemistry between Zolt and Irelyn was scorching. The tension and the angst was sexy and once they were able to acknowledge, blew me away.I loved the characters. Brody, T-Bone, Cody, and Rachel. They had their moments and was pivotal to the story. I honestly cannot wait to see what happens. I was definitely not expecting that and can say I was shock.I really did love this story. I thought that it flowed really well in between all the characters yet sticking with the plot. I enjoyed it immensely and couldn't have asked for a better job from the author.Honestly this story had me from the get go and I was not able to put it down. I love when I cant do that, it makes it more for me an enjoyable experience. You honestly cannot pass this up.Story 5Sex 5Overall 5Reviewed by Beggin from Mommys a Book Whore | 5.0 |
| 497 | I would love to have these three as my body guards any time. Wow. Kidnap me and keep me safe! Hot! | 5.0 |
| 498 | “The Great Palpitating Revelation came with a distinct lack of the accompanying symptoms it was supposed to trigger. There were no bells ringing. There was no sense of walking on air. She did not feel high. Loss of appetite? No.What she really felt was a damn foreboding sense of looming inconvenience. This was definitely not part of the plan. Her plan.She pushed away from the door restating the initial accurate assessment of her true feelings, once more for good measure. ‘S***! Love!’The fact is that nobody believes in love at first sight. Until it happens to them.”This little bit of story is the perfect illustration for why I adore Victoria Danann and her Order of the Black Swan series – it appeals to, and goes a long way towards satisfying, the hopeless romantic in me while at the same time finding its roots in a brilliant intellect that also happens to be gorgeously written. It’s as near to perfection as I’m ever likely to find.The second book in the series picks up immediately where My Familiar Stranger ended with B Team scattered and Elora and Ram’s wedding imminent with a baby on the way. We get introduced to a very interesting witch in Litha Brandywine and Storm is the subject of Litha’s revelation so eloquently received above. Again, to give much more of a summary not only risks spoiling the story, but also wouldn’t come close to doing it justice.The cast of characters continues to expand as we get to meet more of Ram’s family as the wedding approaches and we learn of Litha, her upbringing and heritage. The adventures continue as we are introduced to Abraxas Demons and werewolves, not to mention the continued fight with vampire. The wedding itself is a tremendous undertaking with many hilarious, sexy and enlightening scenes throughout. Watching Litha singlehandedly bring Storm back from the heartbreak of losing Elora, however, is a wonderful gift full of humor, determination, love and devotion that was a privilege to read.Once again, Victoria Danann has crafted an elegant story with nuggets of incredible humor and intense sensuality waiting to be discovered by the reader. She entices readers with her smooth and musical prose to come along for the ride no matter the danger level. I found myself willing to follow this cast of characters anywhere, just happy to along for the ride. And I believe I’ll just stay here for as long as they’ll have me. | 5.0 |
| 499 | Tis a very w ell written book and put you right in the front seat of that squad car. As Working police , officer I Have a great respect for lAst enforcement men and women. THis book should be read by all civilians so they can learn to appreciate what law officers do all over this great country! | 5.0 |
| 500 | Lord Dominic is self assured, handsome, charming, outgoing, and proud. He runs his estate fairly and his people are very loyal to him. He has always had his pick of women, with the reputation to match. He is looking for a wife, a helpmate; only to find out he already has a betrothed.Lucy is beautiful, spirited, and intelligent and has some baggage from her childhood regarding body image. She had been trained to run an estate, but is prepared to remain a spinster if she cannot find love.These two characters are enchanting. Watching Dominic having to woo a woman, discover the meaning of love, and have to earn the trust of a woman who he unknowingly hurt years ago was fantastic. Seeing Lucy become more self aware and learn about the power she has within her had me cheering. Their road to a happily ever after had me a bit anxious but in the end made me smile. What does Ms. Holt has in store for us next?I received an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. | 5.0 |
| 501 | The cover of this book caught my interest, the first time I saw it as did the title. I am a huge Stephen King fan and I love horror. Who can resist picking up a book called ‘It lived in the basement’. And I wasn’t disappointed. Though the story is short, it is engrossing. It has been well written and keeps your attention throughout. For the best experience, switch off the lights, get under the blanket and read it with a flashlight. Sahara Foley has an exceptional style of writing and I hope to read more horror stories from this talented author. | 5.0 |
| 502 | This book spoke to my heart about being more grateful for the things that I tend to take for granted in every day life. I appreciate Ann's honesty in her struggles. Her writing style is different than any I have read. I like her style and respect the gift God has given her in her writing. I admit I was lost in some of the pages and reread many parts to allow it to sink in. Her style is unique, very wordy and dramatic. I recommend this book for anyone seeking to find joy in our everyday blessings. | 4.0 |
| 503 | great series and a quick read. I enjoyed this series a l poo t and will look for more books by this author. worth your time to read. | 5.0 |
| 504 | A brutal murder in the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia bears an eerie resemblance to the murder of an archivist in a college library in Trondheim Norway. In both cases the corpse has been flayed and the head cut off. Eventually, the similarity of the crimes leads investigators, Felicia Stone form Richmond and Odd Singsaker from Trondheim, to work together to solve the mystery. The case in complicated by a rare book from the 1500s apparently covered in human skin that might have belonger to the first serial killer.The novel is dark with graphic descriptions of the murder victims. That coupled with the description of the mendicant monk in the 1500s who wrote the rare book makes for a very eerie setting. Although the moving between countries and centuries is interesting, it does make for a rather disjointed presentation in the early chapters. When the detectives begin to work together, the narrative follows a more straightforward course.The plot contains many clues as well as red herrings. If you like to try to solve the mystery along with the detectives, you have plenty of information to work with.The novel contains a great many characters. In the early part of the book we get detailed thoughts from many of them. I thought the author spent too much time giving us the thoughts of minor characters thus distracting from the plot, but it did give a more rounded picture of the people involved in the story.The writing seems stilted at times, but it's difficult to know whether this is the translation, or the author. Once you get into the story it's not bothersome, but it is a little off putting in the beginning.If you enjoy a dark mystery, a serial killer, and graphic descriptions, this is a book you'll enjoy.I reviewed this book for Net Galley. | 4.0 |
| 505 | though interesting, I found it difficult to keep interested because of the diction. If it was truly written in the 1800s I can understand why. | 2.0 |
| 506 | I don't know if I can do this book justice but I'm sure going to try. This book is just as the title says... it was CRAZY GOOD y'all. I loved this story. I strayed up all night reading because once I started, I could not stop. It was sweet, sexy, HOT, sad, heartbreaking, and full of angst. This book will tear at your emotions in such a deep way. It is not only a love story but it is also about second, third and fourth chances. It is about living life and taking chances. It is about going above and beyond for the ones you love. It is about being true to yourself and knowing you are worth it.I loved the hero Maverick. He is a Navy SEAL (I mean who doesn't love a military man). He is a total man ho when we meet him. He uses women for the one thing he thinks he can get from them and moves on quicker than you can blink your eyes. When he meets our heroine, he is literally knocked on his butt by his feelings. Maverick has such a good heart though. I will say that Maverick dues have a dark secret that could year then apart. His times in war were sad and dark. There is no other way to describe them. It makes you appreciate it military men and women that much more.Now on to the heroine Windsor. I loved Windsor. She was smart, funny, but a risk non rush taker. She lives for numbers and didn't like change or taking risks. She was always scared of risks and how it could jumble up her life. When she meets Maverick, sparks fly. She denies she wants him. She totally turns him down. But a girl can only hold out for so long and when these two came together, it was beautiful.Now on to the hard parts of this story. The prologue is a total mind eff. I mean seriously! Chapter One then backs up a year and a half and shows us how they get to that point. Their romance is different. They are each holding back for their own reasons. They are both afraid to let each other in because of past awful relationships. They both have seriously effed up families so a HEA seems impossible but when you take risks and live for the moment, anything is possible. There is also an incident that happens toward 3/4 of the way in the book that had me sobbing and going through the emotions with the characters. Oh gosh. It was sad. I won't give away any spoilers but have tissues ready for several scenes in this book.I also loved the secondary characters. I loved Gretchen. The scene where she is dressed in lingerie and holding a riding crop- classic! I also loved Morganna. She was fierce, determined, and so freaking loyal even when she didn't have to be. I loved Stone. He was Maverick's voice of reason. I really didn't care for Steve but to reach his own. He spelled TROUBLE! I hated Nash in the beginning and he grew on me by the end even if he is the ex.This is my first book by this author and it surely won't be my last!! I'm hoping she continues this series with some of the side characters! 5+ AMAZING STARS! Go one click this book today! | 5.0 |
| 507 | As always, I loved visiting witch central. I highly recommend this to any fan of the series- and if you aren't a fan what are you waiting for? Go pick up the first book in the series now! | 5.0 |
| 508 | This may be a good book but I haven't been able to get into it- and it is small and short. I am a prodigious reader of many genre, but just didn't like this at all. | 1.0 |
| 509 | ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆I just finished this awesome book, and I loved it. This was my first steam punk book as well as a first from this wonderful author. I will be looking out for her other books in this series, especially the Duke. I love those bada*** alphas so very much. I just know he has an incredible story out there just waiting to be read. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ | 5.0 |
| 510 | I really enjoyed this story. It is intelligent sci-fi with an interesting plot and characters.It could really use some editing, especially towards the last few chapters where the lack of editing actually confuses the plot.I would prefer not to see multiple points of view in the same scene as it becomes tough to follow at times. Also some of the minor back stories are a distraction.But it is a worthwhile story that most sci-fi fans can enjoy. | 3.0 |
| 511 | Once again I'm left speechless. Ca$h has done it again, he is truly a beast with the pen. I love everything about his style of writing. I most definitely recommend this and all other ten titles that Ca$h has written. | 5.0 |
| 512 | Honestly, I selected this book because it was a daily deal, very inexpensive book, but it turned out to be a great read.Setting is in 1900 and involves medical information from that time. Takes place in NYC so I could relate to it living nearby that area. Strong female character and lots of mystery. | 4.0 |
| 513 | I loved this book. I started on the free amazon download and ended up at my library searching for this book. It didn't disappoint. I don't even know how to describe how I really feel about this book. It was wonderful. | 5.0 |
| 514 | this book is very similar to Christian Grey story but it definitely stands out on its own. This is a very well written book with great plots and lots of erotic scenes. | 5.0 |
| 515 | This finely crafted novel about a small-town sheriff in rural Wyoming is a rare and pleasant treat. The characters are infused with all the attributes from a Louis L'Amour cast, but with well-tuned restraint and in a modern setting. James Pruett, a black sheriff in Sublette County, Wyoming, deals with his share of hard-drinking cowboys and stubborn ranchers, all while attempting to balance what's left of a battered personal life. As a string of murders begin to take prominent figures from his town, he has his hands full putting the pieces together. Author Guthrie leads us gently through a page-turning, action-driven plot that reveals surprising turns in every chapter. The writing is tight and succinct with just the right touch of spare, poetic lyricism.A true pleasure to read, and I for one plan to visit Sheriff Pruet again. | 4.0 |
| 516 | Ira Berkow begins with a column on legendary Manager Casey Stengel, who helped put the hapless, but loveable Mets on the map in 1962.In time, with Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman leading a young pitching staff, Cleon Jones and Tommie Agee at the plate, the Mets would be winners in 1969. The Mets would triumph again in 1986 behind Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden and Gary Carter.Excellent read by an excellent writer. | 5.0 |
| 517 | this book requires reading between the lines..The characters get all jumbled up and looking for the badest guy is ridiculous for causing all the pain and harrasment the main character is subjected to ...imagine getting handcuffed for a minor traffic infraction and then being hunted for murdering that cop...its okay but do not purchase ... | 3.0 |
| 518 | I always enjoy a good story without explicit sex episodes. This was interesting historical fiction and the author gave enough suspense to hold my interest. I recommend it to everyone. | 5.0 |
| 519 | This book was given to me by a mentor many years ago, when I was going through a breakup and relationship "drama" stuff. Mind spiraling, constantly strategizing in the outside world for how I could get my needs met, never succeeding, because underneath all my strategies was insecurity, confusion as to what those needs even were, etc. I was clinging, emotionally grasping, unknowingly turning off the very people from whom I was seeking comfort and stability.I was in so much pain that I was willing to sit down and put the time in and do what is suggested in the book.And my whole world changed. It's too long of a process to describe here, but I learned how to FEEL what was going on, and therefore move the pain through and out of my body, all the while in the very process of doing that sending myself and my past pain the love that it was so seeking from outside myself.Don't get me wrong, I've long since gotten over the whole "loving ourselves is enough" mentality of the bohemian and feminist movement that I was very much a part of. We are human, we were meant for closeness and intimacy. So I don't think the goal is to just learn how to "go it" alone how I always thought we should be able to before. But this book helped me love myself so utterly and deeply that I knew how to take care of myself through my hurts so that I could then communicate authentically, not manipulatively. I was able to state what I needed and how I needed to care for myself. No more grasping. No more desperation. Unless, of course, you're talking about the desperation I felt to continue to connect on a daily basis with what I discovered to be the most beautiful, soft, radiant, warm, loving part of myself. Doing these practices became my favorite part of every day. I became addicted to loving and discovering myself!!! :-) That then started drawing people TOWARDS me, because for the first time I was connected to it myself.Some people have said some of the exercises are hokey, and the term "inner child" turns some people off. Please, don't throw out the baby with the bathwater. Our inner child is just the FEELING, emotional and receptive part of ourselves. Not our intellectual, thinking, heady part that always uses strategizing in the outer world as a solution, often completely missing the mark in its best attempt to meet our needs, because we've never even learned how to tune into what we're REALLY wanting and needing. This book teaches you how to do it.My only complaint is the book title. It just doesn't really suffice for what the book is about. To me, it makes it sound like it's only for people who don't have community and friends and feel alone. No, it's about connecting with the part of you that is so wholly beautiful, tender, and loving inside, and radiating that outward naturally so that you are in a state of constant feeling of Oneness and connection. I know...two more words that will turn off the anti-New Age crowd. Oh well... :-) | 5.0 |
| 520 | I always like Toby Neal's books. Intrigue, romance, dogs. Lei us a fighter and through adversity manages to come out ahead. | 4.0 |
| 521 | I really enjoyed the book. Was a quick read. "It's a book that you don't want to finish, simply because you cannot stand the idea of the ending. You just want it to go on and on..The characters couldn't have been better and the story more enthralling as it unraveled, leaving me breathless. I couldn't put them down! | 5.0 |
| 522 | To be read in order, great series with lovable characters and hot sex scenes. Read the first book because it was free but now I have to read them all. | 5.0 |
| 523 | This is the story of a genius who finds it hard to live in a world of ordinary humans (a lot like Sheldon on the Big Band Theory). He has a tough time connecting with others in a sincere, meaningful way. So he creates a computer program that is self aware, Semmant. He enjoys observing Semmant as he develops almost like a parent/child relationship, but also like an externalized version of himself. Meanwhile, our hero goes on looking for love in all the wrong places until the climax when both he and Semmant have to decide how they will answer true love's demand for complete honesty.The author is a genius. His prose is beautifully written. This is a very cerebral read, and even though I felt a large portion of it went right over my head (as I'm no genius myself), I still enjoyed it and felt I was peering into a true lover's soul. | 4.0 |
| 524 | Never a dull moment; it will keep you guessing. But because of the violent content and subject matter, this is a mature audience only read. | 5.0 |
| 525 | This book arrived from Amazon in mint condition. It's a book that everyone should read. This author has a lifetime experience in food research, and he concludes that we were not meant to eat animal flesh. My breakfast today was kale leaves from my garden with half an apple and a bowl of watermelon chunks. I'm so healthy since I have been on a plant-based diet. Weight was not a problem, but I have new energy, and I think The China Study will be a second Bible for me. Please read it. | 5.0 |
| 526 | From the first line to the last,Through the Wildwood had me hooked. I couldn't put it down, except for a few moments when I needed to pace around my room because things were getting entirely too intense! Before I knew it I reached the end and was sadly disappointed when I tried to hit the arrow key on my keyboard to continue reading and nothing happened. As a huge lover of high fantasy, this book and this author are going on my list of must reads. Thank you so much for the hours of enjoyment and near heart attacks. | 5.0 |
| 527 | This novel comes on strong and the pace doesn't let up until the final paragraph. It's a burner in all of 116 pages, and I had it done in about 90 minutes.Synopsis: A drifter stumbles into a L. A. area diner to find a hottie who thinks the world will open for her with her husband dead. Complications ensue.The writing is simple and straightforward, in the first person past, very colloquial (for the early 1930s). The story is simple and straightforward, but there is a lot of space for the reader to explore. There is an awful lot going on between Frank and Cora that goes unsaid, and it's up to you to figure out which way it might go, before it very quickly does. It's two shallow, selfish, impulsive and not-that-bright people coming up with plans that fit themselves perfectly, and it doesn't go well.Frank is a fast mover, itinerant and restless, and Cora has dreams and designs of success and contentment unburdened by thoughts of preparation or achievement. Both are after something better, although neither knows what that might look like. Their collision is hot stuff, right from the eighth page. The novel was tried for obscenity in Boston but that was more than 80 years ago, and by today's standards this is all relatively tame, prime-time content, both the sex and the violence (there are some fun, saucy plays on the word "hard"). This book is suitable for high schoolers, and is the seminal example of American noir writing.Reading through this, I couldn't help but think ofBlood Simple]. Move this novel to Texas, and you've got almost the same thing. Mix sex, money and murder and trust goes out the window.And do I detect a cynical commentary on the dubious promise of the American dream? Doomed husband Nick is a naturalized immigrant, so happy in his new land, his demeanor and carriage portrayed as provincial, sweet and endearing, implying ignorance. This doesn't help him at all in a modern, mechanized, interwar America.Bottom line: This is fundamental 20th century American writing, a genre-defining novel, and you should pick it up and read it. It's easy, the story is compelling and fun. | 4.0 |
| 528 | I was totally into broken Millie. I could hardly put the book down. Millie gained strength even though everything in her life was a mess. I loved it and can't wait for book two! | 5.0 |
| 529 | I love leafing through this book when I need a pick-me-up. It's jazzy and bright and unapologetic. I love color and I love this book. I only wish I could replicate the results shown here, but my budget won't allow such grandeur. So I rely on this book to transport me to truly magical places. | 5.0 |
| 530 | I was curious to read this book due to the title. It did not disappoint me and while I expected to be offended was glad I was not. | 5.0 |
| 531 | I thoroughly enjoy most all of koontz's stories. but not this one so much. there was none of his usual humor and sense of fun which make the sometimes horrifying topics entertaining. I kept expecting a change and got none. | 3.0 |
| 532 | Wonderful story of love and understanding. Jesse is handing something, and Bridget knows it, but she loves him anyway! Look forward to more from this author and this series. | 5.0 |
| 533 | I'm sure it was a Great adventure -- but I forgot what it was about; I will go back to it someday. | 5.0 |
| 534 | "At Any Price" is an intriguing romp through gaming culture and the emotional mine fields that two people have built up after years of unpleasant experiences. Looking forward to seeing where Aubrey goes with the Gaming the System series. | 5.0 |
| 535 | Long before the term behavioural finance there was someone writing about the significance of identity. Long before the witty Buffett-isms, someone wrote those same words as part of his Irregular Rules. And long before Michael Lewis carved out his own position as the Wall Street storyteller du jour, someone else did so with similar eloquent finesse. Today, nearly three months have passed since George J.W. Goodman died on January 3, 2014 - or, as the financial after world knew him by, Adam Smith. A name created for him by the publisher of New York Magazine so as to keep his weekly Wall Street columns anonymous.Rarely have the need to quote from a book been greater, and a good way to start is with Paul Samuelson's front-cover phrase "a modern classic", as it embraces the book beautifully. On one hand the book is eons ahead of its time, crafting the mindset-house that practitioners like Warren Buffett, Peter Lynch and the behavioural finance entourage would furnish. But on the other hand it has a clear scent of the past. Every book is in some way a reflection of its time. The principles and aura of Benjamin Graham's Security Analysis (published 1936) would for example likely have been vastly different without the experiences of The Great Depression and so would The Money Game, first written in 1967. The ebullient 1960s are ever present in the book's dense 250 pages.Which brings us back to what The Money Game is about - image, reality, identity, anxiety and money in that order. "If you don't know who you are, this is an expensive place to find out. That has to do with people who want to lose". But do not be mistaken, despite the personal writing style (later described as that of "a witty urban dinner guest") the book is full of substance, just very elegantly served. It is a clear heir to the Jesse Livermore crowd - people who view the markets as a top-down organism. But it has also proved to be a treasure trove for Grahamites in pointing out the opportunities that abound for people with a bottom-up mentality. Value and The Game must and will co-exist and jointly move about in a Yin-Yang relationship.Re-reading the book cover, to cover the brilliance of the chapter What Are They In It For? strikes me again. "Ninety percent of the people in the market don't care about making money". The term "people" might also have been exchanged from meaning individuals investing own money to civil servants within mutual fund houses. But the importance of being part of what's going on, being there and knowing things, supersedes the making money part, at least correctly defined.One is reminded of Lord John Maynard Keynes: "The Game of professional investing is intolerably boring and overexacting to anyone who is entirely exempt from the gambling instinct; whilst he who has it must pay to this propensity the appropriate toll". The size of the appropriate toll via lower returns on high friction-cost trading and being sucked into what's hot at the moment are at the same time detrimental to the overall return of the pool of savings, yet opportunity for the value investing community. But the irony is that money is the way we keep score in this game, but "for the true players you could take all the trophies away...as long as there is a way to keep score they will play".The simple brilliance of the author's Irregular Rules (the name itself breathes genius) speaks for itself. But allowing myself to single one out, it has to be Rule#2: "The identity of the investor and that of the investing action must be separate". As displayed by the different Rules, part of the quality of the book is the author's impeccable ability to dance to the right as well as to the left; his bias is hard to detect, leaving the reader with the task of being subjective. On a closing note, being so ahead of its time, what did Adam Smith have to say about high frequency trading, topic of the day via his modern-day heir Michael Lewis? Worry not, he devoted an entire chapter to this: "-Irwin, tell the truth now, if all these computers go on the air, as you say, does individual investors stand any chance? -Well, there is always luck."This is a review by investingbythebooks.com | 5.0 |
| 536 | I truly enjoyed this book! Perfect follow up for Safe House. Love the main couple. Love the loyalty and support. But.... You won't leave us hanging will you Dez? What about the other 2 brothers? And the liberators ?? Surely you plan to let Jessie and Sam find loves as great as Kendra. And surely we will get to read about it, right? Great! Can't wait! | 5.0 |
| 537 | Gilead will go into literary history as one of the classics. There's no doubt about it. The complex issues of a dying clergyman in a changing Midwest town speaks to our lives still today. And they will continue to speak in years to come. This is a must-read novel. | 5.0 |
| 538 | I have to say I was drawn to this by the author's quirky and appealing tweets!It's not my usual choice of genre, but I'm so glad to have discovered such a fun read - exciting, fast-paced with really great, well-crafted characters and a good twist.Early pages made me stop to check that I hadn't missed an earlier book (I hadn't, there isn't one) but I was quickly hooked.Sophie is a really great character. I'll be looking out for the next in her series of adventures. | 5.0 |
| 539 | Bought this book for the grandson and we believe that it helped his math skills. The book arrived in great shape and on-time. | 5.0 |
| 540 | An enjoyable, inventive science fiction novel with an interesting premise and a story that gets deeper and more interesting as the book progresses. | 5.0 |
| 541 | This was not what I was expecting and I appreciated the weirdness of this novel. It was not a happy read particularly, although it does have a happy ending. I enjoyed the way the characters grew internally while they stayed frozen physically. This left me thankful for reality with all its flaws. The author did a great job of conveying the eternalness of our personal struggles. | 5.0 |
| 542 | What a great book. This is my 2nd Brooke Moss book. I have a new favorite author. Both books had everything I love in reading. Laugh out loud moments. Her quirky sense of humor comes out in her books. The deep love that takes a while to act on It. So much more that I am not articulate enough to put on paper. Just LOVED the book and wish everyone could give any one of her books a try. | 5.0 |
| 543 | Emmanuel's book is so easy to follow and so right on for everyone, it is incredible. How delightful to read, follow and do as suggested. It opens one's heart, brain and mind to peace and security. | 5.0 |
| 544 | I always look forward to the next Alex Delaware novel. This was true to the series & did not disappoint ! | 5.0 |
| 545 | This was a book I really enjoyed. It so many stories going on at a time. I would recommend it | 5.0 |
| 546 | I'm a big fan of Dr. Krauthammer, so I was really looking forward to reading this book. I kind of knew going in that it was a collection of his published articles during his career, yet I didn't let that bother me. But once I got into the book, it bothered me. I found it a bit boring at times reading articles from 20+ years ago. I did not feel compelled to keep reading it, and put it aside for ling stretches of time. I eventually finished it, and was glad I did. It got better as it went along. I will say, his articles from a few years ago regarding US foreign policy, with respect to Russia in particular, were right on. He pretty much predicted what's happening today. | 3.0 |
| 547 | Initially I was disappointed with the style and so many things were unclear to me. The book was however very, very interesting and I just couldn't put it down. When I reached 80% I realized I started to read from the book two, somehow bypassing book one. So it was not the author, it was me. Very good read, but I recommend you rather start with the book one :) | 5.0 |
| 548 | For fans of the Mortal Instrument Series this concluding installment will leave you fairly satisfied. Almost everything is tied-up neatly with a shiny bow.However, my major critique of this novel is all the filler and unnecessary POVs that do not push the plot forward; rather, I'm assuming they serve as a commercial for Clare's upcoming series taking place in the same world. I almost guarantee you that, like me, you will be reading quickly past the "Maia" and "Emma" POVs because you never really cared about them to begin with since they were never established as important characters from the start, and because their integration into the main plot have been disruptive at best. If you do not read their parts the story does not suffer, which further emphasizes the uselessness of their POVs.In general, though, I would still recommend this book if you've been with Clary and Jace since the beginning. As mentioned earlier, the conclusion is satisfactory, if a bit treacly (nothing wrong with that!). Plot-wise I think you could see some of the conclusions coming a mile away, which makes the story anti-climatic at times (especially the final battle). Also, some of the actions and decisions made by the adult Clave members borderline on being a bit too idiotic and irresponsible to be believable. Oh, and remember how everyone complains that the ending to "The Return of the King" in the Lord of the Rings trilogy is too long? Yeah, I felt the same way with this novel. | 3.0 |
| 549 | Alex Callahan is a journalist forced to use his own investigative skills to track down the man who kidnapped his twin sons. Cue some five-hundred pages of Alex traveling across the country to question various people."The Murder Artist" started okay, but eventually became a complete chore to finish. The first half goes through all the elements involved in tracking and solving a kidnapping case. Local police, FBI agents, private investigators, media assistance....it all seems accurate, but it's not terribly thrilling. When Alex strikes out on his own, you would think that would kickstart the tension and suspense. But....no. The second half of the novel is Alex chasing various leads and questioning a never-ending supply of people. He will meet up with one person who gives him some information, at which point that person will direct him to another person for him to get some further facts from. It's just endless. And he doesn't even seem like a particularly good investigative journalist. At one point he has a magician right in front of him mentioning a "rope trick", and never actually follows this up. Instead, he ends the interview and starts visiting bookstores to learn more. Huh?There's just a long line of delaying tactics employed to drag out the word count. The worst offender is the voodoo ritual Alex participates in to apparently learn some more information about the kidnapper. Only to not learn much at all, and advised to question yet more people. And if the detective on the case has all these ideas about what leads Alex should follow and who he should question - WHY ISN'T THE DETECTIVE DOING THIS HIMSELF?Perhaps the most grating element of all is the fact that this had the potential to be really creepy and exciting. A magician who has gone off the rails to employ murder as part of his act? Sounds great! There are also brief shining moments when the killer taunts Alex by leaving clues, or leading him on a creepy goose-chase through a cemetery. But it doesn't add up to much. The author is too busy having Alex question people to pay any attention to other elements, such as....WHY THE KIDNAPPER IS DOING THIS? I would have appreciated some more insight into the kidnapper's mindset.Also got annoyed at the portrayal of the twins' mother. She gives up hope very quickly, hassles Alex about spousal support payments, and is not heard from again. Didn't ring true for a second, and the "uncaring mother" is a cliche I would like to see less of in kidnapping-themed thrillers (particularly considering a woman is one of the co-writers).I forced myself to finish this. It was boring, unsuspenseful, and unbelievable. | 1.0 |
| 550 | Every book of Angela's that I have read, I have loved!! This book is no exception. Ash is troubled by an experience in her past and has trust issues. Scott has to work at gaining her trust. We also meet the cast of characters that are Scotts friends. The friendships between them are real and sweet. I hope that we see this as a long series of books. I love this author - she is one of my favorites!!! Now buy this book!!! :) | 5.0 |
| 551 | John O'Donohue is one of my favorites and this book is wonderful. He writing is beautiful. This is one of my favorites | 5.0 |
| 552 | Jake and Abby..two broken souls who find each other and make one healed soul. This book had more twists & turns than a wooden rollercoaster..I threatened to stop reading a few times but had to continue because I had to find out what was around that corner. T.M. Frazier did not disappoint in this dark romance. | 5.0 |
| 553 | Portland, Oregon, is the perfect fit for someone like Meg Reed. It’s a city with a small town feel, where she can crash on the couch of her best friend Jill, now that she’s graduated from journalism school. . .Dollycas’s ThoughtsMeg Reed is a fantastic new heroine on the cozy scene. She embellished her “adventure lifestyle” just a bit to land the job but in the day and age you do what you have to do to get hired. Like Meg my sense of adventure is from a watching standpoint but she sure did give it the old college try. Her father was an investigative reporter and like him she keeps digging until she get answers and in this case she needs to find out why one of the reality show contestants took a dive off the top of Angel’s Rest. She is certain it was not an accident.The author has created a great cast of supporting characters as well. Meg is camped out on her friend Jill’s couch until she can afford a place of her own. Her friend Matt is a great friend but there is a little romantic tension there. Her boss Greg seems to a great guy but he could also be a suspect, no spoilers here. Meg is always so nervous around him and their interactions add a bit of humor. Like me, Meg tends to spill things and is a bit of a klutz, especially around her new boss.The setting for the story is a character in itself. Kate Dyer-Seeley is very descriptive in her writing making it very easy to see what the characters see. The beautiful skylines, the rocks, the cliffs, and the trails through the woods. Oregon has some very beautiful places for adventure enthusiasts and she sure does them justice in this story.The mystery plot is also really good. It has the expected twists but there is one in the woods that had me on the edge of my seat and when the details were revealed all the hair stood up on my arms.Kate also gives us a little cliffhanger!!! I hope the book comes out in 6 months, waiting a year would be torture :) | 5.0 |
| 554 | A tale where love comes out of nowhere—in the middle of nowhere. This clean, snarky Alaskan romantic adventure—heavy on the kissing—can be enjoyed anytime of the year. Once again Amy Matayo has poured personality and spunk into each of her characters bringing them to life. Not quite as strong as her debut novel, but the last movie quote in the book alone makes it worth the read. I wonder what Amy has planned next for this series…I’m so ready! | 4.0 |
| 555 | Rarely does such a calmly presented manner on a far from calm issue.... (especially when so precious little leisure is to be had these days around the dinner table and en famille) comes along as this timely tome. Engageingly and accessible written, with the author's two feet planted on terra- ferma in evidence.... Chockful of sound advice to browse through and to consider. Smart smartly inserts a mood reflecting a certain urgency ... understandibly so as with each passing day, the maze of social interactions -imbued with or void of trends and traditions- tends to get more and more entangled than it would appear necessary. While not your typical book-for-success genre, it is decidedly recommendable as a commendable oeuvre. Without a doubt, Smart might not only prove a good read for the smart, but also for the forward-thinking sort of parents. Recommend purchasing two copies, one to give and one to keep and to refer to, too. Pronto. | 5.0 |
| 556 | Anna Seaton and her sister Morgan, granddaughter of earl, have gone into service in the Earl of Windham's household to hide from their disgusting brother and his disgusting plans for them. This book allows us to become acquainted with the Windham men and this family. As the story unfolds you will sigh, laugh and yes tear up in several places. If you are looking for a story full of torrid sex scenes, this isn't for you. However if you are looking for story with love, respect and a few sensual intimate scenes, this is it. For me personally I liken this to your favorite pair of worn jeans or most comfortable Jammie's. I read this book twice a year because sometimes I just want a love story about love and not about sex as so many stories are now. | 5.0 |
| 557 | Yes there is love, but she puts you in this story like you are there. I enjoyed it and well like I said already great book. | 5.0 |
| 558 | What is there to not love about Mindy Kaling? This was a fun read that felt like having a conversation. And I loved it! | 5.0 |
| 559 | I enjoyed it and found I breezed through it because the concept intrigued me and the action was fun. I was disappointed that the book lacked a real conclusion, and the reader is eventually required to read the whole series to get there. | 4.0 |
| 560 | This is the first book that I have read by Dee Ernst. I think she is an excellent writer. This book was wonderful. I read it in less than 2 days because I could not put it down. I sent her and e-mail to let her know how much I enjoyed this book and I was pleasantly surprised when she answered my e-mail to thank me for reading her book.I am now reading another one her books "Better Off Without Him". I am looking forward to reading more of Dee Ernst books. She is an excellent writer. | 5.0 |
| 561 | I'll admit from the start that I didn't finish reading this book. While the premise for the story is interesting and may prove to be exciting, I had to stop after the third chapter. With page after page being packed with mistakes in grammar and spelling along with the stilted dialogue, I couldn't continue reading because all of those things distracted me from the storyline. As opposed to the reviews that state this book is well-written, I say a well-written book has more than a great plot - it must be proofread and edited before being published and it's apparent this never happened. I give Mr. Saniscalchi credit for coming up with an interesting plot, but he should've gave the same amount of attention to the basic procedures of writing the English language as he did to creating the plot and the characters. | 2.0 |
| 562 | A perfect ending to Hudson & Alayna's story.I am looking forward to Hudson's companion novel and to Gwen's book! | 4.0 |
| 563 | The book is extremely well written. The story is engaging, creative and unique. Overall, quite a long book. It deserved the Pulitzer for its value as literature. But, I would not call it a "page-turner" or a summer beach book. | 5.0 |
| 564 | Excellent book. Tried it once and couldn't get into it. Tried it again and kept reading.A good story about a young mans life and struggles. His obsession with a painting anda young woman. Very good. | 5.0 |
| 565 | I was sent a copy from the publisher through NetGally.Samantha Holt does it again!! I love Samantha's work and love that she is expanding her genera to include completely different elements to her work.I LOVED Eden's Fire. This romantic paranormal story is based around a young widow named Eden. She hasn't had a great life in the last few years and is down on her luck. She prays to the Gods one night for help and to her surprise the God of Fire, Tyondric, standing in her cottage. He is completely breathtaking and helps her start the fire and warm the bath water. She is completely mesmerized by Ty and is sad to learn she will never see him again... Or will she?Tyondric is a God and is bound to help human kind and help save them. Although he might be in for a world of shock when he meets the beautiful Eden. He cannot keep his thoughts away from Eden and she is about to turn his world upside down.Eden's Fire is an amazing journey that will have you laughing, rooting for these two to be together and wanting to jump right into the book to help these two out of rough situations. This book has it all, adventure, romance, love and hurt. It will have you on the edge of your seat and biting your fingernails! I cannot wait to see if their will be another book about on of Tyondric's brothers to follow.Thank you Samantha for another amazing book!! | 5.0 |
| 566 | 3.5/5 starsAnyone who knows me knows I am a huge sci-fi fan. Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Farscape are all coveted favorites of mine, and I have always been into science fiction books. When I saw Avalon pop up for review a while back, I couldn't resist snagging it. Not to mention the blurb mentioned Firefly- which is a smart marketing move on their behalf since I will insta pick up if it is reminiscent of my beloved short-lived show.I enjoyed Avalon myself. I can definitely see where they would relate it to Firefly, but for young adults. A rag-tag band of mercenaries working for a crime lord while avoiding the ITA (which is basically the government that controls space)? Yep- definitely reminiscent of Firefly. I really liked the premise of this novel and it managed to hold my interest, despite a few lulls in the storyline. I also enjoyed the characters, even though we really only get to know them at face value. I wouldn't say there was a lot of depth or development where they were concerned.I liked Jeth as our protagonist. He is the leader of the group and loves a bit of adventure. However, he is protective of his crew, especially his younger sister Lizzie. After losing their parents, the responsibility has really fallen to him, as their uncle Milton hasn't really proved himself to be of much use. Having lost the Avalon to Hammer Dafoe, crime lord extraordinaire and Jeth's boss, Jeth is determined to do enough jobs to buy her back and then try to start a new life elsewhere with his sister. However, what Jeth doesn't realize until later, is that walking away from Hammer isn't going to prove as easy as he thinks. This definitely made me think of Han Solo and Jabba the Hutt! :D Substitute carbonite for an implant that controls your brain and you've got a big problem!I also really liked Lizzie. She's young, but she's extremely tech-savvy and a good addition to the crew. Jeth is very protective of her and while he isn't overly emotional towards her, you can tell he still cares.Jeth certainly never imagined that he and his crew would be swept up into a storm between the ITA and Hammer, as both want the same valuable information a lost ship in the Belgrave Quadrant has in its possession. Traveling to the Belgrave Quadrant is extremely dangerous and has been deemed off limits by the ITA. Ships and people get lost in the Belgrave, never to be seen again. Taking this job is a gamble, but with his freedom and his ship dangling in front of him, it's a risk Jeth is willing to take in order to leave his life of crime behind.This book definitely has its share of twists and turns and there was one that really made me angry! It started a negative chain reaction and really made Jeth's life a mess. I felt complete despair for him and I was really unhappy that this character committed such an act of betrayal. I can understand why they would do it, but upon making such assumptions and not COMMUNICATING really landed not only Jeth, but themselves in a world of trouble.I am looking forward to book two, Meridian, as Avalon not only has loose ends to expand upon, but introduced some new twists and turns that will need exploring! My biggest qualm with this one was that while engaged in the overall story, there were points where I was pretty bored and ready to move forward. If you are a science fiction fan, I would give this one a try. | 4.0 |
| 567 | i really enjoyed this book. it gave me many insights into the muslim world of long ago compared to today. well written and fast moving. | 4.0 |
| 568 | Interesting cast of characters and fun situations although rather over the top. happily the characters are believable enough to continue reading | 4.0 |
| 569 | Ok, so first off, it is indeed a cliffhanger which I am not a fan of. I have never read this author but this book kept coming up as a recommended read and first loves are one of my favorite stories. So, I put this on my tbr list and didn't purchase it until I knew the 2nd book - Complete - was out. That's my new strategy now...fyi.Seriously, this is one of the best stories about 'first loves' that I have read. There are plenty of really detailed reveiws here so I won't go into the whole synopsis of the book but just share why I thought it is an amazing story.First, both Grayson and Lily are just great characters that feel so real. Grayson's home life is less than ideal since his mother is an alcoholic and he finds out that he was an 'accident' so he is a brooder and his personal self-worth is damaged. He is a passionate soul. Lily is just the opposite...she is sunshine and light but very sincere, to the point and intense as well. I also really liked the side characters, Aidan, Mia, Bethany, Ben...all good additions to the story.Second, the POV is from Grayson and it is so well done. You can see, understand, and again, feel everything. It was a very emotional read! I am a reader who needs 'angst' to make a romance a 5 star but it can't be superficial and this one sure does have it. It's a rollercoaster ride of emotions. You will be happy, mad, want to yell....sometimes at both Grayson and Lily. Great writing.Third, this is a pretty clean read! There are not detailed sex scenes or even lots of strong language. I think sometimes authors use strong language and sex scenes to bring the angst but not in this book and that was really surprising. In fact, I really didn't even realize how little detail there was to the sexy scenes until I was done and really thought about it! Very refreshing indeed.I purchased this book as well as Complete for .99c each...omg, what an amazing deal. Both are worth so much more. These are books I will enjoy revisiting for sure. So, download this one and Complete as well because you will want to continue reading the story as soon as you finish this book. And...it will be well worth it! I am definitely a Lindy Zart fan now! | 5.0 |
| 570 | Loved this book. Great short read. Every time I read a new book from Tiffinie it becomes my new favorite!! I totally recommend this one, | 5.0 |
| 571 | Third in a great series, this book keeps you on the edge of your seat. Picking up where the last left off, Helen has been shot, Reese has disappeared and we don't really know who is behind it. We get more answers to some questions from the first two installments. But, even more questions come out in this one. Ace Collins does a good job tying in historical references and bringing the audience along for the ride as we try to decide if it's the Nazi's we should fear or some other insidious organization. And as has been the pattern, just when you're completely enveloped and just have to see what happens next, this installment ends! The design of this series with one installment every month is unique and quite ingenious. It keeps you going, knowing you'll get to read what's next soon. This book was provided to me by Bookfun.org in exchange for an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 572 | Oh what a lovely, wholesome joy it is to take in the sunshine alongside music professor Gus LeGarde! All worries fall away, just being with him as he enjoys the simple little pleasures life has to offer. Food: "For almost a year, I'd been devouring Milka chocolate bars... We'd bought enough for an army, and I considered it my personal challenge to devour one ever night." Dogs: "Max thumped his tail on the grass and nuzzled me with a wet nose... I stroked his ears and rested back on my elbows on the warm grass." Family: "There was something about those sweet little faces, their soft hands and kisses, their incessant noise and joyful shrieks that made me feel whole and alive."Yet, at a moments notice Gus snaps out of his relaxed mood, and the mood alternates from soothing to suspenseful when an emergency presents itself. Here is is, leaping to rescue Lily, a Korean woman trapped in a burning house: "The black cloud rolled with a vengeance now, completely clouding my vision. I struggled to breathe and reached for the stairway rail, trying to balance." Or on another call to action, "With vengeance and absolutely no remorse, I swung again, this time at the back of his head. I put all I had into the blow." These changes in mood drive us through the twists and turns of the story, trusting all the while that all will end on an upswing note, and we will find ourselves with Gus at a cozy place in the end.Note the respect and warm-hearted affection with which Gus describes Kip Sterling, the elderly Alzheimer's stricken man known as `the music man', whom he meets in a local nursing home : "Deep character lines etched his face, offset by dark blue eyes that drifted to days forgotten." Looking at Kip, Gus is touched by the mystery of a mind disappearing. Could Bella, Kip's first and only love, still be alive? Would he, Gus, find her and bring her before Kip in time? Will the old man have the opportunity to say to her, "My Bella. Oh my God. My Bella," before the memory of love fades completely away?Five stars. | 5.0 |
| 573 | I loved this book and can't wait to read her next book!! it was awesome to know that this cod really happen and I'm glad she made it through | 5.0 |
| 574 | I was really disappointed in this book. I have read hundres of romantic suspense. Not a lot of suspense in this book and the main female charachter was a dimwit. I really had hoped for something better from this one. | 2.0 |
| 575 | What's your fandom? Chances are it gets a mention in this book. Everything is in here from Star Wars to Doctor Who, comics to gaming of all kinds. I am in love with this concept: certain gifted people have the ability to obtain superpowers from consuming fiction, TV or movies; essentially, all fiction worlds are real for those who can see them. Imagine watching an episode of Sherlock and then being able to pick up a mass of information from tiny clues - but the abilities only last a short time.Fantastic fun. Some strong language but it fits with the situations. Recommended for all geeks. | 5.0 |
| 576 | It's a bit short though.If you like this book, you should read Carol Radziwill's WHAT REMAINS.It made really sad afterwards, but it was worth to buy it. | 4.0 |
| 577 | I loved this book!! It was fun fast read. I enjoyed the story of Mckenna and Chris. It reminded me of Sex and the City. Looking for her "younger" guy in the city of San Francisco. I enjoyed how this story ties in with the series. | 5.0 |
| 578 | I don't believe I am up to the task of reviewing this book with any success. I'm just not talented enough. But here goes anyway.......I loved, loved, loved this book. The characters are very believable, the suspense is exhausting, the storyline is wonderful. Did I say I loved this book? The book brings unbelievers together with believers and shows them God's power and love. Do you believe in miracles? Is God there when tragedy strikes, or is He only there in the good times? And what about those good times - do we really, really believe that a miracle could happen or do we just speak the words? Do we think think maybe WE are the author of our good times? I couldn't put this book down - and I cried - a lot! I highly recommend this book. It is definitely on my re-read pile and is a new favorite.I was given this book by The Book Club Network for my honest review. | 5.0 |
| 579 | I love the time period of Anne Boleyn and was very happy I could purchase this book for my Kindle. The price, of course, was excellent and I got it instantly. The illustrations are beautiful and I am very pleased with my purchase. | 5.0 |
| 580 | If you're looking for ways to make a nice passive income online, creating a niche website is one of the best ways for setting up an online business. Knowing where to start can be daunting, however, as there are many factors to take into consideration. This guide is an excellent starting point for the aspiring online entrepreneur. It explains the entire process to you from A to Z: from finding a profitable niche, to keyword research, creating a website, marketing and copywriting. Very useful for beginners looking to set up a profitable online business. | 5.0 |
| 581 | A great creepy book that will give you nightmares. The author manages to scare without the need for excessive gore or gratuitous violence (not that I am averse to either of these) . Willow Rose is real story teller whose books never disappoint. | 5.0 |
| 582 | My husband and I got new computers each and he had been using Office 2010 for some time but I was use to Word 2000, Excel 97, and Powerpoint 2000 for Windows XP. We were notified by friends that Windows XP was being dropped so I decided I'd better go learn how to use Office 2010 so he installed it in my laptop and I use it as if it were Windows XP. Nice to be able to learn a new version of things. Stimulates the brain. | 5.0 |
| 583 | Interesting concept but way too short it got me interested but not enough to keep buying short stories disguised as books | 1.0 |
| 584 | Loved the book and the fact that you can't ever guess how it's going to end. Always offers a surprising twist at the end. | 5.0 |
| 585 | And so goes this new amazing book from Nicole Edwards...as her Dedication says..To Love. Nicole just plain writes a damn great story..sexy as hell...but with characters you love...even the ones you sometimes hate. Ethan is the first m/m book I've read, though I have read all of her others. I knew where the story line was going, but again Nicole makes her characters so engaging that the hotness is just the icing on the cake! If you too have read all..or some of her work, then you must add Ethan to your library.If this is your first go around with her writing..you can do Ethan as a stand alone..BUT I'm here to tell you they are an "Addiction"..and you will want more. | 5.0 |
| 586 | I loved Robocalypse, so I bought Amped and it was pretty good. I didn't totally believe the fight scenes at the end but I was able to enjoy them for what they were - a climatic part of the story. I liked that it didn't have an over the top romance angle, mainly cos I like my sci-fi with tech aspects and not romantic aspects, it was enough that I could tell that he was a 29 year old male, but he also had a mission. A good read. | 4.0 |
| 587 | This was a pleasant read. It was a different take and flowed smoothly. There weren't many major errors to distract from it, The way Wickham was dealt with was unusual, but enjoyable as he met his just desserts. | 3.0 |
| 588 | This book was very enjoyable right from the beginning. Women's lives were so dominated by their husbands in the 1800 and this just shows how one man could ruin a families life. The journey that Julia and her children took was very entertaining and showed the gumption that she had to have for them to survive. I felt the book was well written and you get caught up in the story quickly. Hopefully #2 book will be out very soon. | 5.0 |
| 589 | I enjoyed this book very much. Because of authors writing skills I could feel caricatures life. Will be looking for more books from this author. | 5.0 |
| 590 | Story is set around actual places and events with historical context. For the traveler, this book may give you good tip on sites to see. | 3.0 |
| 591 | This is my all time favorite dark romance. Great writing, great story and great book. No other dark romance or books of this genre, that I have read thus far, can compare. | 5.0 |
| 592 | This book of short stories provides a great foundation/introduction to each Marvel Super Hero. My 5-year old loves it. Though we have already read through the entire book, he goes back to it again and again at bedtime, wanting to hear about some of his favorites. The art style has more of a classic design than a modern one, and would be my only (very mild) complaint. | 4.0 |
| 593 | Another great book by Mr. Reeder! As this review is about book 3, I can say that all characters are well done and consistent throughout all of the books. These are very exciting stories and very difficult to put down, waiting for another day. You'll definitely become "Attached" to the characters. | 5.0 |
| 594 | Love this crazy series, makes you laugh and keep you entertained. With romance that makes you want a Viking yourself! | 4.0 |
| 595 | I tried to enjoy this book. Characters seem to have a start but are never fully fleshed out and the "Remnant" thing with the cigarettes was just silly. I couldn't connect with anyone and found myselfnot caring what happened to them. The television show echoes the book. Enough said.. | 3.0 |
| 596 | Maybe there is something like the "darkest", this story had me convinced that there is such a possibility, a sobering thought. | 5.0 |
| 597 | I read all three books in this series. It was a great read. Please read this series. You want be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 598 | I feel I know the characters so well that I'm right there with them. I can't wait to see the books unfold in the new Startz Outlander series coming Aug 9,2014 | 5.0 |
| 599 | Roz Spring is a lead female character not to be trifled with. Roz is a physically fit, smart, head strong and skilled con artist who knows how to take care of herself. However, she is not so stubborn as to not know when to call in reinforcements and ask for help when she needs it. This is such a nice departure from many of the heroines that I have encountered lately. I have had a run of heroines who are either weak, inanely stubborn and obstinate, or just downright irritating. Any heroine who does parkour across the rooftops of buildings in central London has my respect and admiration! On top of that her yahoo email is CatO9tails. Winning!Now we can't have a lackluster alpha to pair with our fabulous heroine can we? Heck, no and Hunter doesn't disappoint with our hero either. Andy McTavish is Irish, cheeky, self assured, darkly handsome, and determined. Well, let the fire works commence. With the email handle of Dark Rider he elicits all types of fantasy worthy scenarios that Hunter delivers on throughout this engrossing book.There's a little something for everyone in this book. Action, intrigue, romance, steaminess, and humor are all delivered in this addition of the Pleasures series. I have not read the first 3 books, but I will now have to go back and get them. Roz and Andy have a history that I missed by reading this one as a stand alone and I am now intrigued by the stories of the characters that came before this addition to the series. This was an enjoyable read and can be read as a stand alone, but I would suggest you start from the beginning and enjoy the ride up to The Pleasure of Spring.You can find me at Monlatable Book Reviews | 4.0 |
| 600 | the only complaint i have about this book is there is not enough of bella as a vampire,its the culmination of everything she wanted,love it | 5.0 |
| 601 | I absolutely LOVED this book, as well as the author!! She is fabulous! Thank you and you have done it again, J. S Cooper...This book will just crack you up and make you soo mad at the same time!! The arrogant, yet handsome, Xavier (prince of Europe, play boy, get anything he wants, and has no care for anyone else's feelings but his owns) is meeting an American studying abroad, Lola Franklin (she is there w her friend, Anna) Lola LOVES and appreciates art... And actually meets (well sees Xaviar) in the museum ) they are drawn to one another . Lola, with little experience and a broken heart from her ex... And Xavier (who sees as a seek and conquer, to get out of his system!)Lola has NEVER had a one night stand before, and due to misunderstandings (you will have to read.. Ends up with one) then to make matters worse.. Xavier treats Lola horrible and even worse.. She walks into class w her new friend, Sebastian... Only to find the professor is "Xaviar" and worse - Sebastian's brother... Dear god, the drama, the heat, the attraction, it is a MUST read and I just want the next book!! | 5.0 |
| 602 | What happens when a serial killer of children is on the rampage and no one with the power to stop him wants to admit that he even exists? Children die by the dozen...and the count keeps growing."Child 44," set in Russia near the end of the Stalinist era, shows just how ludicrous a system of government was imposed on the Russian people during that period. Since Stalin and his followers insisted that their governmental system was perfect, no one could afford to admit that crime took place inside the country's borders. Everyone was said to have everything they needed to live a good life, jobs were supposedly plentiful, and the government took such good care of the citizens of Russia, that there was simply no reason for crime to exist...so it didn't. And anyone who dared say otherwise, risked being declared insane or an enemy of the state. Either way, they were probably never going to be seen again.MGB (the State Security Force) officer, Leo Demidov, was not about to rock the boat even when he suspected that he might be arresting an innocent person or, even worse, destroying a man's whole family in the process of making that arrest. He believed that "the means justified the ends," and that his job was to protect his country from those within it that wanted to destroy it by overthrowing its government. If a few innocents were caught in his net, that could not be helped. He had to protect Mother Russia.But, when the system turns on Leo and his own family, his eyes are awakened to his past sins. Now, all he wants to do is live long enough to destroy the man who has been allowed to kill so many of Russia's children.Tom Rob Smith has written a real page-turner here and this one should greatly appeal to fans of crime fiction, thriller fiction, and historical fiction. It was a huge success when published in 2008, but it you haven't read it yet, there's still time. Grab it now. | 5.0 |
| 603 | Recently I have been loving poetry and short stories. I am currently in the process of moving so I haven't had much time to sit down and read a long novel.Brine Rights is one of the best I have *ever* read. Right up there with the classics. It tackles most of the horrible things afflicting the world today. Poverty, world hunger, communism, rape. When I say everything, I literally mean it. My personal favorite (although it is almost impossible to pick) was This Confession has Meant Nothing. It was so abstract but it really got to me. This is one of those books that you really want to get a paperback version of. Just so you can display and thumb through it at your leisure.Highly recommend! | 5.0 |
| 604 | Elise is on the run with her young daughters, trying to survive the invasion of the planet by underground humanoid cannibals who are adapting to life above ground and killing everyone they can. She is following broadcasts of safe havens where survivors gather and there is safety in numbers, as she heads north towards Canada, and hopefully safety.I really loved this book. It was great to have a different kind of monster instead of the traditional zombie, though this story has everything good that you'd expect to find in a zombie tale. Every time Elise stops for gas, medicine, food, change of car, or sleep, she risks being attacked by the beasties. She also has to look after the needs of two very young girls which adds a different element to the story. We see Elise as a fighter when she is attacked, and a mother trying to look after her girls in a world gone mad. I mean, what other book do you have a woman trying to drive as much as she can in daylight with one daughter not toilet trained and the other with the weakest bladder in America? I loved touches like that!The beasties are brilliant and scary. They might not infect you like zombies but their claws and teeth will rip you to pieces. The beastie attacks really are tension filled as you hope that everyone will survive, and for the first half of the book the beastie attacks come thick and fast. Hotels, gas stations and shopping malls with dark corners all become danger zones even in the relative safety of daylight so every time they stop the car, I was on edge wondering what was going to happen. But I also liked the fact that the beasties begin to adapt to sunlight, grow smarter and start operating in groups. As the book progresses this enemy becomes more dangerous, more chilling, so the author is continually taking the plot forward and evolving her bad guys. That is the mark of great writing. Keep your readers guessing!The second half of the book switches to life in the safe zone which gave the book an intriguing turn. Thankfully the people in the complex were all good characters and we now see a new side of Elise as she has to let her girls have space, deal with her feelings for Jason and become a scientist again.I'm not generally a fan of people having relationships during an apocalypse based on my own opinion that I'd have enough to deal with without worrying about men! However, I did like the relationship between Elise and Jason. It evolves slowly, based on shared danger but it is complex and never perfect, giving it more realism. I liked the way the girls characters developed through the book with both having to grow up damn quick is such hostile surroundings but there were a lot of really sweet 'family' moments in there to balance the danger and horror. I also liked other characters like Benson and the scary chef! Meg was an interesting twist. I'll say no more about that!Niggles? Just one. The few science bits flew right over my head! I got the general plan-engineer a virus that will eradicate the inhuman bits of the beasties which will turn them 'human' or kill them. But when Elise starts explaining HOW the virus is made and works, my eyes began to glaze over. Phrases like vector behavior, oxygen bonded nanotechs, il vivo principle, pulsed field gel electrophoresis, Percoli gradient and isolating chromosomes were too much for me to take in and I didn't understand a word of it. For those like me who don't get science, do what I did-don't try to understand, just remember that the virus is to turn them human or kill them! That will keep you right! Seriously, not getting the science did not in any way spoil the book as you'll see from my star rating, so don't be put off by those bits if you don't get it as there isn't much of it to read.I found out about this book when I was looking at the blog of another author and took a chance on buying the paperback. I'm really glad that I did and I'll be passing it on to my dad to read. I'm sure he'll love it too! I'm very much looking forward to reading book two! | 5.0 |
| 605 | This story kept me guessing and turning pages as quickly as possible. Loved it. Jimmy Veeder is quite a character. | 4.0 |
| 606 | I love description and appreciate philosophical musings....but...this was like reading a speech by someone mildly intoxicated and very boring.you know those people who.keep going on even after you have given them every social cue to stop. | 2.0 |
| 607 | This book really helps you realize just how much toxins we are consuming and how it is destroying our health. We are consuming toxins in ways that you most likely would never have thought of. It is therefore important to now and then detox and eat clean so we can minimize how many toxins we put in our bodies. This book is a great starting point if you are looking to improve your health through detoxing and want to find ways to eat healthier. Highly recommend! | 4.0 |
| 608 | I have always loved history. I like it best when imagination and history intersect. This new author has done a superb job of telling the story of immigration to Canada by Russian Jews in the late 1880's. It actually followed a wealthy family and a poor Russian immigrant family and described life as it was experienced for both. My heart felt their story of fear mixed with hope. The story included the good, the bad and the ugly parts of history. My only disappointment was that I wish I knew before I read it how much historical research had gone into this. The research aspect of writing is always fascinating to me. I enjoyed discovering, after I read the book, just how close the book was parallel to actual historical events. Well done Sandi Altner. I will anticipate a sequel.Barbara Anne Waite- Author Memoir "Elsie-Adventures of an Arizona Teacher 1913-1916" | 5.0 |
| 609 | I always look forward to reading new books by Will Hillenbrand, and am pleased to say that Down By The Barn does not disappoint! The illustrations capture a variety of farm animals in Will's unique, expressive style. Kids will enjoy poring over these pictures time and again to capture new details with each reading. The addition of the fox and his unfortunate little accident gives this cumulative tale just the perfect little kick for story time. What better way to end than an idyllic illustration featuring kids and animals alike listening to a story read by Mr. Scarecrow.I have never found books based on songs particularly easy to read, so it took me a few practice runs to get the rhythm of this particular take on Down By The Station. After a bit of practice, I found that things flowed very smoothly, and I was totally captivated by all of the animal and tractor sounds. There's plenty of opportunity here for a story time audience to sing along, and hilarity will no doubt ensue by the end when everyone is trying to fit in all those animal sounds. Take a deep breath!Down By The Barn is an enthusiastic recommendation for any toddler or preschooler, and a must have for any story time collection. Looking for a book with lots of sound words? It's right here, and when you pair that smooth, fun, read aloud flow with Will Hillenbrand's oh so charming characters, you get an absolute must read. | 5.0 |
| 610 | Well worth the read. Interesting, keeps the reader wanting to know what happens next. One of the best parts is that this story is based on true events. Loved the book, read it quickly. Want to read more from this author. | 5.0 |
| 611 | At first I thought that it would be another feel-good herbal book or a simple Wikipedia style herbal book. However it turned out to be fun to read. The author shares his own experiences as a sex coach. It all comes down to low libido issues caused by stress and modern lifestyle. Then, the author recommends some herbal medicines and includes precautions, which I think is very important. Aside from the actual info, it was quite entertaining! | 5.0 |
| 612 | Kim Karr didn't disappoint with this much anticipated sequel. Looking forward to more in this series. I'm a fan of the Wilde ones and all their family and friends. | 4.0 |
| 613 | I enjoyed the mystery curves in this story and appreciated the lack of bad language. There is some but very minor. The characters were very interesting and I would recommend this book to all lovers of a good mystery with a lot of human goodness. | 4.0 |
| 614 | Never Ending Night is a beautiful story of two grieving people who find peace through learning to trust again. Ms. Stowe has a sensitive heart that makes the characters come alive. I cared about them and couldn't stop reading. This is a heart warming page turner. I'll be looking for more from this talented author. | 5.0 |
| 615 | Wynter Daniels has done it again. I absolutely loved this amazing read. The character development is great and the magical aspect of the story was very interesting. I highly recommend this read and look forward to reading more by this unique author.Jilly and Zander are a hot couple who has to overcome aspects of danger, deception, past hurt, new beginnings all while trying to solve a mystery. Jilly escaped a violent relationship and reinvented herself in another state and Zander is a man that has had nothing but bad luck in relationships. These two characters have awesome chemistry from the time they meet until the end of the story. I was so engrossed in the character interaction and the storyline that I could picture the scenes as they were happening. Again a great read, you will not be disappointed.Tasha, Divas of the Serengeti Book Club | 5.0 |
| 616 | I really enjoyed most of her novels. in this one; the plot is rambling; the characters too many; the momentum a bit slow to build; the finale a disappointment. | 3.0 |
| 617 | As a writer myself I hate doing this but I could not get into this book. I gave up at chapter five. The book seemed to go all over the place and by chapter five the two main characters have still not met. | 1.0 |
| 618 | I love a good angel book and this was definitely that. Jona gets into a lot of trouble as her mum dumped her in am Orphanage and she never saw her again, that was twelve years ago. Now she tries to survive by nicking and she ends up nicking a jumper and getting arrested. She has to do charity on her aunts vineyard in France but she has never met her aunt and discovers her mum is also going to be living there too. This is how she meets Julian, he's annoying, really gorgeous and keeps her on her toes but she has this attraction to him that she tries to keep under wraps. There are a lot of secrets going on and Jona is determined to find out what is going on especially the secrets involving Julian. I found it very gripping and i love the banter between Julian and Jona and there relationship was really heartfelt and so sweet. It was just a really light, happy, feel good book and i couldn't put it down. There was some sad moments when Jona and her mum have heart to hearts and when you find out that her mum is dying from cancer. Great writing and great author. | 4.0 |
| 619 | Got this for free in exchange for an honest review.I was intrigued by this novel because of the high ratings and praises it received, but obviously given my 2-star rating, I didn't like it.First, Sophie made a promise to her mother to take care of her father and younger brother Jack. It's really unfair for a mother, even though she's dying, to put the burden on her eldest child's shoulders. Sophie was barely an adult cause she just turned 18. The only good thing she did was lived a little when she spent the night with Jean-Luc.Second, she's resistant to Jean-Luc because she felt he'll take her away from her family. She complained that the reason she left him 4 years past was because he never asked her what she thought or what she felt. Did she ask him how he felt? No, she just assumed she'll be discarded like the others. She didn't ask him what he thought for the same reason.Third, Jean-Luc has his own story and I liked it better than Sophie. So what if she's looked down upon? The best she could do is hold her head up high. I hated the way she felt sorry for herself. She didn't even keep her promise to him when she said she won't leave.Last, I didn't find any romance in this. I didn't like the story and characters. | 2.0 |
| 620 | Essentially a Christian apologetic by a well educated, very well informed secularist. Berli ski has the ability to cut away the useless rhetoric and get down to the quick very quickly. | 5.0 |
| 621 | the book was meant for young adults and I as an older adult still enjoyed the story and I have always enjoyed Sandra Dallas books and her style of writing whether for the young or old | 5.0 |
| 622 | I loved this series. Roni has done it again. Mona ain't taking no mess from anyone. I hope in the next installment she slows down before she finds herself in a whole lot of trouble. Sad she's going through this at such a young age. | 5.0 |
| 623 | What an entertaining read about fate and how you survive it. Despite the hardships of surviving out on the ocean in a raft, island or with someone you would never normally cross paths with, fate guides us to exactly where were suppose to be. Loved that the story was told through his point of view. Could totally see this as a movie. | 5.0 |
| 624 | I am a huge fan of Mr. King, and completely enjoyed this book. I am excited to read the rest in the series as well, because Holly is my favorite character. However, I really get annoyed when the cover art is wrong, as it is in this case. The smiley face should be WEARING SUNGLASSES. Ugh. | 4.0 |
| 625 | This was a pleasant novel and easy to read.If you need something fun and quick this is for you, | 5.0 |
| 626 | A different and closer view of the Apache thru the eyes of a white man who was unintentionally entangled in their lives. | 4.0 |
| 627 | Well done! This book inspired me. Finally someone who has brought out into the open what may be the rarest form of child abuse ever and how she both rose above and survived it! I couldn't put this book down and I still can't:) | 5.0 |
| 628 | Very entertaining read! This book is about a group of four people who come together for one case, so save the Wild West. I’m not talking about them becoming cowboys and killing Indians, but they want to save the desert from being destroyed. They set out to keep companies from mining, deforesting and building roads in our precious desert. They are a group that would otherwise not exist if it wasn't for the same cause. Edward Abby did a wonderful job with the characters in this story, they are a very interesting group. | 3.0 |
| 629 | Okay, so I'm really not sure why I liked this book. ALL the characters are deplorable, the writing isn't very good and other than their incredibly childish behaviors, I don't think this book should have been about High School kids. So yeah, anyway, I liked it and there was pretty much no reason to. (I know it doesn't make sense) | 4.0 |
| 630 | Just so-so. | 3.0 |
| 631 | I love the direction of Meg's FH series. The action, intrigue and sex are addictive! I highly recommend anything she writes. | 5.0 |
| 632 | Going to review the Summer Rain anthology of wonderful short stories. Ruthie Knox has graciously provided me with a copy, though I would’ve (and will probably still do it) purchase a copy. See, the whole thing was compiled for charity and all proceeds go to RAINN. How awesome are these authors?Redemption by Ruthie KnoxYup. It’s exactly as Ruthie describes it in her synopsis. It’s sad and not very optimistic, and packed with (seemingly) emotionless dialogue. But if you know Ruthie Knox, you know her characters are very carefully written and the one thing that’s never neglected in her words is emotion. Jessie and Mike are full of feelings, but they’re so scared of those feelings- they act numb.What I found fascinating in this story is that Knox makes things wonderful with actions and not many words. And the end of this short story proves to be a melancholy but optimistic delight.***The Heart of It by Molly O’KeefeSometimes you stumble upon a little story that hits that spot in your heart like a curve ball to the kishka. The Heart of It is so that. There’s a troubling and burning subject this story is dealing with, the aftermath of an abuse. And then there’s a – sadly – everyday life predicament many people are facing. But the trick is to weave these two situations together and come to a resolution that turns the future to a happy possibility. And Molly O’Keefe achieved that.***Sacrifice by Cecilia TanI enjoy a fantasy story like the next gal, but I’m not sure what to think of this one in particular. I enjoyed the writing very much, and the concept of this was lovely. I think something a little more developed would’ve worked better with this plot bunny.***Real Feelings by Charlotte SteinCharlotte Stein has a way of touching my soul with the simplest words describing the most unique situations. Developing feelings for an android is not something you encounter much when reading, but damn it if I didn’t start feeling a wee bit heartchlenchingly sweet on Michael, myself.***Rainy Season by Mary Ann RiversMary Ann Rivers killed me. And she only needed a bowl to do it. I can’t say much more about this short story because every extra word will be redundant.***The Rain in Spain by Amy Jo CousinsYou never know what you’re going to get when you read an author for the first time. Amy Jo Cousins is a blissful surprise for me. Her short story deals with miscommunication of a married couple and it’s clear from the very beginning they fiercely love each other. I’m sure the romantic setting of Sevilla didn’t hurt when they worked things out in the Spanish rain.I need to find more of AJ’s words. Mission noted.***Fitting In by Audra NorthI was so excited to read this one. It was my first story of Audra North ever. And it was just lovely. The unique circumstances of Stas and Leila’s past were perfectly matched by that one extraordinary saying Stas’s father always says. And besides it being true – the emotional buildup was very sweet.***Private Study by Shari SladeSo Jameson is all kinds of awesome. A fantastic heroine who’s not afraid to try and learn new things, and makes it into science. A great hero who’s not afraid to stand up to her and gives as good as he gets. And a sweet sweet resolution. I think this was my favorite ending so far.***Storm Warning by Alexandra HaughtonHa! Never again will I think tornados are all bad. After all, this one possibly brings good friends back into each other’s lives, building sexual tension on top of fear from the storm. And what better way to deal with one tension than delve right into another, a lot more fun kind of tension? LOLVery sweet, well written story. I might like to see this one turn into a novel.***So now that I’m done reading all these short stories, I have to say this: it’s for RAINN, and whatever you consider too much for this anthology, probably isn’t. Fantastic authors, beautiful short stories, most of which are all encompassing in so few words (that’s incredible in my opinion) and proceeds go to charity? Sign me up. | 5.0 |
| 633 | I just didn't get into it. If was interesting at first, but then it just seemed to ponder along. so | 2.0 |
| 634 | This book is a good read. It's exciting and fun. This is the first book I have read by this author. I have since gone on to others in this series. | 5.0 |
| 635 | The manuscript for "The Eternal Wonder" was revealed many years after the writer's death. It was discovered among the contents of a Fort Worth, Texas public storage unit sold for unpaid rent. When the buyer discovered both a handwritten and typewritten document written by Pearl Buck, she alerted the writer's family and after some negotiations, sold it to them. They have authenticated it as her work.It is probably a first or second unedited draft, but in spite of the fact that it is far from perfect and not up to Mrs. Buck's usual standard, still the family feels it is important to bring this last novel to the public. This therefore is something a reviewer must take into consideration.It is a strange tale with rather an oversimplified plot. In fact, it seemed more of a fable than a novel. The hero, Rann Colfax is remarkably and improbably clever. A genius from birth, it would seem. Learning comes so easy to him that he has mastered several languages by the time he is in secondary school. He is much too intelligent for his classmates and teachers, which leads him to wonder about the meaning of life and the part he will play in it.When his father dies while he is still young, he decides to get his education through books and travel rather than attend a university. In the process of his adventures, he becomes fabulously wealthy through two inheritances. One of them quite improbable.Throughout the novel, there is a fairy-tale quality. Rather like an Aesop's fable with a lesson that Pearl Buck wanted us to discover and take to heart. The final pages make it clear what this lesson is.As I read the opening, I wasn't sure that I would like the book at all. But as I continued, it became quite enthralling and in the end, I was left with a great deal to think about. While it isn't in any way up to par with her other works, I find it still gripping enough to deserve four stars | 4.0 |
| 636 | I loved this first edition and look forward to the coming installments. I first read “The Assignment” and thoroughly enjoyed how well written it was. Some parts I did find disturbing, but I found the characters and plot very well done. When I saw there was a new book I immediately was drawn in by the plot and characters. Having just finished this first part, I am waiting, not so patiently I might add, for part 2. I love these new characters and how Abby brings them to life and leads you little by little into their world. I don’t want to spoil anything but the ending was very interesting and I can’t wait to see where this author’s mind will take the rest of the story. If you enjoyed any of the authors other books then start reading this one today!! | 5.0 |
| 637 | How a released felon paybacks those who used his money and woman while imprisoned.Revenge at its best. Interesting portrayal of Key West. | 5.0 |
| 638 | Anna, Lady Maitcliffe, is a young woman ready for love. Her heart belongs to the son of her guardian, but he makes a stand for the Parliamentarian’s and is banished from Axebury Hall. Confused and frustrated, Anna finds distraction in the attentions of her guardian, Lord Gantry, a man whom she respects and holds in high regard. When his growing desire for his lush young ward spills over from thoughts to actions, Anna is flattered, and readily accepts the prospect of marriage to this older man, and becoming his lady of the manor.With Anna engaged to Lord Gantry, and swept up in fittings for her wedding gown, the Civil War edges closer to Axebury Hall. Soon events are set on a collision course whereby a tragedy ensues between her young would-be suitor and older fiancé. As Royalist and Parliamentarians clash on the Axebury Estate, Anna finds there is no hiding from desire and must make a choice.By Loyalty Divided is a sensuous, evocative read. I especially liked how the author unfolds the story of the English Civil War, and the effect it had on families (who, of course have no fore knowledge of the eventual outcome). The implication of choosing one side over another, and the peril of following conscience rather than upbringing is written in such a way as to make the reader genuinely torn. A thoroughly absorbing read that has whetted my appetite to know more about the time period and glad there are more books in the series to look forward to. | 5.0 |
| 639 | something was missing...not sure what. it was good, although the ending was somewhat boring it wasn't bad. Corbin was asking for the drama that Angel gave him!!! | 4.0 |
| 640 | Wind Warrior was well worth the five star review I am giving it. I is edgy. It gets under your skin, and makes you want to feel. That is what I want in a novel. We all have that person who just whines, snivels, and manipulates to get their way and in this book there is the most evil woman I have ever seen .... but I digress. You get to see our heroine grow. I really liked this book... wow. | 5.0 |
| 641 | He always hops along with mouse... and is convinced that bear is daddy... Good book, worth getting and reading over and over. | 5.0 |
| 642 | my daughter liked these books when she was younger but she has outgrown them already. she loved these books and always wamted the newest one | 3.0 |
| 643 | This book gives us valuable information concerning the First Ladies at the White House, and the influence they have through the First Family who become the cast which are part of this glorious chapter . | 4.0 |
| 644 | I have read all of the Jack Reacher books and this is one of the best for a big change in plot and usually I can kind of have an idea of who is behind things but with this book, you had to stay with it as it turned and change throughout the book.. Lee childs is one of the best authors I have read with the mystery series and will keep up on any new thing that he writes. | 5.0 |
| 645 | Can't put the book down and looking forward to read the next one in the series. Very suspenseful and exciting. | 5.0 |
| 646 | I'm not normally a huge fan of short stories but I really enjoyed this one. Grisham is a great story teller. | 5.0 |
| 647 | ...and they are guaranteed to get him-and you- "going". There's 4 great erotic stories plus a bonus story in The Ultimate Taboo Game and I really liked all of them...and so did my boyfriend. Some of it is a little risque in topic, but that makes it all the more fun... We personally like to "mix it up" and not just do the same old, same old all the time. If you need to rejuvenate your relationship and add some hotness back into the romance, this is a great collection for you. Just don't let him get worried that you're going to be the one cheating ;) | 5.0 |
| 648 | I'm not sure why but the story just wasn't what I thought it would be. it was still a lovely story | 3.0 |
| 649 | Rating: 4 StarsThe Runaway Train series continues with the story of Rhys (Bass guitarist, book smart, comes from a very wealthy family) and Allison (Baby sister of Jake, college student studying design). This was a very simple story of Allison wanting and loving Rhys since she was 13. There is about a 8 year age difference between Rhys and Allison. Because Jake is super protective of Allison, Rhys denies his feelings and does not want to pursue a relationship or anything else with Allison. He is afraid he will hurt her, does not want Jake to be upset and is concerned about her age. A very simple story where you can easily guess what the outcome will be. As always in this series, I loved the alternating point of views. Hearing from both Allison and Rhys, but without repeating the scene word for word...love it! There is no surprise drama or action here.I loved Allison! Yes, she was young but she totally understood what Rhys was doing and called him on all of his b.s. She was a very strong female character who spoke her mind and went with her feelings. I did not mind being inside her head at all. Rhys was no where near as dominant, possessive or demanding as Jake and AJ. Clearly, Katie Ashley knows how to distinguish her characters. Rhys was...steady.As with each book in the series, I found it to be well written, engaging and on point. I'll continue to follow Runaway Train!!Why Not 5 Stars?I really liked it...but did not love it, I did not think about it when I finished reading the story, I did put it down several times, I would never read it again (was not exciting enough for me). Again, this was a simple, well written, engaging story. | 4.0 |
| 650 | This follow up to "To Die For" is fantastic; continues the storyline without missing a beat.So glad that Ms Howard decided to continue with these characters. Really wish that shewould create stories for Blair's two sisters as well. | 5.0 |
| 651 | I'm almost speechless after reading this book. I cried, I smiled, my heart raced with anticipation. What an amazing, beautiful, gut-wrenching love story!! Cassia never disappoints. I know anything written by her is going to be amazing. Thank you for another wonderful story. | 5.0 |
| 652 | Love this series! I can't wait until Nell's and Tommy's story! So far Wink's and Caro's and Melody's are my favorites. | 5.0 |
| 653 | Oh the secrets, the lies... this series is quite entertaining and every time a little clue is revealed is just want more... | 4.0 |
| 654 | I Truly enjoyed this book. There is something about the sizzle in the kitchen series that makes me want to cook even more! It was hot and spicy. You will love it! | 5.0 |
| 655 | These books are wonderful and have been for a long time. My one year old runs around talking about Poppy Bear! | 5.0 |
| 656 | I really liked this book. I've been on an MC book kick lately and I can add this to the shelf of books that I will reread. It was awesome. Had a good solid storyline, dynamic characters, romance and bad ass bikers. What more could a girl ask for. Love Ruger and Sophie. They are great together. I would definitely recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 657 | The author makes you think about how screwed up the world's gotten. The sad part is that there really are a lot is sick perverts in this world that prey on innocent children. Kind of a disturbing book but kept you hanging in there to see if the kids escaped. Made you want to protect them. | 5.0 |
| 658 | The main character in Melody Carlson’s My Amish Boyfriend is 16 years old and the target audience for this novel is teenagers. However, this is one grandma who really enjoyed Shannon’s story. In much of the story Shannon seems mature for her years but, as a teacher, I have seen teens that have had to deal with the level of responsibility that Shannon carries. It is not the ideal but it is reality for many. The novel is also a good introduction to Amish culture as Shannon is thrown into an Amish community with no previous knowledge of things Amish. There are some surprises in the plot line that will keep you interested as you read. I highly recommend the book. I received a copy from the publisher by way of The Book Club Network (bookfun.org) in exchange for an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 659 | I enjoyed this one. The "preacher's daughter" thing had me assuming this would be a different kind of book, but instead I really liked the character and I liked the storyline. Full of love, friendship, and forgiveness; this was an enjoyable read. | 4.0 |
| 660 | What a beautiful tale of love and passion and beauty! I really enjoyed reading about Darius and Marianne as their story was beautiful and moving! I also LOVED how it tied to Ethan and Brynne's story in the Blackstone Affair... The parallels and connections really made both stories come full circle and it was truly brilliant! | 5.0 |
| 661 | A whole new world, a new race to learn about and love! Woot! Sign me up for the reaping ship please! ^_^Casey's world is torn upside down by 'The Event', her sister is called back from leave due to martial law being insituted, and who cares about college now, right?Meanwhile on a planet light years away, Kadothia, the High Council has discovered that Earth females are compatiable with the men of Kadothia, but can they risk sending them through when the wormhole is likely to close.... Do they dare not send them and risk losing more to the madness that overwhelms them when they are unable to find their Matriarch?Against all odds they decide to go for it....Meanwhile a couple of months have gone by and life is pretty much back to 'normal' after 'The Event' and Casey is working at a small grocery when in walks a tall hunk of man (Lorn) her hormones sky rocket, and she can barely form a coherent thought.What follows after that is definitely worth a re-read a few times, maybe more ^_^ Oh and don't forget your batteries girls, lol! This book is extremely SCORCHING HOTT!!! Ann has created yet another fabulous series and world that I can't say enough good things about, the characters are seriously hot, sexy and oh man do I wish they existed in real life, lol! What's more she also adds in elements that you could so see happening in todays' world, like the martial law being instituted,...man when I read that in the chapter preview she had on her webpage my mind went NEED TO READ!!!! It grabbed me from the word Go!I absolutely cannot wait to read the next in this series, and to answer the Awesome Domina's question (which book do I want to see next....)I'd have to say Paige and Commander Trenzant, I think their story is going to be a real tissue grabber, not too mention battery operated as well. Lol.***I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*** | 5.0 |
| 662 | If u love a sweet love story with a alpha male lead then this is it. Must must must read | 5.0 |
| 663 | I enjoyed this book - it is a very simple, quick read and has enough turning of events to keep you entertained the whole time. I would have loved if it was even longer so that we could have explored the situations with Dennis and Cain a bit more. Both of those situations might have been given more depth just a little and it wouldn't have hurt the book's pacing, I don't think! I really liked the character of Dennis - these quiet, nice guy types don't get enough credit in YA books! I think I like them more than the bad boys. Leslie was definitely flawed, but you feel for her that her mom is a constant nag and she doesn't have a father figure around. Overall it was a very well-rounded cast of characters and an easy book to enjoy. No big plot device or anything like that, just the life of a teenage girl. I received a free ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. | 4.0 |
| 664 | If you haven't read the story of Nat Turner yet then you need to get this book, but be warned, it's a tough one to put down!! Kenya Cagle's passion for the story shows in every page, this is something everyone should know about a truly important historical story that has been overlooked by the masses for too long!-NickFormat: Digital | 5.0 |
| 665 | I absolutely loved this story. I did the mistake of not reading some parts because I thought it was just too much information and that was the wrong move. All that information was necessary in order to understand the complexity of the Reed brother and the company. I happen to love a book that has love, suspense, crime, really hot sex and a hot alpha male named Jacob Reed.The characters in this story are great and I fell in love with them from the start. Jacob is a total book boyfriend and made me swoon. I love me a good strong alpha male character, and Jacob was that and more. He is caring, sweet and protective of Katie Wilson. Jacob is the CEO of Reed Software and Securities Company. Jacob and his team are a covert team and work for the government for highly dangerous jobs. Jacob has always had a thing for the beautiful Channel reporter Katie Wilson. He would always watch her news and admire the beautiful woman. Their paths cross on a mission he and his team are on. When things go wrong, he does not hide his strong protectiveness for Katie, regardless of how they would be against it. Eli, Reed’s brother and the lead man on the team, is highly unlikable. I have to say that even at the end I still got an uneasy feel with him. He seems shady, closed off and there is something VERY wrong with him. The Special Ops team consists of Lulu, Clint, Tyler, Mason Nick, Rush and Julian, each team member brings so much to the table and you find yourself wanting to know about them. Wait I forgot about Hauk, Reed’s dog, BEST DOG EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!Katie Wilson, what can I say, she is the woman we all want to be. She is fearless and is not afraid to get dirty to get a story. One night she and her cameraman, Tully, are trying to get the story that was emailed to her from an unknown source. Things go wrong for Katie and Tully…terribly wrong. A year later she is still trying to move on with her life after that painful night and the memories that seem scattered and shaky. I found her to be a strong female character and I was able to relate to her.A year after their last crossing, Jacob is constantly watching Katie, without her knowledge. When fate once again throws the two back together Jacob is determined not to let anyone and anything take Katie away again. Jacob does not tell Katie what his real job is or how one year ago he and his team changed her life dramatically. When danger comes crashing into Katie’s front door, Jacob will do anything to keep her safe. That includes getting his team on board even if they do not agree with his choice to not let go of Katie.When Jacob and Katie finally get together, it is so sweet, passionate and hot. I want a Jacob, you know what I mean Alpha-Take-Charge-Kicka$$-Man.“You’re so soft. Oh, no. I’m taking my time with you, woman. Next time, love. Let me take care of you tonight.”“Please Jacob, please.”“Open those beautiful blue eyes, sweetheart. I want to see them when I push into, as you take me inside and come for me.”Throughout the story you are trying to find out what happened at the warehouse and where the danger and threat is coming from. While praying to all Gods and Heaven that when the truth comes out Katie and Jacob are strong enough to work it out.“Somebody please explain something. I already know Julian, but I don’t know why you are here. And that one looks like the guy from your lobby. We met yesterday but I need the rest of you to explain.”“Sweetheart, why don’t you sit down so I can explain a few things? Sweetheart please let me explain.”“Okay but if you don’t mind, I’ll stay right here. I’ve had enough of being attacked this week. Who are all you people?”“We’re part of an anti-counterterrorism team loosely associated with the government.”“I don’t think I like this conversation, Jacob. What is it that you haven’t told me? Or still haven’t said?”“I loved you for a really long time, Katie. Even before I met you a year ago, in March.”I was pulled into the story by trying to find out what was going on. We do not get much but I hope book 2 will bring more answers because we are still left wondering what is going on. I also cannot wait to see what will come from Jacob and Katie’s relationship. The epilogue is epic it will make you want MORE!!!! | 4.0 |
| 666 | JL Berg's Ready To Wed is a great continuation of Logan and Clare's story. This novella follows Logan and Clare's wedding in St. Tomas. Well first they have some obstacles to get through to get on their way to the wedding. Logan has his continuing fight with cancer and Clare is in super crazy mode with planning the wedding. The story at times with have you laughing and then crying.Many things go wrong before the wedding. Clare freaks out and Logan couldn't really care less. The only thing he wants is to make Clare his wife and Maddie his daughter. Now that Logan has everything he wants, he is in a hurry to make sure it is going to be his forever.I was also super happy that we got a bonus and got to see some more of Declan and Leah!! I am a HUGE fan of Declan and Leah. I loved them and always wanted more of their story!Ready To Wed was fast read, maybe because I couldn't put it down! I loved getting more of everyone. It is like friends coming home and catching up. I am so glad JL gave us a little more!! | 4.0 |
| 667 | I love the way Koontz stories don't seem repetitive. Every time I pick up a book by this author the story isn't the same thing, just different names, cities ect. I can't think of one book that I disliked at all. So I guess the ability to keep the reader wondering what is going to happen until the very end makes me keep going back. Innocence is probably not a story for pre-teen readers but that being said grab a copy and enjoy!!! | 5.0 |
| 668 | My mother loves his Christmas books. He did not have one this year, so I bought her this one. She said she enjoyed the uplifting story. I have it on my list to read. | 4.0 |
| 669 | an incredible story about a mountain man that not only survives, but prospers the the rocky mountains during the mid 1800's. Some of the descriptions of cruelty was off putting for me but the author truly captures the lifestyle of men living in solitude in wild west. | 5.0 |
| 670 | Another enjoyable book by Catherine Ryan Hyde. I really enjoy the way she brings each character to life. She took a difficult circumstance, a fact of life, autism, and made it workable in the family's life. It wasn't easy nor did she sugar coat it. I really like reading her books!! | 5.0 |
| 671 | I first found out about this book through the author's Facebook page. She always has funny and insightful posts, so I decided to read her book. It's a roller coaster of a ride; she is never boring! | 4.0 |
| 672 | The first book I understood all the drama and everything that led up to the second book but she you get to the second I understand the hard feeling between the characters in the beginning but it just keeps going and it seems to be unnecessary it never calms down at any point I liked most of the book in a whole but I feel like the continued drama was crazy and the way it ended I hated it,it just doesn't seem to fit | 2.0 |
| 673 | FINALLY a book that gave me the information I was looking for without constantly repeating itself...the book's stories educated me and held my attention...I would recommend this book to everyone who wants to make their life better...excellent | 5.0 |
| 674 | I enjoyed three of the stories in this boxed set. The fourth I could not get into and ended up not finishing it. | 4.0 |
| 675 | The story was ok it just seemed from the beginning that I could tell what was going to happen next. | 3.0 |
| 676 | I loved the story line and the ability to keep me interested in reading all books in 3 days. Great book | 5.0 |
| 677 | If you ever wondered what it would be like touring the festival season with your favorite rock band, then you must read this book.There's instant chemistry between tour chef Harper Pruitt and Oblivion bassist DeaconMcCoy when they first meet in the catering tent. Who knew chicken salad could be so sexy? From this point on, the chemistry just about explodes. Whoa! The authors sure know how to bring on the sexy.The members of Oblivion are very much finding their feet on the road, which causes more than one moment of tension. But, this doesn't overshadow growing romance between Deacon and Harper.Taryn Elliot and Cari Quinn and fast becoming the go to writers for heartfelt NA romance. Their talent is outstanding, and Rocked deserves to be a bestseller.Gray and Jazz's story is up next. And given the sneak peak at the end of Rocked, I have a feeling it's going to be darker and pull on my heart strings. Can't wait! | 5.0 |
| 678 | Praise for this book and subsequent movie are much deserved. The characters, attitudes, and situations are well-defined and accurate. Hopefully Ms. Stockett will write another book. | 5.0 |
| 679 | I have not finished it. Got tired of reading the same thing and not getting any answers to a better weight loss program. | 3.0 |
| 680 | Compared to the first book, thus one seemed a bit rushed and the "romance" felt forced.Adam and Olivia have a history and the author does a good job of outlining what happened between them - but only in the most bare bones way possible. I didn't feel like I had enough information to decide if I really believed they were in love and neither one says the words in this book. Olivia thinks it and Adam loves things about Olivia - but the declaration was absent.It was short - but it's a novella, so I didn't expect a full length story. But the first one was so good - I expected at least the same level of story depth and didn't get it.This novella was totally stand alone and barely connected to the first book - so if you are worried that you might be lost starting with this book - rest assured that is not going to be an issue.Finally, I thought James was a bit stupid in the first book (in a sweet, what an idiot sort of way) and he continues his stupidness in this book. The funny thing (or maybe sad thing) is my husband has friends like James and therefore it made it easy for me to believe that smart men can take really stupid advice to heart :) | 4.0 |
| 681 | This book is truly a gift. Both Mrs Reading Roo and I enjoyed it thoroughly...and we do sometimes differ on books! Penelope Lively has been working on the human predicament in many forms for many years and this is one of her best. The characters are totally plausible and the scenario is very much of today. A must read. | 5.0 |
| 682 | I thought it was a very pleasant storyline. The characters were believe able. I a sucker for love stories where babies are involved. I would read more. | 4.0 |
| 683 | One of the best stories I have read so far. W/o giving away spoilers, lets just say, the mom in this story made Mommie dearest look like a nun. Blood thicker than water, means nothing to this family. Will keep you guessing! | 4.0 |
| 684 | I love this series, im so glad there is more. | 5.0 |
| 685 | In my opinion only a small portion of writing ranks as literature. "The Beacon" is a book that deserves the accolade of literary fiction. Shepherd is one of those people who writes prose so beautifully that a plot-driven reader like me, savoured the descriptions. You see I like to know what happens next. Impatient, I sometimes skip whole pages in my rush to know what happens next. Not this time. It is testimony to Shepherd's impressive gift that I didn't skip a paragraph.A story of family love and abuse... The Beacon is a powerful novel, the kind that should be studied in college. And the kind you must tell your family and friends to read. | 5.0 |
| 686 | The Conner Burke martial arts suspense series is one of the very best written in and about the modern era. Burke and his Sensai Yamashita are a formidable and complex pair. They are well worth getting to know. The only sad thing is that there are too few of these books! | 5.0 |
| 687 | This book kept me up way too late at night! I could NOT put it down. The story was well written and didn't slow down for a minute. It also didn't hurt that I was envisioning Matthew McConaughey throughout the story. Definitely a great read! | 5.0 |
| 688 | Although I read about 30-40 books a year, I rarely read anything from the science fiction genre. My "Sci-Fi" friend raved about this novel and insisted I read it. I am so glad that I put aside my usual sci-fi prejudices and purchased "Plague of Angels". This is a fantastic novel!It is truly amazing that this is Mr. Kennedy's first book. It offers a sophisticated & complex plot, writing of excellent quality, lusty & graphic detail, and a marvelous twist on the moral story of Evil vs Good. After the first three pages, I was hooked. I read it over a weekend - that was all I did that entire weekend! I loved every second of this exciting, page-turning, thought-provoking, and truly original book. I simply couldn't put it down. It has been a while since I have read a book that is so captivating."Plague of Angels" is truly a delicious read. I have joined my Sci-fi friend in giving this book a rave review! | 5.0 |
| 689 | if you liked divergent then you've found your next book. I completely enjoyed every moment of this book. so beautifully written! | 5.0 |
| 690 | Gave this 4 stars because although not the best suspense/thriller I've read, certainly, not the worst. The "love story" part of the book wasn't too bad - seemed more realistic than most. (no crazy sex the first time they meet) The story moved along, and kept you interested...over all, a good read. | 4.0 |
| 691 | While not as bad as knock knock jokes, they are a bit simplistic and short. Good for all ages and still funny. | 3.0 |
| 692 | I gave it a three because the language and writing style did not match the period. However it was an entertaining mystery. | 3.0 |
| 693 | 4 1/2 starsThis was a really good book. I know everyone is thinking that this has serious ick factor, but it really doesn't. Heath was Caitlyn's foster brother. He turned up at her house when she was 16 and he was 17, almost 18. Heath and Caitlyn were inseparable. They went everywhere together, did everything together. Someone else didn't like them spending their time together and got rid of Heath. So one day Caitlyn woke up to find the most important person in her world gone - without a word. Heartbroken wouldn't begin to describe what she felt, I for one, felt really bad for her. Then when the truth came out, I felt so badly for both of them.Four years later, Heath turns up in Caitlyn's life turning everything she knows upside down. She's made herself into a completely different person, going somewhere she never would have thought about 4 years ago. She's got a great boyfriend - does she love him like Heath? No, no one can take his place. Heath is determined to get not only Caitlyn back, but to make everyone pay that kept them apart. He does, brilliantly, but doesn't expect what comes next. Caitlyn makes an effort to keep her life on the track it's been going on - then everything just goes sideways. I really enjoyed the entire story, the flashbacks so you knew what had happened, and the characters were fantastic. Caitlyn and Heath were just meant to be, despite the struggles,, pain and heartbreak that it takes them to get there. Fantastic read from beginning to end. | 4.0 |
| 694 | I really wanted to like this book. Everything was there for a great story, it just never came together. The conversation between characters felt stilted and forced, even when the author clearly wasn't meaning for it to. There wasn't enough character development for the supporting characters, but with that said this book seemed to still drag on and on. It was irritating to read and I had to make myself finish it. I believe that this author has a ton of potential.... but needs refining ( based off of this book) | 2.0 |
| 695 | "Sisterchicks Do the Hula" by Robin Jones Gunn is a Christian fiction book about long lost friends Hope and Laurie. Hope and Laurie were best friends in college but lost touch with each other over the years. They reconnect as Hope's fortieth birthday approaches and agree to take the Hawaiian vacation they originally planned in college. The book chronicles their (mis)adventures in Hawaii and highlights the value of female friendships.This book is a pretty quick read, partially because I didn't want to put it down! Overall, this is not a terribly deep book. It's more of what I can a "beach read", meaning the kind of fun, lighthearted book I would typically take on vacation with me. Some of the plot points a little silly, and some may find it unlikely that two friends would take off to Hawaii after not speaking for twenty-something years. However, the friendship between Hope and Laurie was really relatable to me. I could totally picture my sister (and BFF) and I taking off to the islands, enjoying a luau and discussing the appeal of traditional Hawaii cuisine. There are some tidbits of Hawaiian history thrown in, which I found interesting. It also doesn't hurt that I would LOVE to walk the beaches of Hawaii. This is a Christian book, so there are Christian elements thrown in, such as references to prayer and God but it doesn't hit you over the head.I enjoyed this book, and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys stories of friendship and a fun, light read about two women helping each other embrace the new phases of their lives. There are nine or so books in the "Sisterchicks" series featuring different female characters. Visit Robin Jones Gunn's website for more information on her books or read an excerpt here.I received this book for free from Blogging for Books. All opinions expressed are my own. | 4.0 |
| 696 | I enjoyed the story. The book started out with a basic idea that was written well. The characters were believable. | 3.0 |
| 697 | One of the best first book reads I have had the pleasure of reading. Keep them coming. Love your mixture of characters. | 5.0 |
| 698 | i am a huge fan of Amy Bartol and cant wait for the next one in this series. Just like her Premonition series she drawas you in and brings the charaters to life, you almost feel like you are there with them. | 5.0 |
| 699 | *ARC generously provided by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review*Loved this one!!! I don't know how you couldn't! I literally laughed out loud, held my breath in anticipation, cried, and swooned throughout the entire adventure! Lilly and Nate were sizzling hot together and I loved them to pieces! | 5.0 |
| 700 | Although I received this book free I was not thrilled with the content. It did not contain any new information..just the basic info that everyone should know. | 3.0 |
| 701 | We bought this to go along with our Medieval Times history. Both children (10) and (8) both really enjoyed this book. It held our interest. | 5.0 |
| 702 | "He had a beautiful, majestic c**k. Long, thick, and perfectly shaped. She couldn't wait to taste him."Books in Seductive Nights series should be read in order:Part 0.5: First Night - Clay & JuliaBook 1: Night after NightBook 2: After this NightFirst Night is a prelude offered as an Amazon freebie about bartender Julia Bell and entertainment attorney Clay Nichols' first meeting and night together.Clay, in town on business and tired after a long day of negations decides to stop by the bar, Cubic Z to meet Julia. He had been given her info by her sister the weekend prior."Eight inches. Julia longed for eight inches. Or really, eight inches and a brain."These are the thoughts going through Julia's mind right before Clay enters the bar. Unbeknownst to her Clay well exceeds that criteria. They hit it off with great conversation and sexual chemistry.Both are open for no-strings-attached sex and so when the bar closes the clothes fly while they enjoy some uninhibited and mind-blowing sex, sex and more sex..."And I'm all for equal opportunity oral."~ ClayBut much stand in the way of a future; they live on opposite coasts and Julia is not looking for a relationship besides she has secrets she must guard...CLAY NICHOLS: ~35 years/entertainment attorney/$$$/brown hair/brown eyes/tattoo.Five words to describe Clay: Charismatic, commanding, flexible, confident and open-minded.JULIA BELL, JULES: ~25 years/bartender/reddish-brown hair/green eyes.Five words to describe Julia: Secretive, assured, strong, focused, non-committal and spontaneous.First Night ends abruptly, but no worries just jump to Night after Night for the continuation of their story.A steamy, quick-read with more of a emphasis of sex rather than plot! But since this is only the prelude I see potential for their story!***Hero rating: 4 starsHeroine rating: 3.5 starsSexual tension rating: 4 starsSex scenes rating: 4.5 starsSex scenes frequency: 4 starsPlot rating: 3.5 starsStorytelling rating: 4 starsStory ending rating: N/ABook editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): N/A************************************************Overall rating: 3.5-4 starsWould I recommend this story: Yes.Would I re-read this story: Probably not.Would I read future books by this author: Yes. | 4.0 |
| 703 | little book for kids, mixing classical and medieval mythical beasties with those from Rowling's imagination. I only wish there were more illustrations. | 4.0 |
| 704 | It was an interesting read although not especially spell binding. It did have some strange twists and turns. I finished it but there were times when I almost put it down. | 3.0 |
| 705 | Of course, the latest in the Koontz library and I love it. Can't come out with these fast enough for me. I hope he keeps things to possibilities and maybes, because when things get too far out I back off. Hope Odd gets where he going, just not too soon! | 5.0 |
| 706 | This book was Very intense, and kept me in agony for nearly the entire story. The parents face unfair persecution by a paranoid, overzealous legal and political juggernaut headed by a haunted FBI agent determined to "catch" them whether they are guilty of hurting their daughter or not. Agent Zander doesn't really care about truth- he is too busy trying to resolve his neurotic issues stemming from a previous case. In the mean time, a little girl is left wandering in a treacherous forest of misery, desperately trying to survive. Most of the help that should be searching for the girl to save her is wasted trying to pin "murder" charges on her parents. It is a tale of every parents worst nightmare- cops willing to let a child die in order to quench their obsession with nailing the parents. It was terrifying and fascinating. Then comes the utterly ridiculous ending. The girl is found alive, the parents are exonerated, which is fine. But then the parents turn to the FBI agents who lied to them, tried to set them up for murder, left their daughter half-heartedly looked for, and psychologically tortured them, and they forgive and thank them! If I were a parent, and I was a victim of these circumstances, I would sue these agents, and agencies, until their wallets popped out of their noses!! I would not be grateful to these bumbling, keystone cops who obsessed over their assumptions of guilt, and left it to me to rescue my daughter myself. It leaves the reader with an absurd ending that doesn't match the rest of the story at all.My guess is that the author did not intend to write a dystopian thriller. I fear that the ending indicates that the author feels that his FBI agents are GOOD people- but they are not. Zander has few ethics or morals, and justifies every foul act of cruelty he perpetrates by mentally referencing a crime committed by someone else. After he sets up the mom to supposedly witness the discovery of her child's mangled corpse on live video, only to have it be a dead goat, I wanted him to pay! Instead, the mother actually forgives and thanks him. What absolute rubbish. | 3.0 |
| 707 | Great book. Lots of good reference material. I can't wait to work on some of the projects in this book. | 5.0 |
| 708 | As a big fan of sci-fi, I've gone through a lot of sci-fi books and I can say that I really found JET! to my liking. The description of the technology was done well, the author has even included a page in the end describing everything. The plot was quite mobile, there was always something happening that kept my interest. | 5.0 |
| 709 | Review of The Bone SeasonRating: 4 stars[...]This story is told through the eyes of Paige, she’s a dreamwalker and a rare kind of clairvoyant. In London any type of supernatural is executed, or they just simply disappear.Paige works in the Seven Seals for a master criminal and seems content in her role, yet her father has no idea just what Paige does as she pretends to work at an oxygen bar.I read this book a while ago and should have written my review then as this one seems difficult and now I remember why. The first 40% of this book, I needed the dictionary that was placed at the back of the paperback bookSome sentences had so many new words that I really couldn’t make it add up, so I was back and forth like a yo yo. To make matters worse I remember my head was spinning, with so much information and then it settled a bit when Paige is arrested and taken to the clairvoyant prison, which is not what all clairvoyant believed it to be. Controlled by a race of Rephaim, immortals they use clairvoyant for their gifts. On arrival Paige is assigned a keeper and he is called Warden, he is feared by most. I think straight away I could see something different in Warden, and soon we do see a mutual respect blossom between these two. But no matter how much Warden tries to protect Paige, she is always on the war path, trying to protect the ones she cares for, and trying to get home to the Seven Seals.The story was very unique, but also very confusing as in the terms that once Paige arrives at this prison a new set of rules, new words, and a new way is told to us, making you scrap everything you just learnt at the start of the book.Overall I really did enjoy this book, it was something new and refreshing. With the style of writing and the complexity of words I’m not sure that I would read book two, or maybe I just need to give my head a rest for a while. | 4.0 |
| 710 | For me the problem with the block books is the padding or the chit chat. Without that the books would be novella size or just short stories. But I like the burglar books more than the scudder books because they are lightweight with no alcoholic problems . The bookstore with information about books and readers is interesting. All of the plots are similar, but that doesn't bother me as it just makes the reading more familiar and more cozy. For me these books are in the cozy genre. | 5.0 |
| 711 | The characters were coming along nicely and the book was interesting reading until it became a real reach toward the end. Had the story not trended to unbelievable in the resolution I would have given it four stars instead of three. | 3.0 |
| 712 | I've got lots of reading journals, and this is the model I keep coming back to again and again. There's the page for all the pertinent info, like title, author, genre, #of pages, publisher. There's a nice section for rating the book on a 10-scale in several basic areas like plot, characters, insightfulness, writing quality, etc. You can assign a "star" ranking, and you can chronicle how you came across the book and when/where you read it. You can also record significant events that happened as you were reading the book ( a nice touch, if dates don't mean anything to you), and a page to record your reactions/summary/review of the book. There is no assigned spot to add a "began reading" and "finished reading" notation, but there are a couple of margin borders where I write that info. Also included in the back of the journal are lists of significant books, and a place for you to record books you want to acquire/read in the future. And of course, it's a nice size for slipping into a purse or backpack! | 5.0 |
| 713 | this one is way gruesome and scary. yet the will to live and survive runs strong in the uninfected. you will be on the edge of your seat reading as the survivors fight to live. | 5.0 |
| 714 | I am so excited to tell everyone about this book Acid Reflux - A Diet & Lifestyle Guide for Reflux & Heartburn... I have been a long time sufferer of acid reflux. After reading this book by author Jake Hargis I quickly started to implement some of these ideas. I have to say I have noticed a difference in how often and how long my episodes last now. I will be looking forward to many new reads by Jake Hargis | 5.0 |
| 715 | A very refreshing post-apocalyptic story.There are a few spelling errors and some typos, but the story kept me glued.I'll be reading the sequel. | 4.0 |
| 716 | The plots are a bit difficult to follow as well as the large cast of characters . I appreciate the authors attempt but !, it gets a bit to soap opera-ish for a guys read . I like the premise of the main character, his assistant Archie (female ) and his 4 legged pal. A bit TMI at times | 3.0 |
| 717 | This is a page-turner! You know something is not what it seems, but the "what" keeps you riveted. Scary stuff with multidimensional characters. | 4.0 |
| 718 | Letting Go is sexy, gripping, emotional, steamy and utter perfection. Maya Banks hooked me from the very beginning and left me craving more at the very end. Where have I been that this is my first ever Maya Banks read? I know, I joined the party was late but I am happy that I finally joined because if this is what I get to read from her than I am a happy reader.Letting Go is a story of learning to let go and move forward. A story of saying goodbye to one love and open yourself up in hopes of having another love. For Joss that is exactly what she is forced to do after 3 years of mourning the death of her husband Carson. Joss is determined to get her life back and be happy again. Knowing that she will never love someone the way she loves Carson, she is okay with that. She knows perfection can’t happen twice in a lifetime but she is tired of being lonely and sad. She wants to feel again and smile again she doesn’t want to hurt anymore. Always knowing that she has kept a part of herself hidden from her husband is bound and determined to explore her hidden desires. Joss craves dominance and for the first time in her life she is ready to explore that side of her sexuality and will give it all she has.Dash Corbin has loved one girl as long as he can remember. Always hiding his feelings because well let’s face it; it would look bad to make the moves on his best friend wife. Every since the death of his best friend three years old he has waited for the right moment to make his move and let his feelings for Joss be known in hopes of her seeing him in a different light. Being her strength and shoulder to cry on since the day Carson was killed he has waited until the right time, not really knowing if there was such a thing. Dash is willing to place a part of him behind him if that means winning the love and trust of Joss. His needs and desires that sometimes consumes him he is willing to give up for her. He is willing to do anything, give her anything to prove that he can love her forever.When Dash and Joss come face to face in a setting that neither expect their relationship takes a sudden turn from grieving friends to something that Dash never imagined he could have. Joss, someone who craves dominance, and Dash someone who craves submission from a woman find themselves seeing each other in a brand new light. Can they build a dominate/submissive relationship that goes beyond just that and include love? Or will the ghost of Joss’ husband and Dash’s best friend Carson haunt them forever?Maya Banks gave me something I needed. I was intrigued from the very beginning wanting so badly for Joss to move forward with her life and be happy and wanting to see exactly what Dash was willing to give up for Joss. It was a beautiful story of letting go and finding new love. There were ups and downs that left me fuming and then there were moments that made my heart swell with love for those 2 characters. I was connected with the characters from the very start wanting so badly for them to find their happy and hopefully find it with each other. The sweet moments were as sweet as honey and hot moments were as hot as fire and Maya left me wanting more.Letting Go is Book 1 in the Breathless Trilogy. I need book 2 like it was yesterday – May 2014 cannot come quick enough because knowing that Book 2 is about Kylie, Carson’s sister, and Jensen, Dash’s new business partner, I can only imagine those 2 characters coming together for their own book that will most definitely be a roller coaster ride I won’t want to get off of. | 5.0 |
| 719 | had to read book club book first. So I am just reading it now ,instead of the first day 1/8. But Stuart is worth waiting for. Stone Barrington leads an exciting life. | 5.0 |
| 720 | 3.5 starsThis a quick light read about Cali & Jaeger and the relationship. I enjoyed the attraction and the humorous dialogue. I did enjoy the storyline but at times I want it to give me more info or at times it left me with questions and I don't know if they'll ever get answered. I will be getting book 2 Blue Crush cause I am intrigued by Gen and what she's been up to. | 4.0 |
| 721 | Like most readers I read faster than Janet rights, this series. I really can not wait until number twenty to be published in paperback. | 5.0 |
| 722 | the is an excellent series. read it and then get the last book of the series. Characters are very good. Erotica at it's best. Just found this author several months go and have read all of her books. worth the money and time | 5.0 |
| 723 | I enjoyed him on TV and I enjoy him in print. Lord Peter always follows the trail, sometimes not a straight path but always to the solution of the case, with flair and brilliance. | 4.0 |
| 724 | This book was a wonderful ending to a great series. Highly recommend this series. This book is definitely darker than the other two and pulls at your emotions differently than the first two. Enjoyed from beginning to end. | 5.0 |
| 725 | A great book. ...The title sums it all up. ...Gene lets you know how me made it through the fire to become what he is today. He had goals and a dream. ...Looks like he made it come true, too. | 5.0 |
| 726 | Man I love this family of brothers. They look out for each other and are fiercely protective of those they love, especially the women who have entered their lives.So to see how Paul, the oldest and protector of them all deals with his love for Friday and her walls is a beautiful thing. She lets him in and tells him all her secrets and he still loves her, much to her surprise.Friday is a very giving woman as is Paul. I loved it!!More Reeds for me | 5.0 |
| 727 | this is one of the best stories I have ever read. Jeffrey Archer does it again. I cant put it down. | 5.0 |
| 728 | Not really good but not really bad either!The book started very slowly. I kept pushingand found myself finally getting into the story.Sam Driver is rich and socially ambitious.He and his pretty daughter move to Newport andbegin their climb. There are the usual nuttysuper rich characters. There are nutty traditionsand socially unacceptable practices. Sam has an enemywho wants to keep him from being accepted into Newport society.the two men tangle for decades. After Sam has spent millions of dollarsto be "in" his daughter falls in love with a local uneducated boy.Hence begins the romantic story. I couldn't help but think how typicalthis is of your children. Sam chose high society for Jenny and Jennychose something else. | 3.0 |
| 729 | This is yet another classic well written by Albom. His spirituality comes through as genuine, innocent, sweet.He transitions his plots easily, expresses himself beautifully.The best part is the last few pages, including the Afterword. A pleasant read | 5.0 |
| 730 | It was written in a style that was conversational. I felt that it was a story told by a friend. | 4.0 |
| 731 | The book is not one of grace, mutual respect, and love. It is a cry for help. Mark appears in every way to meet the criteria for narcissistic personality. He is manipulative and borders on abusive. The book's primary objective is to hold patriarchy firm in its place, while citing that it is "Biblical" to do so. What about machismo is even remotely Biblical? It takes the beauty and liberty of the gospel and replaces it with bondage. Don't walk, run from this book. In addition, it is not a true NYT Best seller, just another manipulative ploy. According to World Magazing, "Seattle’s Mars Hill Church paid a California-based marketing company at least $210,000 in 2011 and 2012 to ensure that Real Marriage, a book written by Mark Driscoll, the church’s founding pastor, and his wife Grace, made the New York Times best-seller list." | 1.0 |
| 732 | It was a pretty good book. I like reading about the Civil War and this book gave a lot of good descriptions. I really felt sorry for Ellie and the other slaves, but Ellie was a really strong person. She really pulled off the transformation from woman to man really well. It was kinda hard to believe that she was able to do this. I like the idea that part of this was really a true story. | 5.0 |
| 733 | Okay, I might easily give this a better rating had I read the first book. Even so, I found this a fairly good suspenser with of course a romance. The middle part was the hardest part for me to get through, Molly McAdams is a good writer and I am planning on reading the first book and then reread this one. | 3.0 |
| 734 | The writing was pretty good and the story was interesting with a few twists. I liked the information and customs of the country the story took place in. Plot got stalled a time or two with excessive repetition. However, one of the better free books I have read recently. | 4.0 |
| 735 | J.J. Knight has nailed it again! A HOT MMA Fighter and a young woman looking to survive! Jo has nothing, been on her own since she was seventeen and now falling for Colt! But there are complications! Another women seems to have a hold on him, yet he is drawn to Jo. He wants Jo to trust him but she's scared and doesn't know how to. Can't wait to see how this all comes together. You rock me J.J. Knight!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 736 | SO great to discover a great author!!! I just started reading her books and this is the third one I've read by her. I wasn't able to put any of her books down | 5.0 |
| 737 | I'm a fan! I love the world of The Marketplace that Laura Antoniou has created. To me, it seems such a varied place that anyone can find a place for it in their fantasies. I discovered this series when I was first learning about bdsm, and have reread them many times. I am currently rereading them again! I am always amazed at how elegant the author's writing is. It's the only word I can think of. This isn't smut, this is literature! These books put 50 Shades to shame! I do suggest beginning with the first book in the series. It helps you to know some of the characters in this book better. I'm often touched by things, but rarely do I cry. When Chris received his formal kimono and the meaning of it was explained, I cried. What better recommendation can their be for a book than that? | 5.0 |
| 738 | Joining together the stars of her Heat Wave series, Alannah Lynne gives us another quick dose of love and sexiness with this novella. Kevin and Sam lead the story, but they don't completely outshine Gavin and Sunny or Erik and Kat. And seriously, where would these guys be without Lizbeth to stir up a little drama? It took me some time to get around to this one, but once I picked it up I couldn't put it down. | 5.0 |
| 739 | This "short and sweet" Regency romance was very cute. The intimate moment in the garden gave the tale a hint of spice that had me wishing the story was longer. I liked it very much! I recommend this book to any one looking for an enjoyable quick read. | 4.0 |
| 740 | Don't think you're going to be reading an intense ghost story book though. This one read more like a vacation packet. It just doesn't sell itself and the content of the stories is choppy. One doesn't read this and say damn that was some wild stories,it's more like ooh I'm Soo scared.lol | 3.0 |
| 741 | If you have any type of tummy/intestinal problems, try this life style. It's a life saver! | 5.0 |
| 742 | I highly recommend this book. Loved getting to know Micheal through the pages and his heart for missions. If you are tired of living just a normal life and want to experience what God truly has for you, read this book. If you have ever felt a desire to go on a Mission trip, go on the mission field, or are already on the mission field, this book is for you. God has called us all...therefore it is for all of us. I don't want to come to the end of my life and look back and wonder what I did for the Lord or actually what I didn't do for the Lord that I should have done. I don't want to just wish I had stepped out of the normal humdrum life. I want to follow Christ by stepping into living out of the overflow of God's love knowing that I am living in His will and not my own will. I want to shine for Christ! Thanks Michael for an inspiring and convicting book of truth! Bless you always! Brenda | 5.0 |
| 743 | Drs. Eades and Eades have been favorites of mine for some time (ever since I read and followed the Protein Power Lifeplan) - I had been developing a "middle aged middle" and noticed that pants were getting tighter - wanted something to follow to reduce that middle - and this plan is just the ticket. I recommend that you have their Protein Power Lifeplan book available for reference and to even more fully explain what is going on with your body while you are on this diet - well, this "eating plan". Easy, satisfying and it works! | 5.0 |
| 744 | I've now given this as a gift to two special girls in my life - each was about 10 years old. They LOVED it - and continue to relate to me the fun things they've learned to do based on the book's guidance.Perfect gift for a special 10 year old girl. | 5.0 |
| 745 | I'm not sure how to begin this review. I have mixed emotions of The caretaker story. Do not misperceive me I fell in love with the story and the craftsmanship behind it all. Blatantly, I loved this story. My mixed emotions come in with how I connected with Alice. I felt for her and the predicament she was in, wanted to cry with her as she watched in horror. My mind loved the story, but my heart hurt for Alice. I do have to say I want more from this world. I want to know what happens next. Keep up the excellent work Jason. I'm officially a fan. | 5.0 |
| 746 | I enjoy reading about the behind the scenes of events in history and Robert A. Caro has a smooth way of delivering that information. Especially an in depth study of the people, their personality and how they reacted to the events. | 5.0 |
| 747 | There are lots of things that were not expected. I have found it hard to be surprised in stories but this on did more then once. | 5.0 |
| 748 | As a lover of the Dresden Files I found this book so enjoyable and very much look forward to the rest if the series. Funny. Great magic. And characters I can love. Highly recommend! | 5.0 |
| 749 | MUCH BETTER than the book. Great actors in this movie, and makes you long to be one of the guests at this Hotel.I know I wish I was. | 5.0 |
| 750 | Great Indian/Hindi Engish subtitled movie about a boy with dyslexia....so good!! | 5.0 |
| 751 | Winter's Past by Mary E. Hanks is a contemporary Christian novel that speaks of God's redemption and forgiveness in marriage.Winter Cowan is a Christian speaker and the head of Passion's Prayer, a group of like-minded individuals travelling across the country sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, they are going to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and there is one person there she does not want to see - her ex-husband.Ty Williams is a changed man and he is determined that Winter knows it. While he realizes he was the cause of their break-up, he is trusting God to make Winter see that he is a changed man - one who believes in God now. He is determined to win her back and re-marry "the wife of his youth." Now all he has to do is get Winter to forgive him. But will Winter practice what she preaches? Can she ever really trust or forgive Ty for cheating on her?And that is the crux of this story right there. Winter preaches about God's forgiveness, so now she basically has to practice it or be a hypocrite. The author has done a good job of creating the horror that Winter experienced when she was faced with the infidelity of her spouse. And she does an equally good job of showing the angst that comes with practising what all Christians preach - forgiveness.It's not so easy to forgive when you lose your trust in the one you have pledged your life to. Which is why I hope this book will touch a chord with Christians who seem to be taking a page from the world these days and divorcing as often as Hollywood stars. It is a touchy subject, but the author has done a very good job of fleshing it out.My only problem with this book would be that everyone seems to be Christian. For example, when asking to put flyers up in a restaurant, the owner (who was Christian) encouraged Jeremy (the one putting up the flyers) to tell everyone about Jesus. And of course everyone in the restaurant was very appreciative of that. As much as I wish that would happen in real life - it wouldn't. So that seemed a bit contrived. In addition, the Pastor who moons like a puppy-dog the moment he sees Winter doesn't seem plausible either. It was in fact uncomfortable to read and made the Pastor come off as a sappy kind of teenager, which I'm sure the author did not intend. If she chose to ever rewrite her book I would suggest she work on those two areas.Despite that however, the book is one that I would encourage you to read as it speaks of love, redemption and forgiveness in a big way and I believe would be an encouragement for Christian couples who are contemplating divorce. I give Winter's Past 4/5 stars. | 4.0 |
| 752 | I'm glad it was free. Although I didn't expect much for 15 pages, I did expect slightly more content. I'm not sure what the purpose was. | 1.0 |
| 753 | I love Glory! She is such a character! Maddy Barone has written another powerful book for this series. This world that she has created is just mind blowing. I can't wait for the next one! | 5.0 |
| 754 | 4.5 stars. Seriously hot story about Alasdair, a 40 yr old divorced man who is introverted and a rule follower along with Iris, a 24 yr old beautiful girl with a sweet temperament and mysterious side. I loved them both and their chemistry was pretty electric. Iris only has eyes for Alasdair and she is very generous in sharing herself with him and not questioning his social awkwardness or requesting anything of him. Alasdair has always lived safely as an adult but never truly let himself go, yet he finds a side of himself that is much less controlled around Iris and it liberates him. The age difference is something Alasdair isn't comfortable with on a public eye level but he is starting to feel something for Iris although he isn't the romantic type and cannot express himself well but he surely isn't mistaking this for anything more than a partnership where they simply enjoy each other's company. They were both endearing and there's so many questions about Iris that remain unanswered especially since this story was in Alasdair's POV and he could not read her emotions. I'm so interested to learn more about Iris and the lonely girl inside of her in the next book. | 5.0 |
| 755 | I would rate as 3-3/4's but could not accomplish on my laptop. This story held my interest and I wanted to finish to see what would happen. Definitely wanted more on this story. | 4.0 |
| 756 | I LOVED IT THIS BOOK MADE THE BIBLE AND SOME OF THE PROPHETS COME ALIVE TO ME.IT WAS WELL RESEARCHED.I WILL BE WATCHING THIS WRITER | 5.0 |
| 757 | I absolutely everything that C. J. Box writes. Stone Cold was a really good story. I would recommend itto everyone. Have read all of C. J. Box,s books, and cannot wait until his latest one come out. | 5.0 |
| 758 | Thumbs up. A tough subject handled without trivializing it or adding sordid details. Will look for the other books about Skye | 5.0 |
| 759 | I got lost in this fantastic memoir right from the opening pages and read it straight through in 2 sittings. From his highly evocative childhood reminiscences of New Orleans and his distant parents to his time at Exeter and Yale (I particularly loved the Yale sections and the "Lizzy"), Wolf takes us on his own personal journey and intellectual growth through time and space. He is so sensitive to nuance and place that almost every paragraph is a joy to read, a celebration of the locale of a place. The vivid scene where he was attacked by a rabid dog is jarring as are some of the social conventions of growing up Jewish in New Orleans and the exclusions he and his family faced. Still, he narrates without rancor or bitterness and mostly observes. I felt like I was a New Orleans insider taken on a private tour by an architectural and culinary expert. Wolf is a fantastic writer with an easy way about him. This book was a pleasure to read and many of the scenes have stayed with me long after I turned over the last page. This is one of the best memoirs I've read. | 5.0 |
| 760 | Interesting storyline and well written. First time reading Shelly Bell's books and this series has made me a fan. Some steamy scenes but they are nicely woven into the story and are just a part of it and not the whole book. | 5.0 |
| 761 | A time long gone, sadly. Inspiring tale of gentle discovery. Beautiful prose, honest conversation. Charley must have been a wonderful dog, too. His conversation is probably the most real of them all. I've had a standard poodle, and they do communicate very well..... | 5.0 |
| 762 | The final installment is just as good as the first book of the series. Simon and Kat are hot hot hot. Simon is a worthy Alpha man among the many out there and Kat is a women who will put up a good fight for herself and those she loves. Karin's writing is witty and hot and sure to leave you wanting more. I highly recommend this series. Start with DARE and I challenge you not to buy the rest of the books immediately. Luckily it's coming out as a boxset. Karin's writing will leave you panting for more. Must read. | 5.0 |
| 763 | I love the compilation of traditions. For someone looking to find unique elements to their own ceremony this is a great resource. As a writer I have found it very informative for forming realistic elements into my stories. | 4.0 |
| 764 | I haven't read a urban novel in years. This has a good storyline, can't wait to read the sequel! I like the way how the author went into detail, about what the main characters were thinking. I have a feeling Khalil is going to go bonkers on Donte and a few other people. | 4.0 |
| 765 | Beautiful book. Can't put it down. | 5.0 |
| 766 | I don't normally read poetry, because my mind wraps more easily around traditional prose. Having said that, what a joy to read Thelma Barselow's poetry! I can appreciate poetry that comes out and directly, but lyrically, with the message. I also love that it seems to be a collection of her own life experiences. Her poem on Felines hit the mark, and An Old Fashioned Box was especially poignant. Some of the shorter poems, like The Secretary, pack big punches. Overall, a really nice collections of poems, and I'm glad I picked it up. | 5.0 |
| 767 | The author kept me interested. Sometimes authors put too many different "rabbit trails" in a story line & it gets distracting! This author kept it simple. Good read. | 4.0 |
| 768 | Donna Tartt is a fine writer. The book takes place in 3 cities, Manhattan (no outer boroughs in Tartt's New York), Las Vegas, and Amsterdam. I've been in all 3 cities, and Tartt gets each of them -- Manhattan with its elegant towers and parks and multi-ethnic neighborhoods; Vegas where subdivisions fade into the desert; and Amsterdam with narrow houses, canals, and labyrinthine streets. But the description goes on for pages and pages (I imagine, since I read it on a Kindle) with nothing happening --just endless word pictures.The book is as full of interesting characters as a Dickens novel, but one never sees inside any of the characters. Even Theo is a bit of a cipher. He's constantly taking drugs -- halfway through the book we learn that the pills and heroin keep his paranoia at bay. Well,, it makes sense that a man caught in a terrorist attack would be paranoid, but how about showing and not telling? All that verbiage, but not a word until then about Theo's fears and how the drugs keep those fears at bay. Andy, the school friend whose family takes Theo in, has been bullied by his siblings; this we learn in retrospect -- not while its ongoing.There's a lot of action in this book, be it the drawing room drama of the Barbour family or the derring-do of various underworld figures in New York, Vegas, and Amsterdam, but all of this is rather muddy. When the book revs up, it's so fast and furious that it's hard to tell what exactly is happening. Boris,, Theo's Russian gangster buddy, always seems to have some kind of racket going on, and he sort of explains it, in his thickly accented English, but clearly enough for someone like me who hasn't had to deal with art thieves or international gangs. It all has something to do with a kingpin named Sascha, and there's some guy named Horst who's a baddie with an appreciation for art, but how this all fits together is really confusing. In fact, most of the action-packed sections of the book go by in fog and smoke. Why is the Metropolitan Museum attacked? What is Boris doing behind Theo's back in Vegas? Is Theo's father just making bad bets, or does he have some other kind of racket? And who is Lucius Reeve? It's all kind of a hash. | 2.0 |
| 769 | I am enjoying the cookbook, but would have preferred the hardback copy. I find it difficult to find my way around the kindle books. The book has great content, and explains why certain recipes are helpful for runners. I will order again, but next time in the hardback edition. Thank you. | 4.0 |
| 770 | 2076, All Systems Have FailedA Revolutionary TaleAuthor Stephen G. MitchellThe Storyline of the book is written from the perspective of each of the main characters, Aelena Hall and Carlin Pheney. The `Tale' opens with a very dramatic event in which Aelena is the focus. The story starts off with a BOOM, and continues on to give the reader a glimpse of a dystopian society where the United States has devolved into a United Territories. The society is divided sharply in two opposing lifestyles, the elite and privileged called WALLED-INS and the lower class struggling SERFS.Many elements have contributed to the decline of the political, economic, and moral awareness of the nation. The climate and ecological changes have caused catastrophes and reduced the agricultural production. The SERFS are given a synthetic food source which causes major health problems.The living conditions for the population of SERFS is very oppressive with little or no hope of having a better life. There are a few secret and hidden havens where the more courageous, such as Aelena, live and try to plan a revolt in order to offer a better life for the SERFS. I won't post spoilers but help does come from some unexpected characters.Carlin Pheney enters the `Tale' as the son of a major leader, but he has conflicts within himself. He will battle with the questions of right and wrong and the direction he should take as the opening event leads him to life changing choices.The `Tale' continues with scenes which are thought provoking, such as China becoming a major force in the world economy and political powers. Also, freedom for the common people is non-existent, a privilege of the past, and organized religion is not allowed.2076: All Systems Have Failed, A Revolutionary Tale is a fast paced and easy read. The scenes and characters are easy to follow without confusion. | 4.0 |
| 771 | I gave this book 3 stars because I enjoyed it the book is simple and to the point. Some things I do already and others were good advice. | 3.0 |
| 772 | I really enjoyed this book. It really keeps your interest to the end. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to read an excellent story. | 5.0 |
| 773 | I have always been a fan of Anne Rice, and this new series by her does not disappoint! It is a unique story, and the characters are endearing, You actually find a warmth for them and I love all the "Distinguished Gentleman". It's a great series, don't miss out, be sure to read Wolf Gift first. I just wish I didn't have to wait till July for the 3rd book. | 5.0 |
| 774 | Very good book. It took me some time to get into but when I did I couldn't put it down! 2 thumbs up!! | 4.0 |
| 775 | Brought together well in the end . I wasn't sure how that was going to be done. Good book. Thanks | 4.0 |
| 776 | Decent Story From an Excellent Storyteller | 3.0 |
| 777 | This is the first book of the Advent Mage Cycle I read. The possibilities presented by the author made it easy to envision a different world. The world is conflicted about magic; however the politics is not constrained to opposing countries. The magic is in ways similar to other stories; however the way the primary characters are developed is outstanding.This book hooked my interest enough to actually contact the author. | 5.0 |
| 778 | You know the plot from the blurb: Well to do English Dr. and his children's book author wife are at their marriage's end. He receives an invitation to their annual party from Richard, an old public school friend. He takes joy in forcing his wife to go even though she does not want to. David fiddles around with dinner and then coffee, because it irritated his wife almost as much as the wine he drank. They are lost when they hit two boys who stepped in the road thinking the car would stop. Jo told him to break, but he was going too fast and seemed to be in that dream state when you are tired or drunk and have been on the road to long. The other boy runs and they load the dead boy up and finally find the party.The natives are glad to have the jobs and the money they bring, but the look down their noses at their employer's gay lifestyle and the sybaritic parties they throw. Richard is much put out and they continue the night without a great deal of disturbance to the party. The police come and are quickly bought off, but the boys father comes as well asking for his body. Richard and his native butler try to work things out, but the father will only talk to his butler. He asks/demands that David go with them to bury his son. Richard tells David to go with them and give them all the money he has and beg for forgiveness. Jo asked to go and was refused to her great relief. Richard tells David he gave him a sleeping bag and sends him off with a lot of reassurances until he is gone and then the poor bastard thought leaves his head as he once again dives into the party.Jo called several times, but as time slips by she too finds amusement with an American. The style of the writing is spare and I find I don't mind that. The characters are not always developed or likeable, but that would be hard to do since most are so shallow. David leaves the party Unforgiven. What will be the penance for forgiveness in this clash of cultures? | 4.0 |
| 779 | This is a great story and an easy read! I'm not a fan of horror stories (which this is not). A couple of friends highly recommended this, and they were right. This has to do with time travel, going back to Dallas to stop President Kennedy's assassination. It was fun to read, and I was sorry to see it end. | 5.0 |
| 780 | This is an interesting read. It requires a degree of interest in history, psychology, criminology and sociology. This story is based on research, so if you choose to go there be ready to spend some effort. I did enjoy a book that made me work a little harder. | 4.0 |
| 781 | This was a perfect summer horror novel. Very hard to put down, great amounts of gore, enough character development that I wasn't bothered. I love monster stories, and this was a fun one.When I stopped reading and thought about it, there were some issues, both mechanical and the plot, but since I had SO MUCH FUN reading it, I have decided it's worth all five stars.I want more like this one, please! | 5.0 |
| 782 | Title: An Arrangement Of LoveAuthor: Kenya WrightPublisher: K. Wright PressReviewed By: Arlena DeanRating: 5Review:"An Arrangement of Love" by Kenya Wright was a very good read of a interracial, erotica, suspenseful and mystery urban read. I will say when I first started reading I had different thoughts of what I thought this read was about but as I dove into the novel I can only say what I found was a complete surprise. Leaving me only to say in the end ... wow that was some good read of Chase and Jasmine.What I love about "An Arrangement of Love"This novel is one that will hold your attention and truly having you turning the pages till the end. "An Arrangement of Love" was a read of intrigue and so very captivating only to hold your attention because you will want to know what is coming next. Yes, you will find this read of many twist and turns giving you 'love, conflict, craziness, suspense and even murder.' How can one man hold the attention of four women was really something to read of and this author tells this story so very well bringing out all the emotions of it all. I found this hero and heroine really interesting in how she is drawn into this arrangement. Will there be benefits for Jasmine? Yes, but at what price and I love how this author kept Jasmine second guessing herself. While reading I was caught up with some laughter and even some anger with some of this weirdness, however, this still was a good read of how Jasmine really seduces this hero who had fell in love with her. Now, to get it all you must pick up "An Arrangement Of Love" to see how this author brings it all out because there will be some other interesting facts of Jasmine life that will come from the entire read.What I also loved about "An Arrangement of Love"I loved the read being of a interracial couple that was very well written of love. The characters were all so very well portrayed, well developed, colorful and even memorable. Oh, I love the hot steamy sex...it was done quite well and so lovely in the read.Now, there will be only one thing that is missing from the wonderful read and that is the ending. We will be left with a cliffhanger... the sequel hopefully will be out soon... 'A Test of Love.' I am sure we will get an interesting ending! | 5.0 |
| 783 | I am new (still learning) to piano and wanted a collection of sheet music to play that would be fun (funner than the public domain stuff that is out there for free). This was good buy for a great collection of easy to follow and not too advance sheet music. The lyrics are also included and the music is not over complicated where people still learning cannot follow it and play it. The music is fun and is more rewarding when you know the song that you are playing.I am really happy with this book and really enjoy playing some hit songs. It is fun and when you hear the song you are playing and recognize it is a great feeling! I highly recommend this for anyone learning piano and wanting to play something they know and get that awesome feeling of hearing a popular song come out of the piano. The only thing I would change is the binding. I wish they had the binding that had that wrapping (like binders) that allows the book to sit open completely on the music stand. This book has to be really bent out to make it stay open on the music stand. However, it is doable and for the price I am not complaining!! | 5.0 |
| 784 | I love this series can't wait for the next one, it is one of those books you just do not want to put down once you start reading. The writing is excellent. I would love to see this series made into a tv series. Love Helena | 5.0 |
| 785 | I am just now reviewing the books in this series, even though I have read them several times now. It has taken me this long to process how I felt after finishing all of the books to date. I am currently rereading all of them to get ready for the last book in the series.I loved Behind His Eyes: Consequences. We get to experience the deviousness that is Anthony Rawlings from his point of view. Even though I observed his manipulations in Consequences, I did not truly understand them or their extensiveness until I read this book. It was enlightening to see many of the events in Consequences from Anthony's POV. I truly noticed the premeditation of a lot of his actions but also discovered things he could not predict would happen in his grand plan. I can say that my initial impression of him did not change after reading this book the first time - I still did not care for him or his domination at all!Since this is a companion book, it should be read after reading the other books or the reader will be lost trying to figure out what is going on and where things fit in the grand scheme of things. I can't recommend this series enough but also realize it may not be for everyone. | 5.0 |
| 786 | I am glad to discover another author I like, and will definitely buy more of her stories. I can'tthink of any thing else to say. | 4.0 |
| 787 | It is hard to find an accurate reference for essential oils that also incorporates the herbal/folk tradition. It provides a broader education for those practicing aromatherapy, going a step beyond the many available essential oil and aromatherapy books. The beautiful plant pictures and the layout with different colored sections highlighting the information made it an easy enjoyable read, not to mention a wonderful keepsake. This book includes essential oils for body systems, mind, and emotions along with therapeutic guidelines, methods of application, and safety data. A perfect book to use in conjunction with others that cover combining essential oils in formulas. I have used this book over the years and as a nurse, aromatherapist, and energy healer I highly recommend it. Works well for class instruction too. | 5.0 |
| 788 | My mind wants to say that this epic novel / handbook / guide is a detailed point by point manual on how a husband successfully maneuvers a happy and fulfilling marriage. How a wife when hoisted into the clouds can see forever and there is no other color but the Rainbeau and umbrella of her husband's all encompassing love. How a true father raises and loves his children. How a dad kicks it with his buddies (his other soul mates). How a father and mother co-parent. How a son-in-law honors and respects a mother-in-law, no matter what that package come in. How a friend never leaves a friend behind. How you reach back and pull someone up once you make it. How you physically pain when your children pain. How to be fair, just and equitable when you are the captain and the passengers look at you as if you are - well exactly what you say you are. How to never take someone's ultimate trust in you for granted. How to LIVE fully every day and not merely exist. How to consistently be a student of life even when you are Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude. How to be dedicated above all to what you believe in and know within your heart is right, fight for it and be about it. How to be hysterical and unconventional when you have a mouth full of lemonade and blood. How to show no shame at being vulnerable and yet be able to convey to all, not to get it twisted.This book neatly and brilliantly tied together the prior four installments without dropping on the down beat. You thought you were finished with that scene, scenario, event. Well, no, not at all.My heart wants to say that when you can see the good and appreciate the thoughts of an evil sinister being, you are an evolved soul with much to teach and we all have much to learn. Life supporting messages often come from unconventional messengers and our ability to be able to see the big picture is what sets us free to live in wonder and awe.Tiana Laveen is a master and masterful storyteller. Her analogies of occurrences in everyday nature that we often take for granted and love scenes are second to none. She is gifted and special in the arts and the literary world has a treasure whenever she drops a life lesson. My final opinion, and I'm sticking with it. | 5.0 |
| 789 | Lexicon is a great book. That doesn't make it perfect, but it gets five stars from me.It's a big-screen story in a lot of ways, with a lot of the set-pieces, stunning plot-twists and big reveals that are so common in film and television. But the nature of novels means that the author can broadcast a mental x-ray directly from their character's heads into the reader. That means some tricks incredibly difficult to pull off in prose because they rely on keeping things secret until just the right moment. But somehow Max Barry manages to execute exactly those kind of surprising twists and turns multiple times on a number of different levels while keeping his characters feeling authentic and engaging along the way.Lexicon weaves its linguistic conspiracy back through history t0 create a plot with elements reaching back thousands of years. It's a neat trick, and when it doesn't feel forced it's almost as if you're really walking around inside the book's alternate reality rather than just being a passenger riding through a sideshow in another world.But it's the fact that this is a story about weaponized language that makes everything in Lexicon tick. It challenges us to accept that that we don't just hear words, we consume them, process them, and build (and control) our true selves through them.It posits that our "self" is constructed from and by our perception of language, and that it can be the source of our triumph and our downfall, both as individuals and as a species.It's a thrilling conceit, although it never gets quite meta enough for my taste. Still, most of the time it works, despite some gigantic coincidences (that could have been easily revealed as fait accompli), along with some fuzziness about the motivations of some of the characters.Those quibbles aside, Lexicon is a book that does some amazing things and tells a thrilling story at a breakneck pace. In parts it filled me with the same excitement that I feel when I'm watching a compelling television series like Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones.If you'e looking for something simultaneously smart and escapist, Lexicon is a great story to spend some time with. | 5.0 |
| 790 | Demon lovers is totally hot sexy and fun. A great twist in the alpha males and the female who fights with them every step of the way. Great and amazing read | 4.0 |
| 791 | I love Paul's heart in the way he shares his messages in this book. It is as if our Father was speaking right through him to reach out to us. In scripture there is a verse that reads you shall know the truth and that truth shall make you free. How much of that freedom we end up actually experiencing is determined by how much we believe to be truth is the truth which is being spoken of. Paul helps us to essentially recognize freedom here as being the liberty we have in Christ Jesus, not in doing but in experiencing the quality of life God desires for us. Through an intimate relationship that is not based on a false hope of servitude but in living life as sons. Clearly our identity and value were never meant to be determined in what we do but we can humbly receive them from the only source our Father. Reading this can truly help one to experience the life that Jesus has abundantly provided but most importantly let us know that true love cannot be performance based but it is God's free and unconditional expression of Himself towards all of us. | 5.0 |
| 792 | I keep buying this book to keep my daily journal. has lots of large pages, good for some of the days when I write 12 pages. And the peacock feather cover is beautiful and rich looking. | 5.0 |
| 793 | And I want to read more stories in this style. I hope this author writes more of them. I also liked Body Departed but not as much as Silent Echo. | 5.0 |
| 794 | I loved the first book in the series, but everything about the second book is even better. More action, more heart. Even if these types of books are not usually your thing, you will be glad that you gave this book a chance. | 5.0 |
| 795 | Loved this book. I loved the concept of the Hie and the relationship between Kaderin & Sebastian. definitely a worthy 2nd in the series, will buy the 3rd. | 5.0 |
| 796 | The only thing that kept me reading this book to conclusion was that I was counting the typographical errors. The story premises, a missing bride on a Caribbean Island had caught my eye. That it is #6 in a series, makes me wonder how bad the other five could be. The story was filled with thoroughly unlikeable characters, especially the two main ones Cindy and Mattheus whose personal problems totally overshadowed the story line. By the time Cindy was in grave danger, I was rooting for the villain just to put me out of my misery. | 1.0 |
| 797 | As usual miss myrtle gets herself in a situation . And gets suspects backs up, along with her food donations making people queasy | 5.0 |
| 798 | Elin Hilderbrand did a masterful job with this wistful, charming book. I did not want this story to end. I was transported to Nantucket by her wonderful and descriptive narrative. A really great read! | 5.0 |
| 799 | I enjoy Tamora Pierce's books, this one is more for younger readers, but it is light reading. did not grip as much as some of her other books. This one is great esp. for young preteens. | 4.0 |
| 800 | I'm glad this wasn't my first DB book: I would never have picked up another. Sophomoric writing, really amateurish characters, plot non existent. I hated it. If this is your first book by this author, DON'T!!! It's almost as though someone else wrote it, with a few good paragraphs actually written by Baldacci. I usually read a Kindle book in 3 days (prolonging the end because I hate to finish a good story), but this one dragged on, Why did I keep reading it? I kept hoping it would get better, I kept hoping the characters would graduate from junior high, but nooooo. | 1.0 |
| 801 | When I read this book, I could so relate to the author and what she was saying about being raised in the South. In the South everything is usually fried; fried chicken, fried bologna, friend vegetables and bread with every meal. I am not just talking about a slice of bread, I am talking about homemade biscuits with butter dripping off of them.For those of us raised in the South, this is the way your grandmother cooked, your aunts, your cousins and your mom. We never thought about how all of those delicious things were so unhealthy for us or was the cause of us putting on all those pounds. You never questioned it, you just ate what was put on your plate.Now that I am older, I can look back and only wish I had not eaten all that stuff that was so bad for me.This is a true inspirational story. Ms. De Mays is very descriptive in her words that she uses in this diet book. I found is quite refreshing to read. | 5.0 |
| 802 | This segment of the series is perhaps the most gripping plot yet. Written in flashbacks, it fills in what we craved to know about Aryl while giving us insight into an ancillary character introduced in the previous book. | 5.0 |
| 803 | If you love romance then this is one for you. I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait to download The Marriage Caper and The Marriage Fix. I chose this book because it sounded similar to Pretty Woman and it certainly was, in a way. The characters are very nice.I gave this book four stars because I really did like it but there were parts of the book that were lacking information. Five stars would have been given if, when Camille meets Maurice and the rest of the family for the first time, she had been formally introduced which she wasn't. Also, they live in a huge great chateau and not once did she meet Maurice whilst on the stairs or anywhere come to think of it, and there could have been a few more details with regards to their love making which would have given the impression they were both falling in love with each other and had a special bond.I downloaded this book and started reading it at once and realised I was not going to bed until I had finished, I really didn't want it to end.I will most definitely keep it on my Tab and read it again when I have downloaded the next book and would recommend this to anyone who loves a good romance. Ohhh, it did make my toes curl and brought a smile to my face.Well done Sandra, a good book and look forward to reading many more of your publications...... Thank you. | 4.0 |
| 804 | You won't be able to put this book down. It has everything from love and loss to revenge and final rewards. | 5.0 |
| 805 | This was excellently written work. Very thought provoking account. Makes you really think about our freedom here in US and man's indomitable spirit. However, ultimately left me depressed for all those people who actually live under those conditions. | 4.0 |
| 806 | Having lived through most of this, I'm finding some factual inaccuracies. Taken as a work of "faction", a good read. | 3.0 |
| 807 | This book was good. Despite a the one in the background talking about removal all the time who actually never got caught but managed to stay in the background. That is all I will say as do not want to ruin the story. It has romance, drama, some dog knowledge and the handsome detective. Good mix and well written. Love these mysteries. Will get some more. | 4.0 |
| 808 | A really good start for me you see how John and Guy Interact. Also they are for a normal life for how being a green lantern interact with that. | 5.0 |
| 809 | Omg this book was a certified banger. Jazhara has been through some stuff. Just not one of those predictable books,just when u think you can predict what's gonna happen . It takes you in a completely different direction. Shan is so talented for a young woman, with so much imagination. Keep.bringing that heat lady. Can't wait for the sequel you rock!!!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 810 | Well scrap!!!! I don't think I can wait until the next book!! Loved it from cover to cover, figuratively speaking since I'm reading on my kindle. I have become engrossed in Lauren' s life and can't wait to see what happens next. Hurry Annica Rossi! | 5.0 |
| 811 | I liked this book better than the author's other two - both of which we're good.the setting is intriguing and the pace is relentless, so the book finishes quickly. As always, the author has mixed together history, myth and some clever imagination to provide a complex story that evolves in a satisfying manner to a slam-bang ending.....leaving a few ends unravelled so the reader can imagine what might eventually be learned from some new discoveries. Light but satisfying reading.....and no editing problems like so many other Kindle books! If you like adventure novels with at least some basis in history, buy the book, then sit back and prepared to be entertained. | 5.0 |
| 812 | Great book for understanding the theory behind the guitar playing. I found this book to be very helpful for myself as well as my students. Desi gives some very good examples on how to apply theory to songs. Love it! | 5.0 |
| 813 | Episode 10 continues in the same manner as the preceding episodes. Smooth transitions from one episode to the next. I wish I had the choice to rate this as a compilation, rather than individual episodes. | 5.0 |
| 814 | It was a pretty good book about child abuse. no matter how much you think a person is not going to abuse you, you always have to be prepared | 3.0 |
| 815 | complimentary copy from the author in exchange for an honest reviewWow I need more then 5 stars to rated this book!! Brynn doesn't just have a carry on of baggage this chick has u-haul full of old baggage, fears, and emotions she can't let go of. She loves being in the shadows and avoiding anything or anyone that can make her face the facts and maybe feel again.. Till her past catches up to her a few times and she needs to deal with it since it isn't going away. Kian has his own bagage he had keeps locked up and tattooed on him as a reminder. But he is a true alpha male who knows what he wants and goes after if even if it could be classified as stalking someone! Both Brynn and Kian together are magic, but all magic has it's flaws and isn't always perfect! Sibylla has done it again with the perfect story and perfect writing style.. | 5.0 |
| 816 | This has to be the scariest book I have ever read and this is coming from an avid horror reader. The story is also well written and the characters are well developed. I was able to read this in a few days with no problems finishing it. Truly a masterpiece in it's own right. I really like that the motion picture to this book is actually very accurate. I would recommend this! | 5.0 |
| 817 | Guenette's debut novel is by means a tearjerker, but I was gutted at the end. Could not put the book down so I stayed up all night reading. Such compelling personalities she has created! I wanted their seeming insoluble problems to be resolved so much my teeth hurt. Guenette's masterful use of language and descriptive magic kept me entranced. You will be too. | 5.0 |
| 818 | Once again a great story. Maddie continues to try and not get involved in murder investigations but this time at Dana's insistence. She solves it again with a close call on her life being saved by Allie. Ricky finally proposes to Dana after Maddie solves the case and clears his name. The twins are growing and developing their own little personalities. | 5.0 |
| 819 | Loved the read!So much push me pull me as well as tears and laughter! I love the witty characters but hated how many turns this lady took before settling in happiness. WHEW!!! | 5.0 |
| 820 | Runaway Saintwas an enjoyable, but not a light read. Full of family intrigue, broken and mended relationships and an aunt with a mysterious past, I wanted to keep reading to make sure that everything turns out OK.Lisa Samson is a gifted author who has skill at creating believable, relatable characters. I enjoy Christian fiction, but I enjoy it more if it is not overly preachy, or trying to "sell" religion. Samson is successful in writing a faith filled storyline while remembering that conversion does not equal perfection.There were several times when I felt that the story lagged, and I wanted to nudge it forward, but overall it was an enjoyable read that I recommend to my friends and readers.Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher as part of the BookLook Blogger Program. However, all of my opinions are my own and I was not obligated to give a positive review. | 4.0 |
| 821 | Andrew's Key was an easy read with light romance. I would recommend if you don't want anything too deep. Book was enjoyable. | 4.0 |
| 822 | I really enjoyed these. I have read the three main books and have loved every one of them, this set of three short stories is a great addition to the main books (and I hope we will see a second book of three short stories once the next three are competed).If you're looking for something fun a and quick I would say go for it however I would also recommend that main group of book. I just can't wait for the next one! | 5.0 |
| 823 | This book is the third book in the trilogy and I am somewhat disappointed. It is still entertaining but not as good as her eariler works. I will purchase Robin's books again, but hopefully she will create stories similiar to the earlier trilogy. | 3.0 |
| 824 | Soul Keeping: Caring For the Most Important Part of You is John Ortberg’s newest book, in which he shares everything he knows about the formation of the soul, in addition to letting the reader see a little bit of his own struggles with tending to the soul.We live in a “soul-challenged world.” Maybe it’s because of pride and striving, perhaps busyness, maybe a hardness of heart, or even simple disinterest. Most of us spend our time caring for what we can see (work, family, appearance, status, etc.) and neglect the inside of us because our lack of tending is easier to disguise. Our connection to God slowly fades, and one day we wake up and realize we don’t feel connected to the Vine at all anymore, and sadly we don’t really remember how the fade happened.Ortberg takes the reader on a journey to discover what the soul is, why it’s important, what it needs to be healthy, and how God restores it after a long fade.Ortberg dedicates this book to Dallas Willard, who died in 2013 from cancer. Willard had a huge impact on Ortberg’s soul development, and you can see Willard’s fingerprints all throughout this book. For me this was such a treat — Willard’s writing has been formational to me, especially during college– so to see a personal side of Willard through Ortberg brought together who I am now and a bit of my college self/ambitions/expectations of myself in an encouraging way.I think I’d like to step out on a limb and say that this may end up as Ortberg’s best book. It seems to be built on everything he has learned and written about thus far in a rich, Spirit-inspired way.I was hesitant to review this book. While I’m very interested in spiritual formation in general, I wondered if this book would be dry. Was there really that much to say about the soul? In a moment of perceived weakness, I said “yes” to the book, and I now see that it was probably the Spirit that prompted me to request it. :) This book ministered to my own soul deeply, as well as to my brain (I learned a lot!).Thank you BookLook Bloggers, for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 825 | A great biker read. The cover says this is book 1, so assume that there will be others in this series. This book could be read alone as it ties up most of the story by the end. There is violence, sex and the usual context in this MC story. | 4.0 |
| 826 | Pretty standard whodunit with magic. Dresden is a likeable sort, which I mostly insist on. I'll be reading the rest of the series. | 4.0 |
| 827 | If you are looking for a page turner than you found one. I couldn't put the book down until the very end. | 5.0 |
| 828 | Such an AWESOME new series from Marie Force! What a great family story of the Abbotts! I'm so ready to take this wonderful journey with Marie and the rest of the Abbotts!!' | 5.0 |
| 829 | While slow to build the characters profile the momentum and subplots came together with riveting conviction and pace to close on a hopeful high note! | 4.0 |
| 830 | This book is a translation of beautiful pieces of French literatures such as Micromégas by Voltaire, L'Hte by Camus. Mort de Judas by Claudel and some others. The translator is an authority on French poets, and you just get to experience the pleasures of sounds and scents unique to French spirit. This book is an excellent tool for those of us who are lifelong students of French language and for those who also want to get a brief taste of French works of literature. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and I would be interested in more books like that. | 5.0 |
| 831 | I've not been a big fan of most Dummies books, but many of them do serve a purpose. Ultimately, I don't know enough about the topic to judge this book harshly, but I liked it for the information. For instance I knew virtually nothing about how analysts and firms operate. The book explains that you're likely not to see buy side analysts, as they are employed internally to investment firms, where the analysts we all see often, are sell side types, that are building up the hype on a stock, so it can be sold off. It also goes into many illegal, and quasi-legal manipulations that have caused investors to loose billions of dollars, and why these things happened.The early part of the book is good for stocks as well, as you can do you're own investigation using the different numbers, and symbols of how a stock in performing, and how the company is being run. Then of course there is the trading and I never knew there was so much to know about. Spotting trends, using technology, gauging the economy are just a few of the things employed before plunking down our hard earned cash. There is a list of do's and don't that help educate the new investor to avoid the mistakes that usually sour someone on the market. If I had this book a few years ago I would not have lost money and ultimately left the market. It may convince me to try again, but at a more conservative pace. Recommended, for those without extensive investment experience, an it may actually live up to the reference for the rest of us they put on some (but not this) Dummies books. I for one never liked that because I always thought they were trying to cover their bases. | 4.0 |
| 832 | Greg's humor is a different type of humor. However, near the end of the book this kind of humor was getting old | 4.0 |
| 833 | I am impressed with the morality this series has. Scruples are made and kept so the book does not turn trashy. I think that is one of the things I like best about the series. I cannot wait for the next book release coming in a few days. | 5.0 |
| 834 | This story definitely is unique. It made me chuckle quite a bit. You have to read it. Trust me on this. | 5.0 |
| 835 | This is something that I wasn't expecting! I can now see why JJ Knight is mad at the way the book ended.... I am too. So I got my questions answered from 3 but now I am feeling worried, sad, confused.... Ok, I'm just feeling a lot with this one. Again, great writing that makes me feel like I'm part of the book somehow. I just wanna jump in there and thro a punch or two...... Or maybe more!!Keep the great writing going and I'm anxious for the next book, the finale one! I also can't wait to see what JJ will be writing next!!!! | 5.0 |
| 836 | A little more twists and turns than most of Child's Reacher books. But some inconsistencies...like the watch in his head... he looked at his watch. | 4.0 |
| 837 | This had some great short storied in it. I really enjoyed some of the shock factor in it. The stories run in sequence but donot have to read them together. Quite interesting approach | 4.0 |
| 838 | I liked the writing but the good vs evil characterization was predictablethe action scenes were well written and flowed nicelyI will buy the next in the series | 4.0 |
| 839 | This is one of those books that I am not proud to admit I read – but I promised (well maybe I didn’t but I will from hereon) to review the good, the bad, and the ugly. That is what you get in reading “free” books. Some great ones, some not so great. Based on the title I knew what I was getting myself into and it’s what I needed after 2 “heavier” books. It was your classic chick-lit, not intellectually stimulating book. That being said, it kept my interest. The main character Claire, is quite likable, terribly naive, but you find yourself routing for her.From the very beginning, it is crystal clear where this book is going. I won’t spoil it, but I have to admit it was no surprise to me. The book takes you through the relationship of David and Claire (or maybe lack there-of). The characters are built up well, but for any of us that have ever been in a relationship, it is frustrating. Throughout the book it is revealed that neither of them are in the relationship for the right reasons, which may explain some of the more frustrating aspects (ok – you have to work late again for the 7th time this week!?).Ofcourse there are a few twists thrown in, nothing shocking, but makes for a good story. All the characters and situations are realistic. I found myself thinking of past situations or friends that reminded of me of certain characters, which made the story pass quickly but kept me interested at the same time. It was wrapped up in a neat little bow at the end. Would I recommend? For a free book, with no expectations, maybe as a beach read. (Disclaimer: I do tend to download books like this often, but as I am reviewing them now, I think it is pushing me to read more challenging books that I am proud to reviews! So stay tuned!) | 2.0 |
| 840 | It’s about a month since Princess Meredith and her entourage has returned to L.A. after the wild hunt. Galen, Rhys and Abeloec had been accused by Taranis of raping one of his noblewomen so depositions are being given at their lawyer’s office with the state and U.S. attorney on hand. A video conference call with Taranis has him proving to everyone that he’s both insane and dangerous. A request is made to Merry by the captain of Taranis’ guards to consider taking the Seelie throne. A number of noblemen in that court are pretty sure they can get her voted in.Andais is angry over so many of her guards defecting to Merry’s camp and the offer to take the Seelie throne is just the icing on the cake. A number of things then take place that really shakes up the entire storyline.I felt this story was better than the last couple of books in this series. Sex doesn’t generate any new powers this time around, although she’s still trying to get pregnant and is having sex with two guys at a time three times per day. Thankfully we aren’t treated to an entire day’s worth. There is quite a bit going on that advances the series storyline and this one has the most emotional impact of the books written so far. | 5.0 |
| 841 | easy to read, fast-paced, romantic. takes me AWAY! You get involved with all the people of the book. Enjoyed it! | 5.0 |
| 842 | This author brings us a historical romance set in the Idaho Territory in 1885. She introduces us to Skyler Jordon and Brooke Barker.Brooke forced to leave by an abusive uncle who has basically sold her to be a mail order bride she endures many hardships crossing rugged plains and mountain passes. Unsure of what she must endure at the end of her journey is a most fearsome thought. Never would she have imagined her husband would turn out to be Skyler Jordon. Skyler is a good Christian man and when he hears his cousin has purchased a bride Skyler knows he must intervene. Upon meeting Brooke, Skyler senses that there is more to her than she is letting on and of course a past he hopes one day she will trust him with.This a wonderfully written romance interlaced with a mystery. This story is one of faith, love and trust. I would recommend it to anyone. | 5.0 |
| 843 | Dani s uncanny ability to think her way out. of the many death defying places she found herself during thissaga of spying and intrigue was riveting. The cast of flawed characters were also interesting, especiallyChoo Choo.e | 4.0 |
| 844 | This is the best book on cheese making for the beginner. I have read numerous books when I first became interested, and this one made it simple and easy to follow. I highly recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 845 | Ask Again Later by Liz Czukas is not getting enough buzz, in my opinion. It’s a completely adorable book that contemporary readers will love. Liz Czukas’ debut novel shows a lot of promise for her future books.Heart might be one of the most awkward heroines I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading about. Honestly, no matter which date she chooses, she gets into some hilarious situations. She’s a really kind-hearted person who gets stuck in a crappy situation. Two guys ask her to prom and they both have really good reasons for asking her. No matter what she does, someone is going to get hurt which is why Heart decides that a coin toss is the best way to decide. Each chapter following the coin toss alternates between what might happen depending on who Heart chooses to go with. It’s a lot like a fun, light hearted version of Pivot Point by Kasie West.Heart’s friends are the kind of people I want to be friends with. They are fun, carefree, truly nice people. They don’t care about dates to prom, they don’t care about popularity, they don’t care about anything but hanging out with each other. Their plan for prom is to go as a big group and just have fun together. No matter what happens throughout the night they always come back to each other and they are always there for each other. And sometimes true friendship means shoving you in a car trunk and forcing you to talk about your issues. Read Ask Again Later and you’ll totally understand what I mean by that statement.There is also some romance in Ask Again Later but not with who you might imagine. Let’s just say, I saw it coming from the start but I wasn’t sure that it was ever going to actually happen. It was completely innocent and adorable and I loved it. Truly the perfect romance for this book. Well for any book really.Overall, Ask Again Later deserves much more praise than it’s been getting. Everyone should go out and get a copy as soon as possible! | 5.0 |
| 846 | Jacob Appel has written a smart and prosaic novel about characters we recognize in ourselves. Larry Bloom, for example, has written an extended love letter in the shape of a novel to Starshine, a beautiful woman who in turn hopes to hold on to her youth and beauty forever; Larry hopes that his words will capture her heart. We all seek the unattainable to varying degrees as do the characters in Appel's novel within a novel, hoping that luck, whether inherited or gifted, will turn our dreams into reality. The novel ends leaving us wondering about and questioning the worth of the quest. A fine and inventive novel that especially appeals to anyone who has spent time in the novel's locale, New York City. | 5.0 |
| 847 | I love this book! All of the characters are were well worked. The story line was great. Ne Ne Capri did that! | 4.0 |
| 848 | John MacArthur is an excellent writer. The book was sent promptly and in the promised condition. This is a great book for study. | 5.0 |
| 849 | This is a great book. It gives you all the information that you will need,and plenty of pictures to show you what it is talking about.This is perfect for beginners or any one. | 5.0 |
| 850 | I have found this book very enlightening, encouraging and inspiring. I'm not done reading it yet but look forward to reading more nuggets it it! | 5.0 |
| 851 | It was cheap or free, & Sci Fi (my favorite fiction), & mildly interesting, but certainly can't compare with Greg Bear or Orson Scott Card. | 2.0 |
| 852 | Be sure you have a pencil so you can write down all those cookie recipes. The story itself is basically the usual fare, but still a good read. At least I wasn't bored with it even though the plot was typical. | 3.0 |
| 853 | Set in the future after the Last War, a bloody battle that wipes out most of the men, women decide enough is enough. Taking advantage of the situation and the fact that the majority of the male population were killed in the war, women rebuild their lives and neighborhoods. Not only that, they strip men of their power. Men aren’t allowed to take part in the government, they aren’t the heads of the households, and now they stay inside their homes and out of sight. Women’s Work by Kari Aguila is a well-written novel that will make you think long after you finish reading it.The novel is a fascinating study of the "othering" process and how dangerous it can be to mark a group as “not one of us.” Existing throughout history, it’s allowed some groups to wipe out others almost entirely. Aguila’s novel demonstrates how marginalizing one group can give the false sense of security when in fact it perpetuates discrimination and raises the chances of brutality. Not only that, the brutality is “justified” via this process. The mentality of “us” versus “them” doesn’t leave much room for a gray area and it slams the door shut on dialogue between two parties. Aguila doesn’t preach to the reader, but shows how this happens through her characters.The beauty of this novel is that her critique of society and what could happen is subtle. The author pulls you into the story slowly and effortlessly, careful not to overplay her hand. Right from the start, the descriptions immerse the reader into a new world.Another captivating aspect of this story is how people survive after the Last War. The author once again shows with descriptions of how her characters live. In today’s world things are easy. We flip a switch and a light turns on. Cell phones, grocery stores, cars, microwaves, and a hundred more gadgets that we may use at any given time are taken for granted. What would you do if you had to provide your own food, shelter, clothes—if you had to go back in time and take care of everything for yourself and your family? The reader is introduced to their way of life, including the hardships, the work, and scarcity. It’ll make you appreciate what you have now. Kari Aguila’s novel is beautiful and terrifying all at once. Women’s Work doesn’t pull any punches. The story starts off methodically and the tension builds with each page, with characters and a story that lingers. At times it’s impossible to put the book down. However, try not to devour it too quickly since you may miss her beautiful descriptions of a life that may be on the horizon. | 5.0 |
| 854 | Great overview of several philosophical and religious ideas, well supported by thoughtful exploration of the ideas and supported with insightful research from psychology and related fields. | 4.0 |
| 855 | read this for book club (sadly, I recommended it from a friend who recommended it). BORING....not my cup of tea in the least.... | 1.0 |
| 856 | Dusty tome with too many side roads into the past. Not nearly as exciting as the early Scarpetta novels. I'm disappointed. | 2.0 |
| 857 | M.K. Eidem is fast becoming a favorite author. She weaves a fascinating story with some of the most intriguing characters. She should be on your must read list of 2014.A GRIM HOLIDAY continues the story of GRIM, Lisa, Miki and Carly. The blending of Earth and Tornian traditions. A very special holiday treat. | 5.0 |
| 858 | There's a little originality here, but other than that nothing that super stands out, but a good zombie apocalypse story none the less, I'll keep reading to see what happens next. | 3.0 |
| 859 | Very interesting play on the 2 stories. Though I'm a bit rusty on the Graduate, I recognized it for what it was. The chemistry is somewhat believable, however I feel the author could've spent more time really developing each character. Don't feel like I want to know more about these two to continue with the series, at least not $3.99 for 9 chapters. | 2.0 |
| 860 | When I was reading the first series of "The Art of Catching A Greek Billionaire", when she introduced Mairi's two best friends I immediately wanted to also know their story and I finally got it. In "The Greek Billionaire and I", it is the story of Velvet and Mykolas. In my mind that time I thought these friends of Mairi might end up with the other Greek guys who liked Mairi but it turned out differently but it doesn't mean I did not enjoy reading this. It made me looked forward to reading the upcoming stories about these Greek men.I never expected that kind of secret of Velvet but at the same time I'm amazed how Ms. Marian wrote the story very well. In here, Velvet finally meets her match or should I say, Mykolas finally met his match. The circumstance on how they met was quite funny and I couldn't stop laughing but at the same time those hot scenes makes my face burn like Velvet. There were some scenes I had to take a breather because I couldn't help myself but paused at some scenes like the funniest parts or when the troubles start. I was waiting the part where I know something will go wrong but most of all I was waiting for the part where they made up. That was really sweet of Mykolas to do that for Velvet but I'm wondering what name would their kid/s take.At the same time we get a glimpse of the unsolved situation of Mairi and Damen which I'm looking forward to read once it comes out.Technically two girls down and one more best friend to go.Over all because I was so happy about the story at the same time I wish there was more. Although the way it ended fitted the story perfectly.COPY | 5.0 |
| 861 | I felt like I was there with these people. I laughed, cried, felt what they were feeling and got angry when it was called for. This is an amazing story that I will recommend to anyone. It is so real because it really could happen in life. A. L Zaun is an awesome writer and I am so happy I listened to my reading friends and bought the book. It is so very worth reading. | 5.0 |
| 862 | I'm usually a Sandford, Baldacci, Patterson kind of guy, but this story grabbed me from the beginning, and when I had to tend to business, I could hardly wait to get back to it. Connolly keeps things moving with plenty of suspense . . . and just a touch of brilliant humor now and then so as not to be too heavy-handed. It was a great change of pace. | 5.0 |
| 863 | A good Grisham novel with good flesh out characters. Love to see a movie of this book. Worth the price. | 4.0 |
| 864 | This review was originally posted at Fanboy Comics [...].Everyone has a past, but twenty-six year old Rachel Thomas is sure that if she stops running hers will catch up and destroy all of her dreams and chance at freedom. For three years she has bounced from town to town refusing to make personal ties or allow anyone beyond her friend, Danielle, close because putting down roots is just not in the cards. Then bookstore owner Mark Jacobson breaks through Rachel’s carefully constructed walls and shows her how pure and sweet love can be. However, the young woman’s past is hot on her heels and will destroy them both: one for daring to run away; the other for daring to love a prized “possession.”Angie Martin published a print edition of False Security in 2004, but she chose to rework and re-release a revised version late in 2013. It follows the complex life of twenty-six year old Rachel Thomas, a young battered woman who fled her home only to find a healthy relationship in the arms of confirmed bachelor, Mark Jacobson. Unfortunately, Rachel’s batterer is extremely powerful and has been trying to find her ever since she escaped his control. Before she tells Mark the truth about her past it catches up with her, threatening their lives, their sanity, and their love.Before I start dissecting False Security I must admit that while I struggled a little with the first third of the book I ripped through the latter two portions with fascination. The insight into Rachel’s past helped me understand her somewhat erratic behavior plus I enjoyed seeing her as something beside the shutdown mouse from the first section. The pacing kept me glued to my Kindle, and I had to forcibly turn it off to go to sleep. However, Rachel drove me a little nuts. I had a lot of problems believing that someone as fundamentally unhealthy mentally was an ideal person to be teaching self-defense and protection to other battered women in shelters. I recognize that volunteers for any organization are hard to find, but Rachel’s unwillingness and inability to help herself while she was putting herself into triggering situations on a daily basis didn’t ring true to me. To be honest I don’t have experience with battered women though, so her actions might be completely normal for some individuals. Her paranoia and constant fear of discovery just didn’t seem like healthy energy to bring into groups of women who were already stressed from their experiences with their attackers. I also want to believe that battered women’s shelters vet their volunteers more thoroughly than they seemed to with Rachel, but without firsthand experience I can’t say one way or the other.My other issue with Rachel was her constant need for a Prince Charming. I realize she was probably a little emotionally stunted due to her bizarre upbringing, but it’s just not healthy for a twenty-six year old woman to still expect a prince to rescue her. I was especially incensed at Rachel’s memory about telling her mother a story about a princess that she couldn’t end because there was no prince to rescue the princess. Instead of telling her daughter that princesses can also rescue themselves, Rachel’s mom got upset and asked for the story to be re-written with a prince. Sadly it primed the young woman to fall for someone incapable of loving her as a person and allow him to hurt her to soothe his temper.If I had serious problems with one of the main characters how did I enjoy the book? Martin used the section portion of the book to explore Rachel’s past thoroughly and helped show the person she was before abuse and control constantly kept her fearful. I also admired her strength at leaving her abuser even though she ran scared to avoid being found. Mark also added stability to Rachel’s ephemeral life, and he proved himself to be a decent man throughout the story. Even when he learned the full darkness of his girlfriend’s past Mark refused to turn away from her because his love meant that he accepted her for who she was, not who he wanted her to be.Overall, False Security isn’t precisely romantic suspense, but it definitely is suspense with romantic elements. It’s not a perfect book, but if you want to see a fictional account of Stockholm Syndrome and how one woman freed herself from its grasp, this is a fabulous read. It kept me riveted and entertained despite my critiques. | 4.0 |
| 865 | I typically do not read suspense, thrillers or books of such genres, but I thought I would try this book as the synopsis was very intriguing, reminding me of a Julia Roberts movie about an abused woman escaping her husband. The book indeed was suspenseful, and I will leave out details so as to not give away anything but I was suspended in what will happen. The writing is pretty good, which is why I usually avoid this genre. To my surprise it was well done and very entertaining to read. | 5.0 |
| 866 | The historical information is valuable. The bad family relationships with the cruelty and meanness of Johanna Winkelmeier, in particular, and her family in general, towards the young, inexperienced Jewish woman Greta Weissensteiner, the betrayal and lies, the dangerous political milieu and everything else that is needed to make this a great book, is filling up the pages, yet, the bang just did not happen for me. I was constantly wondering when the hell ever was this book going to end and should I keep driving this long tedious road without abandoning the challenge. The facts are too realistic to be real fiction. An enormous amount of research went into this book.The style in which the extremely detailed information is presented did not work for me. But otherwise it was an informative read. | 3.0 |
| 867 | Sixteen-year-old Phillip Hutton is the protagonist of this beautifully written and deeply moving novel set on the Malayan island of Penang. It’s 1939 at the outset of World War II and not a good place for those who live there. Phillip is the youngest son of Englishman Noel Hutton and his second wife, a much younger Chinese woman who died many years earlier. In a beautiful scene of father and son communication, Noel tells Phillip of the night he was conceived. This fact of his parentage puts Phillip as an outcast, neither British nor Chinese, but leads him to a deep friendship with Endo, a Japanese diplomat who takes on the role of Phillip’s tutor or sensei.Recalling the history of Japan’s invasion of China, Korea and Malaya, you’ll have a pretty good idea of what happens when the war starts and the Japanese are needing the rich natural resources of Malaya’s tin mines and rubber plantations. You know what’s coming and, as you empathize with the characters, you hope they’ll be spared.Noel is the owner of a large company and makes great efforts to keep it operating. Phillip believes that he must cooperate with the Japanese in order to safeguard his family and finds himself walking a dangerous tightrope. His loyalty to Endo tugs at him in one direction while the recriminations of his siblings and local citizens pull in another.During the inevitable conflicts which arise, Phillip learns more about his mother when he visits his Chinese grandfather and asks many questions. Grandfather obliges with much detail about his earlier life, enabling Phillip to gain more insight into a rich heritage that helps him navigate the perilous path he’s chosen.The war ends, as all wars do, and Phillip survives to face an uncertain future. I’m not revealing the plot here because, at the book’s beginning, Phillip is the narrator in his late seventies who has witnessed a great deal of suffering by both natives and invaders alike. Author Tan Twan Eng has created strong and memorable characters, people whom you will care a great deal about as you read this superb book of historical fiction. | 5.0 |
| 868 | this book gave a great overview on the benefits of coconut oil and it's benefits. give research articles on subjects we've long been told but we now need to rethink. | 4.0 |
| 869 | I'm a little disappointed with this book. I was really looking forward to its release and it just wasn't anything special IMO. I love good girl, bad boy stories so that wasn't the problem; my problem is that I am sick of the 'tortured' hero that thinks he doesn't deserve the good girl's love. I felt that is what 75% of the book revolved around.Michelle Valentine is a talented author and I have enjoyed many of her books in the past, so maybe my expectations were a little too high going in. I just wasn't expecting the 'same' story from her that I've read in the past. I was hoping for something edgier with a more unique spin on things. The premise is good, as well as the writing but for the reasons above I just didn't love it. 3 Stars. | 3.0 |
| 870 | Ms. King's honesty and generosity to others sets this wonderful memoir far above anything you've ever read. Interesting reflections on living a "simple" life in Idaho was impressive; refreshing anecdote in our current fame-hungry climate. | 5.0 |
| 871 | While the attempt to write something new and worthwhile in an abused subgenre is more than welcome, the end result, at least in this case, fails exactly in the literary moments that should embody its novelty.First, beside the steady use of an atrocious 'baristO' in place of the correct 'baristA', there are several grammar mistakes, which is quite rich in a work that tries to use a new, lyrical language.Second, the French locutions are out of place.Last, but absolutely not least, the pervasive poetic quotations appear -to me at least- far too long and hardly related with the feeling they are supposed to convey.Plot does not make a lot of sense and the overlong scene with Eden at the cafe is hardly conducive of the lead's growth. | 1.0 |
| 872 | Couldn't put it down! Talk about nail biting mystery. Gerri Hill does a great job mixing romance with none stop mystery suspense. I the story line was great and very believable not to mention the return of a great couple!! I was so happy to read another story with Andie and Cameron. I could read 100 books with these amazing characters, Gerri Hill is so talented! My big question is how did Tori from Hunter's Way end up in the FBI, Why was this not explained!?! | 5.0 |
| 873 | "Carrie" began the authors career as a horror writer. It is a rather small book, about a girl that is bullied at her High School. In this novel, King demonstrates the quality of writing that has made him such a best selling author.As with all of Kings novels,"Carrie", has an interesting plot, a great set of characters and is very well written. If you want to see how it all began, give this book a couple of hours of your time. You won't be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 874 | The Book of Tiki is a beautiful coffee table book by Sven Kirsten celebrating Tiki Culture in suburban America.Photos include many of the historical tiki lounges such as Don The Beahcomber's as well as Tiki modern architecture.The photos are great in clarity and color, and the book is very well researched.I would have given the book 5 stars but I felt some of the photos felt very "scrapbook". I feel the chapters could have been organized a bit better:Such as:a section specifically on tiki bars of specific US areas. or a comparison.. Such as Southern CA Tiki bars versus those in Miami or other cities. Also they only hinted on international tiki bars, when there are actually still some in Scandinavia, Tokyo and other obscure locales.There could have been a section on the Tiki festivals around the US, like Hukilau or Tiki Oasis in San Diego.and a section on Exotica Jazz/Tiki music defining the genre clearly.J. r. wrote:Lady Liberty: The Definitive Julie London HandbookOverall though if you love Tiki lounges this is your book and Sven did an excellent job. | 4.0 |
| 875 | You will enjoy this book. It's an oldie of Jackie's and a goodie. She knows how to write and tell a story. Enjoy!! | 4.0 |
| 876 | I simply could not put this down.It was that good. I hope that there is a second in this series, because I am anxious to read it. If you like fantasy and intrigue this book is for you | 5.0 |
| 877 | Form your own LLC really helps outline the general process of getting your LLC off the ground and running. The author did a great job of putting information in an easy to understand format without making you feel stupid. I don't think its the end all be all information guide to forming your LLC but it is a great resource if you are thinking of starting your own LLC. It definitely helps point you in the right direction and gives you enough information to get you started. | 4.0 |
| 878 | What can you say about a book that is such a sweet story about your first love that comes back to you ?Loved the characters and the love they felt for each other .romantic books are the best! | 4.0 |
| 879 | I was really annoyed at how the lead female character walked right into trouble constantly. I was hoping she would have some kind of common sense and strength, but she didn't. I have no desire to read the next. | 2.0 |
| 880 | good job silk.I have read some of your novel .u have become one of my favorite writers.keeping it real,like u do n urban books.....gr8 book. getting my kindle on..... | 5.0 |
| 881 | for the person really trying to understand paleo and feeling overwhelmed - this is a great read! I am still trying to eat more paleo-like and this book is helping me | 5.0 |
| 882 | I grew up in the 80's as well but on the east coast. Great to get a west coast version of growing up 80's | 4.0 |
| 883 | This was an amazing book. you got to see how Cyena's character has developed and how her and Kaydon's relationship has progressed. This is not as fast paced as the other books in the series but it answers some questions. The ending is one you won't see coming and makes you want the next one even more! I loved this book and cannot wait for the next book! | 5.0 |
| 884 | First read by this author. It was good and eye opening. Makes you say hmmm!! I just wish it was longer but nonetheless I'm pleased! | 5.0 |
| 885 | Enjoyed this latest adventure of Vanx Malic. It ended too soon - cannot wait for the next instalment in January. | 4.0 |
| 886 | I really enjoyed this last book in the series. The ending tied everything up really well. I really liked it! | 5.0 |
| 887 | It was very easy to get sucked into both Lark and Raven's worlds. While they live completely different lives, one a pampered princess, the other a make it on your own kind of girl - they share a strange bond. When Raven finds Lark's journal and a room card to a prestigious building, she begins wondering what was going on in Lark's life - and where could she possibly have disappeared to?These are short novella length ebooks that alternate prospective between Lark and Raven's worlds...this one ended so abruptly, I can't WAIT to see what happens to the girls next! | 4.0 |
| 888 | Totally worth the $3!!! I bought a $10 book at the sane time and am more impressed with this book! | 5.0 |
| 889 | Unfortunately, I read this book first, although after I finished it, I realized it was Book 3 in the series. I really liked the development of the characters, but the ending left me wanting to read the next book, which I gather has not been published yet. Now I am reading the first book of the series, and realize that there is a lot of repetition in book 3 which is in book 1. It would have been helpful to know which book to read first, but then I may have not enjoyed it as much as I did. It is easy to read and one gets very involved in the characters. | 4.0 |
| 890 | Loved this series! Rich characters, fast paced, does not disappoint. Can't wait to read more from this author.Might go back and read this series again. | 5.0 |
| 891 | A well told story of what happend at Combat Outpost Keating (Afghanistan) over a 3 yr period. Including the final battle with hundreds of insurgents as they tried to overhelm this outpost. The story itself was well written by Jake (a famous war correspondent and CNN anchor). He interviewed many soldiers and their famlies in telling this story. A 5-star review for sure. I had my little war in Desert Shield/Desert Storm, but that was nothing compared to what these guys stationed in a VERY remote outpost (in a valley of all places) went thru.....Not all of the soldiers made it out. Very moving...brought some tears to my eyes. Just a few weeks earlier I readLone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10by Marcus Luttrell (another very good moving war story). Both these stories dealt with our troops fighting in a war in far off Afghanistan (the war that got overshadowed by the war in Iraq).I honestly cannot see anyone giving this book less than 4 stars. Jake Tapper did an excellent job. At first I was expecting more of a novel and it took a little while to get used to how he was writing this story. But once I did I was hooked. I did not see where he bashed anyone, and not every soldier was presented as a Sgt Rock type of character. These were real soldiers with real familes. These guys very much wanted to make it home. I was rooting for them all. Sometimes the military does dumb things (like selecting the location for CO Keating), but most of the time they get it right. Now this story deserves to be an HBO series likeGeneration KillorBand of Brothers [Blu-ray]. This book should required reading at ALL the service academies. | 5.0 |
| 892 | I read this book many years ago and could not recall author or title, just the basic tale. Found iton Amazon kindle after reading description of story line!! Great read | 5.0 |
| 893 | It's like being addicted to chocolate and trying to say no but the chocolate wins every time! That's what these characters are to each other, an addiction. Well at least that's the way it starts out but over time they learn about each other and their love grows but not with out several obstacles. Pulse 4 gave me so many things I never saw coming. Things where you think you have it all figured it and then it goes a completely different direction! I feel like with Deborah's writing it gets better and better with each series. You will get a treat at the end of Pulse 4 in regards to a new series with a familiar face and just by the blurb it's going to be EPIC! I can't wait! What are you waiting for? One Click it! | 5.0 |
| 894 | Malloy Monroe is the best I love every book that she have put out there.that I have bought...Sal@Gemma is the best RENO,Tommy,TRINA @Grace I love them all..it's like you are there when you reading Mallory books....I ready for TOMMY... | 5.0 |
| 895 | This is another good book by James Cook. The characters were really rounded out in this latest installment, particularly Gabe. You find out more about Gabe and his past that, though not surprising, explains some of his skills. Really enjoyed it. | 4.0 |
| 896 | This is a must read book for those that have not read on the subject.Lord Russell published this book in 1954, one of the first books on the subjectother than the accounts from the Nuremberg trials.This book tries to analyse, although not in depth, why the Germans wentto these extremes, and the ways they used to exterminate a lot of peoplethat they thought off as enemies, sub-humans etc.You have to have a good stomach to read this book, and the writing being withoutemotions it brings out all the cruelty and horror that were the actions of the Germans.The reader must constantly remember that this book was written in 1954, and manythings and stories have become common knowledge since then.But still, it is an interesting read, that you will not put down until you finish it.And it is a good start if you want to start reading on the subject. | 2.0 |
| 897 | Great book to read, and it keeps you hooked. I had seen the play and wanted to read the actual book. | 5.0 |
| 898 | There is no way I could read these stories in order. I read a few, then take a break for a few weeks. Each story is very short, tightly packed, and you can read it multiple times before it becomes clear what she is saying.Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 899 | For 55 years I haveread this little book, after praying for guidance for the day. Many times I have found that my mind was enlighted as I went about the day, and questions about how to behave in certain situations were answered. The beauty of this book is that the verses are from the Bible, short and loosely bound together round a theme - then left alone. This leaving alone and letting be is unusual. Daily Light Devotional is unique because the human voice is absent. Only the Bible is available, that complex book written by many people who had experienced God in different situations. The reader is not distracted by additions or explanations. With supreme self restraint and humility Anne has allowed the Bible to speak uninterrupted to anyone who prays before reading. Thank you Anne. . | 5.0 |
| 900 | Book has opened my eyes for the problems related to sugar. I'm grateful that I read this book. I'm planning to cut my sugar down and for that I've set goal that only one time I'll be using sugar in home, No cake, no candies, no sugary drink etc. Author has done a good job of letting us know the impact of sugar in our life, we do take things for granted, don't we and end up spoiling our good life. I'll recommend this book to people who are looking ways to cut down sugar in their life. | 5.0 |
| 901 | the book had a humorous title and I thought it would be a dud. boy was I amazed with this journey. well written and mysterious. it had humor, romance,and good plot. | 4.0 |
| 902 | This is an amazing book. It will give you a new perception of events occurring in our time. Whether or not you believe the authors version of history, you'll be hard-pressed to dispute his logic as to why civilizations rise and fall. There is millenia of evidence to support his hypothesis. | 5.0 |
| 903 | Colleen hoover has created a masterpiece.Beautiful, heartwarming, inspiring, epic and even tragic at timesa moving tale where I was overcome with such emotions that I was fighting to breath.I actually Hyperventilated at one point!It was a tale of friendship, a tale of love, of finding beauty and feeling the music.Through out this book I was often moved to tears …….it was just so beautiful.Colleen's writing was so flawless that my life actually stopped…Suspension of disbelief!!!!!I WAS Ridge …..I WAS Sydney.It transcended all sound, all sight…...it was pure emotionsThe book is over and I’m not ready to move on!!!!!Maybe Someday has ruined me!No book will ever exceed this feeling and all I can say to Colleen….“You have surpassed perfection! Taking this journey with Ridge and Sydney profoundly changed me. BRAVO.....BRAVO!!"6 FABULOUS STARS | 5.0 |
| 904 | OK, this story was as much about suffering and recovery as it was about romance. Seeing that the first instinct that Brec had after finding his skin was to kill her, this romance had a long way to go.This was not a book of insta-love that so many paranormal romances use but it was a bit more slow burn type. The fact that Ana was pretty messed up already and he has a few things to work out make this a much more complex romance than you would think from reading the synopsis.The world here seems to fall apart under close inspection but that is only if you are one of the anal-retentive readers that want to question everything, this was a story of betrayal, romance and recovery which IMHO was done pretty well.Bottom Line: I enjoyed the story, it was good, the secondary characters were fleshed out just enough in most instances (Nu the pixie was a really nice touch). The ending was not rushed but did leave you wanting just a bit more of the story but it was closed well with no major questions left unanswered. 4 Stars and recommended reading. | 4.0 |
| 905 | I so love Tamera's books. I don't even have to look at the back. I just know it is going to be a great book by looking at the author alone. | 5.0 |
| 906 | This is a PHENOMENAL love story! It grabs you from the very beginning....and carries you through the most beautiful journey of love, loss, forgiveness, and peace. This is a MUST READ!!! | 5.0 |
| 907 | C.M. Wright gets a laugh from me every time. Her fast paced style and humorous outlook keeps the pages turning. I've never thought I'd be a fan of zombie fiction, but C.M. Wright's series had gained a fan for life! | 5.0 |
| 908 | 30 percent what everyone's wearing, 35 percent whining and crying and 35 percent of what the hell is going on ? No real story, plot or hope of one. No point in trying to wade thru another one. | 1.0 |
| 909 | Miller thoroughly critiques the weak naturalistic explanations of this phenomenon. In some cases the naturalistic bias appears as little more than a blind faith oblivious to overwhelming evidence. Kevin Nelson said he "was dismayed when [researchers'] misuse of science led to what I knew were misunderstandings and myths: . . . near death experiences [NDEs] that proved God . . . and . . . an afterlife" (Spiritual Doorway in the Brain, cited in Miller, 122). Yet it was only a misuse of science in Nelson's view because it led to conclusions he refused to consider. What he "knew" in this case was not based on scientific investigation but was entirely his own unassailable bias. Nelson's book was not the only example of very bad science posturing as good. Note Mobbs and Watt's article in Scientific American discussed on page 89. Miller's work is to be applauded for its honesty and rigor, for helping the world to see the large amount of research that has come out in the last few decades, and for exposing and refuting the popular belief that NDEs are known to have good naturalistic explanations. | 5.0 |
| 910 | I love this book. My friend told me about this, and after the first time I read it, I fell in love with it. I've reread this book multiple times, and it still sucks me in everytime. I definitely recommend this book to everyone who loves the 80's, or video games, or pop culture, or just really good books. Give this book a chance, and you won't regret it. | 5.0 |
| 911 | I love the writings of Laura Ingalls Wilder and have read all her books. I really would love to read the Little house series on Kindle, but it doesn't seem to be available. :(For what it is, this is a nice book with colorful additions and anecdotes. plenty of photos as well. | 4.0 |
| 912 | It's not often that a book surprises me again and again, but Gregg Levine's Sympathy for the Devil kept me guessing all the way through. Just when I thought I'd know where the story was headed, another twist would throw me again. I LOVE that.It was a unique mystery thriller that had me riveted from start to finish. I'll confess that I'm not one to reread books very often, but now that I know the outcome, I think I'm going to have to read it again to pick out the hints and details that smacked me in the face in the end. It's one of those books that keeps you wondering why something happened the way it did and then whammo! It all comes together and just leaves you totally in awe. What. A. Book.I loved this book's magic, mystery and one of a kind style. If you pick it up, don't be discouraged if the beginning doesn't quite grab you by the collar. It all becomes clear and takes off for a great payoff. If you like murder mysteries with an other-worldly twist, I recommend Sympathy for the Devil. | 5.0 |
| 913 | This was the first time for m reading this author. I it was good read. I will read her again | 4.0 |
| 914 | Abbi Glines can do no wrong!!! This is probably my favorite of the Sea Breeze series!!! You got a look at what the boys were like in high school and Dewayne just melts my heart! | 5.0 |
| 915 | I am glad that I did not give up on this series. I was tempted after book three. I loved this story. It brought me back to why I loved this writer. This story had a perfect balance of romance, action, and chemistry between the main characters. The addition of the precious little girl was a bonus.I appreciated the reunion of the other key characters. They were somewhat absent from the third book. I feel better about my decision to continue the series.I am not one to retell a story as part of my review. Sports are a deal breaker for me. I will say that this is a good story, and was worth the time and money. Ms Claire can write. | 4.0 |
| 916 | I loved going beyond Because of You with Shane and Jen. It's not often you get see what happens when the story ends, it was great to see them continue to triumph. | 5.0 |
| 917 | it is very well written but so painful to read. reading it I felt that it touched on the very essence of the devil and ended by defining the very essence of love and angels. May GOD bless you for the rest of your life. | 5.0 |
| 918 | Andreu... *sighs* I love him...I really liked this one cos it had a different tone than the other 3 books. It was a refreshing plot & also in the way that it was executed. You got alot more deeper in the surrounding plot without losing the intimacy of the relationships involved. It was well balanced, IMO.The dynamic with Andreu & Varya I really loved cos of the intrigue surrounding them, but also because their chemistry just seemed to jump off of the pages at you. There were situations involving them & how they interacted with one another that struck me as hilarious, cos I could see it all playing out on a screen. It was comical but not cos it was ill timed. It was more so something dramatic or intense was happening, and how one or the other reacted, they would do something that would just strike you as endearing & funny. Which not only made their characters authentic, but also their situations as well. And hot. *blushes*This was definitely another great edition to this series. I'm addicted to it. I was since I read the 1st book. All of these books can be read as standalones. None of them end on cliffhangers & each book has different characters as the main focus. Even though these can be read out of order, I would suggest you read them in order. If only to get the full effect of each character as they enter each others' lives.I am on to book 5 :) | 4.0 |
| 919 | Must tell you that it took the endorsement from J.R.Ward to get me try another long series of Warrior Paranormal Romance novels. She was right on and this is a great new series (#9 comes out in a few weeks) that I am looking forward to submerging myself in. Stephanie Rowe has rewritten the paranormal with a 2K year old set of warriors fighting evil and it takes a gutty strong female to break down and change all their rules and laws and get these tough guys to see their world with another set of eyes filled with hope and love, not just loyalty to the "way things have always been" and it sets them all up for a brighter hope and stronger purpose than they ever thought they were even missing. Love that we have another great author to follow for this genre. | 5.0 |
| 920 | THIS IS A MUST READ, IT WILL MAKE YOU MAD,CRY,SHOCK, HAPPY ,SAD...BUT IN THE END YOU MUST LORD I THANK YOU | 5.0 |
| 921 | Throttle MeI was given a complimentary copy from the authorI loved this book. I swear every time I read a new book from Chelle Bliss I think this is my new favorite from her and this book is no exception. I loved and connected with both City and Suzy and was rooting for them to find their HEA. The chemistry between the two was off the charts. When they do have sex and they do often it is always HOT and never boring! City brings out the dirty side in good girl Suzy.I have a new book boyfriend and he goes by the name of City.....he is HOT, sexy, tattooed, has a dirty mouth, and drivers a motorcycle. If that didn't draw you in then how about this he's very well endowed and knows how to use it. He's also extremely sweet and swoon worthy. He loves with all his heart and is protective of what is his.I should totally dislike Suzy for her getting to be with City, but I don't, she totally deserves a man like City. She is so likeable and very awkward and dorky. Seriously the things that came out of her mouth sometimes had me uncontrollably laughing. I also loved that she could make fun of herself and did quite often in her thoughts. She's beautiful but doesn't realize it or flaunt it and this is one of the main things City loves about her.There are definitely obstacles to their HEA and the largest one is Suzy herself. She loves control and has a specific cookie cutter plan in life. City makes her lose control and is the the total opposite of her "perfect" man. She tries to push him and her happiness away. However City is not one to give up easily. Will Suzy give in and finally find love?You need to go one-click this book immediate. It was such a fun read that keeps you involved throughout. If your looking for a book with a female character you want to be best friends with and male character who is extremely HOT and sweet, then this is the book for you! | 5.0 |
| 922 | I got this book for free on kindle buffet one day, and usually free books can be pretty cheesy, but what a pleasant surprise! Usually not my genre of book, the synopsis looked interesting though, and by the 2nd half I couldn't put it down! I like when a book evokes feelings in me, and I felt sadness and anger and empathy towards the cast of characters throughout, and the author didn't hold back in shocking moments. All and all a good read! " | 4.0 |
| 923 | This was such a delightful book. If anyone wants a page-turner that is hard to put down and delightfully well thought out and well written, this is a book for you! I loved the fast pace, the characters that were so well thought out and portrayed, and a story line that was great. Most of all, it is a book that you have to read if you love to see true justice done! Loved this book! A few typos, but very few and not in any way interfering with the general great writing. | 5.0 |
| 924 | Having read all three books in the series, I can definitely say the story of Jack and Tess held my interest all along. The characters are well developed,especially Cora, who I love! The mysteries hold the reader's attention, and the outcome is not too obvious. The books are light reading, but very enjoyable. Ms Harte's style is professional and polished, and the books have been well edited.I recommend all three novels, and suggest they be read in order. | 5.0 |
| 925 | I decided to give this a chance while looking for something of substance to read. Although I wish it was longer and that the heroine had more self confidence I enjoyed it a lot. Can't wait to read more | 5.0 |
| 926 | Wow! Wyatt's story rocks! I love all the books in the Ridgeville series. They make me laugh out loud and wish for a hot shifter of my very own. I wasn't sure what to expect from Wyatt's book since he hasn't had a lot of play in the other stories (I blame it on Maya and her lack of an "awesomesauce" idea for him). This book has a great story line and doesn't disappoint with its mixture of humor, hotness and vulnerability from both Wyatt and Milly. Any book from Celia Kyle is a great addition to your library. | 5.0 |
| 927 | I loved this book. Paranormal romance readers will love it. The characters and plot are great. Can't wait to read the next book in this series. | 5.0 |
| 928 | They have made a couple of recipes in their new ice cream maker and like this book. Makes them want to experiment with their own receipes. | 4.0 |
| 929 | I picked up the first of these, looking for a fun, quick read in a spare moment. These books are SO much more. Really well written, the characters are multi-dimensional (even the women! imagine that!) and the world is unique, but easy to imagine, and the plot is smart. Enjoy! | 5.0 |
| 930 | A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin, a Kindle book I began reading on October 3rd. I couldn't help but notice that it takes me 5-7 days to finish a Song of Fire & Ice book. It really puts into perspective the personalized time management and patience I have for this style of writing (i.e. reading while I knit, choosing some weeknights for reading before bedtime but not others, scanning past certain characters' chapters because they tend to be chronically dull).Where Clash of Kings had the riveting ending of Blackwater, Storm of Swords has the (anontated for spoilers) double White Wedding, Auntie Goes Batty, and Mumsy Returns moments; each of which elicited many mouth-covered-in-shock reactions. I cannot WAIT to learn what happens next and, for the second time, for all the living Starks to FINALLY meet up. | 4.0 |
| 931 | I have read every one of her J.D. Robb "Eve Dallas" series. This one did not fail to continue the thrill! Clever twists and turns with the personal life with a millionaire. Read on Fans! | 5.0 |
| 932 | This story was a perfect fit for Frost. I waited for his story and I am glad I did. It was well worth the wait. | 4.0 |
| 933 | I received a copy of this book from the aurthor and I do apologize I thought my review had posted sometimes I really hate new technology lol .. but anyways back to the book STRUUGGLE !! lets just say I am in love with this book I REALLY COULDN’T PUT THIS BOOK DOWN IVE READ IT THREE TIMES ALREADY SINCE IVE GOTTEN IT !!.. the decription of the characters was a job well done I felt like I was there looking at them feeling what they felt.. Eva is a College student that pretty much have mommy issues and is struggling with trying to find her own path of a career and is hoping her choice pans out but of course things go wrong for her one by one… Then there is Nathan, at first I didn’t know what his job description was I just knew he had a big meeting with a client any ways he’s an IT guy and a kickboxer .. he is also struggling .. struggling to keep clients so he can pay his bills and trying to be one of the best in kickboxing.. lets just say in the first few chapters things wasn’t panning out for him either (peter kicked his butt..haha) Nathan and Eva meet its like fireworks in the sky …but they end up working together because Eva has a project for college and lokky what we have her Nathan is the IT that she has a meeting with lucky her lol.. Eva doesn’t know how to act around him just whatever pops up first comes out type thing.. Nathan plays it off very well.. I really like how he wants to take things slow with her and I like how he wants to help her get back into running so she can compete. Nathan was nervous and scared f being in a relationship because of his past.. slowly but surely they got thru it.. I LOVED THIS BOOK !!!! | 5.0 |
| 934 | The magic of the early books of the Sword of Truth series has worn a bit thin. Terry Goodkind seems to specialize in using a ton of words to say very little, feeling the incessant need to breakdown every thought rather than allowing the reader to use his or her intelligence to make inferences. The story is okay if you were a fan of the original series, but it definitely isn't breaking any new ground nor are the concept all that unique from a fantasy perspective. | 3.0 |
| 935 | I really enjoyed this book. I'm very choosy when it comes to books like this because I usually figure them out too quickly and I get bored. I will definitely be recommending this one to friends! | 5.0 |
| 936 | President Ford is probably one of the most under-rated presidents in the history of the United States. Imagine if you were him when you took office: a terrifying recession (known as the Great Recession in the 1970s) where 500,000+ people were losing their jobs per month (as a percentage of the working population that means that this recession had a higher rate of layoffs than the most recent one), a constitutional crisis arising from a presidential scandal, the collapse of South Vietnam, partisan politics at it's finest (several Democrats walked out during a speech he gave to a joint session of Congress, makes the "You Lie!" comment seem tame), the Cold War, a deteriorating criminal justice system (this is the time of serial murders like Gacy and others) and many other things. Oh did we mention that Ford came to office without warning and therefore without a game plan? This makes the Obama and Reagan problems that they inherited seem tame!I never thought of President Ford in this light until I read this book. I did not have an opinion of him one way or the other, but I have a new found respect for Ford. You can disagree with his decisions, but you have to admire the swiftness and firmness that he handled these complex situations with no warnings. The book is easy to read, covers his entire life including his childhood, and time in Congress. He does an excellent job putting you in his shoes at that time period. Putting into perspective many of the decisions that he made without being apologetic. He lays his cards on the table and says "this is what I was dealt and this is how I handled it." I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the 1970s, presidents or just how the world seems like it is always crumbling! | 5.0 |
| 937 | loved it... just enough of everything... love, angst, drama, sex, heartache, heartbreak, laughter, friendships, suspense, mystery, healing, & self preservation....And yes I fell for Mr Burnham too... he oozes sexy, rich, alpha male which = hotness! now onto Tragic Wreck... | 4.0 |
| 938 | Just finished reading this and decided to post because I was excited about a good read. I have been a fantasy reader since the "Lord of the Rings" and will continue to be as long as there is something wotrth reading out there. There is some sex and a bit of language in it but a worthwhile read. I need not tell the story--just read it. I was a bit amazed at the direction of the touch of the healer; a little unexpected--but I can not say in what way. You will see. | 5.0 |
| 939 | I have The Reach a five star rating because this is one of the very rare books that I cannot put down until every last page has been turned and read eagerly.Nate Kenyon is a master of thrilling, chilling, suspense. | 5.0 |
| 940 | He was just amazing! Love Nico and Elle, such great characters! really loved this book, and Preach is so funny | 5.0 |
| 941 | If you are looking for a story about German fighters zooming in an out of bomber formations and machine guns going off all around you then go somewhere else. If you want a book that personalizes the human experience then pick this one up; it reads like a bunch of stories your grandfather would have told you about 'when I was in the war, son'.Some of it is slow, some of it is thought provoking, but all of it relates a story of one person's life during WWII. It tells of the conditions at various bases during flight training. You learn about the travel condition problems getting around the country. The section that deals with 'suiting' up for a mission was real interesting when compared with war movies. Living conditions at the airfield during the war was eye opening. And there was discussion on 'blowing off steam' to relieve the pressures of war. There were a lot of pictures which helped to bring to life the people mentioned in the book. The appendix had a copy of a flight Operation Order which was extremely interesting.The book is short, doesn't dwell on anyone topic to exhaustion, but does reveal in enough detail John Walter's life during the war. It was John's life, but it could have been your grandfather's life. If you enjoy hearing stories 'by the fireside' then you will enjoy this book. | 5.0 |
| 942 | I picked this novel up based on its highly decorated status as a Crime Novel of the Year. I expected a traditional European crime mystery along the lines of Mankell or Larsson. This story was constructed a bit differently with more focus on science-related issues along with a murder mystery. The story certainly doesn't race along and the first 50 pages did not hook me the way most mystery stories do. However, in the long run the payoff of a good story and excellent writing were there making this a book well worth reading. | 4.0 |
| 943 | If you like Stephen King you should like this. Stephen's a hell of a story teller and to follow Danny Torrence (from The Shining) as an adult along with the young girl, Abbra was a real treat. | 4.0 |
| 944 | This book kept me interested with the first sentence. I never knew this story before. Now I want to share it with everyone. | 5.0 |
| 945 | I received this book from the author in exchange for a honest review.My thoughts: This is the second romance that I have read centered around a dating reality show. I really liked this book. The interactions between the hero and heroine were engaging. Dante Dimitriou (the hero) was likeable from the start. He agrees to do the reality show to help out his friend Connor. I could tell early on that he was attracted to the heroine. It just took him awhile to figure it out. She is definitely not the type he is used to dating. I think her uniqueness is what attracts him in the first place. Zoe Parker (the heroine) is tricked by her best friend Sarah. She thinks she is going on a blind date, but when she arrives finds out it is a reality show. The only reason she stays is so her friend does not get into trouble(she had forged her name on documents). She does not even consider Dante as someone she could be with. She is actually more attracted to the show's host Kyle. Their romance is drawn out slowly, but not in a way that bores you.The Story: Dante is the bachelor on a reality dating show and Zoe is a reluctant participant. Dante is instantly intrigued by her after seeing her on a hidden camera. Zoe was calling her friend and trying to bail on the show. Dante decides to keep her on the show as a friend. After the initial meet and greet, Dante slips her a note to meet him in a hotel suite. She does and Dante tells her he wants her to stay as his friend. She is kind of insulted and wants to leave so he blackmails her to stay. She does not stay mad at him long. He is just so irresistible.The next day, they leave for France. On the plane over, Kyle talks and flirts with her. When they land, they go to Dante's chateau. The next morning, Zoe decides to check out the town and Kyle offers to drive her. They spend the day together. When they arrive back for dinner, they are late. Dante is not amused. He is jealous, but does not yet realize why. He requests to talk to her and later that night he berates her over her behavior.The rest of the book deals with their bumpy road to an eventual HEA. I love the way the ending was written. Zoe's uncles were hilarious. | 4.0 |
| 946 | In Nikki Lynn Barrett's novel, we meet Becca and Hunter, who survived a plane crash as children. At the time, Hunter was twelve, Becca eight and seriously hurt. The burden thrust upon Hunter to keep Becca and him alive until they're rescued, and the fact that he has no other family, impacts him severely. The tragic accident bonds Hunter and Becca for life.Although Becca suffered traumatic brain injury, Hunter's affliction is mental not physical. Flash forward twenty years: He begins exhibiting symptoms of PTSD. He senses that he overlooked something important; something he lost awareness of. While Becca and Hunter fall in love, she tries to stand by him, despite his nightmares and irrational behavior. Soon, the two of them realize they have a mutual enemy that is hell-bent on destroying both of them.Some of the mystery is solved at the end of this first novel--but the how and why remain unanswered. I was sympathetic to the hero and heroine, to all they endured; and I want so much for them to get the "picture-perfect ending" they deserve. Guess I'll have to wait for the next two books in the series. Great storytelling, Ms. Barrett! | 4.0 |
| 947 | This author has captured my attention. This is the second book in this series I have read and cannot wait to read the next one. Like the characters and the depth of them and I guarantee that you will not be able to put the book down during the action parts. Great read. | 5.0 |
| 948 | What a simply delightful book.I bought this to read aloud to my grandchildren when they spent the night.It was just the right length. The illustrations are well done and the tag line- Good night sleep tight- is really perfectly throughout.This one earned all of 5 stars easily. | 5.0 |
| 949 | a thriller. kept me on the edge of my seat. always enjoy the flow of the author writing. too bad it had to end | 5.0 |
| 950 | This book is the best book I have ever read and I've read a lot of books. The way Erin Hunter uses suspense is amazing. Erin Hunter is a great author and as the cats were fighting it felt as if you were there. And the way Erin Hunter made it feel like it was on the brink if death right before they charged into battle was epic. So to sum it up, great book, great job Erin Hunter!! Sad deaths and a good number and its pretty bloody and gruesome. | 5.0 |
| 951 | 5 stars because the love story was amazing! I just have this issue with emma, really!???! This guy loves you and you try to push him away! What's wrong with you! I thought i was insecure but jesus girl this is ridiculous. I love the story, it really warmed the heart yes there were some naughty scenea but hey, i find it to be realistic (: | 5.0 |
| 952 | This is an incredibly good book. Clearly, the absolute best post apocalyptic detective novel I've ever read. I want more, Richard Bowker. More! | 5.0 |
| 953 | A complete history of how the church started and continues to present day. A little bit deep and you might find it slow in places. I read it a few pages at a time and then put it down to digest. My husband loved it. Good educational information. | 4.0 |
| 954 | Although I don't agree with all the theology in this book, the concept of pride and humility was very well done. It was a very well thought out story and kept me coming back to finish. | 5.0 |
| 955 | Frozen revolves around Nat, a blackjack dealer in New Vegas, whose secret forces her to leave the city in search of a utopian land known as the Blue. I really have no idea how to explain this world because the authors fail to give a clear context to it. Think snow and cold temperatures, think bombs going off for really no good clear reason, think individuals with special abilities who are outcasts. It’s a lot easier to think of these things when given an explanation for them, but it’s all very murky and messy.Helping Nat traverse across the snowy wasteland is Wes, a former Marine Sergeant and seasoned mercenary. All this I am supposed to believe despite his age and personality…if I can even say he has one. A little sample of Nat’s love interest’s thoughts:“She seemed like a cool chick.”I almost stopped reading after this line and in retrospect, I probably should have done just that. Both Nat and Wes are inexplicably occupied with each other at the most inconvenient of times and their whole relationship feels contrived and shallow.Strange jumps and quick transitions are used to hurry the story along, but details are glazed over. This neglect is the reason the authors fail to bring this world to life. The action is too abrupt, both in origin and conclusion. As a result whenever another bomb explodes or another confrontation happens, you’re left wondering what the point was. A lot happens in this book and it has no real purpose but to make this world seem more exciting or more dangerous, but it fails to do either. | 1.0 |
| 956 | Awesome book I love it and all the others There funnyAnd it is grate I recommend this book for 8,9,10 year orders | 5.0 |
| 957 | I loved the story! I thought it was very well done. The characters were cool, and unique. It was a new take on an old fairy tale, and I liked that.he only thing is, I felt like he story was just a smidgen rushed. The ending more so. I felt like he author was maybe running out of time, and rushed a bit.Aside from that, it was a fun read and I would recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 958 | I picked up this trilogy because it was on sale and I had nothing to read. I had already read 50 Shades and Crossfire and several other iterations of the story and I was looking for something that was not serious and pretty much just an escape.I was surprised that I liked this once I got over the names of the characters, which I would still snicker at every once in a while. It was interesting - Alayna's "addiction" and Hudson's "issues." They were two incredibly flawed characters and even though Alayna's behavior would get annoying, the story would keep you in the dark enough to want to continue reading.The story is hot and sometimes Hudson was a little over the top, but it's a romance novel and a good alternative for 50 Shades and Crossfire fans. | 4.0 |
| 959 | Book provided by the author.Wow, now I wasn't expecting that...Again very well written and descriptive with an interesting plot and intriguing characters. It kept me hooked throughout, I can't wait to read the next | 4.0 |
| 960 | this doctor been an ordinary guy, he'd be dead. If you're in the right place and you know the right people, you can stay alive. | 3.0 |
| 961 | Project Darcy is a modern day Pride and Prejudice in every way. Each character can be matched up with a character in P&P.; The main character is Ellie (Elizabeth) and she goes to Steventon with her four friends Jess (Jane), Margaret (Mary), Liberty (Lydia) and Cara (Kitty). There is even a Wickham and Mr. Collins. I really enjoyed matching up the characters as I read the book. It made really fun.I really enjoyed the time travel aspect of Project Darcy. Jane Austen’s story really made the book engaging and fun. Ellie’s story, on the other hand, wasn’t quite as engaging. Her Mr. Darcy wasn’t very likeable and didn’t turn out to be HER Mr. Darcy. I found the ending to be a little disconnected from the story. It didn’t make much sense to me.However, I found Jane Austen and Mr. Lefroy’s romance to very to be very charming and touching as well. Jane is portrayed as someone who is fun-loving and flirtatious; not the serious spinster that people might attribute to her. Their relationship seemed a little illicit and passionate. I truly hope that Miss Austen experienced passion in her life amidst her disappointment. I felt her story was the most potent storyline of Project Darcy. I wanted to know more and I was a little disappointed when Ellie would return to her own time.Overall, I really enjoyed Project Darcy. I loved the Jane Austen bits of the book. The only thing I found disappointing was how Ellie found her ultimate love interest. It was very romantic but didn’t make sense to me. But still this book is very much worth a read if you a true fan of Austenesque fiction. | 3.0 |
| 962 | This book contains a lot of useful information and it really comes from the author's experience. I just realize how hard and painful it is for drug addicted. This book is the solution for anyone who want to withdraw from drugs. You will learn how to detox and how to set the right frame to live your life afterwards. | 5.0 |
| 963 | The explanation of karma and reincarnation in this book helps me understand the meaning of life, why we are here and what we are supposed to do. It helps me understand and face life challenges better. The meditation practice is useful and I hope to find my life mission as the book suggests.Dr. Ching's dedication in the book was so sweet and touching.I highly recommend this book to others! | 5.0 |
| 964 | Twisted by Emma Chase4 StarsArc provided by author in exchange for an honest reviewTwisted is the continuing love story of Drew and Kate, told mainly from Kate’s POV. Emma Chase presents an insight into the couple’s relationship two years down the road and I’m happy to say that Drew and Kate’s love life is more sizzling and hotter than ever. (The kitchen scene was spectacular – *swoon*) Kate is still stubborn and Drew is just…Drew. He’s still witty, sexy, charming, adorable and most of all - EXASPERATING.Things seem to be hunky dory for our delightful couple until suddenly a HUGE misunderstanding takes place, altering their lives forever. (Misunderstanding is an understatement – the domino effect of this event is immeasurable). Drew behaves like a total a-hole, but that’s par for the course. He manages to hurt Kate in such a way that turns both their lives upside down. UGH! I wanted to slap him so hard and scream “WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU”!Alas, Drew crushed Kate’s heart. Yes, he was irrational. Yes, he single-handily screwed up their relationship. And yes, his stupidity causes both to be miserable and brokenhearted. I do not fault Kate for being angry, for Drew is completely to blame for the riff created. Drew, you son of a bitch – you frustrated the s*** out of me.Needless to say, Kate is not the type of chick who puts up with crap. So, she takes some time to reflect and tries to put her life back together. It is here we see a different side of Kate as she re-connects with her family, old friends and Billy. Of course Dee Dee pops in, ball busting and providing Kate with the much-needed comic relief during this dismal time. I felt horrible for Kate. Enduring such sorrow, as her life is shattered leaving her in limbo. BUT, Kate did manage to severely piss me off with her reprehensible actions and crazy thoughts. These two characters really tried my patience, & I loved every minute of it.Things become difficult for Drew during this time. (Good, he deserves it for being such an a-hole). Just when I had my fill of his shenanigans, he surprises me. The jovial jokester channels his serious side – and treats Kate to an emotional outburst proclaiming his undying love for her. Who would have thought Drew could pull sincerity off? Phew, so happy these two FINALLY managed to clear the air and work through their issues. It was a rough and tumble roll through much of their story. Now, all is good in the world of Drew and he’s back to the wisecracking snarky bastard I’ve come to love.All in all, I enjoyed this read. It was more serious than I would have imagined, based on the first installment, but it did not disappoint. The hilarity level was toned down a bit, but the heat created by these two was outstanding. For fans of Tangled, Twisted is a MUST READ. | 4.0 |
| 965 | When Cash Rowland first laid eyes on Piper he knew he was in a world of trouble. He was hers - simple as that. Of course, he was just a seventeen year old and he never met the girl, but whatever. He knew she was it for him.I loved, LOVED this story. Let me count the ways!1. Cash RowlandIf there ever was a voice I've enjoyed reading it was his. He was adorable and funny as hell. I loved not only his humor but his loyalty and tender ways. I loved that this story was told from his point of view, I don't think I would have loved it as much if it weren't. It fit the story.2. The RomanceWho doesn't remember their first love? Who doesn't enjoy a 'second chance at love' story? This one had it both and it was fantastic.3. The StorySweet, with a dash of intense emotions, Cash and Piper's journey of love had all the elements I've come to expect in a great romantic story. Plenty of 'Aww' inducing moments, characters that complemented each other and felt real throughout, appropriate emotions that captured each character's frame of mind and chemistry that although tamed in the page still shined through.I loved how the author went about bringing them together. Their adventure as they traveled in Cash's truck was entertaining and enlightening. There were elements of the story that surprised me, but complimented it and made it sweeter. The characters' emotions jumped off the page and their personalities never wavered. They grew as individuals as the story progressed, but it was their growth as a couple and how their connection strengthened that made this such a fantastic read for me.If you like your stories sweet with a dash of humor and adventure I say that you pick this book right now. It had that and much more. This is one story that will go on my 'favorites' shelf for those times when I need a little pick me up. It was that good!All in all, a fantastic read with emotional undertones, characters you will come to love and romance abound. | 5.0 |
| 966 | First, I commend the writer for creating a story. I always try to finish each book I start in order to give honest feedback. The plot in itself was interesting enough. But it fell into way too many cliches. Olivia Hart? I'm sorry but the name alone for a lead character?? I tried to build a connection with any of the characters but there wasn't enough details on any of them to make that happen. Olivia for example. Her family seemed like a big fixture in her life but we were never given any defining details about them. Max, a lead male character has issues that were never explained and twist towards the end that still made no sense. The story seemed like it began with massive potential but could've used details and background on everything. And another cliche..the name of the school was called Pandora. Was that to represent the different abilities and supernatural happenings that no one seemed to ever see? All in all the author shows promise. I hope she adds personal history and background to create strong feelings between the reader and the characters. | 2.0 |
| 967 | The book is so much better than the movies; however I recommend seeing the movie and reading the novels if you haven't already. | 5.0 |
| 968 | I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery, the characters, and the story of poor Marie. Never a dull moment from beginning to end. | 5.0 |
| 969 | Pretty good book. I do wish there was more discussion about the protagonists at the end. Overall I enjoyed it. | 4.0 |
| 970 | This book was a not only a tear jerker, but it made you angry over how badly adults can abuse children. Styxx was a formidable child, adolescent and adult. His abuse made him the honorable and strong man he became even though he was a loner most of his life. He never knew unconditional love until he was an adolescent, and it did not come from a family member but from a "servant"/ teacher. His second unconditional love was from a goddess; it was complicated but it lasted for centuries. His estrangement from his brother, Acheron was finally worked out, also after centuries. This book was very difficult to read because of the abuse factor, but it progresses to a very good ending. Enjoy, have Kleenex handy. | 5.0 |
| 971 | This is just another diet/life skills book. There is nothing that puts it above the thousands of others that are available. It is at best ok, beyond that save your money as there is lots of diet information on internet that is better stated and better documented. | 3.0 |
| 972 | Should have been edited to half it's size. The author repeats herself constantly. She is a good writer, but I cannot imagine how the people at Creative chose this as the best of the year. Donna should read a little Hemmingway to learn how to be intriguing and concise at the same time.I loved the plot, but it could have been so much better. It was overdone to the point of boring and I would never have finished it if Creative hadn't voted it best book. I do not agree | 3.0 |
| 973 | Fast moving events with constant changes in intrigue and choices.Characters were varied and sometimes drastically revolting an& sometimes sad. | 4.0 |
| 974 | This novel is light enough to be pure helium but that's not a bad thing. If you like mistaken identities, switches and all the ensuing mayhem caused by such, this is a book for you. Written in the breezy style required of such a novel Doubting Abby moves along at a goodly pace and introduces us to interesting if a little standard characters. | 4.0 |
| 975 | I read this book basically in one day – it was a mad, crazy, obsessive daylong reading spree in which putting the book down felt painful and wrong until I’d finished. My apologies to the children, husband and pets neglected on February 19, 2014. In many small ways, it felt like this book was written exactly for me – like the author had captured a piece of my soul and put it on paper. While I can’t necessarily relate to the WHOLE story (don’t have a twin sister or a psychologically diagnosed mental illness – also don’t write fanfiction and am significantly older than 18) – so much of it I could definitely relate to and I quickly found myself rooting for Cath and waiting for certain plot events to come about. I, simply put, loved this book and kinda wish I could read it all over again today. | 5.0 |
| 976 | Such hard times and so many things for Carol to go through but she was thirteen and her and her mom could be together now. | 5.0 |
| 977 | A book I just could not finish. A woman alone in a shelter her husband built and died to protect. The end of the world and we have to sit through pages of guilt, outright stupidity and other assorted ramblings. I'd rather take my chances in the radiation thanks. | 1.0 |
| 978 | This book goes along with alot of what I have learned in the past year or two about myself. It actually does tell you what to say when you talk to your self and its right! | 5.0 |
| 979 | Have you ever felt that Mr. Collins ended up with the wrong character in Pride and Prejudice? He is attracted to Jane’s and Elizabeth’s beauty and Charlotte’s agreeable nature, but he completely overlooks plain Mary, who, with her preference of sermons, serious nature, and fondness for counseling others, would perhaps be the ideal candidate. I’ve always wondered if Mr. Collins ever thought of Mary Bennet, if he even noticed her. Did he see their compatibility and ignore it? In Jack Caldwell’s newest novel he explores what happens when Mr. Collin’s sees Mary and proposes to her instead of Elizabeth…So how does Mary marrying Mr. Collins change the story for the other characters, you ask? Well, the Netherfield party still departs to London, but because her sister is soon to be married, Jane Bennet doesn’t venture there herself. She instead accompanies Elizabeth on a long visit to Hunsford Parsonage (that’s right, no Maria Lucas!). Where we learn that Mary and Anne de Bourgh don’t remain indifferent acquaintances with each other, but instead become fast friends.What I loved most about this story was seeing all the positive results of Mr. Collins’s marriage to Mary! Mary’s development and improvement was wonderful to witness; she handles Mr. Collins masterfully and truly comes into her own. And now that the sisters are separated by a distance of “nearly fifty miles,” they seem to value each other more and their increased sisterly affection for each other was heartwarming to observe. In addition, I loved how Mary, while respectful and kind towards Lady Catherine, did not worship her with the same absolute veneration that her husband is prone to do and often steered him in a better direction than his “esteemed patroness.” Go Mary!Mary’s maturity and development isn’t the only pleasing one to witness in this tale, Anne de Bourgh, while under the guidance and support of her new friend is finally becoming the woman she has always longed to be. Taking secret music lessons, driving carriages, interfering with her cousin’s relationship, trying to attract a certain suitor…I liked seeing Anne take a more active part in the plot!While I loved the premise of this variation and enjoyed seeing the changes it wrought, I did often wish that the story deviated a little more. There were a lot of familiar scenes and similar conversations, and it seemed like Mary marrying Mr. Collins had more impact on Jane and Bingley then it did Darcy and Elizabeth. (Loved how Jane handled Mr. Bingley! Go Jane!) The course of Darcy and Elizabeth’s relationship seemed to be the same, even with the help of Darcy’s well-meaning cousins and Elizabeth’s matchmaking sister. I found myself enjoying the Jane/Bingley relationship in this story more than the Darcy/Elizabeth one, especially when Elizabeth makes a brazen and assumptive declaration to Mr. Darcy…(that just felt odd.)Part of me wished this variation stayed with and focused on Mary, Anne, and Jane, but you can’t have a Pride and Prejudice variation without Darcy and Elizabeth!! Even though I was more partial to the secondary characters than the main ones, I found this inventive variation of Pride and Prejudice to be an entertaining and engaging read! I look forward to reading more from Mr. Caldwell in the future! | 3.0 |
| 980 | Oh my goodness, this book was great! It made me laugh out loud in certain parts, and I love doing that. :) I thought the characters were true-to-life, if stereotyped. It must be hard for a long-time pastor's wife to suddenly not have that role anymore, and struggle with letting go.What I didn't enjoy was that the people in the church (especially Vera) seem to have little to no spiritual life. Their meetings center around food, and for some of them, avoiding responsibility. They don't pray together at their meetings, and Vera bosses everyone around without any conviction for acting like a controlling jerk. And she's never called on it. No one person should rule a church so much that others are afraid to approach them or confront them about any topic.It was a fun, light read, and if that's all you want, it delivers. I am not Lutheran, so I don't know how accurate this is, but the characters do not have a deep spiritual life. If you're looking to be inspired by folks depending on and being changed by God, this is not your book. | 3.0 |
| 981 | Great Book- Its all about Jason's Life | 5.0 |
| 982 | Will the story is fun the writer is afraid to be in the real world. Science Fiction is about the possible he writes great battles trillions die..but no one in his vast multi universes is gay....how can that be? | 3.0 |
| 983 | I loved both Anchor Island Novels and I am so looking forward to the next coming out in April.Terri Osburn is my new favorite Author. | 5.0 |
| 984 | This was my first Melody Grace read. It's a spinoff from another series but apparently it can be read as a standalone, since I did it. I'm a rock star junkie so I have to admit that was what lured me to take a chance on this novella. It was a very short read, just enough to whet my appetite for more. Enough to make me curious about the secrets that Dex, the sexy rock star, is hiding. Enough sexual sparks between Dex & Alicia to have me fanning myself, but it ended before my Kindle burst into flames. Melody Grace you are a tease! You got me hot and bothered and left me hanging, waiting, ready for Uninhibited. | 4.0 |
| 985 | This is a good short look into Daphne' s mind......it answers some of my questions;I wish her storyline had been longer,shewas a warrior. | 5.0 |
| 986 | I actually have not read this book, as I purchased it for my son in 5th grade.We bought the Kindle edition, and he devoured the entire thing the same evening.The following morning, I found him rereading it instead of getting ready for school.It prompted many questions about World War II, the atomic bomb, and leukemia!For me, any book that grabs his attention so quickly and thoroughly is a hit. | 5.0 |
| 987 | I just finished reading this novel. I am still marveling at how talented Jane Devin is. I read her book from my kindle device and started right off at the first chapter without reading intro's etc. It wasn't until I was more than half way through the book I decided to google, Easton (the main character) I was totally mystified that I could not find anything out about him. I was surprised when I found out the book was a work of fiction. Amazing story teller. This book would make a great movie. | 5.0 |
| 988 | Most books on transgenderism are either highly clinical or technical while others tend to focus only on the crossdressing aspect which is definitely not universal. Joanne Borden brings a very thoughtful and emotionally mature look at this phenomenon which is rapidly growing in awareness. | 5.0 |
| 989 | I am not a big fan of paranormal writing , but Dean Koontz is the exception. His stories are very human in their emotions and you really get concerned for the characters. Innocence is not an exception. Great story, always with a Catholic bend, that really makes you see things in a different way. | 4.0 |
| 990 | I love all the Mercy Thompson novels. How she keeps thrilling us and keeps everything fresh and moving along is a mystery. Love, love this author and series! | 5.0 |
| 991 | Unhappy families are unhappy in different ways (Apologies to Tolstoy), and the Mitsurugi family is quite different.Three poor-little-rich-boys live isolated in a preposterously large mansion after a tragedy claims the life of both their beloved mother and trusted housekeeper -afraid to be hurt again, they keep their distance from the staff, and even their own father. A plucky girl named Karen joins the staff, looking to become the same perfect and trustworthy retainer her grandmother -the aforementioned housekeeper- was. Did I mention she grew up with the two older boys?This is a fun little manga, full of the usual comedic situations and melodramatic emergencies... there's nothing objectionable in it, and makes for light reading -unfortunately, there's also nothing challenging in it, and it's not unique. Happy manga, like happy families, are all alike.If you're an addict for shoujo, this is a good choice. If you're curious about shoujo, this is a good choice. If you've read shoujo, and have been unimpressed, this will not impress you. I will keep reading a few more episodes, just to see where it goes -I never give up on something after just one installment. | 4.0 |
| 992 | I loved this very romantic and enjoyable story. Sawyer Knight is living high on his bands success but is so lonely and confused. He is tired of being who everyone wants him to be and not who he is. Jake Reed re-enters his life and suddenly life is even more confusing. Jake was his best friend growing up and he has always wanted Sawyer. Now that Jake is back into Sawyer's life, nothing and no one is going to stop him from having Sawyer. I loved how the author built the relationship between Sawyer and Jake. It was beautifully written and so emotional. Jake has fully embraced his sexuality and understands Sawyers reluctance to do the same thing. Jake is so protective and caring, he is a great man. Sawyer has a lot of past issues to deal with in order to accept his attraction to him let alone accept Jake as his sexual partner. This was a great story of love and self acceptance, I am so looking forward to more books in this series. I highly recommend this wonderful romance!I received a copy in exchange for an honest review! | 5.0 |
| 993 | Buchanan's identifies four "clear and present dangers" to the future health of the western world. These are: 1) a dying population; 2) mass immigration; 3) rise of an anti-Western culture; and 4) the breakup of nations and rise of world government.Looking at how these apply to the United States, where I have lived my whole life, I agree with Buchanan's conclusion but not his reasoning used to reach that conclusion. It is clear that the U.S. is in serious decline, and the evidence for this shows up almost everywhere one looks these days. There is an epidemic of obesity in this country. No country can remain strong when its population is so unhealthy. Our health care system continues to sink in comparison to other countries. We spend twice as much as other countries on health care, with results that by any measure put us only about 30th compared to other developed countries.Our national government is completely dysfunctional, unable any longer to govern. We spend more on the military than the next 12 or 13 countries combined! We are addicted to military intervention in other sovereign countries, even though we would never tolerate another country doing the same to us. We seem unable to live within our means, both on a personal level and on a governmental level. The federal deficit still runs to unheard-of amounts, meaning our national debt is skyrocketing yearly.On a personal level, our savings rate has become negative for the first time in history. We seem unable to grasp the concept of deferred gratification; rather, we insist on having it all immediately. We evaluate ideas and programs and policies not on the basis of long-term benefit, but on the basis of what the immediate effect is of said plans.We incarcerate far more of our citizens than any other country in the world, contributing to the financial crisis we face. Our citizens are 20 times more likely than those in other developed countries to face gun violence, due to the epidemic of guns and gun-related violence in this country. We seem unable to do anything about this epidemic, even though 90% of us believe that better background checks are needed for someone buying a firearm.We have become a nation of whiners, rather than a nation of doers. It used to be that when we suffered a setback, we would resolve to work harder and pull ourselves out of the difficulties we face. Now, we look for someone to blame, even to sue. (A Little League coach just sued one of his players for throwing his helmet in celebration of scoring a game-winning run.)These are the kinds of reasons explaining America's decline, not the xenophobic and homophobic reasons advanced by Buchanan. Buchanan says that the dying population is the "most dangerous" of his four cited dangers. And yet, he is opposed to allowing the immigration levels which would ameliorate the problem of the low birthrate. He is, however, strongly opposed to abortion and homosexuality, and part of the reason for his opposition is that these two issues contribute to the dying population problem.Buchanan abhors what he calls the "de-Christianizing" of America. He is unable to see the wisdom of the separation of church and state, and it is obvious he thinks the government should actively promote Christianity. This is an insidious notion in and of itself. However, the true problem with Buchanan's position here is that it is not Christianity in general which he espouses; rather, it is a very narrow brand of fundamentalist and socially conservative Christianity, a brand which condemns birth control, abortion, divorce, homosexuality, feminism, artistic freedom, and the lack of prayer and Christian symbols in schools.The tragedy of this misguided book is that people who read it might be so turned off that they will then overlook Buchanan's very excellent books on foreign policy. "Churchill, Hitler and the Unnecessary War", and "Where the Right Went Wrong" are exceptionally perceptive books, full of meticulous research and well-reasoned criticisms of U.S. war policy. Readers should skip "The Death of the West" and instead immerse themselves in these other two books. | 1.0 |
| 994 | The title is well thought out. There is a war going on. As a history major who attended public schools, whose children attended public schools, and who (along with his wife) are both now public school elementary teachers; I think I can wade into this discussion.Dana Goldstein does her best work in explaining the history of teaching in America. She tries to explain the facts without really picking one side or the other, and for the most part she does just that. The subject is so delicate that it is very hard to say anything about teaching without offending.The parts where she comes up with potential solutions is interesting, but not really elaborated on with the level to convince. It is done more as a kickoff point, or starting point for a discussion. The title is "The Teacher Wars; A History of America's Most Embattled Profession". It does NOT advertise to have THE solution. And it really doesn't.I think what this books strengths are is to explain the history, and understand that what we are doing or trying to do today is NOT new. Maybe a different slant, but not really all that new. If that was understood by peoples on both sides of all these arguments, maybe something could be done.It has actually given me a piece of mind. After a career in the military, I am now in my second decade of teaching little minds. It is my second career. This is not a job. This is my life. I do it for my students, PERIOD. This book shows the passionate teachers who came before me, and that has given me another boost of energy. Regardless of what decisions are made ( I'm in Texas and NOT in a union ), I will carry them out as best as I can. My school is 70% low socioeconomic status with 95% free and reduced meals. I teach kids to be better. We have fun. I make them like themselves. I make them want to learn. This book shows many who came before me who felt the same way. If you want to learn the history of a noble job, this is for you. I hope this helps. | 5.0 |
| 995 | This author seems awfully young to have such a terrific grasp on story telling! Books are easy to read, suspenseful, plausible (you know for SYFY :) )Anyone who enjoys SYFY and new worlds will love this series. | 5.0 |
| 996 | When I requested this title, I didn't really know what to expect. I had never read anything by this author, nor had I ever heard of her. I had a friend that read this book before I did and said that she thought that it was a bit slow, so I was mildly concerned. When I started reading it, I noticed that the author had a writing style similar to another author that I had trouble with reading because she was pretty slow paced, but my fears were unmerited. This book was a pretty good read! Not a favorite, but I did enjoy it. It wasn't slow moving, as my friend had claimed, but instead it kept me interested until the very end. I'm not saying that it was a super fast paced story that had me sitting on the edge of my seat biting my fingernails, but I had no problem concentrating on it, and toward the end things really started to pick up. The ending was the best part. I definitely think it was worth the time that it took me to read it. And the cover is so pretty! This is one of those beautiful books that you will want to showcase on your favorite bookcase. I am really glad that I got this book, despite my earlier reservations. If you like Christian Fiction or Historical Fiction, I would greatly encourage you to try "A Heart's Rebellion". I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more books by this author.Note: I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion by Revell Buzz in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not further compensated to review this product, and all thoughts and sentiments expressed above are completely my own and unbiased. | 4.0 |
| 997 | Elin Hilderbrand delivers another great read. | 5.0 |
| 998 | Sebastian faulks takes you from a quiet French village to the horrors of trench warfare in World War I to the love of a grandchild truly a very interesting novel that holds your attention throughout the entire book | 5.0 |
| 999 | well written. flows well. want to see. more. in a review less words can mean more. no more to say. | 4.0 |
| 1000 | This series is extremely entertaining,interesting and captivating. I can only hope it continues for many more books. Can't wait to start on the next. | 4.0 |
| 1001 | Hodge incorporates Greek mythology, specifically Persephone and Pandora, with the fairy tales of Beauty and the Beast and Bluebeard, and Celtic folklore, such as Tam Lin and Janet. I’m probably missing more allusions but it doesn’t matter – Hodge is obviously well-versed in the recurring patterns within fairy tales and myths and unites them in one overarching story – that of a girl/woman sacrificed to the some monstrosity to save others.While there are familiar story strands in Cruel Beauty, there are also many elements which are unique enough to make this retelling very refreshing. Let me just say – thank you for not forcing this novel to end in a cliffhanger, thus stretching it out for a trilogy like so many other YA authors. For that alone, you should be lauded. Furthermore, another YA bane – the dreaded love triangle – gets a smart twist here. For once, it actually made sense to the plot.The writing is masterful – just the right touch of young adult but Hodge doesn’t dumb it down. The worldbuilding is tremendous and unforgettable. There are layers and meaning to every character, every plot twist, every detail so that rereading will be even more revelatory.Now for the characters – Nyx is as the title indicates – a dichotomy. She is not the classic Beauty character of goodness, kindness and forgiveness. Raised to be the sacrificial daughter, she is not at all a lamb, but a tigress, full of bitterness and hate. The Gentle Lord is a handsome Beast who appreciates Nyx’s fire and strength of character. Hodge keeps us guessing whether he will reveal his monstrous side or if there is more to his story than meets the eye.Cruel Beauty is a clever, absorbing, and intelligent debut. I very much look forward to more from Rosamund Hodge. | 5.0 |
| 1002 | This book takes a funny twist on using the different colors of the crayon box. My five year old was sad on some pages and laughed out loud at others. I was even laughing at the personalities of each color and found it fun to use different voices for each color. I can't wait to read this to my three year old and see her view on it but I imagine this will quickly become a bedtime favorite in our house. I held off on buying this for a few months because I wasn't sure if my five year old was too old but it is perfect and I regret not buying it sooner. | 5.0 |
| 1003 | Ahhh Tessa Savage......she's complicated. But she's also very aware she's complicated and that she's not a one-man type woman. (or one-woman type woman for that matter.) Which is what I find wonderfully frustrating. I am not at all like her in those aspects of sexuality, but I think that's why I love reading about her as much I do. It's a different perspective for me, even if I can't relate to it. In this particular book though, I was swooning for a certain pair of characters. I don't want to give too much away, but I will say that there was only one ending I was hoping for and I was resentful of the fact the author did make that an option at the interactive part, but it still didn't end the way I wanted it to. That's the way it was meant to be though, so I still went back and read the other options, cursing them the whole time. :) | 4.0 |
| 1004 | Very enjoyable - recommend if you need something light yet intriguing.Good to take on a vacation. Good for people who work for "the devil"! | 5.0 |
| 1005 | Iraq veterans, terrorist victims, and victims of distracted drivers might want to give this story a pass.Fast paced, graphic and brutal mystery. Easy to follow. Believable characters, dialogue and story line.This is not a happily ever after.I will not re-read this book. I am interested in reading more works from this author. | 4.0 |
| 1006 | The Iron Druid Chronicles is my all time favorite series. Mr. Hearne is the only author that I ALWAYS give 5 stars. I can't wait for the next book! | 5.0 |
| 1007 | In this story it was more like 3 times removed. It was an interesting read. Good and evil. Fate and choice. Chaos and atoms. Mental or upbringing. It was addictive in that you had to see how far the antagonist would go, and where he'd end up. It is a thoughtful book when you're finished. It almost leaves you drained. I would recommend this book to anyone who has loved and lost,unexpectedly. There`s even a hint of paranormal representing superstition and life. It is a serious tale of wealth gone wrong. As quoted in the book; "Man plans. God laughs" | 4.0 |
| 1008 | only book in this series worth reading | 2.0 |
| 1009 | This book was a little different. I enjoyed the storyline and characters who brought this story together. It was an easy and enjoyable read. Very entertaining. | 5.0 |
| 1010 | ... Even down to the cigarettes with $ signs on them. Read the real thing. I know it's about 1000 pages, but it is well worth it | 2.0 |
| 1011 | What a great story this ladies life made, her time in Alaska was full on if not the weather then the wild life, her hunting trips all sounded wonderful to me except for the one with the big grizzly but then the story changed and she went off to fish in the Katmai and for me that was the downfall of her story cause that's when she started sounding like a spoilt brat, the only woman in a man's envernment and look at me I have a husband who lets me do what ever I want and I take advanage of it. Yes I loved the first part of the book the real story of adventure,of living at one with nature and giving her all to servive. I wonder if she appreachiated how good she had it to have a husband who let her do what she wanted. | 4.0 |
| 1012 | This book was getting to know the characters Jack and Ramsey pov . It was what they thought about Lexi, when they first meet her. Thanks for writing this book it explains a lot about the male characters. | 3.0 |
| 1013 | I chose this rating because the character's caused a plethora of emotions while I read the series. The author did an awesome job developing their personalities as the series progressed. The Bella, Edward, Jacob, triangle seemed to be borrowed from Twilight for her character's. That was a little over the top at times, thus the four star. Over all I highly recommend this trilogy it was a great read! | 4.0 |
| 1014 | As solid of a finish to the series as the first two acts were at building it. Highly recommend book. | 5.0 |
| 1015 | Wow!!! Another wonderful read by Harlan Coben. I've read all his books - hard to pick a favorite but this one might just be it! | 5.0 |
| 1016 | I Love all Kelton books and especially the ones about families and family values Pumkin Rollers, Badger Boy , Rider of Midnight.etc | 5.0 |
| 1017 | Winston Churchill fought in Afghanistan and wrote his first book, "The Story of the Malakand Field Force," about the campaign. Reading his book, one wonders desperately why we were ever stupid enough to go into Afghanistan in 2001. Churchill wrote about the Talib-ul-ani, who are literally the ancestors of the modern Taliban. These were the mad mullahs that the British Raj fought in the 19th century, and their great grandchildren are the mad mullahs that NATO is fighting in 2013. The tactics are the same, allowing for the fact that we have drones and high powered aerial bombardment...and the results are the same too. First NATO (or the British) takes a village. Then the Talib take it back. Lather, rinse and repeat.This is also a fascinating look at the very young Winston, who, chronically short of funds, tries to wheedle his way into every action because he believes that medals, commendations and being mentioned in dispatches is the way to a high flying political career, such as his father had before syphilis killed him. Winston, very much his mother's son, uses her influence and contacts to become friendly with senior officers, usually with some benefit to his career. He is brave, and willing to be shot at. He understands the military virtues, as he showed when he was First Lord of the Admiralty, and later Prime Minister, because he had personally lived those virtues.All in all, a terrific book. | 5.0 |
| 1018 | This was a great start to the series. I am looking forward to watching Harry grow up. Time for book 2. | 5.0 |
| 1019 | I'm no fancy writer, so no fancy review, but I loved this book. I was hooked from the start. Never a dull moment. Loved the characters I really felt for them, and it had some spots that made me LOL!Great book. | 5.0 |
| 1020 | This book covers some of the obvious territory of the contents but it really doesn't have much connection with current biblical studies. | 3.0 |
| 1021 | Handling one’s emotions could be problematic at the best of times; But when loneliness sets in, its like adding insult to injury in one’s personal life. This book highlights a bit of potential causes and remedial activities, but most significantly, it says, “Understanding the way you are feeling is the beginning step towards combating loneliness and establishing more meaningful connection in your liveliness. This is a recommended reading for all individuals who feel trapped in this dire place! | 5.0 |
| 1022 | This was interesting book - but in the end it did not come together. Is this book a romance book or a historical novel? As a romance, it failed for me as the romance between the lead characters never really explored issues of race and never seemed believable. Every lead character is "completelty rationale" in how they are understood by the other leads and they never argue or disagree with each other but just jump to they next act... The lead characters would have been more believeable if they had arguements or disagreements where they had to work their cultural differences and personality issues out. All the major characters are from very different backgrounds and cultures and it seems hard to believe they would never have any misunderstandings or disagreements (i.e. when Song told the piano player she was going to the communist headquarters; would she really have left without an arguement or discussion?). This book had so much potential to explore serious issues!The story of the Chinese and China as a safe haven for Jews during world war 2 was in competition with the character development of the book's main story, but in the end, learning about it partially redeemed this book. But as in the main story, it never came together as it never answered the question - what motivated the Chinese invoked to save refugees - aside from a "Lutheran upbringing." | 3.0 |
| 1023 | A very good book. Lots of unpredictable events in this one. This was definitely a page Turner. A must read. Good JOB Coco and Taj B!!!! | 5.0 |
| 1024 | Anyone that enjoys mystery and romance will enjoy this book. It will keep you flipping pages to see how much a person can endure and maintain decency. I have no doubt that this could be a true event, because we all know that money talks. If you don't read this book, it is your loss. I loved it! | 5.0 |
| 1025 | I almost quit around the 30-40% mark because the book really dragged, We were learning how drab and routine Sophia's life was as we were endlessly reminded of what a terrible marriage she had (in retrospect). Finally the pace picks up and the reader is rewarded. There is much quoting/relating to Shakespeare and some other poetry as well as bird species. This is a Christian book so if you don't want to read that type of thing skip reading this one. | 4.0 |
| 1026 | Although I and my family have always been real meat eaters and willcontinue to do so, this gave me pause. An effective way to provide ameal for your family that will be ready to go when you get home. Toprepare meals that keep that really great buy you made on vegetablesthat just won’t make it till the end of the week from going to waste.Who can eat that many salads, after all? Where, instead of using yourhome time to prepare a meal, you can use that time to share the meal.Using a slow cooker always meant a big piece of tough meat turned intoa tender, juicy morsel or slow cooked beans and hocks. Here, you’re shownhow to use your slow cooker to maximum effect, getting the most out of thematerials, spices and unique mixtures of tastes and textures. Here, you’reshown how to make soups, to main courses, slow cooked tomato sauce foryour pasta, even Swiss Chard Lasagna. I had no idea you could makesomething as good as a Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake. Now, I know! | 5.0 |
| 1027 | I look forward to the next book in the series. Mercy has found her calling and I'm sure she'll run with it | 5.0 |
| 1028 | After reading this book, it made me realize that no matter how far I've come in my faith and gratitude towards our Lord and Saviour - I still have far more to go! A must read for all looking to find faith and leave the old self behind. Thank you Craig, and more importantly, thank God for moving you to write such an inspirational book. | 4.0 |
| 1029 | In some ways this book almost seemed like two different books. I really was fascinated by the observations about black bears and their amazing ways of communication, empathy, working together, punishment and forgiveness. Really amazing stuff and it has very much changed my views of these animals and built my respect for them so much more. In the second half of the book the author attempts to compare these various behaviors of bears to early man and postulated that man's behaviors have developed not from chimpanzees but from this more "bearlike" behavioral pattern. It is a very interesting notion and the evidence provided by the author is solid, but I was not expecting the book to go in this direction and found myself longing for more insights into black bear behavior and cognition. The author did write another book which I have a copy of; possibly I will get my wish for more bear information in that. Well worth the read though and recommended. | 4.0 |
| 1030 | I've listened to Dream Gates in Audible format as the book is not available in Kindle format and I rarely buy hard copy books or CD books.The book is very much Moss' Conscious Dreaming book regarding the information he provides about dream recording, dream interpretation, dream reentry, dream anecdotes and stories, and even the quotes he mentions. Dreams about the future, healing dreams, shamanic dreams, dreams about the deceased and spiritual entities, counselling dreams. Anything and everything about the world of dreams is in this book. There are plenty of real dreams examples mentioned as an example, all of them interesting and surprising, and they come from Moss' own oniric world and from his circle of friends and workshops participants. Also part of his dreamwork approach is the world of synchronicity and active imagination, and they are also considered in the book.The advantage of this book with regards to Conscious Dreaming, to me, is that here Moss devotes time to guide practical exercises, the ones with drumming including, so you will be able to put into practice his advice, even if you are alone at home and you don't have a drum. Moss will be your master of ceremonies.Robert Moss is a great narrator. Unlike other audio books, Dream Gates is not only informative, it is also entertaining. Moss knows how to read, how to speak to the public, how to give his voice the correct inflection so we listen to something that sounds natural, engaging, lively, energetic, but well structured in content. You won't get bored or sleepy. It feels like having the author giving a speech in your house more than a read book.I miss in the Audible book that the Chapters are not titled, just numbered. It would have beenextremely handy have them titled!The price of the Audible book is great. Great value for money and good quality sound. The book was published long ago, but it is terrific for dreamwork and so very modern despite the pass of time. | 5.0 |
| 1031 | Great read! This was a very enjoyable, well rounded book. Would definitely read more books from this author and in this series. | 5.0 |
| 1032 | I really really love this series. There's not one book that I haven't loved. Each story is fun, well written, and you gotta love Tara and her gun, that gets her in trouble every time.So funny, witty and cute, full of action with some romance and mystery thrown in. | 5.0 |
| 1033 | T.K. delivers again. This was the type of book that I couldn't put down. It had me laughing and I'm not ashamed to admit a few tears fell. I most definitely swooned (Mr. Burnham would make anybody swoon wow!) It was the perfect continuation of the story and I look forward to the next part. I will also say I wanted to throw my kindle at the end because I didn't want the book to end. I can't day much more without giving away details so I will just end this review saying if anyone is on the fence about reading this, do yourself a favor and one click. You won't be disappointed. Just make sure you have a few hours because once you begin you will need to finish! Well done! | 5.0 |
| 1034 | this was a cute funny little read and i am never more tickled than with simplicity and for that matter fish that wear hats! | 5.0 |
| 1035 | I enjoyed this story and the story line was easy to follow. The author drew the reader in and allowed us to experience the many emotions of her characters. Granted it was not written in the time frame language but I enjoyed all stories regardless of how they are written as longer as the author can make me feel. The story had intrigue, suspense, danger, malice, romance, and not too explicit sexual scenes. | 4.0 |
| 1036 | This was my second Dismas Hardy book. The first had Dismas married and in his own law firm. I was interested to see how he got there. Obviously, I found the characters interesting and the story compelling. | 4.0 |
| 1037 | This is book 2 of the Knossos West series. Carmen is a rogue viper weresnake because she doesn't want to answer to anyone. While traveling through NY she stops at a bar, where she meets a hot guy. They hit it off but neither want it to go anywhere. She decides to help herself to his motorcycle on her way out.Reece is a anaconda weresnake that belongs to a nest. He sees Carmen and thinks she would be a good time. However, finding out she stole his motorcycle put a damper on his mood. To his surprise, she calls him from jail and asks him to bail her out. He does on one condition, that she spends one month with him.This series and book are well worth it. | 5.0 |
| 1038 | Loved the book and the manner in which the author lays out the information. A lot of advice for someone who has had at times experienced the benefits of aroma therapy without quite knowing. There a certain smells like lavender and chamomile that my mom and now my wife uses in potpourri that always relax me and put me in a good mood no matter how down I am. Although I wouldn't call this aromatherapy, Its a start and something I've experienced personally that intrigues me to go a bit further. Nice read and excellent information. | 5.0 |
| 1039 | We just completed this audio in our car....while driving back and forth to the school every morning. My 9 year old son simply loved it and since it is unabridged version, we completed the book in a week and we will again listen to it after some timeThe voices are perfect especially Christopher Robin, Pooh, Owl, Rabbit and Eeyore. But we did not like the voice of Piglet , Roo, Kanga and Tigger. Anyways, the audio book is really niceWe laughed, we smiled and we enjoyed it very much. | 5.0 |
| 1040 | This is another absolutely beautiful story from Colleen Hoover.It’s very well written, set at a great pace and the emotions expressed make you feel as though you are a part of this story.The characters are adorable and the romance between Sydney and Ridge is heart wrenching and heart warming. There is so much that can be said about these character but it feels like I would be giving away too much. Let me say this though, these characters will surprise you and touch you in one way or another. Even the secondary characters will entertain you as there is a nice mix of personalities to keep you interested.This is a must read for Colleen Hoover fans and anyone who is looking for a story that is high in emotional content and unique in its own right. This is one those books that stays with you well after it’s finished and I can’t wait to read this one again.Great read 5 stars! | 5.0 |
| 1041 | Mr. Gates tried to his best for us and congress let him done a lot. The keep letting the American people down with the way they run things. It won't be a president that ruins the country it will be those men and women who refuse to do the right thing in halls of congress. There are a few that try, but a few verses many never wins. We the people need to start looking closer at the choices these people make.Thank you Mr. Gates, those of you who criticize this book as to little to late. Need to re read it. You always back up your boss and you handle this disagreement behind closed doors, unless someone will get hurt, die or something that can't be fixed. That is why this book came out to give you chance to say. Let's make a change. Whether you love or hate our CiC he is not the one to blame 80% of the time. Heat belongs to Congress. Seriously who do you know that makes 200,000 and only works three days a week. | 5.0 |
| 1042 | Love the power these women portray and the hunks that love them, | 5.0 |
| 1043 | This is the end of the fourth installment and JS is still the sadistic bastard he was in the beginning. The author states there are reasons behind his actions, but honestly I find this hard to believe. I will give this one more installment, otherwise I need to cut my losses and move on. I do not understand why authors find the subject of rape and degradation so appealing to sensationalize, or why I keep stumbling onto authors and reading their stories. But this is beyond ridiculous. The author has a good gift of writing, too bad the subject matter is so offensive, at least to me. | 4.0 |
| 1044 | It getz no sweeter than this! 10 hot books!? are you kidding me!? thatz less than 30 cents each! gotta cop these so you'll be ready pool-side for the summer! TeamDCB baby! Dropping heat and giving back! itz just how we do baby! | 5.0 |
| 1045 | I had great expectations when buying this book and a man who was a fire brand . The diss points greatly. Written in a patchy style does not delve enough into the psyche of the man who could bring a mega polis of over 15 million to stand still and get away with, the book is game and does have the brim and fire of the man about who author writes . I found it difficult half way through to continue to read and gave up finally | 2.0 |
| 1046 | Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book of Rachael Johns. The suspense of the story kept me wanting to read more. Have enjoyed all of Rachael's books but I think this is the best so far. I love that the story has continued into a series and am looking forward to the next book. | 5.0 |
| 1047 | The description of Detroit is an eye opener for this Michigander who hasn't been there for awhile. Really sad. The story did some flip flopping but was easily followed. While set mostly in the L.P. (I read Alex McKnight because the stories are usually set in the U.P.), the reader gets to know his back story with this novel. A really good read. | 4.0 |
| 1048 | I liked it. Interesting and fun concept I hate waiting so long for the next book It can get a bit confusing if you don't keep track of all the people, but it does come together good. I just hope the next book moves forward so we can find out what happens with Warden | 5.0 |
| 1049 | My son loves all the Michael Wills animal books. They are silly and just a little informative, and have great pictures. I think the author must either have children of his own or the ability to still think like a child. Very cute series for kids with a lighthearted interest in animals. | 5.0 |
| 1050 | This book is geared towards larger corporate entities than most. It begins by defining the "blue line" of what is actual value for a company. Not a stock price or assets, but a deeper perspective that involves understanding how both employees and consumers view an entity and how they assess it. For example, it offers the perspective that most employees of Enron had likely no idea what was happening to its investors: this asks, why not? Why weren't employees aware of the big picture behind the firm they were the face of? In that case, a true "blue line" would have helped both consumer and corporation to see their real value and depth.The big takeaway is that this book teaches how employers can assist employees to change their learning methods and create a more proactive depth in the company: one chart is especially useful in showing how making a conscious effort to learn, to be open to new ideas helps the company grow exponentially, whereas traditional belief structures for business may hamstring an employee from really learning and growing in a way that assists the company. Thus, in some cases, a newbie with a fresh outlook may challenge the beliefs of an old-timer and the business has to decide whether to change or remain stagnant. Essentially, who is the expert when it comes to value?I would have given it five stars but it drags on in places and feels repetitive, and other times that it seemed like someone went a bit crazy with a thesaurus and made explanations overly complicated when they could have been quite simple. | 3.0 |
| 1051 | Cute premise for a story, great background for this one but the characters just were too superficial and seemed downright stupid. I thought it was a decent story, didn't keep me tied to the book but ti kept my attention enough to think about other endings in the long run to it. | 3.0 |
| 1052 | Guy reinforces his position with numerous scientific references. His frightening results are too grim to think about, but I'm afraid are true. He forgot to mention the enormous methane leaks from NYC old infrastructure and I'm sure Boston has it too. He illustrates the terrible consequences of a vicious cycle of more emissions creating even greater emissions. We have reached a point of no return. We'll all be dead by 2030. | 5.0 |
| 1053 | Great way to end this trilogy. A story of evil but also of what love can endure. Dante saved Marlena as a Chad but also won her heart as an adult. Fighting his evil father, ruler of the underworld to save his love. Just g ok especially to show that good triumphs evil Great series, buy the books and enjoy | 5.0 |
| 1054 | Nicely researched period. Kathryns characters are well developed & engaging. I don't do long reviews, but suffice to say Kathryn had me hooked after chatting with her even& reding another of her titles. I enjoy the "steam "of her characters relationships - so give this one 3 whistles out of 5 on the steam -o - meter. Kathryn has lots of titles, so I'm off to enjoy. | 5.0 |
| 1055 | Loved how this series ended! Wish there were more books in this series! I would recommend reading all three books. | 5.0 |
| 1056 | I enjoyed this book very much. The plot was interesting and the characters were persons one could identify with. Hard to put down once you start reading. | 4.0 |
| 1057 | I enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to reading more. I hope the next book is as good or better than this one. Stay tuned. | 4.0 |
| 1058 | I found it "fun" to read....something light vs something heavy. I could picture the little town and the shops. Enjoy it! | 3.0 |
| 1059 | I loved this third book in the Katie and Annalise seires. Katie is now the mother of twin girls and Nick's parent's are living with them to help with the children. Nick is running his detective agency out of the house and when he gets a case he cannot refuse and leaves Katie out of things, she is angry. When he disappears in his airplane without telling anyone where he went, Katie realizes that she is the only one who can find him. With the help of her brother and her father-in-law, she is off to try to rescue Nick while her mother-in-law wrangles babies and tries to keep the local authorities for fining them for a supposed graveyard underneath Annalise. Tons of action and adventure and a dose of reality for Katie. Excellent book! | 5.0 |
| 1060 | No spoilers I promise! So I've come to the conclusion that I have a love hate relationship with this book. I love the story between the two, but I want, no I need more substance. This book is seriously lacking what the first two had and the reason I pre-ordered No Regrets. It just seemed way too short and missed the mark. I love this author, but I have to give this ending a big fat goose egg. | 3.0 |
| 1061 | Fascinating characters and a true "whodunit". I never would have figured it out. I was sorry when it ended. I wanted more. | 5.0 |
| 1062 | Sunny is in labor. Her boys have the flu.Garrett is on his way to his friends school and his defrosted quit in the middle of an ice & snow stormBeing a good man he takes over the household, delivers the baby, gets the boys cleaned and to bed and he cleans the house and feeds the animals.He falls for Sunny hard.He was a gift from God for Sunny. | 5.0 |
| 1063 | Great story full. of unusual twists and turns. Lucy was an unusual character that the reader needed to know better. Great read for anyone. | 5.0 |
| 1064 | You will fall in love with Lexi but be careful because she will break your heart. Yeah she will be she will make you fall for her again. This book is about teenage angst at its worst. You know that feeling when you were in school that your mother never understood you? The time when they didn't like your choices but hey they were yours to make... or so we thought. Live life through the eyes of Alexandria and she will take you back to that time in your life. I love K.A Robinson because she can transport you to that time in your life with just her words. That is what does it for me, when I can close my eyes and see it before me like a movie. LOVE! I LOVED it. Lexi, Joel and Landon a love triangle that brought me to tears of sadness, anger and joy. | 5.0 |
| 1065 | Fun read, not to serious, but keeps your interest. Since I have spent time in the Phoenix area that adds interest. | 4.0 |
| 1066 | really enjoyed an intelligent thriller | 5.0 |
| 1067 | Wonderful writing and wonderful themes in the book. Death as narrator could turn folks off, but how he used Death and personified it was a wonderful thing.A different perspective of the Holocaust - that of the regular German in a small town. | 5.0 |
| 1068 | Yvonne Anderson does it again with the third spell-binding tale in the Gateway to Gannah series. Ransom in the Rock continues the saga of Dassa, the toqueph of Gannah, and her family. Dassa’s daughter, Lileela, is returned to Gannah from the planet Karkar, where she has been recovering from a spinal injury. The Karkars collect their payment of precious minerals for her treatment and make plans to take far more. As the tiny settlement of New Gannah prepares to handle an invasion, Lileela deals with her inner stress of moving from the culture she thinks she loves, to another that she barely remembers. With more twists and turns than a Gannah underground tunnel, Yvonne skillfully weaves the elements of a story that sings of the peace that can only come when we trust in Almighty God, whatever the circumstances. | 5.0 |
| 1069 | I enjoyed Going Too Far and Forget You, so I was extremely excited to read yet another one of Echols' books. I was not disappointed and I only wish we had gotten more of Erin and Hunter's story.I liked how Echols included some of the stories Erin and Hunter wrote for their creative writing class within the story. It made some of the revelations about their history more interesting than simply telling it in the main story. You still got their back story, but it was not only from Erin or Hunter's point of view, but from the characters they wrote.I wish there had been a little bit more written about the class, the publishing internship, their relationship, as well as something more with her grandmother. It felt a little cut off and some of those loose ends weren't tied up enough for the story to be really over. I felt like there could have been another couple of chapters to really end the story.I can't wait to read what else Echols writes in the future. | 4.0 |
| 1070 | Let me start off by saying I am a huge Carey Heywood fan. Every single one of her books makes me warm and fuzzy. There is something about them that connects with all of my raw emotions. They will make you cry and then laugh within a few pages. They are real life romances that I just love. Nothing so unfalsifiable that you can't imagine happening in real life.Sayer Says, is Sawyer's getting her very own story!!! Finally!! Sawyer is one of the secondary characters from Him and Her (which I loved as well). Sawyer is a free spirit who is one of the coldest book characters I have ever read. She says what is on her mind, she is loyal and at the same time fierce. Pink hair and wise cracking... and I love every second of her!Sawyer and Jared have been close friends since they was young. After her parents were killed in an accident she went to spend her summer with Jared and his mom. Now as adults, they throw caution to the wind and end up sleeping together. Sawyer is not one for relationship or love, so she wants to keep things casual.Jared has to be one of the most loving and patient men in the world. He never wanted to be casual with Sawyer. All along her has been in love with her. Whether he knew it or not, it has always been Sawyer for him. He is doing off a bad relationship and is hurting.But Sawyer is a lost soul at this point in her life. Her only living relative, her grandmother, has passed away. Even though Sawyer was never close to her, she now feels all alone in the world. This leaves Sawyer questioning a lot. Like why her grandmother never loved her or wanted her. It leads Sawyer on a journey to piece together missing bits and pieces in her life. While doing so she, uncovers more than she ever expected to find.The self discovery Sawyer makes in emotional and unexpectedly amazing. Sawyer never knew what she was going to discover. It makes her look into her past, to help her find out she is so she can have a better future.The love story between Sawyer and Jared is so touching. Jared is exactly what Sawyer needs to help her get through everything she uncovers but at the same time... he makes her want to be whole. Although Sawyer will never been who society wants her to be, she will mend her heart to allow Jared in. | 5.0 |
| 1071 | I never read Rebecca Zanetti's books before and was pulled into this story. I liked Shane and I liked his story. I keep looking for a sequel. She knows how to write a good story about good people in trouble and in need of retribution and love. | 4.0 |
| 1072 | The Story of God commentaries are for laity hoping to gain a fuller grasp of Scripture, and for clergy seeking to more effectively teach the message. This NIV-based commentary follows a three-fold format: “Listen to the story,” a brief portion of the text given with an overview; “Explain the story,” exposition of the text; and “Live the story,” a deeper sense of how the text relates to our lives (the “so what” aspect). Unlike some commentaries, the layout makes it very easy to find what one is looking for. This is not a technical commentary, so no familiarization with Koine Greek is necessary. I would classify this as a partly expository, part devotional and definitely conservative commentary, and would recommend it to anyone seeking to better understand (and live) the joyful message of Philippians. | 4.0 |
| 1073 | An alternate title could be "Looking for God on the Appalachian Trail". Spoiler alert: Found him! Paul is obviously a nice guy, and I'm glad he was able to restore his faith on the trail after losing his wife to cancer. But for someone like me who want to learn more about what it's like to hike all or part of the Appalachian Trail, this book was of no value. Actually, the evidence for finding God on the Trail was not all that convincing, either. But, it was Paul's quest, and he was satisfied, so..., whatever. | 1.0 |
| 1074 | A Great, enjoyable read. We'll written and numerous. You can really relate to type characters. I'm looking foreward to the next book and I don't usually get involved in a series | 5.0 |
| 1075 | Another great story, with such fun twists, from stuffed shirt to human being for the doctor and love for the romance writer! | 5.0 |
| 1076 | This books is as much memoir and love letter to the bakeries in Paris as it is baking book. That's actually what I love about it - recipes, but with lots of back story, and information and writing on the amazing bakers that make Paris the mecca for bakers everywhere. The love that Dorie put into this book just seems out of the pages at me - I feel like I'm meeting these bakers myself, that I can smell the ovens and touch the brick walls of the buildings.The recipes are also wonderful (I would expect no less from Chef Greenspan), and she keeps it to the simple yet perfect items we would find in those bakeries on a daily basis, the recipes that make good memories.I love this book, am so happy I got it. But it may not be for the home cook looking for new muffins to try or for someone to walk you through creating a paris-brest. It does, however, have the perfect madeleines!! :-) It would be perfect for any foodie who loves visiting Paris, as well as an experienced baker who dreams of french bakeries. | 5.0 |
| 1077 | The idea behind Michael McBride's novel, BLOODLETTING, is simply staggering in terms of its complexity. McBride has created a storyline that manages to both terrify and mesmerize readers at the same time. As I have praised him for in some of his other works, McBride is an author who does his research. This novel is a non-stop adrenaline-fueled ride from first to last page.We start with Special Agent Paxton Carver covering a case where young teenaged girls are brutally tortured and mutilated; things escalate dramatically from there!McBride brings forth a cast of unique personalities that breath life into this world--his characterization is especially evident here. While this story has its own complete, stunning conclusion, I would positively LOVE to see him re-visit some of these characters in future novels. I feel there is so much more they could bring us, through McBride's outstanding imagination....Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 1078 | when someone asked him about how to understand Japan. He said Ruth Benedict was the first Caucasian to capture the essence of what it meant to be Japanese and explain it to other so they would understand. Ruth Benedict was an adviser to the occupation forces in Japan after World War II. She is credited with helping make the transition from war to peace a success story for both the Japanese people and Occupation forces. | 5.0 |
| 1079 | Well, that was unexpected. Although maybe I should have expected it given the previous two books and their unique characters and situations.First off, I loved the cover. Hockey - yes! I'm an Australian and know next to nothing abuot the game but there is something so hot and sexy about those men on the ice! Porn star - who doesn't like a story about a porn star?From the title and blurb, I was expected a nice story about Austin struggling with his attraction to a man. But this isn't the story I got. This is a story about Austin's bone deep desire to be dominated by Liam/Puck, his total submission. He is all about the kink and Austin's kink is humiliation."This time, when Austin moaned, there was nothing miserable about it. F** (I had to remove this word from the quote because Amazon didn't like it). He loved and hated that word. Hated being insulted, hated being thought of as less of a man. Hated his uncontrollable reaction, that sharp feeling of arousal he felt every time he heard it used against him.Loved that for the first time in his life, he didn't have to hide how much it affected him. The way it made him hot and hard and needy, even as he despised himself. Despised being like this."This was a very satisfying end to the series.A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in return for my honest review. | 4.0 |
| 1080 | "Goldfinger" the film is one of my favorite entries in the Bond series, and I was really looking forward to reading the novel the movie was based on. I will say that the filmmakers stuck fairly close to Fleming's source material for their film. Most of the elements found in the film can also be found here; death by gold paint, Bond strapped to table about to be cut in half (a laser in the movie, a buzzsaw in the novel), Oddjob's deadly hat, and so much more. With that said, I was kind of shocked that I didn't really care for this novel. For some reason the pacing for this novel just feels off.After a brief run-in with Auric Goldfinger in Miami, Bond learns that Goldfinger may be a gold smuggler and the Bank of England wants Bond to investigate. Bond manages to arrange a run-in with Goldfinger on the golf course. We get a battle of wits and wills on the golf course, and before long Bond is following Goldfinger around Europe.Criss-crossing the globe, "Goldfinger" see Bond travel from America, to Switzerland and back to America again. Goldfinger's scheme is ingenius, and one of the best parts of the novel is Goldfinger's partners in crime, a variety of colorful American gangsters including the iconicly named Pussy Galore. Oddjob is also a lot of fun.This novel's pacing is definately a tale of two halves. The first half is somewhat dull. Bond trying to catch Goldfinger cheating at cards, and the entire reason that M assigns Bond to the Goldfinger case seems odd? Why turn Bond into the taxman? From the way Fleming portrays Goldfinger's actions, it almost seems like Goldfinger is simply trying to keep the government out of his finances, and avoid paying a higher tax....I could relate to that. But we see as the story plays out that Goldfiner is actually a money-man behind SMERSH, that there is good reason to put Bond on his trail. Right up until the golf game, the pace is pretty slow, but as soon as Goldfinger leaves for Europe, the novel picks up. The second half of the novel is a lot of fun, and when we get to Operation Grand Slam, the novel finally hits it's stride. | 3.0 |
| 1081 | Once again Miss Sevyn has me on the edge of my seat. I thought i would stop breathing in book 1. Now that she's gotten around to giving me more to look forward to in book 2, I'm speechless. There was one scene where a body part was removed. I almost threw up from the actual thought and then I got tickled. I dont know where she gets this stuff, but i wish she would hurry and get more and finish the next book.This entire series has been written so well, I'd love to see in on the big screen. (hint, hint). I could see Samuel L. Jackson being Coach K.Keep up the good work - you have a loyal fan!!! | 5.0 |
| 1082 | Robin Hood by Neil Smith is another great Osprey Publishing short intro title. This time around the origins of the Robin Hood stories are discussed. From the early ballads to the introduction of characters in the Romantic era that weren't part of the original ballads, like Friar Tuck and Maid Marian.These books pack a lot into a short 80 pages (that also include illustrations!). The first chapter goes through all the original ballads and tells their origin. The second section tells more about Robin Hood's world. The addition of characters like the Bishop, Little John, Allan-a-Dale, Maid Marian, etc. The death of Robin Hood is discussed. The final section talks about who Robin Hood might have been and where he might have actually been. Although Sherwood Forest is where we think, there are other locations in the stories. It finishes with how the modern era has further shaped the story.The illustrations by Peter Dennis are really great. My review copy only had black and white illustrations, but I'll be heading out to a bookstore to see what the full color ones look like. Neil Smith has definitely done his research. There is a short bibliography in the back. I've been a huge fan of the Robin Hood mythos since I was young and this would be a great addition to my Robin Hood book collection.I was given a review copy of this ebook by Osprey Publishing and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook. | 4.0 |
| 1083 | In a few words....I am so disappointed! The other books are so good. This one though.....bleckkkk. I know I'm not being very articulate but I am just so overwhelmed by how much of a let down this book is. Nearly the entire book was about Shelby'/Dani and her ex husband chasing her and her son. And even that part of the storyline, was weak, at best.How can you have a romance novel where the hero and heroine don't connect. Oh sure, they liked each other but there was NO romance. I think they might have kissed, maybe twice.I love this series but this book was a waste of time. | 2.0 |
| 1084 | This was a very slow moving story. Didn't even finish the book. Very dull/ | 1.0 |
| 1085 | I liked the first one but got stuck on this one and do not have the will to move on reading | 1.0 |
| 1086 | This cocktail book has a lot of ideas for drinks. I really enjoyed the different recipes. Highly recommend, especially if you entertain frequently. | 5.0 |
| 1087 | WOW, WHAT A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE, SEXY, SENSUAL AND EXCITING!!! COULD NOT PUT DOWN! LOVED THE DIFFERENT LAY OUT OF EVENTS AND TIMES OF STORY, REALLY COOL. KEPT ME WONDERING HOW IT WOULD END, LOVED IT!!! | 5.0 |
| 1088 | "Let's eat grandma!" Or it was "Let's go hombre!" Same thing. Commas save lives, you know. Grandma would still be alive, if only... Joking aside, if one hasn't learned one's grammar in school, one probably should not write books, or at least try to sell them, and no amount of cycling and/or blogging will ever replace those missed classes. Or a proofreader. | 1.0 |
| 1089 | A very entertaining and fast moving plot. The characters are realistic and the end is well put together. Good reading. | 4.0 |
| 1090 | I choose this because of the great Amazon price. It was so good that I purchased additional books by Edie Claire. | 5.0 |
| 1091 | I want to point out that this is a review of the English translation because original books and translations are completely different works, by completely different authors.This novel, in translation, was boring and pointless. I found it dull on an entertainment level, with no depth or meaning whatsoever. It was my first Murakami novel, and it was a book club selection.Again, I'm not sure if it's just the translation, or what. But very much not my cup of tea. | 2.0 |
| 1092 | This book was not as good as the first two! maybe it was because I thought it was going to be the conclusion to the the first two and then find out it was not with a huge cliffhanger! That leaves so much more in the air than you even realized. It did skip around a bit with the time. So when you go from one scene to another a whole month passed by. There was no warning So I had to reread to figure out what the heck was going on. May wanna put a little parentheisis in there saying that time went by. so no consusion. Then there where secrets that where secrets on top of secrets. You actually start seeing some answers only to have more questions right along with the characters. Ella is such a good rider you get so absorbed in the book that you feel there emotional anguish and want answers as much as they do! I am hoping once I read the 4th book not sure if it is out and I am missing it or it is not even released yet! I am watching for it! Just know that you need tissues and maybe an stressball to either use or throw when you get mad with the characters hehe! but hopefully like i said in the next book hopefully I will read it go back and reread this one and say oh i was wrong and bump this up the 5 stars instead of the 4 and a half i want to give it! sucks you can not color in half a star. I think it makes a difference. | 4.0 |
| 1093 | The story of Shame has a lot of twists and turns that keep the reader pondering what will happen next. Most interesting was the unique perspective of the story being told by an author of crimes books; a very well published and experienced author who was able to engage with the police but also had a mind of her own when it came to the investigation. "Shame" is not just the title of the book but also a theme unto itself as each character in the story has to deal with their own shame and how it has impacted their lives. This is particularly true of the son of the long dead murderer and how social prejudices judged the son by the sins of the father ultimately placing him, and the fictional author, in jeopardy. Well written and fast paced I read this in less than a day and will look for more from this author. | 4.0 |
| 1094 | I just finished Cast in Sorrows and can't wait for Cast in Flames! I love the dynamic between Kaylin and the Barrani - they don't know what to do with her and she is slowly starting to make them a little more human. The depth and characterization of the story just draws me in, I feel like I'm living the moments right along with Kaylin. | 5.0 |
| 1095 | The book was interesting enough. However the characters were somewhat unreal, somewhat more of an undeveloped caricature than people. Even taking into account the era in which this was written, the countess must have seemed a hysterical nut The rest of the characters were very odd as well and unable to do anything. In the end , it was unclear why any of these supernatural things were going on. No one was changed or affected by anything . | 3.0 |
| 1096 | This is one of the best books I have ever read in all of my 78 years. More interesting to those of us that have lived an witnessed these troubled times. | 5.0 |
| 1097 | This is one of the funniest books I have read. Anyone who is owned by a cat will love this. I keep re reading it and still keep laughing. Fantastic clever and great. | 5.0 |
| 1098 | We aren't really pushing learning sight words, per her teacher's recommendation but my daughter still likes reading these books. When she is reading, it will be nice to have books she has seen and familiar with. My five stars is because she enjoys them, not because they are really super fun for me to read. | 5.0 |
| 1099 | This installment of the White Trash series follows the twisted love lives of a drummer named Eric and the lead singer of another band, Sarah. Ms. Mummert’s talent for creating gritty scenes and suspense filled storylines continues. Readers will be immersed in the lives of characters that make just as many bad choices as real life people do.KaitlinReviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More | 4.0 |
| 1100 | The book Innocence was an odd beginning, many twist and turns that left me wanting for more. Well I certainly got what I was waiting for! I won't tell you what it is, but I highly recommend you find out for yourself, a little bit of heaven waits for you! | 5.0 |
| 1101 | Being an avid reader,it is sometimes financially difficult to read my favorite author's books as often as I would like. I read a lot of "free" & "discount" books by New & unknown authors. I am frequently surprised with how good these books are & am very thankful to have my kindle & opportunity to read the huge selection offered to me. That all being said,this book reminds me how great Michael Connelly is & sometimes you DO get what you pay for! | 4.0 |
| 1102 | This book was best for me for the instructional chapters. The projects are cute, but I found that they didn't provide as much challenge as I wanted due to my past textile experience. Still, the information is worth the purchase. | 4.0 |
| 1103 | This book is the bomb. A lot of questions from the first book will get answered in this book. If you haven't read this book you need to get is ASAP. Cute love story | 5.0 |
| 1104 | I read all books by David vandyke and I can say to that it's a pleasure to review then. The books keep getting better book after book and this one is ,until now , the best of all. Looking forward for the next one | 5.0 |
| 1105 | I really enjoy this series. The main character, Charlie Harris, is a true southern gentleman, and his big Maine Coon cat, Diesel, make a great team. In this story they meet an almost 100 year old author, one of Charlie's favorites, but thing s are not what they seem. | 5.0 |
| 1106 | This book is an EXCELLENT book for anyone who either knows they have or thinks they have hypothyroidism. It has so much information, and gentle advice, resource information and myriads of just good stuff that people who suffer from any type of thyroid issues needs to know. It gives you lots of encouragement. The book was recommended to me. I love it. I highly recommend it. If you can't afford a new one, definitely get a used one, in any condition! Mine was in GREAT condition. Took a long time to get here, but worth the wait. | 5.0 |
| 1107 | This series is HOT! Everything about this series is so original. I loved that the names, relationships, circumstances, and the writing was so different. I had chills the whole time I was reading, just waiting to see what was coming next! The characters grip you and take you for one hell of a ride. Serena Akeroyd is now one of my most recommended authors, and the Naughty Nookie Series is a fantastic, edge of your seat, love triangle, author, detective, cleaning lady, naughty novella! Must read for 2014! | 5.0 |
| 1108 | Don't you just love it when an author contacts you and offers you to read their book in return for an honest review??? I do....and especially when the book turns out to be one fantastic read!!So I'd like take a momment to say "Thank You" to P.A.Jones for finding me on goodreads and offering her book to me.Let's start off with the characters...I love these characters!! I felt like I could relate with them and feel their emotions.That is a big plus when it comes to reading.You need to feel what they feel and see things in your head as your reading the story.That's great story telling right there!!Nathan is big rough kickboxer by night and IT guy by day.I picture him as a yummy hunk of temptation!I love everything about him.He's kind,sexy,and thinks of Eva before himself.As he is falling love with her he realizes that his past is just that,the past.He must make the choice to break all ties of his past so he can move forward.But his past shows up on his doorstep a little to soon....Now his future with Eva is in jeopardy.Can he fix things with Eva or will he lose the woman he loves???Eva is college student trying to earn a scholarship for her running.She doesn't want to have to work for her mother.She needs this scholarship no matter what.Eva meets Nathan through her search for an IT person to help out her college.Nathan agrees to help her.But fate has stepped in.Soon they are headover heels over each other.But she holds back from loving him completely because of her fear of being hurt again.Can she get over her hurtfull past??Can she ever love fully again??Ha Ha....I'm not answering that for you! You must read the book to get the full story.This story is gem!! I totally loved it and am looking forward to more of this story! | 5.0 |
| 1109 | I have gone back and forth between a 4 and 5 star rating, as it was a somewhat confusing read as others have indicated, so settled with a 4. I enjoyed both the H and h characters, then really fell for the Hero myself. I do love bad boys. I just finished a re-read and again was tempted to increase the rating to 5. The writing did not deserve a 5 star, so I struggle to explain exactly why I so enjoyed this book. But when a book sticks with you long after you have read it (in a good way), you know that you connected with what the author was trying to convey. Maybe it was because the post-apocalyptic MC setting was unique and my love for the Hero, not that he didn't frustrate me on occasion. This alpha Hero has stayed with me long after many of the other Hs have sort of blended into together. I love a man with a plan who can handle himself physically, is quietly confident about it, and can whip others the post-apocalyptic MC setting was unique but doesn't unless he has to. That's just HOT! This book wasn't perfect. But this book is a stand alone, no cheating MC book with HEA, what's not to love?! | 4.0 |
| 1110 | Finally,a story about a 40 year old that finds romance again. while this story might be far fetched it is certainly entertaining and well written. I hope their is a continuation to the story and that more stories are written for the women over 40. Keep writing! | 5.0 |
| 1111 | Very much enjoyed series. I am looking forward to reading more books from the author. Thank you very much for a quality read. | 5.0 |
| 1112 | I enjoyed the book and could not put it down. I did find the story a bit dragging and long. | 4.0 |
| 1113 | I’ve only heard of Essential Oils, so I’m actually a first-timer for this topic. As I age, I do want to age gracefully without the use of chemicals. I was happy to see that Olive Oil is a carrier oil. I was thrilled because I like Olive Oil and I use it all the time for cooking. In addition, since I always have cardiovascular exercises, I know that this one will really be helpful for my heart as I grow older. What’s more is that this book provided other carrier oils that address different health concerns. Great tips and information! | 5.0 |
| 1114 | Having worked through all of Deaver's books (with the exception of that atrocity about the country singer... I couldn't stand it nor finish it, so didn't review it), I found myself struggling throughout this.*Potential Spoilers... which really don't ruin anything*The title and nickname of Skin Collector is a deception on multiple levels. Mind you, Deaver is known for his twists.But it's, at the core, simply false advertising. Once I was left with the M.O. of the killer, I was faced with wondering whether the title was simply a ruse to sucker fans of the Bone Collector.I am willing to point out other issues with the name above if requested but with hundreds of reviews here, I doubt anyone will care what I think.The plot is trying and slow at times; a mash-up of an eleventh hour wrinkle that reminds me of "the new characters" that suddenly appear to solve writers blocks in other novels. Did Deaver leave ample clues? Definitely. Is any experienced reader able to put 1 and 1 together? Probably.Suffice it to say, I finished it but was left wishing I hadn't.Library book for Deaver "must read" fans. Otherwise, ignore like that country nightmare. | 2.0 |
| 1115 | I loved this story about the nurses that were always ready to go help the women that were afraid of hospitals. Riding bikes to their patients at that. Good story of after WW11 nurses | 5.0 |
| 1116 | I would love to tell everyone how much I loved this book! I couldn't put it down! It kept me interested all the way through! Great summer read! | 5.0 |
| 1117 | Sanderson has done it again. This was a thoroughly engaging book from start to finish. It was a bit difficult to read when Kaladin became so disenchanted and misguided for much of the book, but even when I didn't like the direction his character had taken, I had to acknowledge how well-written it truly was, with well thought-out characters, actions and consequences.I do think the author struggles a bit with the humor, when some fairly banal conversation or comments from Shallan are described as witty, but hey, he can't be expected to be perfect. He also has struggled a bit with romance in the past, but I like the triangle he's developing between Kaladin, Shallan and Adolin.Very interesting plot, and great "moments of awesome" from the main characters. | 5.0 |
| 1118 | I was afraid this book would be depressing, it wasn't and made me realize much about the diseases humans get and the results. Not a how to, but a what does book! | 5.0 |
| 1119 | straight and to the point, just the way I like to hear how to try new things, I will be using all of these instructions | 5.0 |
| 1120 | A Gladiator Only Dies Once is the second collection of short stories by Steven Saylor in his Roma Sub Rosa series. This set of stories gives more background on Gordianus the Finder and puts him in some grave danger in the process.In the first story, The Consul’s Wife, Gordianus is asked to investigate whether the newly elected consul Decimus Brutus is in danger of being murdered by his wife Sempronia. The story includes chariot races at the Circus Maximus, and it is a delight to read an accurate description of the races instead of something modeled after a Hollywood movie. If a Cyclops Could Vanish in the Blink of an Eye concerns Gordianus’ domestic life. Eco is missing some of his favorite toys (figurines of Cerberus, Cyclops etc) and there is no explanation of how they are disappearing. In The White Fawn, Gordianus undertakes dangerous mission to Spain to convince Lucius, the grandson of patrician Gaius Claudius, to return home. The young man has gone to Spain to join the rebellion of Sertorious, and Gordianus has to tread carefully so the rebels do not take him for a spy and the Roman troops seeking to destroy Sertorius do not mistake him for a rebel. Something Fishy in Pompeii is an entertaining story involving Lucius Claudius and something suspicious going on at his garum factory in Pompeii. Archimedes Tomb is an interesting story that takes place in Sicily, and brings back Cicero, who was serving a term as the Roman administrator of the western half of the island. Gordianus and Eco are visiting Sicily on business and are invited to dinner by Cicero, who has invited three Sicilians as well; dinner, however, leads to murder.Death by Eros is a more straightforward murder mystery where a seemingly popular young man has been killed at a gymnasium, just after winning an athletic competition. The title story, A Gladiator Only Dies Twice, finds Gordianus in danger when he is hired to find the gladiator brother of a woman. The difficulty is that he was killed in a fight but apparently was seen alive. Life for Gordianus gets more complicated when the woman who hired him insists on accompanying him on the search. Poppy and the Poisoned Cake deals with an historical figure – Lucius Gellius Poplicola, who is one of the Censors. Poppy is fond of some cakes made by a local baker. One day, the slave who fetched the cake had a little taste and died on the spot, and Gordianus needs to find the would-be murderer while taking care to keep what he is doing a secret. The final story – The Cherries of Lucullus – involves the famous Roman general who defeated Mithradates. Gordianus is summoned to investigate a slave who may be trying to kill the general.Steven Saylor is not only a superb writer of mysteries; he also deftly provides a history of Roman private life in his stories. In this volume, the reader finds out quite a lot about what it was like to attend a chariot race, the making of garum, a history lesson about Sicily, an interesting perspective on gladiatorial fighting, the functions of the office of Censor and how cherries were introduced to the western world. The only comment I have is that gladiators fought with a referee present who could stop the fighting, if necessary. Such a figure is not included in the title story. The story works better if there isn’t a referee but it is inaccurate to how gladiators fought. This aside, Mr. Saylor is a fabulous writer and one finishes one of his books looking forward to the next one. | 5.0 |
| 1121 | I read Newton's masterwork several years ago and was stunned and overwhelmed by the brainpower and colossal amount of detailed work it represented - to the extent of frequently losing the thread of the story it was revealing. This book is a great help in highlighting the logical path through Newton's labyrinth of exposition and detail whilst converting both the language and the mathematics into more familiar modern terms. This greatly enhances the appreciation of what Newton achieved and how he did it.The purely technical content of the book is spiced with sufficient additional information about the man, his contemporaries and successors to provide a human interest factor as relief to its logical rigours without veering from its main purpose.The comprehensive and explanatory references to the additional information available to those wishing to soak themselves even more thoroughly in appreciation of Newton's genius is another notable feature of the book.It is not a book for the mathematically illiterate, but it is not intended to be and that is certainly not a shortcoming.As befits such a massive subject, it's a pretty hard slog through, but the long tramp is well worth it. | 4.0 |
| 1122 | This was a fun, enjoyable read. Probably it was more fan fiction that a variation, but I don't care. I enjoyed it thoroughly and will enjoy it again. It's one of my faves.This is a nice, clean version of Darcy and Elizabeth's romance like Jane Austen's. I appreciated that it was a very different plot from the original P&P; and from other variations as well. Loved the interaction between Darcy and Elizabeth and Elizabeth's growing love for him. With multiple proposals, something had to happen.And, yes, Lady Catherine is just as bad or worse in this well written Regency romance. I did get the feeling that Ms. Ellsworth does not like Mr. Collins though. What a description! I also appreciated Darcy's new views of Mrs. Bennet.I enjoyed especially the romantic moments between Elizabeth and Darcy. Would a Regency couple be seen with her on his lap? I dare say that there were probably many couples who stole private moments before their wedding without anticipating it, at least with the love matches.Loved this book. Highly recommend it. 5 stars | 5.0 |
| 1123 | oMG!!!!!!!!!!!! I just can't get enough of Sean and Avery. I can't wait until the next arrangement and see what new twist is going to have but please make the story longer. I literally read this book on my way to work in less than an hour. | 5.0 |
| 1124 | I never miss a Dame Judy Dench film. loved every minute of the movie, allows her natural humor to come thru. | 5.0 |
| 1125 | A very interesting beginning for the Sons of Sangue. I enjoyed reading about and can't wait to read more about them. | 5.0 |
| 1126 | A beautiful story about finding love, giving strength, and being there for each other through ups and downs.This story has a little of everything…mystery, anticipation, angst, love, hope, laughter, sadness.“If something seems too hard, before you throw in the towel, you should always ask yourself, ‘Will the reward be worth the suffering?’”Danny & Leah have an undeniable attraction. Danny is kind, a perfect gentleman, takes care of his gram, and is just all around a great guy; but he has a secret about his past and upcoming future and he tries so hard to deny Leah but it’s just impossible. Leah is wonderful, she does have a sad background but she’s strong willed and has always taken care of her family. She has so much strength and wit, she is just what Danny needs and vice versa. Their chemistry is fun and grows strong."I don't mind a little disappointment now and then. It just means you've got high standards. I'd rather shoot high and be disappointed sometimes than just live in the middle with the illusion of being satisfied."The supporting characters are great and add a lot to the story. Great relationships are formed and you are filled with warmth for them all.Danny & Leah have so much great banter when they are together you will be smiling through a lot of their scenes, but there is also the perfect mix of angst that has you anticipating throughout the entire book. Just when you think these two may finally get a break, hold onto your heart because it will be racing to the very end!This story was beautifully written and flows perfectly. I loved the mystery of it as well as the anticipation and hope. The story is powerful and Danny & Leah’s love was simply beautiful. | 5.0 |
| 1127 | I totally enjoyed the book; It kept me interested all the way thru.I am reading another book by Andrea Hurst right now. | 5.0 |
| 1128 | What a great story of adventure, travel, friendship, & love. A tattoo covered astronomy major named Vera takes a summer job in Spain to teach English to Spaniards. Vera's idea for the trip is a job, a vacation, an opportunity to experience something new. Vera is not into relationships, romance or any kind of commitment, she just likes to have fun. As soon as Vera gets on the bus in Spain she sits by a handsome Spanish man named Mateo & she is attracted to him from the beginning, and they quickly become friends. Mateo is a Spanish businessman and married with a family, he needs to learn English for his work. Vera has the best trip of her life in Spain she loves the people, food, wine and really enjoys the friendships she makes, especially with Mateo. Vera comes from a divorced family, she respects the fact that Mateo is married, but as time draws near the end of the trip, the friendship deepens, and feeling are heightened. Vera & Mateo are days away from saying goodbye. Can two people fight the urges that will take them to a place of no return?Love is love, no matter what language we speak.I just finished not only a great book but I feel like I went back to beautiful,wonderful Spain, one of my favourite places. Have a glass of wine and read this book! | 5.0 |
| 1129 | This book didn't capture my niece's interest. There wasn't a great variety of textures to offer her any variety. I was disappointed in this purchase. | 2.0 |
| 1130 | Another intricate book by Amy Tan detailing the life of a half-American half-Chinese girl who grows into adulthood as a courtesan in Shanghai. Interesting details on the period and the world of courtesans, but less well-written than her other books I have read. By the last third, I thought the book should have been edited more tightly and wanted it to move along. A number of too-convenient coincidences propel the tale forward, but it's still a book worth reading and one that any fan of Tan's writing will enjoy. | 4.0 |
| 1131 | If I had to pick an overall theme for this book it would be the high cost of losing control. In a moment of unguarded jealousy Mina causes tremendous damage to her best friend. The consequences are high and ripple outward to include family and friends. All because of her curse. Fortunately, if she can think and act fast, the powers granted by the curse may set things right. But there is no going back to the beginning and it is a lesson never to be forgotten. She must learn to always be on guard and THINK before acting.I am continuing to enjoy this series. Perhaps a tiny bit tired of the never ending mooning over Brody- but it is important to remember that I am not a 16 year old girl. I'm sure I did my share when I was. The author has done a good job with Brody, though. He is a conscientious decent soul in spite of being the town's golden boy. Actually, sometimes those types of characters are harder to make truly likeable without being sappy. So bravo! | 4.0 |
| 1132 | I have read every Telbat has written with the exception of a couple of short stories. Hope he adds a couple more novels soon. His writing and research are exceptional!! Thanks for such great Christian contribution to fiction!! | 5.0 |
| 1133 | I’ve always been fascinated by people I pass on the street. Oftentimes I’ll find myself watching people and wondering what their life is like. This novel does just that. Four people who pass each other all the time on the same street and yet they’ll all strangers. It’s so easy for us to get caught up in our own worlds that we forget that we share this planet with others.Each of the characters is in a crisis. Taken separately, their stories are interesting. However, the author takes it one step further and connects all of the stories on some levels, adding new layers of complexity and enriching the overall tale.Each character comes alive as the story progresses and part of the reason is that they open their eyes and start to see what’s around them. This makes them more relatable and not cardboard cutouts. A lot of times I give credit to authors for creating “real” people as characters. This novel is unique in that the entwining stories make the characters real. Our lives are enriched by the people we know. This novel shows how true this is. | 4.0 |
| 1134 | You need a strong stomach for the realistic hospital-speak. Good story line. I hope she finds lasting love. Her brother is so frustrating. | 3.0 |
| 1135 | Wow and just wow. This book had my mind reeling. I loved everything about it and more. Twins that are heartthrob and sexy entomologist with a side of freaky. | 5.0 |
| 1136 | don't let the title fool you. This is not just another BDSM book. Full of passion, emotional rawness. Beautiful. I can't wait for the conclusion!!! | 5.0 |
| 1137 | This book really does a great job of simplifying all the mumbo jumbo and removing the political rhetoric. Who ever thought that learning about the history of healthcare and insurance could be so interesting and informative? I have a much better understanding of how this impacts my family now, and I have a LONG list of people I’ll be recommending it to.The layout is extremely helpful too since you can go straight to the topic that you are interested in, and the language is in every day, layman’s terms. Most importantly, there’s no obvious political agenda obscuring the critical information impacting real people’s lives. I don’t know how the author(s) endured the torture of reading through and decoding all of this information, but I sure thank them! | 5.0 |
| 1138 | There really wasn't much excitement in this book. It kind of drug on. It seemed more forced than most of Patterson's books. | 3.0 |
| 1139 | Gracious and sarcastic, biting and redemptive. Douglas Wilson is a clever writer, an admirer of G.K. Chesterton and it shows. | 4.0 |
| 1140 | Love these books I read the other ones first not realizing this one was first b so I'm going to read the others again as a refresher | 5.0 |
| 1141 | Again, I have to say that this is yet another fabulous read from Sarah Ballance. She has such a way with stories and the dialogue, and even getting into the minds of her characters that just a nudge has you suspending your belief just for her story. She writes so fluidly and uses great descriptions to pull you into the story. Ruby Hill is another one of those stories that pulls you in.The two main characters are ones that I'm sure that every other review has talked about, Ashley and Corbin. They're opposites from one another, always a great meeting, in that she believes in ghosts and he does not. They're investigating a series of murders that have occurred at the old abandoned asylum, Ruby Hill. Of course, there is also the connection of Corbin's brother, Cash, as he died there as well.The other character that stands out, is that of the Asylum. You can't dismiss it as not being a character, because of the presence that it has in the novel. I have to say that Ballance is very good at turning old buildings and locales into an essential part of the story. She did the same in her short story “Hawthorne” and she does the same in this novel. As you read, the descriptions make it seem all the more real, as the characters move around and about the old building. To me, having the ability to do that and transport the reader TO the location, is a skill that a great writer has.Overall, this is is a suspenseful romance, a quick ghost story, but I won't spill too much. It's a short story that will have you flipping the pages quickly to find out what happens next. You will have to read to find out the connection between Corbin and Ashley and the haunted Asylum, “Ruby Hill”. | 5.0 |
| 1142 | The deeper one traverses the depths of this, the first LOST ERA novel, the stronger one can detect an underlying current of sophistication. Don’t get me wrong – there have been many classic works set in the Star Trek Universe that stand up against anything ever written in the science fiction genre. But this one in particular just stands out. The characterisation is outstanding. Initially a little daunting, the book is very, very wordy but after a few pages, one begins to see the wood for the trees and suddenly the reader can see the sense of all the talk. We get to know Captain John Harriman and his elite crew. We get to know his family, his love life, their history and his personal future and plans. His personal life alone is well depicted and even that aspect of the story is worth the price of admission alone. Naturally, we are already familiar with the ship Harriman and his crew have been blessed to serve on. And of course the footfalls of the current crew echo against the ghosts of Kirk, Spock and McCoy et al who traversed the same ship and its passage ways many times in the past, much to the Federation's glory.Tension and political intrigue abound throughout this interstellar tale, which hints at a possible allegiance between the Klingons and (gasp!) the Romulans, along with the ever present threats of double cross and duplicity. They both seem to think the Federation are being duplicitous themselves by developing a"meta weapon" - the likes of which the galaxy has never seen. Of course us Fans of the Federation know (from faith alone) the exact opposite, and are fascinated as we learn and witness what the good guys are actually developing.That is the plan, anyway. Naturally, I won't reveal what happens but a star trek novel this complex and sophisticated would not be worth the paper it is printed on if the plot did not twist in as many unexpected ways as possible. And this one does.Humour has never had a major role to play in a star trek novel. This one is no different. But against the threat of interstellar war, and rumours of mega weapons powerful enough to destroy planets in the blink of an eye, it would be totally out of place. But Star Trek bas never been about making you laugh. It is about technology, exploration, moments of gasp-inducing discoveries and senses of wonder.It is also about humanity and learning what it means to be human.This book delivers on all fronts.Full marks for this classic.BFN Greggorio! | 5.0 |
| 1143 | Blind FaithWhat would you do if your mother was a heartless, cruel, amoral woman who has systematically tortured the man that you love since he was a child? If you are Audrey Madison you do everything you can to shut the company she works for down.Meet Audrey Madison, she grew up knowing her mother worked for a cruel man who would do anything to form the perfect soldier. That meant that they genetically created children who were raised in an environment that was filled with fighting and war games.Although Audrey's mom encouraged Audrey to start a friendship with one of the Grey brothers, things went a little further than the Dr. wanted. Audrey and Nate Dean fell in love; but falling in love wasn't part of the game that the Commander and Dr. Madison were playing, and Audrey was forced to end her relationship with Nate or risk his death. Nothing was allowed to distract Nate from his training.Fast forward to present day and Nate is determined to corner Audrey, and find out where their baby is. He just learned that Audrey found out she was pregnant and never told him. He feels betrayed, angered, hurt, and an intense need to find and protect his child. But finding his child isn't his only mission! Nate also needs to find out how to disable the "kill switch" that was surgically implanted in him and his brothers. They only have a few weeks till the switch goes off and they are all killed. Nate doesn't care what he needs to do to complete his mission, he just knows that he will do anything he has to, to protect his brothers.Audrey and Nate are each running separate battle strategies to accomplish the same thing, shut the Commander down and find the computer that must be used. With bodies being dumped, and friends who turn out to be enemies Audrey and Nate must come to an understanding and work together to accomplish their goals before it's to late.Will Nate finally find out what happened to his child? Will Audrey be able to admit to Nate why she had to leave him?Pick up this book and find your do not disturb sign! You won't want to put this book down!*ARC received from talented author and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.* | 5.0 |
| 1144 | Contains advice not found elsewhere. Needful and insightful. A holy book and one worth reading. Gives hope and peace of mind if you follow it. | 3.0 |
| 1145 | I enjoyed Dawn French's account of her life and all the people she met. She expresses herself with humour and there is substance to what she says. One doesn't get the impression that she is boasting about her accomplishments. | 3.0 |
| 1146 | For a novice Kindle owner, this book has proven invaluable. I return to it for instructions or brush up at least once a week. Money well spent. Very clear and so helpful. | 5.0 |
| 1147 | Don’t get me wrong. I really love the Gamache books. He is a well-drawn character – one whom you get to like and really root for. The narrative develops a tension that makes these books “page turners.” The problem is that the unraveling of the mystery often has serious flaws. I read this book largely because I was unsatisfied with the last 30 pages or so of its predecessor – The Beautiful Mystery.First, I thought the Perry Mason finale was kind of cheesy. But there wasn’t anything a second novel could to fix that. Also, I thought that the idea of a man turning to murderous rage vented on his friend, mentor, supervisor and future father-in-law as a result of oxycontin abuse was equally over the top. I was hoping this was the result of an orchestrated “sting” on Gamache’s part. In the end, I was a bit disappointed.Also, I thought the little town of Three Pines had more than its share of corpses floating up from the surroundings over the whole Gamache series. In the end, it seemed like a better spot than Aruba to knock off your buddies. I guess that’s why the chief had to settle there or die of terminal boredom.So… apart from some inconsistency in motive and plot, I’d recommend all the Gamache books. But you must keep in mind this isn’t exactly P.D. James or Agatha Christie. | 4.0 |
| 1148 | A well written book that I started reading with no expectations (I'd actually managed not to read any of Lois McMaster Bujold's other books until now) -- It found it both funny and tragic but without the hopeless, endlessly violent aspect of many fantasy books. Her characters were so much more intricate and fleshed out than most of the stuff that passes for fantasy nowadays. My only complaint is that the young heroines (unlike the men) had to be so stereotypically young and pretty but I think the following book in the series addresses that rather nicely. | 4.0 |
| 1149 | In the past, I had wondered why we do some of the things we do during the Mass. Here is the answer. The foundation of the Mass comes from our Jewish roots. I have read this book several times & have given several copies to friends, including my priest. Mgsr liked the book very much. | 5.0 |
| 1150 | This was a great read and I am still laughing when I think about the scenes. What a great imagination and she was able to paint the picture with her words so you could almost see the animals. How cute. There was enough excitement toward the end where my heart was thumping and I was scared but it didn't last long and once again I was smiling and picturing all these scenes. I don't want to give anything away but I love how the women scheme and aren't intimidated by the big bad mates. it was a real treat. | 5.0 |
| 1151 | It sounds like a new TV show, one shown on a weekly basis, that leaves you in suspense waiting for the next week. One that is full of interesting characters and gives a glimpse into one day in the lives of the characters, not enough for the whole picture or even the whole truth (things may be very different than they seem), but enough to make you wonder...In the first episode, which happens to be Ordinary Secrets, the scene is set for a gala honoring the town's most loved teacher, Quinn. That's his last name, by the way. His real name is Ted or Teddy, or Theodore, something like that, but everyone just calls him Quinn. He has been the high school history teacher for thirty years now, and because of the impact he has had on his students and his town, a gala has been scheduled to honor him. The only thing is, he doesn't want to be honored. He seems to be a humble man who enjoys helping others, but does not want public recognition.Throw in the town mayor, Sylvia, who is also the owner of one of the local shops and who has loved Quinn for nearly all of the thirty years he has been in town, who even went RING shopping with him at one point, and you start to get some suspense. Then add former students who left years ago and are returning only because of their love for Quinn. One in particular, Ethan, is finishing up his fifth of six years of his neurosurgical residency; if it weren't for that handwritten note from Quinn, Ethan would not have showed up. A personal request for a heart to heart with Quinn cannot be refused. There is a newly arrived trial lawyer by the name of Jack Parker who along with his family is escaping big city life and it's accompanying problems. Liam is a respected financier who is afraid of commitment and is also hiding a secret; his younger brother Cooper is with the sheriff's department. Nicole is an ace reporter who works the crime scene in the big city and once dated Ethan for a long period of time, but that relationship fell to the wayside with their differing life decisions. Lauren, a girl who returned home and works for the church, is nervous about an upcoming church project in which she seems to have no control but in which Quinn has assured her everything has been handled. And we can't leave out Dani, a woman who does odd jobs for everyone around town but is uncomfortable in public settings. There you have it, a great mix. You get a glimpse of each character's life, just enough to know that there might be some secrets buried under the surface, but we'll just have to dig.This episode opens on Saturday morning of the big day, and ends just as everyone is about to be re-introduced to their teacher and mentor, Quinn. A loud noise goes off -- no problem, someone set the cannon to the wrong time (cannon?). Introductions continue, the curtain is raised, and........... Hmm, come back next week to find out what happened!Ordinary Secrets is the first episode in a series of thirteen which are set to be released on a weekly basis beginning January 24, 2014. It will take no time at all to read this first episode. There is a Facebook page set up where you can interact with other readers, get insights from the characters and join contests -- who doesn't love contests? And especially great is this offer, getting a free copy of the first episode. Are you going to join the fun and see what happens next in Hidden Cove? I hope so...In order to comply with new Federal Trade Commission regulations, please note that this book was provided compliments of Handlebar Publishing's book review program. | 4.0 |
| 1152 | I love the Author and am never disappointed I love a book the capture your imagination and these books don't let you down | 4.0 |
| 1153 | Enough passion and danger too keep things interesting too! Thoroughly enjoyable, and the characters will keep you coming back for more. Can't wait to read the other books in the series. | 4.0 |
| 1154 | Scary to think something like this could actually happenl Really liked the characters and their plight was very interesting indeed. | 4.0 |
| 1155 | Gave this as a gift to a conservative relative and he loved it. I'm a cartoon guy from way back and log onto IBD Political Cartoons & Opinion almost daily to see what magic Ramirez has cooked up for the day. He's spot on most of the time. | 5.0 |
| 1156 | The most potential filled universe he has created yet. I really like the mystery of it and the interactions between the species. and while I really like this series and I love the subtle shift he has made in his style. I've read most (probably all) of his military (non fantasy) books and a few of the series (sometimes 3 or more books in) spent WAY too many pages catching readers up on the back story and/or trying to somewhat establish the books as stand alone stories. He has clearly realized in this latest effort that there is a large and orderly following that is keeping up on the details who do not need excessive refresher pages in each book. BRAVO! | 5.0 |
| 1157 | A nice twist in the saga leads us in a new direction! The Kirov lives on in "alter states" and we continue the voyage with her. | 5.0 |
| 1158 | I absolutely enjoy the Virgin River series. Family and life..what I do not enjoy is the Daniel Steele love making scenes. Come on you are a better author than that and if I want porno I can purchase Penthouse! | 3.0 |
| 1159 | This is the 2nd book in the LIGHTS OF PERIL series. This series is NOT a standalone series. DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW if you haven’t read HOLDING ON (book 1).Talk about pulling the rug out from under me and slapping me with it!Here’s the thing about AC Bextor. Her stories know no boundaries. Her writing is so gripping you feel as though you are witnessing the scene in person. When the POV changes your role also changes, and instead of being the grieving widow, you are now the sister or best friend of the victim. The picture she paints is colorful, fast-paced and mysterious, yet organized and through. Readers that enjoy alpha bikers know they come with attitude and drama. They are foul-mouthed, demanding, HAWT beings, and their passion is rugged to the extreme. The Lights of Peril club is no different; it’s the story that makes them unique. AC doesn’t focus solely on one couple, she is writing about the club; the love, the relationships, the scandals, the abuse and the enemies.The characters we grew to love in Holding On return and are more explosive and emotional than before. For Sadey, the sun is no longer warm and comforting, it’s a reminder that she must go another day without Hem, yet be strong enough to adapt to motherhood. When she nurtures her baby the face looking back at her is Hem, another constant reminder. And ironically when Patrick is fussy, the childish behavior is also linked to Hem. Life will never be the same; memories and pain have become their only constant.“You’re not the only one hurting here sweetheart.” –Shame to SadeyAce is the first ray of sunlight in this story. He was the alpha biker I grew to love and I wanted him to have an impact in this book…and I got my wish. Upon his return he gives Sadey a glimmer of normalcy. In Holding On, Ace’s departure was sudden and the reason was withheld from Sadey. She has a lot of questions, but most of all she just wants/needs her friend back; she needs the comfort and security."Do you know what it’s like to love someone so powerfully, with everything you have inside you, but they can’t love you back?” –Ace to SadeyHem offered his life in return for his loved one’s safety. It’s a deal with no signature, and in the MC world, rules are always broken. This club is fighting for their life, and their enemies are fighting for power and revenge. Sadey and the club face this assault head on, but now, emotionally, they are different people. It’s not only about loving, it’s about the possibly that history could repeat itself. That’s what will break them.“He knew what he was doing when he left us, Shame. He knew. I’m angry at Hem, not you.” –Sadey to ShameKudos to AC for writing a book with an unpredictable happy ending!!! The plot took me by surprise! As Hem says, “I can’t give you horseshoes and rainbows”. | 5.0 |
| 1160 | Wasn't as good as the first book in the series. It didn't hold my interest and I feel like it could have been a lot better if the story line had progressed. | 3.0 |
| 1161 | This is quite an exciting book about the human potential that we all have but have never really learned how to tap into. I beleive Pam Grout has contributed greatly to the new post mellium shift in human consciousness with very simple yet profound examples here. AND IT'S FUN! I wish I'd written it myself. I must say her little sermon disclaimers of "Whoppers" (Don't be mislead by the title "God as Terrorist" on pg.30) is a brave step towards truth and liberation of the spirit within us that should not be taken lightly, no matter what doctrine of faith you or I may profess. Pam's religious background is very much like yours!That said, here is my E-mazing experience story: After finding E-Squared in the wrong section of a bookstore I later purchased it for my sons for Christmas. They wowed family members with experiment #3 "the Alby Einstien Principle", during our always entertaining annual family Christmas talent show. This weekend, while waiting for the Super Bowl to come on, I decided to read a chapter or 2 and decided to try the "Abracadabra Principle" where you focus on pulling something out of thin air and draw it into your life. Well, a little girl I know had a birthday last week and yesterday I asked her was there anything else she wanted."A Shi-tzu!" So, after the game which was actuallyended up being the an incredible Bruno Mars Concert, I went to bed thinking of the experiment, but not so much the dog at all. Well, wouldn't you know it; first thing in the morning a client comes into my office, and just when he was about to leave, he asks, "Do you know anyone who wants a small dog?" "Well actually I do...What kind of dog is it?" LOL!!!! A SHI-TZU! As I look back on the day now, I actually saw a stray Shi-Tzu Sunday morning too!Thank you Pam for bring us your gift of humor and a few Abracadabras! Where's the T-shirt, calendar, post-its and coffee mugs?! | 5.0 |
| 1162 | I read this story over a year ago with my ten year old twin granddaughters, but Amazon has reminded me to star and review it.My granddaughters had different takes on it, and one did get a bit bored in places. For this reason, I'm thinking the age should be between 5 and 9.Still, it is well written and fairly fast paced to keep the attention of small readers. I think it's a good read for those who are considering getting a rescue pet, and definitely those who have them.Give those younger readers a treat! | 4.0 |
| 1163 | This was a great book, it had me within the first few pages. It feels a bit strange to root for an assassin but I found myself doing just that! There are many times when I ached for her and then as cheered. There are many different forces at work in this book and I was intrigued as they unraveled. Can't wait to read more! | 5.0 |
| 1164 | Well Yowza! Quite a twist there at the end. Not what I expected at all. What a book - I couldn't turn the pages fast enough and definitely couldn't read it at bedtime or I'd never get to sleep. So creepy and tortured. I loved it! | 5.0 |
| 1165 | When I finished reading this story yesterday, I was delighted to see the movie will be released this week. I went on line, found the trailer, and watched it through my tears.This movie, if faithful to the book, well might become a great evangelistic tool as it portrays four-year-old Colton's conversations with God in heaven. | 5.0 |
| 1166 | Way FUNNY! This author knows his CATS. I just have to laugh out loud, knowing my cats have done most of the things in this book. | 5.0 |
| 1167 | This was another Baldacci thriller. I liked the short story format--100 pages is better than 400 to me. Enjoy it. BoilerBob | 3.0 |
| 1168 | This was another fast-paced, exciting, can't-put-it-down-until-you've-finished-reading-it-novel by Melissa Pearl. It is the second book in the Elements Trilogy. If you haven't read the book for the first book Unknown, you might wish to at least read the review here, first. This is not a stand-alone novel.Unseen picks up in the icy mountains in a snow storm where Unknown left off. Jethro, Kyla and the two element children Mya and Adamar are headed toward Doran where they are looking for the wind element child.Back in Taramon, Athra continues to watch Princess Kyla's progress through the use of the magic map rather than trusting in the prophecy. He also continues to secretly train his army of soldiers in the dungeon of the castle in preparation for taking a stand against the dark forces of Ashan.As Kyla, Jethro, Adamar and Mya locate the wind element Cori and the fire element Eshron, Kyla and Jethro discover their love for one another and struggle to deal with that and Kyla's betrothal to Athra. Kyla fights within herself over her belief/unbelief in the prophecy and in Oron.I really liked how Ms. Pearl so beautifully brought the basic elements of the Christian faith into her novel. All the parallels are there. Oron willingly gave up his life for the people just as Christ did. Oron said he would return, just as Christ said He would, and so on. But it's not just a book for Christians, because it's also a book about the basic fight of good against evil, of light against dark.The children also had to work together at times to defeat their enemy. I appreciated that message. We are not islands. We need each other and cannot exist in isolation. There were so many great messages woven into this novel.I enjoyed the character development of Kyla and Jethro. Kyla does not really want to be Queen. She does not love Athra, but accepts the arranged marriage as it is her duty and she knows that Athra will be a good king, and he is a good man, but she feels like it is a prison sentence. She'd much rather run away. She blames Oron and is angry at him for all that she has gone through in her life. Then she comes to see that it had all been part of Oron's plan and she had to make a choice - to follow her own plan for her life, or to follow Oron's plan for her life.Melissa Pearl has done it again with another 5 star novel that will reside on my favourites shelf. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who loves fantasy novels.Thank you to Melissa Pearl who provided a copy of her book in exchange for a fair and honest review. A positive opinion was not required. All thoughts are my own.This review was published on my blog at Shelf Full of Books [...] | 5.0 |
| 1169 | I have to say, I am so glad I found this author. Her books are sexy, stimulating, and take the reader on an incredible journey. In this follow up to Rebel yells, we are taken on a journey the likes of which I don't find very often in a book. This book grabbed me from the beginning, and I could not rest until I got to the end.Lonnie has been heart broken because the man he was infatuated with had fallen in love with someone else. Lonnie is a slender, beautiful native american who has had a very challenging life. Nothing has come easily for Lonnie. His mother was dead and his father and Uncle Channing were drowning in the same alcohol that had nearly gotten Lonnie killed. He was still struggling with his addiction and he did not know what to do.Travis has finally accepted that he is gay. He longs to find someone who can love him despite his wealth, and he feels the pull to the BDSM world as a Dom. He has struggled with accepting his new place in the world, and he finds himself drawn to Lonnie, but unsure as how his new found dominance can work in a relationship with Lonnie. After getting thrown out of the BDSM club for a failing attitude, Master Lin urges him to find someone he cares about to explore whether or not he can be trusted in the club. When he comes to care so much about Lonnie, Master Lin begins his training.Not everyone is accepting of the lifestyle lived by the Sheriff and the Deputy. Roark wants to be the Sheriff, and Travis's father wants to be Councilman so they can railroad through a resort that will destroy the towns atmosphere. How far either one of them will go to reach their goals is anyone's guess, but when push comes to shove, will love be able to conquer the hatred of those things not understood? How hard can these men fight to feel the freedom to live their lives? Can Travis and the town rally against the threats facing them? How far will the bad guys go to achieve their desires? We know Roark is not one of the good guys, but how much evil is lurking under the surface? Where will Lack and Rebel's love take them now that they are moving on with their lives? Can Travis stand up to his powerful dad? All the excitement of Rebel Yells is raised to new heights in this book. Just when I thought I had seen all this story had to offer, a whole new twist was thrown in. Grab your Kleenex again, because this book will take your emotions for a roller coaster ride and back again. I couldn't help but fall in love with these characters. This is a fabulous book and I cannot wait to see what happens next! | 5.0 |
| 1170 | The Black Knight started off with promise. I was hooked in the opening pages when the hero Drake (bastard knight wannabe) plans to elope with his love Daria. The elopement is foiled, and Drake is banished. He returns years later having made a name for himself as the legendary Black Knight. Here, the story fell flat for me. The heroine Raven wasn't very interesting...her only characteristics seemed to pertain to her incredible beauty and ability to throw herself at Drake. The sex scenes were pretty steamy, but I just felt like the characters were in lust, not love. Waldo, the villain, was one dimensional and relentless in his desire for Raven. I also found it annoying how often characters would summarize the plot to each other...too much repetition. For a medieval romance with a bad-tail knight and worthy heroine, I enjoyed both Penelope Williamson' s Keeper of the Dream and Judith McNaught' s A Kingdom of Dreams. I do not recommend The Black Knight. | 3.0 |
| 1171 | Can you imagine for one second you have a best friend that you did everything with and shared everything with only to be torn from him because of your family. Your mother and father are constantly fighting because your mother doesn't act like a mother so your father thinks by controlling every aspect of your lives he can control your mother and in the mean time you lose the one person who ever meant anything to you.That is what life is like for Noah Jameson. He moves to Black Creek when he is ten and lives there for three years. He sees a football game going on outside and decides he will play to when he and another boy both go for the ball and collide. This is the beginning for Noah and Cooper Bradshaw.For the next three years they are inseparable and do everything together until one night in the middle of the night Noah's father moves them away. Noah is not sure why his father is doing this but they move away and he does not see his best friend Cooper again for 17 years. Noah thinks about Cooper all this time wondering what he has done with his life and whether or not he is married with children or if he is even still living in Black Creek. Soon Noah will find out because he catches his boyfriend in bed with another man and he leaves to move back to Black creek to get a fresh start. | 5.0 |
| 1172 | Great condition upon arrival...daughter loves it. Perfect for you toddler who loves her some Minnie mouse!!! Highly recommed for 2 and up! | 5.0 |
| 1173 | Soup..Er..Myrtle. Ms. Myrlte was talking to her dog Mtlock when Bettie Easton called. She called about the M.E.L.O.N.S (the letters stand for Mature Elegant Ladies Open Nice Suggestion) The first time she told me about it, I said it made us sound like old hookers.Bettie had been right about one thing.Doris Phillips met me at the door of the Soup kitchen just tickld pink to have a little help.Myrtle had discovered a identity theft ring but did not know who was doing it. | 5.0 |
| 1174 | I like to read the reviews before I download a book, I guess now I am going to have to read about the reviewers before before I read the review before I download the book....I think somebody said "worth the time"....well apparently their time isn't worth much because in my humble opinion, this was definitely one of the biggest wastes of my time yet....thank goodness it was short. I went back to read the reviews just now, and I'm sitting here shaking my head.....what did I miss??? The only reason I didn't give it one star is I don't want to hate anything. I seldom download short stories, the reviews swayed me.....I won't let that happen again...I mean, one nugget of wisdom could have made it worthwhile....the cover was also a tease....I guess the cover was worth the second star. Sorry | 2.0 |
| 1175 | The second book in Lorelei James's Mastered series is a must read. The love and sensuality in the first book is still laced throughout the story, however, in this second book we are able to gain a much deeper understanding of Ronin, his history and deepest needs. In addition to falling even more in love with the characters, we also get more action in the plot as we meet Ronin's dubious ex. Amery learns to fight for what is hers and really comes into her own in this book. Read it! | 5.0 |
| 1176 | good love story and great suspense and lots of twists. wanting to get all others by Carla Cassidy. highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 1177 | Great serviceable and clear map. Would recommend. I marked on the surface with a marker and found it to be durable and easily legible. | 5.0 |
| 1178 | Quinn is ready to find his mate and settle down. He gets a little help from his sister, Deb, since bear shifters apparently can be a little dense. He agrees to a blind date with Deb's workmate, Paige. There is lots of passion, misunderstandings, and hot sex.I enjoyed that Quinn and his brothers have a construction company that's being sabotaged by enemies, and the mystery there.It's nice to see characters that the average reader can relate to, like a construction worker and Paige, who is not a scrawny Barbie doll. She's curvy and beautiful.I read it straight through in a couple of hours and enjoyed it very much. | 5.0 |
| 1179 | A riveting and horrifically fascinating read. ‘The Eye Unseen’ is the story of ultimate evil – a legacy that blights the main character – Lucy’s – family. Told initially from her perspective, the author paints a picture of the ultimate dysfunctional family, with members who seem to vie with each other for base and cruel behaviour.But then we start to read the other perspectives and that’s when we discover there is far more to this. What is real and what is a product of Lucy’s tortured mind? The story becomes a rollercoaster and I couldn’t put it down.Highly graphic, consistently compulsive, this is a book that will keep you guessing to the very end, and then it provides a mega twist. I finished reading this story today. I have a feeling it will stay with me for a long time. The author’s style, strong characters and equally powerful plot mean I shall look forward to the next Cynthia Tottleben. | 5.0 |
| 1180 | In this book, Robby Slaughter, invites his readership to "throw away the old adage that Failure is not an option", and embrace "a new (positive) perspective" toward failure. He goes further to argue that we must explicitly grant ourselves the permission to fail, and that often times, the best way to become an expert and to set ourselves up for success is to intentionally set out doing the wrong things first. Robby goes on to describe different strategies to make this happen: make a mess, ignore popular wisdom, discard recommended approaches, complete tasks out of order, fail to follow the norm, tell white lies.Following failure, the author points out a key difference between companies (or individuals) that fail and those that succeed after a failure and that has to do with the mindset. Robby reminds us that: "we must work with failure, not against it...The ultimate question will be whether or not failure is merely a pattern or a part of a larger perspective on success."On a concluding note Robby states that: "The highest levels of achievement can only be pursued if we're willing to suffer through the mistakes and missteps needed to discover the path to success. Errors are the landmarks on the route to victory."...with a counterbalancing reminder from journalist Paul Brown: "...Even though we can understand the importance of failure, it's still hard to internalize embracing our mistakes."Overall, a quick, enjoyable and inspiring read. If I had to critique the book, I would highlight the following areas for potential improvement: 1) the counterarguments where/when failure is catastrophic/non-recoverable 2) lessen repetition of stories used across chapters 3) enhance the structure of the chapters for better flow | 3.0 |
| 1181 | Two Absolute Winners…Some years ago, I was writing a book entitled Images of God. Then Karen Armstrong came out with A History of God, and I knew I had been beaten at my own game. Whether you are deeply religious, religiously indifferent, an agnostic or an atheist, if you haven’t read A History of God you are missing out on what I will call the best summary every written on a matter of no small importance. As Armstrong says in her introduction,“All talk about God staggers under impossible difficulties. Yet monotheists have all been very positive about language at the same time as they have denied its capacity to express the transcendent reality. The God of Jews, Christians and Muslims is a God who—in some sense—speaks. His Word is crucial in all three faiths. The Word of God has shaped the history of our culture. We have to decide whether the word ‘God’ has any meaning for us today.”Now there is a new book that boggles my mind. Sixty years ago when I took “An Introduction to Greek Philosophy,” it changed my life. I have been reading Plato, Aristotle, and various neo-Platonists and neo-Aristotelians ever since. So when Rebecca Goldstein published Plato at the Googleplex: Why Philosophy Won’t Go Away, I was extremely well prepared for it, but the book simply blows me out of the water. It is ingenious: she entwines the skills of a novelist with her mastery of the scholarship of what Plato achieved, and writes a book that is as enchanting as it is comprehensible. To see how she proves that philosophy won’t go away, you need only read a few of her litany of responses on page 56:“When we disagree over whether the 1 percent really contribute more to society than the 99 percent and whether, if they do, their contributions should be recognized in the form of increased privileges or increased obligations, Plato is there.”“When we argue over what the role of the state is, whether it is there to protect us or to perfect us, then there is Plato.”“When we argue over whether ethical truths are inextricably tied to religious truths, then there is Plato.”“When we wonder whether there is a real difference between right and wrong, or whether we are only making it up as we go along, then there is Plato.”----Ah, you get the message! The unexamined life is not worth living, and if you feel you need a little more examining in your life, then pick up either one of these books, and you will reap the rewards of encountering really great minds…minds who have thought about the problems you and I think about all the time, and will enable us to think much more profoundly about things that are really well worth our time and attention, and which can enrich our lives immeasurably in the process… | 5.0 |
| 1182 | It looks like I may have a new series to look forward to! I loved this book and hope to read about all the brothers! | 5.0 |
| 1183 | Amazing book, very helpful practical tips to make anyone more social. I will definitely be using these skills around the office and putting it all into practice. | 5.0 |
| 1184 | This isn't a deep book, but it's an interesting mystery and her character development started out slow, but they were relatable. Not a lot of witchery, but Madelyn Alt has definitely set it up for readers to enjoy more of these characters and their small town. | 3.0 |
| 1185 | Really like this first time novel and will continue to read the series. Reminds me of Louise Penney's Three Pine series which is my favorite. | 4.0 |
| 1186 | I liked the book, but didn't love it. I kept a dictionary close and learned many new words. I like the author's style of writing with long sentences etc. I really enjoy the classics and English novels. This was similar. | 4.0 |
| 1187 | How conventional education is killing creativity in life. In this book, i learnt new concepts about raising your gifted child and not put them in a mold to subsequently be focused less on the individual and their growth and more on creating a supply of worker bees that can go out into the world and follow within the confines the system sets out.This book gives a very precise concept about all the traits your child can have and how you should deal with it.Education is often considered the foundation for creating a well rounded and productive child, and this book gives it a solid foundation at the heart of raising your child. Definitely one not to be missed. | 5.0 |
| 1188 | This second volume was just as rewarding as the first. To be fair, some of it is just a little boring, but the impact is huge. My preferred way to read these is to read all of a month's given content in that month (i.e., all the July 1862 material I read in July 2012). So, it takes me a year to read it, but it's easier to digest and enjoy that way.Can't wait for the Third Year! | 5.0 |
| 1189 | Bought wrong book. Didn't even read it. | 1.0 |
| 1190 | This guide is a "list of lists" sort of book that gets right to the point and gives excellent recommendations on specific items and where to acquire them. It is well-written in narrative form, tying the lists together with context and commentary. It also does a good job of explaining the why's and wherefores. Quick, easy read and doesn't leave you guessing. VERY informative! | 5.0 |
| 1191 | I love Susan Mallery's stories, I always love family stories and her Hometown Heartbreaker series especially. Jill became the nanny to Craig's three sons, the question is will she ever be more? Like with so many stories I would have liked an epilogue. | 5.0 |
| 1192 | I was a little confused about who was all related to who but I can't wait to see what book 2 has in store. Tone need his ass beat. I hope Moses give it to him. | 4.0 |
| 1193 | There comes a time when I start to worry about the content and upward mobility of a series when it’s longer than a few books. We all know that the little bit of angst and worry about our favorite H/h keeps us on our toes and when they finally get together and possibly even get married, our interest may wane or deplete. It’s sad to admit that drama fuels the fire to our obsession with our favorite book couples. We want those Happily-Ever-Afters but we are so greedy and cruel. We want to see our favorite couples struggle just to watch the reaction and ooww and ahh over what’s said and done. Not naming another author or series but a particular couple comes to mind about playing the story out too long. I bought the last two books out of faithfulness to the series but I really didn't care and just wanted to be done with it already. That sounds mean but I was just over the drama of it all.But, coming to my point, I was worried when River Marked came out (book 6) which sounds like a typical stale mate number in a constantly couple series. But, Frost Burned (book 7) was a strong pulse that brought my attention back to the entire story line.When I read the short synopsis for this book I was worried that Briggs was going to throw Mercy under the bus with her relationship with Adam with Christy being back in the picture. But, I was pleasantly surprised with Brigg’s ability to tell this story.There are a lot of players in this series by this point but I never felt overwhelmed with any of them. The flow and pace of the story was very nice and kept me thoroughly engaged. I’m thinking there’s confirmed one more book for Mercy, maybe two more for the series, and it’ll be sad when it’s finally over | 5.0 |
| 1194 | It read like a juvenile book. Never really hooked me. The characters lacked depth and chemistry. Just didn't get into it. | 2.0 |
| 1195 | So much went into this book of true feelings of life, of emotions, of discovery of the meanings of the things people really want. We see damaged hearts, the sensitive people's experiences that affect the shortcomings of their choices and the next episode in their lives. Love and family becomes the realistic view of the most important meanings of where we are in this life and the place we want to be.Congratulations on your first book in the world of great books and literature to entertain us and to feed us with new adventures and new discoveries. We are alerts learning.Our choices mean so much as to whatever happens next in our lives. | 5.0 |
| 1196 | I was on vacation in Northern Arizona, what better book to read than a Sheriff Joanna Brady novel? As usual, great character development, and beautiful descriptions of the Arizona desert country. Another book that was hard to put down. Action packed, funny and sad. If you are a JA Jance fan, this is a must read. | 4.0 |
| 1197 | it was so much like the struggles of growing up and how one might handle the situation. determination after one has made up their mind to do all they can to do the right thing. | 4.0 |
| 1198 | Alright, so first off, this book was great! If you liked the first two, then this one will be a winner as well. It is still a light-hearted, funny tale of Britt and her knights.The only thing I had a problem with was the length. It seemed like I finished it in no time. It may have just been me, because I've been waiting on pins and needles for this book for a while, but I was hoping for something longer. Also, this isn't the last book in the series. It has a very open ending. Just FYI. At least, it HOPE it isn't the last book. There are a lot of issues left unanswered.Also, there were a few typos, unwieldy sentences, things like that. It didn't bother me one bit, but I know some people are really ticky about things like that, so I thought I'd mention it.Spoilers below*************Okay, so Lancelot AND Guinevere show up in this book. Britt ends up saving G, despite her dislike of the shallow, flightly girl. Lancelot ends up tagging along with Britt for most of the book and seems like a rather oblivious likable fellow until the ending. The author shows a private conversation between Lancelot and his friends that was very...odd. Very out of character for Lancelot, so its looking like he has hidden depths, and that it won't be in Britt's favor. I already wasn't very fond of Lancelot, and was cheering Britt on every time she dissed him, so after that ominous ending, I REALLY hope she gives him the boot.And this is off topic, but there are very brief hints of a budding romance between Britt and Merlin. In case you were cheering for that. Which I definitely AM. Although I don't have any idea how that would work within the story frame. Honestly, I don't care. Go Britt and Merlin! ;-)END SPOILERS********SO! Overall, I loved it, and I recommend it. Of course, start with the first two, because they are fabulous and while this book refreshes a little bit from the previous books, you will be able to keep up a lot better if you're already familiar with the characters. Good job! | 5.0 |
| 1199 | I read this one on a cross-country flight. A strong character that you wouldn't want to mess with, yet some still decide they want to... to their regret. We all want to be like this guy. | 4.0 |
| 1200 | The book was really beautiful. It's in perfect condition, better than I expected. I love The Hunger Games so I'm glad I bought this book. Thank you so much. | 5.0 |
| 1201 | Any book that grabs you straight away and makes you concentrate on only what is happening in the book is fantastic. You find yourself lost inside the book being part of what is happening, even participating with the stars. When you finish this book you want more... I have read the whole series and enjoyed them all. But I want more .... | 4.0 |
| 1202 | I thoroughly enjoyed this book.It was very informative and convincing.It showed me what being a true Christian is all about,JESUS. | 5.0 |
| 1203 | To put things in perspective, after reading two thirds of this book, I noticed a reference to "present day Yugoslavia". At that point I realized that it was first published in 1982. After over 30 years this book maintains its freshness and relevance on an amazing subject.The level of detail that McCullough brings about the early part of Teddy Roosevelt's life is astonishing. A child that faced illness and developmental problems, went on to achieve so much in his life. And the secret to his success was a mixture of born grit and ambition coupled with unconditional parental love.What a wonderful story. Roosevelt's life is better than fiction.I would highly recommend this book to anybody interested in American history and politics, as well as a parenting book. We can all learn from how the Roosevelts raised their children in the late 1800s. | 5.0 |
| 1204 | Kimberly Taylor's TBYT series of books are inspirational, motivational, supportive and beautifully insightful.Ms. Taylor's writing style is extremely personal and her Christian guidelines/scriptures are interwoven into lifechallenges, producing the stepping stones to the correct path. I enjoy her -- wished she lived next door! | 5.0 |
| 1205 | This installment of the Dark Protectors features Caleb and Lilly - one a reluctant Prophet and the other duty-bound. I have always felt a strong connection to Lilly due to her struggle of putting her duty above the needs of her heart. I was very pleased to experience Lilly's joy when she was finally able to follow her heart. The loss of her mating bond has resulted in Lilly's ability to pursue the happiness that she so richly deserves.Caleb loves Lilly with the same passion and conviction that he possesses when defending those he cares about. Every female could use their own version of Caleb in their lives. From beginning to end, this story offers readers insight into the evolution of a true love story. | 5.0 |
| 1206 | As political satire goes, this is a reasonably amusing story, but not especially deep or spectacularly good. It's worth the price, though. Scalzi is always amusing, at least to me. | 4.0 |
| 1207 | Susan Mallery is one of my favorite authors. My mission is to own all of her books. I'm close. This book, like all of the others, was fun and funny, exciting, tender, and has wonderful characters. I love the library and get books there, we have to make sure libraries are always needed, but some books you just have to own and have another look at them occasionally, like the Malllery books. | 5.0 |
| 1208 | Don;trealy enjoy readng about the problems of Scotland and England in the 16th? century. Was interesting but a little confusong abgout the relationships | 3.0 |
| 1209 | LOS ANGELES: Known for its all out drama and the tumoil which leads many young men to prison or an early grave, reading about it was almost like reading about a third-world country. So glad I read this book. Very well written and informative, especially the inside look at gang meetings and low level drug deals | 5.0 |
| 1210 | This story is sort of a continuation of The Ex Games except it is focusing on Katie's roommate, Meg. After losing her job, Meg is desperate to find a job and ends up getting a job at a mysterious Private Club with a HOT owner, Greyson. She is desperately trying to deny her attraction to him but is slowly losing the battle. Even though this is a short story, the sexual tension is extremely steamy and will definitely make you need a cold shower. This is definitely a must read series :) | 5.0 |
| 1211 | Disappointed by a potentially fine novel that turned out to be about an extremely oversexed deviant. Unfortunately, no disgusting detail was left out. | 2.0 |
| 1212 | This is a fun series, with a new twist on the paranormal world. I like the humor in it and thing the writing is well done. | 4.0 |
| 1213 | I've read a lot of Picoult books and enjoyed every one of them. This one was different. It started off peaking my interest about the time of the Holocaust, but Ms. Picoult kept jumping to different character storyline and it had me a little bit confused. Sage, Leo and Josef held my interest. I also was very disappointed in the way she ended it. Ms. Picoult had a story to tell, but maybe she dragged it out a bit much. | 3.0 |
| 1214 | A fun book with suspense and humor can't wait to read more of this author. Just a fun book to read. | 5.0 |
| 1215 | In the world of high powered learning tools for Photoshop, the Adobe Photoshop CC Classroom in a Book has to be the kinder and gentler side of the race to educate the world in this subject. Obviously this is a book for beginners in Photoshop CC. Different than most other publications of this nature, it does not try to cram pages full of information into the confused mind of the Photoshop CC rookie. Instead, the authors (the Adobe Photoshop product experts) follow that old Chinese proverb, “Tell me and I’ll forget, show me and I may remember, involve me and I’ll learn.” And involve you they will. The book (in fact all books in this series) is built on the premise that you, the reader, are just like any other student in a classroom. There are 14 sections to this book and the reader downloads 14 lesson files onto his/her computer, one for each section. Then the text takes the reader on a journey through Photoshop CC using the book text and the downloaded lesson files to cover all of the salient points of the subject at hand. Thus the reader (student) is using the same processes and strokes on his/her computer that the book is illustrating. Hence, the portion of the proverb that states, “Involve me and I’ll learn’ is being truly followed.The manner in which the text is presented in the book also is calculated to foster learning at a reasoned pace. The steps to be followed are not jammed together but, rather, nicely physically spaced apart so that the student is not overwhelmed by an avalanche of instruction and information. This is the kinder and gentler side alluded to previously. The instruction given is well illustrated. The student is not left floundering wondering where or what to do next. All instructions and information are presented in simple, easy to understand language.The lesson sections begin with a familiarization of the Photoshop CC work area and then move into basic photo correction techniques. From here the student is taken deeper into Photoshop processes finally arriving at the point all photographers aim for, the printing of the picture. This is followed by a very useful Appendix which shows the Photoshop CC Tools Panel and also includes a small picture depicting what each of these tools are used for in the program. These 4 pages alone are almost worth the cost of the book. In my early flights into Photoshop’s mysteries, I would have given much to have these pages before me as I struggled to learn this program. Additionally, each section has some Review Questions at the end of the section to reinforce understanding of the subject matter. Also, in some cases ‘Extra Credit’ projects are given to allow the students to apply their learning and explore the information just ingested in a new direction. Kind of like trying out your wings while still in the nest.The book is 390 pares in length, soft covered and easy to read. Contents and Index pages make it easy to find a particular subject when needed. One might question whether or not a book can cover all that Photoshop has to offer in 390 pages. My answer to that question would be definitely not. But what it will do is provide a reasonable ability to navigate the deep waters of Photoshop, particularly for Beginners in the program. To me, trying to stuff all of Photoshop at once into the Beginner’s brain would leave you with a very frustrated individual. I say that as a student that tried to learn Photoshop a number of years ago, became frustrated by its’ complexity and let it go for several years. As stated previously, the kinder and gentler approach adopted by Adobe in this book will produce a student who is well equipped to use Photoshop quite expertly minus any hint of frustration. At that level and frame of mind, the student will be quite able to grasp the more esoteric and lesser used functions of the program as the experience level grows.As of the writing of this review, Adobe Photoshop CC Classroom in a Book sells for $40.19 on Amazon.com. There is also a Kindle Edition available for $24. If you are a Beginner trying to climb the Photoshop CC mountain, this book is probably the best guide to get you to the top. Will it teach you everything you need to know about this program? No it will not. However, upon faithful and successful completion of the material in this book you will be miles ahead of those that strike out on their own and choose the thickest and heaviest book on the subject that they can find. You will also be ahead of those that choose the ‘just give the strokes to use’ approach for the simple reason that you will have learned by deep involvement. | 5.0 |
| 1216 | A very enjoyable read. I can't wait for more. Jamie McGuire never disappoints and always leaves me wanting more and always delivers. | 5.0 |
| 1217 | Beautifully written, excellent book for group discussion. Strong character development interlaced within the plot, which takes place over many years in the lives of the two married couples. | 4.0 |
| 1218 | I had purchased three books written by Susan Hatler and I was an instant fan. I then found this book series and had to purchase it in order to read the other three books because I knew I would love them..and I did! I love how all the books tie into each other. The characters are wonderful and are easy to bond with and cheer for. I highly recommend this series! | 5.0 |
| 1219 | Seduction was extremely short, even for a PWP. The story was okay and the uh, "action" was fairly vanilla-ish. It was an okay free read. | 3.0 |
| 1220 | Lorelei James is an auto-buy author for me because she knows how to tell a fantastic story with dimensional and relatable characters who draw you in, tug at your heart, and leave you wanting more. BOUND, the first in a new series by this accomplished author was no different. As anxious as I was to see how she would fair outside of her norm, I was not in the least disappointed. I laughed, I hurt, I rejoiced, I panted, and I yelled because the author has the ability to make you feel exactly what the characters are going through as though you are IN the story. I did not want to put this book down once I started.Ronin and Amery are a great couple. You could easily sense their attraction and though neither of them are perfect (how boring would that be?) you wanted them to be together. To figure out how to make it work. Amery was bold and adventurous and Ronin stayed a bit of a mystery throughout the book (for good reason). We learned bits and pieces of him, just enough to make him interestingly Alpha and definitely sexy.I read a lot of books in this genre and I have to give Lorelei James credit for a unique and refreshing story line involving Japanese rope bondage. If you have read other books by other authors in this genre, you will be surprised at how much more of a story you will get with Bound, along with the heat, and there is a lot of heat. However, I never felt like the sex or bondage overpowered the love story. The emotionalism and eroticism combined made into beautifully written scenes.I loved this book on so many levels and I hope there will be plenty more to the series. There certainly are enough supporting characters to keep it going.SPOILER****A note about the cliffhanger - Normally, I am not a fan of cliffhangers. But here's the thing. I got a 400 page book about a couple with undeniable pull and passion towards one another with lots of heat, heart, misunderstandings and heartache. The fact that in a little over a month I'll get to continue their journey with ANOTHER full length novel on how this couple learns to trust again and work through the difficulties of a committed relationship is worth the wait for me, I find it hard to complain about nearly 800 pages of a couple I adore and want to read more of.I can't wait to see what happens in Book 2, Unwound, and how the author (whom I trust) takes me on that roller coaster ride to the end. | 5.0 |
| 1221 | I liked this story. It was cute and at one point I really felt for her, I enjoyed it. In some ways i suppose it could be stronger, but it was alright for a regular teen romance story. Not as much spontaneity as I had hoped. I suppose since I've read some really good stuff that I'm a little picky with my stories. But this wasn't a bad read! | 4.0 |
| 1222 | The story was good but going into past centuries and then returning to the present was not developed enough for me. I was mildly disappointed in the story line but enjoyed Kristin's writing. | 4.0 |
| 1223 | This is really great, i have been doing this in a very small way for several years and now i can expand to so many other great water infusions. Since i am a diabetic this will give me so many options. i am very excited to begin today. | 5.0 |
| 1224 | For my (barely) 9-year-old grandson, who is a "numbers lover." He jumped right in and began doing the puzzles--and continued to work on them. Nice to see paper and pencil getting a workout! | 5.0 |
| 1225 | I laughed. I cried. I loved this book. A sensitive portrayal of a totally dependent life without being overly sentimental or cloying. Who set who's life free...........a beautiful story. | 3.0 |
| 1226 | Learning and understanding things has always been a challenge for me. I'll listen / read things over and over again and it'll never stay in my mind. Reading this book has really made a change for me. The techniques listed and the way everything is explain is just amazing! It has made such a great improvement for me. The way the author has set the book out is excellent. | 5.0 |
| 1227 | This was a sweet love story. They fall hard and fast so the relationship moves at Mach speed. He takes one look and she's on the back of his bike the same day. She was the princess of another club. Her ex killed her dad and was fatally attracted to her. The H is in a club and although you see a lot of tracking the ex and an occasional BBQ, you won't hear much at all about the typical dynamics at the clubhouse. It's not gritty but it is a sweet story and definitely worth a read. | 3.0 |
| 1228 | Love her books; I rate her up there with Alistair MacLean. The plots catch me up in the story line and there have been times when I've read all night to finish a book of hers. | 5.0 |
| 1229 | Laughed and covered my eyes, which is a hard way to read and then laughed some more and wondered why all the biker Harley dudes i see here are fat retirees from Florida, usually with their old lady who is my grandmas age on the back in a matching jacket. Then I cried and was glad I married a nerd in a tie. Now must go to amazon and buy the next one. Don't read the jackets for the follow ups if you don't want the spoilers. Sigh... Still weepy. | 5.0 |
| 1230 | These are as good as the original stories; in some cases more acessible. I've read or listened to them all. There are supposed to be more. | 5.0 |
| 1231 | This is a very good novel. Jon Katz is an excellent writer and his intense feelings for his dogs come through loud and clear. I found this book hard to put down. | 4.0 |
| 1232 | I have a dog and it's nice to review training basics every now and then, especially as he ages. It's a great way for us to connect regularly during the week and I like to think it keeps his mind sharp :) | 5.0 |
| 1233 | I enjoyed the story a lot. It was a bit predictable at times, but it held my attention. A worthwhile read. | 4.0 |
| 1234 | Most of us experience warfare only through classic “war movies” or by means of game like Risk. Oh, but then there are the stories in Sunday School too! We hear of David and Goliath, the conquest of Canaan, and the sack of Jerusalem. In truth, tales of war are foreign to our very makeup. If we haven’t served in the armed forces, we cannot really appreciate all that goes into fighiting for one’s land and the sacrifice and honor it brings.Warfare was a fact of life in the ancient Near East (ANE), and Bible characters, like everyone else, were affected by the ebb and flow of the seasons, and “the time when kings go out to battle” (2 Sam. 11:1). The Bible is written in this context of ANE warfare and assumes we know what chariots and javelins are, and why it is that a people would want a king to “go out before us and fight our battles” (1 Sam. 8:20). (Chariots, by the way, were less like tanks and more like mobile platforms for archers.)Boyd Seevers gives us a tool in understanding the concept of war in ANE history with his new book "Warfare in the Old Testament: The Organization, Weapons, and Tactics of Ancient Near Eastern Armies." In this accessible and attractive volume, he itemizes the implements and tools for war as found in the dominant cultures represented in the Old Testament: Philistia, Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, and of course, Israel.Strategy, history, numbers and weapons, boats and chariots, siege engines, and armor — all these and more are described in the detail a bible geek or armchair archeologist-historian will love. Maps, drawings, diagrams and sketches fill the pages like a technical manual. Interesting facts are highlighted, like the difficulties with the Hebrew number system, the fact that Akkadian was a lingua franca as far back as the fourteenth century BC, and Persia’s invention of the first true “pony express.”Seevers doesn’t just present dry historical facts ad nauseum, however. He offers fictional vignettes of typical soldiers on a campaign before each discussion of the military history of a given culture. This draws the reader in and adds the tool of imagination which helps flesh out the incomplete picture that too often emerges after the archeological digs are done sifting through what remains we have left. His style is inviting, even if at times his rigid arrangement of the material comes off somewhat wooden.This book will help situate the student of OT history, and will make a good addition to any scholar’s library. It may interest the casual reader, but it may not. The laser focus of the material will not appeal to everyone, but for those who are interested, Seevers leaves few stones unturned.Disclaimer:This book was provided by Kregel Publications. The reviewer was under no obligation to offer a positive review. | 3.0 |
| 1235 | A great read. George tells a great story of a Wrigley that most people don't know about. Worth a read for any baseball fan. | 5.0 |
| 1236 | This book was better done than the other one I read except for the explicit sex scene which belongs in someone's bedroom. It was better written and held my attention with a more believable story and feelings that could be real. Also the humor was better and more subtle adding to the whole story.I recommend reading by anyone who likes some humor in their reading except for underage persons. | 4.0 |
| 1237 | Short or not, you still have to give it up for Savannah Stuart/Katie Reus - no matter the length they are GOOD!This one was certainly no different. The villain - who was supposed to be this big, bad Immortal - I thought was a little too easily gotten rid of and a bit anti-climactic, but other than that I really don't have any complaints regarding the story. As usual with these short length novels, I always wish there were MORE, but Stuart/Reus has a talent for still managing to wrap up her story and not leave you too perturbed at the length. Great read...eager to read the next in the series! | 4.0 |
| 1238 | I didn't expect to like this book as much as I did. It turned out to be quite exciting. I have no way to judge whether or not it was accurate. For my preference, she could have toned down the religious stuff. But I'm guessing it was the point for the author. | 4.0 |
| 1239 | "Tag Chaser (Chasers #1)" by Kandi Steiner5 out of 5 starsSteamy romance....check. Hot guys (yes there are multiple)....absolutely. Love triangle....yep. All of that rolled into one book equals "Tag Chaser" by Kandi Steiner. Paisley doesn't let very many people in...in fact she can count the people close to her on two fingers and one of them is her very hot guy best friend Tanner. After being hurt in the past she decides to date only military men because they eventually leave and she can move on with no commitment needed. When her other best friend Mackenzie makes her bet that she can't give up her "tag chasing" ways and date a regular guy, Paisley rises to the challenge and decides that it's time for a change. Enter Corbin Ray, a guy who makes her reevaluate all the walls she keeps around herself. Will the secrets they are each keeping from one another threaten the relationship they are building? When Paisley has to choose between the two guys fighting for her heart will she choose the easy path or the one that challenges her to be more than she ever thought she could be? Click buy now and find out as you sink your teeth into the pages of this moving and sexy story!I love Tanner! I may be in the minority here but he just hit all the right notes for me! He is sexy, just the right amount of cocky, and willing to do anything for Paisley. I love that he is so into music and I really identified with him seeing his life through lyrics. Every girl should have a Tanner waiting on them at home and I was seriously jealous of Paisley and frustrated at her inability to see what was right in front of her. The second book in this series focuses on Tanner and I couldn't pick it up fast enough as soon as I finished this one.Paisley is really like a little girl lost. Disappointed by her dad, she has lost her faith in the male species (with the exception of Tanner). She's a bit like a shell of a person just going through the motions of life hoping nothing will penetrate the thick walls she surrounds herself in. I love her banter with Tanner...they have a natural connection that flows effortlessly off the page. The attraction and the chemistry are there as well which makes the love triangle all that much more realistic when you throw Corbin into the mix. I liked watching her journey of self-discovery brought on by her growing relationship with Corbin. It was cool seeing her find herself as she found him.Corbin is just as hot as Tanner and an all around great guy. I like that Steiner doesn't make either guy a jerk but instead allows you to invest in each one differently. He, too, has suffered hurt in the past and is coming into himself along with Paisley. They bring about healing in each other and it gives their story a nice quiet beauty.Steiner's style is very fluid. She chooses to focus on the heart of her characters and that makes them all the more realistic. Her character development is spot on and sets up these characters to move on past one book. I am fully invested in this series and am already halfway through book two. I can't wait to see where these character's roads lead. This is a definite one to recommend. Great job Kandi Steiner!*I was given a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*Shannon, My Secret Book Spot | 5.0 |
| 1240 | Damon (The Protectors Series #1) by Teresa GabelmanDamon & NicoleI was turned onto this series by a fellow blogger and she was kind of comparing The Protectors to the Black Dagger Brotherhood. So, you know I had to freakin' read it then. Well, in some aspects it mirrors the BDB, and others it does not. I think these guys are every bit of alpha that the BDB is, but they seem to have this flare, this humor about them that sets them apart. As the BDB has it's own world of good and evil, so do the Protectors. I loved this book for two reason. 1.) Damon is all VC Warrior and goes alpha as the need arises, but he can also poke fun of himself at the drop of a hat. And 2.) Nicole is this little bada** with a purpose and even though she's like 5 foot nothing, she grabs the bull by the horns and pisses him off more! That being said, they both have a lot to learn about each other and I'm glad I took this ride with them.Damon (The decapitator!), well at first seems to have a chip on his shoulders for some reason and he sure as hell doesn't seems to be doing anything to dislodge it. Until... he meets this tough little human. Not to say she dislodged it, but she made him think twice about it! I wanted to beat his butt for walking away from Nicole when she bared her soul to him. I mean, you think she was devastated, you should have seen how many tissues and chocolate I went through over that! Damn you DeMasters!! Now our petite lovely, hard-hitting human Nicole, well, she won my heart in the first chapter. She gets a black eye on the job and shrugs it off to a "day at the office" I love that woman! She's all kinds of hilarious, but takes her job and the children she protects very seriously! She came from the same side of the tracks as most of the kids she saves and protects, so in essence, she's saving herself every time she pulls another kid off the streets or out of a bad situation. I found it comical that she has a swear jar and enforces it... hard! I'd be dropping a $20 in that bad boy at the start of every week!Great supporting characters in Pam, Jared, and that crabby boss of hers Mitch! I laughed out loud more times than I can count. I can't wait to sink my fangs... I mean teeth into Jared's book... something tells me he's going to be funnier and hotter than Damon... Maybe!! I even liked that POS Chad. He made for a great "bad guy" and those beotches who come into feed the Vamps... what did the author call them... "walking blood bank" sheesh, I never wanted to beat someone's butt more so than when that Vicki had her talk with Nicole!To wrap this up, I'd have to say The Protectors are being added to my new favorite vamps category and I'll tell anyone who will listen about them. This was 286 (Kindle Version) pages long and a nice quick read if you're left undisturbed by your friends and family!! It has hot uber alpha male sex, unbelievably cute female banter, and some of the funniest stuff I've read in a long time. The dialogue flows very nicely and I found myself blazing right through it. The pacing is excellent and the angst leading up to that remarkable climax kept me enthralled for hours.5 Stars! | 5.0 |
| 1241 | Nice modern romance with real life challenges. Characters are relatable and the story line flows well. It is easy to imagine being a part of that small town. | 4.0 |
| 1242 | I could barely put this down, actually woke up in the middle of the night and read for an hour till I could no longer keep my eyes open. Thank you Anne for another gift of your talent! | 5.0 |
| 1243 | I have been buying Joan Smith's books this week and reading them nonstop. This book had me laughing my head off. Lucy Percy is an heiress and has just come off a betrothal gone awry once her discerning uncle helps her face up to the fact that the gentleman she was engaged to, wanted her only for her money. Lucy wants to get away from fortune hunters and rusticate for a few months, so she and her widowed aunt decide to rent a cottage in the country. During their time there, the two ladies agree that Lucy will pose as a widow.They rent their cottage from the local Lord, Avedon, who has just managed to get rid of a former renter - a young lady with several children - who was trying to take advantage of his young nephew. Thinking his nephew will be safe with two widows coming to live in the cottage, he is flummoxed to realize one of the "widows" is a young, comely Lucy.Nothing will do Avedon but to get rid of the new tenants - but... Lucy is not easy to get rid of. All the while, his nephew falls for Lucy and makes a cake of himself, Avedon plunges on in his efforts to get rid of the tenants even going so far as to tear up the road making it impossible for Lucy and her aunt to go or come from the cottage. Avedon is not prepared for the stubborness he finds in Lucy - she will not leave and the harder he tries to get rid of them, the more determined she is to stay in the cottage.When an additional relative - the somewhat older but still very eligible, handsome, cousin Morton comes into the picture, it seems Avedon begins to realize that he might not want Lucy to leave after all. But, he still doesn't know what to make of Lucy and first decides that she is not "as good as she ought to be" and on a lovely trip to the ocean to one of his properties, offers her carte blanche. Oh boy, this is where things really get going. She takes his curricle and heads back home leaving him to make his way back via a borrowed nag and a donkey cart.Once Avedon has realized his mistake, he is done for - at least until he can make a few more mistakes. During the meantime, his cousin, Morton, is having the time of his life seeing the stiff, conservative Avedon make a "mud" cake of himself. My favorite scene is when Avedon and Bigelow head off to "rescue" Lucy from Morton when she is visiting her uncle. At this point, I was hiding in the bathroom laughing my head off while my husband was sleeping, hoping I wasn't waking him up.Funny, funny book. Loved it. | 5.0 |
| 1244 | I received a complimentary copy of Rivers to Blood in exchange for an honest review. I only rated it 3 stars and I realized, too late, that it was because it was the 6th in a series. I really did like the characters and the writing style. The plot was interesting and the twists were a lot of fun. Everything I didn't like can be explained by the fact that I was coming into it in the middle, so to speak. The plot line with the unrequited girlfriend made no sense to me and the family disconnect didn't seem to be explained. I suspect that had I started with the first book and read through, they would have been more understandable. Since I can only review what I've read, I rated it as okay as a stand alone. I think I will probably go back and read the others because I did like the characters and the author but as a "one off", my rating stands. | 3.0 |
| 1245 | Wahida Clark never disappoint me. This book was excellent. Nobody can write Urban Fiction like Wahida. I felt a personal connection to Tasha. Why? Because this story is similar to my early life. Yes, I was wifey to a "thugged out" drug dealer. God Rest his soul. | 5.0 |
| 1246 | A GLORIOUS STORY,,,TELLING WHAT IT IS LIKE TO REALLY BE MARRIED,,,HAVE CHILDREN,,,THE ROOTS GO DEEP. LOTS OF WONDERFUL APHORISM TO TRY TO REMEMBER,,,AND THE SURPRISES DON'T STOP. MY BOOK CLUB SELECTION,,WHICH ARE USUALLY HORRIBLE,,,REALLY HIT A HOME RUN W/THIS ONE,,PLAN TO READ HER OTHER BOOKS. | 5.0 |
| 1247 | Thank you Sandrine for another great story. Dirty Ross is about Cole and Ross who being edging around each other since the moment they saw one another. So it was no surprise that when they finally came together they heat up my kindle page. Both men came with baggage and secret from their past that could either bring them together or tear them apart. Come along for the ride and watch these two men fall in love and deal with pain, jealousy and danger in a way that will make you laugh, then cry, then laugh again to the very end . This was a dirty ride that brought back all of our Assassins-shifters and friends in a way that only Sandrine can, well done. I really recommend this book and the rest of the books in the series. | 5.0 |
| 1248 | When it comes to me and fashion, I am so lost. After reading this book I have learned so much about fashion i didn't know. Author Vanessa Pagán tells us the meanings of the world of "Chic". Also lets us know the good and bad of fashion. I love how this books keeps you up with fashion, so you can stay up with today's fashion. I also like how the author tells you how you can have top of the line fashion without spending so much money. We all know that can help big time, because us women we love to shop. If fashion is your thing this book is the best book for you. This book will help you out so much you will be so happy you have this book | 5.0 |
| 1249 | Phil Church has written a wonderful tale of intrigue mixed with dark humor that held me transfixed until the end! A well-crafted story with colorful characters, Robbery, Murder, And Cups of Tea keeps the reader's attention by moving along at a brisk pace while still offering a solid plot line. Highly recommended! | 5.0 |
| 1250 | Like Everything else that Robin Hobbs writes, the Rain Wilds Chronicles (Or as I prefer to call them, "The Dragon Series," all four volumes) are excellent, very well written, and often gripping. I've read many books by Robin Hobbs and have never been less than enthusiastic about them. I am convinced that she could write a book about boiling water on the stove and you couldn't put it down. Her imagination often gets her into situations where I cannot even guess how she can "get out of it," but she always does, and usually in startling, unexpected ways. | 5.0 |
| 1251 | As usual John Sandford doesn't disappoint. Always keeps me turning the pages to see what happens next. I've read the whole series now. | 5.0 |
| 1252 | Wow! Great book with total raw emotion! I read it in one day because I had to know what happened! You think that many bad things can't happen to one person but the sad part is it does! Will read more from this author!! | 4.0 |
| 1253 | After reading this book, it is a book that every person in America should read. I still haven't digested this book, but I had to rate it! Michelle Alexander, really out did herself with this book. I was turned on to her by my 17 year old nephew and what a great recommendation it was. The New Jim Crow, is food for thought and one to ponder upon for many years to come. A MUST READ! | 5.0 |
| 1254 | Erica James has had great success as a skip tracer, except she can't find her own daughter. New evidence connecting Erica's daughter's case and the missing sister of private eye Max. They team up to find the girls. Max also wants to prove his sister is innocent. The kidnapper is determined to keep the child including murder.Erica wants to find her daughter, though others think she should move on. | 5.0 |
| 1255 | I thought Nana Malone did a good job with this novel. I won't give much away however I will say it's a good IR for those looking to get some quality reading. It has depth and it's not shallow. Some IR that I have read are all about sex and no depth or character development. It's irritating. You will appreciate this book. It's different..Good work. | 4.0 |
| 1256 | Journey and delightful, satisfying ending. Love the evolving character development and their growth throughout. Recommend for a quick weekend read. | 4.0 |
| 1257 | I have read this book 6 times always find something I missed will no doubt read again in the future. | 5.0 |
| 1258 | I love it. Being a history buff, the combination of past and present regarding Relief Society is refreshing and uplifting. | 5.0 |
| 1259 | I don't love this book, but I admire its audacity. The book is frightening. It is not a description of brutality so much as the portrayal of a mindset. Mannon is an unhappy intelligent woman, who doesn't appear to have an opinion about slavery, and she loathes her husband. She seems to believe her maid, Sarah, actually seduced her husband. Mannon comments how Sarah is just irresponsible to have a child and run away, never factoring in that her husband raped Sarah although acknowledging Sarah must hate her husband. The reader is further perturbed because Mannon is not a bad woman. The book ends on the right note. Sadness and too many truths. I enjoy Valerie Martin's writing. I've read Mary Reilly and The Great Divorce just on the caliber of her writing. | 4.0 |
| 1260 | This book delivers in spades. Not only is it highly entertaining to read, but it has valuable information that will help you. I know it helped me get off the fence. | 5.0 |
| 1261 | We've been trying to live more naturally this year and one of the things I wanted to learn more about was how to properly use essential oils for both skin and hair care, and for medical issues. This book came along just in time for me.The chapter on Essential Oils as Medicine was a huge help, and very informative. I hadn't realized aromatherapy was anything more than just something that smelled nice at the day spa. After reading this my mind is a whirl with ways to put essential oils to good use with aromatherapy, particularly the ones it listed for help with headaches.Everything presented in the book is clearly presented and easy to understand. I learned a lot and am already reaping the benefits of what it's taught me. | 5.0 |
| 1262 | Not too sure where I expecrted this one to head but this wasn't it. It's a classic for sure and I really do enjoy sci-fi but this one failed to please. | 3.0 |
| 1263 | Never been unhappy with any books from this writer this was another great book looking forward to more from her | 5.0 |
| 1264 | Lots of fun and good background for all the rest of the series (plural). As the author says, it's too bad Daniel disappears for a while afterwards. | 5.0 |
| 1265 | Great read and I coul not put it down! | 1.0 |
| 1266 | I just finished reading The Power of Twelve by William Gladstone and it's an amazingly interesting story concept. When the Mayan Calendar ended in 2012, humans shifted towards a more humanistic existence. Most of them anyways. There was one man, Arnold, whose ideas tended more toward violence and total control. The Illumnati, a colorful cast of characters plans to stop him in order to bring forth a more positive shift. If they cannot stop him, all life in the universe (including the alternate planets) may cease to exist. The Twelve have special powers including being able to coexist in a human. The story has some rather interesting twists and turns, as well as some characters whose names you might recognize, like that of George W. Bush. And who would have thought there could be an interaction with Mother Mary? It's very well-written, entertaining, intriguing, and ended way too quickly. I loved the descriptive way William Gladstone writes because it helps readers feel as though they are there too. I encourage you to read it! | 5.0 |
| 1267 | I know. It's literature. But kind of depressing and you want to take the "hero" and give him a smack upside the head. | 3.0 |
| 1268 | I enjoyed this book as it was written by a man who was there. I think anyone who enjoys history of the old west will like this book. It's a quick easy read. | 5.0 |
| 1269 | This was a really nice read it kept me entertained, I really think that this is a good book to read to pass the time. The book left a lot of questions for me but hopefully some of them will be answered in the next book. This is a book that I think a lot of people will enjoy. | 4.0 |
| 1270 | As I said in my review for The Submissive, 50 Shades of Grey made my soul die for several reasons. The Dominant, the same story as the The Submissive, told from Nathaniel's perspective gave me hope for the rapidly more popular genre.I appreciated getting a look inside Nathaniel's head. I love the idea of a multi perspective story. From his side, he admits he made some royally dick moves that weren't necessarily clear in the first book. I liked getting to hear the story of his mentor and the good verbal slaps he bestowed. I also like how the author, in the voice of Todd, shoots down the idea that because he had a childhood trauma, he's into BDSM. As for the BDSM itself, it seemed fairly tame. The focus was definitely on the D & S, less on the B, and a largely non-existent M (though my interpretation of masochism is more than having a riding crop smacked on your cooch). It's refreshing to see both sides of the relationship and evening out the narrator bias.I bump it down a star because Nathaniel could go a tad over the top sometimes. I thought the "kid trying to ask his date to the prom" analogy was appropriate more than once. I see where she was going with the guy who had never understood love before grappling with his emotions, but the emotions seemed to win a little too frequently. Though perhaps Edward was uber dramatic in Twilight & I just never made it that far. | 4.0 |
| 1271 | I stayed up most of the night for this book. An engaging story and hot hot hot tension and action. I love Cam! | 5.0 |
| 1272 | Good book would recommend. Will probably read more from this author. Somewhat gory but doable. Good characters. Enjoy the book. | 4.0 |
| 1273 | Realistic, action packed fiction. Well written and researched. Great for an adventure, escape read, but it makes you think too. | 5.0 |
| 1274 | Anita’s latest with Heartsong takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of emotions as Olivia and Noah discover that everything they believed may be tumbling down around them.Olivia set aside her own goals and dreams to care for her employer for more than twenty years. Noah believed his mother and resented his father. Two people caught in a web of deceit struggle to regain trust. Only God can lead them to the truth.Anita delivers a tender story of love even as Olivia’s innocence and Noah’s worldliness clash. Through emotion and searching, the story carries the reader through the ups and downs of discovery and acceptance. The beautiful, but rundown old house where Noah grew up andOlivia’s lived for more than twenty years is a fascinating backdrop. I love when a home or town act as another character in a story. Anita’s writing, as usual, paints a beautiful picture of life and the abundant love God has for His people. This quick read will stick with you as you contemplate how trust in God can change your life. | 4.0 |
| 1275 | This is a must read. Devlin thought that he was to live in darkness for the rest of his life due to his family's tragic history but what he doesn't know is that his new ward Alex will turn his life and his heart in the right direction. | 5.0 |
| 1276 | Oh my this book rocked I loved it I hope theirs a 3rd book a must read you will enjoy | 5.0 |
| 1277 | I can't say enough fantastic things about this series! I just finished book 4 and now it's on to book 5! Can't start fast enough! | 5.0 |
| 1278 | This book will keep you interested, you need to read the whole book to know who did the killing and you will be surprised I like book that keep you interested until the end , and reviews that don't tell to much | 4.0 |
| 1279 | This was the first mystery series I purchased after downloading the first novel.I continue to enjoy the evolving characters, the "choices have consequences,"and the strength and vulnerabilities of the lead character. The challenges facedby Lei in overcoming her childhood tragedies of sexual abuse and near totalabandonment / loss of family resonates --as does her desire to join the "big dogs"in the FBI which career choice is not as shiny as she thought it would be.I believe that Ms. Neal continues to provide not just entertainment, but anopportunity when sharing her beloved islands culture woven within the storiescomprising this series. I recommend this series wholeheartedly. | 4.0 |
| 1280 | There is always room for a dose of inspiration for those who need that extra wind to take them over the hump. Jane has been there done that and provides perspectives based on real-life experiences that are shared in a humble, caring way. It’s In Your Hands provides some fundamentals that all who aspire to the next level in their journey can find value. The balanced focus on goals and dreams, opportunities and challenges, success and happiness typifies the approach Jane takes in sharing practical advice to those who are likely caught between conflicting forces. In addition to a wealth of personal experience, there is steady reference to the work and examples provided by many notable achievers. This approach not only exemplifies the person the author is but also provides greater validation for the solid points made throughout the book. The points that grabbed me most were the references to the achievements of Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, the Wright brothers who were so consumed by their desires that it did not seem crazy to take the chances they took. What we now look at as history are the expressions of commitment to a dream for someone who at one time was an unknown who was merely driven by a desire to achieve. It’s wise to listen to those who have done it. Jane has. This book is a great read and will surely provide positive thoughts and ideas to any reader. | 5.0 |
| 1281 | Lovely lighthearted romance | 4.0 |
| 1282 | what a wonderful book! for those of us of a certain age (me) who lived in and around san Francisco and took part in the summer(s) of love (also me but only as a weekend hippie) in the middle sixties this story brought back many, many happy memories. this is a beautiful coming of age love story told by the gentle voices of the counterculture about one of those moments in time that we experience but are, sad to say, not able to hang on to. alas, those days are gone, but not forgotten. a beautifully written book that will stay with you for a long time. | 5.0 |
| 1283 | During WW II four women from 4 different walks of life meet for employment in a shipyard manufacturing plant for 4 different reasons. It depicts women's rights emerging, and friendships blossom through their various problems, and personal triumphs, and losses. Thankfully, they, and many more brave women made a difference!! They promoted women's rights while helping their country. | 5.0 |
| 1284 | Although I knew how to do many of these stitches, I was not aware of their names. I learned how to crochet by watching my mother and looking at her done pieces, figuring out how she did the stitch. Some of these stitches are obviously new to me, and this book made it easy to learn them. Very good job. Thanks! ~KHH | 5.0 |
| 1285 | The best stories don't tell a story, they bring you into the story and that's exactly what Kathleen Brooks does in all her books! Chosen for Power is the beginning of another great series from Kathleen. As usual, she doesn't disappoint, as she weaves Elle & Drake's story for us. Intrigue, romance and suspense make for an enjoyable ride with good family values along the way. Thank you once again Kathleen for entertaining us with the wonderful characters you so aptly create! I recommend that everyone pick this one up; you won't be sorry! :) | 5.0 |
| 1286 | This book is great to get started the right way if you wanted to transform your body. I especially love the myth & mistakes section. I didn't even realize that I was doing all those things and they were actually counteractive to my healthy efforts. A quick and easy read but yet will have a great impact on your way of thinking and hopefully will lead to a good change in your habits. Nice book to have! | 5.0 |
| 1287 | I love the characters but a little more research on drugs and alcohol behaviors would have made writing this easier. The whole mom suicide was not very authentic and to be honest it wasn't necessary. Logan and Jordan were pretty much the same character. I hoped to write a better review but I wanted to be honest. The changing of points of view were very distracting as this author writes Drake and Chloe very much alike. Mannerisms, nuances, etc. The actions/reactions were cliche' and predictable. There were a lot of grammar errors, that should've been caught in editing. The last three chapters I skimmed and only read dialogue.I will read Tainted, though my expectations are low. This is the book that Amazon should have sold for $0.99 | 2.0 |
| 1288 | Story was not bad but Stirling is getting into the habit of dragging things out with lots of filler similar to the way RR Martin does and it feels almost like it is only to sell another book down the line. | 4.0 |
| 1289 | It is inventive and goofy......a perfectly quirky gift for an intelligent grandchild with a sense of humor. I'll likely give other copies of this book to other grandchildren. | 5.0 |
| 1290 | Buying this e-book was my first exposure to the Pickles comic strip; the panels are too small to read clearly on my Kindle Keyboard without arduously zooming in on the graphics.They are good on my large-screen Kindle DX in landscape mode, but the heavy and slightly awkward DX with only one set of page buttons isn't ideal for holding in bed at night, my favourite reading time.I now read the latest strip daily on GoComics.com.Main characters are seventy-something couple Opal and Earl, daughter Sylvia, grandson Nelson, Opal's sister Pearl, Dan (who seems to be Sylvia's partner, I think Sylvia is divorced) and Earl's friend Clyde.Pets are the dog Roscoe and the fluffy white cat, Muffin.Being a cat lover as well as a dog lover, I wish Muffin is portrayed and drawn in a more sympathetic light though - Roscoe is drawn in a cute, goggle-eyed style and shows some variation in expression whereas Muffin has narrow, cynical-looking eyes, and she has an attitude as well.Most of the strip seems to be centred on Earl who has a rather mischievous outlook on life; I think he is the most humorous character.Earl is struggling to cope with retirement, shopping trips with Opal, and visits from sister-in-law Pearl (he and Pearl detest each other, a situation which adds to the many funny moments in the strip).Opal has to cope with a retired husband in the house as well as with her regular housework.The drawing style is neat, simple and consistent; yet the facial expressions and the varied poses are lifelike and perfectly match the situation in each panel.According to a Wikipedia article the original artwork had Earl & Opal's pupils visible behind their spectacles but in later strips the glasses are drawn opaque - I think it is an improvement.The humour is characterised by clever wit (at first I thought the strip was British not American) and it's no wonder that Pickles is popular and has received awards - Brian Crane can take a bow.Summary: an enjoyable comic strip which, like many strips, is probably better on paper than as an e-book. | 5.0 |
| 1291 | A good book, but pictures are too small to identify a plant. Very informative on medicinal properties for the person working with herbs. | 4.0 |
| 1292 | As other reviewers have said this book wasn't what I expected, but in the end you feel a sense of completion for the main characters and a sense of hope. The beginning can be a little confusing but push through its worth it. | 4.0 |
| 1293 | I LOVE!!! Time travel stories. I also love historical stories. This story combined both. I would love to read any more you have written. | 5.0 |
| 1294 | always enjoy these books,most times i can figure these stories out ahead of the end,not so easy with these.need more of them. | 5.0 |
| 1295 | I really enjoyed this book. So many people feel that all you have to do in order to be saved is say a little prayer, be a good person and come to Church every Sunday. If you really read your Bible you will find this is not true. Being a Christian is so much more, which is why it is so important to read your Bible constantly. This book makes some good points. If you think you are saved I recommend you read this book. Very important. | 5.0 |
| 1296 | it starts out confusing but gets more clear in a short time. Then it gets good and I found it to be different than any other book I have ever read. A taste slow. for about 40 pages. Then was even better. | 5.0 |
| 1297 | Her first foray into the world of Austenland was, in my opinion, the most successful. The characters are engaging and the story is well paced. You find that it becomes as hard for the reader to separate fact from fiction as it is for the characters in the story. An engaging tale and fantastic outcome, I would read it again and again. | 5.0 |
| 1298 | I LOVED this story and the ending. I am becoming the biggest Tara West fan...waiting for another book. Great series highly recommended! | 5.0 |
| 1299 | It is worth finding career happiness and fulfillment, what Ken Robinson calls your 'element'. This book leads you through a soulful self examination to find it. | 5.0 |
| 1300 | If you like a good romance, you'll fall in love with these characters and want to read the whole series. Good read for the summer. | 5.0 |
| 1301 | Highly recommended to get on the fast track to understanding in a Western mindset what the practical benefits of insight meditation is and the much greater possibility of achieving great progress instead of dropping out as 95% do.Personal history: For 7 years I have been practicing meditation and studying Buddhist texts, and going to the occasional retreat.In my humble opinion, after reading upwards of 70 books on Buddhist meditation styles, and sitting in meditation for well over a thousand hours, this book is the best I have come across yet for me.The reason this is the case for me is that this author is a new type of Tibetan Buddhist, he is of the lineage of Tibetan Buddhism but he is involved closely with modern science' investigation into insight meditation and related subjects. This union of Tibetan meditation practices and Buddhist philosophy with Western science resources of investigation, along with the excellent writing ability of writer Eric Swanson, has produced a tome that "enlightened" me to the practical nature of and the outcome of insight meditation to produce wisdom and happiness.This one humbly feels he is "home" now. May all beings achieve happiness, peace and wisdom. | 5.0 |
| 1302 | First in the series and first to get you HOOKED! Pepper does an amazing job hooking you in and never letting you go. This is a darker read but a VERY VERY sexy good read! GET IT enjoy and just wait for the next it’s even better! | 5.0 |
| 1303 | This review can be found at The Blogger Girls review site.This little story was absolutely adorable! With the prospect of a new job, Phillip is all too eager to move to a new state to work in a town filled with all types of shifters. What Phillip didn’t expect, though, was the wolf shifter who just so happens to be his future sexy boss, Dr. Gunner Samuels. Phillip feels more than just lust when it comes to the hunky wolf and in an attempt to push the two together, Phillip’s best friend invites the boss over for a dinner that Phillip has to cook. There’s just two problems, Phillip doesn’t know how to cook… and he’s a vegetarian.I loved that this story is filled with so many clever one-liners. It had me chuckling often because of the mix of humor and funny animal characteristics. As a wolf, Gunner can’t help but sniff Phillip and as a chipmunk, Phillip can’t help but hoard nuts and other foods. It was a good mix of cute and funny that kept a smile on my face throughout the story.With those little attributes, I found the characters very endearing. I just loved Phillip’s stammering over talking to Gunner about anything not related to work but I also loved that Gunner found so much amusement in Phillip’s awkwardness. It’s… well, adorable. I’m not sure how else to describe it! It’s also very sweet the way that Gunner wants to cherish and care for Phillip.While I enjoyed the story it was just too darn short! I loved the chemistry between Gunner and Phillip but I wished there had been more meat to the story to really give that connection some justice. As it is, I didn’t exactly feel the love that the characters claimed to have. There were also some moments that I would have loved to see instead of being told about.All in all, an adorably funny story about a chipmunk and a wolf who just happen to work together. Add to that a vegetarian trying to make dinner for a wolf who craves meat and this story is bound to give you a few laughs. For those looking for something quick, funny and cute, give this one a try because it definitely fits the bill! | 3.0 |
| 1304 | A very simply written book. Not what I expected after reading (A land Remembered) Not a very good read. I would not tout this book. | 3.0 |
| 1305 | I love Ms. Chance, I will always look for and buy any and all of her books whenever they come out. Excited to see more from her | 3.0 |
| 1306 | Book two in the Omega Force series, every bit as good as the first one, and I can't wait to read the next one! | 5.0 |
| 1307 | I have all of Marie Force books. This new series is just as awesome as the rest. You just fall in love with each person in the family even the town moose. You want be able to put the book down. Will is The perfect Dream man without question. You'll wish you had someone like him in your life.I'd say it' say must read | 5.0 |
| 1308 | I’m trying to think how best to describe Sylvie. At this stage she’s a mystery and I can’t help feel there’s going to be a huge significant factor into the reason she lives her life the way she does! She is hardcore and kick ass on the exterior but inside she’s dying. Blake is not just a boy in a band, he’s bright, very artistic, with an eye for talent in all walks of life. Yet he is also a mystery. I need to know what makes these effed up individuals tick. I expect and HOPE there’s a time bomb waiting to go off.While reading this novella the pull from the characters was intense, they drew me in like a magnet and it was just the beginning. I’m now looking to the future and I’m desperate to see what is going to unfold from this remarkable novella.The authors descriptions of events left me feeling like I was living inside the book, feeling what each character was feeling and I’m itching to know more, to delve into the minds of this troubled pair.This short prequel is dark and gritty, written in dual POV, which I love and it reads very fast. Everything is guesswork at this stage but I’m guessing The Boy In The Band is going to rock my socks off. I couldn’t fault a thing with Death Of A Rockstar.This prequel melted my taste buds and they’re begging for more. | 5.0 |
| 1309 | I was following this book with the video series and it really made me and my group think about how to reach the Gospel to the young folks. This book has many ideas on how to do that. | 5.0 |
| 1310 | We all need to be more forgiving, Jesus is the ultimate example to follow. Forgive and get set free yourself. | 5.0 |
| 1311 | This book was quite a disappointment for me: the blurb caught my attention but the execution was a far cry from what I was expecting.Darcie is a survivor coming from a totally messed up childhood, at the age of 14 Reggie rescues her becoming her older brother. She always refers to him as her "knight in shining harmor".The problem is that Darcie is an annoying 17 yo bordering to flat-out stupid that passes her time in fight and suspensions from school. Suddenly she decides that she's always been in love with him, an goes on throwing tantrums nod being insufferable.Reggie is a far cry from a knight in shining harmor, more of a psychopath with anger issues and murdering tendencies.The story is quite unbelievable and most of the times it appears nothing more than a series of scenes without a real logical connection between them.Also the writing wasn't very good: too minimal without a real deepness to the characters and the situations that appear to be flat at best. Sometimes it stemmed to me that the author was more concerned in hurrying to the next scene than doing well the current one. | 2.0 |
| 1312 | Few authors cover aviation and war with the authenticity that Thomas McKelvey Cleaver brings to "Fabled Fifteen." The carrier-based naval aviators who fought in the Pacific in World War II had a difficult, demanding, exciting job and Cleaver captures their experience, from a well-known Medal of Honor ace to an obscure, lowly ensign. This is a fast-paced, character-driven narrative that will grab you and hold you. My only regret is that, as far as I can tell, as of now it isn't yet available as a hardcover edition. | 5.0 |
| 1313 | Was not what I was looking for. Does have some information that I found beneficial. Good for a new sewer | 3.0 |
| 1314 | Pretty good mystery with colorful characters and a nice twist at the ending. I particularly like the use of a cruise and its ship as a backdrop. | 4.0 |
| 1315 | Intercepting Love- LP Dover ( 4 Stars)This book was not what I expected after reading the description. Both Kate and Cooper have a lot to overcome from their pasts. Kate’s especially shocked me. LP Dover does an amazing job creating characters that are not just stereotypes but real people you can relate to. The character development and plot make this a really quick read. The story is a great mix of love, friendship, heartbreak, and healing. The only issue I had was the football descriptions werent exactly accurate but I looked past that.*** A complimentary copy was provided by the author for an honest review*** | 4.0 |
| 1316 | It was really good. I personally feel that this book was very original. This book deserves a much better rating. I hope they keep making paranormal adventures like these.The plot was epic, characters were very well portrayed and the adventures really interesting. This was totally worth it. It is a good starting point if you're new to paranormal adventures. | 5.0 |
| 1317 | This book was okay. It read kind of slow and there wasn't any real connection to Jesse James except he was mentioned a couple of times. Sometimes it was a little confusing about the sequence of events. However, it wasn't a bad read, just not a great read. | 3.0 |
| 1318 | Every situation has at least 3 sides: yours, mine and the truth, which usually lies somewhere in between. Catherine McKenzie tells a story about very real people from 3 different viewpoints without ever confusing the reader. I am impressed with how each character is painted, ordinary and imperfect, bathed in light that reveals their imperfections but never detracts from likeability. I found that, even as I thought I should like one character more than another, I genuinely liked them all and found myself rooting for them to all find that impossible perfect happiness, one shaded in bright colors, leaving all shades of gray behind. Life often leaves us with a happiness that, if not shaded gray itself, is often at least outlined in gray. The magic comes from what we do with it. Truly enjoyed this book! | 4.0 |
| 1319 | Love Debbie Macomber books. This one made me feel that I was right in the room. Joe was such a jokester and kept me smiling with all of his silly comments. | 5.0 |
| 1320 | As I was entering my sophomore year of college, Michael Rockefeller, the son of the then Governor of New York, Nelson Rockefeller, was reported missing when the catamaran he and a friend were sailing on collapsed. This had happened near a remote island off the southwest coast of New Guinea, deep in the Pacific Ocean. What was reported in the newspapers at the time is that his friend chose to wait on floating debris and was rescued, but Michael chose to try to swim the five miles to the island in question, in a rather desperate personal search for primitive artifacts for his museum featuring items form the Asmat people. The Asmat tribe was a small group of pre-stone Age people, having little or no contact with the outside world.At first it seemed it would just be a matter of days before Michael would be found and reported alive -- after all he was a Rockefeller. But as the time stretched out, the chances that he would be discovered at all, dimmed. The conventional wisdom had it that undoubtedly he had drown. And then the reports petered out altogether ...Over the years, intermittent reports trickled-in but became more and more speculative and more and more macabre, until there were only a rash of unconfirmed reports of a death due to cannibalism? Those reports were received with equal measures of tantalizing shock and incredulity; and as often as not, were dismissed.Now with this book, it seems that after nearly 50 years, we do finally get the full story of what happened to him. And if this story can be trusted, and I believe many parts of it can, it is indeed a story worthy of the long wait.Apparently, Michael did not drown as many had speculated, but did indeed manage to swim to the Dutch island in question safely. Only to then be quickly captured, summarily executed and "ceremoniously cooked" and eaten by a local Armat tribe, apparently still in search of revenge for an earlier attack by the guns of white men who had shot and killed several of them three years before. Thus, the story reported here is that Michael was a victim of tribal revenge due to the earlier shooting.It is based on research and interviews of tribesmen and a careful study of documents and other forensic artifacts, and does go into great detail about the ritual of cannibalism -- so much so that a prudent reader might leave the book as I did, thinking that the author had a particular cannibalism fetish? Or at the very least, will leave one with the idea that he had an undue fascination with the tribal ritual of cannibalism?That part of the story actually gave me the creeps because it reminded me of a book I had read about six months ago about the revolution in Indonesia, a war that was taking place around the same time as the search for Michael's disappearance was still in full force. As is the case in this book, in that book too, Western reporters seemed to "zero-in" on the several claims of cannibalism on both sides of that conflict -- to the complete exclusion of the war itself!But in that case, it turned out (rather disappointingly for the cannibalistic thrill-seeking reporters), that the "so-called" incidences of cannibalism, were in fact staged symbolic chest-beating acts of war: mutual mockery of the adversary. A symbolic bite was taken out of the head of the adversary as part of their warrior victory dance.However, as this author reports it here, it is cannibalism in the flesh (excuse the horrible pun), that is, cannibalism "for real," conducted as a purification ritual that is intended to endow "the consumer" with the best qualities of the head of "those consumed."But here is this book's "kicker:" the fact that Michael Rockefeller may have been killed and eaten by a primitive tribe, is not the worse part of this story. That distinction must must be reserved for the cowardly Dutch government, which for decades knew the truth. However, since at the time they were the custodians of the islands in question, they were simply too embarrassed, to busy in a global CYA exercise that failed to report the truth of Michael's death.This book is an interesting read for those who want the author's speculative theories about why Michael was obsessed with collecting the art of primitive tribes, and thus about why he was willing to take the risky chance of swimming five miles to a remote island after his catamaran had collapsed. Although I found the story about what happened to Michael credible, I found the book itself altogether a bit to "campy," too much "inside Harvard baseball" and not enough compassion for Michael's death or hard cold analysis of the facts. Three stars | 3.0 |
| 1321 | The Psalms have been the official song and prayer book of Jews for upwards of three thousand years, and of Christians for two thousand. They have been prayed up to seven times a day, decade in and decade out, by hundreds of millions of individuals in both traditions. Sadly, however, for all sorts of reasons, the Psalms have completely or all but disappeared from the liturgy and personal prayer of many in the Christian community. N. T. Wright, lifelong New Testament scholar and retired bishop in the Anglican church, sets out in this short book why he thinks the loss of the Psalms in liturgy is a “great impoverishment.” He even goes further in saying that ignoring the Psalms is “bluntly crazy.” (location 53) I agree with him wholeheartedly.This is not a scholarly book, just a very well-written one that comes straight from his heart. Wright wrote this short book for several reasons; he makes his case passionately, and puts it in terms lay people can understand. First, he wants to reverse the trend toward the neglect or even the elimination of the Psalms in churches' and people's lives. Secondly, he wanted to take a look at what the Psalms are, while conveying what they do to him when he sings or prays them, which he's been doing since he was seven years old. But third, he also wanted to look at them from the perspective of second temple Judaism to understand how devout Jews in Jesus' day prayed and looked at the Psalms.There is, of course, a bit of history here and there, but only to make those other matters intelligible. Jesus, Wright notes, preached a “Psalm-soaked gospel” based on a very different worldview than the one many of us live by, even those of us who call ourselves Christians. They were important to Jesus, and should be important to us:Part of my reflection in this book is that when the Psalms do their work in us andthrough us, they should equip us the better to live by and promote that alternativeworldview. (203)Wright organized the main part of the book based on what he called a “thought experiment” that the Psalms have always invited their singers and pray-ers (by that I mean to convey “people who are praying” rather than what they are saying) to live at the crossroads of time, space, and matter. I won't try to explain exactly what he means by that, but I think it was a very good organizing principle. I am no specialist but also not a novice to the Psalms, but the device helped me to look at them in fresh ways. Wright works through this device by looking at many of the Psalms, both individually and as they relate to each other. He covered several of my favorite Psalms, but I think after reading this book for the first time, I have a couple more favorites to add to that list.I won't say he saved the best for last, but the last chapter and the afterward are no mere add-ons. “At Home in the Psalms” covers what he sees as neglect of the Psalms, and why he thinks they should be used more in churches, both in singing and in spoken prayer. He also makes the case for regular reading through all the Psalms as a regular discipline. In the afterward, “My Life with the Psalms” Wright relates how he uses the Psalms in his own prayer life, and the place particular Psalms have had in his life, both his prayer life and in his life of faith and community.I am not an Anglican myself, but I love reading N. T. Wright, and a week does not go by that I don't listen to or watch one or usually more of his lectures or snippets from interviews with him on the internet. I love this book in particular because the Psalms have been so important in my own pilgrimage, and I wish more Christians would avail themselves of this bottomless well of spiritual strength.Wright call us not first and foremost to study the Psalms—though he is all in favor of that too—but more importantly to pray them and live them. (233) Amen to that. | 5.0 |
| 1322 | Every Lis Wiehl book I've read has been compelling. I feel like I know many of the character personally, I have a hard time putting her books down. This may be her best yet! | 5.0 |
| 1323 | This book takes the cake in my opinion. I am big on time management because I want to make the most out of every day I'm given. Since I am an entrepreneur, I wanted to gain some new insight as to how I can be more productive with my time. Low and behold there is an entire chapter dedicated specifically to entrepreneurs with 6 awesome time management techniques. This book is the real deal and will change the way you look at time and how you spend it. I highly recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 1324 | I like this author. Her SiFi is good & her story telling works for me. I will read more of her books. | 5.0 |
| 1325 | This is one of the best stories I have read in a very long time. It was so well written and I could hardly wait to see what would happen next to Jake and Miranda and all the rest of the family. | 4.0 |
| 1326 | I much preferred this book to the first one. The character has grown up a lot and the writing had improved dramatically. An enjoyable story with wonderful characters. | 5.0 |
| 1327 | I am so excited for the second book. it was funny but yet captivating.... oh I hope she picks the right one. | 5.0 |
| 1328 | This is not my genre. There is an underlying them of supernatural throughout the book. I don't care for that and I didn't realize that from the description and reviews of the book. The editing was generally pretty good. There we a few instances of the wrong verb tense and a few cases of mixing up the names of characters. The characters were pretty well developed and believable considering the story line. If you like the supernatural type it would probably rate 4 stars. It was just a bit much for me. It does take place mostly in St. Augustine, FL with much of it centered around the Castillo de San Marcos. I was there years ago and enjoyed the descriptions of that place and old St Augustine. It's hard to go into much more detail with out being a spoiler. | 3.0 |
| 1329 | I really enjoyed this book. I couldn't put this book down until I finished it. The characters were good and the story line volume good. | 2.0 |
| 1330 | One night of fun for Charley turned into a nightmare involving her bad boy boyfriend Dylan. This night changed Charley and made her trust no one except her best friend Cash. After struggling with the decision of where to go to college she makes a last minute decision to go to Southern. Charley is tired of her past bringing her down and is wanting to have the full college experience, partying and all.As Charley's first year of college kicks off she meets some amazing girls and a guy named Joe that she likes. Charley loves Cash, always had since they were kids, but she isn't wanting to be tied down at college so she lets loose with Joe and feels she can trust him. Charley spends her time at practice,handling her classes, and partying with all her new friends.When a surprise letter comes in the mail for Charley she is shocked and worried. She may not be able to get over that one nightmare that seems to be finding its way back into her life. Luckily for Charley she has the best friends who are willing to protect her no matter what. She decides she will not let it hold her back and focuses on having fun.When a shocking discovery is revealed it will leave you thinking, OMG!I absolutely loved this book. Being from the area and knowing so many places during the story just made me love it even more. Charley is a good country girl that isn't going to let her past get in the way of having a good time. Cash is oh my freaking amazing, I just love a hot country boy who is protective of what he loves. Joe was so hot and sexy but I wasn't for sure about what type of feelings he had for Charley. I was having a hard time choosing who I wanted Charley to pick throughout the book, but I always leaned toward Cash the most. That ending, holy hell that was very unexpected. They're a lot of books I kind of can figure out, but that I did not see coming, so yeah that leads to a major cliffhanger. | 5.0 |
| 1331 | We met Hannah in On Dublin Street and we were actually given a tiny insight into her relationship with Marco in that book too. I wasn't crazy about Young's books after that book, but I really wanted to know what happened to Hannah so I jumped on this one.We're reintroduced to Hannah as a young woman and she's now a high-school teacher and sidelines as a volunteer for an adult literacy program. It seems she isn't quite as content as she was when we last saw her. She doesn't date (and hasn't much interest in it), works hard and most of her fulfillment comes from her job and her friendship with her best friend Cole (remember Cole, Jo's brother? He's all grown up and he grew up hot. Oh god, that sounds so creepy. Forget I said that.)Hannah's lack of contentment seems to stem from her relationship with Marco and we get details of this when she discovers her old diaries detailing their sweet but turbulent teenage friendship. And while she's in the middle of this nostalgia haze, who does she bump into? Yup, Marco. And he wants to, um, reconnect.I enjoyed this book much much more than Young's previous books. It was sweet with a gentle pace. There was some on-the-nose 'difficult students vs inspirational teacher' stuff that wasn't all that necessary, but it gave us a nice insight into Hannah's kind nature. Marco was a persistent and enigmatic hero, but he did anger me off on occasion (but not enough to put me off the book).One issue I did have with the book was the sheer volume of characters. If you're a fan of this series, don't worry, your favourites almost certainly make an appearance, along with various children, wives, husbands, boyfriends, etc. It's nice for die-hard fans, but so much of it was unnecessary. I counted 27 characters listed on one page - and that was just detailing who was at a party. So while this book can be read as a standalone, I can see this putting off or at the least confusing new readers.But this is a relatively small gripe for an enjoyable and sweet book. | 4.0 |
| 1332 | No sooner did Ben recover from the tragic death of his sister than his wound is ripped open again. Will history repeat itself with his brother-in-law’s new wife?As soon as I read the blurb for this novella, I couldn’t wait to find out more. The science fiction themes are strong, but the character development is even more pronounced. While it took me a little while to get to know all of the characters well, I was surprised by how much I figured out about them once the plot was given a chance to simmer. This is the kind of tale that requires some investment early on, but every ounce of effort poured into understanding what is happening was richly rewarded for this reader.The first few scenes were somewhat confusing for me due to the number of characters who were being introduced at the same time that so many inexplicable things are happening. The pacing in the remainder of the plot was even, but I did find it a little too fast in the beginning due to how much the author expects his audience to figure out in an extremely short amount of time.With that being said, I am a big fan of stories like this one that require you to think. Mr. Maus knows how to strike that delicate balance between explaining what on earth just happened and giving the reader a chance use his or her own mind to pull together the most subtle clues. It is this ability of his that makes me quite curious to see what he will come up with next.Machines of the Little People is a complicated, thought-provoking, intelligent ride that I didn’t want to end. It’s long enough to cover all of the bases, but short enough to read in one sitting for dedicated science fiction fans. Either way, this is a book worth sampling.originally posted at long and short reviews | 3.0 |
| 1333 | I found the novel to be a mixed bag. Some parts were good, which kept me reading to the end. Others were disjointed and characters slipped out of... well, character.I read true accounts of families like this, so I can see how unhealthy the home lives of the children can be, with parents obsessed with helping others. Not just helping others, but performing what are essentially exorcisms. To collect the "haunted" objects is creepy, but not scary, just weird. Especially the doll. I would have burned it!Sylvie does not act like the intelligent girl we are led to believe she is. She is not a little girl, she is 14. Old enough to tell the truth. Old enough to stand up to her sister. Old enough to speak up and say, "We have no food in the house." I can only figure she ate school lunches, or she would have literally starved! Even when the book goes back in time, Sylvie is not a little girl. So, no way would the "good girl" cover for her sister. That scene with Dot was over the top ridiculous! Not the least bit believable that 1) it would happen 2) Sylvie wouldn't tell 3) Dot would keep quiet!Is Rose (daughter Rose) a victim of her upbringing? Is she acting out? I don't think so. She sounds like a sociopath. Perhaps that is what the author intended, but I got the idea we were supposed to blame the parents, particularly the father. At what point did she go "bad?" Before she was sent away for lesbian tendencies, that's clear. That was a surprise, finding out the "school" she was sent to was to reprogram her to "Biblical thinking," and not for her poor behavior. But, to know who murdered your parents and not tell? It takes an awfully messed up teenager (adult, but still a teen) to do that. | 3.0 |
| 1334 | I don't know how she does it, but Halle continues to come up with original story lines that keep you turning pages. In some ways, I felt the book was a little too short and could have had a bit more character development, but overall it was a terrific read.Jake and Eve find one another after a harrowing adventure through the mountains. The unlikely pair fight for their lives against some terrifying zombies. The timeline is mid 1800's and you find yourself immersed in the tale, the unimaginable fear that the characters feel, stranded up on the mountains under attack from the unknown. Scary and sexy as hell! Awesome! | 4.0 |
| 1335 | This little spiral bound guide book gives you an eyeball sketch of all the standard conventions used by advanced players. Great value if you are going to play with a bunch of advanced players. Pull it out the night before and refresh your knowledge of say Michaels or Unusual NT | 5.0 |
| 1336 | Everybook I just want to punch Nathan in the throat then I get drawn back in just to want to throttle him again. can't wait for book 4 | 5.0 |
| 1337 | Shannon Aguerri is an offbeat, strong willed and off colored inner city beat cop who’s recently been transferred to the quiet village of Fleetworth-Green after utilizing some unsanctioned police strategies to get the bad guys in the city. She’s always been a loner who is happy to be on her own. With her new beat, however, that all is about to change.On her first day of patrol Shannon encounters a group of young lads socializing on the property of the 11th Earl of Boxington, Spencer. When she encounter’s Spencer’s son Ben among the bunch. She decides to walk Ben home and learns that he’s recently been charged with a drug related crime. Shannon meets the Earl himself when she reaches the house and they hit it off immediately. Between the drug charges and some suspicious activity Shannon’s quiet village job quickly becomes exciting.With many different story lines all centering on our heroine this novel will keep you interested. And if you like your novels a little racy, then Shannon’s Law has you covered as well.With a love story and several action adventure threads I would recommend Shannon’s Law for anyone looking for a good read. | 5.0 |
| 1338 | I am a big fan of Grimm and this was a great book. It keeps in tune with the tv show and I really enjoyed reading this book! | 5.0 |
| 1339 | It's different. Would love to read the sequel when it comes out. This series has a lot of potential to it. | 3.0 |
| 1340 | Brother Mahesh explains why it is so vital to fast and pray. He challenges us to plug into the moment of God's harvest: the oportunity to fast and pray, and be a part of the move of God for our generation. | 5.0 |
| 1341 | This is a grat book to read. Very interesting and keeps your interest all the way through. would recommend it to anyone | 5.0 |
| 1342 | This isn't the genre I typically read. I'm more of a romance person. However, I really enjoyed this book. It has just the right amount of gore, terror, suspense, science and humanity that make it a winner. | 4.0 |
| 1343 | awesome read. did not see the ending coming glad to have Jackson and he team back. looking forward to many more | 5.0 |
| 1344 | (first read in 2008)For anyone new to Rough Rider’s series LHR was the first book. The root of the series is about 4 McKay brothers and their families. Their children are who the books are about along with plenty of background on the 4 families. The McKay’s made their living as ranchers and most of their children went on to also become ranchers but some also were rodeo stars and others in various jobs from construction to law enforcement.The series evolves over a lot of world building (even though this word is typically used with science fiction I feel it pertinent here). Sometimes the first book in a series can be overloaded with backstories and characters as you are introduced to it. LHR really didn’t really do that. It was the books that preceded it that got to the heart of the Mckay family and all the things you come to love about the series with each book. LHR was a look at life on the road for Colby McKay who was a bull rider and calf roper. Colby traveled the circuit with Trevor and Edgard and the three of them in between shows were never short on women. When they run into Channing Kinkaid on the road and she wants to join them on the road and agrees to be their personal buckle bunny things start changing in the relationships between all of them.I didn’t really like Colby through most of this book. Its funny in every book after this one I did but in this one he was a bit too arrogant and he needed to be brought down a peg or two.This wasn’t the first book I read in the series when I started. I happened to find this author right after she released the second book in the series and I loved that book so then came back and read the first one. If your just starting out on this series don’t base an opinion off the first book cause every book after this one rocked and you’ll come to love all the McKay’s and their family drama. | 4.0 |
| 1345 | The author describes his long term experimentation cultivating in a natural model as opposed to single crop till and plant convention. He claims great success with diversity while achieving fewer losses to pests and no chemical supplements for control or fertilizer. His no prune approach to fruit growing is interesting and worth a try. Adaptation to environments other than Austria will require some creative thought, but his fundamentals should work. | 5.0 |
| 1346 | All of the Aspen serires are under the title MYSTERY I do not see mystery they are all predictable, you know from the get go what is going to happen. Again I give it three stars because I see a lot of promise in them. They need to be a mystery if they are going to be under that classification. | 3.0 |
| 1347 | There is so much information provided by the author. You will learn not only "how" but "why". This knowledge can only enhance your chances of success in creating delicious breads ... and the wonderful feeling you'll experience when creating something so fundamentally basic, and yet at the same time, so rewarding as creating your own bread. The delicious aroma of bread-baking is almost reward enough, but not quite. Try the recipes and find out for yourself how rewarding it is to bake your own bread. I highly recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 1348 | The first thought that popped into my head after reading this fantastic tale was "WOW"! I can honestly say that I was completely captured and held trapped and glued to my Kindle through this whole story.....;;. Thank goodness that it was the week-end and my kids were doing their own thing, because I was pretty useless as a MOM in those moments! (LOL)I love reading paranormal books, so when I read a little bit about what the book was about, of course I had to read more and boy did I get More.Not only is this a well written book but also fast-paced and action-packed with an intriguing story-line that will keep you reading non-stop. At least that is what happened to me! Having said all that, the best part for me was how the Author was able to make her characters not only well rounded and likeable, but humorous as well. I really enjoyed Sasha's personality and her sense of humor and I do not think I will ever get enough of Charles...... that boy had me laughing out loud! Now, Ms.Breene might have pushed the boundries ,for some, in her writing, but rest assure that she has clearly defined the reasons Why this paticular species is the way they are..... so my advice to you is to just go with the flow and enjoy the ride. I know I did.The bottom line for me is ,as I said before, March can not come soon enough!Thank you Ms.Breene for sharing your incredible imagination with us. I look forward to reading more by you.Also, I would like to add that the cover of your book is Fantastic and it caught my attention right away!I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an interesting and juicy story with their paranormal. | 5.0 |
| 1349 | Love making cookies but I always make the two same ones. I very happy I got this book. There is a ton of delicious scrumptious cookie recipes to choose from. I want to make them all! The pictures look great and the recipes instructions are clear and concise making it easy to bake the cookies. I tried the cranberry pistachio cookies. What a treat! They were amazing. I will definitively make some more recipes from this cookbook. Highly recommended to all cookie lovers. | 5.0 |
| 1350 | I fully enjoyed the presentation although you need patience for the first third to get the full picture. Nothing too detailed to lose you in minutia, just a well detailed story with interesting characters. He throws in good excitement at the family level and military decisions. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and it's presented in a way to make you feel it really happened. | 5.0 |
| 1351 | Penny McDaniel's is a shy curvy woman. She works at Buchanan Enterprises as accountant and daydreaming about her sinfully sexy bosses Nolan and Vince. She lives a mundane life, that is until a proposal of sorts falls on her lap. Nolan and Vince Buchanan are no strangers to sexual exploration and indulgence. Having shared many,many women they have set their sights on Penny. They propose, she submit to them sexually...in every way possible. This also comes with ownership, for 1 year she is there pet( money,gifts, cars, and a condo),..their possession! What happens next is a sexual awakening for Penny, she is a virgin. Vince and Nolan are insatiable,voracious and unyielding when it comes to her..they are all but consuming her. But with awakening, there is awareness..what would her papa say about the money,the arrangement and that feeling in the pit of her stomach saying this is wrong. What happens when the past comes to haunt the twins, what's more is there is another brother and he holds the secret. The secret that can tear Penny from the twins. Penny is intrigued by Dillion Buchanan,and now this is a complication for the brothers.Will Penny choose to be the plaything for the twins? The twins don't want to give up their sweet babygirl, will they confess to past transgressions What kinda game is Dillon playing at? And after secrets are revealed can the family be rebuilt or is this something that destroys them all. Alexx Andria is an amazing,gifted writer. The characters and plot are well developed and the book is extremely sexual. I was laughing,crying and literally taken to the edge with this book. Originally a six part novella, together the book is phenomenal.Gave it 5 stars though it deserves more then 5 in my opinion. It is a must read and shouldn't be missed! | 5.0 |
| 1352 | The authors did an outstanding job on these anthology short stories. Every story in this book keeps you captivated until the very end. A great novel to read sitting in your beach chair by the pool. | 5.0 |
| 1353 | Travis and Abby....this book is a quick read about their wedding day. Beautiful. I loved both previous books....who wouldn't???? Read all three and enjoy their relationship and roller coaster ride to happiness. | 4.0 |
| 1354 | A really great thriller. I don't think I enjoyed this type of book so much since The Day of the Jackal. Although the subject matter is quite different, it is just as difficult to stop reading. | 5.0 |
| 1355 | This book is an excellent read! This plot is a first for me and I really loved how none of the characters annoyed me. I truly enjoyed every minute of this book! Can't wait for the next in this series. | 5.0 |
| 1356 | Of all the authors I've read in the discipline of strength training, Pavel is one of the very best. My mind never wanders when I read his stuff, and he makes good sense of things without boring over-explanation. Also the way he puts info together is concise so that it's very simple to put together what you need to do.This book is not just a book about a minimalist swing and TGU kettlebell routine. There are many fine points and nuggets throughout the book, i.e., breathing techniques, the rationale for no load variation training, the concept of loose effort, work mentality, etc.I would highly recommend this book - especially so if you read Enter the Kettlebell, and / or Power to the People. | 5.0 |
| 1357 | This is the second book in The Rake Patrol series, but could easily be read as a stand-alone. Claire is an interesting character that is strong willed and direct, in a world where women are expected to be compliant and dainty. Cameron is a three dimensional hero, who is strong and vulnerable, and is more interested in his duty to his family and town than he is finding a wife.The true conflict is that she is active in the temperance in London movement and he owns a whisky distillery in Scotland.This was a quick and fun read and interesting story. I’d recommend it to anyone who loves romance, even those who don’t typically read historical romance. | 5.0 |
| 1358 | This book was well worth the wait. I'm not going to be one of those people who give away the story in the review. I will say this though, the author did a great job weaving together a story that not only held my attention but kept me on the edge of my seat. Job well done I can't wait to read what you drop on us next!!! | 5.0 |
| 1359 | Bragg's prose is musically Southern and will immediately warm any reader who grew up south of the Mason-Dixon Line like a favorite blanket. The author captures the hard life of the poor in America around the mid to late 60's almost as a by-product of his tale about his own life. Recommended. | 4.0 |
| 1360 | This book took me on a journey I will dream about for a very long time. I've lost my father, my mother, my second mother, and too many young friends & relatives too mention - I always feel they are with me. This story brings more than hope, it brings peace & a love so vast I hug the world every day. Thank you, Julianne, for sharing this with the world. | 5.0 |
| 1361 | *I was sent a gift copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*I haven't read a proper crime novel in a long time so was a little dubious as to whether I'd actually enjoy this story. I was pleasantly surprised to find that although I wasn't as enthralled as I am by the Paranormal Fiction/Romance genre, I was drawn in by the mystery and suspense.Have you ever sat and watched the likes of "Midsomer Murders" or "Inspector Morse"? Well, for me, this book is just as good as those tv series. I'd also quite enjoy seeing 'The Dead Place' become part of a TV series. I'd quite happily watch it of an evening (especially if I've read the book and know "whodunnit" in advance :p )What I liked: The whole package - the characters, the way the whole plot & story were woven together so well. The suspense draws you in and you find yourself wondering what kind of person can be that calcuating about death and how this crime tale is going to end.Who would I recommend this to? Anyone that likes a good crime/suspense investigation novel.Would I read any more from this author? I think as a change from my usual genres, I would read more from this author & series. It's nice to read a book that makes you think about the who and when.There's no mystery to the 4 Star rating I'm giving 'The Dead Place', it's well deserved. | 4.0 |
| 1362 | In depth characters and you never see the twist coming. Loved it. Beautiful story about life, moving on and finding your happiness again. | 5.0 |
| 1363 | I was introduced to JL Redington through her other series, The Broken Heart Series, and immediately fell in love with her books. This series is no different! I am sweep away in the mystery and intrigue with Greyson and Aspen! I thoroughly enjoyed this ride! | 5.0 |
| 1364 | I have known about the anti-inflammatory diet for several years now, and know that everything this author speaks about is the absolute truth. Ideally, we should strive toward a Mediterranean diet for optimal health, but the American diet is one where inflammatory autoimmune diseases and cancer run rampant. You are what you eat, and many diseases can be controlled or eliminated through mindful eating alone. If I could move overseas where farmers markets are more common than Super Wal-Mart's, I'd be in heaven. Required reading for all! | 5.0 |
| 1365 | Mmmm mmm Honeyyyyyyyyy... this book had me up all night... I was not going to sleep til I finished it... Lovedddd this book... a definite 5 stars | 5.0 |
| 1366 | Not interesting. I was hoping for something interesting but this was a waste of my time. Would not recommend it. | 1.0 |
| 1367 | In our very artificial reality show world, Duck Dynasty has blown lots of fresh air (well mostly fresh). Now in this book the women, who became family by marriage, tell us real stories about going through the fire and coming out better women, wives & mothers. Other "reality" shows are so manufactured that watching DD you might doubt these ladies have ever struggled. This book tells the truth, we all face heartbreaking challenges and through faith, through the wisdom of women who raise us (mothers & more) and through forgiveness, we find joy.I love the consistent message from each "Daughter in Law" that older generations are important to us and our children, that God finds ways to speak to us we might not recognize at first and that forgiveness is essential to happiness. I enjoyed this book even more than Phil's "Happy Happy Happy". | 5.0 |
| 1368 | Cassie's had a huge crush on her mother's boyfriend ever since they got together, but now that they are having relationship problems, Cassie sees her opportunity to move in on her mother's man. I'm not big on infidelity themes and I wasn't very impressed with the main character. Cassie is 18, extremely immature and just generally not a very nice person. I didn't sympathize much with Matt whose only stated relationship complaint was sexual frustration, but with things on the outs, the excuse for the breakup was probably unimportant. The self-drugged plan I thought was interesting, and if you're not bothered by the infidelity or Cassie, the sleep seduction portion of the story and/or the taboo topic of mother's boyfriend may draw some readers. This is also entitled "Sleeping Virgin Seduction" with some sellers. This is a free read on Amazon and a very short story, so if it's not your cup of tea, no big loss. | 2.0 |
| 1369 | This book pulls you in from the first page. Right from the start you want to keep reading to see what happens next.This book had a lot of mystery, suspense, horror, paranormal and a bit of romance.Maeve a pretty red head who has a special hidden talent and a traumatic past wants to start over so she moves to a small town to start fresh. But right from the start she realizes something isn’t right.Paul a handsome small town boy who became a green beret is pretty much forced back home when he finds out his father has become ill. He takes over the job as sheriff.Maeve and Paul meet her first day in town when something terrible happens. Can they work together to solve the mystery? Will the secrets Maeve is hiding prevent that?I enjoyed the characters of the mother and aunts. They brought fun and laughter to brighten up the book. The reading of the journal really made the story pop.The ending wasn’t what I expected. There were a few unexpected things that happened.All in all this was a pretty good book. I have a few issues with it though. Like for instance, I do not understand Maeve’s reaction to what happened in her past. I understand she didn’t want to use her talent to kill but in self defense it should have been okay.I think that if Lara gave us a little bit more background into what happened with Maeve before she came to Rolling Gap that I might of understood her situation more. Also I do not know if it was just my copy of the book or not but there were names missing. Other than that I think it was overall a good book. | 4.0 |
| 1370 | At first, I felt lost when I started to read the tales of Tim Hurtletuta. however, getting deeper into the book came with revelations and before I knew it I was not only loving the book part it felt like I was part of Tim's life. The twist of comedy and sadness makes the book worth reading. The journey into Tim's life helps you reflect into your own life to try and find answers. I would recommend this book to anyone who is ready to go on a journey of their life. | 5.0 |
| 1371 | Great read if...you enjoy outrageous characters, clever writing, witty comments, harsh characters, unusual situations, drama, plot twists, medical facts/knowledge, and unsuspected endings! (I loved every minute of it. It was well paced and well presented!) | 5.0 |
| 1372 | Senator Joe McCarthy, an unsung American hero, is restored to the rightful place of honor he deserves. Modern day progressives, liberals, fellow travelers, socialist and Marxist sympathizers and especially communists in the United States won't like being exposed for what they were, are, and would be ...but exposed to the light of true history won't succeed thanks to Joe. | 5.0 |
| 1373 | Paleo diet is recognized with no carbs and no dairy products. Quite a challenge if you watch a game and want some food on the side. Well this book provides the solution - a great collection of "Game Food" recipes for Paleo followers. Great idea, well played! | 5.0 |
| 1374 | I must say this was a good book I really enjoy the book from beginning to end. For this to be author first book I have to say that she did really good. I can't wait for part 2. | 5.0 |
| 1375 | "Benjamin Rush was a congenital victim of two major personality flaws: impetuousness and a proclivity for indiscretion" (pg. 194). These flaws will prove, throughout this read, to be the factors that placed Dr. Rush forever on the 2nd tier of Founders. It is NOT that Rush was not an extraordinary man, he was, it may be rather that the 'Pantheon' tier of the Founders (Washington, Madison, Jefferson, Franklin, Hamilton and Adams) left contributions that have been judged for over two centuries to be not only extraordinary, but heroic. To the contrary, Rush's place in history (for the purpose of this book) is judged principally as an essayist, polemicist & revolutionary. In this context, Author Brodsky succeeds, perhaps unintentionally (?) in portraying Rush as notable in history principaly through his 'connections' with the Great Men of the Revolution rather than through his own accomplishments; a "Revolutionary Gadfly": the title given by earlier biographer David Freeman Hawke (Benjamin Rush: Revolutionary Gadfly).Rush was trained in Philadelphia and Edinburgh as a physician. He achieved eminence in his profession, served in the 1st & 2nd Continental Congress, was 'Patron' for Thomas Paine, signed the Declaration of Independence (though played no part in it's formulation), served as a Surgeon General for the Continental Army, conspired to remove Washington as Commander-in-Chief (Rush's 'undoing') worked for ratification of the Constitution, and most famously, 'healed' the late-life rift between Adams and Jefferson (see Zarrow's,Friendship and Healing: The Dreams of John Adams and Benjamin Rush). Rush leaves behind a full resumé, acting at the center of medicine, but only on the periphery of politics and in both often flawed by, "impetuousness and...indiscretion."The book's author, the late (April 12, 2011) Alyn Brodsky, delivers an even handed account of his subject written clearly and interestingly; only occasionally tipping the playing field in favor of Rush and then with military assessments who's victors are at least arguable and still questioned (Gates at Saratoga and Allen at Ticonderoga; see Randall'sBenedict Arnold: Patriot and Traitor). Rush's ability to judge military leadership is summed by the selection of his favorite generals: Horatio Gates, Charles Lee and Thomas Conway; all three eventually disgraced. Brodsky struggles with Rush's story; the politics, often sniping and vindictive, are not enough to fill a volume; the medical seems unconnected - always primitive, frequently harmful and all to often tangential to the story of the Founding. If there is a (minor) criticism of the author's style, it is that the read is occasionally overly 'punctuated' with primary source material which brings to the story, in many instances, more cobwebs than clarification. The latter chapters struggle to give Rush a meaningful role in political events and go by s-l-o-w-l-y. Brodsky was interviewed by Brian Lamb on C-SPAN, Booknotes in 2009. That video (~58-min) is still available on their web site and worth watching prior to the read. I cautiously recommend this book to history buffs; it flows easily and provides a unique perspective to the events of the Revolution and Founding Period that the reader does not get to see when portrayed (typically) through the experiences of the 'pantheon' founders. By the end, the book comes up well short of establishing Rush as an indispensable Founder and leaves the reader questioning the criterion for 18th century medical efficacy.-----kindle edition-----Well done! The e-book publisher has taken pains to implement almost all of the electronic functionality that the buyer is charged for (and seldom receives). There is a well linked Table of Contents that functions as it should from a cross-swipe on the Fire versions. The notes are properly linked to their citations in the back of the book. The index is un-linked but the kindles "highlight", " search", "in-book" function delivers the same (or better) functionality. Even the seldom implemented page numbers are provided, as is text-to-speech. There are no illustrations in the e-book nor its paper siblings. Four typeface choices are provided, in 12 font sizes, though line spacing was ignored. Publication quality for publisher Macmillan USA, ★★★★★, excellent! | 3.0 |
| 1376 | I'm a big fan of Mead's writing in the New Yorker, where she approaches her subjects with clarity, balance and intelligence. She seems like the smart girl in the front of the class. This book delivers all those same qualities. The only thing I might say is that I would have enjoyed a LITTLE more of the bad girl in her. She intersperses tiny bits of her personality with ELiot's but I would have liked to hear more about Mead's present life as a writer, thinker, stepmom. Surely everything isn't so perfect! But, meh, I quibble. Over all, very solid, lovely book.OK. I AM OBVIOUSLY AN IDIOT. THIS REVIEW IS FOR REBECCA MEAD'S BOOK ON MIDDLEMARCH (I ORDERED BOTH AT THE SAME TIME.) | 4.0 |
| 1377 | In the short time it took to read this, I have fallen in love with Jonah. This was one of the most intensely emotional books I have read in a while. | 5.0 |
| 1378 | How can you not love this story? Ten people on an island and one of them is a murderer. Lots of twists and turns. | 5.0 |
| 1379 | I like romance novels, without all sex. These books provide just that. The story line lets you see into the moral codes of an era gone by. The restrictions places on ladies and how easily it is to fall from grace. | 5.0 |
| 1380 | He is all sorts of sexy. Love all your cHaracters but falling in love with Wolfe. He has to be your next book | 5.0 |
| 1381 | I grew up in Bronx, New York and was familiar with many of the locations, Sonia Sotomayor describes in this wonderful book. This is a highly inspiring story of an exceptional young woman whose brilliance, perseverance, interpersonal sensitivity, and high integrity made possible her current role as a judge of the U.S. Supreme Court. The country is benefiting from the positive role of affirmative action in affording outstanding educational opportunities to Sonia Sotomayor, President Barak Obama, and many others. | 5.0 |
| 1382 | This was recommended by my hair stylist. Some of the recommendations don't seem to fit perfectly with my hair but most do. It was a bit tough to fit my hair exactly into one of the types. It did help me with general hair suggestions though | 4.0 |
| 1383 | Could not put it down and am looking forward to the 5th chapter Those whoa re starting the series now are lucky that theycan read all 4 in a row. | 5.0 |
| 1384 | A very unique historical-fiction of WW II. I enjoyed the perspective Mr. Doer provided. I thought I had it all figured out then something would happen that would throw me off and kept me reading long after I'd meant to turn off the light and go to sleep. | 5.0 |
| 1385 | Warbreaker came to me rather highly recommended. It is a hefty 652-page paperback that almost lands in the category of "epic" except that almost all of the action happens within the walls of one city. A war that has long been anticipated is coming, despite a treaty marriage between the two main antagonists. Political maneuvering by merchants, mercenaries, priests, and even the gods themselves are pushing the coastal country to declare war on its highland neighbor, and two ignorant highland princesses are trying to stop it from inside the lowland capital. With them, against them, and in skew to them are the aforementioned choruses of characters.I finished Warbreaker in one fell swoop, as the pace suddenly picked up and the intrigue gave way to action. The beginning of the book, with the character introduction and world building, was fascinating. The middle bridge of intrigue and maneuvers was pretty good, but started to stall. The last portion included sufficient plot twists, revelations, personal growth, and heroic dashings-about to satisfy any action-flick addict. The sarcasm and one-upsmanship got a little thick at times, as did the constant reminders of everyone's rank and/or magic. But still, I was pleased enough. A word of warning, though: the book's climax is incredibly rushed. If you rush too while reading it, you will completely blow past the two major plot turns, and miss the reason for the ending. | 4.0 |
| 1386 | The Dragon King and I is an enchanting story with a quirky heroine full of snark and a "smoking" hot shapeshifter that will make you drool. Right from the start this story wraps the reader in the world full of magic, evil stepmothers, stripper fariy godmothers, and goblins that make you want to say, "Eww!"Alex and her band of misfits will take you on a hiliarious journey that will have you laughing until your sides hurt! Romance, a damsel in distress, a dragon, and a knight in shining armor...a recipe for "happy ever after" or "disaster ever after"... This story will captivate you, make you fall in love, and change your outlook on fairy tales. | 5.0 |
| 1387 | I really wanted to like this story. Especially after reading the author's forward. I found the story line to be extremely unbelievable (as in, not the least bit credible). Things just happen, without any setup. There's nobody to care about, which is probably a good thing as everyone dies. I only made it through the first book and couldn't force myself to go on. I'm really liking the zombie genre (after resisting for a couple of years). Was hoping this would be somewhat like that. Well, it could probably rank with the worst of the zombie books. Also, the author seems to have a depth of ignorance about many of the subjects he brings into the story (e.g.: civilian helicopter vulnerability, types of weapons a seasoned military guy would bring to off the Sasquatch, etc.) and the priorities a good sheriff have in dealing with the situation (don't disarm the only people who can really help, don't worry about registering a firearm that's been volunteered for the fight, sheesh!!). The book seems to have been written with the idea of just outlining a direct-to-DVD grade C (or D) movie. It worked. I won't be watching it.Character development = 0 starsStory line = 2 starsCharacter stupidity = 1 starIgnorance of author = 2 starsThere are more disappointments to list but I'll leave that to those of you who ignore the bad ratings and read the book anyway. I hope you like it more than I did | 2.0 |
| 1388 | My interest in Tommy Lynn Sells originated from a televised interview shortly before his execution. A quick Google search showed a man with polar opposite sides - serial killer and sexual predator of children and women and another side capable of loyalty, bonding and even heroism. Despite some notable typos and missing punctuation, Diane Fanning's book delivers! We revisit the carnage left behind by one man who was in and out of jail repeatedly even as he worked his way back and forth across the country on a brutal rampage of rape and murder. This is a man who beat a newborn infant and her mother to bloody death with a baseball bat; then used a similar tool in an heroic effort to rescue a drowning cat caught under the floor in a massive flood. He stalked and killed because of 'slights' - someone failed to be as pleasant or cooperative as Sells thought they should be. Or simply because they were available. Wrong place + wrong time = violent torture and death. I've enjoyed a lot of true crime fiction in my lifetime but never such an even-handed account that takes the reader right into the psyche of the subject. I don't see the writer as trying to elicit sympathy for Tommy Lynn Sells; I see her examining the formative years of his childhood and the small element of humanity that still remained inside a man who had become the real life Monster of horror movies and night terrors. Highly recommended to anyone who appreciates the genre. | 5.0 |
| 1389 | I found myself skipping page's . This story was drawn out and very slow. An odd book .I'm not impressed. | 2.0 |
| 1390 | I choose to read this book, because I am slowly wanting to become more aware of my food and eating healthier. This book I would recommend to anyone who is lost to how to start their own indoor garden. And I choose to give "Indoor Gardening For Beginners" a 5 star rating, because it answered any questions I had and also provided me with extra info that I needed to know to grow my own indoor garden. | 5.0 |
| 1391 | This book is original. The writing is unique, the concept is creative and the story twists and weaves, leaving you with a heart warming yet heart breaking finish. The poems are part of the story. The fact that Hunter S. Jones features a poet as the knight-in-shining-armor, instead of a rock star or a billionaire shows her creative abilities. | 5.0 |
| 1392 | I really loved this series, even though it's a bit more romancy than I usually read. I actually liked America, Maxon, and Aspen (and of course, the maids), and understand, they are all teenagers, what teenager does not fall in and out of love?? Is there a double standard in that Maxon can kiss all the other girls but gets po'd about America once loving someone else? Yes, but...hello, this is no different than real life! I know the show is more or less "The Bachelor" with guns, but I really like to think of it more as The Hunger Games meets America's Next Top Model. First, I've never watched The Bachelor, so am not sure if they spend as much time worrying about what to wear, so that aspect makes me think of ANTM. Cute series, I really am going to miss America and Maxon.Dear Kiera Cass, Maybe you could write a series based on how May's life has changed....? | 5.0 |
| 1393 | I loved this book. The only issue I had with the book was the explicit language. There was so much profanity in it. I had a hard time trying to ignore that. However, the book was awesome. Just wish it could have been without the profanity. | 3.0 |
| 1394 | very good | 5.0 |
| 1395 | Aside from the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet, we eat a lot of Mediterranean foods in our household, because it is one of the types of food that everybody likes. And, as a busy guy, I use the slow cooker a lot (make it the night before, put it in the fridge; next morning into the base unit and turn it on and then dinner is ready when we all get home that night).That being said, Sarah Clark has put together a good selection of recipes: 3 Breakfast (including Breakfast Veggie Couscous); 3 Snacks (including Eggplant Pizza); 3 Lunch (including Crockpot Chicken Wraps); 4 Dinner (including Herbed Tomato Chicken); 3 Soups (including Spinach and Fennel Stew) and 3 Desserts (including Peanut and Almond Butter Apples) ... that's 19 great recipes for less than the cost of a Latte at Starbucks! The first dish in my house will be the Mediterranean Stew. | 4.0 |
| 1396 | Harper Sloan you have made me fall in love with Greg Cage more this time around!This book is a must for any Corps Security fan and should be read after Beck to avoid spoilers while reading. I loved everything about Greg and Melissa's, it was short and sweet and gave us more of the gang. I love the fact that Harper gave us some Cohen insight thru some chapters and his interaction with Maddox Locke. I can't wait to read more of this series and am anxiously waiting to get Locke in my hands to see what's going thru his head. | 5.0 |
| 1397 | I liked this book it was cute and pretty funny too. I liked that it kept some mystery to the story. I really liked Drew,Liam, and Colin. The three Modelteers!! The ending was super sweet! It was a bit rushed. I would of liked a little more of the HEA.The reason I gave it three stars is because Dora, the main character got a bit annoying. She had very little self confidence and it came out bitchy at times. There where more than a few times I disliked her. she did wise up in the end though. Overall I really enjoyed! | 4.0 |
| 1398 | Really enjoyed this book, I loved the characters, I loved the polt line and resolution. I look forward to reading more from this author! | 5.0 |
| 1399 | A friend and I had been watching the series, "White Queen" and we found that we were getting confused with all the Henrys and Richards in British history so we found this book to help us along. We had such fun reading this book. It's written in an entertaining and amusing way which makes understanding some of the "dry" history much more interesting. The author has a great way with words and manages to make the situations and the people of the time more understandable. | 5.0 |
| 1400 | This was a great book. I really enjoyed it. I have loved the whole Tess series. It is one of the books you can't wait for the next one to come out. I check back a lot just waiting for a new one. Start with the first one and you will be hooked. | 5.0 |
| 1401 | This book had me on the edge of my seat. I felt like I was just at the apex and it ended. I have got to get the sequel !!!! | 3.0 |
| 1402 | Personally, I do not have heart disease, however, I have lost several family members and friends to this. And now I want to be sure that I prevent this serious disease from happening to me in the future. This book is about PREVENTION as well as TREATMENTS. It is a very helpful book if you are a heart patient or someone you know is. Moreover, it will be of help to you if you want to prevent heart disease from occurring to you in the first place. Here are the reasons I found this book helpful:+ Table of Contents - In the beginning of this book, there are blue highlighted chapters. When I wanted to go to a specific chapter to read it, I just pressed the blue link and was taken to the chapter - what a time saver!+ Easy to read even on a 7 inch device - This book has been well formatted so that any sized device from 7 inch to 10 inch or computer can read it.+ My favorite chapter is chapter 2 What Are The Risk Factors For CVD? This chapter is basic, yes, however, I found it so helpful.Highly recommend this book! | 5.0 |
| 1403 | I've read plenty of books that deal with this subject matter. End of the world tales are fascinating and I constantly find myself asking, "What would I do"? Some of the books published in this genre can be a bit corny or too confusing but there are some that are simple, realistic, and develop great characters. Thankfully, this book does just that. "The Remaining" is a story about a soldier who is ordered to go into an underground bunker at various times when things get a little "crazy". He is a part of a government program in which soldiers are spread throughout the United States and who do the same thing. In the event that the government should collapse, these soldiers are tasked with rebuilding America. Usually, the soldiers are put into these bunkers only for a short time while some crisis works itself out...but not this time. Something known as "Fury" has spread throughout the world and it has driven people crazy. This "madness" like virus doesn't turn people into zombies but it sure is just as scary. It is kind of like human rabies. The main character then goes through the process of dealing with infected people, warlords, and bandits. His main goal is to try to find good people and assist them into banding together in an attempt to bring order, structure, and basically the government back.We've seen and read books like this before. Zombies, human rabies, other "crazy" viruses...I mean there are hundreds of these books that you can find on Amazon. What really makes this one stand out is it's believability and I especially like the concept that the main character actually has a mission. It isn't a story about a guy with a military background that just wants to be left alone and survive...this character actually is trying to get involved and do something that will help. The book moves very fast and I couldn't stop reading it. It isn't laden down with a bunch of military lingo and long descriptions of gear. It gives you the essential information that you need and moves the story on. The main character isn't a superhero either. There were several times while I was reading that I would slap my forehead and scream at the pages of the book as the character proceeds in a way that I didn't think was best. He makes some mistakes, is under the stress of the situation, and it makes for some very believable reading. The main character is very skilled for this mission, but things don't always turn out for the best. This, of course, is what makes this book apocalyptic magic in your hands. The author really knows how to move you through the development of the situation, characters, and their ongoing conflict. There are plenty of decisions that have to made and it fun to see what choices the character follows through with.The book also has some extras too. There is a short story included that tells the tale of a couple that are trying to survive the outbreak and make it to a FEMA camp. As they are loading onto the buses, all hell breaks loose. It is a great short story that ties into the main novel very well. You are also given a few chapters for the next book as well. The introductory price for this novel is a great reason for you to try this story out. If your a fan of this genre and looking for a great read...I highly recommend this one! | 5.0 |
| 1404 | This thirty-four year old short story was my (long overdue) introduction to the imagination of Armistead Maupin. (Apparently he's been writing for...ever---I forgot how long---but for me his name just conjured up an incongruous image of kidnapped Africans and a nineteenth century French writer. Hopefully I've got it straight, and won't go around extolling the talent of Amistad Maupassant.) Not only did this story entertain in a big way (and it is soooo, so funny---not so-so---soooo,so), but because I was so ignorant about details regarding these public figures (and I'm in my fifties) I "looked up" each of them afterward for scraps of truth (Jackie really was friends with Capote), which was also fun and interesting. I'm not sure if you can tell, but I'm doing everything I can not to say too much (the story is short enough)---but if you're looking for a transport to a feel-good place (somewhere that a mayor, like her dad, can't get no satisfaction and POTUS, well, Praise the Lord he wasn't) then settle down to this lighthearted, endearing, and delightful tale---and let a humble and loving son tell you how his sad and reclusive mom found herself anew in the company of some charming, dressed-like-her drag queens. | 5.0 |
| 1405 | This book was free and with the description of the novel I couldn't resist. The novel takes place between the two characters in the title. At first I really didn't like him too much but as the book continues there are more and more things revealed about him. I really found myself caring about both characters by the end. Definitely one of the more entertaining books I have read on the Kindle. | 5.0 |
| 1406 | This is another excellent, concise commentary from Mark Levin that sets forth very reasonable solutions to the mounting corruption of our Constitutional system. Mr. Levin understands our Constitution unlike most of our judges, Congressmen and Senators. Must reading. | 5.0 |
| 1407 | Definitely light fiction. Very funny and it had lovable characters. I enjoyed this book very much. I recommend it for anyone looking for a laugh. | 5.0 |
| 1408 | I picked it because it completed action but did not add new addiction. It tied up lose endings without adding to the story. | 4.0 |
| 1409 | I NEED THE NEXT ONE!!!As you can tell I am now addicted to this young assassin series. Very enjoyable storyline from my now favourite writer April Brookshire!A rather lengthy book which I LOVED!worth buying and taking the time to read.An amazing strong female lead character with the classic fall in love on the job, job.The romance felt very real and the whole story was easy to follow but I didn't find it all that predictable.A real sense of family while reading this book and in the end gives your heart that little happy feeling you get when your well..happy | 5.0 |
| 1410 | I personally did not find this book helpful. It just has an interesting explanation how intuitive communication works, but it doesn't have enough explanation on the subject of how to achieve the actual process. She uses words "I think" all the time, it really sounds like she is not sure, but just "thinks", "assumes". I didn't learn anything new from this book, unfortunately.Giving this book 2 starts, because of the beautiful horse on the cover, otherwise I found no value in this book for me personally. | 2.0 |
| 1411 | This collection includes a variety of crime scenarios along some very unusual crime solvers. It worked for me I hope it works for you. | 5.0 |
| 1412 | I like his books, however this one was way too long. He could have cut it approx 100 pages and it would have been just fine. This won't stop me from reading his books because I do like the stories he tells. | 3.0 |
| 1413 | I bought this 3-set-series-in-one and thought it was very good. Nothing earth-shattering, mind you, but it was a very solid, good read. The character development was adequate, although perhaps not quite as extensive as I may have liked. And at first it was a bit difficult for me to keep track of each character because it jumped back and forth from each person's story quite a bit in the first book. By the end of book 3, one character seemed to have been abandoned altogether because the author never mentioned her again. Or maybe I missed something? (But, I don't think so.) Perhaps she will be dealt with in the 4th (and final?) book called "Water:The End of Us". However, I'm not sure I'm going to purchase that one. Not because I think it will be a bad book (I do like this author's writing style enough to buy it), but because I like how book 3 ended. I'd hate to read the last book and learn something happened to the survivors in book 3. But, I'll think about it. Anyway, if you like zombie books, I think you'll like this one. It's not TOO gory and the story lines move quickly enough to keep you wanting to know more. :) | 4.0 |
| 1414 | Those accustomed to Christopher Buckley's generally excellent but mostly satirical body of work may have missed this gem. I did until reading an interview with him in which he was asked which was his favorite of the books he had written. He picked this one and it's more than an innate bias for one's first-born. A tale of eccentric characters on a real life tramp freighter voyage when Buckley was a much younger man, It's a fascinating read for a landlubber like me and very well done. Not once does Buckley refer to himself (he does recount his feelings in an essay republished in Wry Martinis). Clearly though, the Yale-educated son of a public figure couldn't have had an easy time fitting in. If you can find this book (look in your local library - sorry Amazon) then read it. | 5.0 |
| 1415 | Series: Cursed #2.5Category /Genre: Contemporary RomanceReceived from: t.h. Snyder (as part of her Beta team)Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual contentGrammar/editing: ungraded – book received as an unedited ARC / errors excusedThis is the third book in the Cursed series, a novella to be read between Cursed Ecstasy and Cursed Fate. They do need to be read in order.At the end of reading CURSED ECSTASY, you either love him or hate him, but who is he? Who is Christian? How has he become entangled within the lives of the crew of Cursed Ink?When sending my beta notes to T.H, I told her that I predicted more flying Kindles with this story. Does that mean I think you should skip it and save your emotions? Hell no!! Don’t you dare miss reading it! I just suggest adding a tethering cord to your Kindle. T.H. will make you feel… angst, turmoil, suspension, disbelief, relief, and love (not necessarily in that order).At the end of CURSED ECSTASY, I hated him. How do I feel now? Well, that might be giving it all away. I’ll just say, that we are all holding our breath to see what T.H. comes up with next. We know she will continue to blow us away.Now to get back to inventing that Kindle tether we all need… | 5.0 |
| 1416 | It's been a while since I read this, but it was interesting and I plan to read it again when I'm job searching again. | 3.0 |
| 1417 | I was very pleased at the end of this book. Pretty much all of my questions were answered. The author Bailey Reid really took the time to research the submit and create this great read with all of the findings. I would recommend this book to anyone with a dog they are looking to do some training with. | 5.0 |
| 1418 | First the book didn't come within the time frame it was supposed to, and then they said they would send a replacement, which took about a week and then the copy I got was NOT the official copy with the two tone covers! So what did I get - a book club edition? A knock off I will now have to buy ANOTHER copy to match my library.But, I digress. I enjoy Eve, Peobody and oh, of course, Roarke. (heavy sigh) I think the plot on this one was a bit weaker than others, but the entire series is something that anyone who has read a few of these books should read and IN ORDER! It will show the progression of the relationship between Ever and Roarke, and Peobody and Truehart getting their experience, and the sub characters going in and out of relationships, good and bad. You can't enjoy the subplots without reading (yes, 39 now) books in order! As much as I would like to see this as a TV or movie series, I really doubt that they could find anyone who could portray Roarke as we all imagine him. Eve? Easy - I always see her as Nora Roberts! And I think that is how it was supposed to be. | 4.0 |
| 1419 | This, book 2 of the Ark Royal series had more bang for the buck than the first one and the first was awesomely entertaining. The human race has banded together and are taking it to the enemy on their planets. I enjoyed reading this fast paced, action filled sci-fi space war novel. It shows the human spirit is a lot more resilient and resourceful than the aliens ever imagined. I look forward to book three and recommend this series to anyone who enjoys reading good sci-fi and action filled space battles. | 4.0 |
| 1420 | Another fascinating history of WW II by Atkinson. Dragged a bit in the middle, but couldn't put it down for the last 2 chapters. Amazing to read what these soldiers went through. I know even more now why they are called the Greatest Generation. | 4.0 |
| 1421 | I'll admit that this book is a bit slow to start, but McKinley isn't one for gripping openings in any of her stories (in my experience with her, at least). I LOVE her descriptions of Sherwood and her development of these familiar, but sometimes-flat, characters. She gives rich dimension to every aspect of the tale. And no one can write heroines like McKinley. They're strong (Marian's archery!) and passionate, but they can also be vulnerable and tender. It's difficult to create such believable female characters, but McKinley seems to be spot on every time. | 5.0 |
| 1422 | Good, clean, easy read. Refreshingly different from the run of the mill murder/thriller/romance garbage that abounds. The cool cat makes it even better. | 4.0 |
| 1423 | I REALLY enjoyed this book! The story of Lucy and Evan & how they evolved was a great read. Being a reader a weee bit over 40 (or even 50), i enjoyed a change from the typical college young love romance. Hey women in their 40's and even 50's can feel love, passion and growth! I would recommend all the books in the love series! Enjoy! | 5.0 |
| 1424 | Deep. Thoughtful and profound. McFadden does it again. A story about how all of life is connected. And how deep young love can be. | 5.0 |
| 1425 | Definitely not a traditional diet and exercise book - - but I think he is onto something.... especially with the water and salt consumption.... Traditional medicine and tradition health advice keeps us in a zone where we need medication -- our bodies should have the ability to heal themselves...and get back to a balanced state. | 4.0 |
| 1426 | I cannot believe that the author who created Addison Holmes wrote this incredibly boring book!! I hate to give bad reviews but this was so slow, uneventful and just....nothing. Even the parts that were supposed to be exciting were blah. I finished it just because I couldn't believe there wouldn't be something redeeming....there wasn't. | 1.0 |
| 1427 | Posted on Romancing the Book's blogReviewed by JoAnneReview Copy provided by NetgalleyMiller is one of my favorite authors having read most of her other books. While an enjoyable read this book didn’t quite draw me in and keep me engrossed as her McKettrick, Stone Creek or Montana Creed series have. Part of it could have been the secrets that Kendra was keeping that were never divulged or the lack of family ties and history that the characters had. But like her other books Big Sky Country is set in a small town in the West with a few cowboys/ranchers thrown in. The character development was slow at times. Joslyn and Slade had chemistry that they tried to fight throughout the story but eventually they gave in to it and the sparks did fly. The romance was slow to materialize and it seemed unrealistic that in such a small town that they could avoid each other as long as they did once their romance ignited. It was fun to watch the give and take between Hutch and Slade and to see the positive turn their relationship took by the end of the story. Shea was a nice addition to the storyline and you could feel her vulnerability shine through but most of the time she was a typical teen who wanted to be a part of things and be loved and often spoke without thinking. The descriptions of the Montana scenery was breathtaking in parts and made you feel that you were there. I look forward to reading the other books in the series and getting deeper and more involved in the lives of those that live in Parable.Favorite Quote: …and if she hadn’t known it earlier when he kissed her, she knew for sure now. Slade Barlow was absolutely, definitely, inevitably going to make love to her.And she was not only going to let him, she was going to respond with everything she had.There was a strange, jangly kind of peace in this dazed clarity, along with a helpless sensation that frightened her a little… | 4.0 |
| 1428 | There are many secrets and mysteries in `The Lincoln Myth' which refers to the awe and honor that Lincoln is held in today. First if you are a reader who is irritated by constantly hidden meanings and secrets this will be extremely irksome. There are even secrets kept from the characters and some of their actions also make little sense.Without giving too much of the plot away, it basically lies in the question of the right of states to secede. The premise seems highly exaggerated and unlikely that the consequences that are suggested would happen, especially in this day and age of world powers.Quite frankly it is becoming a bit tiring to have the Founding Fathers and their myriad secrets and symbols used as the basis of hidden enigmas and riddles with great historical ramifications that just become known today.Steve Berry does provide a writer's note at the end to explain what is actual historical fact, however probably because of the closure of the Washington Monument that is completely omitted in his explanations, so the mystical symbols in that are not explained by him. | 3.0 |
| 1429 | Higgins does it again!!!!! A fast read, complex plot, but thrilling from beginning to end. nce you start the book, you will not put it down until it is finished and then you will relax and think about it and be glad you read it. | 5.0 |
| 1430 | Easily the best American book of 2014, though that doesn't seem praise enough. I can think of only a handful of authors who write as well as Doerr, and most are from other countries (Makine, Bolano, Saramago, Keret, Murakami). This novel is a masterpiece and you will find many reviews explaining why (starting with the back cover, hint hint). Instead, I'd like to mention the ACCESSIBILITY of this book, to anyone, any age, gender, race. It's the highest quality literary fiction to be sure, but through his masterful talent, Doerr has managed to make the art of fiction enjoyable for everyone--and that means you. Highest Recommendation. | 5.0 |
| 1431 | Mama always said, "Never judge a book by its cover..."The moment I opened the package I found myself pondering what I had agreed to by reviewing this book. The Smitten Book Club is written by four friends who just so happen to be talented authors who write about the lives of four friends who live in the town of Smitten, VT. I was concerned by the overly cute illustrations on the cover. I thought I was going to be reading something over the top cheezy and not relevant to today's woman. I thought all the characters were going to be overly bookish. I mean they all are a part of a book club, right?This is not your typical book club. These women are not only relatable but modern. I think I know at least two of them.The authors did a really good job collaborating on this book with each of them writing from the perspective of one of the book club members. These four writers manage to almost connect their stories seamlessly into one fun book. There is adventure, romance, mystery, and true friendship.Here is a little background on this cute tale:from the publisher"Consider that your beau is like a coveted novel whose compelling first lines you’ve just begun to read.” —A Gentlewoman's Guide to Love and CourtshipAt a rummage sale, Heather, a member of the Fireside Book Club, discovers a turn-of-the-century romantic advice book written by a once-famous Smitten, Vermont, resident. When she shares the precious volume with her friends in the club, they find clues about a hidden treasure rumored to be buried in their tiny town.As Heather, Abby, Lia, and Molly take turns reading the book, each projects onto it her own literary tastes. Heather sees it as a mystery. Abby discovers delicious dashes of Jane Austen. Lia sees in it the idealism of a bygone day. And Molly just wishes they'd made the book into a movie!One by one, each of the women finds romantic love—often in spite of the historic book’s advice. And in searching for the legendary gold, the friends discover the best kind of treasure. The kind that brings hope and healing to each of their hearts.I am glad that I decided to look beyond the cute cover though if you look close you will see elements of the story in these illustrations. If you can get past the cute cover illustrations, you might just find yourself smitten by the Smitten Book Club. | 4.0 |
| 1432 | This book is well-done and full of surprises. Like all Roald Dahl characters, there are characters in the book that closely relate to people in Dahl's life. Danny and William are some of the most lovable characters since Atticus and Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird. It is a good read for any age. | 5.0 |
| 1433 | I highly recommend the series 1-4. I can't hardly wait for Goners!!!!!! The books kept you on the edge of seat through each book . | 5.0 |
| 1434 | After about 6 situations where the hero was shot at escaped getting hit with bullets by professional assassin's the book lost a little credibility. He writes like Vince Flynn but not as good. I did enjoy the book. | 3.0 |
| 1435 | I liked the book, wouldn't recommend it tho, I didn't love it. I did learn a lot about Vietnam and how lovely the country is =- not the awful Communists | 4.0 |
| 1436 | Obviously, this is not the first time when i am reading a SciFi book. However, this is the first time when I feel that the story it delivers feels so real. I know it sounds a bit awkward but I shall explain.Sara Lunardi has done a great job in creating a story that makes the reader to unleash his/ her dreams at every page turn. Therefore, I felt like I am actually participating in the action of this book. I had the power to perfectly visualize the beautiful sceneries described by the author. Of course, this was possible only thanks to the great authoring skills that Sara has.Great work! Definitely a 5 star SciFi book! | 5.0 |
| 1437 | I know dystopian stories are by nature, dark. This takes that darkness to a level that is just not fun. | 2.0 |
| 1438 | I'm enjoying being able to finish one book and go right onto the next in the series. The plots are predictable but fun. | 4.0 |
| 1439 | So I'm gonna preface this with saying that IMO isn't as good as Bad Rep simply because I loved Jordan and Maysie equally and hello...Jordan is darn near perfect even if he cheated on Olivia. In Perfect Regret I loved Garrett and tolerated Riley. In Seductive Chaos I liked Viv and Cole equally, just didn't LOOOVE them. I think it's because of the 2 year thing though...Maybe? I just think it is gonna be impossible for me to adore any of the couples like J&M.; I'm biased.So Cole and Viv have been doing the semi-friends with benefits for 2 years now and just as he's coming to terms with maybe wanting more outside the bedroom, she is tired of his bs and him making her look like the idiot she isn't. I gotta say Cole pissed me off plenty (listening to the loser band manager, buying into his own hype, not seeing Viv for the amazing woman she would become sooner) for at least half this book but then he turned around and not only pulled his head out of his rear but began to use his brain to see the big picture with the band as well as the girl. He then decided to take some action. Yay!While Cole is getting it together, Viv is trying to make sense of the draw she has to him. It makes her feel stupid which I can't blame her. She hasn't been with anyone since their SFWB started (not happy about that actually). So she finally gets a great job and things go on from there...Loved how the band's drama was incorporated into this. Loved how we got to see Jordan and Mays as well as Garrett and a tiny bit of Riley. Looking forward to the Gracie & MItch's story next.The last thing I will say is this series isn't meant to be life altering or give the reader a book hangover. It's meant to be fun and light which I think it accomplishes. I don't always want a big ugly cry (Reclaiming the Sand or FYITD) or a heavy read so I appreciate that someone I've read and know I can trust to write a complete story is offering me, the reader, both. I will absolutely read anything she puts out. And no, I don't know her. Her work speaks for itself. | 4.0 |
| 1440 | Keep Quiet is suspense at its finest, a story that will grab the reader from the very first page of this 4 1/2 star read. There's a reason why Lisa Scottoline is a New York Times bestselling author, and Keep Quiet proves it.Lauren Calder--see entire review at adcmagazine.com | 4.0 |
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| 1442 | While I do know a bit about Hunter S. Thompson, it's just a bit. I'm not a fan by any stretch of the imagination. But I love adventure and of rebellion. This seemed like the opportunity to vicariously live a bit while learning a little about Thompson.From the point of view of a person who *isn't* a fan, Brian Kevin presents an engaging travelogue (sort of world's most dangerous places - lite!), a fascinating comparison between contemporary South American and historical South America, a glimpse at places way off the tourist track, and yes, a bit of the history of Hunter S. Thompson.While the book did seem more about Kevin's own journey at times, for the Thompson neophyte, I learned a bit more about what made Thompson so fascinating. And I envied Kevin his journey.The book offers an exciting adventure and a bit of inspiration.4 Stars. | 4.0 |
| 1443 | In Just One Night by Lauren Layne, Riley McKenna is the sex expert in Stiletto magazine. She is the woman all men want to date and have in their bed, but as much as her reputation may look like she is an easy lay, Riley as far from it. In fact she has a secret that is hard to believe, all her articles and sex talk is not based on personal experience.So when her editor request that each one of them write something personal for Stiletto’s anniversary issue, Riley needs help from the one man she has always been able to count on and asks for the biggest favor ever.Sam Compton will do anything for Riley, except be her experimental sex toy. He flat out refuses to be used by her in that way, but when she starts shopping around for another man to take his place he finds himself unable to accept that.Sam and Riley have been best friends for a long time and love to give each other a hard time when it comes to their dating lives. Riley leaves things in Sam’s car and home to get him into trouble, while Sam just tends to ignore that she is dating anyone, well having sex with anyone actually. But Sam has always felt that he was not good enough for Riley. And her proposition just complicates matters to him and his feelings towards her.But with her writing about sex, how could she write all of that without having done it herself. He expects her to be an expert but the truth is far from it. And the truth behind why they date the way they do and their own sex lives is actually the very reason why they care about the what the other may be doing or whom they might be dating. Jealousy can be a strong factor in life, and unless they realize the reason behind it, neither of them will be able to have the happiness they desire.Riley has been writing about sex for ten years, she knows that to actually experience what she writes about will be no big deal, or so she thinks. Her one-night deal with Sam is so amazing it soon turns into just one more time, and another and another.Soon Riley and Sam realize that true love will not let itself be made into a one-night thing. But before they can have anything lasting they will have to open themselves up to love and risk loosing everything before they can have it all.I loved the ending of this book and I need a book with Emma and Alex. I just know their story will be so interesting and intense that it will be the perfect closing to the Sex, Love and Stiletto series with all the main girls of the Stiletto magazine having their own HEA.If you want a fun, hot and sweet read, don’t miss Just One Night by Lauren Layne. | 4.0 |
| 1444 | I absolutely loved this book! I had just been to Charleston, S.C. for the first time so I had read some of the history behind this book and the Grimke sisters. It gripped me from the first page, was very well written, was disturbing and a triumph at the same time. I stayed 100% engaged through the last page!! | 5.0 |
| 1445 | A Shot of Red is a thrilling romantic suspense that pulls you into a complicated story with edge-of-your-seat danger, irresistible passion and leaves you with so much hope. It's a story about so many things – love, death, betrayal, deceit, and hope. There are several story lines that are going on and Tracy does a fantastic job of weaving them all together to make for a very intriguing read.In short, the heroine Mia, learns that several vaccines her company Moncure Therapeutics formulated may have been tainted during the manufacturing process and she is set out to find the truth because hundreds are dying. When things turn dangerous and she is nearly killed, Gio rushes to her aid. From there they have quite the adventure in digging up any evidence they can find.A Shot of Red is definitely a book you need to read carefully. Tracy alternates between past and present at the beginning of the book and if you don’t pay attention you could miss it. Once I realized that, I didn’t have any problems following along with the story and the style of the writing.I found Mia to be very compelling. She wasn’t the damsel-in-distress heroine, but an assertive, decisive woman who knows the difference between right and wrong. She knows what she wants and goes after it, which was very refreshing to read! Gio is a no-nonsense type of guy so the two of them compliment each other. He is a little torn between his job (working for Mia’s mother who forbids any relationships between her staff and her family) and his feelings for Mia. The chemistry between Gio and Mia is undeniable, but the complication of their situation prevents them from going all in with their relationship. Love will find a way, though, right? Tracy does a fantastic job with the building of their romance. The intimate scenes are done extremely well, are very romantic and hot, but also fit the story. I will admit those scenes left me squirming in my seat while reading them!The overall story is a tricky one and several times asked myself how Tracy plotted it all out. She develops the characters in A Shot of Red extremely well, describes settings so well that you feel as if you are living out the story and she is also a master of twists and turns. The ending totally blindsided me. Just when I thought the book was over, and I felt a little disappointed in the ending, BAM! She threw in another twist and ended the story perfectly. Well done, Tracy. If you like romantic suspense, you must try A Shot of Red. | 4.0 |
| 1446 | Somebody To Love: A Cupid, Texas Novel By Lori WildeI was given this book in exchange for an honest review.I admit it. I'm a sucker for best friend romances but I'm picky about them also. There has to be real chemistry between the leads. A decent amount of heat when they are within a certain radius of each other and let me just say that Lori Wilde does not disappoint. Every time Jericho and Zoey interact I could feel the tension building deliciously towards what I just knew would be a steamy love scene.Dr. Jericho Chance, archeologist returns home to Cupid, Texas to apply for the type of job position that he's always dreamed of getting. The fact that it brings him back into the life of his best friend Zoey is just icing on the cake. But the strong new feelings he's getting for her are setting his world on tilt.Zoey is thrilled and surprised to find out that her BFF from childhood is back in town. For Zoey,Jericho has always been the one steady constant in her hang by the seat of your pants universe. A hot, hunky, increasingly sexy Indiana Jones constant. Zoey has never been one to stick with an interest or a boyfriend for long but that's because she's always been told by family that love will hit like a bolt of lightening someday. That she would just know. Zoey has almost always known though that no man could compare to Jericho. As for her life path well it's taken a few "hobbies" for her to realize that archeology may finally be her thing.Is it lust or the real deal?Jericho gets the job and is heading a local dig. Zoey is one of his students in the field study and thinks that working together is going to be great fun. Secretly she's had a few not so best friendy type thoughts about Jericho for a couple of years now, and Jericho....well let's just say he's come to realize that Zoey's 4 year age difference doesn't seem to matter anymore, and when did she become such a beauty?Zoey is out to prove to her family she is growing up and that's she's responsible and serious about archeology. Jericho is on probation and his students are ALL off limits.Can the two continue to pretend that they're feelings for each other haven't changed? Also what happens when the dig unearths a mystery that may forever change not only how they view one another but also the town of Cupid?You'll just have to read Somebody To Love the newest Cupid, Texas romance from Lori Wilde. Personally I couldn't put it down. I just had to find out the mystery and the chemistry between Zoey and Jericho kept me on the edge of my seat.Cheryl M. | 4.0 |
| 1447 | I had a hard time staying interested in the story. A lot of jumping around from past to present. Too many subplots I think. I liked the ending two chapters the best. | 3.0 |
| 1448 | A "REAL Feel" trip with the author as he combats depths of a void that seems like there will be no end to the struggles and despair. Instead of choosing a way out of his life altogether, we follow as he keeps thoughts of suicide at bay...and while he is also creating a learning process to overcome the pain and cruelty that has befallen him. He learns to let the past be just that... the PAST. Tom must maintain a reality of what was and what is necessary to become a functioning enlightened person. 'Prison of Lies' is presented in a real life personality. I have been in constant turmoil concerning a family member's depth of despair and I must say this book has helped me understand some of what could be going through her mind. Possibly even help me support her in a new way. I think this book should be read by all professional therapists. | 5.0 |
| 1449 | I really liked it, and didn't realize all the complications over there. I was a teenager during WWII. They sacrificed a lot. | 5.0 |
| 1450 | I love the 500 kingdoms series. This one mixes Slavic and Arabian folk stories with just a dash of Japanese ones. | 5.0 |
| 1451 | the story was interesting & followed usual suspense & details of Cornwell novel but at the end kind of like she was tired of writing &just gave up ,writing & ending just to wind to up .It was OK but not up to her usual best ending ! | 3.0 |
| 1452 | Wow! Boy did i need this book! If your anything like me, your find yourself constantly wishing to accomplish tasks, yet never getting anything done. Eventually stress builds up as also do the tasks to the point where they become overwhelming. This is my life!Now with this book however i've learned vital information about how i can finally start accomplishing things and become productive!Definitely recommend this to others experiencing the same and me. 5 stars! | 5.0 |
| 1453 | Great book got it for my grand kids that re little & read it to them perfect for kids :) | 5.0 |
| 1454 | Due to the subject matter of this book, I had reservations in my choice of reading it. The treatment of mental illness in the the 19th century is often a dark, depressing road to travel. This book, however, is much more than what meets the eye. It's more of a thriller, reminiscent of a Hitchcock tale. In the beginning, my sympathies lied with one character. By the end, my heart was breaking for the one I previously held in contempt. In my opinion, that is good writing. Eager to see what Ms Roberts will produce next. She's one to keep an eye on. | 5.0 |
| 1455 | This is a fast moving, outline of a man who was chosen to lead all of us to be kind to each other. The book and his life have been fast moving. I am looking forward to reading more books about him... | 4.0 |
| 1456 | Exciting, riveting and well plotted. With each new chapter it was like peeling off a layer and finding something unexpected inside. Held my interest completely. | 5.0 |
| 1457 | There are plenty of twists in this story of a series of murders, to keep you turning the pages. Celle is a beautiful doctor who is also the victim and loses her parents in a conspiracy hatched by an unknown person. The needle of suspicion keeps shifting from one to the other character and keeps you guessing not only the culprit but also the motive behind murders. You can’t put this book down till the detectives in the story, help solving the mystery. I liked the story throughout except that I felt in last few pages that the author is in a hurry to wind up the story after the secret got revealed. Thereafter, it seemed as if a sequence of events is being narrated. May be, because I got so involved in this story that I wanted it to continue further in same style instead of changing gear and rapidly winding up. The part of the court and the sting operation on drug mafia could have been elaborated, I would have liked reading that also. | 4.0 |
| 1458 | Found this book in a give-away area of my local Thrift Store, and after reading it, glad I didn't have to buy it. Will put it back there soon. It's a little too dark for my taste, although he is a good writer and story-teller. The violence and overall ugliness of the story are a little too much for me. The world is dark enough without having to read about it as well in a work of fiction. | 2.0 |
| 1459 | The book is excellent. It involves the life of a woman who lives through and describes the world, the horrors she experienced. The first horror is Communism, with its injustice and mass murders. It describes in brief Stalin's purge of "undesirables" and the injustice against everyone from the rich to the peasant farmers, from the religious, be they Russian Orthodox, Jewish, etc., to the political opponents. Then Nonna has to live through the horrors of war, where she lost the rest of her family. Nonna lived through Hitler's Germany, where he murdered est. 11 million people in concentration camps alone. Nonna also described the courage of family members living through these dark times and many others trying to save a few lives. It teaches valuable historical lessons that, sadly, this world refuses to accept and are cursed to repeat. | 5.0 |
| 1460 | I love this series and i can't wait for the last book. Shannon and Declan are great together, If you haven't read any of these then you need to get them they are funny and sexy and with each one it just gets better. Julia Kent did a wonderful job on these | 5.0 |
| 1461 | this is a beautiful coming to age story. I like how ideas gender and the Catholic religion were explored. Along with feminism and faith. A very good book. | 3.0 |
| 1462 | Rollins is a great writer - it's always, fun, informative, and well constructed. As a filmmaker and writer myself, I find this angle on the vampire stories much more entertaining than most of the drivel that's out there. If you like action, sci-fi, and writers that take something on the fringe and give it a real-world touch of plausibility. You'll like this book. | 4.0 |
| 1463 | This children's book was so interesting! Though I'd learned about storms in school, there was a good bit I'd forgotten. My husband loves thunderstorms and I thought he'd enjoy reading this even though it's a kid's book. He loved it!Actually, the section on safety is good information for anyone who doesn't really know how to protect themselves in the case of a severe thunderstorm. I learned some really useful tips a about keeping safe.This is one of the few books that parents can enjoy while reading with their children. | 5.0 |
| 1464 | Sibyl Alston and her father are still mourning the deaths of Sibyl’s mother and sister. They died during their return voyage on the sinking Titanic. Now, there are problems with her brother who has just been kicked out of Harvard. For answers, Sibyl turns to Professor Benton Jones, with whom she had an intimate passed that still causes her pain. For consolation, Sibyl turns to a fortuneteller and scrying. The answers she discovers reveal truths about life and the sanctity of each day.This book starts slowly, but once it gets going, the reader cannot put it down! The mystery is exciting, and as one mystery unfolds, another starts. I found the character development to be excellent and the settings vividly portrayed by the writer’s words. This historical fiction was well researched, and Katherine Howe gives us an authentic and detailed glimpse into the past. Tenderly written, this book reminds the reader not only of the sanctity of each day, but also that life’s situations always turn out for the best. This is a jewel! | 5.0 |
| 1465 | Something different that keeps you interested all the way through. Makes you wonder about the world we live in and the challenges children face today. | 5.0 |
| 1466 | I felt like I was walking with the characters in this book, they became very beloved to me.a must read | 5.0 |
| 1467 | I LOVED this book!! I think this is my favorite out of all three!!! The author did a wonderful job of wrapping up the trilogy. Loved the epilogue!!! | 5.0 |
| 1468 | Asia’s Cauldron by Robert D. KaplanReviewed by Andy McKinneyRobert D. Kaplan currently works for the famed intelligence firm, Stratfor. He acts in the capacity of chief geopolitical analyst. He has in the past worked in the Pentagon under Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. In his academic life he taught at the US Naval Academy at Annapolis. He has served as a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security in Washington D.C. He has authored some 15 books including perhaps most famously “The Revenge of Geography”. He is considered by Foreign Policy Magazine as among the 100 Global Thinkers, a group of intellects that help to shape the fate of the world. He knows his oats.In “Asia’s Cauldron-The South China Sea and the end of a Stable Pacific” he explains the background for the seemingly daily news reports of contention in that body of water. The bordering nations are China in the north, Viet Nam in the West and the Philippines in the East. Other interested countries include Malaysia and Singapore. Tiny Brunei also has an interest in the sea.The current value of the South China Sea resides in its use as a highway for tens of thousands of passing freighters and tankers. A very large proportion of the world’s trade sails through this body of water. China is naturally interested in seeing the oil that fuels its economy sails unfettered to Chinese ports. The giant container ships that take vast amounts of cargo to and from China are also of a first order of importance.Each of the bordering nations has a unique history with the sea and a specific set of claims and hopes. Viet Nam is a large, populous nation with a very long coastline bordering the South China Sea. Chinese and Vietnamese ships come into dangerous proximity around the disputed islands, shoals and barely visible rocks on a regular basis. Recently a Vietnamese boat was sunk in disputed water. As Chinese wealth grows, Chinese ability to build a bigger and more modern Navy also grows. This fact is not lost on Viet Nam. Viet Nam has recently acquired six modern diesel/electric submarines to be at least something of a counter weight to China’s incursions, incursions from the Vietnamese viewpoint that the Chinese view as natural as we view US ships in the Gulf of Mexico.Malaysia, an odd hodgepodge of a country, a relic of British Colonialism, also has submarines. In Malaysia’s case the subs are two very modern French developed boats. She has them stationed in the far North East of the country, in Sabath. The home port of the subs is within easy sailing distance of the Spartlys. This is no coincidence.The hapless Philippines have neither the money nor the national will to do more than protest China’s occupation of specs of dry land that are hundreds of miles from China but are within spitting distance of the Philippines.Taiwan, Brunei and even Singapore all have an interest in the area. All of the smaller states have an interest in not gradually becoming engulfed in the behemoth to the north. Viet Nam and the Philippines are populous nations and Viet Nam at least is growing and modernizing quickly. But China is huge by comparison and ambitious to establish sovereignty over as much of the area as she possibly can. And China has the military means to make its opinions felt.The USA is the only possible counter weight to Chinese naval presence. The US Navy has visiting rights with the littoral states and visits are increasing dramatically.We might expect Kaplan, an academic and a scholar, to have a ponderous writing style, but it is not the case. He brilliantly outlines the various contending viewpoints. He brings us to a deeper and broader understanding of the national histories and the national cultures of the contending nations. He uses great minds from ancient Greece to modern Singapore to flesh out the grander principles involved.But at the end of the day the contention is about resources. 20% of commercial fish landings worldwide happen in the contested sea. There is some oil and natural gas beneath its waters and littoral nations hope for more. It is one of great seaways of the world, and one that China depends upon. And China is swiftly building the means to overawe the other smaller, poorer and definitely less powerful bordering countries.“Asia’s Cauldron” by Robert D. Kaplan finishes not with a prediction but rather with a range of possible outcomes. Readers with an interest in world affairs will find their knowledge base strengthened. This is a book to be studied, absorbed and to be taken very seriously. | 5.0 |
| 1469 | It's not much different than you can find on the internet on the states websites. I would say keep your money and visit the states tourists website for your info. | 3.0 |
| 1470 | This book depicted the real life adversities some young girls in the hood must endure. As they strive to escape the hood, they often become a product of their environment. Seeking to rise above their challenges, both Breeze and Dior became victims of their environment because they were strapped with the hood mentality. When they view their choices as limited, they often take desperate measures to rise above. And the route they take to escape certain destinies leads them right to it.Jai Ellis did a good job of showing how good and evil does coexist within us all. But it's a daily struggle and one we can win if we make the right choices. It was an interesting read, one which I enjoyed. I loved the way that it ended and I was simultaneously saddened with the end, but that's the way that lifestyle goes. | 4.0 |
| 1471 | The way it ended didn't feel like an ending. so that's my only problem. Because this book was supposed to be about them. While it was, the end was just kind of abrupt. I'm very excited for Lisa's story! | 4.0 |
| 1472 | This book was not a really good read, tried a new author but the book was alittle slow on the story line. | 1.0 |
| 1473 | Everything happened too fast. I wish the author had developed the story a little more. I really enjoyed the story and wanted to keep reading. Everything just felt rushed. | 3.0 |
| 1474 | Wonderful book both about both life in London for the first half of the 20th century and about midwifery during this time. Well written, clear. Not light reading. The author covers all parts of human life from birth to death to joy to immense suffering. There are some highly disturbing stories which are very graphic and leave you hurting for the characters. Others are just as far on the other end of the spectrum as amazing and happy. A very thought provoking book. | 3.0 |
| 1475 | Nice little yarn, with good characters, interesting story line, the ending was a little week. The book ends abruptly with everyone living happily ever after, and all loose ends nicely tied into a bow. I bought this book for 99 cents and for that price I thought I got a bargain. Nancy Farmer, has an engaging writing style and her continued theme use of governmental institutions to control the population seem scarily viable. | 3.0 |
| 1476 | This novel was action packed and riveting. I liked the fact that the story line was so close to current events in real life. I totally enjoyed the content and look forward to the next read in the series. | 5.0 |
| 1477 | I love to create freezer recipes that I can pull out through my busy week! It makes it easy to have a good meal without a lot of effort. There are some recipes in this book that look really good and I'm excited to try them. Thanks! | 4.0 |
| 1478 | This Edgar Award-winning novel is satisfying on many levels, not the least of which is the fact that it is a well constructed mystery, full of twists and false trails. Told in the first person, by a new police officer who is an even newer detective, the story unfolds along with the almost casual asides of the immanent destruction of civilization. The atmosphere of barely repressed dread permeates the story, as Detective Palace obsessively stumbles through his investigation, a case that reveals the collapse of society as well as individual lives. Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 1479 | This was a very touching story. I like the characters and the way they love each other. That's my only book of the series but I don't feel as if there are things that I have missed from ray and Candace's story. Terrific read. | 5.0 |
| 1480 | FIVE stars again. Writing about the wandering engineer always catches my attention. His character is exceptional. He is a boy scout type. I like it. | 5.0 |
| 1481 | If you are looking for a clever take on the normally stuffy and staid Victorian era, take a close look at Katy O’Dowd’s Memento Morian the organized crime on the dark side of the streets. A civilized Victorian Mafia? Follow the Lamb family as their patriarch goes missing and is found dead. Wealthy, powerful and not quite legal, this family often takes in street waifs, while providing them food, shelter and a sense of “family,” the Lambs are also grooming them to be the perfect petty thieves. Meanwhile they also fill their coffers with prostitution, smuggling and murder in the dog eat dog world of the Victorian underground, where plays for power among families can be dangerous, lethal and costly. Have the Lambs been ripened for a takeover? How have their paths crossed with the infamous female assassin, O’Murtagh? Who has paid her to do what she does best? How did her life get to where it is today?One book, two stories, running parallel, as the tale of the Lambs unfolds and the history of O’Murtagh, who, as a young girl was left with only a momento mori after her mother’s death is revealed. She grows up on the streets, used by others for their nefarious schemes and learning everything her mind could absorb. She is good at what she does, too good, it is sucking her soul out.Katy O’Dowd pulled out all of the stops in creating a truly historical feel to this Victorian read. From the banter and dialogue to the sights and sounds of London, this was a perfect mental movie to envision. She has cleverly added pieces of sentiment and humor as she brings her characters to life with her words. O’Murtagh is dark, mysterious and edgy, as any assassin should be. I wondered, could the streets of London really have such charming scoundrels among them? The Lamb brothers? Often part of the humorous time, they actually seemed to have hearts of gold, in spite of their professions. Pay close attention to the supporting characters, they are the glue that truly holds this tale together!Completely entertaining, imaginative and well-executed, Memento Mori will capture the heart of every Victorian buff with its twists, turns and amazing subplots, all while keeping the flavor of the era rich and slightly spicy. | 5.0 |
| 1482 | In some ways not satisfying, as it feels a bit like a bridge between two novels, it is well executed, and left me wishing for the next installment. | 4.0 |
| 1483 | All her books are great I have not read a bad one yet. Always keep you guessing and interested turning pages | 5.0 |
| 1484 | Reminded me of our Days of yore.... | 4.0 |
| 1485 | another book sitting in a pile waiting to be read. Amazon makes it so easy to get books without leaving the house | 5.0 |
| 1486 | Ok so I really love this series but I can't take much more of the suspense. My heart broke for Ivy at the end of this one. I just don't see how Jax can explain that away but I so want him to and I want a hea for him & ivy. | 5.0 |
| 1487 | 'Zombie Boyz' is an anthology containing three separate stories, each co-written by two authors. As a zombie fan lover who is ready for the zombie apocalypse, this book was definitely right up my alley. Considering it features some of my favorite authors, it was a no brainer that I was going to be reading it.Guess Who's Coming At Dinner by Ethan Day and Geoffrey Knight"But this is what people had to do post-PTA. They started mending relationships, putting aside petty squabbles, and living in larger groups, because everybody knows that the family who hoards and boards together remains uninfected by the undead together."I absolutely love Ethan and Geoffrey and that quote is a stunning example of why. They have such wonderful senses of humor that I'm constantly kept laughing. Their story is about Chandler, a nineteen-year-old young man, and Zane, his zombie boyfriend. Just to be clear, Zane wasn't a zombie when they met. Oh no. Zane was a regular high school kid in the same class as Chandler, although in Chandler's eyes there wasn't anything "regular" about gorgeous, muscled, quarterback Zane. And there definitely wasn't anything remotely normal about Zane when the PTA (Pandemic Transviral Apocalypse) occurred.Nobody really knows what started the PTA, although it became known as Beefcake Fever on account of it starting at Beefcake Bob's, the fast food restaurant where Chandler worked. Chandler's best friend, Dong, was showing him a video of killer cows in China the same day their entire world fell apart, so it stood to reason that tainted beef was responsible. On his way home from school that fateful day, Chandler sees Zane, looking like death warmed over (pun totally intended), and in a moment of fate, Zane saves Chandler from being run over by an ambulance.So, Chandler takes the soon-to-be zombie to the hospital and has to leave him. In the coming months researchers speculate on many things, one being that anyone infected while they were madly (HA!) in love, seem to be able to reject the symptoms of the disease, if not the disease itself. I was wondering how the authors were going to get around the whole "I want to eat your brains" thing.How Zane comes to be with Chandler and his completely insane family, I'm not telling. You have to read the book to get the details. But Zane remembers Chandler when they meet again because Zane loves Chandler and that has stayed prominently in his diseased brain the whole time. This was hilariously funny and, at the same time, wonderfully tender and sweet. I absolutely loved it with all the wacky and zany humor and the sweet and gentle love that Zane and Chandler share. I totally recommend this story and it gets a big A+ from me!Surviving Sin City by Ethan Stone and Daniel A. KaineCan you imagine doing a routine pizza delivery and watching the zombie apocalypse begin, right in front of your face? That's what happens to Kaleb and he's pretty much terrified. Even worse? He goes home to find his mother has turned into a zombie. What is Las Vegas coming to?Cooper is on vacation in Las Vegas, alone, because of a fight with his partner back in England. When the news reports begin about people attacking and biting others, Cooper knows the zombie apocalypse is starting and he tries to get back to the airport so he can get home where he's prepared for this eventuality. His friends and neighbors might call him crazy, but he's stockpiled weapons and supplies for just this occurrence. When his cab driver tries to eat him, Cooper is left alone wandering blindly in an unfamiliar city until he meets Kaleb. Reluctantly pairing up with Kaleb (only for the night), Kaleb leads Cooper to an abandoned and secured bookstore where they can hide. Cooper is pretty disgusted with the Yank's ability to survive and Kaleb wonders how he got stuck with the arrogant and pissy Brit.Luckily for Cooper, Kaleb isn’t as inept as Cooper believed. Kaleb knows where to get weapons and they weren't at legitimate gun stores. So even when Cooper takes off on his own leaving Kaleb sleeping, Kaleb finds transportation and weapons before he tracks the crazy Brit down and saves him from three zombies attacking. Of course Cooper isn’t about to thank Kaleb. Sheesh! They do end up working together to take a back road on an ATV to try to get Cooper to the private airport in Henderson, and much to Cooper's relief, he and Kaleb are a great team together. Well, except for Kaleb's nosiness about what happened between Cooper and his boyfriend.You're going to have to read the book if you want to know whether they made it safely out of Vegas or if Cooper found a way back to England, leaving Kaleb to fend for himself. This story was packed full of excitement and a distinct level of gruesomeness that I reveled in. It was definitely a little more down-n-dirty than the previous story and I adored that. Great job Ethan & Daniel!Ghoul's Gym by TJ Klune and Eric ArvinThis story begins with Jake and Uly who've been together a year and just bought a home together a few months ago. Something is going on with Jake, though, and it's worrying Uly because he won't talk about it. Uly works at a gay muscle gym and he and his friends are all gigantic ripped men. Jake is tall and lanky and constantly feels like a shadow next to Uly even though Uly always tells him he loves him just as he is. The fact that Uly's boss, Stephen, is constantly hitting on him and making snide remarks about Jake, while Jake is standing there, isn't helping Jake's mental health. So, in an attempt to bulk up, Jake makes a stupid decision, without Uly's knowledge, to buy steroids. Jake tries to back out of it when he sees what this "new, military grade stuff" has done to some other guys, but one of them attacks him and injects him anyway. Uh-Oh.It came as no surprise that Stephen is the one providing this zombie-making drug and when Jake discovers that he heads to the gym to keep Uly safe, bringing Dusty and his Alphabet twinks who are all infected along. Meanwhile Uly is dealing with his own problems at the gym. *snort* Really, guys? The shower scene? EEEEWWWWWW! Apparently there are quite a few members who've been taking Stephen's new "supplement" that will make them crazy monster big. He had no idea how true that was. Poor, poor Griff. Bad idea to let the Alphabet twinks loose in the gym. HA! Okay, so it was crazy gory and I loved it. It made me think of really bad B-rated slasher films. And, yes, I'm just sick enough to have laughed. Seriously? The pool? The water polo team? Poor Thad. *grins*Jake is trying to find Uly in the midst of all this madness while simultaneously keeping the "bite, tear, kill" thoughts from taking over. He's doing everything he can to remember the love he shares with Uly in an attempt to retain his humanity. "Even as we move, I try and find something, anything, in the recesses of my mind, something that isn't buried in rage, something that can still be my own. Something that happened the way I remembered it happening. Something about me and him. I push through all the memories, but I can't find anything free. Anything clear. Nothing."Trust my TJ and Eric to not do the predictable with the ending. Oh no. They made me cry and it was a hard cry, one that kept creeping back up on me throughout the day. The whole story was sweet, sad, funny, bloody, and heartbreaking. They also left me with some questions and I really hope they plan on answering them. *hint, hint* I loved 'Ghoul's Gym' so thank you to my guys. | 5.0 |
| 1488 | This book was extremely helpful! It started off very well, with an in depth discussion of how to find something you are truly passionate about, that you're good at, and can make money at. I also found it extremely helpful how the author goes into each step of goal making along with in-depth analysis of each and every stage. I found this to be extremely helpful. I also enjoying the variety of helpful and pertinent quotes scattered throughout the book. The vision board was another nice addition to this book. I am a very visual person and have heard of vision boards before but I always put it off, this time I'm going to get serious and complete the vision board and start using it. If you are ready to make some serious changes in your life, reading this book will be a great start! Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 1489 | MaddAddam starts where Oryx and Crake and The Year of the Flood ended. It tells the story of the survivors of the pandemic, and flashbacks shed some light on Zeb’s enigmatic character. I enjoyed learning more about Zeb’s past, but the narrative for the post-apocalyptic story was slow going. It’s not until the last 50 pages or so that we got some action, and it seemed rushed and incomplete. However, I was blown away by the ending that revealed a possibility that I might not have otherwise thought of.Please go to my blog, Cecile Sune - Bookobsessed, if you would like to read more reviews or discover fun facts about books and authors. | 4.0 |
| 1490 | A very silly heroine, and a pretty dumb hero...lots of sound and fury, signifying nothing...many machinations before the obvious and inevitable ending, and the people acted as if they had been transported from the 20th century to the ancient times...too many modern patterns of behaviour ...esp among the women...nah, glad it was free! | 2.0 |
| 1491 | Enjoyed the books and wanted more. Characters are real and heartwarming as they stumble through. Hope that some of the others survive in the books to come. Sam is a very down to earth person and you can't help but put your trust in him. | 5.0 |
| 1492 | I received this book in exchange of an honest review! I couldn't put this book down all 3 books have been great reads but his one just finished on a high note. I gave it 5 stars. As emotional as it was to read about Alfie and Lily's relationship i enjoyed it very much seeing how Everything Lily wanted for her career is going great she is singing in a band and suceeding. But she never imagine things would slowly fall into place for her. She haa a great relationship with her band mates she is whitty and can definetly keep up with the banter. She became a strong woman and now she just has to get out of her own way to let things become great for her.With her best friend marrying Alfie's banf mate and best friend she has to try get over her and Alfies situation and maoe nice with him so she decides to be the bigger person and take a step foward to be friends. Tha actually takes alot to do so mentally Lily has grown alot. But that's when she realizes she should give her and Alfie a chance. Hts of to Lily because she is stronger than she thought this time and more mature she actually does things correctly with Alfie and the rekindle their relationship to something even better for them. They are on tour together and she actually lets things fall into place rather than run away she faces things head on and gets her happily ever after with Alfie. | 5.0 |
| 1493 | one of the best books in the highland guard series remedies become friends and family and a bond of trust and friendship is formed | 5.0 |
| 1494 | There seems to be a lot of escort books coming our lately and I'll admit I'm an escort junky I love reading the dark and dirty books. In this one Jace is the escort (MALE ESCORT!!) and he is one fine piece of man. I absolutely LOVED the way the author described his attire and demeanor because it made it SO clear and sank in that he was sexy on legs. And he's hotter than H*ll between the sheets.. or anywhere else he happened to get his hands on a lady friend ;)Adrienne is a party planner and happened to see Jace a few times at her events, always with a different lady. She knew she didn't want to get near him when he was a player. But Jace is ever persistent about getting a chance with her. Turns out all he needs is a forgotten phone and he gets the chance he desires.Absolutely wonderful book but be warned it is a longer novel but a really didn't feel like it was dragged out at any point. | 5.0 |
| 1495 | Bought this to keep my Boy Scouts busy on camping trips. Everyone enjoyed trying to say things without tripping over their tongues! | 4.0 |
| 1496 | If you're thinking about starting a healthy life style I would definitely recommend Mediterranean diet. I think this book is a perfect start. It gives recipes and a whole plan. It tells you what to eat, how to eat and when to eat. Detailed plan for whole week! | 5.0 |
| 1497 | Breakers, has been a terrific series. Reapers is no better than the rest, but they're all excellent. Read it, and tell the author you want more. | 5.0 |
| 1498 | Gave this book 5 stars because it was something new and fresh.It very excited to read more from this author. To my surprise this was well written, even though it was a quick read it was very descriptive. There is a shortage of women and what can a man to? Four close friends decided to buy one women and it is money well spent. These men are surprised and intrigue with there little virgin. Can one special women open these men's minds. It's a great read with a little different take on menage. | 5.0 |
| 1499 | I agree with the other 2 and 1 star reviewers. The story was rather implausible but even beyond that, something about the writing made this book incredibly boring. I enjoyed the third book in the series as a light slightly memorable read. | 2.0 |
| 1500 | I liked the view of the zombie story from a child's eyes, but this book is only a short teaser to get you to buy the other books in the series. May be worth it to get a different view of zombies, but I am just so bored with zombies. | 4.0 |
| 1501 | An entertaining short-story that dovetails into her Charlie Davidson series. As always, Author, Darynda Jones has served up another terrific plate of mystery, intrigue, humor and hotness to her readers. Then... after the short story, she has offered up sample chapters of the next few books in the Charlie Davidson series. It's a great way to sample the first part of the series and get the flavor... so you know you'll want more.Thanks Darynda, for sharing your talent with us! | 5.0 |
| 1502 | It may be a well written book, could use a better editor or proofreader, however this is not my type of book and will not read any more. | 1.0 |
| 1503 | This story was humorous. I'm a scientist, and Gunnar was written convincingly, so I know that Meeks did his homework. All the science was authentic. The character went about finding love using the scientific method, which was a clever way to develop the story. the humor was well-done and welcome as well. I did have a bit of a hard time with Gunnar, though. I suppose he was portrayed as mostly unemotional and scientific in his approach to love, but I found him so clinical it was almost hard to care. The writing is good and crisp, though, so I mostly enjoyed it as an entertaining, but not profound, book. (Not all books need to be profound to be enjoyed, of course.) | 3.0 |
| 1504 | The setting for this is not what I expected, I guess I thought it would be set in the pre-war American south, but that didn't detract from the story. The characters are well drawn, even their diction is what one would expect from the time era.The only gripe I had was the rather flat ending, leaving the reader to wonder at the future would hold for these two. I guess it's rather like a multi-part story, where the author planned to write another book, and then changed his mind. | 4.0 |
| 1505 | Suspenseful mystery that can best be described as a roller coaster ride - set in paradise, with lots of twists and turns. An interesting love triangle is woven in that adds another dimension to the story. The characters are interesting and well developed. This is the third book in this series that I have read and I am a fan at this point. Highly recommend the book and the Lei Crime Series. | 5.0 |
| 1506 | Children's Book: "Stars in the Pool and Other Stories" (Kids Books Ages 5-10) Short Stories Collections and bedtime story books for kids by all ages, folklore ... Stories for Children Series (Volume 1))Children's book about different topics that we can put into everyday life. Each comes with a moral to follow and anybody at any age can do these, don't believe everything you hear.Be sure of the facts before jumping to conclusions, bad habits can always be changed and my favorite:Nothing can replace hard work. Most problems can be solved by thinking in new ways.Such words of wisdom. | 5.0 |
| 1507 | **I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review**My star rating: 5/5Color me totally impressed with this one, folks. This was one of those stories that grip you from page one and keep you on the line until you're finished. The storyline flows in a way that is believable to the point where you almost forget it's fantasy...I've never read a book in this genre more realistic than this one. Anya is age-appropriate, a little bratty at first but not so much that it turns you off. She's a teen—she thinks like a teen, and acts like a teen. Very cool. And what I like best about her is that unlike many YA romances, her romantic interest in Micah doesn't make her so weak at the knees that she flourishes in his every move. She maintains her individualism and attitude. While we're on the subject of Micah: I can completely understand why Anya would fall for him. It's a curse us gals have—we fall for the guy who takes care of us the best. But for me as the reader, I couldn't really get into him. He was too cold and stoic, without redeeming himself enough at the end to make me swoon.Mary BernsenAuthor of HEALING THE BAYOU | 5.0 |
| 1508 | Clean writing style and interesting story line made this a very satisfying and compelling read. The main character, Shoko, a Japanese woman in post WWII Japan, married an American sailor to get a better life. Now an old woman, Shoko reflects on her youth and on her own two grown children. She sends her daughter Sue and granddaughter Helena to Japan to meet with her estranged brother. The differences between Japanese and American culture are humorously presented via a fictional handbook presumably meant to help Japanese wives assimilate. The characters were a little flat, and the plot felt a bit rushed in the last few pages. But otherwise very enjoyable. | 4.0 |
| 1509 | Ever since I read Wait For You I have been waiting for this book to come.Jas had ben through a lot in his life. I was so happy when he was able to work around his troubles to have a happy ever after.Teresa had a tough time after her injury but like Jas says something beautiful can come out of something ugly. | 4.0 |
| 1510 | What an phenomenal author, she writes a wonderful book and you can't put the book down, then you have to read the next book. The characters were awesome together entwined in passion, like a cat and mouse game to see who will break first. The story line was written so erotic, sexy, and purely romantic.Thanks for writing an amazing book. | 4.0 |
| 1511 | I admit that I have never actually read Oliver Twist, but this book didn't require me to. While I was hesitant to begin reading, I found it worth my while. The author took a chance by writing a book with characters and an author over a century past. Not to mention the vampyrical twist. Yet it was well written, engaging and different. | 5.0 |
| 1512 | This book started out verrry slow, and hard to understand and get into. But about the middle of this book it picked up, and was hard to put down, especially with the surprise at the end. SO instead of the 2 I was going to give it I think it now deserves a 4. | 4.0 |
| 1513 | I've become more interested in WWII history over the last few months and I've purchased several books. This book covers many of the the secrets and conspiracy theories on WWII & Nazi Germany. I appreciate learning something new - this book covers old, well-known topics while adding to information that is rarely covered like Hitler's personal life and Nazi weapons programs. I actually learned something after reading this book. Ryan Jenkins doesn't bury the lead, he balances being informative with a concise structure.Worth Checking out | 5.0 |
| 1514 | The series, "Official Girl"1-4 was awesome. I'd read all four books in two days because I could not put my kindle down. The characters in this story will put you in the mind of some of the characters in Wahida Clark 's books. I would suggest readers to purchase all four books/kindle editions at one time because once you read part I, you will want to move on to part II and so on. Again, Charmanie provided her readers with love, depression, friendship, heartache, lies, and pain. | 5.0 |
| 1515 | The story of a damaged child who becomes a damaged young woman, and how she came to forgive herself and accept love. Beautifully told in the language of Flowers.It is said that anyone who gardens or farms has within them an undying belief in tomorrow, because in growing anything and tending it only bears fruit in some future: it is a belief in that future that provides the patience to look toward tomorrows. | 4.0 |
| 1516 | Willow and Asher are so good together, and I loved their story! Asher definitely deserved a second chance at love, and Willow was just the right woman for him. They were adorable, and while their story was not the simplest, it ended being absolutely perfect. It was heart-wrenching and heart-warming all rolled into one. The characters were well developed and real. This was a unique book with all the other more erotic romance books out there, I'm so glad I was able to read this story, Annalisa did a great job. Looking forward to reading more by her, Amelia's story should be wonderful to read! | 5.0 |
| 1517 | A great horror novella that mixes fear of the natural and the supernatural very effectively. The story is perhaps a bit too long in sections between the action, mainly because not enough is developed of the characters' backstory and relations to really make that extra text worthwhile. The strengths here are the moments of terror and gore. Overall a wonderful take on an old legend - or perhaps reality - that should appeal to horror fans. | 4.0 |
| 1518 | I never, ever, read books by female authors. I can't help but hear the female voice in my mind as I'm reading. I don't knowwhy I started to read this but once I did I couldn't put it down.Turner is a very talented writer and her life/lifestyle providesplenty of hilarious experiences to write about. | 5.0 |
| 1519 | This is typical Grisham - in the legal system. He is in his comfort zone and did a good job as usual. I would have given it 5 stars except that when compared the The Testament and A Time to Kill it lacked the suspense and drama to the same extent. | 4.0 |
| 1520 | Sylvia Day has done it again! Really good read. Interesting story about the reporter (Deanna) who also appears in the Crossfire series. Will have to keep an eye on her! But really glad that Gia outsmarted her even if Gia's brother didn't like it! Would have loved an epilogue to see how this couple turn out - married?, children?, Jax's career. | 5.0 |
| 1521 | Their daddy and grandpa read it to them at least three times a week. They believe their daddy and grandpa are hero's | 5.0 |
| 1522 | I love all the Sarah Robert's books. I started on #2 The Crypt and couldn't stop reading. I continued reading all the books in the series since I had books 2-6 on my Kindle. After that I couldn't stop so I bought books 7-9. I think I finished all within 2 weeks because they grab you with all the twists and turns. The good always win but with bumps along the way. I've even bought book # 10 The Antagonist and will start that soon. I will buy all the books in the series as long as Jonas Saul keeps writing them. | 5.0 |
| 1523 | Pretty good. A little less exciting and modern than I expected but a cute and enjoyable read. Not very exciting. | 4.0 |
| 1524 | i got really into this story. the only thing i didn't like about the book is that it left me hanging. i cant find any more in the series | 4.0 |
| 1525 | Love watching them on TLC and now I can read about the duggars. Can't wait to read my books. My favit Duggar kid is Josie | 5.0 |
| 1526 | This is my first read by Ms. Darhower and I am delighted I found her. The characters are gritty and the story is a breath of fresh air. Love the twists and turns. While there were a few lulls in the story for the majority of it, I found myself enjoying every up and down and waiting impatiently for what was to come next. I don't know if I can wait until fall for the rest of the story. | 5.0 |
| 1527 | I am forced to write twenty words, and don't have twenty words to say about these books. All I have to say is, loved the movie, but what I've read of these so far is mind numbingly boring. | 1.0 |
| 1528 | I'm speechless, but will try my best to put this into words. This book is awesome! Its is sweet, cool, funny, sad, sexy, etc. etc.... There was so much going on that was not easily foreseeable like most other books. Things happened that you were not expecting, which made me angry, others made me happy and sad.****SPOILER ALERT****I am so angry now that I just finished reading it. There's closure, but not the ending I was expecting at all. I was in tears, at work!! Not cool! I don't know when there'll be a book #2, but I don't know how I'll be able to read it if Sean is not in it. I know it's fiction and that stuff happens in real life and people have to move on, but I am not ready to accept that!I will still read the next book even though I'm sad about how this book ended because I really have no choice. Carnage is just that good that I need to know what happens next. I would love it if the second book started by saying that Georgia woke up from a bad dream, I would love that!Anyway, do yourself a favor and read this book because it's awesome! | 5.0 |
| 1529 | As most of us know, getting a child to eat nutritious food, much less keeping them on a healthy diet can be a major challenge. The trick, it seems, is creativity. But constant creativity can be difficult, unless you have a guide. Fortunately, "Paleo Cookbook for Kids" by Salinas Press is that guide.Not only does this book give helpful hints for getting children started on the Paleo Diet, but also has ideas for ways to keep them on it. With everything from breakfast and lunch to dinner and snacks, finding new recipes to entice the young ones doesn't seem impossible anymore. And with fun food like waffles, Mini Pizza Bites, Banana Muffins and chocolate chip cookies, kids won't feel like they're on a diet! | 5.0 |
| 1530 | I must be the dumbest of all, because this book, although informative, did not answer the questions I had regarding my new computer. The fault just might be mine, as my new computer is Windows 8.1, and this book was not very helpful for this version. I understand that 8.1 has updates from the '8' version. However, they must be many! | 3.0 |
| 1531 | Good read for sure. I really enjoyed this book a lot and would definitely recommend to friends. Was unable to put this book down | 4.0 |
| 1532 | THIS LITTLE BOOK IS SO CUTE THE DARWINGS ARE DARLING. IT CRACKED ME UP ALL OVER .AGAIN, I LOVE IT. I AM GOING TO BUY ANOTHER COPY OF THIS BOOK FOR MY BROTHER AND SISTER IN LAW. THEY JUST HAD TO PUT THEIR BELOVED KITTY TO SLEEP. AND ARE SAD I THINK I WILL ORDER ANOTHER COPY TO SEND TO MY SISTER IN LAW TO HELP CHEER HER UP. | 5.0 |
| 1533 | I have loved all of his work, but this series is more epic, and bigger than his other books. It will be a classic, as ambitious as George RR Martins series, but much more enjoyable to read. It is even more accessible than Lord of the Rings, classic. | 5.0 |
| 1534 | DEAD CHAOS - TG Ayer. 3 Stars - read, action, adventure, paranormal, fantasy, fairy tale, romance, murder, YA<blockquote>“Everything seems to be falling apart for Bryn. She's lost her wings and she's losing Aidan. He's no longer the boy she loved. And then there's Joshua. Why does it feel so right to be with him?As if she doesn't have enough on her mind, Bryn learns of a prophecy that predicts that she will be the reason for Odin's destruction. Bryn is desperate to find a way to change her future, and sets of to Yddrasil to speak to the Norns.Can Bryn change her Fate? Can she help Aidan find his path, while making the choice between him and Joshua? And can Bryn finally save Brody from the clutches of the Frost Giants?”</blockquote>The book opens pretty much where the second one left off - Bryn has been rescued, but too late to save her wings. During the ten or so days that she been captured in Dr. Lee's lab all kinds of terrible things had been done to her. It was clear from her condition that once they'd gotten all the information they were after they'd have killed her - luckily her friends got there first. Valkyrie Sigrun, as well as einherjar Amiee, Joshua, and Aidan are all there. Aidan, Bryn's boyfriend and the man she repeatedly risked her life to rescue, behaves atrociously. His behavior shocks everyone, making Bryn realize she probably never really knew him, though of course that doesn't stop the pain his behavior causes. Nevertheless, Bryn sticks by her word, and she and the team assist Aidan in rescuing his mother and sister, who had been Loki's hostages.Back at Asgard Bryn speaks with The All-Father, Odin, and his wife Frigga. Rather than the pity she so deeply fears, she is greeted with kindness, as well as shock, anger, and sorrow over the loss of her wings. After being debriefed by Odin, Bryn is sent off for healing with Eir, the Goddess of Mercy and Healing. While healing Bryn overhears Frigga and Eir discussing a prophecy that states she will be the cause of Odin's downfall.Hearing of the prophecy sparks a chain of events, beginning with Bryn sneaking in to speak with Odin's Oracle/Uncle, Mimir. From there she is sent on a series of quests, including rescuing the Gjallerhorn from Loki, rescuing the God Heimdall, to whom the Gjallerhorn belonged, and wounding Loki with a weapon that had been covered with the water from the Hall of Fate, located beneath the Yggdrasil, otherwise known as the Tree of Life.Throughout her adventures there are many surprises to be discovered, some of the happy kind, and some of the heartbreaking kind, as well as some that were not yet determined, having the potential to fall either way. Bryn has grown up quite a bit from the person we met in book one, and she continues to grow and mature, though she doesn't seem to be very self-aware much of the time. She often seems oblivious to her impact on others, be they Huldra, Einherjar, Warriors, or Gods. And yet she is a strong woman, without being closed off from her own emotions.While I've enjoyed this series it is beginning to feel a bit repetitive to me, or formulaic. Bryn must go on seemingly impossible tasks, against all odds, and she somehow manages to succeed each time. This happens a few times in each book, with all of the books ending on some sort of fantastic cliffhanger to ensure the readers return to find out what happens next. And while that method certainly works, I think it would be nice to have the characters make me return, not because they are in dire straits, but simply because I am invested in their story and would like to know what comes next. One could argue the two ending types are the same, but I obviously disagree. With that said, I fully expect that I will be reading the fourth book in this series when it comes out. | 3.0 |
| 1535 | I've read the synopsis for this series multiple times, but kept passing it up. I'm so glad I finally took the chance and read it. I enjoyed it. I'm usually not into alien stories, but I thought it it was a good plot. | 5.0 |
| 1536 | The author had a good character and plot but just didn't quite get it all together. It seemed very elementary: introduce character, show compassion, show flaws, introduce romantic interest, have romance misinterpreted, bring in "jealousy" piece, have love conquer.Janine was very "broken" and had a lot going on in the past to be able to have the "growth" we all want to see but it was so easy to see, it was almost boring.I didn't get Micks character at all...there was no development and he was very one dimensional.It wasn't a bad book, it just want that good either. | 3.0 |
| 1537 | Very sweet photography. It's hard to believe someone can actually make a living taking photos of dogs but I am sure getting the poses is difficult. I enjoyed the short read. However the photo and story do not line up right on my iPad. I was looking at a picture while reading the story from the photo on the previous page. | 4.0 |
| 1538 | This is the first novel that I have read by this author and it surely won't be my last! This was a great story that got better and better page by page. Each character was developed expertly, and as the plot unfolded I became more and more engrossed in the story. Bravo! | 5.0 |
| 1539 | The guys in this book are hot and I can't wait to see what happens. Looking forward to reading next in series. Not usually type of book I like but the writing is good | 5.0 |
| 1540 | What a great story of love and learning to find ones self in the process. Mia is a college student who needs money to help her with med school but she also runs a gaming blog. Together with her friend Heath she sets up an auction to raise the money she needs Heath is helping her throughout the entire process and Adam is the lucky winner. I'm not going to give anything away to spoil the story but just say that what happens between her and Adam is so much more they they each bargained for. The story was very interesting and entertaining. It was a sweet and beautiful story about learning to let the past go and embracing the future. Highly recommend. | 4.0 |
| 1541 | This book has lot's of resources and ideas on making money. The author not only gives you ideas for making money but she also gives you motivation and helpful hints on staying focused. Most read for entrepreneurs. | 5.0 |
| 1542 | Sofie Hartley has done it again giving us an amazing third book in the Bad Boy Series. If you haven't read the first 2 you should as it will give you more background on the main characters in this book and also because they are simply amazing reads.In this book we focus on Willow(Low). Low has a dark secret that she keeps hidden from the world thinking that she will be loved less and also hiding from herself. Tate(Swoon), yes Tate sees through this mask, loving her for who she is no matter what. This story is amazing as is this entire series. Low is fighting to be a normal girl, not a girl hiding from a past that constantly threatens to take her away. She never imagined that she would fall in love, but that she does and here begins her struggle. Tate, all alpha and loving and sweet and protective won't let her go and fights to help her through her struggle.A story that holds you and stays with you this book is genuinely a must have to every collection! So good that I am off to read it again! | 5.0 |
| 1543 | I loved this book! It is a story that reminds us all not to give up on our dreams because, yes, they can come true! With hard work and determination this young girl achieved her dream and found love as well. I enjoyed the fact that we could follow her from age seven to adulthood. The characters were endearing and the fantasy side Nicole creates is believable. This book has romance, adventure and more....I look forward to reading the second book in this series. | 5.0 |
| 1544 | ...but a very clever, funny one! I never thought anything so hyperbolic could be written about artesenal olive oil. Mean when he wants to be! | 4.0 |
| 1545 | not often that I read an entire series, but. looks like this will be one of them. Nice not to get bored with character repetition. | 4.0 |
| 1546 | Really good book and it was excited to read.I had a hard time putting it down.I wanted to know more.I can't wait to see other books by this Arthur. | 5.0 |
| 1547 | A good story - fit for a tv or big screen movie! Was a fast read, with enough suspense and action to maintain interest from the very first page. | 5.0 |
| 1548 | This books was to short I wished it could have been longer an she could of hurt Randy LOL sweet pleasure that would be | 3.0 |
| 1549 | I loved the book. The character development, story line and sizzling sex. Come on we read it for all those reasons and once you start it it's be hard to put down. Cherise is an amazing author. She will touch you like she has me. | 5.0 |
| 1550 | I enjoyed the depth of the character's emotions that the author explored, particularly rania. It's impossible to imagine her suffering but the author made it very real. Unfortunately I did not enjoy that long sex scenes and foul language which detracted from the main story. | 3.0 |
| 1551 | This book is an excellent sequel to part 1!!!! The characters are off the chain and I absolutely love Destiny and how she gas gained her confidence and handles them migrate..lol... Tandy is just in a mess but we will see in part 3 what they going to do... I can't wait to read it... | 5.0 |
| 1552 | Great story. Love a quick romance with some shifters and magic thrown in. Not a long story but enough detail to satisfy as a tale with mystery and a HEA. | 4.0 |
| 1553 | These books were so good. I laughed and I cried. It was so nice to have a book that was different that the typical romance. I just wish the author would let everyone know when The Bride is coming out. I normally don't start a series unless they are all out because I don't like waiting and Amazon said 2 of 2 so now I'm bummed. At least this one ended on a somewhat high note. | 5.0 |
| 1554 | I think Grumpy cat is really cute, I enjoy reading and looking through it. I love cats. I highly recommend this book | 5.0 |
| 1555 | This text will give Mr. Name Patterson a moment to pause, as his nemesis is common to the for front..I truly encourage the avid reader to acquire this text and enjoy the ride. | 5.0 |
| 1556 | Excellent read! I read whole book in 24 hours! Couldn't put this book down! Great suspense and wonderfully written story. | 5.0 |
| 1557 | I have really enjoyed the first 3 books in the Brides of Cedar Creek Series. This 3rd book so far is my favorite. It made my sad at times, butIt made my laugh a lot more then the others. Deborah is a great character and reminded me of someone from my days of youth. I hope the4th book is as good. I am happy I came across Mildred Colvin and her books. | 5.0 |
| 1558 | I just finished ready A Man's Promise and absolutely loved it. Brenda has a way of bringing you up to date, introducing her characters and holding your attention from start to finish. I had previously read A Brothers Honor so I was familiar with the events that had transpired early on. Caden and Shiloh's story was beautiful and loved the way she introduced bits and pieces to let you know why things had not worked out with them before. I tried to drag this book out because I know it will probably be months before Daltons story is written. I'm looking forward to his story. This is my only problem with reading books that a written in a series. | 5.0 |
| 1559 | Coming from Darth Vader and son, Jeffrey Brown continues the hilariously illustrated series with Vader's Little Princess. Great illustrations of everyday daddy chores that one will probably had to face if you were a Sith Lord and having a little princess to maintain.I bought this book for my daughter. She had a few laughs looking at the pictures. She is not that big of a Star Wars fan, but she did enjoy the book. | 4.0 |
| 1560 | Nothing to do with minimalism. It is taking a key word out of context and seems related more to a simple lifestyleDont waste your time | 1.0 |
| 1561 | The talented honest writer Tony Levy writes a captivating autobiography that provides the reader an inner look into the prison system of London. Tony writes his true feelings, memories and thoughts of how it all played out in the 25 years of his career as a prison guard, in such vivid details with plenty of laughter, friendships and internal politics of Britain.I would recommend this book to any reader that wants to learn and enjoys a autobiography that has a touch of love and passion. | 5.0 |
| 1562 | Like the story and characters in his work. Very interesting read, read them all in order I highly recommend. it | 5.0 |
| 1563 | I am so glad she in involved in this story. Glad that she was part of a great family and she hooked up with her real father at the end. Keep them coming. | 5.0 |
| 1564 | Not the best in the series but still a good read.Another good mystery with numerous twists and turns and surprise ending. | 3.0 |
| 1565 | I love Heather Graham's stories. This Audio CD did not disappoint! I only wish I could find more like this at reasonable prices! | 5.0 |
| 1566 | Couldn't even finish it. It lost me when she has two best friends but lets on pick on the other one. Didn't bother to read more. | 1.0 |
| 1567 | I choose to give this book five stars for such an ingenious way to teach young people as well as older folkswho may be especially reading this to their children? It also used very colorful illustrations to help clarifyany questions about what they do and what they may look like too! I liked the story too for all the above reasonsI have already mentioned above. I recommend this book for young as well for us older folk who did notgrow up with such a thing as this but the tall wooden or steal poles to carry electricity to all our homes, businesses,churches,etc. I received this book free and in exchange I am doing the reviews now! Great job author!By Angela | 5.0 |
| 1568 | I really enjoy the sisters of the heart series. I enjoy meeting these brothers,& their women. It's kinda wonderful how she takes the tough subjects and shows survival, hope, and love wining while also showing coping skills at work. Well done. | 5.0 |
| 1569 | This is the first book in the series, but I found Skirting the Grave [...] first – and I’ve been on the lookout for the rest of the series ever since. Although I’m not a clotheshorse myself, I love reading about Madeira Cutler’s skill in finding the right outfit for each customer.The book opens with Madeira coming home for her younger sister Sherry’s wedding, but all is not well in Paradise. The groom’s mother hates Sherry, and his former girlfriend has shown up for the wedding prep. Then the former girlfriend has the bad taste to die in Maddy’s family house while Sherry can’t alibi herself.Maddy must discover who the real killer is before her sister is arrested, and suddenly she finds herself with a psychic gift. Her research suggests that it may have been triggered by stress, and Maddy starts fading things out about her family that she had never suspected. She starts to rethink her life and her career – there must be a way for her to work with designer clothing besides working for a designer she hates.“A Veiled Deception” was even more fun to read than I had suspected. There’s plenty of tension between Maddy and her on-again, off-again FBI boyfriend, complicated by said boyfriend being partners with Maddy’s brother. There’s tension between the groom and his mother, between the mother and Maddy’s family, between Maddy and her father, and plenty of tension between everyone and the police. It doesn’t help that the detective is someone who’s had a grudge against Maddy since sixth grade – with reason.Happily, there’s no tension between Sherry and her groom, who suggests eloping just to avoid the growing hassle within the family.Beautiful clothing is mentioned throughout the book, along with ghosts, witches, and the memories of a woman who needs a dress for her upcoming 104th birthday. Maddy finds clues in the visions she gets when she touches vintage clothing, but can she interpret them before the killer wraps a lovely scarf around her neck and pulls it tight?I give this book five stars, and recommend the series. | 5.0 |
| 1570 | Loved this book, characters, story and location. Thoroughly enjoyed it a lot. Highly recommend this one! Tell your friends, they will love it too. | 5.0 |
| 1571 | Love this fun, lite, mystery with characters I have enjoyed thru 2 books. I hope the tale continues, Laura and the rest have caught at my heart. I hope to follow them thru to thier happy ever afters! | 5.0 |
| 1572 | I gave this book 4 stars because to me it seemed to move fast. Serena and James met after Serena's boyfriend levels her for someone else. and then they jump into a relationship and it's a back and forth there together and then they aren't. I love James and how he showed Serena he loved her. Serena just seemed to be ungrateful to me. only in the end does she relies what he did for her. but is it y o late? read to find out and I will read the books that follow this series | 4.0 |
| 1573 | This is an excellent reference guide through and throughout… it’s well written, detailed without being overly verbose with great diagrams and illustrations. The publisher did a great job on creating the breadth of coverage and organizing it accordingly. The chapter layouts make sense and allow for readers to self-study for the without attending classes. I tend to think reading cover to cover and self-guiding your way through the content will produce longer lasting and more ingrained knowledge retention than listening to a lecturer in a class. | 5.0 |
| 1574 | Just as Harry Potter appeals to all ages, I found this series was likeable as well. I also have a teacher in my family who liked it very much. "Fantasy" book is relaxing and entertaining- a quick read too. Sometimes you just want to read and not have to delve into plots so thick you can't follow the storylines. This fits the bill. | 4.0 |
| 1575 | All positive. Great pictures and instructions. One negative which is, not having this easy, reading, and informative book, upon buying my iPad in August. As a new iPad user, it could have saved me many frustrating moments. Covers basic usage as well as more in-depth questions and applications on the iPad such as Number, etc. Would make a great gift or item to include with an iPad purchase. | 5.0 |
| 1576 | Not bad, suspenseful | 4.0 |
| 1577 | In this "prequel" we get to see one of the main characters in the Crimson Worlds series in action, Elias Holm. It gives the reader much greater insight into why the main character in the series Erik Cain has become like a son to Holm - they both share a single minded determination to succeed at any cost. I have enjoyed the prequels as they fill in background to the continuing story of the Crimson Worlds. | 5.0 |
| 1578 | This book is great and leaves you aching for more! Amy's style of writing is addicting and the whole series is amazing. There are lots of twists and turns, the characters are well thought out and you can tell that her story line from the beginning of the series has been well planned (things that are mentioned in passing in the first book are brought up and explained in this book). I can't wait for the next book to come out! | 5.0 |
| 1579 | I completely enjoyed this book I could not put it down. I am so looking forward to the next book in this adventure. | 5.0 |
| 1580 | We often see in news or in history, or encounter in our personal experience, events actually happening which seem too incredibly unlikely to be explicable as "just chance". A long and continuing tradition outside mainstream science claims spiritual or paranormal significance to such coincidences or "miraculous" extraordinary events. A shorter tradition of rationalists -- mathematicians and statisticians -- seeks to debunk that claim, arguing that indeed such events are indeed explicable as "just chance" with no other significance. While this debunking topic usually forms a short section in other popular science style books on probability, I believe this is the first such book specifically devoted to the topic. As such, it is a valuable addition to the non-technical literature on chance.The author is a distinguished statistician who writes well. Inevitably about half the book consists of topics overlapping with other popular books on probability -- the basic mathematics and historical development of probability; the normal curve; how we see apparent patterns in randomness; regression, survivor and such statistical effects in data; the cognitive biases popularized by KahnemanThinking, Fast and Slowand digressions such as the anthropic principle. But the central theme is a clear exposition of the standard rationalist explanation of coincidence: there are a vast number of possible events, so even if individual events are vastly unlikely, some such events will occur. As a basic example "someone must win the lottery". The book expands on that theme with a broad range of examples, both real examples from recent news or history and hypothetical examples to make a mathematical point.From an expert viewpoint, the only original feature is the invention and naming of some "laws".The law of inevitability (the lottery case),the law of truly large numbers (vast number of possible coincidences),the law of selection (``surgeons bury their failures"),the law of the probability lever (inaccurate modeling of probabilities, as in the Sally Clark children's SIDS case),the law of near enough (we count near misses as hits).These are then wrapped up and called "the improbability principle". But these "laws" do not strike me as particularly memorable or useful for analysis of examples -- test for yourself by looking at the examples of coincidences posted on the Understanding Uncertainty website. | 5.0 |
| 1581 | If this would have been the first novel in this series, I would have loved it. The ending was a little disappointing. I did like the lesson learned, but - it was disappointing. | 4.0 |
| 1582 | I bought this book along with the first and third, after a friend loaned me the first one. I couldn't put any of them down. So well written, captivating, awesome. | 5.0 |
| 1583 | I'd like to thank the author for providing me with a free copy of Script Kiddie to read and review!After reading Assured Destruction, I was eager to read the follow-up, Script Kiddie. The first book ended with the promise of Janus embarking on some high-tech police adventures. Well....not so much. While Janus does indeed get to work on a case, she ends up doing not-so-great at it and getting thrown off. But of course she doesn't let that stop her.In addition to that case, she also has another case to work on, and of course that doesn't go so well. And she has a friend who is being stalked by an old Creep. And her mom's health is going downhill fast. And her boyfriend is feeling neglected. AND her mom's boyfriend is over all the time and Janus feels he's trying to take over as her mom's caregiver and all-around Person-who-keeps-things-running. And she's not too happy about that. It seems like one thing after another keeps piling up for poor Janus, and she just can't seem to catch a break.I really liked Script Kiddie. It took me a while to get around to reading it because, well..life, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. I planned on going to bed early last night, but I stayed up an extra couple hours just to finish reading. I really like Janus. I don't always understand all her techno-babble, but she (and the author) does a pretty good job explaining what most of the terminology means. I thought it was interesting getting a peek into the hacker community, and it was interesting seeing Janus lose her confidence after coming into contact with hackers who have more knowledge and experience than she.I was also pretty pleased with the Creep storyline. I thought it showed the dangers of meeting strangers online adequately, though with a pretty dramatic end. I especially liked the lesson that if you share nude or risque photos with strangers online, what happens to or with those pictures is no longer in your control. Your body is now out there for whoever the initial recipient chooses to see. If this keeps a few teens or young adults from making a foolish decision, it's done its job.As usual, we're treated to tweets and "comments" from Janus' several online alter-egos. As usual, I enjoyed them - especially now that I "know" and understand them.Overall, Script Kiddie was enjoyable and exciting. I can't wait to find out what's next for Janus! | 4.0 |
| 1584 | Maybe the title is a direction for how best to read this book?I bought this book because of all the great reviews over on Amazon. Reviews that said such things as "a real love story at last"...I'm guessing these are the same people that enjoyed Madame Bovary in college.The author tries for a clever stylized book that never achieves even a modicum of greatness. I'm not sure the writer liked Judith, but I'm sure I did not like her! The story is told in a past present mix. The first part gets tedious because you have one chapter of Judith in the present, realizing she is unhappy with her life, but not quite sure why, and then you have a chapter of young Judith, a glimpse of how she got to where she is. It goes back and forth like that. Then in part two (yes the author has created three parts)you mostly get young Judith. She is not an unpleasant kid, but she is kind of snotty and places herself above others. Typical teen. When present day Judith wonders about her own teen daughters tendency toward unpleasantness I want to tell her to look in the mirror!Young Judith falls for an older boy. When they start dating she is about 17 and he is at least 21, maybe 22. He is a boy who went to high school, played basketball, and now does carpentry because he doesn't want to work his fathers farm. He is a pretty simple guy who is going to live and die in the midwest town he was born in. We know he is folksy and common because the author tells us he pronounces "Periwinkle" as "Perry Winkle" which was not the first time I scratched my head and said wtf? But he is exceedingly kind and has some real insight into the nature of what makes people tick. Willy is a truly likeable person. But Judith wants to shake the dust of Rufus Sage off her feet, she is meant for something more. So when she gets into Stanford, she takes the opportunity, never looking back at Rufus Sage or Willy.So now she is an unsatisfied adult wondering what became of Willy her first love, and Deena and Patrick, the only two people she could call friends in Rufus Sage.I could never care about Judith. There was nothing compelling about her. Mostly I wanted to slap her. I loved Willy and thought she was an idiot for never really seeing who he was.At it's best, I guess it's a story that shows you can't go back and that you have to accept the choices you make. But that's me reaching for something good to say. A grand love story it most definitely is not! | 1.0 |
| 1585 | The book is too amazing. It keep you wondering "what next"? It's hard to put down once you start. You are trapped in a wonderful mixed up family from the beginning. The ending was great and heartwarming. Thank you Dorothea Benton Frank for your wonderful work. We're always ready for your next one. I guess we'll have to wait another year. I've read all of your books and everyone was a winner. | 5.0 |
| 1586 | I've always been interested in Greek mythology. It's nothing that I've obsessed about and read everything that I can get my hands on, but I know most of the gods and goddesses so this book was pretty interesting for me. By no means to you need to have this huge amount of background info on Greek mythology in order to enjoy this book but I think that a bit of knowledge might come in handy. It will just give you a sense of a back story to The Goddess Test.Jumping right in, this book was pretty good. I enjoyed how the author really stuck pretty true to the actual mythology and then wove her story in between those firmly established tales. Each of the characters that she created for this novel were pretty in line with how I would imagine that particular god or goddess to be in the modern day. Except for Hades. Hades is the god of the underworld, in case you didn't know. I just think someone who is in charge of world damnation would have been ... mean or have a gruff undercurrent to his character. I never really expected him to be almost timid or shy. Sure, I get that he's tortured by things in his very long past but still, something seemed off about him to me. I would think that Persephone leaving him would have made him more aggressive or dominating with his dark side but it really just turned him into a pansy in this book. I think I was waiting for him to come out of that shell and just take control or do something, I guess. I don't know. Like I said, something was off about him.I really liked the character of Kate. Man, the author wrote a great history for Kate and her mother. I really liked the mother as well - especially the further that you get into the story. But Kate ... she started to get whiny. I haven't heard anyone else say that after they have read this, I could have just been irritated and looking for something to be wrong ... but I wrote whiny on a post-it, so if it was important enough to waste a post-it on, I figured that I would bring it up. Sounds silly but you have NO IDEA how many post-its disappear at our house. Our boys take them to write "tickets" or stick on the cats or their own faces. We blow through a lot of them. I don't take post-it usage lightly. Lol.Anyhow, pretty good book ... there are quite a few characters, so make sure that you read this with a clear mind at first until you can get everyone straight. Worth looking into if you love Greek mythology or you're just looking for a change of pace from your other books. | 3.0 |
| 1587 | If this novel is supposed to be humouristic, my humour difers grossly from that of the author. The language is crude and not pleasurable to read | 2.0 |
| 1588 | Interesting read. A good story go character building. Not the most exciting guy maybe, but a real stand up guy. | 4.0 |
| 1589 | A perfect thriller with a twist. Thrillers are not my forte, BUT, the author really took it to another level, building the plot like Lego blocks, taking you higher and higher. The descriptive words, sentences, you traveled with the characters every single step. Again, Mr. Hart, kudos for a thrilling ride!!! | 5.0 |
| 1590 | I have never read a C.D. Reiss novel, but based on this example of her writing talents, I will be seeking out her back catalog. Spin is the first in a series. I found it to be fast but evenly paced, with riveting characters - I found them both interesting and engaging and it was easy to become emotionally wrapped up in the outcome. Ms. Reiss' settings are detailed, her dialogue quite witty and sharp, the story itself twists and turns very well and the whole is well plotted. Oh, did I mention it was a steamy read?*I received my copy from NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 1591 | I enjoy anything historical . It is interesting how girls in the past risk everything and their very lives in order to seek security in their lives. Luckily some of them found true happiness. | 5.0 |
| 1592 | I really do like this system and am going to start testing it out in the coming weeks. It was difficult to get the spreadsheet correct but once I got that it was easy to keep it going. Worst case if you do not like the book but still create the spreadsheet you will get good at Excel following along this book :) | 5.0 |
| 1593 | In Forgive Me the sequel to Dream Girl Awakened readers revisit Aruba, Victoria and Tawatha who are still dealing with the ramifications of book one. Aruba snagged the husband she wanted but her happily ever after is short lived. Victoria has moved on but she's guarded in all her relationships putting up a wall that allows people to get only but so close. Tawatha is released from prison and intent on rebuilding her relationships but with whom?Author Stacy Campbell provides an excellent follow up showing how damaging past hurts can be both to the recipients and towards the person who caused the hurt. Even highlighting how the secondary characters from book one Aunjanue, and Lasheera are effected as well as Aruba's family. Forgiveness is the overall theme of the novel and Author Campbell does a superb job emphasizing how integral forgiveness is. The characters are allowed to show growth and are also allowed to move forward and bring forth positive situations despite the negatives in their pasts.Forgive Me is a skillfully penned conclusion. Kudos to Author Campbell for demonstrating what readers want in a sequel an opportunity to see characters grow and not engage in the same behaviors over and over again.Final Rating 4 StarsDelonya ConyersARC Book Club Inc. | 4.0 |
| 1594 | This is truly a book about LOVE at first sight. The writer holds your attention thru out the entire time. | 4.0 |
| 1595 | There were a number of times when I wondered why I continued reading this. Start was very slow, then when it started to pick up, the brakes were put on again. Not much intrigue or plot. Even the love story was lackluster. | 1.0 |
| 1596 | I got a free copy of The Perfect Score Project for a review. Actually, it arrived because of computer error, I expected to receive a different book. Since I read voraciously, I read it anyway. I'm glad I did. Times have changed since I took an apptitude test. Today, the stress to pass standardized tests begin in the fouth grade and never quits. Anyone desiring to prepare a child to feel confident of her competence to pass a standardized test would save much time and many mistakes by reading this book and taking Debbie Stier's advice. Be aware, however, of two things: SAT just made the essay part of the test optional and Ms. Stier went over-the-top in her passion to get a perfect SAT score. Nevertheless, I found many of Ms. Stier's experiences amusing and I learned what "teaching for the test" taken to the extreme means. | 4.0 |
| 1597 | Not something I would read again.. Sorry but the stories just lack substance .. It's basically "porn" in written form.. Only thing missing is the cheesy music.. | 2.0 |
| 1598 | This book might have been better if written as a comic. The use of language was amateurish and frustrating. Probably a good read for junior readers. | 3.0 |
| 1599 | Janet Evanovich brings out the smiles and giggles in me. I love to start my day off by reading a chapter of one of her books, and it puts me in the best mood. This was such a cute, feel good story. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a happy tale and a perfect ending. Now, onto the next! | 4.0 |
| 1600 | Gossip, when used in a positive way, can truly make the difference. The story goes to show that love can truly conquer all. | 5.0 |
| 1601 | I read Relic a few years ago and was blown away and since then I have read every Pendergast novel to date and have been entertained with everyone. Sure some are better than others but all and all I know that if Pendergast is the main character then I am in for a treat.The one idea that I struggle with when doing reviews is, could a reader start with this book? I, for one, rarely start in the middle of a series. I will usually start at the beginning and work my way forward. And while I would recommend doing that here, a reader probably could start with this book and treat it as a standalone novel.For most readers, however this novel is going to following the continuing adventures of Agent Pendergast and I find it hard to believe you will be disappointed. The novel starts with Corrie Swanson doing a project for school decided to travel to Colorado to check out a 150 year old mystery of a killer bear who ate several miners who were working up there. This is when several things go wrong. Number one, Corrie gets into some trouble with the law and finds herself in jail. Number two, there is a killer arsonist who is mutilating and setting his victims on fire. Enter Agent Pendergast... who has connected the killer bear mystery to that of an unpublished Sherlock Holmes story. That got your attention didn't it. Pendergast must figure out several riddles, involving the arsonist and the mysteries of the past before any other innocent people die and that includes Corrie herself.While I am not going to say that this is Child & Preston's strongest Pendergast novel, I will say that it is a really strong one.Grade: A | 5.0 |
| 1602 | i was ticked off that this book ended nowhere as if the authors decided to cash in on it even though it was not finished! | 3.0 |
| 1603 | This book shows how a persons eyes can be opened and life can be changed by realizing the great joy in loving a dog. Dean Koontz opens up his personal world to you and lets you share his and his wife's life with a truly great dog. | 5.0 |
| 1604 | I like the darker aspects of this paranormal romance series. Up until the end, it was clear which of the two men loved her more, but the surprise at the end threw me. Without giving anything away, I was stunned by the depth of Andrew's love, and what he was willing to do to keep Haley by his side for eternity, but not completely surprised by it. But not all love is created equal, and by the end of this story, I was definitely torn between Andrew and Alec. Haley had to make some hard choices, and suffer through some pretty harsh losses, but she is stronger now, and in the next book, I can't wait to see how she deals with all the drama left in the wake of Andrew's decision. I will definitely read more from this author. | 4.0 |
| 1605 | The story of a search for the genetic background of a slave. The book House Girl by Tara Conklin fascinated me with the details of a search for the parentage of a slave who lived over 150 years ago. A story from the past and present, I loved the past and was not quite as interested in the present, but it was a book I could not put down. | 4.0 |
| 1606 | Another winner from Kristen Heitzmann. While not my favorite of her books, still a great read. Can't get enough of her books. | 4.0 |
| 1607 | OMG! I loved this book, this author can write!I got this on Kindle and zipped through it in one day, it was un-put-down-able! Now I can’t wait to read the longer and juicier sequel, Wild Angel, (there is a great excerpt included at the end of Rock’n Tapestries) which will be sold on Amazon and THE OTHER major retailer on May 17!!I would classify this as New Adult-Romantic Suspense-some Erotic elements. Yes, it had some Sexxy parts, but it was not dominated by “will they or won’t they” erotic tension and scene after scene of bedroom antics.I really appreciated that the heroine, Chelsea Whitaker, is strong and stands her ground with the male ‘ho, Asher Pratt, who is struggling guitarist of a Rock Band, who cheated on her previously.Mild spoiler: there is a very sad part, but I after the heartbreak and tears, I felt hopeful and happy, because the sad part was written with awesome emotional closure and hope! Can’t say more but it was done really well…. this is a story that sticks with you long after you’ve put the book down.Overall Rating: 5 starsPlot: 5 stars!Hero rating: 5 starsHeroine rating: 5 starsErotic Tension Rating: 4 starsErotic Scenes frequency: 2? (does not count toward overall rating because quality is more impt than quantity!)Writing Style/Flow/grammar: 5 stars, no major grammar problemsDenouement: 5 stars | 5.0 |
| 1608 | I thought this book was very funny epically enjoyed tthe older folks in this book. They were hilarious! Sorry was good. However I agree with other reviewer that sometimes the story want right with the details. With a little proof reading it would be great.i would read other books from this author. | 4.0 |
| 1609 | After reading and thoroughly enjoying the first two books in the college series, I have been anxiously awaiting the release of the third installment. I was not disappointed! This talented author never fails to keep her readers' attention with her fresh story lines, unlike any other Amish series I have read.Mercy and her boyfriend Samuel are having some problems. College has changed Samuel, much to Mercy's dismay. Samuel has finals coming up, his family's farm business is losing money, and then he forgets Mercy's birthday. Is this the end of Mercy and Samuel's relationship? Does Samuel drop out of college to help save the family farm? Read the book to find out!I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Amish fiction. | 5.0 |
| 1610 | I love anything by Laurann Dohner. This was another example of her creativity and amazing writing style.Definitely recommend this book and every other one written by Laurann Dohner. | 4.0 |
| 1611 | Before Dan Brown there was Umberto Eco. A tad harder to read, and that made Focault's Pendulum a lot less of a hit than it should have been. I read The Name of the Rose a few years back, and ment to read this book a couple of summers ago. Read it this winter. Twice! It's really that good, and difficult to grasp on the first read. Don't let the first 30 pages or so discourage you from reading the whole thing if you find it a bit of a slow starter. Keep going and you won't be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 1612 | I liked this story, especially the parts pertaining to the extended Korhonen family and liked the depth to which we got to know them. I found the introduction of Karim and his family to be distracting and question that the Korhonens would accept the hospitality of someone they really didn't know to such a degree. I wish it had focused more on the Korhonens themselves.Now..........on to the writing itself. I understand that the author isn't a native English speaker, but his language is so stilted as to be disconcerting. Sentences such as "She is great, thanks for asking. She is in Maurtiius at the moment.........." or "That is not quite true. While I am here I help my father with what needs to be done. I would not call that caring for her and I am certainly not doing enough of it." Or this gem: "Sorry Hanna. I am really sorry. I just had a break through with one of my clients. I am here now and all yours. What is eating you?" The writing really suffers from the author's frequent refusal to use contractions, which help the dialogue flow. He's not writing a textbook or a business letter, he's writing dialogue between family members and friends and as native English speakers, they would use contractions like the rest of us, British or American.I liked the epilogue, which let the reader know how everyone fared over the next few years. It filled in a lot of the blanks for me, although this probably could have been done in a few more chapters instead. | 3.0 |
| 1613 | Wow I did NOT see that coming, lol. After learning some things about a specific character, I just couldn't look at him the same. They made him out to be this manly man and just ripped it away. I haven't read anything on this topic before and really did have fun reading it and learning more about that lifestyle. Certainly cleared up a few questions I've always had and just never asked. | 3.0 |
| 1614 | I would recommend this product. I used it and quickly found it useful. The product delivered as was stated and I was very pleased | 5.0 |
| 1615 | Most outstanding combat flying book I have ever read. Great descriptions of flying high performance jets in combat. Highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 1616 | The book is cute and funny. Provides lots of rhymes for young readers or pre-readers. Excellent for phonological awareness. The illustrations are well done as well. | 3.0 |
| 1617 | Choosing to read this was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Emi Lost & Found is a beautifully written, powerful, and unforgettable love story that made me feel every possible emotion. Without a doubt, this is a story that will stay in my heart forever.This series took over my life. I've now been through three sleepless nights staying up til the wee hours of the morning to read `just one more chapter'. I've cried almost harder than I've ever cried over a book before, I've laughed, I've felt love, loss, confusion, anger, betrayal, elation, relief... pretty much everything.The author calls this an atypical romance and I totally understand why. It's an unconventional story in every way. It steps outside the box, it defies the norm, and it comes out on top. It put my heart through the ringer but having finished it now, I can tell you that this is one of the best stories I have ever read.However.... it took me over a year to psych myself up to reading this series.I'll be honest, it scared the crap out of me.I love emotional stories -- they are my favorite kind -- but this one, ho boy!! I knew that one certain part of it would devastate me. So many readers told me that they ugly cried and I was sure I would too. But did I want to put myself through that??Well, I had to work myself up to it... but I always knew that YES, I did!I've always known the "big spoiler" from the end of the first book and I am so glad I did because honestly if I had dove in without knowing, I might have been too angry to process my emotions. But for me, knowing it in advance allowed me the time to come to terms with it, mull it over in my mind, and decide if this was a story I really wanted to read.And again, the answer was yes.When I was reading and I came to "that point" where the big spoiler happened (ps - it's not cheating) and I sobbed. Guys, I hadn't ugly cried this much since The Bronze Horseman. I was a wreck. I literally couldn't breathe, couldn't see the page through my tears, I was just overwhelmed with the emotions it drew out of me. My poor husband came running into the room and freaked when he saw me. I pretty much just sat there sobbing in his arms for what felt like forever.At this point, I wasn't sure I could go on. Honestly, I strongly debated putting the series down for good. I was devastated. But this story kept drawing me in. It was painful and took the term "heart breaking" to a whole new level but it was also beautiful. Very real. Raw. Not white-picket-fence-perfect to be sure... but I was feeling this journey so strongly and I couldn't wait to see the healing process.As the story went on, I can truly say that my heart was pieced back together. Did it still hurt? Yes. Absolutely. I don't think that part will ever stop hurting. I've been writing this review with tears pouring down my face at the memory of it. But I can honestly say that the story came full circle. The new developments and healing happened in such a believable, beautifully written way that I couldn't help but be swept away by it all.The most accurate way I've heard this described is quite simply an atypical romance. The things we've come to expect from the romance books we read each day do not happen here. Yes, there is a romance -- and intense, soul deep connection between the two people in love, but the story and the way things play out is anything but normal. But somehow, it just works.As a quick background, this is a completed series -- comprised of a prequel and 3 main novels -- with a fully resolved ending. This series takes place over a span of approximately 15 years. It was never rushed and took the time to fully allow you to experience each moment with the characters. It's not a quick read though and my advice is not to read them until you have the time to read all 3.5 books at once. Trust me. Even though they're broken down into 3 main books, it is one continuous story and it simply will not have the same impact on you if read them separately. So, when you're ready, just commit to them.I have the biggest book hangover imaginable now. I feel like I know these characters -- like I've lived their lives with them -- and letting go of them isn't easy. My thoughts keep going back to them.... and I know they will for a long time to come.I'm having a hard time finding anything to compare this series to for you guys... Regarding the first book and start of this series, I think the closest I can come to in terms of `feeling' is the Love Me With Lies trilogy and Present Perfect. It's obviously not at all the same story but it did evoke some similar emotions in me. But then in the second and third book, I just have nothing at all to compare it to -- it's just totally "different" and I can't even come up with a remotely similar comparison. There really is nothing else like these books out there and I just love that about them. They're utterly unique and incredibly powerful.Regarding rating -- I loved this story with all my heart. I truly did. In terms of writing, originality, and the sheer epic level of emotion it evoked in me over and over again, I have to give it 5 stars. This isn't to say it's perfect though because it did have a few flaws for me but honestly, I consider them insignificant and there is just no way that I can sit here, looking back over this stunning series and give it anything less than the 5 stars it deserves.I can't recommend this series highly enough. Go into it with an open mind and just allow it to take over your heart. It blew me away. I felt pure happiness, absolute devastation, and the ultimate healing.This truly is a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable love story.Series rating: 5 stars | 5.0 |
| 1618 | I am going to write this review now, but I hope to update it after my child takes the SAT. It is clear, easy to read and follow, and seems to make teaching the SAT easy. I think it is a great arrangement. | 5.0 |
| 1619 | I really loved the book. Imagine if every school had a class like this. The amount of different learning that happened was amazing. | 5.0 |
| 1620 | I read this in one sitting, which I rarely do. The true story of a lost boy, who finds his family decades later on another continent, is simply riveting. I'm pretty sure it was written by a ghost writer, as Larry Buttrose is given credit up front, but that's fine. The writing is a step above pedestrian - it's workman-like journalism - but it has some noteworthy benefits. For one thing, there is clearly a great respect for the privacy of people mentioned in it. Just one example: none of Saroo's girlfriends are mentioned by name except the one he is currently in a relationship with. There is also a very tactful handling of incidents which could have been dealt with in a far more salacious manner. In short, this is a mature and straightforward account of an exceptional little boy and an almost unbelievable saga. The plot is deceptively simple: a very young boy (perhaps five years old) winds up separated from his family in India, trapped on a train, and lands in Calcutta (now Kolkata). Against the odds, he survives and is adopted by a couple in Australia. He keeps the memory of his original family sharp, and in his mid-twenties decides to try and find them. Google Maps and Facebook play a big role in this, and despite setbacks and disappointment,..he finds them. It is an incredible story. Saroo is depicted in a fairly unassuming way, with much credit given to his friends, family (biological and adopted) and other people he meets along the way. This makes him a totally likable protagonist. He isn't perfect, but if there is anyone who deserves the kind of miraculous outcome after many trials, it's Saroo. His biological and adoptive mothers are also magnificent and admirable women. This is a book well worth your time and cash. The writing, as I stated, is not Dickens or Hemingway, but it is good-natured, clear and the story will carry you forward. | 5.0 |
| 1621 | I love the Raven McShane series. We not disappointed in storyline, plot or characters. Would recommend this series to anyone. Women Sleuth Series is the best read going. | 5.0 |
| 1622 | A really good good good book ----- every character is interestingand the love of Linsey's life is up for grabs ---- not one sided ----The only problem I have is now I have to find the first book in the seriesBUT it will be worth it . | 5.0 |
| 1623 | This is a very simple book, but I found it fascinating to learn what was going on month by month (mostly in Europe) during the final year of peace before World War I began. I question a couple of the facts asserted (such as Hitler and Stalin meeting in a Viennese park), but otherwise a very enjoyable snapshot of the year 1913. | 5.0 |
| 1624 | A quick read with a lot of humor in it. The impression of a bumbling investigator always managed to solve all of the crimes. I enjoyed the nephew portrayal of a typical teenager. | 5.0 |
| 1625 | One of my favorite authors, his books leave you wanting to make it to the next chapter and then the next. good plot and i enjoyed the book. | 5.0 |
| 1626 | OMG!!! Twisted Ties is an ABSOLUTE MUST READ!!!K.A. blew my mind. She once again does not leave us disappointed.I was pulled in instantly and hooked on it from cover to cover. The story has your full focus.Emma and Jesse's journey is emotionally charged roller coaster. Some moments are intense and raw and left me speechless. But it is also a beautiful, sweet and hot love story.K.A. created Ally aka The Bitch impeccably.P-H-E-N-O-M-E-N-A-L follow up. I loved it.Their story was wrapped up very appropriate.You must read it. I promise you that every second will be worth it.≧◔◡◔≦ 5 ✰ read ≧◉◡◉≦ | 5.0 |
| 1627 | I love the path this book took & can't wait until May 12th so I can start the next one. At times I felt tense wondering what Julia was doing. It's sad that she won't tell Clay what is going on. I hope he is a patient man...... | 5.0 |
| 1628 | Suspenseful, well written and plotted, The Accident has engaging characters as well as riveting and dramatic action. A must for those who like thrillers mixed with international intrigue. The ending has a few more twists and turns and surprises than I was prepared for, but they did add a lot to the story's complex plot and interest. | 4.0 |
| 1629 | I love all of Grace Burrowes books! I especially like her Lonely Lords series. Well written containingall the elements of a great romance novel with adventure added in. I highly recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 1630 | Karice Bolton u deserve 5 golden 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟I absolutely love this series and the characters seem so real! A MUST READ! | 5.0 |
| 1631 | Exciting, and a fast read. The main idea behind this novel is quite frightening, and seems unfortunately, too plausible. My main issue with this work of fiction is the idea that a contamination of this sort could ever be successfully contained for even a short period of time. With that in mind, I can only pray that our wide use of pesticides and other chemicals in the real world will not be the undoing of us all. | 4.0 |
| 1632 | This was an excellent book about multiple personality and what bullying can lead to! The writer was talented and descriptive and kept the reader wanting to know what would happen next. I would like to see more by this author. | 5.0 |
| 1633 | The book is in a comic book format. I have never liked comic books and the writing in this format is impossible to read and follow on a kindle. Had I realized it was a comic book, I would not have purchased it. | 1.0 |
| 1634 | Nice but it tries to combine two deadly worlds into one for the final fight. Fragments was new, deadly and it felt real...Pandemonium feels like "I must write a sequel at any cost". | 3.0 |
| 1635 | Concept was good, but lacking execution. Needed intense editing and better grasp with its plot. So many grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. At some points I wondered if teens wrote this. | 1.0 |
| 1636 | I loved Walking With Ducks by Nalitz, but this was even better. He reminds me of Robert Parker's Spencer series. Jack Reno is a well-crafted character who seems to teeter between his tendencies to bend the law to breaking and a desire to reform. It's fun to take the journey with him and his witty personality. I highly recommend this series to those who enjoy mystery stories with strong characters. As a writer of fiction, I admire his skill with both the story and the details. | 5.0 |
| 1637 | Fantastic cookbook!!! Jonas Cramby really knows how to lay out the food he's passionate about. The recipes are easy and authentic. The pictures make me want to start making each recipe from the first page and work my way through to the last. I have this cookbook in ebook form and now I MUST go find a hard copy to add to my cookbook collection.I received a copy in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 1638 | I wasn’t originally going to review this book, I actually expected to hate it, but, maybe because I expected to hate it, I ended up really enjoying it. I thought of The Geography of You and Me as the book that would decide whether I ever read a Jennifer E. Smith book again. I liked The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, I thought it was a solid read with a fun premise and I happily gave it three stars. This is What Happy Looks Like did not make me happy, in fact, it made me very unhappy and made my list of the worst books of 2013. But The Geography of You and Me snuck up on me and really charmed me.What made the story work for me? If I had to pick one thing I would say Lucy. I fell for Lucy head over heels. She’s a quiet, shy, sweet 16-year-old who lives in New York City. When the story starts her older twin brothers, really her only friends, have just left for college and her parents are jet-setting around Europe (their typical MO). I’ll admit I found Lucy’s friendlessness and isolation a little odd, but still, there was something about the way Jennifer E. Smith wrote her story that clicked with me and allowed me to really relate to Lucy.Lucy is riding the elevator back up to her apartment when the building, and the entire east coast, loses power. I wasn’t living in NYC during the 2003 blackout, but I did lose power on Long Island, where I was living, and even though it was really annoying I also remember it being really fun. Trapped in the elevator with Lucy is Owen, the new superintendent’s son who is on his way to the building’s roof. Owen’s mother has just passed away and he and his father moved to NYC in the hopes of starting over both personally and professionally, but Owen hates the noise and hustle and bustle of the city and longs to see the stars at night.The book’s description says that Lucy and Owen explore the city, but that’s not quite what happens. When they are freed from the elevator they head to Lucy’s apartment, they check out the neighborhood, get water and ice cream, and then spend the night on the building’s roof, where it’s cooler and Owen can finally see the stars. The next morning the spell is broken and Owen is gone and Lucy goes back to her normal life. That is until her parents suddenly decide to fly her over to Europe and then tell her they might be moving to London. Lucy’s family ends up moving to Edinburgh and Owen and his father leave to NYC to head out west.Lucy and Owen do keep in touch, and Jennifer E. Smith draws parallels between what each of them is doing on different continents, but, even though they send each other the occasional postcard and think of each other often, they’re living very separate, different lives. Lucy’s family is very wealthy and they live in a nice house in Edinburgh and she goes to a fancy school (where she makes friends and meets a cute boy) and they travel all over Europe. Owen and his father, on the other hand, are barely making ends meet, moving from place to place to try to find work for his dad. Even though their very different financial situations were never mentioned I really liked how Jennifer E. Smith subtly wove them into the story.One of the things that drove me nuts about This is What Happy Looks Like was the incredibly awkward third-person narrative. At the New York City Teen Author Fest Jennifer E. Smith talked about how she always writes in third-person and I don’t remember it about The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight so it must not have bothered me. In the case of The Geography of You and Me the third-person narrative really worked, it’s part of what made it so charming to me and was probably the most pleasant surprise about reading this story.A friend, someone I used to work with and the person who leant me this ARC, told me that she liked this book, but felt like it had every recent YA cliche. I’ll admit I hadn’t thought about that before, but after she said it I gave it some thought and I don’t disagree with her. There’s the whole one-night, instant connection thing; the postcards and emails that they write back and forth; the kind of fairytale feel to the story; and the travel, both domestic and international that’s woven into Lucy and Owen’s lives. I debated whether I thought I should hold that against Jennifer E. Smith, but in the end I decided not to. Is there glory to be had in writing an interesting, entertaining book with story elements that aren’t currently in vogue? I don’t think that makes it better. Is there glory in writing an interesting, entertaining book with story elements that are currently in vogue? I would say so.Bottom Line: After liking and disliking Jennifer E. Smith’s previous two most recent books I was pleasantly surprised by The Geography of You and Me and really fell for the Lucy character. If you’re like me and were disappointed by This is What Happy Looks Like give Smith another shot, I’m glad I did. I liked this so much that I actually looked into Smith’s earlier books and I’m considering giving some of them a read. | 4.0 |
| 1639 | I have heard stories from the Story Corps on NPR in the past so I thought I would enjoy reading some of those stories. The book started out pretty slow, and I considered not finishing it. However, the more I read, the more I enjoyed the stories. I think I enjoy the stories a little more, though, when I hear them told with the original voices on NPR. I did appreciate seeing photos of the people who told the stories, and I liked seeing where they live. | 3.0 |
| 1640 | I enjoyed the story. I would recommend other readers to read it as well. The writing of Pepper Winters was awesome. | 5.0 |
| 1641 | Short story, engrossing and spooky. Enjoyable, captures the angst of a boy on the verge of manhood. Snakes bother you? You will be suitably horrified. | 4.0 |
| 1642 | This was a great overview of Serra's life that gives an essential backdrop to the history of California. It also was an eye opener to how the mission structure worked in New Spain and the transition to Mexico from new Spain. | 4.0 |
| 1643 | I wanted a book on making good meals in a jar from dehydrated and freeze-dried food, and this is it. The recipes aren't particularly inventive overall; they are recipes for good comfort food, and had what I was looking for -- which was proportions. The only reason I did not give it five stars is that basically it's an advertisement for Honeyville and for the author's seasoning mixes, which got a little annoying to read. I should add that I have bought ingredients from Honeyville and have always been pleased; it's just tiresome to feel like you're getting hit over the head with branding. Overall I recommend this book, particularly for the novice dry-canner. | 4.0 |
| 1644 | This book is faith building , true accounts of the ways God has met with others in the times of their struggles. Great read, great gift. | 5.0 |
| 1645 | I enjoyed a zombie book that thought of the future and brought the "human" element to the table. In a world like this there are many things besides just the zombies to worry about and it's good that an author is exploring these. I look forward to Jake Bible's exploring of this in what appears to be a great new series! | 5.0 |
| 1646 | I absolutely loved this series. The writing was fantastic. The books were hard to put down as their was so many twists & turns in them. I hope there will be others in this series. | 5.0 |
| 1647 | I loved this book. I like the word Statist too. It describes the Democrats perfectly. I once was a Democrat but no longer. The party has changed so much, it is not the same party that it was. I listen to Mark's talk radio show every night. One night a lady called in whose daughter's assigned reading was Liberty and Tyranny. I was thrilled. It should be on every lists of school children. I can't see where any person would not love this book. | 5.0 |
| 1648 | It’s a great basic introductory study Bible for teens. It’s a hardcover Bible with the focus of helping affirm believers in their faith and realize the relevance of scripture for daily living. I would recommend this book for teen girls or boys who want to dig a little bit deeper into scripture. It does not have the hefty cross-reference sections that other study Bibles have, but it does have many teaching points for teens seeking to integrate faith into their daily lives. I especially like the Bible Truth Index and the Teen Life index, which help readers quickly find topics that they need to learn more about. I received this book as a gift from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. | 5.0 |
| 1649 | This was the first collection of Howe's that I've read and she's immediately leapt onto my list of favorite poets. The ultimate compliment I can give these poems is that I wish I wrote them; Howe's style is both accessible and sophisticated and her subject matter is TRULY the Kingdom of Ordinary time. She quests to find the sacred in the profane, or moreover, eliminating the very CATEGORY of profane time and experience. Errands are holy, caring for her ailing mother is communion, and having the same conversation with her daughter after school every day is prayer.I learned a lot as a poet from reading Howe. She expertly uses the concrete image to BECOME the emergent meaning of the poem, rather than ending where it seemed she was headed in he first line. If I have any critique here, it is that many of Howe's poems follow a similar form---expository or introductory image, exploration of that image, and then the introduction of a SEEMINGLY unrelated second concrete image which sheds light through juxtaposition on the first. Again, this is both a strength a minor weakness. There is a certain intuitive rhythm Howe establishes in repeating this format.Needless to say, I immediately ordered the rest of Howe's books as soon as I finished reading this one.(less) | 5.0 |
| 1650 | I thought this was a fun read. It's not perfect, in fact it's pretty silly. But for a rainy and cold weekend, it kept me entertained. Plus, come on, who wouldn't want to go back to high school and get a do-over on some of those bad choices?! | 4.0 |
| 1651 | this series was super great a must read .I enjoyed all three but the last one was great. hope you enjoy it like I did | 5.0 |
| 1652 | I love action adventure books as well as science fiction books so when the two genres can be combined it is truly something magical. Nathaniel Dean James was able to do just that in his novel Origin Season One.In Origin Season One we meet an engaging and courageous cast of characters. Our protagonist Francis Moore decides to break into the National Bank in New York in an effort to get material from his prior employer's safety deposit box that will convince them to shut down operations. As a former Marine, Moore had been enlisted into the services of a secret government agency who was tasked with performing assassinations. When he'd had enough he faked his own death and planned this break in to get them to shut down. We enter the story after the break in when things start to unravel.Over the course of the book Francis will find himself teamed up with some unlikely partners including some kids in their early 20's, the FBI agents investigating his break in and a few others.If you like a book that keeps you on your toes then you will love Origin Season One as much as I did. I can't wait for the next installment. | 5.0 |
| 1653 | I love this series. I literally find myself laughing out loud. All the characters are awesome but grandma Nadine is hysterical. Can't wait to read the next book in the series. | 5.0 |
| 1654 | This was the first for me I have not read anything by either author. After reading this book I plan on reading more. The book starts out with a man (Bruce) and his son (Cody) go to visit his elderly mother. Driving his old 76 Cutlass, Bruce and his son arrive at his mother's home. Almost out of gas, no money and cold being the dead of winter. They make there way thru the gate and two words were arched across the overhang, Elderwood Manor. The front door was open and once inside they heard a noise coming from the east wing. I will stop here, don't want to say to much. This was a good quick read. It was well written and had that creepy feel to it that I enjoy so much when I read a story like this. I was going to give it 4 stars, but it seemed like it could have used more background and detail of the past also the story felt rushed at times. That being said I gave Elderwood Manor 3 1/2 stars. I have to say I've become a big fan of the DarkFuse Novella series | 4.0 |
| 1655 | What a gut wrenching story! Throughout the entire book you want to jump into the pages and protect Jasmine from the evils that are being pushed on to her. I couldn't put it down! | 5.0 |
| 1656 | The ideas are not rocket-science, and I've heard most of it before in one form or another. However, the author brought it all together in such an easy-to-understand way, that it is really motivating for me to take a look at myself and really incorporate this into all facets of my life. I highly recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 1657 | This was a cute, funny, sad, flirty, steamy, and sweet story all wrapped up together. Definitely kept moving along nothing was ever boring. :) | 4.0 |
| 1658 | It's a good book and keeps you guessing all the way to the end of it total shock when it all comes out | 5.0 |
| 1659 | Over all, I consider this a good book. It was a quick read and kept my attention. It did feel a little rushed at times, but not enough that I won't be reading the sequel. There were a few editing errors for those who care, but they were few and far between as to not detract from the story. I would definitely recommend this book for a nice quick read. | 4.0 |
| 1660 | I guess most people follow authors they like, and are usually well rewarded for it with active imaginations and new ideas. | 5.0 |
| 1661 | Overall, I enjoyed this book, but I cannot say the entire thing was a page turner. It took me awhile to get into the book, and out of stubbornness, I refuse to allow a book to go unfinished. Unfortunately, there was only one plot twist that surprised me. The rest was known to me beforehand. I don't turn away from an author just because I wasn't completely enthralled with the first book. I hope the second one is better. Hopefully it will continue with the page turning pace this one ended with. If not I will stop with that one. | 3.0 |
| 1662 | Wonderful a truly enjoyable author that is why I continue to buy her books I hope to read many more, of the same quality. Keep them coming forever. but make them longer. | 4.0 |
| 1663 | This book is the first in the series of a young woman who suddenly finds herself a widow. Having always had everything done for her, she now must learn to fend for herself. She finds out she can do more than she ever dreamed possible as her faith in Christ is challenged and she grows through the hardships she must now face alone. I enjoyed the variety of characters introduced in this story and how the author developed their life's story as well. The Larkspur Inn became the place where it all began to weave a wonderful tale of faith, hope and victory as God's sustaining grace works through the heart and change lives. This story truly gave hope and meaning to life and made for a very enjoyable read! | 5.0 |
| 1664 | My Review:Amazing book. Amazing story. Amazing, heart-stopping hero! I had a feeling this was going to be a good book from the blurb and it absolutely lived up to my expectations.Honor's a normal woman who is actually a romance novelist (LOVED that.) She's out running on a wooded Pennsylvania trail when she is abducted. This girl is tough...wow, she did all the right things...fighting back with everything she had, but it just wasn't enough when faced with a bigger, stronger guy and she ended up beaten up and in a hole in the middle of the woods. But she's smart and resourceful and managed to sneak the guys cell phone during their struggle. She has very little signal so when there's an incoming text, she answers it with a plea for help. That texting exchange is with Nathan, a marine who plays poker with her abductor (and obviously has no idea about what kind of guy he truly is.)But Nathan is all things good and heroic. Through a bizarre set of events, he provides Honor with a lifeline. Truly, this guy is tough and strong and protective and all things amazingly heroic. I loved how reluctant he was to leave her side...ever throughout the book. He simply wanted her safe and feeling secure. He has his own nightmares so he understands a lot of what she's going through with her trauma and that makes him that much more. *sigh* I absolutely and totally fell in love with Nathan.It's a great romantic story with a lot of drama and suspense. It definitely did this romantic suspense lover's heart good to read it. It's been a while since I've been so caught up in a suspense book. Yay, Cambria Hebert!I've ordered all of this author's other books since this was the first book I've read from her and I truly loved this author's voice. | 5.0 |
| 1665 | Although this book is written for adults, I got it with the intention of reading it to my two 8-year old sons, one of whom especially loves animals. The stories were engaging enough to hold their interest while they got to learn about to the rare opportunities Kilham's passion and dedication allowed him. I love to expose my children to people who are living inspiring lives. Kilham's understanding of the working of the black bear's mind was fascinating for us all and we loved getting to know the individual bears. My only complaint is I wish the bears were all given 'regular' names for the book because we got confused by names like SNLO, SQ2LO, SQ2 and MC4 and it sounded strange reading the letter names out loud. | 4.0 |
| 1666 | I thought this was going to be more in line with her original diet book. This one mimics Atkins and South Beach which I already use. | 4.0 |
| 1667 | Really interesting story about a part of the Revolutionary war I wasn't aware of. Gives you a totally different perspective on Paul Revere. | 5.0 |
| 1668 | I'm finding this trilogy to be as skillfully written (and edited) and captivating as her other Irish sagas. I've read the reviews that complain about regurgitated material but while plots and phrasing of spells might be familiar, it's not enough to interfere in getting lost in the well crafted tale that only Nora Roberts can weave. She immerses us so thoroughly in the culture that it seems perfectly natural that a witch would use the same wording in his or her spells. The story still keeps me in its spell. | 5.0 |
| 1669 | excellent | 5.0 |
| 1670 | Just as I was wondering about stocks, I read this very informative book! The author explains the different types of stocks and what a split, dividend, growth and gain mean, amoung other terms. He also discusses a merger of two companies. He suggests a discount broker and to research the stock to compare before purchasing.This is a must read book for anyone that is thinking of investing, whether you have a small amount or you hit the lottery. I gained so much knowledge from this author and it's definitely a book to keep in your library. | 5.0 |
| 1671 | A young woman is found brutally murdered in her cottage, and her female neighbour is later found dead at the bottom of the local quarry, having apparently driven her car over the edge. The coincidence of two deaths happening at the same time in a small village lead the police to think they may be linked, so newly promoted Louisa Smith finds her first case as DCI leading the Major Crime team head is to investigate both. She soon discovers that the murder victim Polly has been the cause of jealousy in more than one relationship around the village, and that she also had links to local gangster Nigel Maitland, on whom the police have never been able to get enough evidence to charge with anything...This is probably the most 'procedural' police procedural I've read. Haynes, who apparently was a police intelligence analyst for several years in real life, gives a very detailed and convincing picture of how a police investigation works. She includes copies of reports, departmental e-mails and other case documents as a method of providing a feeling of verisimilitude to her story. On the whole this works well - Haynes keeps it down to a level where it remains interesting. However, she also includes fairly in-depth descriptions of team meetings and briefings, and while these make the investigation feel very realistic they also slow the plot down a little too much. The picture that most investigations are probably 90% routine tedium is, I'm sure, more accurate than the usual action-fest, but perhaps the book veers a little too much towards authenticity at the expense of entertainment on occasion.The plot is complex and interesting, if a bit patchy at times - the obvious gets overlooked or we revert back to something that has already been considered earlier and dismissed. There are a couple of fairly lengthy episodes of S&M; sex but, while the detail is considerably more graphic than necessary, they are integral to the plot. Some of the characterisation is excellent, particularly of the police officers, while in other cases it can be a bit superficial and less credible, and occasionally Haynes changes a character's personality midway through to fit in with a twist in the plot. DCI Smith herself is an appealing detective - ambitious and hard-working and without the usual angst issues. She has a fairly strong moral code which she tries hard to live up to and is a conscientious boss, loyal to her colleagues.Overall, I found this a good read - not perfect, but with some solid writing and original touches that lifted it well above average. I don't know whether Haynes intends to make this into a series, but I'd be happy to meet Louisa Smith and her colleagues again. Recommended.NB This book was provided for review by the publisher, Little, Brown Book Group UK. | 4.0 |
| 1672 | The title of this book is so good that it piqued my interest, especially because I myself am becoming more and more minimalist, and couldn't wait to find out more.There is some excellent information in this book, especially on the origins of overproduction and hence "stuffocation." However, the book is SO overwritten, so repetitive - and so filled with absolutely cringe-worthy anecdotes - that it spoils the reading experience. The author clearly knows his stuff, and had he had a better editor (the book could have been 1/3 the length) it would have been perfect. | 2.0 |
| 1673 | This story is well written and it held my interest. It was a fun read and if I say much else I might give away what made it a worthy read to me, so I will leave it at that -a fun and interesting trip, especially since it wasn't mine! | 4.0 |
| 1674 | Kissed by a cowboy by Lacy Williams is a must read. It is cute, heartwarming, and endearing. The love interest of the main character sacrificed so much for family, that not many are willing to do, like Robert Frost, the road not easily taken. | 5.0 |
| 1675 | First of all, it's worth noting that in her day, Rose Wilder Lane was the true celebrity writer in the Ingalls/Wilder family. She traveled the world crafting a well-received assortment of timely fiction, award-winning short stories, expository essays, and astute political commentary. Most of this writing is polished, shrewd, and overflowing with wry, witty observations. Each one of her works displays a writing talent many would argue is more sophisticated -- if somewhat less endearing -- than that of her mother, Laura Ingalls Wilder (though certain scholars maintain that several of Wilder's manuscripts were heavily edited by her daughter prior to publication).I love both authors, but these days Rose Wilder Lane's works represent an undiscovered pleasure for many readers. This particular collection of short stories gives us a highly entertaining glimpse into the goings-on of an unnamed small town in turn-of-the-century Mid-America. The author crafts a dynamic cast of characters, focusing on one or two with each vignette but weaving many of them throughout the book. Lane was a noted feminist, and many of these tales include telling commentary on the narrow-mindedness of small town life and the cultural plight of women at that particular point in history.Through it all, though, Lane manages to convey a sincere affection for her characters and their resilience in the face of hardship.Brimming with humor, poignancy, and nostalgia, these stories breathe life into a time and place long disappeared, yet in many ways still easily recognizable. If you enjoy movies like "It's a Wonderful Life" or "Meet Me in St. Louis," I highly suggest giving these stories a try. An absorbing testament to Lane's sharp intelligence and formidable writing gifts. | 5.0 |
| 1676 | In the few weeks after receiving this volume, I've been confused, lucid, and placid. Always read Dogen's work with an open mind. You will not be disappointed. Small warning: this is not a good starting point to jump into Zen. Try Aitken first. | 5.0 |
| 1677 | The book offer ways to be better organized so you can increase productivity along with other methods towards that end. One powerful advice is not stop checking the time as that only works to get your anxious. It's short and to the point which I appreciate. By getting this book, you will have all the tools you need to develop passion, a new drive and vigor for what you do. Recommended. | 5.0 |
| 1678 | I liked this book it was a good read. I read this in two days it was so good try it | 4.0 |
| 1679 | My favorite of what I've read of Fanny Flagg. Her stories are funny but built around clever plot twists and a significant message. | 4.0 |
| 1680 | Writer makes the main character quite outspoken and witty. Makes for a fun story to read and enjoy the the whole family dynamics | 4.0 |
| 1681 | I love this book on so many levels, the writing is poetic, the characters are haunting - that I will never forget them, their depth, truth and vulnerability that speaks for us all. | 5.0 |
| 1682 | It was well written and kept my interest. Enjoyed the history. I would recommend it to any of my friends. | 4.0 |
| 1683 | I liked this book so much I purchased one for a friend for Christmas. Gives great tips and offers recipes you wouldn't see elsewhere. | 5.0 |
| 1684 | As I'm approaching the last book (available), I find myself realizing that there is still much of the story to be told and only one short book to go to hear it. It makes me wonder...I hope the books continue and at the same time, in a way, I want to come to the conclusion. Nonetheless, this story needs to become a movie. I mean after all, they have made "The Road" and "The Book of Eli" both with a seemingly similar general plot and yet this series puts them all to shame. I am hopeful.... | 5.0 |
| 1685 | So nice to read a romance about people who aren't beautiful young things. Bev is pushing sixty, uptight, an expert at the social game and at hiding her real feelings. Tom is over sixty, a hermit who pushes people away with crass language and says what's on his mind. Seemingly, their only common point is that Bev's daughter and Tom's son have married each other. But when they're forced to spend the days before Thanksgiving together, they discover that under their seeming differences, they have a lot in common--including loneliness and wounds from years with the wrong partner (a really bad one in Bev's case, a good but incompatible person in Tom's). Watching their confusion as reluctant understanding turns to desire is great fun.I love the gardening theme that runs throughout the book. Tom is a practical vegetable gardener who worries about function, not form. Bev likes flowers and good garden design. But in the end, they both like getting their hands dirty... | 5.0 |
| 1686 | The galaxy in the Undying Mercenaries series is just a fascinating setting. The seeming infallibility of the main character can really stretch credulity at times, but the series is quite solid military sci-fi with a very intriguing political background that keeps it enjoyable. | 4.0 |
| 1687 | This book is much better than I thought that it was going to be. It is for the experienced investor who is looking to expand into derivative options. It is easy to read and is highly informative. The graphical novel format works much better than I thought that it would. The author puts a big emphasis on teaching you to evaluate the risks and weight them against the benefits. | 5.0 |
| 1688 | This British couple decides to retire in a small village in southern Spain. They learn to adapt to their new way of life, at time truly relishing what the place has to offer, They make friends and on a few occasions they get entangled in comic situations. A book written in good humor and just very enjoyable. | 5.0 |
| 1689 | This is an old fashion tale about country vs city life. It is about love and old fashion morals.I enjoyed this aspect of the book. If you are looking for a relaxing read, about old fashion ways, then this is a book for you. | 5.0 |
| 1690 | The Arrangement series is addictive. If you love Damaged and Stripped this seriess will not disappoint. I can't get enough Sean Ferro | 5.0 |
| 1691 | Loved the book. Fast paced adventure. Can't wait for the next one!! A quick read. Hurry up with the next one | 5.0 |
| 1692 | Nuttall writes a fast paced, well imagined story. The plot is well drafted and well paced. The story sucks the reader in pretty quickly and keeps the reader interested. The characters are interesting, but could use further development to really enlist a reader's empathy, hence the four stars.There are plenty of ideas that could be further developed in, potential, sequels. The politics are pretty simple and conservative, which in my experience, is typical of warriors.If Earth Marine meets alien is your cup of tea, you are going to want more when you finish this one! | 4.0 |
| 1693 | Another Novella length book by P.J. Schnyder. I'm amazed how she can pack a punch in just so many pages. This book follows where the first book left off. The zombies have multiplied in numbers, and are making coordinated attacks, even entering into buildings and parks- unheard off before this.When Leopard Shifter Kayden comes across the beautiful and deadly Sorcha singing soulfully for a Brownie, who was bitten by a Zombie in one such attack, he decides to help, by bringing them to Maisie's clinic. Sorcha also happens to be half Bean Sidhe and half berserker, and one of the members of the Court of Light sent to investigate the recent vanishing of the many fae around London. When Sorcha finds fae and magic involvement in the attack on Maisie's apartment, things begin to get crazy.Kayden and Sorcha are the perfect match for each other. Both need an outlet for their pent-up aggression, and are deadly in a fight. Sorcha, though a totally different heroine from Maisie is interesting all the same. Sing for the Dead is packed with action, unlike the previous book, Bite Me The scenes in the underground were filled with action, and were great![ And, the tabby cat that Seth picked up in the alley in the previous book has grown on me. The scene where she makes the decision for Seth to name Sorcha as an alley by going to sit near her legs? Awesome. (hide spoiler)]Sometimes, having many supernaturals in one book can seem a bit rushed. But Schnyder manages it beautifully. There are zombies, different shape-shifters, Brownies, fae,a Bean Sidhe, apart from just mentions of Vampires, Red Caps, and so on... And it feels perfectly natural and brilliantly paced.I can't wait to read the next book of this London Undead series. | 4.0 |
| 1694 | "Doomed" picks up nicely where "Damned" left off. We're carried foreword by Madison Spencer yet again, though this time with a fresh cast of characters to explore themes of love, guilt, and regret. Though it's a slower read, it still delivers with all the dark snark we've come to expect from Chuck Palanhuik. | 5.0 |
| 1695 | Sarah and Adam meet up at a school reunion and after an amazing night together, Adam disappears thinking it was a one-night only event. Little did he recon on Sara showing up at his doorstep.Of course, things are not that simple because Adam already lives with the beautiful Maria but they are not averse to a threesome and gradually they lull Sarah into the fold. As it happens, Sarah is not as innocent as Adam thinks she is and shocks him by her eager responses whenever he pushes what he perceives are her boundaries.I just loved the way this story was laid out and the gradual process which all three characters fell for each other. You get to read each person's POV as they go through the emotional as well as sexual journey. I was with them every step of the way till the heart-warming finale.This story is all kinds of sexy, definitely for grown-ups only, erotic fiction written tastefully, and shows how a ménage relationship can work beautifully.My first time of reading this author and it won't be the last. I loved this little trifecta.4.5 lovebites | 5.0 |
| 1696 | My Thoughts:The Darkest Joy, is the third book that I have read by Marata Eros. I love how she combines suspense, action, mystery, and danger with hot romance in her stories! When I got offered, The Darkest Joy for review, I was happy to dive right in. For one, the cover is absolutely beautiful, and the book summary sounded very intriguing!The story complety hooked me, and had me turning pages like a crazy woman from the very beginning. Brooke is a local piano prodigy in Seattle, who is looking forward to her upcoming tryouts for Juilliard. Playing the piano has been her passion and the dream of both herself and her family for many years. Brooke is running late on her way to her parents house for the holidays, due to a car accident. On her way home, she is talking to her mother on the telephone when the door bell rings. What follows is the violent and excruciating screams of her family members, as she hangs on to the telephone helpless and in shock. Then, she hears the killer breathing in to the telephone. After the killer hangs up the phone, Brooke goes in to shock. At this point in the story, nothing could have turned me away from my kindle. What follows, is the confirmation of her mother, father, brother, and Great Aunt Milli's deaths.Brooke leaves Seattle, because she needs a new beginning, and there are too many memories there. She leaves for Alaska, to live in her Great Aunt Milli's cabin, and gets a job as a deckhand on a fishing boat for the summer, with the sexy and good-looking Chance Taylor. What follows is a dark love story about Brooke's journey to heal, and move on with her life. Along the way, she finds herself falling in love with Chance, but can she trust him, when the locals warn her that he isn't a one woman kind of man? Soon, Brooke learns from her best friend Lacey, and FBI agent Decatur Clearwater that the murderer is killing other family's of piano prodigies that were also competing to attend Juilliard. Unfortunately, Brooke learns that you can't escape your past, and she may be in danger.I enjoyed, The Darkest Joy, by Marata Eros! My favorite aspects of this story was the suspense, mystery, and complex plot! I think that the story would have been better with less description, and more development in the relationship between Chance and Brooke. There were a lot of sexy love scenes, and I enjoyed seeing how strong and resilient Brooke was as a character. I admired the way Ms. Eros did an excellent job of realistically showing us the various stages of grief through Brooke's eyes. I could see and feel all of her emotions; from shock, to anger, to sadness, and then finally to acceptance, and healing. Chance had an air of mystery to him, and I enjoyed learning his secrets and background. I give The Darkest Joy by Marata Eros 3.5 Emotional, Riveting, and Suspense Filled Stars! If you enjoy romantic suspense, and stories where you get to unravel the mystery of a serial killer, I recommend that you check out, The Darkest Joy!My Favorite Quotes:"This is the nature of grief. A small, seemingly insignificant comment or memory comes to the surface in an unguarded moment. You're helpless against it. Like the tide, it washes over you and however much you cling to the rocks, the ocean breaks you down with its tireless cycle, until bits of you are carried away on the current." (eARC, Loc. 379)~Brooke"The darkest joy is better than none at all. Imperfect, vital...it comes like a thief in the night and robs your heart of its energy to resist the love that has been offered." (eARC, Loc. 2084)~Brooke | 4.0 |
| 1697 | Purchased this book on the recommendation of a blogger I follow and was immediately hooked! I read it from start to finish in one sitting and never wanted it to end. And the ending? Oh baby! CANNOT WAIT for book 2!!!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 1698 | Toby is a kid. But not a normal kid and not in normal times. Toby was born to six scientists who gave him like a cat ears and a tail. Toby decides one day emerge from its protected place and search for his own self . His soul.Toby leaves the place everything is so familiar and go out into a different world . A world destroyed.The book presents a wide range of questions that every child asks, but as well as adults. Does God really exist? If God exists, why the world destroyed ? Toby set out to find answers to questions that each of us asks himself .Personally, I was looking for the meaning of Toby's ears and his tail . Do they symbolize something about ourselves? Maybe. Maybe not.The book is written in a fluid, comfortable with high vocabulary. Book without pictures at all.In one word : Good! | 5.0 |
| 1699 | When it comes to fast moving, highly enjoyable monster fiction there are few writers who can match William Meikle. He has an extraordinary talent for storytelling and writes so well that his words don't get in the way (and I consider that to be something of a rare ability shared by the best writers). The Creeping Kelp is another tale that hits the ground running and never lets up. Someone should make a film of this, it has that vividness, that feel of a big, special effects laden, thrilling cinema experience. For lovers of Lovecraft there's more than a passing nod, but you don't need to know your Lovecraft to enjoy this creature feature novella. Great stuff. More please :) | 5.0 |
| 1700 | This book was so engrossing!!! I loved the character & story development..I didn't want to put it down! Two thumbs up!!! | 5.0 |
| 1701 | It grabbed me from the start. I don't usually like this type of book, but found I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next one, although I think the pairings are pretty predictable. | 4.0 |
| 1702 | This book contains excellent strategies you can use to master social media. The author doesn't just lay down the information, buthe teaches you step by step when it comes to social media marketing. For those of you who are new to social media, or for those of youwho wants to be a internet marketer, it's a must have book. I highly recommend it! This book covers most of the social media sitessuch as Facebook and Twitter, youtube, google +, linkedin and much much more... | 5.0 |
| 1703 | This is a great book.You can really be loved no matter what.To know that some one belives in you helps. | 5.0 |
| 1704 | If you are considering purchasing this for you Kindle, don't. It's not the full three books of Occult Philosophy, and it does not include the drawings. The text horribly mashed together without any separation of chapter headings. This is one of the worst digital books I've ever seen. Don't waste your time on this one. | 1.0 |
| 1705 | Set up is long and crusty. The Shan aliens actually become less understandable as the story goes on. Things like high birth rate and hunt skills are actually rather marginal help for a civilization. NO matter. Shima when she becomes the "Blind Hunter" redeems the languid action, but at the price of the descriptions of the Shan and Merkiaari. Her leap into leadership and war skills dominates the ending(s3+). The ship actions actually are YA, but the author did spare us the back and forth of missle salvoing and winnowed the reader into the one human ship surviving with all others destroyed. The reader never does get a real feel for the spacecraft. If you like the "Blind Hunter" storyline, I am sure you will want more, but the bog slushing to get there is regrettable and it may be that the blurbs for others in the series are predictors for more of the same. Thanks, Harry! | 3.0 |
| 1706 | Sour Beer is a great book for beer drinkers like myself! It's great that it not only teaches you about Sour Beer, but also teaches you how to makeit at home! I am really enjoying experimenting with it, and having tastings at home! Must read for beer unthusiasts! | 5.0 |
| 1707 | Great story. Never got bored with it. Kept my interest throughout. Moving on to more in the series. Thank you for this one! | 5.0 |
| 1708 | This author writes a nice tale, has good characters, and presents spiritual issues in an honest way. Going into the novel I thought the heroine's choices were her immediate love choices, but that wasn't the case. The book became a series of small choices, building up to a larger one, after some early doors were closed for her. So the book is a journey, sometimes baffling and a little slow, but after I stepped back I saw that her choices were daily, not just life-changing. | 4.0 |
| 1709 | I don't even know how to express how much I loved this book and the Renegade Wedding novella. It's so hard to watch someone with so much to offer basically self-destruct, but that's what happens with Preach. He can't seem to stop hurting himself and Daisy. But through it all, the love that these two have for each other shines through. And can I just say that I'm not sure there has ever been a character as truly hateful and evil as Lula. As nasty as she was, even Leah couldn't match Lula's depths of despicableness. How she could hate her own daughter so much, to the point she's willing to sabotage any chance for her happiness, is beyond me. There were times when I wanted to throw my Kindle across the room because I hated her so much! I would have liked to have seen Daisy stand up to both Lula and Leah a little more. Ultimately though, this is a true love story and yes, true love does prevail. I loved the ending, especially Maker's visit to Lula at the end. And Renegade Wedding was true Kidd & Ice. So happy to see them get their HEA. I can't wait for Timber & Tabby's story. And I sure hope Reese finds his HEA. Is it Skittles? I'm dying to know who she has feelings for. I really enjoyed Renegade Lady, but I absolutely LOVED Renegade Reject. | 5.0 |
| 1710 | Not your easiest start, but well worth the effort. It's the kind of book that makes you think at every twist and turn. One I definitely could read a second time. | 5.0 |
| 1711 | All these books are so well written it is amazing to keep being so entertained by the stories. I wait for all his new Odd stories. | 5.0 |
| 1712 | I chose this rating because it was more of a very well written novella than a novel. It was quick and easy to read, however, the plot was not as deep as I thought it would be. | 3.0 |
| 1713 | Here are my criticisms. When was the last time you knew a couple where the woman was 15 years OLDER than the man??? And unless the Pentagon was buying the desk for a General's office, $548,000 is an insane amount to pay. Even though the story is very predictable, I am giving it three stars because it is easy to read and pleasant enough. I could put it down (and certainly did many times) but I did finish it so that's a plus. | 3.0 |
| 1714 | I usually like Mercedes Lackey's book very much. I didn't find this particular series up to the same level of many of her other books. Fantasy books with magic can be very enthralling for me. These books were enjoyable to read but didn't move me as some others have. And I found the ending almost totally non-clamactic. | 3.0 |
| 1715 | While Iles book is fiction, his story reads as narrative history for that time and place.An enjoyable read for the summer. | 5.0 |
| 1716 | Great details on all the pokemon released so far. A must for a fan and/or a true pokemon gamer :D | 5.0 |
| 1717 | Great follow up to Put me in the Zoo. My 5th graders realized to theme of being happy with who you are and what you have to offer instead of wanting to be someone else. | 5.0 |
| 1718 | I found it a decent read, but monotonous and predictable. It was ok till near half way through and then it was a "loss of literary interest".Not overly thrilled, but I did finish it. | 3.0 |
| 1719 | Riveting account of how Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras came into contact with Edward Snowden. The first chapter is so exciting you won't put it down. The next two chapters describe the disclosures and how they were made public. The final chapters deal with our broken fourth estate and how we need our privacy regardless if "we have nothing to hide". Should be required reading for every high school in the country. You won't be disappointed if you buy this book. | 5.0 |
| 1720 | I loved each of these stories. I do wish there was more to some of them...like just one chapter. I wanted to know what happened next. But they were all good | 5.0 |
| 1721 | I liked the twists in this book and that I didn't want to stop reading in ...also thankful you have the sexual out and don't have to wait lol. | 5.0 |
| 1722 | This book has some awesome tips and ideas for people looking to travel for free. Thomas Reed has created a very useful travel book! | 5.0 |
| 1723 | As always, Max Lucado takes a difficult topic and reveals how easy it is to understand. The clarity with which Lucado explains unloading our sin-filled garbage renews and refreshes. | 4.0 |
| 1724 | I really wish I could get my money back for this book. The writing style was not mature enough for me. Riana worked my nerves with all this innocence and I found it irritating. If I knew so much innocence was involved I would have read an historical romance novel. I felt my intelligences was insulted and one of the few times I felt duped by not only the author but the reviews from the readers as well. This is being deleting from my library. I'm going to stick with the Theodora Taylor's of the world. | 1.0 |
| 1725 | Read: 2/14Rate: 4/52/14: Kaplan GRE: Strategies, Practice and Review 2013 is clear, straightforward, and concise. It has plenty of practice problems. The 1 point deduction results from me not improving all that much from reading analysis because Kaplan does not bother breaking it down to game the system, teaching me how to understand the camouflages and spot the distractors. There is no explanation of what it means when it comes to supporting the main idea, primary argument, secondary argument, etc. At least it has a lot of questions which are good for practice. By the way, number 19 of Quantitative Section #1 of the Practice Test is straightforward, but in the back of the book, the solution is very unclear. Don't worry if you can't read the graphs and figure out what exactly the number should be because that's not really accepted in standardized tests. It should be easily retrieved and without question. If you look at older versions and compare them to this version, you will quickly find that there are all the same except the cover is different. All in all, Kaplan GRE: Strategies, Practice and Review 2013 is more practice for me as usual. | 4.0 |
| 1726 | I can't begin to say how beautiful the prints are here. The recipes look very good in terms of ingredients, but I have to admit I bought the book for the artwork. It will not disappoint if you are a lino/woodblock fan. | 5.0 |
| 1727 | Good, good book! So entertaining. Could barely wait to begin the next book in the series. I think that I'll miss these people when the story ends. | 5.0 |
| 1728 | Some of the best of the book is talking about how some people don't "think" about what they get into, the author provides a useful reminder that if you're going to play with the spirits, energy, and or magick in this world, you need to also learn to protect yourself from all the things that follow.The only thing I wasn't comfortable with was the preference to the author's favorite Goddess. I don't bow down to any deities, which means half the stuff in the book ended up being inapplicable without heavy modification. | 3.0 |
| 1729 | I have piles of bibles. Piles I say. This is the most readable and enjoyable one ever. Broken down into daily sections. Some history. Some reflections for the day. I'll be buying more of these for gifts.Finally, after many years, this is THE ONE! | 5.0 |
| 1730 | I read this right after reading the bio of Natalie Wood, "Natasha." It boggles my mind how these male celebrities just get away with foul play! Even if Wagner didn't push her off that boat, he didn't try to save her! Didn't report her missing for hours! Just unbelievable. And the "detectives?" Just let him go, hardly questioning him at all. It's all about money and celebrity. Just disgusting.I do feel so badly for Davern. I can understand how tortured he was, trying to do what he knew was right, but not being able to because he was manipulated by Wagner. He was kind of young when all this happened, and he was friends with the Wagners, while working with them. Plus, he was thinking of how the truth would affect Natalie's children. He was a tortured soul. Those who criticize him shouldn't, because they don't know. He has done the right thing now, and I pray he has peace in his life now.The book was a little "wordy", but all in all, it was well-written. Ms. Rulli did a good job and I could tell she is passionate about writing this book to present the true facts. | 4.0 |
| 1731 | Well written and easy to listen to while driving to and from work. Hoping there will be more to come | 5.0 |
| 1732 | This was not my favourite book in the series but went a long way to setting the stage for future events. Reading through some of the other reviews I can see why some would be shocked by the whole concept of forcing the nuns to have sex, however put into the context of the entire series, which I've read, it's another angle on the Kalquorian journey of learning how to deprogram the human women on their terrible concept of self. Taken separately it seems weird... But it's not. Yet another interesting view into how really messed up our current situation could become without that separation of church and state. It seems particularly poignant at this moment in history when the female of our species is under attack from so many angles not only in third world countries but also in the US with politics trying so hard to govern a woman's rights over her own body. I'm going back through this series for a read from book 1 to the last one I have just enjoyed which predates the mixing of humans with Kalquorians., Rajhir, Flencik and Brefts joining. Don't miss out on Shalia's diary which was this same series but taken from another perspective... very interesting and a fun read, and further to that story line don't miss Tracy's updates to the diary entries on her blog which has been brilliant! This series is sexually explicit containing mild BDSM in most cases as the men tend to be very dominant,and obviously ménage, so be prepared. | 3.0 |
| 1733 | This story of a coach and teacher in a South Korean military station school was very well written. There were several emotional sad episides during his tenure. The book gives a real feeling of the sacrifices military famililes make and the effect of 9/11 has on the school. | 5.0 |
| 1734 | Another entertaining easy read without the boredom that I experience when I read easy books. She captures personalities and she is realistic about life. I especially enjoy the humor. I will recommend this to my friends....already have. If Ms. Bush is a new author, I think she is on her way to a great book, like The Thornbirds or A Woman of Substance, or perhaps even East of Eden! Good luck, Holly! | 4.0 |
| 1735 | I truly loved this series.it's heart pounding and exciting story of a girl who experiences love,heartache,power,loss,and adventure while having to grow up in this incredible series.This is a must read series!!!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 1736 | This book had it all. It's been many books ago since I've enjoyed a book like this. No, I didn't read it in a few days as some claim when they're reading a wonderful book. I paced my reading because I wanted to enjoy every word. That's not easy as with any good mystery I couldn't wait to see what happens next.I do not want to spoil this book for anyone reading it so I'll just say this is the kind of a book that's very real - these things I can see happening in true life. That's the scary part of a good mystery for me. Thank you, Ms. Waistcoat for an enjoyable several hours of reading! | 5.0 |
| 1737 | The book stimulates children not only to read but to think and ask interactive questions. Some were okay but instead of reading, it ended up being a discussion more than book reading | 4.0 |
| 1738 | Go get the tissues ladies. Then run to the store for another ten boxes. This one book tugs your heart strings in about eight different directions. This books has it all, action, suspense, and lots and lots and LOTS of romance. But that's pretty much a given. Read this, read it again and then read it twice more. I'm really going to miss these characters, and I thank Quinn from the bottom of heart for writing such amazing books. It all started with a pair of binoculars, three nosy teens and a hot blue eyed Romanian werewolf. But the series grew and the characters grew as well. There were kidnappings, car chases wold fights, car accidents, bonding rights, Blood Right ceremonies, lots of snide comments, sexy dudes and people who were beyond paranoid and halfway to crazy town. Thank you all. | 5.0 |
| 1739 | The book feels as if it was written for a quick buck. These are not tricks, but Standard care & work that should be given to most show dogs.Showing & winning with dogs includes common sense, hard work, learning , Study, knowledge, time & treating a Dog with love & respect. It is not a trick or secret. | 3.0 |
| 1740 | The book is well written but it is really not geared to small batches. I will just divide and go it on my own which is what I should have done to begin with. Great vendor however. Quick shipping and book is in perfect condition! | 3.0 |
| 1741 | I love the world of ballet, and the author is somewhat insightful. But, the characters are Whitney, flat, and you want to slap them all. The movie The Turning Point tells this story far better. Mostly, I just didn't care about any one, none of their personalities are fully fleshed out. | 3.0 |
| 1742 | There's nothing wrong with the strategies in this book. I'm a quarter of the way through and it's pretty straightforward to follow. Plus it's green (my favorite color) so how could you go wrong? if you're not going to follow all of it, at least you can follow part of it. | 5.0 |
| 1743 | Very romantic book with marriage then kids and friends with kids. Written as a close knit relationships with friends and families. Enjoyed the book | 4.0 |
| 1744 | Loved it!!! too bad it was short. can't wait for next book. as you keep reading you begin to understand the things Julz does and why she does it. must read!!!!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 1745 | After Layla and Seth end up 'accidentally' engaged, Layla wants to keep the engagement to help her land an important client. Seth has always wanted to somehow let Layla knows that he's been in love with her for years.This is a fun to read novella that keeps your interest even though you may guess how the story will end. The characters are easy to like and well-written. I loved Seth as being a man willing to take risks for and with Layla. Although I was bit miffed that she was only willing to keep up the facade for her career, she was upfront with Seth. The descriptions of the house and decorations made me wish that I could spend Christmas there.This is the first in a 'Year of Weddings' novellas, although the titles can be read in any order. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.Note: I recieved a copy for a fair and honest review. | 5.0 |
| 1746 | I received this book from the author and Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock for my honest opinion. I loved this book! It was such a great , light romantic, feel good book. Remmie and Zack were high school thru college sweethearts. On the eve before their wedding, Zack accidentally but dials Remmie. Not knowing that he did this, Remmie over hears Zack talking to his brother about how he doesn't want kids and how he feels pressured into marrying Remmie. Poor heartbroken Remmie leaves Zack at the alter and moves away from her family and all she's ever known. 10 years later Remmie moves back to her hometown with her son. Remmie has kept a huge secret from her family and especially Zack. Through her job Remmie has to work alongside Zack and boy do the sparks start to fly again! Secrets come out, and mistakes are rectified. This story shows us that sometimes we can make up for a past mistake and also have a happy ending. The characters were awesome and loveable. If you are looking for a feel good, snuggle on the couch with a hot drink book look no further. This is the first book in the series and I cannot wait for the next one to come out! 5 stars from me. | 5.0 |
| 1747 | What a great fantasy and romance. The bad guys were really creepy. And all the good guys are awesome. I especially love how Arthurian legend was woven into the story. Love love love all the secondary characters, esp. the animals. Murphy and Boru!!! | 5.0 |
| 1748 | Great debut novel! This book was well written and flowed at a good pace. Catherine and Jackson were great as a couple and you just want them to find their happiness. There was romance, hot scenes and angst which makes this story a good romantic read. | 4.0 |
| 1749 | lately i have been picking awful books to read. I took a chance with this and boy was i happy. It is a fun read. It tells u how crazy people u work with r. I love all the characters even the backstabbers. I couldnt put it down and i closed this book with a smile. Read it! U wont regret it and it will probably remind u of someone u work with | 5.0 |
| 1750 | Being a huge fan of Esteps' YA series Mythos Academy I just knew I needed to try her adult series as well and urban fantasy being a favorite of mine I just knew I would be in for a treat.Gin was completely what I was expecting her to be, fun, kick butt, damaged, snarky, loyal, a good person, a troubled past, fouls mouthed, really she had it all. Everything I love in a good heroine.In fact, this whole book was everything I love in a really good urban fantasy and then some. I wasn't expecting it to be quite so gory but really, with a name like Spider's Bite and it being all about a woman assassin, I really should have known better.I loved Gin, Fletcher and Finn right from the very beginning and found myself instantly caring about them and being invested in their future. I couldn't help but feel their pain, their struggles and their need for revenge.And seriously, this book had one of the best opening lines ever, talk about an attention grabber!If you want an action packed kick butt, nonstop adventure with some paranormal elements thrown in, some steamy love interests, awesome friendships and bonds and danger lurking around ever bend, this is a UF series you do not want to miss out on.Estep showed me what a great writer she is in her YA series but I had no idea just how much that talent extended until starting this one. I can not wait to dive right back into Gin's world and devour every last page. | 4.0 |
| 1751 | Madison growing up never had an easy life and learned that life wasn't all sunshine's and rainbows. As the oldest in her family, she was left to her own resources that was until Ford Illuminati came into her life along with his father Cropper - they were in the Bare Bones MC biker gang. Cropper was Madison's mother Ingrid's new fling. As the pair of them got older, Ford and Madison fell in love , that was until Ford's father destroyed Madison and took away the one thing she wanted to save for someone special. The next day, Madison left leaving those at home like Ford wondering where she went and why she would just leave. Now years later - Madison is busy working as a Doctor in the City and Ford is now VP of the Bare Bones MC gang. Ford's mother has just died and while sitting in the corridor of the hospital , he spots Madison. The two reunite and get it on and then again go their different ways. Ford believes it is because she thinks he isn't good enough for her , but can Madison tell him the truth without starting a family feud that could turn deadly especially since her younger brother Bobby is a new prospect in the Biker gang. When her brother Bobby gets into trouble with the gang and Madison comes to the rescue - what will she do to save her brother ? What lengths and actions will be taken , in order to save the rest of her siblings ? | 3.0 |
| 1752 | I liked the continued development of characters, but the mystery didn't quite do it for me. I read the book more to keep up with the Berenson characters and their stories than the mystery! I am sure I will read other books by this author. | 4.0 |
| 1753 | This story was part of a series of stories built on the same people. It's a good read but you need the others too. | 4.0 |
| 1754 | This book has all the marketing essentials and basics that I needed to start off a good plan to market well my products and services. I love how this book gave me enlightenment on how to properly utilize my resources and knowledge into creating a successful good marketing strategy. Moreover, I commend how the author gave clear pointers and great outline into helping even the beginners into understanding marketing better! | 4.0 |
| 1755 | Very nice read. Suspenseful. Gory. Would love to read a sequel. This is first work of Mary San Giovanni that I have read and can't wait to read more | 5.0 |
| 1756 | well written, language declared what was need to say without profanity good story line | 5.0 |
| 1757 | Wow.I bought The Missionary when it came out and have just now finally read it. I now know why everyone was talking about this book.What an amazing book on a subject that needs as much light shed on it as we can.We started out with Wren, who like Stone, and Stone, who doesn’t feel like he is good for Wren.They end up on a missions trip in Manila, after Stone’s voiced serious objections to this group going because of the danger that is found there. He had seen human trafficking at it’s worst and was scared something would happen to someone in this group.He was right.On the last day Wren is kidnapped. Using his knowledge, his instincts, Stone was off to find her.This book is gritty and hard to read at times, I think it realistically showed us what happens to people who are sold into the sex trade business. I’ve never seen it up close and personal, but from what I have read, what Wren saw is what happens. It’s horrible. I believe that these men are ruthless and evil and would do anything to protect their “empire”.There is danger and drama and love throughout this whole book. I broke down in tears more than once while reading this.The Missionary is an amazing read. I love that Jack included the fact that this goes on here in the US. There are young girls (and boys) and adults living this life every day. This isn’t something that only happens in far off countries, we have depraved evil human beings who feel it is there right to make money off of doing horrific things to other human beings right in our own backyard. I don’t know how to make it stop, all I know is that the more people who know about this, the more people who are fighting it.Even if you have a hard time reading books that are about more difficult subjects, I highly recommend this. The more people who are knowledgeable, the better the chance is that we can get this stopped finally. No one should live a life of slavery, of any type, ever, in the history of humanity, but in 2014? It is absolutely ridiculous that slavery still exists. That is what this is. Human trafficking is being sold into sexual slavery. Read it, then educate yourself more on it, then spread your knowledge. Be a voice helping to put a stop to this. | 5.0 |
| 1758 | After reading Summer Blow Out this one did not compare. It was just o.k. I thought it moved a little slow. | 3.0 |
| 1759 | I am not a believer in the paranormal bit for me this is a real sit on the edge your seat book. Loved every word! | 5.0 |
| 1760 | Like all really good stories, the setting and circumstances are a little bizarre and totally foreign to the average person's personal experience, but the interpersonal dynamics, motivations and consequences are presented with scary-real detail and clarity. The story lacks the warm fuzziness that real life itself so often lacks, but not the in-your-face impact. I thoroughly enjoyed it. | 5.0 |
| 1761 | Lots of plot twists that I didn't see coming. The detective "talks" to himself a lot, which took a little getting used to, but I ended up thinking it was entertaining. Not a deep, dark mystery, but fun. | 5.0 |
| 1762 | It's a good book and I can't wait to read more about the sister's. I had a hard time putting it down. I enjoyed reading the book. | 5.0 |
| 1763 | This is a beautifully written spy novel filled with unexpected insights. I highly recommend it to any readers who like the genre. | 5.0 |
| 1764 | This is my fav. Why? Because of the simplicity, humour, poetry, pathos and downright delightfulness!! (Who thinks I'm an Anne lover!?) | 5.0 |
| 1765 | This book is excellent for what it offers: a back-to-the-sources analysis of how July 1914 unfolded in the chancelleries of Europe. Otte carefully analyzes how Austria-Hungary resolved on war with Serbia, obtained its "blank cheque" from Germany, and then plunged ahead with utter disregard for consequences. Great attention is paid to the record of telegrams and meeting notes. Unless one reads all through Albertini, it's unlikely this has been done as well anywhere else - and even so, Otte has the benefit of decades of research Albertini didn't.One should not, however, blame this book for what it is NOT. The background to July 1914 is barely sketched in. (Macmillan's recent "The War That Ended Peace," however silly the title, is excellent in this regard - political, social, military backgrounds.) Otte takes note of war plans only to the barest extent necessary. Moltke is very much a background figure here; see Mombauer's fine book on him for a different account.Chiding Christopher Clark & others, Otte thinks judgment is both possible and necessary. Besides the obvious culprits, the Germanic powers, Otte places great weight on Russia's decision to mobilize; given that Austria couldn't be ready before August 12, did it have to be done so soon? But his avoidance of military details makes it difficult, I think, for him to back up that criticism. And as he concedes, mobilization appeared to Russia the only way to convince Austria to back down. Had Austria not rested confident that Germany would handle Russia, it might well have worked. Another reservation is that there's very little discussion of the German DOW vs. Russia (and the one vs. France) - why were they necessary?As other reviewers have noted, Grey comes off very well here - not undeservedly, I would say. I knew about Paleologue's sins of omission, but Tschirsky, the German ambassador to Vienna, eclipses the Frenchman in ambassadorial swashbuckling.Finally, a big THANK YOU to Cambridge U P for using footnotes not endnotes. This is just the kind of book where one wants constantly to be checking the citations. Excellent choice. | 5.0 |
| 1766 | Frost Burned opens up with Mercy and Jesse braving the Black Friday crowds for some bonding time, and ending up bonding over a car accident instead of Darryl's new mixer. Strangely, no one in the pack is answering their phones when Mercy calls to report in about their crunchy delay. There is only one cryptic text message directly from Bran. Then Mercy and Jesse get back to Mercy's garage to find that the entire pack, except for the delightfully foul-mouthed Ben, have been kidnapped by mysterious government soldier-agents.I have complained about other series' subscriptions to The Power of the Month Club. Unfortunately, I think that the Mercy Thompson series can now be termed The Political Power Play of the Month club. While most of the players aren't human, that doesn't mean it's not politics. I can't explain more without giving away the big bad plot reveal, but suffice to say I did have a WHAT? moment when the doorbell rang. Really. The book was over at that point. The police were notified, Adam was plotting his press conference, and there was pizza for everyone. Then suddenly a whole new set of characters showed up, and we are off to watch another fight over political problems that no one knew mattered before that page got turned. The more I think about it, the more I wonder if the ending of Frost Burned was plucked out of the pile of "Rejected Fight Scenes for Bone Crossed."And speaking of politics, in the opening scenes, the readers are reminded of what happened over in the parallel series (Alpha and Omega): that the greater Fae have rejected the US Government's laws and justice... and disappeared. However, the only impacts this appears to have on Frost Burned is that our cute half-breed Tad finally gets to show his daddy's powers, the characters never visit Uncle Mike's, and Zee is... just as cranky as usual. Never mind. Roll on...The other fun crossover from Alpha and Omega is that Asil plays a strong and nuanced role in supporting the good government agents. Call me twisted, but I really enjoy Asil's manners and mannerisms. As a werewolf who is older than the Colonies of the New World, Asil's presence provides a deeper contrast and coloration of the other characters, especially Zee.Along with Asil's trip into this series, Frost Burned is a roll-call of almost every character I've ever known and liked. We get a lot of Kyle time and a good amount of Jesse time, and everyone down to Mary Jo and Honey have a role - even if they only have one growl to add to the conversation. (The absence of Samuel is actually more obvious because of it.)From the car accident to a house invasion or two, to street fights (hi, Tony!) and beyond, this book is nearly non-stop action. There are the usual arguments about how to save people and whether there are bad guys hiding in particular places. And Mercy makes her typical decisions to ride to the rescue despite risk to life, limb, and of course, vehicle. The point of view bounces from Mercy to Adam and back, with some interesting pack-bond magic providing the bridge for some of the characters knowing what they shouldn't because of where they are.I had a great time reading Frost Burned. Briggs has fantastic talent with dialog that resonates perfectly with my warped sense of humor. I recommend this story to anyone who wants to go on with the Mercy Thompson series, regardless of your opinion of River Marked. I'll offer one spoiler for you, too: we are not playing Hospital Visit of the Month in this series. See? Isn't that nice of me?(This review was first posted at Geek Speak Magazine on March 27 2013.) | 4.0 |
| 1767 | Great, I should have read this in my teenage years. Now it pretty calm considering teens now days. er if it is still on the reading list for college. | 5.0 |
| 1768 | This is the first book I've read by this author, and I loved it. Onced I started couldn't put it down. So enjoyed it got the 2nd book too. | 5.0 |
| 1769 | As with the others, I was absorbed into the book. I love recurring characters, and was thrilled to continue to see them.On to #4!! | 5.0 |
| 1770 | Not really impressed. Finished reading it because I purchased it. The misspelled words and weird phrases were very distracting to me. | 2.0 |
| 1771 | So far everything is delicious that I have made. | 5.0 |
| 1772 | Set in contemporary Moscow and Kallingrad, Arkady battles the usual suspects - Russian mafia, corrupt government officials. With the help of his chess hustler adopted son he uncovers a two billion dollar crime and solves the murder of a courageous and famous investigative journalist. Martin Cruz Smith's knowledge and feel for today's Russia rings as true as it did for the Soviet Union in "Gorky Park." | 5.0 |
| 1773 | To say that I’m an emotional wreck right now is just an understatement. I am completely torn all to pieces. This book was extremely wonderful. The beginning was filled of so much hope and there is so much love between all of the characters. I have loved this series from the very first book. So while reading this one I had so many emotions because it’s the end of the series and the characters journeys.Scarlett is such a wonderful character. I have loved getting to know her through the books. Watching her grow into the person she wanted to be and deserved to be. She was so strong and vibrant. I loved that both Mason and Ash helped her to grow and show her that she could spread her wings and fly on her own. She also had some amazing friends in her life that helped to keep her on the right path and was there for her when things got bad. I couldn’t imagine being in her shoes and having to pick between two great loves.Ash! O how I loved that boy. I wanted him and Scarlett together from the very beginning. I knew they were meant to be together because of their instant connection. He was such an amazing guy in this book; I fell deeper for him because of it. He was always telling Scarlett she was his butterfly and that he wanted her to do things her own and make her own decisions. He loved her no matter what and believed in her. It was so touching. So help me I’m about to cry again just talking about him. He was perfect.Then you have Mase. I have never been so conflicted on which guy I wanted the girl with in a book. They were both perfect for her. Both of them were amazing men. Mase we a big hearted and wonderful guy. Full of so much love. I really loved that in this book he kept remind Scarlett that he loved her and that they could be friends no matter what because he just wanted her in his life. How can you not love a man who sacrifices his own feelings to let the woman he loves be happy? I felt so bad for all he was going through but so proud of how he handled everything.So that’s all I’m going to give you just that I was beyond sad to see this story end and with that and how the ending went I am completely shattered. I was pretty much a bawling mess of tears through the whole ending of this book. I will probably continue to cry when I think about it. It was just so depressing and my heart just shattered. So make sure you have tissues handy. Besides all the sadness I feel inside after reading this book, I am still overwhelmed with joy for the characters. Well, all but one but that’s all I’ll let you in on. You need to read this for yourself and experience the overwhelming emotions you’ll get from this amazing story. | 5.0 |
| 1774 | Kiki Archer is one of my favorite authors. Her books are well written. The character are someone you can believe and I love the plot to this book. Would recommend | 5.0 |
| 1775 | This book, by Lois Lowry is a work of fiction, as well as an educational read. It is yet another viewpoint on the Holocaust. It takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark (I believe).Although the characters (children) didn't suffer, times WERE tough. When the resistance was trying to save as many Jews as possible from the Nazis, Annemarie's best friend Ellen Rosen is sent to live with her for a period of time, until it is safe to make their next move. Until Ellen reunites with her mother and father, she is introduced as Lise (Annemarie and Kirstie's older sister who died earlier from the war effort). (at that time Ellen broke her Star of David necklace trying to take it off and hide it from the soldiers).When things appear to get seriously out of control, Inge's husband or Papa insists that Mama take the kids to Uncle Henrik's place- that they will be safe there. So they left Copenhagen for a time, but Papa stayed behind, so that things didn't look suspicious. Ellen's family was Jewish, However, the Johansen's were not. Soon after their arrival to Uncle Henrik's, Ellen reunited with her parents, but it was no easy reunion. Continue reading, to see how they were escorted to a safe rendezvous point, so that they could travel to neutral territory (Sweden). None of that would have been possible without the support and help of Annemarie, Kirstie, Uncle Henrik, Inge, or Lise's old fiance- Peter.To protect the children, the adults talk in riddles. Continue reading to see the other things that they do to confuse the German soldiers and their dogs.I believe that Number the Stars got its name because towards the end of the book, Ellen compared the stars to the universe, and they are many. So if these two friends are worlds apart, all they have to do is look up into the night sky on a clear night and know that they will soon meet again. The war, at that point was two years from over.There could also have been meaning within the Star of David necklace that Ellen wore. It was the one star that Annemarie wanted her Papa to fix upon Ellen's safe arrival home.Happy reads. I believe it is a good book for children- especially in 4th and 5th grade. It will help them to get another focal point on the Holocaust. Although it is a work of fiction, some of the things that they did to throw off the soldiers were true, as were the resistance. The resistance really did help come to the aid of seeking safe passage for the Jews. Anyway, some stories- even in the midst of a Holocaust- DO have a Happy Ending! | 5.0 |
| 1776 | I was pleasantly surprised by this book. The storyline has been played over and over before but in a different way here. Casey Fullman and her husband Nick have been married less than a year and had a baby, Charlie. One night Charlie goes missing and his nanny, Dita is murdered. Who could have done this?The story grabbed me from the start and never let me go. The twists and turns, the subplot that Kate Redman, a new detective, goes through was riveting.I could not put the book down once I started reading it.Great job, Celina Grace. I will be reading more of your work! | 4.0 |
| 1777 | Good book with a decent story. Not as good as his first book, but a good book none the less. | 3.0 |
| 1778 | I was hoping for a calligraphy book...Gothic, Celtic, Unical scripts, etc. What I got was a book of various, extremely similar fonts--like a compilation of cursive pc fonts. My bad. I should have investigated further before purchasing. | 2.0 |
| 1779 | I loved the book Unleash Me # 1 and Unleash Me #2 and can't wait for #3I also have read the Annihilate Me Series all five books and again gave them a 5 star rating. | 5.0 |
| 1780 | If you are the kind of person who loves to sit for hours trying to untangle a massive ball of messed up thread, read this book. If not, Amazon has several very good accounts of this event that are much better reads. If you can endure a book that constantly goes off on lengthy explanations of such things as how a telegram reaches London from Java, including the history of underwater insulation, read this book. You are a better man than I am. Way to much deviation from the story of the event. In two words, FRUSTRATING READ. | 1.0 |
| 1781 | I really recommended this book, it was a wonderful love story that I couldn't put down until the end !!! | 5.0 |
| 1782 | I know little about affiliate marketing until I read this book. I learned a lot especially the seven tips to become an effective affiliate marketer.I recommend this book to those who are starting their internet business. | 5.0 |
| 1783 | Strongly recommend this book to all readers, great perspective on life and living life. Heart warming and endearing to anyone who reads. | 5.0 |
| 1784 | After enjoying other long, epic novels (North and South trilogy, The Thorn Birds), I thought I'd give Lonesome Dove a try. I initially put off reading it because I didn't think Western's were really my thing--boy, was I wrong! This novel is amazing and beautifully written. In the beginning, it reminded a little of some of Steinbeck's work, simply because McMurtry spends quite a bit of time on character development and giving the reader a very strong sense of place. Then, without even realizing it, you find yourself smack in the middle of the plot. The start of the cattle drive is a real turning point of the story. There was actually a point near the beginning of the drive when I had to pause in surprise at the turn that the novel had taken. I remember thinking "Oh man, this just got REAL." Despite its length, I felt a little sad when I finished Lonesome Dove because there was no more left to read. Yes, it's one of those books that makes you long for more. I won't ruin it with spoilers, but strongly urge any readers who are on the fence about Lonesome Dove to give it a try. You won't regret it! | 5.0 |
| 1785 | Oh my gosh, there were moments in this book that I was seeing Red. I wanted to smack Audrey even more than I had wanted to smack her sister in the last book. She was such an idiot and rude to boot. I felt so bad for Tate and there were times when I felt like he would have been better off forgetting all about Audrey. There were even times I almost felt like Audrey deserved Levi since she was so mean to Tate, but of course in the end Audrey and Tate were meant to be together and Levi solidified his special place right next to Elli’s mom and sister.While I really enjoyed this book, it wasn’t my favorite in the series. There were more moments that seemed to drag on here than in the first two books. My favorite thing about Audrey is that she’s a big Storage Wars fan. I love that show and would love to watch the episodes with her and Tate. I’m really excited to move on to the novella and then to Piper and Erik’s book. I do adore this series and I hope that Toni Aleo keeps on going with this team.Arc provided via Netgalley for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 1786 | This is the second Romulus Buckle novel and I found it to be even stronger than the first. The characters seemed more three dimensional and engaging; I cared more about them. The airship battles (steam powered, of course) were thrilling, even though there was never any real doubt that our dashing hero would triumph. Once again the author pulled off the feat too often missed in series: the story arc is satisfying, while leaving mysteries to be resolved and the ground well laid for the next installment. Sadly that is not yet available, or I would plunge right into it. Very enjoyable (keep in mind that I am a fan of sci-fi, fantasy, and steampunk; readers who are not enthusiastic about these genres might want to choose a different book). | 4.0 |
| 1787 | This book has such a great twist to it.The story changed so much it took you by surprise.I loved it | 5.0 |
| 1788 | Such a rich cast of seemingly random characters in this game of chess, but they all have a part to play and boy, how they all tie together like tight little sutures. What looks simple on the outside actually harbors a hot, gooey complex center as the given facts start to wear through to show the actual truths, as these random pieces start to fit together perfectly in a twisted Ed Gein style puzzle.Thrills, chills, gore, sex, depravity, and a little bit of heartbreak, this is exactly what you need in your life. Eryk Pruitt is a fresh voice in literature, yeah I said it literature, and I hope he sticks around for a while. "Dirtbags" is a donkey punch to the head and one hell of a read. Check it out."Sometimes the stories were true, but often enough they weren't. But some of them were." | 5.0 |
| 1789 | The story flowed and was easy to read. I finished in a rainy afternoon. Great story. Will read more books by this author. | 5.0 |
| 1790 | I've read Blood Vine and will be reading Blood Reunited. When I've read Blood Reunited, I'll write a complete review. Suffice to say I loved Amber's first book, Blood Vine. If you're a vampire fan (which I was not until I read Blood Vine), you'll find Blood Vine's characters incredibly life-like and captivating; the plot races to the exciting conclusion; and the erotic adventures of all the characters can be shocking as well as leaving the reader breathless. Oh ya! | 5.0 |
| 1791 | Quite worth reading - well paced, well written, compelling storylines. With so much energy throughout the book the ending is rather like she just got tired of writing. Great book group selection, sparked a lot of discussion and evoked the diverse individual experiences. | 4.0 |
| 1792 | Covers all the various components of MS Office in one book. Good if you just need the basics of each application. | 4.0 |
| 1793 | The book was pretty good but it sort of fizzled toward the end - it would be have been better to have shortened it up. About halfway through, I thought, what's next? Some of the things towards the end were mostly unnecessary to the story. Also, I liked that Knox was kind of a jerk at the beginning. By the end, he was almost neutered somewhat. Charlie, too, started off a little more edgy. I wish they had kept some of the edge but I think that's part of the book being too long. I also wish that his brother Cohen had stayed around or been more involved in it.Plus, I liked all the references to the Vols and Bama, etc. I grew up in Tennessee, and it's kind of fun to read books set there or with regional cultural references. I'm looking forward to Kale's story and will probably go back and read Jace''s. | 3.0 |
| 1794 | Very personal story which walked one throughout the feelings and experience of having a child with a genetic deficit. I also enjoyed learning about their somewhat alternative lifestyle. | 5.0 |
| 1795 | Apparently I have a thing for dragons, and there aren’t even any shifters in here, go figure! I was actually pretty surprised at how much I liked the plot of Maiden Flight. A lot of the story was world building, character introduction, and crazy hot m/f/m sexytimes. This is my first ménage a trios read so it’s exciting to get something new under the reading belt. Being a short kindle freebie I was pretty satisfied overall. I’ve read some reviews that mention how similar this is to Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern series and I can’t comment on that because I haven’t had the chance to start her books yet. I can do some similarities between authors and the worlds they create but I really don’t like copycats, just saying. I hope I don’t find out in the future that it was a little too alike for my tastes…The storyline concept was actually really interesting if not a little over-the-top. The dragons are intelligent, fierce, and very loyal warriors. They are matched with a human knight that they can telepathically communicate with. But the bond doesn’t stop there – the dragons are unable to mate until their knight counterparts find their mate first. Why, might you ask? Well knight and dragon have such a unique bond that they can actually feel what the other feels. So in other words the dragon sex drive is so strong that it would drive their knight insane if they had no mate to run to. This exceptional fact made all the sex scenes pretty fascinating. If there was human sex, there was sure to be dragon sex involved as well, and vice versa. This I could handle. The insta-love on the other hand I had an issue with.I mentioned in a previous review that I used to absolutely adore the idea of love at first sight. It’s such a dreamy and romantic idea that I still sometimes like to daydream about it. But reality and reading well-paced romantically involved books has shifted my judgment. I find myself actually cringing and rolling my eyes pretty far in the back of my head when insta-love hits a heroine and/or hero. Sadly in Maiden Flight’s case the couple (and the third-wheel!) gets hit pretty hard. Now of course once I got my eyes to focus in their proper position I just accepted the fact that it was part of the story. After that I could enjoy most of what was going on. I actually enjoyed the romantic situation between the heroine’s mother and her perspective beau. It was slower-paced and much more realistic.Although there wasn’t much of a plot to be found I still enjoyed the book. I liked Maiden Flight so much that I went ahead and bought the next couple of books to see how the story progresses. I am hoping the sex scenes become a little bit more creative and the characters get more fleshed out. I’m hoping for more of the plot to come to the forefront about the war going on, the politics within the Lair, and I’d like to see more interaction between the characters. I like me some sex but I also like some dialogue, some intrigue, something, anything really. Hopefully I’ll get some of that with the upcoming books. | 3.0 |
| 1796 | I got one of these books for my best friend to decorate and fill some of her empty time with - she's disabled now. She recalled a time when she was a child and was hospitalized for an intensive back surgery. She passed time with books like this. I was thrilled to find them for her. I liked this one so much, I bought one for myself too! | 5.0 |
| 1797 | I enjoyed this book very much. Loved the stand she took with her ex and the way her sister always came first. Will read more by Chris Keniston. | 5.0 |
| 1798 | My first thought in reviewing this book is the sheer genius of the writing. The plot is as inventive as any I have read. And thank god I was reading this on my iPad's kindle app. I was constantly looking up definitions and going to google for reference. This author's mind is just on a higher plain. This is not a fast read. I generally get through a book in 2-3 days. This one took me 10. Nevertheless, a memorable ride. | 5.0 |
| 1799 | I thought this book was good but not really the quality of books I have read about running, some pointers were very good | 3.0 |
| 1800 | This was a pretty good read.I enjoyed the story.It held my attention and was in fact a page turner.I think what held it from being a 5 star read for me was the repetition of her being sixteen and pregnant in almost every chapter.The story itself was great and I fell in love with Rachel and Tripp. I really enjoyed reading from Tripp's Voice towards the end and would have enjoyed it throughout the entire book. I look forward to reading more by Kristen Kehoe. | 4.0 |
| 1801 | It was a decent series. I would definitely recommend it to anyone else who wants to know about it. the first three books flew by rather quickly and I enjoyed them immensely. the 4th was a little slow going and the 5th was a great ender to the series. Well worth the money and time. | 5.0 |
| 1802 | This book is the best of ever. I'M JUST SAYIN'. It is. If you're a writer or an introvert, I can almost (practically) guarantee at some point this book is going to hit you in a very relatable way. I was so emotionally invested in this book. Gosh. Look at me. I'm a fangirling (ha, pun) mess. I can't even write a logical review! I seriously just love this book so much.I really connected to the characters! Can we just talk about Cath for a moment? She has a social anxiety disorder and (knowing from experience) it is written so DANG WELL, I nearly cried. Cath didn't find the cafeteria in her dorm for 3 weeks because she was too scared. She lived off peanut butter and protein bars. That's totally something I would do. (Says she who has emergency peanut butter in her room.) All of Cath's quirks and introverted ways...I just related to, so this made the book hugely special to me. I felt like the author had written it FOR me, which is awesome. Thanks Rainbow Rowell, me old pal. (Har, har.)Oh, yeah, there were other characters besides Cath. Duh. SO. I have to mention Cath's identical twin first: Wren. (Yes, their names are "Cather" and "Wren"...their mother wasn't expecting twins.) Wren made me angry. I understood that she was flexing wings and needed to try "life without her sister". But, as Levi ends up mentioning, it's like Wren "broke up" with Cath. It's sad. You can't just dump someone when you want to look for other options. And they're sisters! Cath is an introvert dumped in a scary new college...Wren, let me hit you with a book. Wren made me angry the whole time, but she was very well written as a character. (An annoying character).Levi was kind of adorable. I loved him a lot...although, yeah, *squints eyes suspiciously at Levi* He had issues. I don't actually see this as a love-triangle at all. While there are potentially two love-interests, I think it handles like real life and not like a triangle where two random guys are vying for the "invisible" girl's affections (which, let's face it, is very unlikely). That saying, also: I HATE NICK.Reagan was brilliant! I'm totally in awe of how she was written....she was perfectly mean and sweet all at once.Plot? Weeell, to be honest, I got to 50% and asked my sister (who'd already read this) "What the heck are they going to do for the rest of the book?1" They sure found plenty to do, though, even if it isn't breakneck speed or mind numbing suspense. The entire book is hugely addictive. I could NOT put it down.Writing? Beautiful. I admit to not being the biggest fan of Eleanor and Park , but I love Rainbow Rowell's style. It's amazing. Addictive. Clear. Oh, and concise! And I love it how she writes about issues close to home. Nothing is unrealistic or unreal about her books. I love how she weaves her characters' relationships in and out until they're just as complicated as in the real world.Okay! Okay! I'll stop gushing. But seriously: introverts, this is a story written specifically for you. I haven't been so invested in a book since the beginning of the year. I just...yeah. Brilliant. I'm so glad my sister is reviewing this on the blog, though, because I'm an incoherent babbly fangirling mess. I LOVED THIS BOOK. | 5.0 |
| 1803 | This story by prolific and highly talented sci-fi story-teller Peter Cawdron is the perfect fourth volume to the Wool/Shift/Dust trilogy (which have to be read first). It ambitiously answers the question "what happened to the other silos", whilst also leaving a lot of room for further expansion into the future of the silo inhabitants. The story is engrossing, fast paced and like all of Cawdron's stories (I've read four of them and rate them all 5 stars) kept me hooked throughout. Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 1804 | Well, hit me in the head for not reading this sooner.The fixed trilogy is about 2 characters that have psychological disorders.Alayna has stalker issues, the things she did in her previous relationships were things that surprised me and shocked me and when i was reading the third i was like "please, just stop, he really cares about you, who cares about his past, is the past, just let go and enjoy the love"...and then i was like, "holy sh17, your paranoia really was spot on this time, good for you" and then I realized I need therapy because i was giving her ideas hehe. She could have been more resilient, give him more time to grovel, really grovel, what he did was awful, how could she trust him that fast again.Hudson is a gamer, but he doesn't play with the xbox or wii, he plays with emotions as experiments and he learned from the best, mommy dearest. At first, you think he has reformed, that he really wants to be better and he does in a way, is like a compulsion he can't stop himself. I loved that he decided to fight this time for what he really knew it was love, even though he needed to do a lot more grovel in my opinion.Celia, oh what a 817ch!!!!...but at the same time, she is a consequence and at some level felt for her, but she could have had more justice, maybe getting her psychological helpReally good series | 4.0 |
| 1805 | I loved this book .it held my attention the whole way through. The characters where real and plot believable. I highly recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 1806 | Abby does a great job keeping the series of books interesting and erotic. It makes you keep reading to what will happen to lacey and you can't stop reading. I can't wait for part three. | 5.0 |
| 1807 | I like this book because it was easy to follow the recipes. I am a beginner at using essential oils. Some books say you can use this or that, I need something specific to start. The are several recipes for some things and that's ok. I also appreciate the warnings about how to use the oil and what not to do. | 4.0 |
| 1808 | There is hope for our youth. That hope is the BVM. His parents never gave up on him. Sometimes the answer to our prayers for our children is "no". But persevere and you will eventually see the "yes", if not in this life, the next. But persevere. | 5.0 |
| 1809 | This installment is amazeballs. Holly has truely lived up to her fan base. I have had just about every emotion possible with this book. I was laughing, cussing and crying.We get a run in with the Queen "B" (seriously with a capital B) Ferro. Some T&A; action that surprised the hell out of me...still don't know how I feel about that situation, and we find out a piece of the puzzle...everyone is sketchy AF....but the ending, oh dear lord the ending had me forgetting to breath. I can't wait to see how the other characters come into play.Well done Holly...I'm a fan for life. | 5.0 |
| 1810 | As I journeyed with Carol & Giles through the gift of their friendship, I found myself feeling as if I too had found a dear friend -- fellow sojourner's along life's bumpy path. Carol's vulnerability is honest without being maudlin or self-serving. Her writing is elegant and approachable -- much like her beloved Giles. There is healing in the midst of the garden. And as her garden is transformed, so is her life. How like a garden to bring life and joy -- and hidden surprises along the way. I am grateful for the gift of finding and reading this little treasure. | 5.0 |
| 1811 | My son (age 5) loves Pete The Cat books bc they also have them at his school library. Consistency in characters is helpful to my son who doesn't have a long attention span. He can relate more to books in series bc he remembers the characters. He also thinks Pete is quite funny and points him out if there is more than one cat on the page. I have a few of these books and am glad to own them bc my son is actually reading them with me now! | 4.0 |
| 1812 | Little Pea is a happy little pea, living with Mama Pea and Papa Pea, and doing all sorts of fun things. There is one thing, though, that Little Pea really hates, and that’s dinner. For dinner he is forced to eat <Gasp!> candy. Little Pea has to force the candy down, so he can get the dessert he loves so much – spinach!OK, this is a really fun and funny book, just right for the beginning reader, or the young pre-reader. It’s brightly illustrated, and funny, being rather reminiscent of VeggieTales. My four-year-old loved it, and that’s good enough for me. We both give it a thumbs-up! | 5.0 |
| 1813 | Another outing for the delightful Drew Fathering brings the inevitable mystery, and large serving of intrigue and a helping of romance… as well as the return of some other memorable characters. The indomitable Chief Inspector Birdsong, loyal and ever-reliable Nick Dennison and of course the lovely Madelaine Her formidable Aunt Ruth also makes a dramatic entrance, determined take Madelaine back to America and away from the supposedly harmful influence of Drew.He however has proposed to her, and is determined to stay at Fathering Manor until she makes a decision. Of course, the genre being what it is murder soon ensues and all the inhabitants are caught up in another investigation. Its hard for thus mystery buff to fault the story itself with the collection of cryptic clues, red herrings, false leads, assorted suspects and motives, and an unexpected culprit.However, as with the last installment Death by the Book I couldn’t help feeling the body count was rather high. It almost seemed as though when the pace of the book began to slow, another murder was thrown in to maintain interest- and that for me is not necessary or pleasant.Also, there seems to be an awful lot of crime and intrigue for a small Hampshire village-considering how even today the city if Winchester. prides itself on being one of the safest places in the UK- with one of the lowest crime rates.That said, I did take some pleasure from the regional setting, recognizing some of the Winchester streets.Also, again I didn’t feel Drew and Madelaine’s behaviour was entirely consistent or logical. Aunt Ruth wanted to keep them from doing anything inappropriate. considering how they seemed to constantly end up kissing or displaying more intimacy than would have been acceptable between and unmarried couple at the time. Though they insist they’re not doing anything wrong – and generally are not- and protest much I for one could not help siding with Aunt Ruth as the moderating influence.There was also the Christian content. Not ‘in your face’ or cliched, but sometimes hardly there at all. Its touching that Drew uses his new-found faith to help people, or say a timely word here and there, but I didn’t like the way that often misquoted and misunderstood scripture passages were used. I have been taught for instance Jesus didn’t condemn the woman caught in adultery because he had not witnessed the act- but he also told her to ‘go and sin no more’.It seems to me many Christians ignore that part of the passage.In my opinion it is not ‘judging’ or unchristian to tell a person their actions are wrong, harmful or damaging if that is the case.Finally, whilst the American author generally did a spiffingly good job of accurately representing the speech and accent of the English characters without too many stereotypes there were one or two noticeable errors. For instance Drew and Nick say ‘someplace’ rather than ‘somewhere’ which is the term commonly used in Britain.Overall, a good mystery with more than a passing nod to the classics, but also one which left me unsure whether I want to continue with the series. To see Drew and Madelaine’s relationship develop perhaps, but not if there are quite so many murders….Thanks to Netgalley and Bethany House for approving my request for this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not obliged to write a positive one and all opinions expressed are my own. | 4.0 |
| 1814 | I knew what I was expecting when I decided to read this book, but what I found definitely was not that. This book had feeling and kept you interested until the end. And Mr. Noble just has it all figured out, especially the ladies. He hit the nail on the head several times when describing how a woman feels. The last sentence killed me, "She was just too late for me to love". Can't wait to see what happens next with this couple! | 5.0 |
| 1815 | I ordered this book for nursing school. The lab manual goes along with the book exactly. The manual brings together what is being taught in the book, giving students a chance to perform the assessment. I learn best when I have a chance to actually implement what I'm learning so this worked well for me. | 5.0 |
| 1816 | I finished this book in 2 nights, i wil miss not reading about Bishop and his group. Joe Nobody did a superb job on character development. | 4.0 |
| 1817 | This book is about the unravelling of a woman's fragile psyche over the course of a day.While relating a memory, or in conversation with her daughter , almost as an aside, Holly ( the mother ) will make us aware of some grotesque / traumatic circumstance that occurred in her life. I found myself thinking " OMG that's awful" and later " OMG that is not normal".All the while as you read you gain increasing insight into the psychological makeup of the character. This is what makes the book difficult to put down. As Holly more and more self reveals, you become aware that something is very very wrong.The two problems that kept this from being a 5 star rating are the repetition in the beginning, which was annoying, and didn't add to the story at all. (Three repetitions would have sufficed.)The other problem was the ending.......I just felt it was a little too abrupt, but that is exactly what others have loved about the story....and I suppose too much more, and I would have guessed the end.This book is unlike others I usually read. Dark without violence. Suspense without crime. I could easily identify with Holly.This is where the writing is masterful. Holly is like us. Holly could be any one of us..........until she casually makes reference to an incident from the past........something she never thinks of anymore........something she repressed.......... | 4.0 |
| 1818 | Road to Reckoning by Robert Lautner is a novel set in the early pioneer America era. It is written with such detail that you get the feeling like you are there, and seeing it play out, without overdoing it.Road to Reckoning is a beautifully written coming of age story. Thomas Walker is the type of character that you truly want to succeed and accomplish, even if it is vengeance. This story is sad, adventurous, and compelling with every turn of the page. The characters will stay with you long after you finish, and don’t be surprised if you want to read it for longer periods of time than you originally intended.Although I loved the story, I especially have to give the author props on his fine attention to historical detail and setting. This is my favorite part of the book, and makes me want to read more that the author has written. He shows what a great writer he truly is with his fine use of detail.I definitely recommend this book to everyone who loves a good story.* Thank you to the publisher of Road to Reckoning, Touchstone, for providing me with a copy of this book for review. All opinions expressed are my own. | 5.0 |
| 1819 | Great series lots of laughs | 5.0 |
| 1820 | This book was very good. The development of the story through out the book was great. I wish it was longer but I throughly enjoyed the characters. | 5.0 |
| 1821 | You have done it again Murphy!! I have finished this in only 2 days!! I laughed so hard and it definitely pulled strings for my heart!! Loved loved loved !! | 5.0 |
| 1822 | my second time reading this book and I still love it! Even though I think tally exaggerated a little to much at the end. | 5.0 |
| 1823 | Not great science fiction and not a great western. Unfortunately the author tried to blend the two and instead ended up with a predictable tale representing the most basic elements of both, with no depth. Not a bad read, I just have read some of the authors other work and know he is capable of so much more. | 3.0 |
| 1824 | Forever Your Heart is the final novel in the Beside Your Heart trilogy by Mary Whitney. In Forever Your Heart, Adam Kincaid’s POV is unfolded so we can judge for ourselves after we receive his side of the story of the events.Adam was force to go back to England with his family after his father completed his one-year commitment. Adam was upset, because leaving meant losing his relationship with Nicki Johnson. Even though Adam’s feeling for Nicki truly went away, Adam always seem to do what was right by pleasing his family. Until he discovered Nicki was working at the White House, everything changed. Adam did not know if Nicki could forgive him for the past, but hoped she would see the man he is today with a little help from his cousin, David, e hoped for the best.Author Mary Whitney romance novel, Forever Your Heart, has done an AMAZING job writing a BEAUTIFUL ROMANCE. Forever Your Heart is the third novel in the Beside Your Heart series. Mary Whitney’s novel, Forever Your Heart, is the third novel in the Beside Your Heart series which Mary has done an amazing job writing a captivating second chance love story that will have you feel as if you are on an emotional roller coaster of COMPASSION, SADNESS, HAPPINESS, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS, FRIENDSHIP, and LOVE. Even though, Forever Your Heart is the third noel in the series, Forever Your Heart can be read as a stand-alone novel.Mary Whitney’s third novel in the Beside Your Heart series, Forever Your Heart, receives – 5 AMAZING STARS! | 5.0 |
| 1825 | Full of good information. Now if you are and expert this book is not for you, but if you a beginner or mid-level prepper this book is a good investment. | 5.0 |
| 1826 | Just finished ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE. Love this book, love this family and I'm in love with Will. Actually, I can not decide which Mr. Abbott is the best.Fred is sooo cute.And the dogs! Love them all.I look forward to the story of Hannah and Nolan. | 5.0 |
| 1827 | I truly believe that learning how to prospect, sell and build any thing you market is the most valuable asset to any sales person can have. | 5.0 |
| 1828 | This series has restored my faith in Romance literature! Simone is a drop dead gorgeous woman with some issues" that we can all relate to. She has a horrible boss, a clunker of a car, and first and foremost terrible taste in men.As always, Riley j ford weaves five witty and heartfelt stories that flow through each book and keep you guessing with every turn of the page. Her jabs at pop culture throughout book 2 & 3 had me literally laughing hysterically out loud. | 5.0 |
| 1829 | The author starts with an interesting character, Emma C. a chemist and marathon runner, then adds a deadly disease, some drug traffickers, and an assortment of odd characters. I expected an epidemic with larger scale impacts and at least one life-changing development in the protagonist's character. Though the story headed that direction for the first half, it then lost focus and drew to a somewhat implausible and unsatisfying conclusion -- at least to me it was unsatisfying. This is my first Jamie Freveletti read. I believe she is a good writer who needed to work on this plot a bit more before writing the story. | 3.0 |
| 1830 | The idea for the story was pretty good, but the main character was very abrasive - not at all likeable. A more agreeable MC would have made a big difference. | 3.0 |
| 1831 | Read this little gem. Liked it a lot! If you're into the alpha male thing that Kristen is very good at giving, this is a great read for you. The sexy scenes are HOT. The characters are a bit over the top -- but you'll love them. | 4.0 |
| 1832 | Gonzalez-Wippler was the first author to provide a look at what Santeria (Regla de Ocha or Lucumi) was all about. Prior to her, most of the authors were not part of the Latin American community, so they knew nothing about the Afro – Cuban faiths and simply called it the derogatory term “voodoo” or more specifically, “Spanish voodoo.” Thanks to Gonzalez-Wippler, that changed as she gave a detailed but basic look as to how to the tradition evolved, flourished despite persecution in Cuba and why it continues to exist to this day.When I frequented to Puerto Rican community in Philly and talked to some of the santos (initiates) about the religion. This was one of the books I noticed that they had laying around and recommended to English speakers because it is a great introduction to the Santeria faith and the orishas. | 5.0 |
| 1833 | The dystopian setting is promising and the author gets two stars for some interesting ideas--an economy based on calories, the coils and springs as renewable energy sources, powered by the expenditure of calories to wind them up whether it be feeding calories to the creatures that work in the factories that wind them, or... But wow are these characters unlikeable and stereotypical. And then the brutality directed at women over and over. Very hard to get through. The constant almost fetishistic depictions of rape were unnecessary and vulgar. | 2.0 |
| 1834 | The first volume had a unique aspect, it turned on the invention of the stirrup and strong leaders emerging when in reality they didn't. The 2nd volume follows the first and the alternative history develops. While the story moves on, the characters don't develop further and this book doesn't hold as much interest as the first. It's still fun to read and well worth the price, both for entertainment and to encourage an author who seems to have some real potential. | 3.0 |
| 1835 | I bought this for a literature class in college expecting to hate it, but it's actually a good book. It's entertaining, the story moves at more than the glacial pace of most "literature". Stuff actually happens. It's written with all the even chapters starring one character and the odd chapters starring the other protagonist, a style I'm fond of. Definately worth a read. | 4.0 |
| 1836 | Finding the words to describe how much I loved this book are going to be difficult, but I'll try.It's no secret that I love everything I have read by Caisey Quinn but this book blew me away. In perfect Caisey Quinn fashion I was pulled into Van and Stella's story. It isn't a pretty one, but then again not all love stories are.Van is an addict. Sex, drugs, and rock n roll. The whole shebang. He uses alcohol and whatever drugs he can get his hands on to take him away, to numb him from everything in his past, and when that doesn't work sex does. He's drowning in all of it. He's offered his last second chance. Go to the Second Chance rehab facility and clean up or lose his band.Stella Jo wants something different out of life than running around and doing her mama's bidding. She just wants to feel something, to make a change. So instead of running back home to mama she takes a job at Second Chance Ranch Rehab.I loved seeing Van and Stella's story unfold. It was messy, ugly, sad, and beautiful all at the same time. The hardest thing in life to understand sometimes is that life isn't always pretty, sometimes it's ugly. It makes you want to check out for awhile. To forget, to stop feeling anything but oblivion. This book helps remind us of that. However it also helps remind us that life is about more than one, two, or even three chances. Sometimes all it takes is having that one person in your corner to help you fight your battles, to help remind you that you don't have to do it alone.This is one of my favorite Caisey Quinn books. She continues to amaze me with not just her writing ability but with her ability to take on something darker than she usually writes and to knock it out of the park!If you want a simple, butterflies and roses romance story this isn't it. If you want something a little edgy, sexy, and that deals with struggles of the harder part of life. then this is for you.**Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review for the blog tour** | 5.0 |
| 1837 | I really enjoyed this book. I haven't read the others in this series but I definitely will. Dani is a tough cookie and Holden is her perfect match. Great book. I'd recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 1838 | I got this for a nephew that needed a push into exploring some kind of spirituality. After recent events that transpired his response of "I don't believe in anything" was becoming hard to swallow. I hope that this book helps him find something, even if it isn't what his parents are hoping he finds. The adults in the Family had nothing but good things to say about how awesome old editions of this book is, and that they all wanted to take it from him and read it themselves. | 5.0 |
| 1839 | interesante entretenida y esperando que continue, imaginativa y bien escrita que no nos deje esperando mucho tiempo la segunda entrega | 5.0 |
| 1840 | .The items is as expected. I would definitely refer to family and friends for purchase. The book is very good | 5.0 |
| 1841 | I thought it was just a difference of one journal by way of cover color but unfortunately it didn't have an inspirational saying on each page like the original I was looking at. But it is a nice journal. | 4.0 |
| 1842 | Very moving. Acurate point of view of a little boy. The mother son bond is beautifully displayed. I loved it! | 5.0 |
| 1843 | You have the right touch to make us fall in love with THE Grey Wolves series . Made us cried, loughed along with each one of the character in the book.I wish you would write an Encore when Jen and Decebel's baby is born, Peri's mate and , Fane and Jackie .A reunion kind a book for The Grey Wolves series.What do you think Fans of The said grey wolves series.Love to know how is everyone doing in the series after the last book. | 5.0 |
| 1844 | I like Ash; nice, complicated character. The story moves along well. I look forward to more books in this series, so we can see Ash and his family develop.Thank you, Mr. Culver - excellent book! | 5.0 |
| 1845 | Quincy had been in an abusive marriage. She had finally gotten out of her failed marriage and met a beautiful man named Alex. Quincy worked in her aunts flower shop while her aunt was on a world tour. Alex's job took him out of town a lot so it was hard for them to get together. Quincy had made a name for herself by getting involved in her own sister's abusive boyfriend relationship and also in a murder case. Needless to say there is never a dull moment. | 5.0 |
| 1846 | The Odd Thomas series is exceptional fiction. Always entertaining and always riveting. I can't wait to read the next book. The characters are as odd as the hero and the writing style is different and refreshing. You know every th hung will work out yet how it will is what keeps your interest. | 5.0 |
| 1847 | Great book for diabetics...useful tool | 4.0 |
| 1848 | Full disclosure: I just bought this book to fill the time until another book came out. Best. Decision. EVER!! This book is a sweet reminder of your first love. Great read. | 5.0 |
| 1849 | Great story whether you are interested in show jumping or not. Witty writing which makes characters you would normally despise absolutely like able! If you feel the same way you should follow up Riders with Rivals, then Polo. I can't get enough of Rupert Campbell-Black! | 5.0 |
| 1850 | I didn't want it to end. I would like to see Davies write an later book like during the war using the same family. | 4.0 |
| 1851 | She really likes it and it is much less heavy than trying to stuff her Bible into her handbag! She is very happy with this International copy of the Bible. | 5.0 |
| 1852 | Great read, great book. The entire series is awesome. Can not wait for the series to continue with the next set of Wolvers. | 5.0 |
| 1853 | This was such a great read, I can't wait for part 2 please hurry up with it, and please continue to write, you're good | 5.0 |
| 1854 | If you have read books on this topic before, then you might be ready for this one. She starts off where most books finish. She assumes you are already doing it. I took this stuff in college but we never got this far. I have known only one person who was trained this well. Enjoy. | 5.0 |
| 1855 | It took a long time reading before you understood where the story was going. But not all of these series are like that. Some of the series are really good, that it makes putting up with a read like this one, worth it! Patience, it gets fantastic in the end. | 3.0 |
| 1856 | Just finished book 2 of the Fixer series. We pick up where we left off in book one. Dylan is running out to do a job and leaving Brooke with a bag of questions. Brooke now knows the real job Dylan does. She wants to know more but he keeps holding back the answers. Brooke is trying to lead a normal life but Dylan keeps giving her surprises.OK so this book was amazing. It kept surprising me with every turn. So much has happened in this book its hard not to give anything away. I have to say that with everything that this book has thrown at me, my head felt like it was going to pop. I loved it! The end caught me so of guard I'm still not sure I read it right. Wow wow wow! Book 3 here I come can't wait!*Reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors that Rock* | 5.0 |
| 1857 | I am just amazed at how well this book was written. I have never experienced the loss of a child and yet reading this made me feel as if I lost something. I feel for Charlotte, after losing your child of 3 months old, heck any age...then her husband walks out on her and not for reasons that one would think. She is left to grieve for here baby alone. But her best friends Brandy and Greg are there for her every step of the way to help her heal.I don't know what I would do if I were Charlotte but I know that Brandy and Greg did everything they could do to help Charlotte cope with her pain. They were there to pick her up when she was down and to love her more when she was going into a deeper depression. This is what friends do. When Charlotte finds out more secrets about her husband they are there to hold her up. That man was a total jerk. Then there is Greg, he is so loving and caring and really is what a good hearted person is all about.All I can say is that C.C. really did a fantastic job with this book. I enjoyed reading it even though the subject matter was difficult. The story flowed perfectly and kept me interested with the added twists and turns in the book. | 5.0 |
| 1858 | Oh how I wanted to absolutely love you..... I am a major mc and marine fan. Anything that includes one of not both is sure to be a winner. Although, this didn't quite make it to spectacular. The instant love between the two characters is just such a major turn off. The number one cardinal rule for me is do not under any circumstance make characters immediately fall head over heels in a romance. This makes everything in the story to follow cheap and unnatural leading readers to question motive and validity. Everything about Wreck You oozed with potential, but with such a drastic faux pas in the first chapter I was ruined for the remainder. | 2.0 |
| 1859 | As Seen On TV! And by that I mean this read like a very good sit-com! Funny, witty, excellent dialogue and well written. Great book if you are looking to laugh out loud! | 5.0 |
| 1860 | Not a book for an casual reader. Great if you are researching for a college level paper. Unfortunately, I bought this book for a younger reader and she found it a snooze. | 3.0 |
| 1861 | I chose this book because I felt it would be interesting. It kept my attention the whole time. I enjoyed the relationship that developed between Karla and Adam. I would recommend the whole series. | 5.0 |
| 1862 | Every time I read another book in this series I'm left with a big silly grin on my face. Matt and Nicole's story was no different.Matt was always a bit of a mystery in the prior books. You just knew he had a dark side (I mean that in the best sense of the word of course-Wowza!!).I adored Nicole. She was such a wonderful heroine who wasn't weak yet was able to show her vulnerability and kind hearted towards everyone around her. She was an independent woman who had a successful business and a wonderful BFF. I loved her sense of humor and great banter with Matt. I wanted to hug her when she opened up to Matt.Matt and Nicole's initial meeting was HOT! Their chemistry was immediate and Matt assumed his role as Dom to perfection. His bossiness in the bedroom left me swooning.Matt and Nicole's journey evolved into an extremely sweet, passionate and lovely story.It's always such a treat to have the rest of the Montgomery clan playing a big parted in the stories. I laughed myself silly many times and their love and devotion towards each other is heartwarming.If you are a fan of this series, you are going to love Matt and Nicole's story. | 4.0 |
| 1863 | Marsha West's debut novel is a gripping romantic thriller with a gutsy heroine, Jill, an enigmatic hero with a chip on his shoulder, Jerrod, and a cast of likeable and well drawn supporting characters. When Jill decides she's got to leave Texas to put the murders of her husband and father behind her and make a fresh start, she little suspects the catastrophic secret her father has left her. Nor does she anticipate the unreasonable aggression she'll be shown by local lawyer and politician, Jerrod.'The harder they fall..' is a good precept for writers to employ and boy does Jerrod fall. Jill has made a decision when she discovers her father's secret and she sticks with it. Maybe this reader would have liked a bit more common sense, but West stays true to the characterisation she's drawn and you can respect that.The romance is well crafted and the setting beautiful. An excellent read, but keep the lights on for some of the scary bits. | 4.0 |
| 1864 | I can't remember the last time (if ever) I got to the end of a book with tears streaming down my face, laughing hysterically.This is, without a doubt, one of the best books I've ever read. Creative, inventive, touching, even scary at moments, it is the work of a true master at both the craft and art of writing.Most of the characters are inherited from the previous book, including the main character, Tyson (The Kid), an incredibly smart, precocious young fellow who is as broken as he is brilliant. Ty and his his brother, Derrick (Bear), were abandoned by their mother when Ty was only five. Bear raised him, being father, friend and brother to Ty. He is the only one who could get him through the panic attacks that have ruled his life, holding him and exhorting him to "breathe... hold, two...hold,...three...hold, breathe". He pretty much gave up his life to support and protect The Kid and, along the way, married the love of his life, Oliver (Otter).Ty has only one friend in the world, an overgrown boy, some years older than him, whom he befriended when he was assiduously tracking an ant on the sidewalk. The two became inseparable, and Dominic (Dom) became part of his family. Dominic was damaged, too, which is likely why the two felt such an immediate bond. When Dominic was just a kid, his father attacked his mother, in front of him, and though he stabbed him seven times to protect her, he was too late to save her. He never got over that and spent the rest of his youth bouncing around the Foster Care system.Although Dominic was huge and strong, he was shy and withdrawn. Only Ty brought him out of his shell. Their love never went beyond friendship, if for no other reason, the age difference between them would have made a more intimate relationship out of the question.At the age of 15, Ty is accepted at Dartmouth and has to leave Seafare, Oregon, his home, and move to New Hampshire to attend school. Of course, this rips the two best friends apart. Even worse, Ty sees Dom kissing a woman and, literally, flips out, hiding in a bathtub and unable to breathe. Now he knows that the boy he loves more than anyone with the exception of his brother, Bear, is not available, and never will be.For the next four years, Ty will neither accept calls nor visits from Dom - and he is falling apart. The main plot of the book is the journey of these two wonderful, but damaged men, back to each other."The Art Of Breathing" is a complex book with a host of subplots and secondary characters, every one of them well-developed, unique, eccentric and brimming with personality. Among them is Ty's bigendered Dartmouth friend, Corey (sometimes Kori) and the friends she brings into Tyson's life, including a renowned female impersonator and a whole cast of bizarre and loving people surrounding her, a long-lost sister, a horny "straight" college roommate who keeps trying to get Ty into bed, Dom's spouse, a team of horny frat boys playing volleyball on the beach, and the beloved Mrs. Paquinn whose voice is heard throughout the book despite the fact that she is long-departed.And speaking of voices, I don't know any contemporary author who handles dialogue as well as Mr. Klune. Not only is it believable and authentic, it's sometimes poetic and, often, totally over-the-top. In his role as protector, Bear is known to have flights of paranoia. One such amazing scenario spins out when Ty is scheduled to drive his roommate from Oregon to Tucson. Bear is terrified of the two driving, alone, 1500 miles from home. He goes into this wild riff in which he fantasies that their car breaks down in the desert, right next to a former meatpacking plant. Ty, the vegetarian animal activist would, of course, have to explore it, at which time he would be kidnapped by the serial-killing cult that inhabits the plant.... you get the drift. These excursions into fantasy are often hilarious. In fact, the book is laugh-out-loud funny in places, even as it deals with difficult and sad situations, leaving the reader confused as to whether to laugh or cry. As I mentioned earlier, I did both - often at the same time.The writing is nothing less than brilliant. I bookmarked some passages just to go back and enjoy the rhythm, metaphor, poetry and laugh-out-loud humor of some of Mr. Klune's words.One of the secondary characters, Anna, admonishes her young son, JJ:"And why don't we eat glitter and glue any more? Anna asked her son.Because you said it makes my poop look like abstract art."Despite the humor and the incredibly interesting and attractive characters, Mr. Klune has some very serious points to make about family - and how so many traditional families fail, resulting in damaged kids. And how important it is that, today, we have the invaluable opportunity to make our own families, families built on love, not accident of birth. The whole book, in fact, is a paean to friendship, commitment and brotherhood.There is one meme that ties the whole book together - a single word that the nine-year-old Ty just learned the same day that he met Dominic - "inevitable". That very first day, when asked by Ty whether they would be best friends, Dom replies "It's inevitable". All through the book, inevitability keeps popping up to tie its many parts together. And, of course, Dom and Tyson are, indeed, inevitable.If you're looking for a first-class read with brilliant characters and equally brilliant writing, this is the book. If you're looking for a book that's profoundly beautiful, this is the book. Thank you, Mr. Klune, from the bottom of my heart. | 5.0 |
| 1865 | Other than Eckhart Tolle, I found Patrick McKeown as the only person from from the west (that I have read and I have read at least several dozens of books on related topics over the past 30 years) that has the fragrance of a meditation master.Highly recommended if you have any interest in these topics: anxiety, breathing, mindfulness, meditation.Also helpful for asthma and general good health.You'll learn to breath to exercise better.What I learned about breathing, oxygen and carbon di-oxide (CO2) is opposite of what I knew (I am 50+ and former engineer at Intel). That deep breathing and faster breathing cause trouble. Totally counter-intuitive for me.The method is simple to learn.Give it a try and expect to be amazed. | 5.0 |
| 1866 | This is a MUST read for fans of the Archtype and Prototype! This is a short story set in the months prior to the raid that freed Emma and is told from the perspective of Noah and Declan. My only complaint is that it is so short. I loved being in each of these men’s head and feel that we get a better understanding of how these men became who they are. We also get a better idea of what all is wrong with this world and society. Short answer: Men with unparalleled and unchecked power run amok. This story answered a lot of questions I had after reading Prototype, but also left me wanting even more. I SO want to see this society changed!I’m still a fan of Declan, and am heartbroken to learn of how he became the bad guy for this series. I am almost as outraged for what happen to him as to what it is like for females living in this world. He was controlled and manipulated as much as they were. Then there is Noah. I like him even more now that I’ve learned so much about him. It was also interesting to meet so many other members of his family. It would be interesting to follow their lives for a while as well. I think good things could be seen from them too.This book sparks a lot of outrage in me for the way some of the characters are treated, hell how one half of the human species is treated. I hope Ms. Waters continues and finds a way to liberate the female population in the world she created. I so want to be there when the men that created these rules for face justice for what they have created.Great read! Answers many questions and gives us a perspective of what life is like that we don’t get from the other two books. | 5.0 |
| 1867 | This is the sequel to Bringing Her Wolf where Chloe Weiss was turned from a null to a full wolf by her mate Jackson Swift.Chloe feels like her dreams have come true. Her Wolf has finally made an appearance and she found her mate, her love Jackson. Now if she can only get the rest of her pack to accept her everything would be perfect. Right? Wrong! The woman in her pack resent her for snapping up Jackson, the handsome alpha to be. And they consider her to be too weak to be an Allah's mate.If this isn't bad enough, Jackson's childhood friend is determined to break them apart and take him for herself. Chloe has to learn how to fight for what she wants and to trust that her she-wolf is strong enough to take whatever gets thrown her way.While I liked the plot and the intrigue Michelle Fox threw in I found myself having a hard time connecting with Chloe. I wanted that strong, kick ass attitude all the time. | 4.0 |
| 1868 | I bought this to add to my grandchildren's (ages 7-10) "play things at Grandma's house." And it will be added, as I found it to be a well written and fun read. | 5.0 |
| 1869 | As I have said in other reviews of Ms. Reichs' books, I have been a fan since book one. I've loved each and every one. This is no exception. | 5.0 |
| 1870 | This book was very suspenseful, exciting and funny. I hope you have another book with Alabama in it.I off to read more of your books.. | 5.0 |
| 1871 | These are standard paper folders, but are very pretty. I wish they made a set with a mix of patterns as I could tell what is in each folder by the cover. | 5.0 |
| 1872 | The book will appeal to both garden lovers and those who are interested in what life was like in late 1800s Germany in the household of a well-to-do Countess. Von Arnim (she wrote "Enchanted April" and other novels) is a fascinating woman, a lady who shunned city-life for an isolated house in the country. She spends her days enjoying nature and her garden and much prefers the solitude over visitors. The first half of the book deals mostly with her experiences learning about her garden and growing various plants. She veers off a bit in the last part of the book and goes into much detail about a young female houseguest. Overall, a fascinating glimpse into what life was like then and her descriptions of nature and the countryside are wonderful. | 4.0 |
| 1873 | As readers of Weber's books know he ranks with the best. I was given the first book of this series as a gift. Being unfamiliar with his work before I didn't know what to expect. I've been reading Sci-Fi and Fantasies for years starting with The Hobbit in the '60's. Weber ranks with Eddings, Jordan and Brooks. I don't have all this series, but an excellent continuation of a fine collection of work. | 5.0 |
| 1874 | Title: Sharing Christ with the DyingAuthor: Melody RossiPublisher: Bethany HouseISBN: 978-0-7642-1165-2“Someone whom you love is on the most difficult journey that can ever be taken. This person is lost, but you know the Way. For a little while you have the opportunity to walk along together,” Melody Rossi writes in the introduction of her book, "Sharing Christ with the Dying: Bringing Hope to Those Near the End of Life.This one hundred and ninety-two page paperback targets those interested in helping others who are dying, especially solidifying their relationship with Jesus Christ. Mainly the New American Standard Version of the Bible is used, along with the NIV, NKJV, TEV, NLT, and ESV. Due to its subject of dying and death, it would not be appropriate for immature readers.Watching a loved one die is heart-wrenching, humbling, and sad. Confidently knowing if the person will be in Heaven with the Lord is peaceful, joyous, and gives hope. In Rossi’s book, comfort and encouragement are blended with information and tips to assist dealing with the end of life on this earth.After acknowledgements and an introduction, there are four divisions of eighteen chapters along with an appendix. With bullet point lists, Bible verses for support, and tips, the book also contains the writer’s own experiences having dealt with four loved ones’ passing in a twenty-eight month period.Explaining how she was available when her mother, stepmom, and father accepted Christ’s gift of eternal salvation on their death beds, the first part of the book is about being called by God on the who, what, why, when, where, and how in regard to serving at one’s side during their last days. Questionnaires are included for the caregiver and loved one.Part two offers tools such as helping loved ones know their eternal destination and getting personal and professional support, along with obtaining documentation for medical, end-of-life wishes, et cetera.The third section discusses the caregiver’s role more in depth and involves spiritual warfare, having endurance, and leaning on God’s love while making one’s final arrangements.In the final five chapters, not only are loose ends tied up regarding one’s demise, physical changes, the finality of death, and how to grieve are evaluated with Bible verses and spiritual hymns.Knowing all of us will one day die (unless the Rapture occurs first), Rossi encourages caregivers to understand God is in control regarding their loved ones’ souls when they are ushered into eternity.Thanks to Bethany House for furnishing this complimentary book in exchange for a review based on the reader’s opinion. | 4.0 |
| 1875 | Don't start it if you are only in a position to ready a few pages everyday. Once started you will not want to put it down. | 5.0 |
| 1876 | Beautifully written and captivating story of a friendship between a young boy and girl in war-torn Nazi Germany. Creative writing at its best! Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 1877 | Good read. Moved the series along quicker than some others. Cook's series is a breath of fresh air. Glad I found him. | 5.0 |
| 1878 | I COULD NOT PUT THE BOOK DOWN IT REMINDED ME OF THE WONDERFUL BOOKS BY KATHERINE WOODRISS AND JOHANNA LINDSEY.A TRUE WONDERFUL ROMANCE WITH SUSPENSE AND BEAUTIFUL WRITING.I TRULY ENJOYED THIS NOVEL. | 5.0 |
| 1879 | I found this book to serve a very important ministry in the lives of all of us who are married and need to hear this subject. It serves a large number of situations that the normal couple questions. The Biblical principles are not changed to fit the book but the book shares God's perspective as I have known it to be. Thank you for your straight forward response to this subject. | 5.0 |
| 1880 | All the basics at your fingertips, easy to use and small enough to tote around. I have quilted for many years, and this reference guide eliminates much of the math when buying fabric for odd shaped pieces. Definitely a must have and a great gift for all quilters no matter what the skill level. | 5.0 |
| 1881 | Every single book Michelle Stimpson writes is spectacular. Every book about Mama B is so Wonderful. Mama B is always there to help everyone she comes in contact with. She gives them Hope when it seems like all hope is loss. | 5.0 |
| 1882 | Alan Furst is able to report on minor details that reflect knowledge of his subject, 1930-1950 Europe. I have learned much about thie sim period. | 5.0 |
| 1883 | I read this book, Flow, and the Power of Habit around the same time. This was by far the best of the three. Unlike numerous other books that simply rehash scientific studies, the author breaks down what has been observed and proven in experiments regarding willpower and turns the knowledge into actionable advice that anyone can apply to their life.There are a lot of tactical tips that are sprinkled thoughout the book regarding this. One for example is that at a moment when you feel like giving up (say not working out, or cheating on your diet), to remember the long-term goal of being in great shape vs the immediate gratification of splurging on bad food. But to always frame the temptation as a long-term vs short-term question.There are also a number of different justifications that we always tell ourselves, such as "I ran 4 miles today so I deserve a piece of chocolate cake"... The author actually goes through a number of these one by one - and it's interesting because I am guilty of many if not all of these from time to time. The author explains why each one of these rationalizations sabotage our long-term interests. The first step is being aware, and the author does a good job bringing visibility to the most common rationalizations of failing willpower challenges.The two activities that have been shown time and time again to increase willpower and overall happiness in life across numerous studies are exercise and meditation.One other part of the book I enjoyed was where the author got into the dichotomy between our 'future selves' and our 'present selves'. When we think about ourself in the future, we imagine some perfect version of ourselves free of stress and anxiety with more free time and with that version of ourself actually progessing towards our goals. In reality though, there's no reason why our future self would be any less stressed out or anxious, or would go running 5 miles a day per say, if we're not doing those things now.The author makes an interesting point that your *current* activities define your future self, which seems obvious but is not. So if you imagine your future self to be living a particular lifestyle or achieving some lofty goals, you need to be taking direct steps towards those things now and not also at some point in the future.Overall this was a great book, I'd highly recommend to anyone. | 5.0 |
| 1884 | William Meikle is a Scottish writer, now living in Newfoundland, Canada. I happen to enjoy his frequent Facebook posts with pictures of icebergs floating by. That has nothing to do with this book, I just happen to like those pics.As fate would have it, I also happen to like Willie's new book. Set in his native Scottland, The Exiled, features brothers, John and Alan Grainger. The former is a copper and the later a cub reporter.They don't really keep in touch until the brutal slaying of a black swan and the simultaneous disappearance of a six-year-old girl bring them together and throw them into a compelling mystery which takes them to a place neither of them even knew existed. They may not have been close before, but let an outsider try to harm one, the other will give his all for his brother.I loved the mood, the settings, and the colorful language of The Exiled. I found the story to be original and well written. "'There's always been stories about these parts,' he said, almost a whisper. 'You can't swing a cat around here without hitting a haunted castle or a fairy wood or a bogle's cave. There are some things that can't be explained--some things you shouldn't look at too closely. That's all I'm saying.'"The Exiled is certainly not a pleasant story. It's horror, plain and simple, with some pretty grim stuff, and the truth is beyond belief.As I was preparing this review, I happened upon the following quote from the author and I thought I'd share..."The nightmare? I've been having it off and on since I was a boy. It's of a bird - a huge, black, bird. The stuff that dreams are made of.In the nightmare I'm on the edge of a high sea cliff. I feel the wind on my face, taste salt spray, smell cut grass and flowers. I feel like if I could just give myself to the wind I could fly. Then it comes, from blue, snow covered mountains way to the north, a black speck at first, getting bigger fast. Before I know it it is on me, enfolding me in feathers. It lowers its head, almost like a dragon, and puts its beak near my ear. It whispers.I had the dream many times, and always woke up at this point.Then, in 1991, I heard what it said.'Will we talk about the black bird?'The next morning, for the first time since 1976, I wrote a story. It wasn't a very good story, but something had been woken up, and the day after that I wrote another, a wee ghost story. It didn't have a black bird in it, but it did have some jazz, and a sultry broad, a murder and some dancing. When that one made me 100 pounds in a ghost story competition, I was on my way.The bird comes back and whispers to me every couple of years - I've come to think of it as my spirit guide. Although it terrifies me, it also reassures me in a weird kind of way. As long as it's around, I'll still be a writer and not just a drunk with weird ideas he can't express.The bird's most recent appearance was last year, and the next morning I had an idea. THE EXILED, my Darkfuse novel is a way of making sense of that dream - I think I got close to the heart of it.Will we talk about the black bird?"The Exiled will be published in paperback and for the Kindle on July 1, 2014 from Darkfuse, a small press that, in my opinion, has become synonymous with quality.Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 1885 | My favorite thing about the book is the visual connection between steps. If you're at all advanced, it will be too simple for you though, and just an occasional resource. | 4.0 |
| 1886 | Much better than the first one. Can't wait to read the next one. Hot yet suspenseful. Good book with a decent plot | 3.0 |
| 1887 | While this is a romance, and it probably has more than its fair share of sex scenes, it also has the whole saga of the Oblivion band coming into their own. I think it might have been a little too long, but it kept my interest and was actually interesting. It gives some insight into the whole tour mentality. I enjoyed reading it. There was an actual, good story here. | 4.0 |
| 1888 | This is my second time reading this book. I initially read it in March if 2013. I must say that second time us a charm, especially since I'm familiar with the characters. I absolutely loved this story, just as I did "Commitment" and "Afterwards". Looking forward to Nia's next release,T | 5.0 |
| 1889 | I liked the short story better than the full Steelheart. I am looking forward to the next story in hopes that it continues to improve. I am a big Sanderson fan, but I have had a hard time getting into this story. If the extreme costumes and super names were meant to be tongue in cheek, it would be different. However, I get the impression that they are not meant to be. As it is, I just wish he would stop writing these stories and focus on The Stormlight Archive. | 4.0 |
| 1890 | I'm so happy for Derek and Sophia. I love this series, it always has my interest for the beginning to the end of every book. | 5.0 |
| 1891 | This was undoubtedly well written and worth giving a read. I breezed through it in one sitting. I adore erotica as much as the next girl, and I love a story with steamy sex, but it seemed like the plot suffered a bit to force in more sex, so I went with four stars. | 4.0 |
| 1892 | This is a very good book to read if you want to deepen your relationship to God. Humility is a key ingredient in becoming like Jesus and Andrew Murray gives us some steps we can take in this journey. I was convicted and encouraged. | 4.0 |
| 1893 | What I loved about this book is that you get a piece of the other Ferro Brother too. Since I have read the other books.. this one I felt gives a little update and a better insight to the world of the Ferros. I love some all these books are connected and it get to see certain parts through each brothers eyes. After reading this book.. I understand the brothers better. I think this book gave you the background of each and that makes me want to read the other books over again because I will have a better understanding. I did fall in love with Cassie and I think she is a little feisty just like Avery and Sidney are.. I can't wait for another stripped book. I do hope that the girls can have more parts together because I feel that it would be funny for them all to compare notes about each of the brothers. | 4.0 |
| 1894 | Daly and Jeremiah came from different worlds. Daly’s father was running for State Senate and demanded she put on a good show for the media. His demand for perfection only worsened after her mother died. Jeremiah was struggling to makes ends meet for his younger siblings by working as an enforcer for the Dixie Mafia. Her brother, Toby was warned by their father to stay away from ‘trash like him’ or he’d be cut off. Disowned by their father, Toby moved in with Jeremiah to continue a life of crime. Daly and Jeremiah’s friendship evolved into an impenetrable bond; or so they thought.Three years later, Daly is forced to make an appearance in his BDSM club, the Underground to deliver a ‘gift’ left on her front porch. His brother’s high school class ring. The last time Jeremiah received the ring he had to save his brother’s life and career, but ended up loosing Daly and her trust. AND he is not about to let that happen again.I loved how their history slowly unfolded throughout the story and kept my full attention. The chemistry and heat between these two was phenomenal with several moments of breathlessness. *sigh* this is definitely a panty changing experience.CAN NOT wait to see where this series leads us.If you are a fan of Unrestrained by S.E. Lund or Bared to You by Sylvia Day, this is a book for you. | 5.0 |
| 1895 | Richard Rodriguez riffs eloquent (and elegant, frequently) in this collection of essays that he intends as an autobiographic statement. My favorite chapters were on California (Disappointment) and Cesar Chavez (Saint Cesar of Delano) in which Rodriguez's insights are both personal and startlingly convincing.If there is a uniting thread in this collection, it is the essays devoted to examination of the three religions that sprang of desert origins--Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The author's own ambivalent but steady connection to Catholicism is examined throughout, particularly when he is musing about homosexuality and women. His observations on these subjects are compelling and authentic.Rodriguez's writing can be both lyrical and opaque, and it takes some patience to sort through some of his often meandering thoughts. This style is also a strength (at least for me) as it requires some proactive digging by the reader for the nuggets that are more often than not buried in the prose. | 4.0 |
| 1896 | Great read and not only for the home but I found it helpful to me as a non Cleric that feels the responsibility to Minister to the world at large. It is important to me that I give the world the Word in such a way that it is not watered down but doesn't turn people away because of the delivery. Two people can say the same thing and get two different reactions. This is important enough to me that I was willing to consider taking advice from those more experienced than I. | 5.0 |
| 1897 | You sort of have to love Adrian Tomine. I do. So, I can't be anything but biased. This is an excellent compilation. | 5.0 |
| 1898 | Two years in advance of the hundredth anniversary, VERDUN is a timely consideration of the landmark battle period. Paul Jankowski shows his colors even before his text begins by his telling 'in Memoriam', a dedication to the great and greatly under appreciated historian, Richard Cobb. Respect for the Cobb style or method of doing history plays out in this compelling, nicely written book.Not only was Verdun the longest battle of the Great War, it may be the most interesting. As a place, Verdun was condemned by geography to be both sanctuary and charnel house thousands of years ago. It has natural strategic location as the gateway from what became central France to the Rhineland. It oversaw the best crossing of the Meuse River from pre-Roman times. Unobvious, complex and ambivalent all come to mind when considering the period containing this battle phenomenon.If you are looking for traditional military history play-by-play, this work may disappoint. Jankowski reaches beyond the record, the order-of-battle, to the larger phenomenon that it became to the larger world, then and since. There is some complaining about his Cobbesian approach to history as inappropriate meditation. Jankowski meticulously considers all sources to cobble together the realities of the super-phenomenon of all that was and is Verdun. A simple history of the battle beckons further."Legend has its reality, the battle has its own, and the history of the first not only invites the history of the second: it requires it.", as Jankowski quotes Jean Baptiste Duroselle.This durable historian gives us a well-trodden bibliography that is no mere decoration. His notes lay bare deep scholarship, analysis and consideration.Sapper and tunnel-rat, Jankowski is our best guide to see with German eyes, and then with French eyes; and more, and deeper through the layers of misplayed mousetraps. He lays before us the bitter-hard irony of desperate folly. | 5.0 |
| 1899 | A Mate's Bite, has some over-lapping scenes with The Scent of a Mate and well Nate is just as yummy as Aric, perhaps even more so and Karla good grief I loved her, "his big body loomed over her. She swallowed hard. "You're..um...you're naked." Nate when he's into his wolf side that man is all animal, "baby," he groaned. A quick flick of his wet tongue and he licked her belly in a circle. "You smell delicious" He holds nothing back where his girl is concerned, "baby, the wild side wants to eff you senseless," he said, his voice deeper and harder due to how turned-on he was." He knows how to get his girl going, "I was going to say you're going to rub that sexy body of yours all over me, and then I'm going to eat your pu**y to the point you're going to think you died and went to heaven." I really do love this series, but I'm really looking forward to Ellie and Caleb's story. | 5.0 |
| 1900 | I loved it! I don't ordinarily read about serial killers but just love every book of Nick Pirog's I have read so far. It was fun to read this one, his very first one. | 5.0 |
| 1901 | I stumbled across this book in a bookstore and wrote the title down to check it out down the road. I found that note awhile ago and ordered the book from Amazon for my Kindle. We have all bought bad books and I think those of us who love short stories and anthologies know it's a crap shoot as to what the book will be like, or how good it will be. We've all bought/read at least one that had just one good story and the rest sucked. This is How You Die is one of the best subject/idea based anthologies out there, hands down. The stories run from tragic to humourous to horrifying and all points in between. Sometimes you hit all of the notes in the same story. I wasn't super familar with most of the authors involved but in my opinion they really delivered on the subject matter.This book does play on the fears of our own mortality and asks the million dollar question of if you could know how you were going to die would you want to? For me, no I really don't think i would, but the authors in these stories struggle with that question in a believable manner and many different paths were taken. Some chose to know, some ultimately didn't. Some fought their inevitability, some surrendered to it, which is a lot like facing down death from what I've seen in those I've known who knew via illness that their clock was winding down.The simple premise is that a machine will tell you how you will die but not when or where. And while there are a few loopholes, for lack of another term, in the vagueness or off the wall possibilities, it's inevitable, like death itself, that the line printed on your card is true and unavoidable.I can say for myself that I as great as this book was, and as much as I recommend it, I couldn't plow through it. The subject matter is pretty dark even if the authors handle it differently, and even though there is humor, along with the suspense and horror, some of the themes are universal and some very true to life. There are stories in here that made me laugh, and made me cry. A few like the one of the mirror twins, has stuck with me weeks after I read it, and goes down as one of my favorite short stories of all time. So I had to read a story or two here and there versus reading it in one sitting or even inside of one week. Your milage may vary, but even though as I've said the authors do a fantastic job, it's heavy subject matter when we're talking about death and it's inevitability.Highly recommend this one. One of the best anthologies I've ever come across. I don't think you'll be disappointed if short stories and/or theme based anthologies are your thing. | 5.0 |
| 1902 | Many twists and turns as this story unfolds. Intriguing characters set in Montana with a background of Indian dialect, lore and shaman wisdom.I could not stop reading this book until The end. | 5.0 |
| 1903 | I give it a 2 stars at it lacks drama and confrontations, etc.. It was a little predictable, which I don't fancy at all. Personally, it was a good story... | 2.0 |
| 1904 | I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I felt like the story was undeveloped and very slow to point and then rushed into a climax only to abruptly end with a cliffhanger. Vincent was a hot, sexy guy; Kristen was an angsty female. Definitely has the bones to be a great story just not there yet. | 2.0 |
| 1905 | Grisham worked his magic once again and brought his characters to life. A thoughtful and compelling story although not particularly gripping. | 4.0 |
| 1906 | Like many others, I found the story to be completely unbelievable and Donovan just plain creepy. I am not going to rehash all the "ick" factors because there are multiple 1 star reviews that sum it up nicely.Hope the next one doesn't stink like this one | 1.0 |
| 1907 | I absolutely could not read Arcane Solutions fast enough. Just as soon as I am done giving a huge thumbs up I'm starting the next one in this series! Discord Jones series is proving to be an awesome new Urban Fantasy ride. I highly recommend everyone who loves urban fantasy/paranormal to dig in!! | 4.0 |
| 1908 | What a sweet story this is and it's poem too!!! The Mystical Wood is for kidsfrom 4 to 104. I read the poem out loud to my bunny and piggy bear (my dogswere asleep in the other room so I'll have to read it to them later) and I lovedit! Even though I celebrated the 23rd anniversary of my 29th birthday lastAugust, I am still young enough to know a great adventure when I read one andThe Mystical Wood is a great adventure. I read about a giant bee withoutscreaming, and giggled at the dragon and t-rex and enjoyed reading the poem outloud even if my bunny (Fluffums) and piggy bear (that's what I call my guineapig Nigel) decided to sleep through the tale. It made me laugh, and "ahhhhh"and the illustrations tickled my fancy. lol When my son comes back fromcollege, I'll have to make sure I read it to him and will let him look at theillustrations as we go. You're never too young or too old for a great tale!When I have grandchildren, very far into the future, I'll read The Mystical Woodto them as well. Thanks for the Kindle file for my honest review Simon! :) | 5.0 |
| 1909 | This is such a great book to read. I love this series a lot. I haven't had the chance to finish reading the rest of them, but this is a perfect summer series to read. | 5.0 |
| 1910 | I like the calendar a lot because I am a fan of Thomas Kinkade anyway. Thank you for asking for my opinion. | 4.0 |
| 1911 | I want to read more of her stuff. Where was she when I was sleepless post partum? I needed to read this at that time it would have helped. | 5.0 |
| 1912 | This book was really well-written and realistic. I enjoyed Jordan's tone--this is the first book of hers that I've read. I felt like the science fiction aspects were sound and the governmental ones as well. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the author's holier than thou personal comments at the end of the novel. | 4.0 |
| 1913 | What an extraordinary experience to be awakened to possibilities that may one day be part of the future. This was an exciting read full of suspense and intrigue | 5.0 |
| 1914 | The sticker book was a big hit for my granddaughter's 3 rd. Birthday. She immediately peeled them off and gave one to everyone at the party. | 5.0 |
| 1915 | This is the 2nd time, that I have ordered this book.....it is that good! For everyone who is being manipulated by others, or being sucked dry by relatives....read this book! | 5.0 |
| 1916 | The opening has us sympathizing with David over his having inherited an elegant, expensive brothel. As we are told this should be every young gentleman's unbridled fantasy. David Worthington, fourth Viscount Fairly, bemoans the fact. Owning a brothel brings a myriad of problems.David's interest in Mrs Letticia Banks is due to her having been the mistress of his deceased brother-in-law, Lord Amery.David needs a Madame, Letticia needs employment. Certainly this looks like a way forward for both of them.Of course, nothing is that simple. As David and Letty are thrown together the attraction between them surfaces. And of course Letty's road to her current state has a sympathetic back story.Oh and yes, 'feet' feature once more in this masterful Lonely Lords addition. As David and Letty embark on a fuller relationship David reflects, 'he'd touched her feet before, and it seemed a safe--and biblically humble--place to start.' I love the imagery of this line.Douglas Allen, the Viscount of Amery becomes one of my hero's in his discussion about women with David. No wonder he and David are friends. Two compassionate men, yet both so very different. I have enjoyed them both right from the first moment of meeting them.His confidences to David about Letty reveal the thoughtful depths of the man. Douglas, adorable man, shocks David by suggesting that rather than bed Letty, he David, should marry her. Well that rather takes David aback!I loved it when Douglas describes David as 'an odd duck...a saint by some standards, a lunatic by others.' This is such an apt comment about David.Once more David's medical know come to the fore in relation to Douglas's wife Rose, her pregnancy and the impending birth. We learn more about David's previous life and marriage.What a wonderful person he is and Letty matches him.The emotions, the sensitivity of David, the sympatico of Letty make for some singularly sweet love scenes, that hum with the very essence of tender love, desire, understanding and appreciation.So why does Letticia want to leave him? Therein is the mystery! A mystery right to the end.I do so love this family, all are as mismatched and charismatic as David's eyes, and I love that they rally in support of each other and stand shoulder to shoulder!A NetGalley ARC | 5.0 |
| 1917 | I enjoyed this book! I finished reading it in one day! This is a great book and i suggest it! 👍👍👍👍👍 | 5.0 |
| 1918 | Some of the directions are a bit difficult to follow.With some practice, have so far figured out the ones I wanted. | 4.0 |
| 1919 | I enjoyed this last book of the series. It was intelligent and well written with a good ending (better than several other distopian fiction books I've read) | 4.0 |
| 1920 | can't wait to read the next book! it will be awesome to see concert come into her powers and see the relationship between would and Scarlett develop. | 5.0 |
| 1921 | Jack is a very experienced man. He's the type of man who dates the flavor of the week--a different girl at every turn. He's got to settle down and change his image in order to get the promotion he's after. My first impression wasn't very favorable of Jack...but things aren't always what they seem to be. I thought Jack was very determined, yet he had a tender side that I loved watching come out. He chased and Sabrina kept trying to run...right back into the arms of her ex-fiance.Sabrina's ex-fiance still wants her around, but he's trying to decide if she's really what he wants. The plan Jack comes up with will allow her to make this guy feel jealous--to see if he truly does want to come back to her. Sabrina is hesitant and tries to outrun Jack's charms. She's very "by the book" about life and is very orderly. Everything has a plan and a place in her life, until Jack starts to turn things upside down.I loved the chemistry between the two of them. I loved watching them evolve and grow and come to know what they really wanted in life.Content: a few expletives; no violence; mild innuendo and kissing. Clean for an older reader. | 5.0 |
| 1922 | Love the way she writes, very relaxing to read her books. I haven't read all of them as yet but I am working on it. | 4.0 |
| 1923 | For me this book was just two and a half stars. The characters took too long to get together with silly misunderstandings. When they finally got together she runs away from him with another misunderstanding. The end felt too rushed. I was annoyed with the second book when they were little together because of the tour. I thought they would be together more in the last book and got disappointed when that didn't happened. | 2.0 |
| 1924 | I've done quilting on my own with no guidance and as much fun as it was, it will be a lot more fun in the future because of this book. Quilting is a lost art, and it is an art. Crafts of all kinds are therapeutic in more ways than one. They warm the heart and settle the mind. At least that is what I have found with the quilts that I've done. I wished that I had a simple guide. Now I do. I'm sure many will enjoy this book and be inspired to take up this delightful craft. Nothing keeps you as warm as a homemade quilt! | 5.0 |
| 1925 | In this the ninth mystery in the Samantha Sweet Series the formula deviates a bit from the formula of the previous eight. It goes without saying there is a dead body in the story. Taos is having a Chocolate Festival a weekend dedicated to all things chocolate and Samantha Sweet is chosen to coordinate the entire event. The event is being held in the ballroom of a local hotel with vendors from all the pastry and bakery shops from Taos and the surrounding area. New Mexico will be on a sugar high for days. The committee that is formed to put the event on seems to be filled with strong personalities that don’t play well with others especially with a newcomer to the area Carinda Carter who has the ability to rub everybody the wrong way including Sam. One of the girls on the committee is Sarah Williams who was a friend of Bertha Martinez who you recall was the woman who gave that special wooded box with the seemingly magical powers in Sam’s possession . With this knowledge Sam is hoping she can get some insight into that box from Sarah. Our old friend Bobul make a cameo to give a warning to Sam about that mystery box and people that may want to get a hold of it people that may not care how they get a hold of it. Meanwhile back at the ranch actually the next ranch over from Beau and Sam’s ranch Bruce Mulvane’s signed a contract to allow hippies, flower children and other assorted Peace and Love types to use his land for a festival and Sheriff Cardwell who I still have not warmed up to immediate heads out to the ranch to harass them because we all know hippies are troublemakers. This book starts out a bit slow gains momentum towards the middle then concludes at full speed to a opened ended conclusion . This is by far the best in the Samantha Sweet Series. Sam is growing as a self assured confident woman not the timid no chance taking girl we first met in Sweet Masterpiece. She is going to need that confidence because in the open ended conclusion it looks like Samantha Sweet is in deep, deep do-do for the foreseeable future she may need to give fellow Taos resident Charlie Parker a call. | 5.0 |
| 1926 | This book was a big disappointment to me. I have read most of Melissa Foster's books and enjoyed them greatly. This one dragged on and on and was soooo predictable. If this is the first of hers that you have read, you should read her series books and they will keep you interested and give you a great read. | 2.0 |
| 1927 | I no longer recall how or why I acquired my copy of this naughty little gem, but it will remain in my Kindle long after others have been deleted. This bright, sassy tongue-in-cheek (among other places) romp had me giggling far more than titillated, but was definitely worth the trip down the rabbit hole! Lots of sly references, asides and broken 4th walls kept me firmly in the author's viewpoint and I will be on the lookout for any other of her work I can find.Don't get this if you are expecting "serious" soft-core - this is a trippy, moderately erotic and delectable trifle with plenty of whipped cream ;-) | 5.0 |
| 1928 | Stephen King always makes me proud with everything he writes, but this book was just something else. I like to prolong stories, so I can enjoy them longer, which was really hard to do when I was reading this. I just couldn't put it down. Found myself staying up through midnight, all the way until 7:00am every morning, until I was finished, because I could not stop!I highly recommend reading this. Twists and turns and so many unexpected things happen. Just do it. | 5.0 |
| 1929 | Fighting for love and Trusting you have to be my two favorite books in this series. I have to admit I did not think I was going to love this book as much as I did but Matt Reynolds character just floored me. Matt to me was more like a person in real life then a character in a book, he was flawed, he had a temper that got out of control, and made bad decisions when he was hurt. That made me fall in love with him even more than most of the romance story men. But let's not forget our leading lady Shelby, she has been in love with Matt her whole life despite everything. She gave him what she though was his best chance at a future no matter what the cost was to her, my heart broke for her as her story unfolded and the understanding of why she did what she did. Throughout the whole story I was cheering them on hoping they could get past everything and had my heart break a bit for every step back they took. But the one thing that never failed was that I never questioned their love for each other.If you are not used to my reviews, well then I don't give spoilers so if you want to know more about what I am talking about..... Read the book! If you have not read it yet you are missing out, so what are you waiting for... Go read! | 5.0 |
| 1930 | I was extremely engaged by this book. I must say that I didn't expect much, although I usually enjoy YA books, the subject matter seemed out of my comfort zone. However, I really loved this read, and read almost cover to cover without a stop. Our heroine, Leila, must quickly adapt to many things as the CIA moves her, her mother and little brother from their homeland in the Middle East upon her father's assassination by forces led by her uncle -- new location, customs, dress, standard of living and last but not least, her perception of her father. Her voice is very clear throughout the book as she wends her way though this morass of change, conflicting thoughts and emotions. I highly recommend that you, too, go on this voyage with Leila. Definitely don't omit the author's note and commentary... I am still thinking about them...Personally, I wonder whether the book might be a bit too graphic and realistic for pre-teen readers; maybe good for older teens. But, as a 61 year old woman, maybe I am out of touch with today's youth;)After writing this review on Goodreads, my 71-year-old husband read the book. He, too, found it very very interesting and engaging, but has the same doubts about the appropriateness of the book for pre-teen and younger teens; but maybe he is an old grouch, too!!! | 5.0 |
| 1931 | The book accurately reveals the critical emotional priorities of men and women. When each understands the others most important emotional needs and actively and sincerely attempts to meet those needs, there is a multifold feedback or emotional reward that further amplifies the mutual satisfaction inn the relationship. True happiness and peace is certainly reachable based on the committed use of these principles. | 5.0 |
| 1932 | This is not for the faint of heart. However, it is one of the most gripping books I have ever read. It will keep you up late at night wanting to finish. Excellent. I will read more Jams N. Roses. Highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 1933 | Annie and Gray... they have a connection that is once in a lifetime, but the time is never right. Stephie Walls doesn't just tell you they have this connection she makes you FEEL it. The slow build up, the scorching heat and the power of their love is all encompassing. There were times I would get frustrated with Annie because she was being weak, then I would remember a time in my life when I was that girl. At the time you don't realize you are being weak, you are so in love and hurt so bad you would do anything to fill that void.I don't do spoilers but I can tell you I felt in this book; hope, love, betrayal, anger, sadness, every emotion is covered. And through their journey, I still find myself rooting for them. I can't believe it, after the s h i t Gray puts her through, but you have to read between the lines and realize that just because Annie is hurting, she isn't without blame herself. I am dying for Freed because at the end of Bound you start to see each of them coming into their own, and I have hope the timing is actually right for them.***there is a cliffhanger but not a typical, life hanging in the balance cliffhanger.****Congratulations Stephie, you have a new fan!!!! | 5.0 |
| 1934 | I love a good mystery, and even though it was pretty obvious who the murderer was by the middle of the book, it took a long time and a lot of side trips to finally catch him. Meanwhile, there were plenty of fun characters, and one of my favorites was the little dog Tiffany. I look forward to more books in the series! | 5.0 |
| 1935 | This is such a user friendly book. I love the recipes!! Everything so far has been amazing!! Buy this as a gift for anyone! | 5.0 |
| 1936 | As always, Silva keeps you ih a fog until he lets some light in. Super story and great characters... Highly suggest this book to any spy/suspense lover. | 5.0 |
| 1937 | I will be recommending this book.I loved the story and the characters.Where do you go when you are so lost and feel you have no hope left? You of course become a Viper Girl.Clara Delvine ( "The Boss")makes it sound like the perfect job but wait is it? Once you sign the contract you become her property. The Viper girls are gorgeously dressed, paid extremely well and the only job the have is to entertain the fantasies of very wealthy men. These men have to sign a contract. These men can and will hurt you and you have to take it.Clara has 6 rules you MUST follow. If you break them she will unleash the wreath. You do not want that. She is capable of everything!!!Joely is her head Viper Girl and she breaks the #1 rule. Never get involved with a client. She falls for Jace and He falls for her. He promises her to save her and get her out of her contract. Will he be able to save her?Will Joely be able to get out of her contract with out Claras punishments? Will Joely give up Jace to save her job and lose her true love?This has a little cliffhanger. I cant wait for the next book to get more of the Viper Girls.You wont be sorry you bought it. | 5.0 |
| 1938 | *Book source ~ A review copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.This is a collection of stories and things from the Deacon Chalk universe. Not all are typical short stories. Some are things that can be found on various blogs and some are just odds and ends pertaining to a series.Dolly ~ This I love. A look at Deacon a year before Blood and Bullets and how he came to acquire Polecats. Also, why haven’t we seen more of Bicuspid? I’d love to see more of him.Blood and Bullets trailer script ~ This isn’t something I enjoy reading. Scripts kinda bore me and while I don’t watch book trailers other people do, so this would probably be a good book trailer.Father Mulcahy and Kat interview ~ Some blogs like to interview book characters and this is one of those types of interviews. I don’t do these and I don’t read them either though I know plenty of people who love this kind of interview.Meta ~ The author and his character having coffee and chit chatting. It’s hard to wrap my brain around it, but it’s not bad.Recipe for an Occult Bounty Hunter ~ Another odd creative thing that some blogs do and this wasn’t too bad.Interview with Charlotte Vale ~ This is another blog special interview with a character.Tiff’s First Day ~ This is a short story told from Tiff’s POV.The Man for the Job ~ A blog question that James Tuck answers.O.C.I.D. Interview with Charlotte Vale ~ A blog interview that has one character questioning another. Btw, I like Special Agent Heck. I hope he sticks around.The Ravenous ~ This is a short story, kinda. It introduces a new character to the Deacon series, but it doesn’t really have a satisfactory beginning. I am looking forward to seeing more of Phoebe Fluffenstuff, Were-Pomeranian though I hope we get more of a beginning for her. I want to know how she got where she is now and how Fenrir fits into it all.Twas the Fright Before Christmas ~ A short Christmas story that shows Deacon is always on the job, holiday or not.Shop Til You Drop ~ Another holiday short only this one deals with Deacon. At a mall. On Black Friday. Ha!Nature Trail to Hell ~ A decent short that puts Deacon out in the woods trying to find some missing Royal Rangers (think Boy Scouts) and their leader and figuring out what of kind of monster he’s hunting.Blood and Magick Alternate ~ No. I prefer what ended up in the book.Second Chapter Fresh Ink ~ Another story with the author and Deacon interacting. Not bad if weird.First Look at Silk and Scale ~ A peek at the next book. Can’t.Wait! | 4.0 |
| 1939 | Come UndoneJust finished this story and I really loved how intense and savagely beautiful it was. You have two polar opposites who meet at the exact moment that one of their worlds was careening out of focus. Can a new relationship that was born out of chaos ever withstand the light of day? That is the question that we get to explore in the sexy new series by Madelynne Ellis.First we meet Daniella, she is a young 20 year old who has had a rough life. She was raised in a crazy religious commune, where she was severely punished for her love of Black Halo music * A Goth rock band*. But Daniella has thankfully moved out of the commune and started trying to break out of all the rhetoric that was forced on her by all the members of the commune. When we first meet Daniella she is attending a concert of her favorite band. But unfortunately she picked the wrong concert to go to. The members of the band are having a huge fight and break up the band that night. The only bright spot is that she meets her idol, sexy and scary lead singer Xane. She gives him a ride to his bolt hole and things progress from there. With Xane in crisis mode Dani stays with him to offer him solace. She knows how it feels to be wounded, she has loved and listened to Xane's music for a long time. She feels like she knows and shares his pain, surly she can keep her hands to herself and just offer him comfort.Next we meet Xane, he has always lived his life on a razors edge. Raised by nannies and unloved and unwanted by his parents, his only real and lasting relationship is his band. But he was betrayed by 2 of his lovers in the band and no one seems to know how he feels or care how alienated this betrayal has left him. He made the announcement to the band that they were through. He just wants to hide somewhere and get plastered. Everyone better leave him alone. But he needs a ride out of the concert and he sees a cute fan girl eating him up with her eyes. He knows he is using her, but he just doesn't care, she is lucky to drive him where he wants to go....As Xane starts to feel all the pain and emotions bombard him he realizes that the only way to get rid of the memories of an old love is to find a new love. Dani is sexy, and all fans want a piece of him, so they will mutually use each other then walk away.As Dani and Xane start what they think will be a quick fling, they realize that they have a lot of things in common. Xane isn't used to people trying to protect him, and Dani steps into it like she was born just to love him. They both are hiding secrets, and skeletons never stay hidden forever, will Dani and Xane make it in the light of day? Pick up this book in this sexy new series, and find out!*ARC received from talented author and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review* | 5.0 |
| 1940 | Great Rachel Hale photos. Many different cats and kittens in full page poses. If you are a feline lover this book is for you. | 5.0 |
| 1941 | This book was really horrible. It's twilight but with mers. If you want a mer book read everblue it's better. | 1.0 |
| 1942 | Mercy's back and as good as ever. Another inventive, intriguing problem to solve; additional depth to the complicated pack relationships; and Mercy & Adam's relationship is as enjoyable as ever. A great read. | 5.0 |
| 1943 | I enjoyed reading First Night..You will definitely want to read more in Night after Night. Hope you enjoy it too. | 4.0 |
| 1944 | This book was one of the most entertaining, candid biographical books that I’ve ever read. Though I’m not a fan of hers, I like Vanessa Williams and was interested in reading more about her – especially when she is the one writing. There was such hilarity in this book that it had me laughing silly into the late night and her mother’s own words really made me smile because it reminded me so much of the women in my family. I love how the details to her past and present situations were presented and the advice that so many can pull from it. | 4.0 |
| 1945 | Wasn't too sure what to expect ... but I thoroughly enjoyed it! Look forward to the 2nd book so hope it comes out soon | 4.0 |
| 1946 | This book just shows the active and child-like mind of Roald Dahl. Children love to hear of Matilda's exploits! My little ones will love it. | 5.0 |
| 1947 | I just love the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. One of my friends describe these gems by Alexander McCall Smith as like taking a warm bath. Totally relaxing when you just need to unwind.Such lovely stories with so many little gems of wisdom thrown in for good measure. Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 1948 | Beautiful illustrations, but the book reads awkwardly. There are other beautiful books that have a better story in my opinion. | 4.0 |
| 1949 | Tom Clancy's ability to forecast the future is always amazing. "Command Authority" reads like today's headlines for Ukraine. He even has a characterization of Putin included. I wish our current leadership was as gutsy and brave as Jack Ryan, but I guess we are stuck with the one we have. Another example that elections have consequences. Too bad Clancy is gone now, he was a great story teller. | 3.0 |
| 1950 | I liked this book because it taught a lot about the queens arrogance. It also shows that a vote before God must be kept. | 5.0 |
| 1951 | Planning, packing for and setting up a proper camp site is getting to be a dying art. There's a lot to it that modern folks never think about, and as a result, head out for a week of camping with a cheap tent, flimsy air mattress and grossly inadequate food and equipment and are perfectly miserable. My Dad, old curmudgeon that he was, used to take us cross-country with a cardboard box with a couple frying pans, Dutch oven and a coffee pot, and a couple air mattresses. That was HIS idea of "camping", when he was too cheap to pay $11 a night for a motel room. Mr. Hall gives you the real-lowdown on everything you need to know about proper equipment, planning for your trip, what food to take, how to choose the proper equipment, and gives some good, easy recipes. This is all given in down-to-earth language,, spoken from one whose learned it all the hard way, apparently. As someone who finally got the knack of cooking everything from a respectable beef stew to a pretty tasty dump cake to biscuits in a Dutch oven. it's well worth acquiring the knack to be a "Happy Camper" because there is no where you and your family will have more fun for less money, providing you are properly prepared and equipped. | 4.0 |
| 1952 | The author does a wonderful job of taking you to and into the action. You feel a part of the action. One of the great things about it is that the book takes time to read and it is written with such detail that you don't want the book to end. Keep the series coming. | 5.0 |
| 1953 | I have enjoyed reading this story to both of my sons. They enjoy looking at the illustrations and learning more about the true meaning of Christmas. I recommend this to other parents of young children. | 5.0 |
| 1954 | The perfect book to teach you how to keep your husband lifted to the Lord and know he is protected and will be the man of god the Lord has for you. | 5.0 |
| 1955 | Imagine waking up in a different body every day. I always like a story with an interesting premise, and the premise behind “Every Day” is captivating.Each morning A (his only name) wakes up in a different body and life. Sometimes he is a boy, sometimes a girl; sometimes he is gay, sometimes straight; sometimes he is ill, more often well. The only unchanging facts are that he is always 16, and it is a different body he borrows each day. He doesn’t know why, but he does know that he must do nothing to change his host’s life… until he meets Rhiannon and, for the first time, falls in love.The story requires a willing suspension of disbelief, but the plot is so compelling it is easy to comply. Levithan has done an extraordinary job of creating more than thirty characters, each one a distinct individual and each one offering fresh insights into A’s character. All these elements work together to make a beautifully-written book that is an exploration of identity and an exercise in imagination. A, as the narrator, muses on love, longing and human nature. This book is a thought-provoking reminder that love reaches beyond physical appearances or gender. | 5.0 |
| 1956 | When I got my first computer in 1980, I became obsessed. Not just with the games I could now play (all night), but about every aspect. I learned every chip on the motherboard, and all the performance data. As time went on, computers improved and got infinitely more complicated, like cars. You used to be able fine tune a car’s performance. Now it’s all obscured by electronic components and software. So with the the computer. You really don’t need to know what chipset has been replaced by an ASIC that does ten times as much in a twentieth of the space. So why do we need to know how the plumbing of the internet works?There are two important reasons. How To Speak Tech demonstrates the current state of complexity and the choices that still need to be made on a daily basis if you are working with tech (as opposed to working in tech, where one should already have internalized all of this and far more). Because it’s actually still early days, and there are weaknesses, ambiguities and forks in the road. It’s in the news all the time, and we need to be able to nod our heads knowingly when we read about it. Even just as consumers, we need to know about security, spam, and theft as we roam the internet, and why it’s taking so long for that stupid page to refresh.Second, and far more important, are working relationships. There is little more frustrating to techies than a marketing person who has zero understanding of what they can and cannot do – all while making huge demands of them. I leaped over everyone because I could understand what they told me, was able to talk to them in their language, and make suggestions that impressed them because I knew what I was saying. I bridged the engineering-marketing gap. My approaches were intriguing, not just routine, and my requests magically floated to the top of the pile. I was often sent by my employers to deal with prospects’ and customers’ engineers myself. Never failed to blow them away. Trivedi makes it easy for anyone to start down that path.So it not really about “speaking” tech; it’s about internalizing tech. Which programming languages are the most widely used, what are the different kinds of cloud services, what are the strengths and weaknesses of APIs, and what precautions to take to avoid security breaches. The book follows a mythical business as it develops its internet presence.It’s definitely on the dry side, and could use more colorful stories of successes and failures, but then it’s more of a reference work than anything else. Thankfully, there is a comprehensive index, so that when someone lets fly with an alien-sounding acronym, you can demystify it in a paragraph, with one click on the link. It reminds me of the Physicians’ Desk Resource – the bible of drugs. How To Speak Tech is the PDR of internet plumbing.David Wineberg | 4.0 |
| 1957 | I love the big print. Although it is bigger and does not fit in my purse i still love it because I can read it | 5.0 |
| 1958 | We read it in our Book club and we all loved it, had great discussion. The book brought many of us to tears including myself. Enjoy! | 5.0 |
| 1959 | *I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*Fissure Free is the sequel to Schasm and is about a girl named Chloe who has the strange ability to "Drift" within her own subconscious. This condition allows her to live an entirely separate life in her mind. Her boyfriend, Alex, shares this rare gift and as Fissure Free begins, the two of them are living a seemingly idyllic life together in their shared "Drift".But all is not well in paradise.The end of Schasm left Chloe and Alex in pretty dire straights, and although they are happy together in the Drift, they must address what is happening to their bodies in the real world.A myriad of challenges were faced in this second installment- from serial killer relatives to crazy ex-girlfriends- but I am still confused about a lot of things. I love Chloe, but I was a little baffled by her decisions in this book. For the first part of the book they spend a lot of time just living life normally in the Drift and I felt like she should've been spending more time trying to figure out how to rescue their bodies. They were in a serious life or death situation and I felt like they were able to just ignore that a little too much for my liking. Even Alex, who had a little bit of an excuse, should've been more concerned with Chloe's safety at least. Once they took action it got much better though, and by the end I was dying for book 3! (There is an awesome cliffhanger!) I did have a couple more gripes that brought my rating down to a 3 though. For one, I'm not a huge fan of Alex. I don't like that he keeps things from Chloe and I don't think he's been all that helpful so far in solving their issues. I am also still very confused about how their drifting works. I am still hoping that it gets cleared up in the last book, but I had hoped by this point it'd be a little clearer. I'm not sure whether the Drift is really happening or if it's all in her head. Despite my hang-ups I am excited to read the last book though- I need to know what happens! :) | 3.0 |
| 1960 | I am a democrat and have always been, but I am as disgusted with Congress as it is possible to be. And I thought I had already had my fill of them. I do believe uncivil discourse is a sign of the times. I think every Secretary of Defense should have to handle a more personal hands on as Bob Gates did. I think God sometimes puts people where they are most needed at the right time. Bob Gates was one of those . This book was not written at an in opportune time. Elections are in two years. I now know more what to look for. Thank you for your service Bob Gates and family. I do have to say that you cannot speed read it , very detailed. I don't normally read this type of book but I am glad I read this one. | 5.0 |
| 1961 | I don't usually give novellas 5 stars. It can be hard to show character growth within the confines of the medium. Lexi Blake has no problem with that in Unconditional. Both Keith and Ashley show a lot of personal growth within the pages of this awesome little novella.Very Brief Synopsis - We met Keith and Ashley in Sanctum, another novella in the Masters and Mercenaries series. Ashley comes to work at Sanctum, the BDSM club owned and operated by various characters we've met in the first 6 novels, when they aren't working for McKay and Taggert Security. Ian Taggert (aka Mephistopheles in Leather) needs a sub to see if Keith is worthy of Master status at Sanctum, and maneuvers Ashley into accepting the task. Ashley and Keith meet under carefully contracted terms, but soon, their attraction for each other grows. Keith has some secrets he is unwilling to share, but is very clear he is far from husband material. Ashley has some issues of her own, which come to light when a man is caught stalking her.What worked - Oh good grief, everything worked here. I LOVED this novella. Keith is so alpha, so in control. Ryan(from Sanctum and Ashley's brother-in-law) calls him compartmentalized, and it is an accurate description. Keith sees Ashley at the club. Period. never mind that he calls her to ask about her classes, or what she had for lunch, or to see how her day is going. In Keith's mind, Ashley belongs in the Sanctum compartment. When he finds out Ashley is being harassed by her baby's grandparents, he is willing to help her, but not provide comfort outside of the club. He has big, big, BIG ghosts haunting him from his past, and is so brittle with his pain...I expected him to shatter with it. And the end, which I will not spoil for anyone, made me cry.Ashley is a single working mom who is also going to school. She is accommodating, and doesn't really stand up for herself. As she becomes Keith's sub, she gains confidence in herself, and starts to speak out, not only in the scenes between her and Keith, but to others, as well. She is devoted to her baby, but wants to have a life for herself, too.As in all of the books in this series, the BDSM parts are handled beautifully. Ms. Blake hints that Sanctum is one of a kind, and that in the real world, a good Dom is much harder to find. Within the confines of Sanctum, the subs really hold all the power, and thrive under the attention from their Doms. Keith teaches Ashley to appreciate herself and to know her own worth. I could feel how much they cared for each other from the beginning.Ian is in rare form, even for Ian. Oh, the funny!!! I think I highlighted every scene he was in. We also had time with Serena and Avery and Charlotte, Jill, Ashley's sister, and Ryan, Jesse, Simon, Damon, Adam...Good, good times.What didn't work - Nothing.Bottom line - This is one freaking terrific series. If you haven't read any of the previous titles, you could start with this one, but do yourself a favor and start at the beginning. Yes, this series is BDSM-centric. The beauty of Ms. Blake's work is how seamlessly she weaves BDSM into the story, and how the psychology of each character explores why they need it without making the whole story revolve around sex and submission/dominance. Yes, there is a lot of sex. Yes, most of the sex is BDSM-related. But there is a ton of other stuff going on as well. These stories are so engaging and engrossing, and then yay! there is hawt as fire sex, too!!! Ms. Blake provides the trifecta of romance, with strong elements of romance, solid plot and wicked, delicious, nasty sex. Loved Unconditional, and can't wait for the next installments to this series. | 5.0 |
| 1962 | In my opinion, This is one of the best dragon books written since the Dragons of Pern . The author was remarkably detailed in his explanation of dragons, their anatomy and physiology, and why they bond with human riders. The story was also meticulously crafted with well-developed characters and plot, fast and authentic action scenes, and very few loose ends. It was a pleasure to read with many memorable passages and strong moral sense. If there had been more gratuitous violence and sex,this would have been like Game of Thrones. I guess the author was not as interested in exploring the dark side of men and dragons. This was more than made up by the careful scientific explanations of the nature and magic of dragons. | 5.0 |
| 1963 | Once again another suspenseful story about the Sullivan family. Couldn't put it down. Loved reading this wonderful love story. Can't wait to read the next book in the series. | 5.0 |
| 1964 | I do not understand why this book has so many wildly favorable reviews. The premise is really interesting -- police chief and Episcopalian minister solve crime together -- but the execution is just totally unbelievable and downright silly. This book is neither a true mystery nor a romance and as a result was frustrating and unsatisfying. It definitely does NOT live up to the hype.The heroine (whose background is awesome - ex-soldier, great cook, chic, educated, etc.) shows such incredibly poor judgment that it totally spoils the story AND makes the hero look like a bumbling idiot. Seriously, not giving away too many spoilers, but even an airhead wouldn't act on a suspicious message, drive their flimsy car up a snowy mountain without telling anyone where they were going! And that is just one of the dumb things she does (I won't even mention the dumb conversations with herself, out loud, IN FRONT OF SUSPECTS, deducing who the real perpetrator is!) This woman is supposed to have been TRAINED in good judgment by the military! Good grief!The police chief (who is also ex-army and also has a potentially interesting background) is portrayed as someone who just doesn't know how to do his job. In fact, he comes across as a real incompetent going around arresting every suspect, letting the heroine take the lead when she has no business doing so, discussing things with her that he shouldn't, etc. etc.As for the mystery itself, with a TSTL heroine and the not-so-smart police chief as the main stars, the whole thing is just plain silly without any realism. Though the writing is okay, it is extremely obvious when you are getting "clues" (and it is easy to guess almost at once who the villain is.)I can't recommend this book and I won't be reading an further ones in the series. | 2.0 |
| 1965 | One of the best short stories I've read yet! Geissinger sucks you straight into the story world and you can't help but fall in love with the characters. Very short but very sweet! | 5.0 |
| 1966 | This is the first novel by Lacey Silks I have read and I was not disappointed. It was very different then other books and it was a nice change of pace.Allie Green is a rookie cop with something in her past that she has been hiding for over a decade. She wants revenge and being a cop is a step closer to want she has always wanted. Her mother and herself are the only ones that know about their secret so she thought....Tristan Cross is the owner of the most successful investigations and security firm in the Country. He Is in search of an new employee for a very special undercover job and when he enters the room of rookie women police he knows she is there. The perfect woman for the job and maybe for even more....Allie is drawn to Tristan the minute he enters the room. She can not take her eyes away from this amazingly hot man in a suit that does not suit him. There is a connection from the start between these two. They both need to focus on their goals, hers of revenge and his of this special job. They have no idea that they need each other even more than they ever thought.Tristan and Allie's chemistry is hott! It is beyond just sex and I love that! They crave one another and they are there for eachother and it really is sweet at the same time. I also like the story, the undercover job is unique and dangerous but Allie knows she can complete it, she does not want to fail him. Can she complete the job she was hired for?There is a big cliffhanger and I knew that halfway through and I really want to Layers peeled so bad but have to wait.Quotes:The man had a way of seeping deep into my soul and covering each wound with a permanent band-aid. As if he knew I needed his help."It's not a request. If you want me to consider you for the job, you need to pin me to the floor.""You just want me on top of you." I crossed my arms at my front."Actually, I want you under me , and I won't have it any other way." He grinned." I love feeling your body. I love how the lace feels against your skin. You become a different woman in my arms. A vulnerable woman I love to please, but I also love the strong woman you are everyday." | 4.0 |
| 1967 | I had first read Unmaking Marchant as apart of a tour and found out that there was more to this series (Trilogy?) I had read the third book first and didn't miss a thing and really enjoyed the book so I decided to give reading Selling Scarlett a chance. This book was very different and not what I was expecting. I loved that Suri and Marchant had popped up a couple of times, it was wierd to hear about thier lives before they met each other. I liked that I got to see a sort of different side from the book I previously read. Well that goes to say these books are standalone so feel free to read it in any order.Now on to this book's review,You defiantly need to be open minded when it comes to this book, if I wasn't I would've closed this book a couple chapters into the book. There so much to love about this books and there were times that I didn't like something but that's okay. Some of the positives for me about this book that I loved the characters. I loved how loyal Libby/Elizabeth/Scarlett was she would do anything for her friends. But that's where one of the negatives for me too because how far would you go for a friend? I think she went too far. She was lucky to have it turned out the way it did. I think that she was very naive and put her self in a lot of situations that could get herself into trouble.Things that didn't seem like much turned out to be clues to what would happen later on in this book. Like times where I thought this book was dragging and useless turned out to be what helped me understand what was going to happen in the future of the book. I loved that there was a lot of suspense and steam. I loved that there was a bit of mystery and that this book wasn't predictable at all. Overall I loved this a book and think you readers should check out this book. I look forward to seeing Cross's story! 4.5 of 5 stars! | 5.0 |
| 1968 | Every book that I have read by Fannie Flagg has been a winner--and I've read them all. I was especially intrigued by the theme of the women flyers during WW2. Reminded me of the novel Velva Jean Learns to Fly which I would also recommend. Hurray for Kindle. I love it. | 5.0 |
| 1969 | So I wasn't sure what was going to happen with this book but I can say that I loved it.. Though it all it was just a great read and will def read again.. | 5.0 |
| 1970 | My wife lost her father when she was 13 (followed by her mother at 15). She identified with Theo immediately, and asked if we could read this book together. It’s a good thing we did, as it is a very dark book. The themes are much more mature than we normally read. I was happy to have someone to read it with and discuss it with. Alone I worry it would stick in my mind too much, so I personally recommend having someone else to read with.While it is a tough read, it is worth it. The characters are amazing, and the loss is profound. While it is a bit long, it is worth the read. | 5.0 |
| 1971 | This book is not relevant to modern life. It would be very difficult to recreate such a lifestyle as most people no longer live on farms. | 1.0 |
| 1972 | Ok so maybe I would have given this book a better ratings had I known it was a novella. The was such a huge lack of development making hard to connect with the characters. | 2.0 |
| 1973 | This book popped up on my kindle one day as a freebie, so I thought why not! I really felt for Taylor. She had been through so much in just her young years and had to find herself in a world many people lose themselves in. I enjoyed the story and look forward to more from Caitlyn.Courtney Giardina- Tear Stained Beaches | 4.0 |
| 1974 | I read a little less than half of this book and I was bored to death. What makes it worse is that I paid for it. There is no indication as to what is causing people to kill each other and then themselves. | 2.0 |
| 1975 | I LOVE these boxed sets. It allows me the opportunity to read certain authors that I haven't read. It also gives me the opportunity to read and get a feel for the writer"s style. I will definitely be looking forward to reading more books by some of these authors | 4.0 |
| 1976 | Lost 40 Pounds by Watching Carb Intake | 5.0 |
| 1977 | This book is a very good attempt to show the roll the Basque people have played in history and exposing the outside world to their rich culture in the heart of Western Europe. But the author seems to have been laboring under the misimpression that Culture = Food. Not being a major "Foodie".. I found large passages 'skip-worthy' and would have loved to read more on the Pre-Christian faith of Basqueland, along with the Art, Music, and Literature of the people down through the centuries. Some places in the book add color to the topics by quoting poems or the lyrics of songs.. but there is no focused effort to give the reader a sense of the musical heritage these snippets come from, and generally nothing on the Artistic expressions of the Basque people other than a long line of photos of men wearing the Basque hat. | 3.0 |
| 1978 | This is my kind of reading. I love Military mysteries, and these are both excellent. More detail and explanation than I usually like,but can appreciate it being necessary in both of these.I highly recommend both books to anyone that is interested in the way the Military works, good and bad. | 5.0 |
| 1979 | There are so many zombie books out there but this one kept my attention. Looking forward to second book and the boy speaking when it really matters. | 5.0 |
| 1980 | This is a good, fact filled book about Pope John XXIII that gives great insight into his role in revitalizing and modernizing the Catholic Church. I did not know of this great man's work during WWII. I have even more respect for him than I had, now knowing more about him.What I missed, however, was being able to "get to know him better". He is described several times as "affable". but from other works I read concerning him, his humility and especially his sense of humor set him apart, not only for former popes but from many notable religious figures. It was one of the major factors that made him more approachable and "human". Would like to have seen this expanded upon.All in all, however it was great information regarding one of the most impressive individuals in recent church (and world) history. | 4.0 |
| 1981 | Great pictures and simple explanations. We are very interested in doing our own bicycle maintenance and this helped explain several things. We have also supplemented with bike magazines and how-to videos. Solid reference. | 5.0 |
| 1982 | Different kind of book for me to read. Entertaining and informational. A little hard to keep track of all the characters but the bios at the end was helpful. | 3.0 |
| 1983 | It is so cute and lively and kept my granddaughter attention throughut the book. I highly recommand it. Good book to buy as birthday gift. | 5.0 |
| 1984 | After reading "Mickey Outside" of David Lender, and finding it so educational as well as fast moving and well written, I decided to read David Lender further. Trojan Horse is my second Lender novel, and as with Mickey Outside, I found it both educational, this time as relates to a fictitious Saudi ruling family, high level acquisitions and specialized banking as well as the oil industry, and as well as being fast moving, very interesting and populated with some fine characters, particularly Sasha. Oh yes, also a bit of education into computer trojans and how they are introduced and used.Lender writes very well. Fast moving. Educational. Intriguing. . | 5.0 |
| 1985 | Excellent work that will hold your attention throughout the day or weekend that it takes to get through it. Well written with enough detail to keep you interested. Plenty of action and suspense. | 4.0 |
| 1986 | Dark Eden turned out to be a fairly fun book to read. A colony isolated for so long has developed its own way of life during its long struggle for survival. As such, the language of the book deviates from standard English to reflect this. This is interesting as it is meant to add a greater understanding to how they think and communicate, but at the same time it makes the story harder to follow, at least for me, as I have a low threshold for the desire to read, much less understand butchered English. Thankfully this distortion of English is kept to a minimum and doesn't overwhelm the entire story.Overall the story has a nice flow to it, but it does seem like it reads a little slower and has less engaging action moments than similar stories in the genre. In this case, this is a much appreciated trait, as you don't get overwhelmed and bogged down with too much happening all at the same time. Nor does the story jump back and forth between settings at a ridiculous rate. Really a fun story once you take the time to absorb everything. | 4.0 |
| 1987 | I've read better books, but this is a nice light mystery that moves well. I enjoyed it for the story, the writing, and the fact that it wasn't crude and smutty like so many books. | 4.0 |
| 1988 | Storm Force by Susannah Sandlin was originally released in episodes as a Kindle Serial. Storm Force is now available as a complete book. I personally purchased Storm Force as a complete book.Sandlin can always pull me into a story, and Storm Force was no exception. With a diverse cast of unique characters and one über terrible villain, Storm Force was a great paranormal page turner. Jack “Kell” Kellison added a new element to her writing. With all of her previous books many of the characters have had some type of power, but now we get to see a hero that is a recent veteran injured during active duty. Jack has a great loyal and moral compass. I loved the spark he brought to this story and brought to a team that was soooo not in his comfort zone.Mori might be a shifter, but when she finds herself accused of a heinous bombing it is her world that begins shifting. Her conflicts between her family and certain other obligations takes her down a dangerous path. I am going to admit that I enjoyed the conflict in her life and the history of her situation. Jack and Mori’s story was a nice read with plenty of action and fascinating secondary characters.I rate Storm Force 4 out of 5 Bullets! | 4.0 |
| 1989 | I have read the entire Modern Witch series by Deborah Geary, in rapid succession. I borrowed the first book in the series through the Kindle Lending Library, and became so interested in the “community” of characters that I had to immediately purchase the next one, and continue lending and buying my way through the entire series, as well as the with wedding story.These are wonderful books, with extremely well developed characters, and a good moral foundation. These are not wimpy fairy stories, and some of the social issues in the stories are difficult. I especially appreciate that Ms. Geary uses talent and good writing to build her story, and doesn’t rely on sex and profanity to express her character’s passions and challenges. How refreshing to read well developed stories that so strongly support the dignity of the individual human person and demonstrate the importance of empathy and compassion. Well done, Debora Geary! I am continuing to read everything you have published, and I heartily recommend them tom others interesting in great stories. | 5.0 |
| 1990 | Wow page turner from l page one.amazing book couldn't get brought. Loved the whole thing can't wait for book 3 hope it's out soon | 5.0 |
| 1991 | Enjoyable light hearted read , entertaining , and importantly definitely want more !On to the next one in the series | 5.0 |
| 1992 | Wow! Great book by Vi Keeland. I could not put it down - unless I had to go to sleep, go to work, take my dog out or to run errands. If I didn't have to do any of that it was in my hands.Worth the Fight - This story is about Elle and Nico. From the minute that she meets Nico you can see the chemistry they have. Elle is living her life in a shell basically. "Dating" her law school friend William. There is no passion there. Even as a reader you are wondering why is she trying to make a relationship, if you can even call it that, with William if there is no real spark. It is totally a friendship with some benefits thrown in. Then William brings in his client for Elle to help consult - Nico - about his contract that he needs to get out of. It was clear that they both felt that vibe and William really didn't stand a chance - not that he wasn't a nice guy but there is no competition.Both Elle and Nico have ghosts that haunt them from their pasts. But together, once they truly open up to each other, they heal one another. Of course their relationship has the usual ups and downs, but they fight for what they have because it is Worth the Fight.I really enjoyed this book. I have also read Vi's other books - Belong to You and Made for You and I really enjoy her writing style.I am really looking forward the to the February 17th release of her next MMA Fighter series book Worth the Chance | 5.0 |
| 1993 | The book was very thought provoking. People can be so cruel but how can w e be that way to children, so sad. Loved the ending. | 5.0 |
| 1994 | This is the first Norman Vincent Peale book I ever read. I found it at the library when I was a teenager, and read the entire book that afternoon. It's very inspirational and will give the reader an attitude overhaul that can help turn any challenge into a success. It's one of my all-time favorite books. | 5.0 |
| 1995 | I enjoy a good laugh and was doing that with this book. As a females we know how we dread the yearly ob checkup appointments but sure don't help when you have a sexy male Dr. They sure can make you laugh about it. Having her good friend Brody and brother Dylan at her side.In book 2 you get to hear more of the best friends Brady & Addison and how there friendship has a few bumps in the road. Brady wants more from Addison but she just wants to be friends. How about Sexy Dr. Reynolds only if we all could have a Dr. like him. Addison is more outgoing and its nice to see this side of her. This is a short read with a pleasant surprise! | 5.0 |
| 1996 | Would have given the book 5 stars if not for the offensive language in the book. The story is great but will buy no more of the books unless i know the language is clean! Was a poor choice of vocabulary on the authors part especially the use of the f word! | 3.0 |
| 1997 | A very informative book about the wives and children of the astronauts. The public sees the astronauts, Americas Heroes. But we often don't consider the wives, children and politics that go along with the job | 5.0 |
| 1998 | I'm am so thankful to have been able to read a beta copy of this book in return for an honest review. This series is one of my favorites. Again in this book, you are taken on a ride that is full of Sweet, Hot, and delicious Evan. Him and Juliette have just opened a restaurant together and they are recovering form the incident with Averee from the first book. All of the side characters are back and I loved them just as much in this book as the last.There are some new characters too one being Ryker. I'm still not sure if I liked what his character brought to the book or not. I feel like his character could have taken a different turn then it did.I still love Derek and I hope he is able to find his HEA...Suzanne Sweeney please write at least a novella for him. Please!And one last thing...WHAT..WAS..THAT..ENDING!!! OMG, I am dying here. When is the next book out!?!Thanks Suzanne for letting me beta read for you again. Love your writing and the book! | 4.0 |
| 1999 | This is a fun, quick read along the lines of Janet Evanovich's number series. Very entertaining characters and good writing. | 5.0 |
| 2000 | Loved it!!!! Wow! Cannot believe what Rachel Higginson has done to this series! It was a roller coaster of emotions! You will not be disappointed in the sequel to The Rush!!! | 5.0 |
| 2001 | I waded through this one and finished it. The lack of character development and the weak storyline left me flat. | 3.0 |
| 2002 | I enjoyed this book even with the religious overtone. The story was an easy read, the characters likable and drew me in. | 4.0 |
| 2003 | .Not just sad....Couldn't like any of the characters...continued reading with the hope that something good might happen. Descriptions are compelling...needed some humor.... | 3.0 |
| 2004 | The moment you have all been waiting for is finally here! Abandon is a spin off novel from Cassia Leo's Shattered Heart Series. Who is this story for you ask? Abandon is Tristan and Senia's novel. Before I continue my review can we talk about how hot Tristan is for a minute? Yum is all I gotta say. One may view Tristan as a womanizing a-hole, but he does have charming qualities. Does that even make sense? In my world it sure does!Cassia's talent to evoke so many emotions in one novel is mind blowing. Abandon exhibits raw emotions that entice the reader to feel heartbreaking sorrow, joy, humor, angst, sympathy, and survival.Abandon allows you to learn about Tristan's childhood which really helps you understand who he really is. You are told the secrets of his dark past as well as the issues he is struggling to overcome. The best part is that the timeline for Abandon occurs during the same time frame of Bring Me Home (Shattered Hearts Series #3), which allows you to know what was going on with Senia and Tristan when both characters were not present in the story. In my opinion, this approach adds more to the story as a whole. I LOVED that!At first Tristan and Senia's relationship reminded me of two people that loved to hate each other. Both Tristan and Senia were attracted to each other, but maybe they weren't ready to admit it right away? However their lust for each other was too strong to tame. An unexpected surprise unites their world and causes Tristan to have an epiphany."The day our wires crossed, You were broken, I was lost."Is Tristan ready to settle down and dismiss is reckless abandon lifestyle to please the one of the two women he loves and cherishes or will he continue with his wild ways?I will never view these three numbers the same again:"One. Two. Three."I believe after reading this story Cassia has given me a new book boyfriend. I will always have a place in my heart for the playful Tristan that I was allowed to discover in this story. This is a must read! | 5.0 |
| 2005 | Very well written, and a book that's hard to put down once started. Can't wait for the next one....please don't make us wait too long! | 5.0 |
| 2006 | 4.5 StarsFirst Ink is a short story introducing us to the lives of Rush and Addison, two individuals that use to be inseparable but stupid decisions and circumstance tore them apart. Five years later Addison wants the chance to tell Rush how she feels and she goes to great lengths to do so. I was swept away reading First Ink. I personally don't read contemporary romances that often, let alone NA material but this one sucked me in and I devoured it in one sitting before quickly purchasing the next installment in the Wicked Ink Chronicles. I not only fell in love with the story itself but with the characters. Rush and Addison are relatable and their thoughts are genuine and realistic. I wanted to root for the two of them and was biting my nails, waiting for them to figure things out. First Ink was an extraordinary introduction in Wright's Wicked Ink world and I am eager for more! The story is one that I feel we all can relate two and while yes it can be slightly predictable, it is the feel good story with the epic leaps for love that we all secretly crave. | 5.0 |
| 2007 | This book has tonsof creative, healthy,tips to take care ofyour skin and hair.Great recipes for the skinthanks | 5.0 |
| 2008 | I finally figured out what was bothering be about Sacrificed in Shadow. As the first book of The Ascension Series, I thought I was getting in on the first of the series. See, I should have looked before I leaped – as The Descent Series is the actual first of the series. Now, I have to go back and read that series before I come back to this one.It makes sense now that I was lost throughout the book, though I suppose, stepping back, it was actually quite readable without starting at the very first. It was just that niggling feeling that I was somehow lost in the translation, like I should have known more about the characters, should have had a better feel for the interactions between Elise and the kopis, and Elise and the priest, Father Night. And, of course, the world building seemed off to me, not clarified enough. But, I was so into actually enjoying the book itself, and the unusual world it showed, I didn’t let it bother me too much. I loved Elise and how different she is as a character, how well developed she is. And the world itself and it’s mythology? I thought I would just learn more about it as time goes along. And, I have no doubt that, as with many series, if I just read Ascension, I would be fine and happy with the whole thing. It is very interesting, without a doubt.However, I am stopping and going to the first book of the Descent Series, Death’s Hand and starting over from there. If I am enjoying the story this much without the back-story, how much will I enjoy it with the back-story intact? This is some seriously good storytelling, and it will be well worth going back and starting over. In fact, I am totally excited by the thought! Besides, right now you can get the first three books of the Descent Series, Death’s Hand, The Darkest Gate, and Dark Union FREE at Amazon as a set: [...] so there is no reason not to start there, right?As I said, Sacrificed in Shadow was quite good on it’s own. Secrets, betrayal, hatred and love, all embroiled in a dark and sensual story of angels, demons, witches, and wolves. Ultimately, I was quite satisfied with my reading, but will be much more satisfied when I have the first series under by belt, so to say. Being that person who always goes back to read the first books in a series before reading the next to come out, I feel like a kid in a candy store, figuring out the series. Or, should I say a bibliophile at the end of the world, living out her life inside the New York Public Library, no worries, no interruptions, and all the books I could ever hope to read? | 4.0 |
| 2009 | this book was such an emotional roller coaster! I didn't know who I liked best and who I wanted to strangle more by the end of this book! what a great read!! | 5.0 |
| 2010 | I just have to say that I was hooked and found it to be quite difficult to put down the book. Although I was not sure of their chemistry at the beginning, as the story continued, I began to understand how these two men fit each other. The story was uncommon. The suspense was luring. I enjoyed this book and became a fan of K.J. Charles immediately. | 5.0 |
| 2011 | The present book consists of three interlinked accounts, written in somewhat different formats and styles, that tell the story of a family in Texas from the 19th through the early 21st century. The writing style, even within the individual accounts (father, son, granddaughter) is inconsistent and varies from plodding to wooden with large chunks of dialog written in a pedantically stylized manner ("I suspect you are mistaken" (p.421) that bear little reality to any concept of everyday speech patterns. Of course this may be deliberate on the part of the author but comes across as an affectation in much the same way as his irritating habit of interspersing the sections on the Comanche Indians with actual words and phrases from their language without providing any translation. The story, if there actually is one, is weak with a tad too much of poetical metaphysics and abject self pity especially in the wimpy son. This is a pity as the author appears to have spent a lot of time in researching his subject matter. The gory descriptions of Comanche torture are sadistic and formulaic adding little to anything. At times the author moves his wooden speech patterns in the Comanche sections (Eli's story) to a more casual argot that could well be derived from 21st century rap vernacular which is yet another artifice. Neither format works. Why did I buy this sad excuse for a novel? Amazon offered it at 70% off as part of its Black Friday sales and, for reasons that escape me, it had good reviews. | 1.0 |
| 2012 | We finally know what happened to Harriet. I love this family! And especially Flavia. It was good to see her sisters and father soften towards her. | 5.0 |
| 2013 | This book is great, I've heard so much about Oil Pulling and its benefits but had a very hard time finding something concise, yet comprehensive on the topic. This book can be very useful and helpful for all of us. It is full of good information inside. Good book, recommended. | 5.0 |
| 2014 | I purchased the first on not knowing anything about it and then could not wait to get the second one. The characters are enchanting. | 5.0 |
| 2015 | Though the name doesn't hint at it, this is a light paranormal story. I enjoyed the authors voice and storytelling and spunky heroine. | 4.0 |
| 2016 | Degree of Risk is the conclusion to Lindsay McKenna’s Risk Taker. We pick-up where Risk Taker left off with Medevac Pilot Sarah Benson and Navy SEAL Ethan Quinn engaged to be married and living in a war zone. We learned in Risk Taker that Sarah had been abused in the foster care system. Ethan, a Navy SEAL, through his dedication and patience, taught Sarah how to love. As with any military novel that Ms. McKenna writes, we encounter a tragedy of sorts. This time we see Sarah’s helicopter shot out of the sky while Ethan watched from afar. As we waited for the stinger missile to hit the helicopter, Ms. McKenna wrote in such detail the events that led up to and after the encounter from both characters perspective. I felt Ethan’s fear as he watched the missile approach the helicopter while you felt Sarah’s angst as she tried to evade the missile strike. True to Ms. McKenna’s form we are touched by the lives of characters previously written about in prior novels. This was a great conclusion to the series. I would highly recommend this book along with Ms. McKenna’s other series Black Jaguar Squadron. | 5.0 |
| 2017 | I purchased this book to assist my son in his ministry. He is an Episcopal priest especially devoted to care for missionaries. He selected this book as one that he believed would bring strength to these dedicated people during the rough times (and most missionaries have seriously rough times). He asked his supporters to purchase one or more and send it to him to distribute worldwide. I did so, and--having it in hand, I read it.This book brings strength and encouragement, mostly by reminding readers of Scriptural promises, reminding of miracles already given in our own lives, and encouraging the reader to look up, take a deep breath, trust, and keep on in our calling. Its guidelines are right for almost everyone, but especially people who have more than the average difficulties. Yes, I recommend it. (Ariel I.) | 5.0 |
| 2018 | What a well written book. I love to read tru-stories and this did not disappoint . This took you on a journey from beginning to end. The book is a fast read, but once you start reading it you will not want to put it down. I will be looking for more books from Kulish in the future.This made you wonder how did he get away with not being notice. Great book you will all enjoy. | 5.0 |
| 2019 | I have know Dr. Anderson, as a doctor, for some time, but after reading his book I was so inspired by it. This is a must read for everyone. People that know our Lord and for those who have doubts. Thank you Dr. Anderson for writing this book and your devotional book. He may be a country doctor, but he is a man that loves the Lord and it shows.. | 5.0 |
| 2020 | Coffee Time Romance Reader's Award!This is my first of Ms. Harte's books and I quickly found myself falling into the story, as I would had I read the earlier books. Ms. Harte makes it clear there is a back story and leaves enough clues to make you go hunting for them, while keeping you hooked in the present story with a skill that makes you feel you have not missed anything vital. Her writing genius does not stop with engrossing story lines, the vibrancy of the world and the vitality of the characters adds a special sparkle to the pride of Miami Panthers.HollieReviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More | 5.0 |
| 2021 | So very interesting to read Thane's POV on this scene. It really explains a lot. I was quite surprised the depth of his feelings at this point in the series, he hid it well. | 4.0 |
| 2022 | Have read many of Edie Claire's books. I have not found one that I would give less than a 5 star to. | 5.0 |
| 2023 | I held off reading this savoring the moment. I lived this series so much. I cried nonstop from the concert on. Great job Heidi. I'll cherish these books Forever | 5.0 |
| 2024 | This has some great pointers for fiction writers to develop their craft.I especially liked the tips on show not tell and not starting new segments with dialogue.It can be read quite quickly if you don't need to do the exercises at the ends of chapters.I'd recommend it to all writers of fiction who wish to improve. | 4.0 |
| 2025 | A short but great story the thriller story lasted til the end I don't want the story to end totally enjoyed this book | 4.0 |
| 2026 | I never thought there were this many uses for hydrogen peroxide. It is far more economical for multiple uses. Thanks... | 5.0 |
| 2027 | I liked this book just as much as the first! I can't wait to read the next one. I read book 1 this morning and instantly ordered book two. They drew me in. I loved the characters and really enjoyed the writing style. Please keep writing, I wanna keep reading | 5.0 |
| 2028 | This is the first book I've read by Joel Rosenberg and I really enjoyed it. The characters were great. I enjoyed Mr Rosenberg's writing style and the story line. I was sad, nervous and scared for the characters and rejoiced with them as well. I know I wouldn't have lasted one day in a concentration/death camp. This is one of those reads that will stay with you for a long time. It really made me think about the horrors and atrocities committed by the Nazis. It was sickening, disgusting and just plain evil what the Nazis did to so many people. I think everyone should read this book and learn more about the Holocaust so that this evil is never repeated. I highly recommend this book. Well done Mr. Rosenberg- thanks for the very informative and great read. | 5.0 |
| 2029 | This was Connors Story and it was Amazing Connor is the Gargoyle from the Redemption Series and it was a great way to continue the Story of our beloved Series . R.K Ryals is a very Talented writer who from the get go makes you fall in love with her characters and the storylines. Read the Entire Series from start to finish you will love them all and may I also recommend that you Read Mark of the Mage after this series your life will never be the same. I am in awe at such a talented writer never before have I shed tears over a book after all they are just books, but ooh there is magic in words and Power in Knowledge.. | 5.0 |
| 2030 | I absolutely love Brandy's stories, the story was amazingly written, so creative and unique I couldn't put it down one I started reading it. Right from the start I fell for Trevor and Roxy. I loved their music, their passion and their love, when they first met I loved their instant reactions to each other . I thought all the secondary characters were great except Jordan, I am so sick of cheating stories, Iv'e had enough of them but besides that he was just too whiney for me, and a total arse but later he's ok. I did love Joey (gramps..) I love how they all excepted Roxy and made her part of their clan. Great characters throughout, love Mikey what a great big brother. I hope he gets his HEA he deserves it and Jordan too I suppose ..lol.. Wow this story has love, hot as freakin hell sex (some rough sex too...yummy) , action, amazing characters both human and not and just amazing writing. Did I mention the hot as hell sex ...wow oh yeh and sexy TATS! Gotta love the tats....Amazing Story...4.5 stars...review by Nanee at upallnightreadallday.blogspot.com | 5.0 |
| 2031 | I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will read others by this author. | 4.0 |
| 2032 | A heartwarming story about a desolate town &the preparation for Hollywood to come & make them famous. With the need for more women, an old relationship was rekindled & New ones started. I enjoyed reading this book. | 4.0 |
| 2033 | This is an awesome account with a lot of true to the Bible examples. I loved it and would read it again! | 5.0 |
| 2034 | I found it to be combersome and pretty much like most others seems to work off the Atkins Plan. Which DOES work and has been proven to work by the American Heart Association. It's OK for different ideas but nothing that great. | 3.0 |
| 2035 | With a new Lincoln Rhyme book out that references the first one, what could I do except read the first one again. Just as bone chilling as the first time, over ten years ago. Like fine wine, Rhyme gets better with age. Read this one first, then smoothly transition to THE SKIN COLLECTOR. Waiting for me....gotta read!!! | 5.0 |
| 2036 | This is a page-turner! The plot is plausible, but not fully believable. It gives the reader an education on how disputes between families can carry on for generations. | 4.0 |
| 2037 | Kathy's Review:Hayri is just an ordinary guy - no special talents, and not blessed with wealth. Yet he falls into a variety of strange circumstances. It seems like he is swept along by life, rather than an active participant. I think the heart of this book examines this concept – how much of our lives are shaped by our actions, vs. the actions of others which affect us? Hayri falls into the Time Regulation Institute (which really only makes its first appearance in the second half of the book) because of who he knows and through a series of misconstrued stories about him others have exaggerated on his behalf.For me, this book was a little bit hard to follow because I am not familiar at all with Turkish culture and the titles they give one another. The title “Bey” follows many of the men’s names and seems to be a title of respect. But that made it hard to keep up with who was who. I found many of the events within the book to be amusing, but I also didn’t really understand a lot of what was going on.For that reason, I’m going to limit my recommendation to people who might have an interest in history, or desire to know more about Turkish culture and literature or who enjoy literary fiction and are looking for something different.*A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. | 2.0 |
| 2038 | LOVED IT! I'm already a huge Magan fan, but I had never read Dawn's work before. With this you can't even distinguish that it was co written, it flows together beautifully! Laughed my butt off with some of the dialogue. You won't be disappointed with this HOT story! | 5.0 |
| 2039 | Enjoyed the book more than I thought I would, as racing is not an interest of mine. Great perspective, having the dog as narrator. It is funny, poignant, sad-everything I like in a book. Great summer read | 4.0 |
| 2040 | I read this book because it was a prequel to The Intern's Handbook, and because the author is a resident of the city where I live. I thought the concept of an assassin posing as an intern because "interns are invisible" was an interesting concept. Because it was a prequel, I read it first. It does set the reader up to some extent for the main book The most redeeming characteristic of this book was that it was mercifully short. | 2.0 |
| 2041 | I love good mystery stories, and I love historical novels. This seems to be a combination mystery/history - well, maybe SOME history. It took quite a while to get to the mystery solving - a lot of extraneous details. All in all, pretty good mystery. | 3.0 |
| 2042 | This is a great read about the Danish author trying to run a farm in Kenya. The writing is stunning. Take your time reading it and you will experience great pleasure. Another great writer - Ngugi, has harsh things to say about the racism of this book. I cannot feel his outrage. If you don't want to see (admit) that 90 years ago there was more racism and sexism than now don't read this book. If on the other hand you are willing to give allowences to some things your 90 year old grandmother might say then this is a great and poetic book. Regardless It is about 1,000 times better than the movie, which you should avoid at all costs. | 5.0 |
| 2043 | Great read. Evanovich at the best. Still beginning to find the ongoing-offgoing relationships with her men a bit tedious.She needs to decide whether she is going to be a bounty hunter and go with Ranger, or possibly switch to PI and go with Joe and a family. Only Evanovitch knows what is in Stephanie's heart. | 5.0 |
| 2044 | The book was a great read, I think that this series is going to be a great adventure. But this book I felt was a little bit slow. While finding answers is always a hard and long task, I felt it was a bit dragged out for very little gain. The entire book was geared around finding Ahone symbol so Ellie could protect herself with. As the central idea it wasn’t altogether that interesting, and in my opinion didn’t need as much page time. I know that the Author was trying to demonstrate the character of Ahone, create new friendships, ostracize Collin, and create a platform for the reader/characters to gain more information. However, I thought it could have been a bit faster in delivery.Read more here: [...] | 3.0 |
| 2045 | When you see a collection that already includes an amazing novel you've read, chances are very good (I've learned) that at least one other item in the collection will astound, deeply satisfy or amaze you.Based on the inclusion of the thrilling "Quicksilver" by Toni Dwiggins, I bought Thrilling Thirteen today, and I expect to find at least one other gem within its covers. Let me tell you about the one I've already read.Fascinating, Terrifying, Like Playing with Mercury:When I was a child, my parents were puzzled by the way thermometers kept disappearing in our house. Little did they know that my siblings and I loved to play with the silvery liquid that poured out of them once they were broken! And little did we know that we were playing with a killer...Toni Dwiggins brings that fascination and danger to life in "Quicksilver", a novel that, like her previous novel "Badwater", mingles mining history, eco-terror and deep knowledge of rocks and human frailties. And, yes, there was plenty of toxic mercury released into the environment in the bad old days of gold mining - but the lure of the gold is still strong, as the characters in this novel make clear.Cassie Oldfield herself is not immune to that lure, nor is her partner Walter Shaw. Yet for the forensic geologists, I believe it is closer to "The Spell of the Yukon" as made explicit by Robert W. Service:. There's gold, and it's haunting and haunting,. And it's luring me on as of old;. Yet it isn't the gold that I'm wanting. So much as it's finding the gold.Stunning story, great geology - another winner from Toni Dwiggins!Note: The Dwiggins novel "Badwater" is included in the 6-novel set "Working Girls ... Do It For Thrills", in which the other gem I found (so far) is a stunner called "Sector C", by Phoebe Sullivan. | 5.0 |
| 2046 | Well, I read it to the end, but can't say I enjoyed it...was amazed by how deep obsession can get - a warning to pay attention to your first instinct with people who are not always as they appear. | 3.0 |
| 2047 | 500 Miles to Go, by J. Conrad GuestMy parents loved watching Formula 1 races on TV, and the sound of cars speeding around the track always takes me straight back to childhood. So does J. Conrad Guest's 500 Miles to Go, which evocatively recreates everything to do with the American USAC , from scary crashes, miraculous survival, pit-stops that always seemed impossibly fast, to, of course, that magical sound as the cars rear around the bends, seemingly ready to fly. I read as drivers jockey for position and expect to see my father, tense in his seat, watching, wondering if the favored car will find a gap. Mum's telling me which driver's honest and which one's going to cheat his way to victory. English names fill me with pride. Foreign ones with memory. And it's just plain fun.Meanwhile, of course, there are drivers living real lives with lost loves, dashed hopes, and off-track arguments. 500 Miles to Go tells the story of one driver's success and separation. "Lucky in cards, unlucky in love," my Gran used to say, but Alex Król is lucky and skilled in cars, while his love life is more unfortunate.Król is being interviewed by a newspaper reporter as the story starts. They eat, drink scotch, and smoke cigars; the author recreates the scent of cigar smoke on the air as evocatively as the sense of racing on the track, while the older man teases his interviewer, offering truths and half-truths, before plunging into revealing all. He's lured perhaps by her beauty and her obvious interest. But is she interested in him, or just in her article?There's a wealth of fascinating history in this novel, all told in the voice of a man who lived it and cares. And there's a convincing sense of someone transcribing his words. A sweet love story gives way to the love affair with speed. And cigar smoke offers that sense of slow listening, where interviewees can speak in full paragraphs and tell the tale their own way. First loser becomes disillusioned winner, hindsight waxes philosophical, and a lonely man reminds us "One doesn't find love... It's not some object to be unearthed... Love is a choice."Is losing love a choice as well? As riders seek that median path, how do those of us on life's track avoid being overtaken?I started to enjoy this story for its evocative depiction of racing cars. In the end I loved it for its people, and I'm really glad I found the time to read it.Disclosure: The author kindly gave me an ecopy and I offer my honest review. | 4.0 |
| 2048 | i never read it | 1.0 |
| 2049 | This book is part of a series of Faerie books about Lady Cottington of England from the 1800's era, who saw and interacted with Faerie beings and kept a diary/pressing book of her involvement with them. Lady Cottington impulsively decided to start pressing faeries in a flower pressing book one day, and so this collection of smooshed bizarre, charming, cute, and sometimes ugly little faeries came to be the colorful, and wonderful illustrations of this book outlined by her diary entries in varying degrees of penmenship skill (as she ages) in cursive writing. This book does show female breasts and faerie buttocks so may not be suitable for all readers. The cursive can be a bit hard on the eyes too though the size of the lettering is fairly large. The story does have a few promiscuities that again may not be suitable for some readers. The book itself is well made and the cover is lightly padded, so mildly soft/squishy to the touch. I think this book would be excellent for adults or children who love faeries and fantasy and are looking for something not run of the mill. It also comes with a smooshed faery window cling decoration inside the cover! Lady Cottington was a real person and was involved in a real faery hoax when she was alive, and it is a matter of conjecture today if perhaps to spite the hoax issue there wasn't a bit of reality to be found as well. | 4.0 |
| 2050 | The first book of The Gin Palace Trilogy is a good read, it sets you up well to want to continue into the trilogy. | 4.0 |
| 2051 | Kylie Bisutti's firsthand experiences in the world of competitive modeling give credibility to the advice and encouragement she now offers to young women. Throughout the book, she stresses the love and grace of God.I do wonder how a world-class model found the time to develop such a polished writing style. I'm not suggesting Mrs. Bisutti didn't *approve* every word that was written, but I do have my doubts that she actually *wrote* the whole book (my apologies and admiration to her if she did!). It's just that the publisher only credits Kylie as the author.Don't let that keep you from buying the book, though. If you are even mildly interested in the world of modeling, I think you will find Kylie's story both fascinating and uplifting. | 4.0 |
| 2052 | Colton - Annoying and too ControllingMelanie - submissive to his kisses and his lovemaking.Hated the book. Don't buy | 1.0 |
| 2053 | Interesting read, I enjoyed it, even though this is not quite my normal genre. Give me a different perspective on old stories and opened up new possibilities. Liked the characters, and it kept my interest. A little sad, but what in life does not have a bit of sadness in it. | 5.0 |
| 2054 | Bullet was amazing & one of the strongest heroines I've read. She didn't let anything or anyone get in the way of her ultimate goal, Revenge until she meets Rand. He is the one person who can shatter her world. But instead of breaking her he makes her feel things she hasn't felt her whole life and in doing so shows her there is more to life then she had been forced to live. My heart broke many times for Bullet, all she is used to is death but Rand forces his way into her heart to remind her of the girl she left behind. This story was incredible and I couldn't put it down till the very end. The action was exciting, the storyline interesting and the characters felt real. I can't wait to read more about these characters & see where the story takes me. 5 Action Packed Stars! | 5.0 |
| 2055 | I loved the Divergent series but the ending of Allegiant killed me! I highly recommended this book and it's series. | 5.0 |
| 2056 | I'll keep it short and sweet...Writing is good. Concept is engaging. The one glaring hangup though, is that the protagonists are never at a disadvantage or suffer any setbacks. The protagonists profoundly trounce the antagonists at every turn, despite the odds the story poorly attempts to portray. Perhaps the author wanted to provide a story where the protagonists don't get beat down around every corner like a lot of recent fantasy fiction does... but he really went too far in the opposite direction.. | 3.0 |
| 2057 | It's worth reading but not up to par with the other Stone Barrington series. Still a pleasant book with some suspenseful moments | 4.0 |
| 2058 | I can't believe that I just finished all three of this series in basically two weeks. I also have a full time job, a family, three sports teams (I coach), and wake at 5:00 and pass out at 9:00. In other words, every single moment that I am not busy, I had my eyes glued to these books. This is just big fun to read. Highly recommended!!!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 2059 | Sometimes you have to learn how to do things yourself. So far so good, the instructions are easy to follow. | 5.0 |
| 2060 | This was a breath of fresh air. I love rock star romance. Going into this book I had no idea it would be this good. It was so different than other books I've read. I loved it. I wish it were longer. Hope to be reading more from these characters. | 5.0 |
| 2061 | The Acne Cure For Life is a short, but insightful book that offers a step-by-step system that helps a reader cure and control their acne issues. The information that is offered is relevant, proven, and actionable. This easy-to-understand read is a must have for anybody that suffers from this confidence killing skin problem.Michael Faye did a masterful job of organizing the information so that any reader can understand it. Faye offers "how-to" tips, diet tips, and tips for anybody that is considering cosmetic surgery procedures. There is no stone un-turned here.I highly recommend this book to anybody that is suffering or has suffered from an acne issue before. This is such a small investment that offers a very big reward - your confidence back. | 5.0 |
| 2062 | Since I am thoroughly interested in the Plantagenet line throughout history and especially The Cousin's war I was immediately drawn to this book. I liked how the author John Paul Davis wove a current tragic event with the events of the past. I believe he could have expanded more on to why beside the discovery of the tomb the cat,rat and dog felt the need to murder the teenage girl. I like the direction he took with alluding to some of the theories that the prince's of the tower actually lived and Henry the vii married a lesser woodville sister rather Elizabeth of York. I am one of those who never believed Richard the III was the evil humpback that Henry the viii wanted us to believe. I am more of a Yorkist then Lancastrian fan. So I had a little more sympathy for The Sons of York. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery combined with present day and the past | 5.0 |
| 2063 | This is an entertaining read and it's realistic in that it helps you understand that many start-ups fail, and more importantly, there is just a lot of confusion and dashed hopes, and not a sudden or conclusive "You've failed and here is why." It's not all doom and gloom, but it's definitely not the motivational book you normally see on start-ups saying "Be your own boss, make a billion dollars, all you need to do is quit your job now!"There isn't a strong story-line or point to this read. This is short for a book, but long for a magazine article. It very much reads like a Wired article (which it was based on). It's an easy read to pass time. | 4.0 |
| 2064 | Ms. Polos has an interesting story to tell, but grammar and editing problems made for a painful read. A little editing would make for much better flow and enhance the story. The writing level was lower than high school. Understanding these challenges, the story is interesting. The paranormal elements were not typical, i.e., wailing ghosts, etc., and appeared more demonic. She and her family certainly had a tragic life.Writing 2Editing 2Characterization 3Storyline 4Value for the Money 3 | 3.0 |
| 2065 | You can take this thriller novel and have lots of fun, it even has some adult content - well done, not vulgar. It wasn't fun enough to get me to buy the next one, but many will, it is easy to read and light. | 3.0 |
| 2066 | Slightly less action than the Vampire Academy series but just as entertaining. Love these characters and can't get enough of their story. | 5.0 |
| 2067 | This first book in the Gabriella Giovanni series, and Kristi Belcamino's first publication, was a thrilling, edge of your seat thrill ride! You will NOT be disappointed. Cannot wait for the second book in the series, Blessed are the Meek. | 5.0 |
| 2068 | This story is cute, educational and entertaining. My kids love animals and learning about them which this book provides in a cute little adventure. It also taught kindness and caring for others which is so important. Finally I love books that encourage kids to be outdoors. There were one or two little typos but overall very nice. | 5.0 |
| 2069 | This story reads like a diary of a young girl and takes you through to her adult years. It switches back and forth from old memories to present day. Way to much emphasis on past love scenes and way to little development of present. Storyline and characters had great potential. I will try one more later maybe depth of plot will be better. | 3.0 |
| 2070 | What I loved most about this episode was the drama that happened. (Isn't that the way it always goes?) I seriously can't get enough of this series. Love it! This was a brilliantly, frustrating episode in the best world of zombies!!! Excited for episode eight! | 4.0 |
| 2071 | I'm Hooked! I really enjoyed this quick read. Fun story, hot scenes and character interaction is enjoyable. I had already bought a few others and recommended them to my sisters. | 4.0 |
| 2072 | loved this book...and I hope she writes about these character again.....and that the publisher PRINTS IT IN BOOK FORM AT THE SAME TIME THEY RELEASE THE E BOOK (hint hint) because there ARE those of us out here for whom technology is NOT a friend...this book will definitely be a keeper for your collection....... | 5.0 |
| 2073 | An enjoyable read. Since he wrote the True Detective series I was not sure what to expect but he does a really nice job of developing his characters and it did take a little getting used to his movement back and forth in time. The plot was movie material and the ending did fit the story line well. I look forward to some of his other books. | 4.0 |
| 2074 | Mary Higgins Clark is one of the best mystery writers of this era. She keeps you in suspense from start to finish and reminds me of Agatha Christie. Start enjoying her books today. | 5.0 |
| 2075 | Trust in Me, the second book in the Montgomery Brothers series was just as good as the first book. Samantha Chase is a really good author and I have enjoyed every book I've read that was written by her. | 5.0 |
| 2076 | In The Bookshop On The Corner, Rebecca first introduces the reader to Sarah Smith, owner of the only bookshop in her tiny little town Ashford, Connecticut. I instantly took a liking to Sarah, not only for her obsessive passion and love for all things books but because I could relate to her in so many wonderful ways. Sarah has always stayed in Ashford, never daring to venture too far out into the big, wide world, completely happy with her nose stuck in a good romance book, her eyes flirting with the dreamy words printed onto the pages. Sarah looked upon her bookshop with a maternal and affectionate love, often referring to the books inside as her 'babies', which is something that I do on a day-to-day basis! At any time when the talk of adventure or change would crop up, Sarah would retreat back into her fictional world, perfectly happy with her lot."Change was so alien to me, it was almost another language. I was a staunch fan of the 'if it's not broke - don't fix it' mentality." ~ SarahIt was hard for me to not read about Sarah and not see myself in her personality and characteristics. I guess you could say that she was a little child-like in some aspects, again, like myself. Sarah found the fictional world within the pages of a book a million times better than anything that reality had to offer. She dreamed of the dashing, heroic men that she read about in the piles and piles of books stacked up in her bookshop, she dreamed of the passionate, heart-pounding love that only fictional characters would ever be lucky enough to have. Put simply, Sarah Smith was a dreamer, living in her fictional world, drinking coffee and just living her (albeit fairy-tale like) never-changing life. I do believe that Sarah and I would be the best of friends if she was a real person. We're so alike it's uncanny. Another point that I feel I need to touch upon is that Sarah decides to start up a blog. Yes! A real, true-to-life blog. HOW AMAZING IS THAT? See?! We've got to be related! I absolutely LOVED the added blog aspect, it gave me a little thrill to know that I was also a blogger. Rebecca thought of everything, she really truly did. I was just astounded.Another character that I took a particular liking to in The Bookshop On The Corner was one of Sarah's closest friends Missy. One word came to my mind when Rebecca first introduced Missy to me and that word was 'diva'. Not diva in a bad way, but diva in a sassy, curvaceous, exhilarating way. I just loved the way that Rebecca described Missy."Her form-fitting scarlet dress lit up the sepia-toned shop. She was all bouffant auburn curls, and thick Hollywood-esque make-up, and the type of person that made you smile just by setting eyes on her."Missy is also the owner of The Sassy Salon that sat on the corner just opposite The Bookshop On The Corner, so I was instantly given an image of this chatty, gorgeous woman who was loved by everyone and always had something exciting to talk about, no matter how dreary or grey the weather was outside. I really adored the way Missy seemed to brighten up Sarah's life. I mean, Sarah was clearly not depressed or sad about her lot in life, but whenever Missy entered the shop she seemed to leave a ray of sunshine and sparkle in her wake, and Sarah seemed to smile constantly. The relationship between these two was what every girl should have. Missy was Sarah's go-to when she needed advice, and a lot of the time Missy would hand out advice and comments whether Sarah asked her to or not, but not in an over-bearing way. Just in a way that said, "I'm your girl, and I'll be here for you no matter what." Missy was bursting to the brim with personality and goodness, and such a wonderful addition to Rebecca's characters.Rebecca also uses one of my favourite techniques in The Bookshop On The Corner. If you have read any of her previous novels and met Lil and CeeCee then you will see more of them when you read The Bookshop On The Corner. I absolutely LOVE when authors do this. I don't know about you but when you read a fantastic book and then have to say goodbye to the characters it can sometimes leave you feeling a little lost and sad. I find myself with an urge to catch up with them and see what's going on in their lives. In The Bookshop On The Corner, this is the perfect chance to do that. Lil and CeeCee from the Gingerbread Cafe appear in the story on more than one occasion and I was delighted when I heard their names being mentioned. In The Bookshop On The Corner, The Gingerbread Cafe is right opposite Sarah's haven and every now and again, she'll glimpse through the window and catch Lil and Damon canoodling. Sarah, Missy, CeeCee and Lil are a close, tight-knit bunch of friends and their chats over gingerbread milkshakes and all matters of yumminess really warmed my heart. Seeing characters from previous novels getting on with their lives just makes it all seem so much more real and magical, and I enjoyed it to no end.Another thing that I felt a strong desire to comment on was Sarah's bookshop itself. I want to work there so badly. It's like a book lover's paradise. Its not one of those pristine, modern, grey interiors, but aged, enchanted and sprinkled with fairy dust. That is honestly how I felt about Sarah's bookshop. Rebecca's descriptions of the book shop were impeccable, describing to me a place that I have always wanted to visit but never knew existed."I turned back to the inside of the shop to watch shards of muted sunlight settle on piles of books, as if it were slowly waking them. The haphazard stacks seemed straighter, as if they'd decided when I wasn't looking to neaten themselves up, dust their jackets off, and stand to attention."Never before have I seen books be brought to life like this. Rebecca instilled a true fascination within Sarah's character that made her look upon the hundreds of books in her shop as though they were real people. I felt like I was in a dream-like state because of the way Rebecca drew me in with her delicate and quaint descriptions. Everything about Sarah's bookshop sang to me. It's exactly how I would choose to have my own bookshop if I ever had that opportunity. Books stacked to heights taller than me, books lying gracefully here and there. It was a pure delight to be invited inside of such a beautiful, ethereal place.Rebecca could not have chosen a more perfect moment to introduce Ridge to Sarah. Ridge Warner was heavenly in every sense of the word. Tall, dark and brooding, Ridge is a New York reporter sent to do a piece on Sarah's tiny little town of Ashford after he visited during the Chocolate Festival. (You can read about the chocolate festival in Chocolate Dreams at the Gingerbread Cafe) Bizarrely, Ridge was exactly how Sarah imagined her book-heroes to be; absolutely delectable, just like the sweet treats from The Gingerbread Cafe. I loved him. Loved, loved, loved him! He was charming, very dashing and every inch the disarming fictional book-boyfriend. Rebecca kept me guessing from the moment that Ridge entered the scene. I was excited to see where the story was going to go from here, and I was not disappointed.The Bookshop On The Corner is written with the same fluidity that can be found in all of Rebecca's previous titles. Her smooth, perfectly structured sentences allow for a pleasurable read. No hitches, no plot-holes and not a single thing that I would change, The Bookshop On The Corner is a staggering addition to Rebecca's creations. Every nook and cranny was brought to life in Sarah's little bookshop, every fleck of dust commented upon, every book alive and breathing. I am gob-smacked at the amount of creativity and phenomenal imagery that I have found in this title. Rebecca has left no stone un-turned, creating the perfect small-town woman just dreaming of her own happy-ever-after. I found an immense amount of pleasure in reading The Bookshop On The Corner. In fact, I read it in one sitting and slept peacefully once I was finished. Rebecca sprinkles her stories with such charm and delicacy that I feel like I'm bouncing on big, fluffy clouds.Becca's Books is giving The Bookshop On The Corner a befitting rating of five glorious cupcakes. This story is every book lovers dream. Rebecca has brought the hidden depths of a book lovers mind to the surface and unearthed all of our bookish secrets that normally we would keep to ourselves. This story couldn't be anymore perfect if it tried. I am in love with Rebecca's characters, the heart-warming connection between them all and the intertwined lives within the tiny town of Ashford. Rebecca, a huge well done to you! The Bookshop On The Corner was remarkable. | 5.0 |
| 2077 | Loved getting inside Jared's head to understand why did he the things he did in the first book Bully. I was still able to get into just like Bully even through the parts that were the same. I LOVED these books and can NOT wait for the next one from Penelope to come out. She did an amazing job!! | 5.0 |
| 2078 | I have loved all the books in this series. I can't wait to read more books by Marie I am super pumped about her new series and the new books coming from the Gansett series. | 5.0 |
| 2079 | Wailing has created a fantastic and utterly believable future in his “Auto" series, where most people automate their social media presence to free up their time. I know millions of people would love to have that technology available right now!Wailing takes this further, though, to include the impact on the humans that use the technology when things take an unexpected (but entirely believable) turn.The high level of automation and the ability to program your Auto with your own personality, as it were, leads to shenanigans that make the reader wonder if we're talking artificial intelligence, or simply advanced technology.I love the author's attention to detail, his facility in writing from a feminine perspective, and his willingness to tug at the heartstrings at unexpected moments. Wailing nails complex relationships with aplomb, and makes science fiction immediate and just barely out of current reach, putting him squarely in my list of Favorite Authors and Authors to Watch! | 5.0 |
| 2080 | This story will fill you with the wonder of a lifelong romance and the pain when one spouse dies. Each word will be written on your heart and your eyes will not be dry at the end of the story. Love and compassion are tightly tied together and the compassion of one love can ignite the compassion of the other love. You'll also catch glimpses of a tantilizing world that will whet you appetite for more.This story will linger long after the last word is read and you'll be riche for it. | 5.0 |
| 2081 | I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the white house first ladies and was sorry to have him retire. I had no Idea that theushers took care of managing the white house. What an enlightenment! | 5.0 |
| 2082 | There are evil and good people in this world and this novel portrayed both in a time travel set up.I loved all the German recipes at the end of the book. | 5.0 |
| 2083 | Do not waste your time on this book. It goes no where and has a ridiculous ending. I did not enjoy the read, however I made myself finish it. | 2.0 |
| 2084 | This I a fairly good story told in the old western days. It is a fast read of a shorter version western hero | 3.0 |
| 2085 | Decided to read this on the request of a friend. It's different, I just don't know who I like better. Richard and Cameron both seem to have a thing for Mia. Richard is wounded and broken where as Cameron is sure of himself. Mia is drawn more to Richard but I'm sensing something more with Cameron. Oh the triangle.. lol | 4.0 |
| 2086 | A nice read. Very enjoyable. And what a great concept. It's interesting to see how someone from a lower income class can put themselves in a position to persuade a prince to see his kingdom from her perspective. I felt that I was reading something written for a younger audience in a lot of the wording and would have liked more description. I also had as hard time believing in the love America had for Aspen and didn't have a chance to feel attached to him like I did for the Prince. I like a good YA book because I enjoy the adventures when I'm sick of the adult romances that are all the same. So this was a fun read. | 4.0 |
| 2087 | This is classical Jack Higgins. His anti hero, Liam Devlin, wins against all odds and puts the devil back on his heels. | 4.0 |
| 2088 | BOTH of these books were AWESOME!! GR8 read!! Could NOT put it down!! When is part 3 coming??!!! I am mad that I hve 2 wait!!! lol | 5.0 |
| 2089 | This book was different from Jennifer's other books. It was hot! I loved James & Quinn. I loved their characters. The way Jennifer wrote about these two was awesome. The depth of them I loved. | 5.0 |
| 2090 | My heart broke, my heart bled, my heart mended itself again and was whole. The atrocities that were faced broke me. But I love when people in fiction and in reality take the bad that has happened to them and say No! I won't let this define me, I will let it make me stronger and I will persevere. True Hero's and Heroines.Shayne you are an amazing author, one of the few who makes me feel so many emotions in one book. Thank you. | 5.0 |
| 2091 | When I started this book I was unaware who the author was, but as I started reading and realized how authentic it was I did a search on her. I found that she was indeed a prosecutor for LA County and was in fact quite well know for a specific trial which I had followed. From that point on I could see a difference in the writing style that was very obvious. Instead of the hazy references that a non lawyer would make, the details were very real and made the story much more interesting. From that point on I was so engrossed that I could hardly put it down. The feel of the story and the characters took on this real life stance and I could see the subtle differences between the two. Also this takes place in LA of which I am quite familiar so that made it even better.What did I like? The lead character Rachel Knight! I found her to be a real down to earth person that was very dedicated to her job (maybe a little to much for her own good) but you could see that making a difference was important to her. She was serious to a fault but yet so humorous. I had to laugh so many times and other times I could feel the empathy that she had. She had her dedication but yet she bucked the system that put so many restraints on her, making her all that much more real. I loved her friends and her strengths but at the same time I could feel her doubts and weaknesses. She is the kind of person that you would want for a friend. Thankfully I do have friends like her.What did I dislike? That is a good question, I found the story entertaining but yet disturbing. I guess I would have to say Ms Clark took a very disturbing real life problem and showed that it can be handled to the best of what the system will allow it to be taken care of. Child abuse and child porn turns my stomach and I do not think that there is a person on earth that would like that.What will you like? A story that is VERY WELL developed, humorous, very serious, heartbreaking, sad but yet happy, and so full of twists and turns that you will stayed glued to the pages. The characters are so human and endearing. Action packed with vivid details and descriptions bringing the story alive with all of the real life type of events that will touch your heart. Lots of quirky humor that will tickle your bones. A lead character that has a true sense of herself including her faults. Come on who would not like a pistol packing DA that uses the system to get the best justice that she can bring about. Marcia Clark has a winner in this book and I will definitely look forward to her next one. | 5.0 |
| 2092 | Loved the book, but hated RJ is gone! Time for Hetta to go to the pound!!! Would recommend this book to everyone! | 4.0 |
| 2093 | This brought me back to The Good Earth that I read many years ago.It is a good story and makes one realize what a good life we have.The story is inspiring and has a happy ending.Jeanne | 4.0 |
| 2094 | This is not a typical genre for me to read. The cover is nice but makes the story look very girly. I reminded myself that I've enjoyed a lot of Keary's other work so I decided to give it a shot. What I Didn't Say takes a pretty common high school situation - drinking and partying - and turns it into an emotional, entertaining, cautionary, love story with an awesome twist. Keary always writes characters that draw you into the story and surprise you with the depth of emotion they evoke. There are so many reasons to love this book.This story reminded me of some stories my Mom made me read as a kid. They were cautionary moral-of-the-story type books too but WIDS was a lot more fun and less in your face. I also liked that the story is set on Orcas Island. I spent a few weeks in the summer there when I was younger. It was so much fun waking up, getting fresh donuts at the little bakery, and walking along the shore exploring the tide pools. It's a beautiful setting for the novel.I really loved What I Didn't Say. If you like a wholesome love story, you're probably the ideal reader for this gem. | 5.0 |
| 2095 | Sometimes we just need a little inspiration to keep us going toward our goals, which can be challenging at times... That's why I picked up 'It's In Your Hands' by Jane John-Nwankwo and I'm so happy that I did! Janes HANDS approach is absolutely working and if you have any goals in your life you that want to achieve (and of course you should have goals), it will help you immensely. It is easy to set new goals and get excited about them for a few days but the real life-changing experiences come from actually following through. Very inspiring and motivating! | 5.0 |
| 2096 | After enjoying Hangman's Daughter, I was hoping to see a quality tale in this second book. My hopes were fulfilled. Characters continue to be developed and new elements are introduced, including religious orders seeking a hidden treasure! The story was quite enjoyable and I have just downloaded the next two stories. I recommend this author! | 5.0 |
| 2097 | Jesse and Niki, great love story. Jesse down on his luck, had an accident while racing ( which was what he was doing for a living),he hurt his hand, and leg, had surgery, and his hand was not the same. So he pretty much gave up,started picking up girls all the time, and got drunk to try and forget how messed up his life was. His brother Jimmy who is a cop told him he had enough of his craziness, and he needed a change, sent him to live with their uncle's in California, he was opening a bar and needed help. This book is so emotional I found myself in tears in some of the parts, and when Jesse learns about a secret when his bone marrow is tested, I was blown away. I felt sorry for his mom Emily, she has such a s***ty life, I was so happy when she got better.Loved Kat she was such an awesome best friend. This is a great series I definitely recommend it you will love it. Eve Carter is amazing I love all her books, she never disappoints. | 5.0 |
| 2098 | While I love anything Harmon, I struggled as to whether or not I would give this review a "5." I always read the 1, 2, and 3 star reviews, and in the case of this book I have to agree that there were too many flashbacks and that the omniscient narrator could have been tweaked a bit better. Also, there were times when tags were needed earlier in paragraphs, and to be truthful, there were a few times when I wasn't exactly sure who was speaking. That said, the book was marvelous--I wish I had Harmon's skill, talent, and ability. Just the night before last, I sat in my living room with some of my family members reading aloud the many beautiful lines that contain movement and vision.As much as I love Bailey, Fern, and Ambrose (and the rest of the town characters), it is Blue and Wilson who still remain strongest in my heart, and before them there were Samuel and Josie. I found I needed a little more from Fern to round her out. Although I accept her for who she is, I believe that closer to the end she needed to bloom even more, become more accomplished sooner and have something tangible happen to mark her beauty. I still love her, I just think the balance was off from who she was in the beginning half of the book (very heavy) to who she became at the end of the book (too light).I would definitely recommend this book and have done so already to all my closest friends and even on FB. | 5.0 |
| 2099 | I really got a lot out of reading this book.Not only did I discover some neat new recipes for making my own fruit infused water, but I also found some useful tips and tricks for it as well. This book also goes over the benefits, uses, and great effects that fruit infused water can have on your body.I didn't expect this much information and value from a cheaply prices Kindle book, but I got it.This book is great, the recipes are great, and the information inside it is great. I am very happy that I got this.Overall, I definitely recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 2100 | It is highly insulting to this reader the use of trashy clique language when with a little more thought and effort a clever description can be made. the cluster f term was used several times early in Lyons book "Snake Skin" by a so called professional who is suppose to be an FBI agent. I stopped reading the book wishing to not subject myself to more of that nonsense. Not a prude, I do swear at times. But, I have never heard a responsible person use that disgusting terminology in any kind of conversation, emotional or not. Overcompensation from a female agent? Never from anyone with a thimble full of intelligence. Ruined a potentially good although predictable story. | 2.0 |
| 2101 | This is a story about a man who experiences life-threatening trauma, and allows it to completely overshadow his life at work and at home on a constant basis. After the physical healing is complete, he still must deal with the mental anguish and anxiety. Fortunately, he has a good friend to help him get through it by suggesting he take some classes designed to teach him how to handle the anxiety and stress brought on by the memory of the incident. The friends took the course together, learning ten techniques to help them deal with anxiety. The techniques presented in the class involve learning to control mind and body, addressing stress and tension, acknowledging the negative feelings and replacing them with positive ones, having fun, and that it’s okay to worry as long as we don’t let the worry control us. This short story is inspiring and even though briefly presented, the anti-anxiety techniques will actually work well for anyone regardless of their situation. | 5.0 |
| 2102 | I gave this book 5 stars mainly because as soon as i started reading it i couldn't put it down. I love all of Kristin Higgins books. | 5.0 |
| 2103 | I enjoyed this trip to the past and to another life. Very well written and.defined in the past. Look forward to his other books. | 4.0 |
| 2104 | I am not a vegan. That said, the breakdown of different vegan philosophies in the opening chapter of the Vegan Cookbook for Beginners has not persuaded me in the slightest to stop eating meat or wearing leather. There is, of course, an absurd amount of information concerning the health benefits of adopting a vegan diet. That is the nature of all diets. I'm sure that the recipes in this book are delicious, and if I had any vegan friends or family, I would certainly purchase this for them. The one thing this diet book does not do is emphasize exercise. That bugs me. All in all, I've read more impressive cookbooks. If you're not vegan and don't know any vegans, don't bother. If you do, grab it up. | 3.0 |
| 2105 | I offer that this work would be a good addition to your library on Paleo living. I have several other books on the subject, but this book was an enjoyable read, and provided additional supporting evidence and tips on this area of health that made it more than worth the cost of the book.In short...I submit you can't go wrong with buying it. | 5.0 |
| 2106 | I have to admit that I was expecting more sex in this story, since Ms. Lee writes that so well, but I was definitely not disappointed in this book! When I downloaded this book I immediately read it all the way through. I was drawn to Rae like it seems the other characters in the book were. I loved the story and the situation she was thrown into. I mean, can you imagine knowing where you were meant to be, and having that knowledge confirmed by people you just met? Then to top it off, meeting a man who looks like everything you have ever dreamed of with which you have an instant physical chemistry?I can only say WOW, and wish it were me instead. | 5.0 |
| 2107 | I LOVE THIS AUTHOR, MAUREEN IS THE BEST....MANNING AND TAYLOR IS A BEAUTIFUL COUPLE AND I LOVE THIS BOOK AND I AM NOW WAITING FOR THE NEXT BOOK. MONTANA WOLF. THEY ARE SEXY AND ALL HELL... ALL HAIL TO MAUREEN SMITH AND THE WOLF PACK SERIES.IF YOU WANT A GOOD STORY AND GREAT SEX, MAUREEN SMITH IS YOUR AUTHOR..... THE WOLF PACK SERIES, THE BRAND SERIES.. AND ANY BOOK SHE HAS DONE... I AM A BIG FAN OF MAUREEN SINCE I READ WHAT EVER YOU LIKE. THAT IS THE BRAND SERIES..BRING ON THE REST OF MAUREEN SERIES.. THE BRAND FAMILY, THE WOLF PACK AND THE MOREHOUSE NINE... | 5.0 |
| 2108 | Another great book based on my favorite character....Agent Pendergast. The story is about his protege' Corrie who badly needs to change her investigative methods. In previous books I enjoyed Corrie's character. However in White Fire she became boring and childish very quickly. Thank goodness for Pendergast who saved the day and the book. Another good read from Preston and Child. | 4.0 |
| 2109 | Beautiful photographs and narrative about one of our nation's greatest treasures: its national parks system. How lucky we are to live in a country which values these precious places and has set them aside for us all to visit and enjoy! Thank you, Teddy Roosevelt, and all those after him who follow his example! | 5.0 |
| 2110 | Novella style readings, two with endings trying to entice the reader to buy the next segment so it just 'stopped'. | 1.0 |
| 2111 | Excellent. A side we did not even know about. I grew up that same period in southern calif. Uaware of race problems and the hardships as a kid . | 5.0 |
| 2112 | My fiancee and I are trying to do all things healthy these days, and eating eggs from a source we know has nothing to do with GMOs is our latest addition.This book is full of info all beginners will need - even those with limited space for coops.I agree with Dr Stone's comment about raising chickens and gardening going hand in hand since you feed chickens kitchen vegetable scraps thus get fertilizer in return. What I'm unsure about is the advise to allow your chickens to run through the garden a couple of hours a day. We did this for about 20 minutes and our four chickens were close to eliminating our tomato plants. Ours are privvy to a large coop as we intend to add more (our neighbors are loving fresh eggs - maybe not so much the rooster wake up calls). Thankfully we live in a community on the lake, and most homeowners only visit on weekends. I read only 2 chickens can be raised in certain city limits, and wonder how this book works for themI appreciated the section on avoiding loss - there are many animals after chickens, snakes being one of the worst on a waterfront community. | 4.0 |
| 2113 | This book series is by far one of the best I've read. Keeps me hooked from beginning to end. She may just be a teenager but not a normal one at all. She's fun and quirky and getting to see how much aiden is willing to do to show how much he loves her. Great book couldn't put it down until the end yet again!! | 5.0 |
| 2114 | This was a really good story. Would recommend it to everyone. There is drama, romance, fights and the excitement of being able to live their lives. | 5.0 |
| 2115 | This book is such a naughty good read.. Panty soaker good, the storyline was extremely steamy. I wish I could meet Mr. Goodness! | 4.0 |
| 2116 | Wow!! I don't even know where to start with this review. This book although short packed one hell of a punch. I can't wait to get my hands on 3 miles. I think this series has become one of my favorites. | 5.0 |
| 2117 | I bought this book when I found out I was pregnant for the first time. It made me laugh a lot and also cringe alot. Jenny really tells it like it is! I would recommend this book to anyone who is pregnant for the first time! | 5.0 |
| 2118 | Fr. Henri Nouwen clearly sets out the premise of his little book in his introduction: “For all ministers are called to recognise the sufferings … in their own hearts, and to make that recognition the starting point of their service….our service will not be perceived as authentic unless it comes from a heart wounded by the suffering about which we speak.”The first half of the book describes a suffering world and a suffering generation. Because Nouwen wrote the book in the 1970′s, this part does appear quite dated and perhaps not very relevant to us. He talks about people rejecting authority and turning instead to drugs and mysticism, or to a revolutionary way. He suggests that Christianity is the third way which incorporates both mysticism and revolution. He promotes compassion as the essential quality for effective leadership. In his definition of compassion is included the concept of tolerance, “For a compassionate person, nothing human is alien: no joy and no sorrow, no way of living and no way of dying.”The second half of “The Wounded Healer” is what really resonated with me. Nouwen gives an example of a young theology student whose task is to minister to a man who is frightened of dying during an operation. The student uses techniques he has learnt in class, such as reflective listening, but does not manage to give any comfort to the sick man. The man does die in the operation, and Nouwen states that this is because he had nothing to live for. He goes on to explain that what the man needed was for someone to become his brother, someone who would wait for him. ”I will wait for you” says Nouwen “goes beyond death and is the deepest expression of the fact that faith and hope may pass, but love will remain forever.”The rest of the book puts across the argument that anyone who wishes to minister to others is required to enter into communion with human suffering in order for relief to be found. “Those who proclaim liberation are called not only to care for their own wounds and the wounds of others, but also to make their wounds into a major source of healing power.” He says that rather than escape our own suffering, it is when we have a deeper understanding of it, that our weakness is turned into strength and we are able to help others.Nouwen speaks of hospitality as being a withdrawal of self in order to make room for another person to come in and express who they are. Ministers do not have the task of taking away the pain, but rather to allow it to be felt and understood, so that it can be accepted “as an expression of the basic human condition.” This shared weakness is the beginning of community, which in turn leads to hope.For anyone considering ministering to others, this is an essential book. The first part feels a little like wading through mud, but it is worth it for the wealth of knowledge that is shared in the second half. | 4.0 |
| 2119 | this cat is awesome !!! was able to really make one feel a mix of emotions for a none existing mythical character ; yetput the character in a place many people dont understand. our world does exist of goodas well as evil thank you for giving us a look into one of your minds windows. cant wait till you raise the blinds on another daniel | 5.0 |
| 2120 | Started out promising but went downhill quickly. I found it to be repetitive and too quickly (and unrealistically) resolved. There are better books in this genre. | 2.0 |
| 2121 | I feel in love with this series. Maybe because it involved an Italian family and I can totally relate but these characters were strong and totally believable. If your a fan of Cassia Leo you will love it. If you're not, this is a definite read! | 5.0 |
| 2122 | Interesting book regarding the events surrounding the possible possession and certain death of Anneliese Michael, which is the basis for the movie The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Gives a good view of the rites of exorcism and the fact that the people conducting the rites were certainly not malicious, even though the results of their actions were tragic. Interesting book that gives a good overview of the court case that followed. | 3.0 |
| 2123 | Okay I loved these books! The second one does become somewhat convoluted. Hodkin's weaving a crazy thrilling mysterious story and it does become hard to follow by the end of this book but I still loved it. It absolutely had me riveted the entire time and I love the Noah/Mara relationship. It's not perfect (they are half psychotic teens after all) but it's beautiful and heartbreaking all the same. If you like a good, suspense-filled story you will love this series! Cannot wait for #3! | 4.0 |
| 2124 | This book taught me a lot about cats. I've fostered many cats for the local SPCA and I will be better at it from now on. The author also explained some behaviors that had puzzled me. | 4.0 |
| 2125 | McEwen is a great writer! He makes you feel like you are along for the action. If military novels are your thing, you have GOT to read this and all his other books. Hope you love them as much as I do. | 5.0 |
| 2126 | Have read the entire series and this one will not disappoint. If you are a Michael Bennett fan hurry and read! | 5.0 |
| 2127 | I really enjoyed getting to know the characters in this book and look forward to reading sequels. This author definitely has a gift for writing. | 5.0 |
| 2128 | I really enjoyed this book. All the characters are likeable, believable people that you feel that you have met sometime in your life. The main character Kate is not an obnoxious in your face investigator, she's an everyday type of woman who is just trying to do her job. I love her new best friend Meg they offset each other perfectly. Not only is there a murder but also a set up, both of which have you guessing until the end, just when I thought I had it figured, nope. There are also organizational hints given throughout the book which is a nice touch and useful. | 4.0 |
| 2129 | This story was superbly crafted and executed. The characters were well formed and believable. The subject matter a tad bit sensitive but nicely handled. The ending was just plain precious. I would definitely read more. | 5.0 |
| 2130 | I found Feedback to a very interesting read. Differing time lines and lots of intrigue through out. It also gave you time to wonder in the second half of the book and rework what you had read in your mind to put perspective on what your were reading now. I have enjoyed Peter Cawdron's books very much and it would be hard to rate one over the other. | 4.0 |
| 2131 | The key to understanding Miyoko Hikiji's story is in the title. It is the story of a woman warrior, and the American public is new to that concept. Hikiji does an excellent job of helping the reader to understand the typical heat, boredom, fear, frustration, and pride American soldiers experienced in Iraq while at the same time helping them to understand those experiences from the female point of view. You may not like what you hear but you need to hear it.As more and more women serve in our military there is a need for their experiences to be recorded in their voices. Every woman warrior who records her reflections enlightens two audiences. The first is other women, usually teen-agers, who are contemplating a military career. It is important they have information beyond that of the recruiters as to what they can expect once they raise their right hand. The other audience is the military itself, steeped in traditions that are male dominated. That is changing, whether they like it or not, and they need to listen to their female battle buddies. Hikiji continues her service to this country in telling her story. | 5.0 |
| 2132 | I never liked Nora Roberts novels because she writes what I perceive as pornography . HoweverNora Roberts land was acceptable and quite good really. | 3.0 |
| 2133 | really enjoyed this series. couldn't read fast enough , got riveted. Fun, exciting, mysterious, dramatic, touching, and a reminder of human darkness and its depths. Highly recommend to just about anyone - some adult content but presented as harsh reality not just for the sake of having it there. | 5.0 |
| 2134 | The prose is almost like poetry and made this book a beautiful read. It unfolds slowly and helps you connect with the characters. The ending was a little disappointing. | 4.0 |
| 2135 | They Called Me God: The Best Umpire Who Ever Lived by Doug Harvey with Peter Golenbock (Gallery Books: Simon & Schuster, 2014, 288 pages, $27.00) is a very episodic collection of sometimes quite interesting tales of baseball which would frequently benefit from the help of quality co- (read ghost) writing superior to that provided by Peter Golenbock, although, if Harvey is to be taken at his word, he's not a man to be argued with or to negotiate on an even playing field. Harvey, who was active as a major league umpire from 1962 – 1992, has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and been voted the second best umpire, behind Bill Klem, of all time. The book is filled with Harvey's assessment of ball players, managers, and fellow umpires based largely on their deportment on and off the field as well as the degree to which they easily bent themselves to his enormous will and sense of himself. Players and managers who learned not to argue or to do so according to Harvey's set of rules come off looking pretty good, while those who gave him a great deal of difficulty are hammered. Similarly, umpires who bent to his or agreed with his standards for umpiring come across as being good officials, although none but a couple of his mentors ever measure up to him. Harvey's egotism and his sense of his own correctness dominate the book. He frequently asserts his fairness and his willingness not to carry grudges, while his stories emphasize the cost to players, managers, and the game of his propensity to get even. I'm unsure whether these marked contrasts represent his lack of self-awareness or the depth of his hypocrisy.Doug Harvey grew up in the poverty of the Imperial Valley of California during the great depression. His father worked hard to maintain a hard-scrabble existence. Young Doug often went with him as he umpired amateur and minor league games, while excelling in athletics himself. He was sometimes asked to serve as an umpire, earning small amounts of money doing so. He attended college on an athletic scholarship, but was unable to finish due to an injury and early, doomed marriage. He always worked hard, and, with increasing frequency umpired baseball and refereed basketball, at the college and minor league level, eventually rising to higher levels as his first marriage dissolved. Eventually, he rose to the major leagues after several years umpiring in Mexico and Puerto Rico as well as the AAA California League league. He became a major league umpire in 1962, jumping over several senior hopefuls as one of the last umpires not to attend umpire school. Read the rest of this review on my blog. If you decide to buy it, please order through the Amazon portal there.... | 2.0 |
| 2136 | Zack/Oliver Frey is unquestionably my favourite cartoonist/graphic artist. This collection of Rogue strips were originally published in 1981 in gay magazines. Hard to believe it was more than 30 years ago as Rogue is so contemporary. Nothing old fashioned or outdated about this hunky creation. Some 28 delightful strips in this book and everyone of them is sexy and fun. Zack has an exquisite drawing style and I don't think anyone can draw such cute young guys in tight jeans as well as he can. Enjoy Rogue as Rogue enjoys his young prey as he globe trots all over the world in these cleverly drawn adventures. What I like most about Zack is his wicked sense of humor as Rogue's delicious conquests show their surprise and shock at being seduced then lovingly show their gratitude and an obvious plea for a repeat servicing. A sheer delight! | 5.0 |
| 2137 | Good paranormal tale. Good characters and story. Got invested in the characters. I'd like to read more from this author. | 5.0 |
| 2138 | AHHH, I was waiting for this book for what felt like forever. The Cliffhanger at the end of Dear Emily had my mind reeling and left me with my mouth wide-open so I was so happy to finally get this book in my hands and see what happens between Tabitha and Alex and OMG, a heck of a lot happens.Tabitha is finally the strong person she was intended to be in this story, though she has some minor setbacks throughout the book they are normal feelings and they do not take over her mental state like they did in Dear Emily. Tabitha is a phenomenal character, we learn so much more about her past and what she had to endure and how she managed to survive it all. We also learn much more about Alex and though I was pretty pissed with his character in the first book, I was so happy to see him get over his anger and become the person that he needed to be for himself and for Tabitha in this story. I don't want to give too much away but I was literally beaming with nothing but smiles on my face by the end of this book. This story is about second chances and putting your past to rest and both Tabitha and Alex do just that.Stiles once again delivered a touching, dramatic, pull at your heartstrings story that will have you melting and full of love. We also get a little hint of whats to come in the series and I can't wait! Beautifully written and wonderfully done the Forever Family Series is one I will continue to enjoy reading for as long as Stiles keeps writing the books :) | 5.0 |
| 2139 | It's been said that the first book in a novel trilogy is great,the middle book is alrightand the last book is usually amazing.Catching Fire definitely fits in this stereotype.In this novel, Katniss must deal with her love for Gale and her growing love for Peeta,the Capitol bearing down on her and her loved ones,the aftermath of her and Peeta's decisions during the previous Hunger Games,and the growing revolutions happening throughout the Districts.Of the 3 novels, this one gives the most explanations and buildup.Overall,4/5 | 4.0 |
| 2140 | Again I could not put this book down. It was as good as #1. Wish Jared had more of a part in Dead Weight cause the relationship between him and Lizzy is really romantic.Can't wait to get started on #3. | 5.0 |
| 2141 | This final "piece" of the trilogy completes the set. It reflects the same quality of writing and character development that was present in the two previous books. I will not, of course, summarize the plot. The story should be enjoyed as written. Suffice it to say that the author does an excellent job of tying all the "loose ends" and wrapping up the story line. One can not ask for more than that.Having read quite a few books of the fantasy genre over the past 2 months, it is clear that this trilogy stands significantly above the rest. After seeing numerous examples of superficial character development, simplistic and even infantile story lines, inadequate environmental descriptions and the like, reading Katson's trilogy was a refreshing experience.Buy the trilogy. It is well worth the price. Then settle down for a satisfying and entertaining read. You won't regret it. | 5.0 |
| 2142 | This is a very brutal Scandanavian mystery. Not for the faint of heart. Harry Hole is a quite unlikable character much of the time. Good read for those who like the genre. | 4.0 |
| 2143 | I enjoyed this nook. It showed real chactors with problems and faults. We watched God working in these people's lives to bring them closer to Him. Increasing their faith for that already believed. . And leading others to Christ. There were no sex pages to skip over. And that is important to me. I desire reading about people's walk with Jesus and their growth in faith and conviction, but I am not a peeping-Tom. What happens in the bedroom should stay in the bedroom. I want to read about their faith in God and the way they handily their problems by that faith. I will read more of her books. | 5.0 |
| 2144 | Not his best book, not his worst. It was a super easy read, 4 nights and done. I just hate the anti gun theme in this one. | 3.0 |
| 2145 | We start off with a death, as good horror novels often do. Johnny Horowitz is an alcoholic paparazzi, and he'll do anything for a story, and while driving by the deserted North Beach on Seagull Island, when he feels it calling to him, and Johnny has made his living by listening to his inner voices. So, he goes down to see what it is about the North Beach that is so special. And after looking around, he finds bones, human bones, and then he really smells a story when he goes to the local law, and he finds that they have absolutely no stomach for any investigation into the matter. At all.A good story means good money, and Johnny needs money, so he stakes out the beach to see what he can see. And what he sees is a sea monster attack, and then he realizes that he is seeing even more than that, that there is even something more special to the beach than the occasional monster. Something that might have to do with time slippages.Enter Matt Packard, the local historian who knows more about the beach than nearly anybody else, and since he is nearing the end of his life, he doesn't give a damn anymore about screwing up Seagull Island's tourist trade, or whose feathers get ruffled. Just the type of person Johnny needs, and wants on his side.Johnny also finds out that these incidents and attacks only take place during periods of great atmospheric disturbances, like hurricanes, like hurricane Amelia, like hurricane Amelia which is barreling on down on Seagull Island.With the novella "Leviathan", Tim Curran delivers another slab of neo-pulp "B" movie action goodness that starts out with Curran developing his situations, locals, and characters, Johnny is a prime screw-up, and he's the type of person who gets people killed. Curran will then have the story move inexorably towards its exciting, and nearly apocalyptic ending, which happens during Amelia's worst, as the past come back to bite Johnny, Matt, and the whole island, in more ways than one.This is a novella that could have appeared, if only slightly revised, in many of the old thirties or forties pulp adventure or fantasy magazines, before sf started taking itself way too seriously. What a great movie this novella would make, especially the ending, which is one of the best and most exciting that I've read in fiction in some time, and which oddly enough, reminded me of the ending of the mystery thrillerSkiptraceby Antoinette Azolakov with its equally exciting hurricane, although in a different way, ending.And once again, Severed Press refuses to list or acknowledge who does the cover artwork for their books; I'd like to know just who did the artwork for this novella, it's pretty danged good.For this site I have also reviewed these other books by Curran:Cannibal Corpse, M/Cby Tim Curran.Dead Seaby Tim Curran.The Hive #1:Hive (The Hive Series)by Tim Curran.The Hive #2:The Spawning: Book Two of The Hive Seriesby Tim Curran.Skin Medicineby Tim Curran.Also of interest are these books:Blood Hunterby Sidney Williams.Crogianby John Leahy.Deeperby James A. Moore.The Late Night Horror Showby Bryan Smith. | 5.0 |
| 2146 | “The Preacher's New Family” by Linda Glaz is a book that has made me understand that when I want a quick, easy, without conflict, and not much of a thinking book, then I am not to read one of Ms. Glaz's books. This book is a 'Heartsong Presents' book, and I will say it again this book has some meat to it, where I rely on 'Heartsong Presents' books being more candy then a meal, this book is a meal in of itself. It is not often that I give a 'Heartsong Presents' book a five star rating but this book really deserves it.So much is happening that I just found myself completely lost in the book. Our heroine Sarah Anne Rycroft is a woman who is not willing to give up without a fight. She is also a woman who is fighting some pretty big issues within herself but that didn't stop her gentle spirit shining through.Then our hero, T.J. O'Brien, is a man of God, but I loved how he was also a man. T.J. is out there riding the circuit because of his calling, not wanting to get married, and liking that he only stays in one town for a short period of time then he can leave before a 'noose' is placed over his head by a mamma of a marriageable young lady. His humor is subtle at times, but his caring for everyone is there to be seen by all.The story is well told with characters that are well rounded with back-stories that made my heart ache more for one of them then the other. I have seen characters who have questioned, doubted and been angry at God in books before but I found that the character here that was so angry, when they fell flat on their face trying to go at it alone, they really fell flat on their face in the worse of times, and somehow because of that this scene was poignant to me. It was a great reminder that frankly when we can't stand anymore that we can pray no matter where, what condition we are in and that frankly we will be loved even after yelling our hearts out. This scene showed me that frankly God doesn't move away from us but that we move away from Him, and He is always waiting for us with arms open wide.There is another scene on page 95 where there is a discussion on family, somethings were said that really made me wonder. It was such a unique way of looking at God and Jesus as the head of a family, but at the same time it made a lot of sense as well. I doubt if I will be able to forgot that dialogue of the scene anytime soon. I love when books strike me like that with something that I won't be able to forget anytime soon if at all.I truly hope all that read this book enjoys it as much as I did. And yes I have learned my lesson not to read Ms. Glaz's books when I want something without a lot of thinking, emotion or such for she is too good of a writer. | 5.0 |
| 2147 | Had this book on my wish list forever, finally ordered it. I should have ordered a long time ago. It was what I needed to add perspective to my own life. I am an artist and teacher, so I was intrigued by the sudden undertaking of an individual to take an interest in daily drawing. Also I had a common thread with the sudden situation of my husband going from healthy to being confined to a wheelchair. This book is a genuine great book explaining the techniques I teach all the time about the basic foundation drawing skills. I love how he talks about the dilemma of his life changing and the dreams lost. The little stories are wonderful and the illustrations are a treat to the eyes. This book has so much value on many levels........Inspiring! | 5.0 |
| 2148 | The Love Under Construction Series continues and this time we learn more about Steve and Kelly. Kelly has lost her job and is down on her luck. Nikki suggests she meets with Steve and see if he can help her. Kelly feels an instant comfort being back in the BDSM scene.Steve McCoy leads haunted past that he tells no one about. He keeps that part of his life hidden away for a reason. He agrees to a one month contract with Kelly to help prepare her for a Dom. When feelings for Kelly stir he wants to push them aside. He tries to keep things professional and strictly so.When Kelly stumbles across items from his past it fires a need to help. She is desperate to give Steve the closure that he needs to move on.I was gripped to this story from page one. I found myself angry at Steve, then adoring him, and angry at him again. I loved watching his growth and adoration for Kelly. Although both are too stubborn at times. Renovating a Heart captures two broken souls trying to get by.As always Deanndra throws in some unexpected twists and turns and while some say it ends on a cliffhanger I feel like that's the best to end it. I will say that if you get into the Love Under Construction Series you better get some tissues close by.Deanndra Hall is one of the few authors that can weave a story that intertwines with your own personal past. It can give you closure reading about the members of the Walters family and their friends. Each character has it's own struggles and Renovating a Heart will surely not disappoint. I love Kelly and I was so excited to read more about her. | 5.0 |
| 2149 | David is the only one in his family that survives after an event. He ran until he ran out of breath and discovered the world he knew before had ceased to exist. This is the story of David's survival in the woods. An elderly man, Ernest teaches him survival techniques (among other things). It is an existence of absolute bare necessities as nothing is left to salvage. David is aware of a group of survivors called the Outliers. David prefers to be on his own and is a recluse, for sure.David becomes a different person (David Part 2) when he is on the brink of death. A young lady, Elizabeth, finds him and takes him to her home. And, this is when the story takes on a new life!I liked it because the ending was unexpected. I thought the scene with David and the burial of his friend was poignant, as well.Highly recommended. | 4.0 |
| 2150 | Julia Glass’s latest book strikes right to the core of personal identity. How do solidify our sense of who we are if we don’t know where we came from? In what ways can we take our place in the universe if our knowledge of our past is incomplete?Kit Noonan has reached a fork in the road. Underemployed with no clear sense of purpose, he is floundering, until his wife urges him to take some time away to work out the secret of his father’s identity. That search leads him back to his stepfather Jasper in Vermont – a self-sufficient outdoorsman who effectively raised him along with two stepbrothers. Eventually, the journey brings him to Lucinda, the elderly wife of a stroke-ravaged state senator and onward to Fenno (from Julia Glass’s first book) and his husband Walter.Through all this, Kit discovers the enigma of connections and which connections prevail. As one character states, “..the past is like the night: dark yet sacred. It’s the time of day when most of us sleep, so we think of the day as the time we really live, the only time that matters, because the stuff we do by day somehow makes us who we are. We feel the same way about the present…. But there is no day without night, no wakefulness without sleep, no present without past.”The biggest strength of this novel – by far – is the beautifully rendered portrayal of characters. Kit, Jasper, Lucinda and her family, Feeno and Walter – even Kit’s twins – are so perfectly portrayed that they could walk off the pages. As a reader, I cared about every one of them and – as the book sequentially goes from one character to another – I felt a sense of loss from temporarily leaving him or her behind.The only weakness was an overabundance of detail (scenes, back story, etc.), which robbed me of using my imagination to “fill in the blanks.” While vaguely discomforting, this story is so darn good and the writing is so darn strong that I was glad to be immersed in its world for the several days I was reading. Kit’s journey and his recognition of what “family” really means has poignancy and authenticity. 4.5. | 4.0 |
| 2151 | I usually like long books, but this one was a chore to finish. I think the problem was I didn't really like the main character. Kind of a downer. | 3.0 |
| 2152 | Ok. Let me first preface my thoughts by saying that my review may contain some spoilers. Now! With that being said, I am soooooo glad that I didn't let a few reviews, negative I might add, keep me from reading this book. When I first read the novella, With You, I had no idea the direction this story was going to take.I have never read a book that provided an inside view of the gruesome and violent world of human trafficking and sex slavery. It is a world that exists and this story provided a glimpse into it. To say my heart broke for Emily when she was abducted and then discovered Sculpt's involvement is truly an understatement. But through it all, all is not what it seems. Emily survived because Sculpt made it so.Now, fast forward two years and Emily has barely put herself back together. This is the point of the book where I did agree with a couple of the other readers where they became a little upset with Emily and her inability to accept Sculpt's role in what happened to her. But when she does.......MAN! The love that Logan has for Emily, she can finally feel, see and accept. She realizes that while he takes control of her, he gives her what she needs. He was always what she wanted him to be......her knight.My suggestion to you if you are thinking about reading this book.........READ IT! You won't be disappointed. Are there some dark elements in this story that will make you cringe and possibly cry? Absolutely. But the love, care, protection and desire that Logan has for Emily will help erase that.Go ahead....read the book. You'll be glad you did. | 4.0 |
| 2153 | This book follows Stacy and continues with the other characters from Night. Slightly gritty, very romantic, and unpredictable. Very enjoyable read. Recommended. | 5.0 |
| 2154 | If this novel is to represent contemporary times, our modern generation, then I am quite depressed.The author appears to understand much about the drug culture and finishing antique furniture, but the supposed 'who done it' looses steam.The book launches from an interesting plot idea in the first quarter of the book, but then drowns the reader with a deluge of useless detail that fails to evolve the plot, develop the characters, or entertain. I slogged through it waiting for a curious twist and turn, given the book's hype.... and found myself bored through large sections of the storyline. | 1.0 |
| 2155 | Good book, but sort of unbelievable. | 4.0 |
| 2156 | I've read her whole alphabet and can't wait for X, Y, and Z. Then what? I hope sue uses numbers next | 5.0 |
| 2157 | Interlaced with historical figures, including Frederick Douglass and George Mitchell, the author weaves a delicate tale of several generations if a proud Irish woman and the obstacles and trials she lived with. Vivid descriptive locales in Ireland, Newfoundland and St. Louis were painted precisely to the reader. I must read more by thus author. | 4.0 |
| 2158 | We love this series. I am happy with all of the stories and the quality of the books. Great content and cute illustrations | 5.0 |
| 2159 | I really am not a fan of books where the much of the drama could be resolved with one honest conversation. I know that there are sometimes conversations that are difficult to have, but drama created by stubbornness seems pointless.There are some heavy religious overtones, as I suppose one could expect with a book about Angels.I read this one because it was a Vaginal Fantasy alternative pick. The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms was the book I liked better for January 2014.I have heard that the series gets better, but I don't think I am going to bother. | 3.0 |
| 2160 | Amazing book I fell in love with this book when I bought it I couldn't put down ..you just get into the story .. This book it's not what you expect and when you think you have it figured it out something thing happens | 5.0 |
| 2161 | This is one of the best books I have ever read on the current state of the media. Glenn Greenwald has the guts to be the kind of reporter that we all hope we have at every newspaper and every network. I cheered him on as he smashed David Gregory right between the eyes with the truth about his shoddy work. Gregory is a tool and Americans have his number...zero. Take him off of TV.I really enjoyed reading the atmospherics regarding Edward Snowden and passing the classified information to the media. I personally think Snowden is an American hero and he should receive a presidential pardon one day soon.This book should be required reading at every J-school in the country.Thanks for you service Mr. Snowden and Mr. Greenwald. | 5.0 |
| 2162 | I must say that this book kind of struck close to home. I can't really elaborate without giving away details but I truly believe other people could also relate. This book takes you on a journey where you actually met the family too. (Not many books do that.) I'm not the best when it comes to reviews but Clarissa Wild did a great job with this one. If you enjoyed the first two then you will definitely want to check this one out. If you haven't read any of them, what are you waiting for? Hunter is a great guy and any girl would be lucky enough to have him. He truly is a family man. Now Clarissa Wild, I'm ready for some more Jessie. | 5.0 |
| 2163 | Michael Connelly is such a skillful writer. Although I thought the original Lincoln Lawyer was the best. Really like the connection between Mickey and Harry | 4.0 |
| 2164 | Good luck in my car to me that he is going to me a call you in your life with a while to come up and down your phone number to go back | 5.0 |
| 2165 | Cute story, which reinforces the saying that there's a fine line between love and hate.A pararescuer and a mousey Librarian they didn't think they liked each other after their blind date but there friends thought they were perfect for one another so they plot to get them together and that's when the sparks ignite. | 4.0 |
| 2166 | I think a visit to your local library and Wikipedia would be a better investment of your time and money than this book. I expected better information on drug therapies, systemic cause and treatment, and less recipes.I'm 47 and have suffered from acne since the age of 9. I have spent quite a bit of money on shonky creams and years without eating chocolate and other goodies because of the supposed diet link. I took roacutane in my 30s after I'd had kids (the birth defects potential was too scarey for me to consider prior to that) and this really helped. In my 40s I discovered the ultimate fix for my overactive oil glands - Doxycycline. I'm so glad I mentioned my acne issue to my GP. Not only is my face clearer but my scalp doesn't itch and my hair is thickening up! | 1.0 |
| 2167 | My granddaughter loved it. She can almost read it herself at 6 years old. The illustrations are beautiful, and the text is very sweet. | 5.0 |
| 2168 | I have been a fan of Cheryl Burke since she first came on DWTS. That's the reason I bought the book and I assume you would have to like Cheryl to get much out of this book. I'm still a fan after reading the book and enjoyed learning more about her dancing background. | 3.0 |
| 2169 | the premise of the novel is of the commentary of a "guardian Angel" about thelife of a struggling human musician and his mandolin, and theevents of his life as he , as a non-extroardinary human finds meaning and depth in all the struggles and challenges for which he was chosen as special from birth. Surviving a flood in a mountain valley, losing family, and his struggles as a Radio station entrepeneur.well, the journey is one that will keep you in the book cover to cover, drawn along by the many surproses and "little mirac les" of hislife. Enjoy! | 5.0 |
| 2170 | It's not that the book was terrible, I was so happy to see Ilona and Rhuan acknowledge their love for each other and become a couple...but honestly, that was the best part of the story...We invested so much into the relationship of these two people only to have Alario thrown in as a spoiler...BOOOOOO!!!!...The indignities and suffering that are heaped on the female characters in the story are much to stomach and you find yourself skipping through a lot of the story because it can be wordy. I loved Audrunn's strength. courage and determination but what she and her children suffered through was a lot and then for her to be pursued and threatened by Karadath who simply wanted her as an incubator...too much!! I just feel that the first two books were so awesome and I couldn't wait for this book. Then to read it and be like, WHAT!!....so disappointing. | 3.0 |
| 2171 | You've gotta' read this one. Seriously. This is an absolutely amazing book that every American should read. It's should be on the required reading list at every institution of learning and copies should be sent out through the mail right along with the Penny Savers and Clearinghouse Sweepstake mailings.I gained many insights from this book, including the following: How to tell if you are dying, that you are allowed to "Just say NO" to any medical procedure, under what circumstances it's a good idea to just say NO...both for yourself and for your loved ones.Stephen P. Kiernan, I salute you! | 5.0 |
| 2172 | Very hot vampires and werewolves are tearing it up in New Orleans! Leopold is one hot, ancient, and powerful and perennially angry vampire, but he’s no match for the quiet, beautiful and enigmatic Laryssa. In a town at ease with its somewhat less than human population, Laryssa has a secret to hide, a secret Leopold very much wants to uncover. As do many others.This story is well written, fast-paced and hot! And it’s nice to know the vamps and the weres can get along when they have to.Well done.A complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 2173 | Echoes of Balance was a delightful read. Find out why I gave it five stars by reading my review on my blog:[...] | 5.0 |
| 2174 | This is the second book in the Order of the Sanguines series, following-upThe Blood Gospel: The Order of the Sanguines Series.Innocent Blood: The Order of the Sanguines Serieswas a great installment in this new series. We get more development of the major characters, a very interesting plot, and a worthy opponent.If you already enjoy either of the authors, and would like to try out a new series, or if you miss Indiana Jones, you'll want to order a copy of Innocent Blood today.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for adventure fans. | 5.0 |
| 2175 | great book to reflect on positive thinking. good understanding of what is real and not real for humans to reflect on | 5.0 |
| 2176 | Don't have to think much. Simple plot. Simple characters. Not enough Maui geography or history to be interesting. I probably won't read anymore of these. | 2.0 |
| 2177 | This was such a fascinating series. I felt as if I entered a world I would never witness in my good girl life. OMG do I want a Jaxon! He's the bad boy with a big heart. | 5.0 |
| 2178 | Author Sam Thomas introduced readers to the independent and unconventional Bridget Hodgson in The Midwife’s Tale, but her crime solving days are far from over. Picking up a year after the original story, book two of the series, The Harlot’s Tale, returns to the tumultuous streets of York, where Bridget, Martha and Will must race to discover who is sending the city’s sinners to their final judgment.Before I get too far ahead of myself, I want to make it clear that while The Harlot’s Tale can be read independent of its predecessor, the book is best appreciated as a follow-up. Thomas provides all necessary information for those readers who might have missed his 2013 debut, but there is a lot to be said for the nuance and subtle detail built on the foundation of the original which is why I highly recommend reading the series in chronological order.Take for example, Thomas’ setting. Under siege in 1644, York felt like a city under occupation with its rhythms dominated by military order. A year later, York has fallen into Puritan hands and is utterly transformed by dogmatic conflict. Thomas’ ability to first recreate seventeenth century York and then convincingly reinvent his fiction is nothing short of extraordinary, but the effort wouldn’t be noticed by those who’d skipped the first installment.Also of note is Thomas' cast and how he successfully avoided the situational and personal drama he highlighted in The Midwife’s Tale. These are the same characters, but they’ve grown with the passage of time and that progression has wrought slight changes to their personalities as well as the role each plays in the larger story. There is a certain degree of familiarity here, but Thomas moves the story forward, effectively balancing the interests of new readers against those of his established fans.Like its predecessor, I didn’t feel the mystery particularly enigmatic, but that being said, I liked how it played out. Despite having correctly identified the culprit in the early stages of the novel, I remained engaged in the narrative and greatly enjoyed watching the details come to light.A vividly atmospheric and action-packed historical, The Harlot's Tale is a deliciously alluring fiction that cleverly combines doctrine, disorder and death in a single irresistible volume. | 4.0 |
| 2179 | Love this book. Will admit I have liked all her books. Shirley has a way of sharing her personal story and journey in a manner that most anyone can directly relate to. | 5.0 |
| 2180 | There are unforgettable female protagonists in novels, such as Anna Karenina, Jo March, and Scarlett O’Hara, distinguished figures of fiction. Regarding more recent novels (of the 21st century), no heroine has enchanted me quite so much as Teresita Urrea of THE HUMMINGBIRD’S DAUGHTER (even if she is from a different century). That is, until Rachman’s Tooly Zylberberg. All my favorite fictional females are inimitable, and destined to be copied by later writers —iconoclasts that in later years become icons.Tooly possesses that natural charisma and disarming independence that distinguishes an unforgettable character—a woman that desires love, but dares to live outside its chambers. Too smart to dumb down, she’s a titanic presence in a diminutive frame, who often feels there’s no niche where she belongs. She concedes that she doesn’t know where she’s from; she’s on a journey to discover who she is-- literally.At 32, Tooly (Matilda) lives above the money-losing bookshop business that she owns in a centuries old former pub (which she rents) in a tiny mountainside village in Wales. There are so few people who live in this isolated berg that it would be all but impossible to keep it afloat with customers. Her one employee is Fogg, his name an obvious ironic allusion to Phileas Fogg in Verne’s AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS. Rachman’s Fogg, who travels thousands of miles in books, never leaves this miniscule village, but develops an imaginary parallel life as a globe-trotting academic and Francophile. He’s a contemplative fellow who feels a kinship to Tooly.“We’re like a lost tribe, people like us…No traditions, no birthright…All of us have an acorn of sadness…You notice our tristesse, only in passing, like a door to a small room in a house where outsiders may not enter.”Other than Fogg, and a music teacher that coaches her in ukulele lessons, Tooly’s link with other people are limited to those in the literature that she reads. She is largely an autodidact, who received a boost in education as a child, when she met an aging Russian, a poor and hermetic scholar and consultant for wealthy book collectors named Humphrey, whose English is full of charming malapropisms. Humphrey introduced her to the finest minds on the printed page.Tooly’s life was an aggregation of never-ending voyages-- a disrupted childhood of itinerant adventures with alternate caregivers and one enigmatic, and increasingly apparitional, avuncular figure named Venn. Venn was all-points latitude and longitude, the vortex on which all her emotional life was conveyed. But, for a decade now, he seemed to have dropped off the earth. The one constant companion in her life was literature, especially Dickens’ Nicholas Nickleby, which she had read countless times.Rather than lay out the entire plot and all the juicy characters, I would rather persuade you to just open this book and travel back and forth in diverse countries and various decades—1988, 1999, 2000, and 2011, including several chapters headed with beginnings, middles, and ends in backwards order. All this anarchic time is not without purpose, however. The story develops as the pieces and people influential in Tooly’s life are revealed in measured moments and junctures. Tooly mines the seminal events in her life, delving into her biological heritage and her inclination to repeatedly uproot.Rachman’s prose is nothing less than delicious, with quotable passages and phrases and superbly captured settings. The tone and voice is warm, wry, tender, and even scalding at times. It is tied together organically, not one disingenuous moment in this story. Even as Tooly is beguiled, she is the most beguiling of all. Her artless social skills are offset by a learned ability to cross thresholds, both mental and physical.“It was intoxicating, the unholy control of another human…--engineering another’s fate was not necessarily destructive.” | 5.0 |
| 2181 | I received this book from the author for an honest review.OMG She kicked me when I was down AGAIN!! SERIOUSLY!! I am in love with this series becaus eI" am a glutton for heartbreak, drama and stress. Book one left of the series left me a MESS!! I mean Leah and Nick are destined to be together but damn Nick and his penis...growl.....and damn Leah and her stubborn ass!!!So book 2 begins with Leah in love with another...say it aint so!! I mean Nicky is her one true love. Well fate has a way of making sure these two lovers find their ways together again. When they FINALLY admit their love, I was thanking GOD because I couldnt take another emotional roller coaster of a break up. The two are finally in a great place and noone (Becca, the chick in the football stands or the naked neighbor) can stop what they have. Do you think that the author is going to leave us is a good place?? AHH NO friends she does the most amazing twist and I even messaged her about it because I was scared how twisty she would get...lol. I love twists but too much of a twist give me a heart attack!!!Leah and Nick move forward from the EPIC twist and plan their future when....*Que the sad music* the last few pages of the book you can SEE the bad getting ready to happen. And when I turned the final page I SCREAMED "She did it to me AGAIN!!!" You are left holding your breath and with tears inyour eyes because this CANNOT HAPPEN to Leah and Nick!! They need their HEA like TODAY...actually RIGHT THIS MINUTE if possible!!Well played Heather...well played. This blogger has major upset tummy over they way the book just ENDED at 87%!!! NAUGHTY NAUGHTY woman!! | 5.0 |
| 2182 | I found this book to be helpful when I got my new computer with Windows 7 which I do not like. | 5.0 |
| 2183 | It 's a Harlan Coben book, there always great.If you haven't read his Myron Bolitar series,your really missingsome great reading. I believe there are 8 of them, you can'twait to start the next one. | 4.0 |
| 2184 | Fantastic story. Everything you expect from Stephen King and more. Well-written, engaging plot, well-defined characters, and a story line that holds your attention until the very end.I would not recommend this for anyone who has neither read nor seen The Shining, however, as you really do need that book (or the movie) as a foundation for this story. King himself states in the book that he prefers that readers of Doctor Sleep defer to the book version of the The Shining for reference rather than the movie, as he feels the book is the "true history of the Torrance family," just as an FYI.It is a great book and a great story, very entertaining, and anyone who loves King will love this. | 5.0 |
| 2185 | This book is a great read, I understand why Carter do the things he did, he's a kind hearted person with good intentions but unfortunately for us human beings "we cant tell our hearts who to love" Shayla found herself in a tight situation and she fell in love, with a person who's was wrong for her at that time but we must move on in life no matter the circumstance...awaiting book 2. | 5.0 |
| 2186 | I have been a long time fan of all of Mr. Connelly's work, and tis is no exception. From beginning to end there is the constantI have always been a fan of Mr. Connelly's work, and this is no exception. Another great tale of the darker side of LA. | 5.0 |
| 2187 | The conflicting emotions between all the characters kept me on my feet and the bond that you could see forming was worth the ending. Can't wait to get the next book. | 3.0 |
| 2188 | I started Tears of Tess and lucky for me, I was able to go straight into Quintessentially Q. This was such an emotional rollercoaster I could not bare to get off of. I had to know what was happening next! This is very raw and dark but it is so worth the ride to get where they are now. I hope to find out soon when book 3 is coming! I need more Q! This is a must read! | 5.0 |
| 2189 | It drags in places and is slow reading | 3.0 |
| 2190 | This is, of course, one of the finest children's stories ever written. My mother read it to me, and her mother read it to her. Her mother read it to the children of her graduate school professor when she baby-sat them in the teens of the twentieth century. It is almost presumptuous to review it. It is a story every child should read. This is the edition with Beatrix Potter's own illustrations. Do not buy any other, since they are part of the story, and it is impossible to outdo them. Any other edition of Peter Rabbit is a fake. | 5.0 |
| 2191 | this is one of THOSE books that you just hate to see come to an end ... I turned it page by page as fast as my kindle could read it to me. Loved it. She's a good writer. | 5.0 |
| 2192 | Cut off right at the end leaving us breathless for more. This is one of the best series I have read and I read a lot of series novels. Can't say enough about this and the writer. Fast paced and keeping you on the edge of your seat. Jansanlu | 5.0 |
| 2193 | A wonderful love story. I couldn't put it down. Marie McKenzie is a wonderful writter. I can't wait until the next book comes out | 5.0 |
| 2194 | Handles and has asks. Six six Alaska chic Dixie doc disclosed sis such j wideband is snub is rubbish s dubbed | 5.0 |
| 2195 | First time reader of this author and she did not disappoint! The book was well written and had all the love, sex and drama that one should. Highly recommend reading and look forward to reading more of her books!! | 5.0 |
| 2196 | What a great blend of elite military teams, science, and a bit of Star Trek thrown in to keep it fresh. You will not be able to put this book down. I am looking for the follow up now. I can't wait. | 5.0 |
| 2197 | I enjoyed reading this very much. I have always loved Elvis and was really depressed when those "other" books were written by his disgruntled bodyguards. I do believe Dr Nick loved Elvis and told his story which gave me such a better feeling of the true story of how Elvis died. I have a deep respect for the man and all he lost by trying to do the right thing. | 5.0 |
| 2198 | When I began this series, I was amazed at the authors story telling as well as character building. This series has it all. Scheming, love, death, twists and turns throughout, keeping you on edge with every new chapter. I must admit, I have never cried so much reading books as I have with this story. Yet, I can't stop reading this series. I know it will be a bit before the next book, but I will definitely be looking forward to it! This is an excellent author with wonderful story telling abilities, and if you read book 1 in this series, I am sure you will be "hooked" as many other readers have been. | 5.0 |
| 2199 | My kids love the YouTube video so we just had to get this as a Christmas gift. We try to read it, just reading, and as soon as I start reading in rhythm my kids exclaim, "You're singing!" It's a fun game for us and we get a kick out of it. Plus, since my son is learning to read it is nice for him to have a book that he can follow the words (well, the parts that are real words and not non-sense sounds) and he recognizes the sounds and words from the song. | 5.0 |
| 2200 | Well written, pretty good pace and really, good premise. The beginning of the book hooked me and I liked reading the action through his eyes/her eyes. I feel as though another Voldemort is being developed. You go, girl! | 4.0 |
| 2201 | Nora Roberts does it again with intriguing stories that blend from one book to another. So well written these characters feel like they are real. | 5.0 |
| 2202 | This book was absolutely worth the wait.It picks up where Night After Night left off, with Clay and Julia broken up. Julia thinks she's doing the right thing by keeping her debt secret (as well as the person she owes it to, and why) but that doesn't make losing Clay any easier.Of course, because this is a love story, they do quickly fall back into old habits. (Old, very, very sexy habits.)I'm generally a fairly cynical person but these books make me believe in love. (It doesn't hurt that they're also uber-sexy.)You may not be a huge fan of romance novels (I generally avoid them) but Lauren Blakely transcends the genre. There's more to these books than just sex---they're sweet and smart and funny and, especially lately, very dark and angsty. So basically there's something there for pretty much everyone.The only downside is that her next book doesn't come out until AUGUST. :(Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 2203 | Trish Jackson has done it again. She's written one of her superior mysteries with all the action and tension as the rest of her work. Capricorn Cravings has a daring set of characters that one would expect from Trish. Riley is a woman with a past that she doesn't want anyone to know about. She moved the the mountains of Colorado to take over the practice of a retiring veterinarian. Then her assistant disappears. She doesn't know who she can trust. So she decides to do a little investigating on her own. She meets a mysterious man who lives in a camp in the woods. Is he a government agent like he tells her or is he a serial killer? Add to that, a man she met in town is determined to make her his girl. She is turned off by his heavy drinking and crass behavior. She must decide which man she wants. And then her new assistant disappears. This book will keep you up at night. It did me. I finished it at 4 a.m. It was just so compelling, I couldn't put it down. | 5.0 |
| 2204 | Whiskey Rebellion was very entertaining and a great distraction from the stress of everyday. I have read the series and recommend it for a comedic and romantic entertainment. | 5.0 |
| 2205 | I had fun reading this story because I love a midsummer's night dream. I kind of wish I had re read the play before reading this because I probably would have caught more details in this novel that is kind of a remake. I loved how the author pulled in fairy tales and it felt like the tv show "once upon a time". I will read more from this author. Age appropriate for all teens. A fun clean romance | 5.0 |
| 2206 | I am stuck in the quandary of Okay and Liked it. What did I like... I thoroughly enjoyed the concept of off-beat, unconventional characters. The book was full of quirkiness actually that extended beyond the characters. Who writes romances about a guy and girl who each makes their living out of trash- Very nifty! The writing and the dialog was smart and well formulated.But... Did anything really happen? Not really. It was a cute romance. I guess everything was just too sweet and simple for my taste. I found that when I did put the book down it was hard to pick up again. I did not have the inner urge to rush to the book to see what would happen... I kind-of already knew.If you are looking for a clean, sweet romance and don't mind a lack of action or life events to progress a plot then this book would be perfect for a rainy day. Thanks | 4.0 |
| 2207 | This story of a returning female soldier is good. The emotional transitions are interesting and heart wrenching. The romance is good. The end got too graphics. But, other than that good! | 4.0 |
| 2208 | I haven't read the previous tales from the Clifton Chronicles so i was pleasantly suprised. The villains are picturesque, the plot is unusual and the book is vintage Jeffrey Archer. Without reading the previous editions I don't have a full picture of the legacy of the Clifton family but enjoyable reading nevertheless. | 4.0 |
| 2209 | These four books were free :) and I was hoping to discover a new author. Alas, the only reason I can give them two stars is because I did read the first one (waiting for the writing to improve) and skim through three. The plots are very thin and silly, with many places where abrupt shifts illustrate the illogical storylines and truly dumb dialogue between the characters. These books are really Too Stupid to Read. | 2.0 |
| 2210 | Really wish Amazon would do half stars....4.5 to 5 stars....Addy and Grayson...This is an up and down book... Love does it have the boundaries when age is a limit? How can one find peace when the world is turned upside down in an instant?There is so many little snips of this book that made me feel like I was back in high school lusting after the teacher. The age can be a problem for some, but for me I'm a firm believer that age is just a number. As long as it is what both parties like or love then, the hell to everyone else.Grayson knew from the moment he saw Addy... it was his beginning and ended. The song "try" by pink came to mind... You have to try to see if this can be something worth it. The supporting characters really did make this story. I found myself angry with the other teacher, and the parents god! I wanted nothing more than to reach out and hurt them myself. Depression really is a underline theme in this book, very subtle but it is a big root of the book.I think everyone is in search of someone to help them with their own demons and Addy found hers with Grayson. A siren who brought him to his knees | 4.0 |
| 2211 | Jessica Scott has never been afraid to take on the tough topics. Her latest It’s Always Been You deals with the reality of child abuse, traumatic brain injury, bad leadership, and how good soldiers get protected even when they are bad men (or women). In the midst she brings together Ben and Olivia. Ben is a reluctant commander, newly appointed to the position. Olivia is a lawyer more focused on the legalities of justice than the reality of being human. A classic case of opposites attract. Their differing viewpoints make them interesting to watch. Trust is hard won with these two, but they clearly earn it and the payoff is worth it.I have to admit, I didn’t really like Olivia. She seemed too rigid and convinced she was the only one who knew what was right. Scott did a great job of providing her backstory so I knew why she was the way she was. However, she never quite made it over the hump to make me truly like her. That being said, I did think that she and Ben were good for each other.This book takes us in a new direction. Most of the fan favorites from previous iterations of the Coming Home novels do not appear. We do have glimpses of Reza and Emily, but Shane and Carponti never make an appearance. There are new characters that have potential, so it will be interesting to see how they grow in future books. I hope there is room for both sets of characters as we move forward as I don’t want to let the previous ones go quite yet. | 4.0 |
| 2212 | The Tempering is amazing and completely addicting! It only took me a couple of hours to read. From the very first page I was carried away into the (new-to-me) world of werewolves. I was not let down and cannot wait to read more about them! I am now a huge fan of Adrianne James and her books. Adrianne is able to captivate her readers with her amazing character, plot and scenery descriptions. She makes her reader feel the emotions and turmoil that swirl through her characters at any given minute and the roller coaster ride of love, grief, sense of family and belonging is worth every second of your time. I loved Mackenzie! She is a very strong willed and beautiful girl who would never let anyone tell her she could not or would not make anything of herself and her life. I truly believe she will make a name for herself in this new found family and world... I am so excited for the next book, I cannot wait to read on! Thank you so much Adrianne for a wonderful book and your amazing writing talent! | 5.0 |
| 2213 | I love the Lucy Guardino series and have read them all. This novella left me eagerly anticipating the next full book in the series. | 5.0 |
| 2214 | Author Uncle Amos has a BA in Economics and an MBA in Business Administration. When he isn't writing, Amos works as an international real estate and investments broker. Uncle Amos started writing children's books at the request of his four grandsons, now aged nine, six, and three (Twins). His stories, which tackle the problems of growing up with humor and fun, are beloved of his family and hundreds of others. Here he is again joined by Illustrator Malgorzata Godziuk and together they have created a charming book for children that emphasizes the need for studying and schooling.Danny graduated form kindergarten and I s sad that he can't remain there forever. He loved kindergarten because he could play with his friends, solve jigsaw puzzles, play on the slide, and enjoy stories with beautiful pictures by his teacher Debbie. His teacher says he must go to school to learn arithmetic, reading and writing then on to a university and be an engineer or doctor. But Danny says he want to stay in kindergarten because he is good at it. On the first day of school his mother woke him up early and Danny acted tired and grouchy. Finally he and his mother leave for school but Danny has is mother drive by construction workers building a house He tells the workers he doesn't want to go to school but they tell him their work is hard and they wished they had gone to school. A bit further they see a gardener who also states he has to work in all kinds of weather for little money. They come across fishing boat with a fisherman, but again the fisherman says his job is not fun- just hard work, a lot of expenses, low pay, and he wished he had stayed in school. "Trust us: either you work hard in school now or you work hard in life later." Danny says he'll go to school for all of them - construction workers, gardeners, and fishermen so he can become a doctor some day. And with his new attitude he does just that!This is a well written, educational, entertaining book with a very strong message. Grady Harp, March 14 | 5.0 |
| 2215 | I absolutely loved this book! It was in an amazing combination of steaminess, suspense, and intrigue. This was my first book by this author and I can truly say that I am hooked. I found myself engrossed in her writing and never got bored and skimmed through pages, which is a rarity for me. I loved Marley's strength and vulnerability. I thought that the author did a great job showing how a person struggles to heal after devastating events. Some authors tend to skim over the internal battles that a person with a damaged past goes through, but Ms. Prince did a superb job of pulling the reader in so that they feel the characters' pain. Gabriel had me swooning over him from his first appearance, and I loved that we were able to see things from his POV throughout the book. Nothing in this book felt over-exaggerated or far fetched, which I appreciated. I hope that these two can find their happily ever after because they truly deserve it. I cannot wait for the second installment in this series. Well done! | 5.0 |
| 2216 | More and more Wolfe seems derivative, or perhaps he was all along. "I Am Charlotte Simmons" reads like he thought he could out-JC-Oates JC Oates. Yet it lacks the soul of the female lead that JCO renders in such vivid hues (for example, Anellia in "I'll Take You There").Now "Back to Blood" would seem to be Wolfe's riff on Carl Hiaasen. He must have thought he could do it better. But Wolfe does not come close to the Miami Herald reporter's assiduously plotted romps through the land- and cityscape of rogues, crooked politicos and good (if unbalanced) guys who hunger for justice.Where Hiaasen's work rarely contains a wasted word, let alone plot twist, Wolfe delivers Miami's elite and vile mixing it up in a rambling foray some 700 pages long (I hope Little, Brown recouped their $10,000 per page investment). The story is told primarily through the eyes of two Cubanos desperate to escape their home town Haileah, though for different reasons. It is punctuated with many lurid sex scenes including repeated references to one character's Herpes pustule-covered member. (One visual of that will suffice.) A late Act II's scene in a strip club does nothing to advance the plot or further character development, nor does the next sequence, a belabored slog through a senior housing complex where a Vodka-soaked Russian art forger hides from harm. This was the juncture at which it seemed wise to skitter through the last 250 pages to learn the outcome. A multitude of subplots and characters were abruptly dropped.Wolfe's novel contains its share of clever moments, but even the trenchant satire is so overwritten that the juiciest passages wear themselves thin. This author's role in the development of "New Journalism" is undeniable. He has my admiration for his thorough research into his subject matter; in fact, the authentic feel of Cuban-American culture may stem from as far back as his early stint with the Washington Post when he reported briefly from that country. But in this as in other novels, Wolfe fails to write a single primary character that is not obsessed with how he or she is perceived by others.If readers are looking for a beautifully crafted novel that whirls around a crystalline perspective, this story will not satisfy, and it affirms Wolfe's place somewhere below the top tier of American authors. If he is determined to out-write one of our best-known novelists, he may do well to pick one who possesses more middling talent. | 2.0 |
| 2217 | It's hard to go from Fault in Our Stars to this book. Good book and worth reading. John Green is a wonderful writer. | 4.0 |
| 2218 | I loved this book. It made the peopleIn the Bible come to life like I never would have thought . | 5.0 |
| 2219 | I read this book years ago, but it has come time to review it. The concept is brilliant. I am not certain the author recognized the intelligence he was tapping, ever so slightly, into. Instead of focusing on the world conqueror as a troublesome mind, he should have focused on the great potential of super-genius to create universal peace. Needless to say, I do not like how this story ended.The first generation of Star Trek misses the mark when expressing how leaders should behave while, none the less, teaching us a great deal about human nature. The next generation has in recent years, in many events, evolved into a healthy synthesis for establishing peace of mind and body. The prequel series only shows us how far we have come, offering nothing tangible. I will bring in the third generation. | 4.0 |
| 2220 | This book pulls you in from the beginning and takes you on a wonderful journey...loved the development of characters and descriptions of the times.... | 5.0 |
| 2221 | This was a good beginning to a series of short books. Wish author would just sell the whole story instead of these short books. I like to read a story all the way through instead of having to buy all these little stories that leave you hanging. | 4.0 |
| 2222 | This series is a great one. I think they should make another book about Jack and Saba. If you like action and drama than this is the book for you but get the first two before this one. I highly recommend this book. It is a great book for you and your family. | 5.0 |
| 2223 | I purchased this book out of Curiosity. After reading it - I have became a believer - You may ask a believer of what? All I can say is get this book read it and then you will understand what I am talking about. | 5.0 |
| 2224 | I liked the series loved the humor in book 1 and 5 .Leopold was my favorite i would give that one 5 stars All the books moved to the next good. I could have done with less sex parts and would have liked more of the other people from each of the books carried over but I did like the series and would recommend them | 4.0 |
| 2225 | This was a really great read. I loved the story of Sophia and how she overcame so many obstacles .... with her mom , drinking , and a loser boyfriend. I'm so glad Adam came back .. I don't want to give to much away but I think you should give this book a shot <3 | 5.0 |
| 2226 | I will be honest, I did not LOVE it for the first bit of it. But I did not dislike it either. I really enjoy paranormal stories, and especially ones that involve adults and not teenagers. This book does end with a cliffhanger, and that's okay. It did hook me and I will be purchasing it in the VERY near future to continue on. The writing can be a bit overdescriptive (I Don't really need to know the outfit details, but it's not bad), at least in the very beginning. It does ease up later. The book was edited, I did not see any mistakes, and the writing is nice (Ie feels like it was written by an adult). There are not too many characters that I have to keep going back to XrAy to remember who is who. I read this book in a matter of 2 days. If you like stories with romance and magic, this one will be good. Just know that it is first in a series. I do think you could put this down and wait a while to come back, but I really am looking forward to finding out what happens. | 4.0 |
| 2227 | Very anxious to try some of these techniques, they give such a vintage look to the quilt. Book looks very fun to use | 5.0 |
| 2228 | A wonderful book. A very easy, quick read. Highly motivational and inspirational. I highly recommend this book. Read it a few times and it is true you get a different meaning of it every time you read it. Good luck. | 5.0 |
| 2229 | I love all Danielle's books so this audio is just another clever addition to my collection. Good stuff thanks again! | 5.0 |
| 2230 | Love! This book was everything I wanted and more...I have nothing but great things to say about this series . | 5.0 |
| 2231 | There have been better books written by Grace Livingston Hill. Took me aehile.to really get into story. Too many word fillers in descriptions | 4.0 |
| 2232 | The history was interesting, but I can't say that I loved it. It read too much like a scholarly essay and I would have been fixing the the wording had I been the teacher. | 2.0 |
| 2233 | I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It brought to life the story of achildless midwife in a poor but not hopeless community in the 1930s. Not sappy but you will have so many emotions when reading this well written story. I hope there is a sequel!! | 5.0 |
| 2234 | this novella grabs you and never lets go. I really love jack sigler - chess team. The books are always full of action and surprises.this is a the third book in the set, but they do not need to be read in sequence.I am really looking forward to reading more of the chess team. | 5.0 |
| 2235 | Wallace has written another great story that will keep you entertained the whole way through. Thought provoking story that should get everyone who reads it to think. | 4.0 |
| 2236 | If you're looking to make Pizza on the Grill, this cookbook is absolutely fantastic. Not only is it packed with a range of pizza recipes - from classics to more innovative recipes - you can make on the grill, it also is is an approachable guide to the technique of making pizzas on the grill. It's quite comprehensive and covers everything you need to know to successfully make pizzas on the grill including troubleshooting tips. Personally, I found this kind of guidance even more appreciated than the recipes itself because it means I don't just learn how to make a specific recipe but I truly get good at making pizzas on the grill and can branch out to my own recipes and experiment more. It is also written in a very clear and approachable manner that I think is easily accessible to more experienced cooks and novices a like.Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 2237 | She has gone and done it again. Kept me up to the wee hours of the morning, reading her delightful book. Sandra never fails to intrigue me with her imagination. | 5.0 |
| 2238 | “Let me tell you something straight off. This is a love story, but not like any you’ve ever heard. The boy and the girl are far from innocent. Dear lives are lost. And good doesn’t win.”Tiger Lily is beautifully written, heartbreaking and romantic all at the same time.Some say that this book lack of passion. I think I understand why some of the readers said that. The plot is interesting, yes. I mean, who wants to miss Tiger Lily and Peter Pan’s love story, right? But Tiger Lily as a character, I admit, is a little boring. Also I think some of the readers are looking for some love scene which this book lacks of (it doesn’t have any actually) But the way it was written.. It’s hypnotizing.Anderson did a magnificent job writing Tiger Lily’s feeling through Tinkerbell’s eyes. The way she writes is captivating! It made me happy, inlove and heartbroken. This book brought me to tears and will surely hunt me forever. I loved every heartfelt moment of it. | 5.0 |
| 2239 | I am enjoying this book. A classic murder mystery set in days of olde. It has humor, twisting plots and lots of intrigue. I am hoping it is a series! | 5.0 |
| 2240 | I really enjoyed this entire series. I read them in the order they were written and it was as if the story just kept going. They would have been ok separate also. | 5.0 |
| 2241 | It was great getting a different perspective of Wyn. She finds out things she couldn't remember and why she doesn't remember them. You get to see another side of Ilyan and how some of the pressures of being him is. He works so hard to be good and do what is right even when he really doesn't want to. There is some light on what has happened to Ryland to make him how he is and how hard he is fitting it. This was a great book told from two different people that really explains what we need to know to continue in the series. | 5.0 |
| 2242 | I wish I had this book when I began nursing my first child. You sometimes feel like such a failure as a mother and a lot of women hate to turn to a lactation specialist. I'm really glad I have this on my Kindle as a resource when I nurse my next child. Every little bit helps when you bring your little one home! | 5.0 |
| 2243 | Very artsy. I was a little disappointed with the content. I was hoping for something a little more relevant to traditional quilters and their workshops. | 3.0 |
| 2244 | Not quite your run of the mill shifter series. I like this couple. Can feel their chemistry. I like the concept of the story. It will be interesting to see how it develops.ConsThe only one that I have is the editing. It needs tighter editing. | 4.0 |
| 2245 | This was a different spin on a Mc book. It was a good thing, makes you wonder. Try it you just might like it. | 3.0 |
| 2246 | I bought this for a friend at Toastmasters who struggles with basic English grammar as he speaks for his business. It was the oldest one I could find. I wish I could have found the one I learned Eighth Grade Grammar from. We've lost a great deal in our basic education the last few decades. This is the best I could find. | 3.0 |
| 2247 | Rating: 2.5 stars. Minimal sexual content.Stand alone read. 1st in the Morgan's Mercenaries series.EASY READ. Strong characters, unusual storyline, good descriptions, and the bad guys are menacing. HOWEVER, the hero's inner angst is repeated so often it is annoying and the heroine is often strident and stubborn. The bad guys are so overbearing they seem like caricatures from a grade-B movie. Some actions are confusing and it makes no sense they did not turn to outside law enforcement in light of the local corruption. The romance is rushed, and the writing is obvious, wordy, and needs editing.THE STORY follows mercenary turned forest ranger, Wolf Harding, recovering from the capture and torture he endured during his last assignment. Cruising the back country, he finds and rescues gemologist, Sarah Thatcher, who is battling accidents, thefts, and attacks instigated by the local land baron trying to steal the family mine left to her by her "accidentally" dead father. With no one else to turn to, she accepts Wolf's help and together they fight to stay alive and hang on to her claim.OVERALL engaging storyline, but the writing is awkward, stilted, and needs editing. Bottom line, if you don't plan to read the series, skip it, there are better books out there.The prequel is Return of a Hero. MORGAN'S MERCENARIES includes Heart of the Wolf, The Rogue, and Commando.You may enjoy the complex characters and storytelling of N. Bruhns, A. Stuart, L. L. Miller, and R. C. Ryan. For sweet, funny, romances with great descriptive imagery and heart touching angst, try Susan Fox, Cara Colter, and E. Palfrey. | 2.0 |
| 2248 | Call the Midwife: Farewell to the East End by author Jennifer Worth is a somewhat bittersweet book as there are less stories about birthing but more stories about the people she worked with. You will find out about the lives lead by David and Chummy who did become missionaries. You will find out about Trixie who married and entered diplomatic life. Worth writes of Cynthia's entry into religious life and her battle with mental illness. Cynthia married and in her later years did missionary work with her husband who was a clergyman. She writes of the passing of sisters Julienne and Evangeline and the work they did before they left their earthly bonds. Of course we learn more about Sister Monica Joan and her infamous taxi rides and of her passing too.Between the stories of the people she worked with, we do get to read about midwifery including Chummy bravely climbing the ship's ladder to help deliver the captain's daughter's baby.Sadly, Worth died in 2011 after a short illness. Thankfully we have her well-written books to read that take you back to a time when midwifery helped many families in need.Highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 2249 | LOVE THE SERIES OF BOOKS WITH HARRY HOLE. THEY ARE REALLY EXCITING AND A LITTLE BIT DARK. HE IS A GREAT AUTHOR. DON'T MISS ANY OF HIS BOOKS. | 5.0 |
| 2250 | It was awesome and real funnyI can't wait to read Roderick rules!!It is so awesome on the kindle | 5.0 |
| 2251 | This was a great story. A Cinderella theme, though with twists. A story of pride and guilt turned into love. | 4.0 |
| 2252 | the book was written very well. I would have given it more stars but it ended with too much things up in the air. you have to get the next book to finish the story,which I will definitely do. | 4.0 |
| 2253 | So, I love the Mindjack Trilogy. I read it in its infancy and looked forward to each new book.Now, we get a little peek into the space between the books. In KEEPER, a novella, we get the origins of Kira's extraordinary speed and strength--reactions she is able to trigger by "jacking" or manipulating her own brain.Kira was able to "jack" herself to some extent in Open Minds and Closed Hearts, but for Free Souls she has the unique skill to trigger adrenaline release in her body enabling her to travel at superhuman speeds and act with superhuman strength. It's a valuable skill to have.Also, we get to see Julian, leader of the Jacker Freedom Alliance, up close and personal. It's clear that Kira struggles with her attraction to Julian--not sure if it's real or a memeory remnant from the time he jacked her mind. Well, I'm sure it's real; no man is so possessive of a woman without having some emotional bond to her.In KEEPER, Kira's obsessed with being on the strike force for the next JFA mission: attacking Kestrel's stronghold and rescuing trapped jackers from experiments and torture. Julian won't let her go knowing that Kira's secondary objective is to kill Kestrel--and it's clear Julian doesn't want Kira in harm's way. So, Kira develops her new talent in secret, hoping to make herself invaluable as a strike force member.It doesn't all go down so well, but maybe Julian will learn to relax.... Yeah. Right.KEEPER's a quick read and a little bite of Mindjack goodness for fans everywhere. Novellas are great for an at-lunch/pre-bed read, and this one will not disappoint. | 5.0 |
| 2254 | Ken Johnson, Th.D. is one of the finest scholars on Christian doctrine, writing for the lay person, I have ever read. H explains very succinctly where the flaws of doctrine and why they are flaws extremely well, and not just on Calvinism, but on other doctrines as well. I was truly impressed with both his objectivity and thoroughness. There are places where I think he goes a little overboard in his proofs, but there may be those who appreciate what I call "overboard". All in all, I find the Gnostic Origins of Calvinism an excellent resource and guide to the original doctrines of Christ, His apostles and the apostolic fathers of the early church. When you finish this book, you will feel no confusion. Ken Johnson's book, Ancient Church Fathers: What the Disciples of the Apostles Taught, is almost a must companion to this book, but any book containing the writings of the apostolic fathers would be extremely helpful to go along with this book. | 5.0 |
| 2255 | Christian/Inspirational readers often have go-to authors when it comes to great historical romance reads and Tracie Peterson is often at the top of that list. Peterson's 100th novel, A Sensible Arrangement is a well crafted historical romance with a Christian slant that will have readers clamoring for more. It is the first book in the new Lone Star Brides series and brings together two people who have a lot more in common than meets the eye. Weaving two great themes together, a mail order bride and a marriage of convenience, Peterson gives readers a novel that easily become a favorite.What I liked:Tracie Peterson is probably one of my favorite Christian/Inspirational authors. Though she has written 100 novels, I did not find her until a few short years ago. But once I did, I devoured the books she has written with great gusto. That sometimes happens when I find an author I feel like I can really connect to and understand. I am a former history major and historical detail is often very important to me in reading this kind of novel. Peterson is one of the best at making history come alive for her readers. She knows just the right elements to add to give each of her books the right balance between romance and history and A Sensible Arrangement is a great example of that.Marty was a heroine that I truly enjoyed. She was a very capable and nurturing woman, with a loving spirit. She had seen tragedy in her life, but was able to withstand and grow. But she needed change. Her husbands death on the ranch was tragic and affected her so deeply that she wanted to leave that life behind. Who wouldn't? She didn't want to be reminded on a daily basis of what she had lost. I thought Peterson did a great job with the character and that she made her easy to relate to and understand.Jacob is a man who acquired a very upstanding position on a Denver bank, but it requires attending a lot of social functions. His employers feel that he must be married in order to continue in his position. He hasn't had the best of luck when it comes to love and he doesn't want all the entanglements that go with it, so he decides to advertise for a bride. Knowing he wants to return to his love of ranching in Texas one day, he stipulates that he is looking for a Texas bride. I thought Peterson portrayed Jake as a man on mission. He wants to return to Texas, but in order to do that he needs a wife. He doesn't need a lover. I liked how determined he was and that both he and Marty are flawed. Nobody's perfect and it's a good thing too!I loved all of the historical detail that Peterson weaves into this story. Colorado at the time of this book was up and coming with Denver as a major city and it's opulence and grandeur can easily be seen in Peterson's writing. The circumstances surrounding the repeal of the Silver Act and the political and social climate of the times was very well documented and Peterson uses it to her advantage. The best part of the book for me was the detail and description Peterson gives to the setting and the times. Very well done.I also truly enjoyed the romance aspect of this book. Marty and Jake don't realize that by leaving out some of their own desires, they are compromising their relationship. Yes, it is a marriage of convenience, but trust is still so important in making any kind of marriage work. Marty wants nothing more to do with Texas, and the desire of Jake's heart is to return there. Keeping these facts from each other nearly destroys the possibility of real love for them and Peterson certainly makes it intense. This part of the book was realistic and believable. The characters were flawed and imperfect and redeemable.The Christian themes were not preachy or overwhelming either. There was just the right balance to add to the flavor of the book. Peterson focuses on anger at God in this novel, through Marty's anger over the death of her husband. It was interesting to watch her fight against her own feelings to get back to a place where she loved and trusted God. Peterson did a great job with this aspect of the book as well.What I didn't like:Jake was very intense in his desire to return to Texas as a rancher. But I didn't feel like Marty had that same kind of intensity in her own desires. She eventually takes on the task of helping orphans which fills a place in her heart for children and that was a very good way for her to have purpose, but it is not one of the main themes of the novel and comes across as less important. I think more importance on this part of the book would have been nice.Bottom Line:This is a very well written Christian historical romance. There are few authors in this genre that really satisfy the historical elements for me and Peterson is definitely one of the best. I'm glad this is the first novel in a new series, because I enjoyed it very much and look forward to more. | 5.0 |
| 2256 | Agosto is a man that every woman be glad to have but Ivy's not giving him up. Ms. Nelson never disappoints with her books. Who would have thought that Tennessee's crime is on the level of New York's and Illinois. Agosto is a man that every woman would be glad to have but Ivy is the one that got him. It's an excellent sequel to Ivy's Twisted Vine but can stand on it's own. | 5.0 |
| 2257 | Although I am a big fan of Anita Shreve, I had a difficult time getting into this story. The writing was exceptional, as usual, but the intense attraction and longing of the two main characters eventually became tiresome and predictable. I have never been a fan of stories that work backwards in time, so I'm sure that also played into my disappointment. When I finally gave up and skimmed through to the end of the story, I realized that had I been able to stay with it, I probably would have appreciated the shocking plot twist. | 3.0 |
| 2258 | Great read for cozy mystery fans! Caring for feral cats is enough reality, and the magic of resident ghosts and tea potions make it a fun, interesting read. I look forward to the next Leighann Dobbs Mystic Notch cozy mystery! | 5.0 |
| 2259 | Sometimes she can be such a witch, that we wonder if she might just keep an airborne broom in her closet. With all of her dsyfunctions, she is one smart cookie when all starts to criminally crumble around her. The delicious ride is that she is delusional and distracted during three-quarters of the plot. You want to thump her in the head sometimes. If it wasn't for the fact that she is not only smart, but quite shrewd, we begin to get the uncomfortable feeling that she will never get her, "Ahaa," moment! Tight plot, as usual. We love Agatha for all her defects. There are few females that cannot relate to her constant obsession in trying to find, "mister right," and at the same time trying to solve a murder. | 5.0 |
| 2260 | Love this novella! The storyline kept me interested throughout the whole book and wanting more at the end! Love this author! | 5.0 |
| 2261 | Liked the story and the characters. It had enough suspense that I wanted to finish and it was done well enough that I wasn't positive who was the bad guy until near the end. I am going to check out the other Windsor series to see if they would be worth reading. I love a book where the main female character is smart!! | 4.0 |
| 2262 | This story really gets into the psychology of each character. Not in a judge mental way, just stating who they are.This is a very realistic happening in a large city. One of the best examples of how things could be. How to survive and escape the city.Well written and a fun read. Looking forward to the next book in the series. | 5.0 |
| 2263 | I did not know this was a trial of this book. I think it would be a good book to read. | 5.0 |
| 2264 | A well-researched companion to Carey and Schmitt's Witness to Roswell, Inside the Real Area 51 reveals the inner secrets about Wright-Patterson AFB and the role it played in UFO history. | 5.0 |
| 2265 | I found numerous life giving stories in McIntosh's book. I also found surprises, such as the presence of co-ed monasteries in Ireland, the pilgrimage of Irish Nobles to the Egyptian Desert, home of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, and the "Christus Victor" approach to the Cross, which was most common among the Celts. I found these streams of thought insightful and liberating. And the spiritual practices illuminated in the book illuminated my spiritual path.-Amos Smith (author of Healing The Divide: Recovering Christianity's Mystic Roots) | 5.0 |
| 2266 | Scarcity of time, money, or any resources for that matter forces us to "tunnel" on the problem at hand. This focused attention can help, but it also consumes much of our "mental bandwidth", which means that other things (both trivial and critical) may receive insufficient attention. The trick, and the central question of the book, is to figure out the implications of these competing forces: focus is good, focusing on the wrong things is bad, what forces us to tunnel, and how can tunneling affect our decision making processes.For example, could it be that the reason some people fail to invest into the future (e.g. savings, retirement, etc.) is better explained by scarcity of mental bandwidth, than lack of financial education? That's not to say it's one or the other, but perhaps forcing these individuals to "learn how to plan, or learn about financial planning" is not the whole story.An interesting read, even if a little drawn out, with plenty of illustrative stories sprinkled throughout. Perhaps the one area that's lacking is an equal analysis of how to balance the pros and cons created by scarcity. | 4.0 |
| 2267 | While the main story, set in the present, between William and Colby was a good tale of William's coming to terms with his long repressed sexuality with the help of the flamboyant Colby, it was the underlying tale told by letters from the 1930's that is the heart of this book.William is acting as caretaker of a defunct asylum while working on his dissertation and finalizing his divorce when he finds a tin box of letters hidden in a wall. Written by Bill, a former inmate who was committed against his will for breaking sodomy laws, the letters to his lover are both beautiful in his unwavering love and loyalty, yet contain a harrowing tale of the "treatment" he received for his so-called sexual deviance. William is no stranger to reparative treatment and is immediately taken in by William's tale and, along with Colby's encouragement, begins to embrace the man he really is.Both story lines are well written, but it is Bill's tale that will break your heart. I highly recommend this story and look forward to more from Kim Fielding. | 5.0 |
| 2268 | I did enjoy the first book in this series, but this one topped it. I wasn't sure how I would feel watching Katelyn move on so quickly after her husband passed in the first book but how could you not fall in love with Harrison? I sure did and I bet you will to. I am so glad I found this series! | 5.0 |
| 2269 | Gut-wrenching and touching, fascinating and sexy, with twists and turns I didn't see coming, this time-travel story has it all. Ms. Doyle has done her homework, making this adventure in 1830's California seem completely authentic down to the last detail. Ditto the scenes depicting life and conditions onboard the sailing ships of the era. (And there's even a bonus Hawaiian language lesson.) Time-travel can be difficult to handle, but this one was masterfully done.Oh--the plot? Well, a physic private investigator hired to find a missing 10-year-old boy slips through a time portal and finds herself onboard a sailing ship in the 1830's, where she meets a handsome sea captain. And that's all I'm going to say about that. If you want to know more, read this book! | 5.0 |
| 2270 | The book was an easy read, however, I didn't care for her jumping around when telling her story. I still had questions after I read it, like did her soul die or partly die at the age of 3? I absolutely loved her last husband, what a gift from God. | 4.0 |
| 2271 | I didn't like this heroine much at all. She was way too snippy and didnt have the class or sense of humor I have come to expect | 3.0 |
| 2272 | Very good page turner. I think the ending could have been more vivid and extended but I love it. Nice. | 4.0 |
| 2273 | I really didn't want to take the time to write a review; I stopped once already to purchase part three. Yes, this series is just that good. I'm not even sure what it is about this story that has me so enthralled, I've certainly read juicier, more in depth books. Somehow, these characters have grown on me. I can't wait to see what Diamond does next.If you're reading this review, you've probably read the first book in the series: do yourself a favor and grab the next two. | 5.0 |
| 2274 | Awakening the Sacred catapulted my spiritual journey forward. It did the same for my friend. This is a book that I will continue to use as a guide on the journey. It is written so that those of us who were raised in other faiths can have easy access to the ancient wisdom of Tibet. | 5.0 |
| 2275 | Loved the characters, bantering and history of 1902 San Francisco. Love At Any Cost is a wonderful story of how God can do anything if we allow him to work in our lives while learning to let go. | 5.0 |
| 2276 | FIGHTING REDEMPTION by KATE McCARTHYI didn't expect this book to be so emotionally draining, tragically captivating & heartbreakingly beautiful. THIS story will get to you and you need to prepare a box of Kleenex while reading this book. I cried so many times while reading this book and the tears are worth it. The story is so worth reading that even though it made you look like a mess, you would want to relieve the scenes and read em again. Applause to Kate McCarthy for writing such beautiful story of love, redemption and forgiveness.I don't want to spoil you guys by telling what had happened in the story so let me do this in a simpler way as possible without giving anything away. 3 childhood friends who grew up together, they are almost a family in how they protect each other. One is more protective of the other and is captivated by her but life happens and decisions needs to be made and so he did. He left his heart and become a soldier and years of no letter nor phone call to the one person that inspires him, he is suddenly home.The story of how things started and what had happened in those years when he became a soldier was told in different layers. There were flashbacks and stories from the past. The side of each characters were told in such a beautiful manner. It was intense and captivating. How the story unfolds while you're reading it was very well written. It will get to you and every detail is as important as the characters experiences & emotions.This story is not just about romantic love but love in general. There were so many good memories in this book and heartbreaking scenes as well. Reading the book is an experience and this is one of those stories that I will sure treasure because it did not just give a beautiful story but a glimpse of what it is to love, fail, lose and what redemption means.♥♥♥♥♥** Also posted on my TUMBLR & GR account | 5.0 |
| 2277 | This was just okay. I was never totally drawn into this book. In fact I was bored at times. I just didn't feel any real connection other than sex with these two. I mean they fell in love within days but there was never a background given for Brisa. IDK it just felt like there was no real substance for me with this one. | 3.0 |
| 2278 | Following the instruction is straight forward and easy. Don't be in a hurry and stay with it. The reward comes from within. | 4.0 |
| 2279 | Buy this book if you want to read about some guy whining for 400 pages. I didn't finish it. I might use it for toilet paper. | 1.0 |
| 2280 | Wow. Words. I don't even know what to say or how to articulate the way this book made me feel. It was my favorite of the series so far. It wasn't perfect, there were some things that didn't quite have the intensity I was looking for, but I honestly do not believe that Ace could have been more perfect. I loved him. He made me hot, made me smile, made me cry and damn near gave me a heart attack. He was perfection.I liked Rachel, I really did. The women in these novels are just different. I think there is something to be said for the way sex and love and affection are handled in these novels. I only wish I was articulate enough to explain it. It just means that the women are strong and brave and whole in a way that is missing quite often from other female characters.Cruz, and I love Cruz so don't misunderstand, that man can boss me around anytime, but I think it was something in his perspective that was lacking, something about being in his head that just wasn't quite enough.I love a good threesome, of course. I loved the M/F/M, I wish we had had more than the one and a half M/M scene and more than the one M/M/F scene, but I think the M/M/F was well- placed.I appreciated that there was some insecurity and twinges of jealousy and feelings of being...maybe not left out, but not entirely "included", but to me that made it more realistic. It came from each of them at one point or another as well, though most heavily with Ace.There was something about the three of them coming together that was freeing for each of them in some capacity, they felt safe enough and had enough trust with each other to really let go and do what they wanted.And it was hot...like panty-drenching, set the mattress (or tattoo chair or stage) on fire hot. I wanna be marked by Ace.There was a ton of other stuff going on as well, we get to see the characters from the previous books, there is still unrest in the sectors, shady things going on, etc. and a build up for some of the next books as well.Overall 4 starsWould recommend to fans of the series and fans of menageWill read more from this author | 4.0 |
| 2281 | My son who also admires Amanos Art didn't know about this collection and I think I'm going to have to keep my eyes on it so it won't disappear in his room. Good illustrations ! Glad I bought it. | 5.0 |
| 2282 | WOW JUST WOW I MEAN THIS BOOK WAS JUST SO CRAZY SO REALLY ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW! WOW. | 5.0 |
| 2283 | I'm still really enjoying this mysteries. I thought this one was a lot better than the previous one. I do kind of dislike the half-hearted love triangle with Jeremy, but that's my only real complaint. I did like the development of Colin and Emily's relationship in this book. I also thought the mysteries were quite interesting. | 4.0 |
| 2284 | I had worked out the plot long before its final reveal. Always a bit disappointing to find important plot information not delivered subtly enough. It made the book a bit long as the plot was stretched....She has a lovely writing style however, so I still enjoyed the book. | 3.0 |
| 2285 | I would rate this as very good for boys to cause them to open a bible and read. I have taught 5th and 6th grades at church for almost 10 years straight and love it...but am stepping down for a bit and see which direction the Lord has planned for me. What I have found in teaching is that in any lesson you pick something within that lesson that kids hang on to. We all are aware whether we like it or not is that they do like an element of the scary, unusual and gross. Rick Osborne knows how to address these areas...he was once a boy and remembers. I would also state that new Christians...even adults or adults who really have never gotten into the Word should not shy away from books labeled for children...even for girls when labeled for boys. Many adults are embarrassed to state they are not understanding...I see no problem for adults to read or be embarrassed in reading children's bibles or books for a place to start and understand. | 5.0 |
| 2286 | Only time can heal wounds, you probably have heard. Sometimes people get worse, and many times they get more wounds. This book is a story of a woman who has to face the main bully from her childhood head on, and he does not know who she is years later. She still has wounds, but she tries so hard to hide them. Ms. Hebert captured a traditional, sweet, yet hot and inspiring story of how one must come out of their inner bondage. It is a story of love happening in a very unconventional way. A must read for those who like to stay on their toes from beginning to end. Going Going Gone started a fire even Elijah Knight cannot put out! This book gets 5 cups. You will need all of them, so you can cool off as you read this novel!TrullyReviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More | 5.0 |
| 2287 | I loved this book. A girl is transformed by dying at another's hand because of what this person is. There is romance, suspense , a who done it. If you like paranormal or futuristic stories this is one to read | 5.0 |
| 2288 | The story itself was a great read! Although the premise of the story is not new, I did enjoy the dynamic of Laney and Jake. I also hope that Henry becomes a stronger character. I was left wondering about his backstory. I can see these 3 on great expeditions! I am looking forward to the next installment!Now onto the nit picky parts. I'm not sure if it is just the Kindle format or bad editing, but it really bugs me to no end when the paragraphs do not line up or there is huge spaces between words. Like I said, nit picky stuff....Overall a great read! | 4.0 |
| 2289 | At Any TurnBrenna AubreyThis ARC was given by Silver Griffon Associates via Netgalley and Brenna Aubrey in exchange for an honest review.I give this book 5 stars.....Adam has a need for control when it comes to anything in his life. He is a successful owner of a big time gaming enterprise and has no past problems with wanting full control of everything. However, that need for control and lack of trust may be what ends the love between him and Mia. After reuniting and making a commitment to one another, Adam sticks with his plan to hike the Rocky Mountains for 5 weeks. The long sabbatical confirms he needs Mia in his life and she belongs to him.However, their short honeymoon of being in a happy relationship comes to an end when Mia begins receiving acceptance letters to medical schools. He does not want to let her go because he feels he will lose her like he lost his sister to her addiction. The lack of trust and willing to compromise scares Mia to the point where she reconsiders their relationship.Sadly, the choice of medical school becomes a distant concern when Mia shuts Adam off completely. She is constantly tired, sick, and won't talk to Adam. His fear of losing her forces him to make bad decisions in order to find out her problems and needs. Of course, Mia finds out about his overbearing ways and finds it even more difficult to trust him. His fear of losing her becomes a reality when he can't listen yo her needs and realizes it might be too late.For my Goodreads friends, this is the second book of a trilogy. You will be left with a major cliffhanger and maybe even some mascara marks down your face. Ms. Aubrey delivers another hot and steamy book with a twist that will leave you broken. I can't wait for the third book and hope it contains both POVs because I love reading Adam's point of view. This book is well written and the online games give a different change in setting. Can't wait for the third book! | 5.0 |
| 2290 | This book could be a great story if the author written more pages so the reader won't regretting their money | 3.0 |
| 2291 | A compelling quick read. I couldn't put it down, I was glued to it the whole time. A great stand alone novel. | 5.0 |
| 2292 | Keri Arthur really knows how to put a story together! Once Kirby was able to put a little trust into Doyle, they made an amazing team! They both kicked some serious ass when needed, and with Keri, there is always some well deserved ass kickings handed out!!! I already recommend Keri to everyone I know and now I have another book to tell them to pick up!! Complimentary copy provided by Netgalley for an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 2293 | lot of emotions in this book written by Emily T Wierenga "A Promise in Pieces"Clara was named after Clara Barton so knew her destiny was to be a nurse, Her daddy seemed to never understand her and her mother whom she got along great with seemed to be forgetting more and more. When a friend wanted to join the army as a nurse and said "Go with me" she didn't hesitate, she went.War was hard on the nurses almost as bad as the soldiers, she saw so much loss of life and felt bad that she could not save them. Clara seemed to never have a good self confidence and she felt like she would never marry thinking if you don't love someone so much you cannot lose them and be heart-broken.It was many years before she let Olliver become close and they married. You must read this story and see what happened when she wrote a letter for a dying soldier and then said she would deliver it personally to "His Mattie" after the war.Clara was an exceptional woman when she let herself love.This was my first time to read this author but won't be the last.I received this book from the Bookclub.org to read and review, Thank you | 5.0 |
| 2294 | You were never quite sure what was going to happen next. I love how Ms. Moyes weaves one era into another. They are so connected and yet disconnected. Could not put it down until I knew what happened to whom. | 4.0 |
| 2295 | The story opens up with Sammi in the hospital recovering from the coke that almost killed her and had killed one of the brothers.This book was different from the first two this one focuses on the past Julz and Elliott. We get to see a couple of snippets from their past together. He wants her to finish it all at once including her love Jase.This book also shows how Sammi is getting to her breaking point. She needs for Jase not to hate her. She finally breaks down and cries for all that was lost.The book ended right when it was getting to a crucial part. This is a must read and you have to read it in order. You will not be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 2296 | This book is a bit of a slog, but it is a fascinating description of the world and milieu that gave rise to a new form of art. If you enjoy history and are familiar with the subject art, you will appreciate the detail contained in this book. The kindle version suffers from poor quality images, ironic in that so much is made of the artistic detail in the works described. | 3.0 |
| 2297 | I just love these books; the cozy murder mysteries from Demaree are fun and filled with twists and turns, I was just positive i knew whodunit until the end, I was wrong. It was a bit too much about food tho. | 5.0 |
| 2298 | I really enjoy this author, I think this is my favorite Jill Shalvis book so far. Absolutely loved it. I love her hilarity, she ranks up there with Janet Evanovich for me. I was really wrapped up in Wyatt and Emily's characters (as well as the siblings). I read this book in one day and now I can't wait for the next one! Her humor is what constantly brings me back. | 5.0 |
| 2299 | Overall rating: 5 Rockin’ Stars!The wolf let out a ragged sigh, and then his breathing slowed as his body relaxed. “What are you?” he whispered as his big clawed hand came up to caress her face.An unexpected accident brings Fallon and Brody together for their first meeting. Fallon is cruising along on her Harley running without lights and using a silencing spell to muffle the sound. She slams into a dark creature streaking out of the woods that is being pursued by two vampires.“Any more vampires after you?” she sincerely hoped the answer was no.This is the beginning of another battle between the inhabitants of Edenton and The Dales a rogue pack of vampires. The Dales are controlled by a master vampire and a group of dark mages. They focus on capturing Others for their illegal fight rings.Fallon’s best friend Jess has seen her arrival and secured an apartment, a job and a mate for her. All without letting anyone else know what is going on! Oh yes, Jess sees future events and knows her friend will find her future in Edenton.“I like the ink,” he admitted in a gravelly voice. They’re only staring because they want to see your tattoos up close and in the flesh.”Fallon uses her unique warding ability to infuse the tattoos she does for others. This will be used to protect the Others of Edenton from the upcoming battle with the Dales. Both Fallon and Brody find that they cannot fight the pull of true mates and the strength it gives them as a united pair.Hero – Brody Dean: 5 starsHeroine – Fallon O’Shea: 5 starsSteam Level: 5 starsPlot: 5 starsCliffhanger: NoWould I recommend this book: Yes!Would I read other books by this author: Yes, looking forward to another installment of Others’ life in Edenton. | 5.0 |
| 2300 | I'm going to admit starting this book made me uncomfortable. I can't even begin to tell you how many times I felt awkward where it was to the point that I wanted to put it away. Yet again my curiosity did get the best of me and I continued on and was glad that I did.As mentioned in the book synopsis, Haley had just turned eighteen. She is young and innocent and to me it was as if she lived a pretty sheltered life. This was most likely because she was raised by an overprotective father (who happens to be a single parent) and his closest friend William whom she also calls "daddy".Daddy William has been in Haley's life since she was a baby and as she progressed into her teenage years he starts developing feelings for her. Rather than acting upon these feelings however, he keeps his desires under wraps and ends up distancing himself.William isn't the only one feeling this attraction. Haley also starts feeling these changes between them. It takes one frightening near miss for William to realize that it was finally their time.What happens after that I would have to say was... mind-blowing yet somewhat unsettling too. I say unsettling because there was certain terminology and situations that made me uneasy.What I did appreciate about this story though was how William went about things. He never wanted to risk the deep rooted friendship that he had with Haley's father and was willing to make these sacrifices when his feelings became too much. If that wasn't an indication of true love then I don't know what else is!There were also these intense "OMG" moments that could have gotten real ugly but William handled all these situations perfectly and I have to say that I admired how the author pulled it off.While this book in general was a bit uncomfortable I thought this was what made it standout and keep me captivated.All in all, I thought it was good and I am hoping that the author decides to expand on this fascinating couple's story.liezelsbookblog.net | 3.0 |
| 2301 | Time of the knights is a good follow up of the first book. The only reason for the 4 star rating being because its too short and that it needs some editing with some sentences not making sense and words missing. Besides the minor editing required it has a good plot, loveable characters and an intriguing world of magic all of which combine to form an engaging read. | 4.0 |
| 2302 | Author, Angie Stanton has once again delivered a fun and romantic novel that follows a young woman's journey, not only across Europe, but into a spunky romance with an incognito prince as well. Yes, Becca doesn't like history, in fact it bores her. Having been the same age as Becca when I visited in Europe, I did not appreciate the history aspect either. So when a handsome boy comes along and offers her friendship and romance instead, it makes sense that Becca's head would turn. I loved traveling with Becca and Nickolai as they grew to know each other, each facing their own diverse problems and trying to figure out how to find each other when fate separates them. "Royally Lost" is deserving of each and every star I've awarded, and new readers to Ms. Stanton's latest novel, and fans of hers, will not be disappointed with her latest romance. In fact, I think they'll be delighted! | 5.0 |
| 2303 | Storyline trades off between 1911 and 2001 and then 2011 following the trail of a beautiful woven scarf. It's easy reading but is just ok in my mind. | 3.0 |
| 2304 | *SLAP* That is the sound of me hitting myself in the face for waiting so long to read this book! Oh my goodness I really loved this book, and if I hadn't had to go to work the next day after I started reading, I would have finished it in one sitting. Yes, this book was that good!I was very hesitant in picking up this book. It had been on my radar for awhile. I had been told by friends that it's either hit or miss. You either love it, or you hate it. It depends on your style of reading. Yes there are flashbacks. Yes it's told from two characters points of views. But I didn't find this confusing at all because the book is so short. It's under 250 pages, so honestly I had no issues with keeping track of the shifting point of views and timelines. I really felt like I was reading two stories in one. And both stories kept me intrigued, and I loved both main characters.Mind Games tells the story of two sisters, Sofia (Fia) and Annie. Both sisters have paranormal abilities. Fia has an uncanny ability of having perfect instincts. She's the type of person that could predict lottery numbers. Annie is blind, but occasionally she has flashes that allows her to see into the future. These sisters are tight. They are very close. And I don't know if it's because I have recently seen the movie Frozen, but it's so nice to read a book with a close sibling bond. The young adult market is flooded with romance. It's a nice change of a pace to see someone risking it all for a sibling. Not that there isn't romance, because there is. But the main story line involves the bond between two sisters.This is a story that needs to be told first person. Seeing inside Fia and Annie's mind is just sheer brilliance. Amazing. The story flows so nicely. I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much if it was told from third person. I needed to feel Fia's pain and suffering. I needed to feel Annie's frustrations and fears. Also I found both girls to be extremely likable. I embraced Fia's snark. I didn't find it annoying or unnecessary. And Annie's guilt about not being able to protect her sister, even though she is older than she is really translated well to paper.I cannot wait to read the sequel Perfect Lies! If it was anything like Mind Games, I know I will just love it!Reviewed by Sana @ Step Into Fiction | 5.0 |
| 2305 | I received this in exchange for a review and really enjoyed it. Mercy is the daughter of private investigator Tommy Watts and when his best friend dies when Tommy is on a cruise with his wife Mercy ends up doing the investigation. She does a good job and has to put up with various characters along her way. Obviously she solves the murder. Not sure about all the Marilyn Monroe references nor all the comments Mercy gets about her breasts - I think it detracts from the story.The books reads like any other good chick-lit murder mystery and is an entertaining read. AW Hartoin has put together a good story and SHE has plenty of scope for sequels. | 4.0 |
| 2306 | I just finished this book. Like five minutes ago, and I am IN TEARS. I am SOOO hurt and devastated by the ending, I’ll warn you now, because I have to. IT IS NOT A HAPPY ENDING! At least, not to me. I have to tell you, because I wouldn’t wish this pain on anybody… Yeah, I might need psychiatric help if I’m getting so worked up over a book.The Wild Sparks series is freaking fantastic. Times a billion. Wait, times infinity. It’s been a while since I’ve been hooked like this. Worth the read, if you are prepared for the emotional trauma it will bring you.Throughout the series, Finn Wilder and Hadley Beckett have been trying to come to a compromise of sorts. Finn wants Hadley to move in with him, after three years of dating. Hadley wants to get married and have a kid. Finn wants neither of those, yet Hadley gives in and moves in with him.Hadley is constantly told by her two best friends, Gregory Rodwell and Morgan Yates, that Finn is just stringing her along. Hadley, of course, doesn’t believe it. Both her and Finn have confessed their love to each other and have vowed to never leave, no matter what.Things are thrown at them that neither of them that test their relationship. I can’t really say much, because I don’t want to give it away… but it sucks!Is there something strong enough to break them? Will they be able to stay strong and keep their relationship going?The emotions… I’m still on a high, well, a low. I am so upset. I have tears right now, after about half an hour after finishing the book. I connected with those characters. I prayed, I pleaded, I begged, I cried, and I screamed. I wanted everything for them, everything, but not everything happened.This book deserves five stars. I am in no way going to give it a bad review because of the crappy ending, because this book, along with all the others in the series, was phenomenal. To be able to incite this much emotion in me takes a lot. My heart might be broken, but I’m willing to let everyone know that Ren Alexander is one fabulous writer. Really. Give her a chance. But like I said, not a happy ending.It needs another run through with an editor, but that’s my only MINOR complaint. Like I said, the ending. Major complaint there.I don’t think I could ever come to terms with this. I just… I can’t. I’ll stop ranting, because I want you to go check out this series. Really, it’s… I’ve ran out of words. Great, fabulous, fantastic, amazing, phenomenal, brilliant, stunning. You get my drift. | 5.0 |
| 2307 | I really enjoyed Nancy and Jake. Nancy was a very spirited woman that first lived in an environment that strongly discouraged independent thinking. When her father, who believed in plural marriages told Nancy she had to marry Abner who already had multiple wives. He had a reputation for being mean and abusive and Nancy absolute refused to marry him. Instead, she ran away into the forest and found the cabin of Jake, a single man who lived very simply and who, apparently, had little worldly possessions. He was a kind man and agreed to take Nancy in. When Abner discovered their whereabouts and Nancy told her father and him that she and Jake were married, he told them he would kill them. Abner beat Jake and set their house on fire. To see if he succeeded in his attempts to do away with them, you'll have to read the book....you'll love it! | 5.0 |
| 2308 | I loved Apollonius and loved the little glimpse into more of Gon's long life.A great read. I want more. | 5.0 |
| 2309 | Every time I begin to think everyone has forgotten about the sacrifices of POWs in World War II, another author comes along to remind us of the qualities of endurance, brutality and forgiveness that exists within humankind.As a journalist who has interviewed POWs held by the Japanese, I thought I was familiar with the degradation Japanese soldiers were capable of during the war. Hillenbrand, however, has taken this chapter of our history to a new level. While I was prepared for brutality and cruelty, I wasn't prepared to the psychological damage done by the captors to the captives. I also wasn't prepared for the struggle these men went through after they came back to the United States to pickup their shattered lives. Although many stories end with liberation from the POW camp, Hillenbrand continues to follow the story to chronicle Louis Zamperini and others as they attempted to integrate into American society.Beware to all readers, this is a difficult book to read. I found myself rushing through the POW years because I couldn't stand to dwell on the torture and inhumanity exhibited by a large number of Japanese officers. My heart ached to see how Louis and others were haunted by their experiences long after the war ended.Reading the notes at the end of each chapter and acknowledgments at the end of the book gave me a glimpse into the amount of work Hillenbrand did to document this book. I also understand she encountered some medical problems during the writing of this book. I'm thankful for the sacrifices she made in chronicling the sacrifices of so many brave souls.Who are these brave souls? Japan held some 132,000 POWs from America, Britian, Canada, New Zealand, Holland and Australia. Of those, nearly 36,000 died, more than one in every four. This does not include as many as 100,000 Asians who died as laborers especially Chinese.To all of these souls, this book is a memorial to their sacrifices. | 5.0 |
| 2310 | 'Seal Of The King' is a brilliant story that is a perfect blend of various genres. This is an inspiring story based on the age old fight between darkness and light; good and evil. This fight is fought by David, a farmer, and Aurora, a warrior. It is now up to these brave fighters to save the world from the befalling darkness. These soul mates have been destined to be with each other and have had an emotional connection long before they even met.The two protagonists of this story have been brilliantly portrayed and will steal your breaths away in no time. This story has just the right amount of romance, mixed with historical - almost Biblical - fiction and a dash of adventure/action. The story has been described well to such a proximity that it makes you feel like you're a part of it. It brings the characters and the scenes to life. This makes everything really exciting and makes it impossible for you to put the book down before having completed it.This book seemed irresistible to me after I'd read the description and I bought the book without giving it a second thought. And, boy am I glad to have made that decision. I was absolutely taken away by the creative story line of the book and the mind of the author. The writing style of Ralph is amazing. This is a book I would recommend to all fans of fiction, history and romance. This is one book you don't wanna miss out on. | 5.0 |
| 2311 | what a thriller a must read | 5.0 |
| 2312 | I thought that this story of Nick and his wife, Amy, got off to a bit of a strange start. Then after a few chapters, I began to think that Something had actually happened to Amy. Now I was getting more interested in the storyline and where it was going. A few more chapters and I realized who was telling the truth and who was framing who. Okay, now we're getting somewhere! I know which side I am on at this point and I'm relishing the scheming being done on both sides while still knowing which character that I am rooting for. By this time, it is clear as to the parts that other characters have played along the way - Amy's parents, who, although they love their daughter in their own way, are more interested in continuing using her name and personification to create the "Amazing Amy" series of books that have allowed them to live a quite wealthy and luxurious existence; an old flame from high school who's love was one-sided indeed and who's mother didn't care much for "Amazing Amy"; another female friend from the past who had her own experiences with Amy; the. Other of three who thought that Amy was her best friend but was that really the case? Other characters pop up here and there and all have a bit of importance to the story, some more than others. Near the end, I'm thinking that this story is going to blow wide open and the one person needing revenge will get their just dues but that just doesn't happen! The story just ends and I'm left thinking...this can't be the end...seriously?? I was very disappointed in the ending as I was expecting a very different outcome. Perhaps it's just me, but I would not recommend this book nor do I want to see the movie! | 3.0 |
| 2313 | Awesome recipe book for FREE!! I also love the fact that at the end the author gives ingredients to keep in your cupboard...YAAY!! Delicious :) | 5.0 |
| 2314 | This book has no characters of substance, was not believable in any way and in general did not hold my interest. It is a bathtub book ie if you read in the tub and drop a book it should be one you won't miss. It is a quick read | 1.0 |
| 2315 | I have given 5 stars for this book it was fabulous with a great sense of place. | 5.0 |
| 2316 | I expected the same light hearted read but this was a little different. Girl might get the guy but nit in this book. A quick and easy read and good story. Worth the money and I will look this author up again. | 5.0 |
| 2317 | A 6-ft-tall female cop,a female newspaper reporter, a female poet/computer technician, a female politician, and finally four male executive types who conspire to commit criminal fraud, and other extraneous characters make up this book. New Orleans is the setting of this melee with a side trip to Fort Lauderdale. Absolutely not a heavy, not a romance (despite an unforgettable female with animalistic energy about which the author just teases and never describes), not a police procedural, not a thriller, not really a mystery, just a good light story that'll hold your attention to the end.Barbara C. Johnson, author of Behind the Black Robes: Failed Justice | 4.0 |
| 2318 | I found this novel to be well written and an enjoyable read.The aviation content drew my interest and it delivered. | 5.0 |
| 2319 | "Southern Gods" is a Lovecraftian novel set in rural 1950's Arkansas. Jacobs does a great job mixing a hard-boiled-esque detective story with a tale of something much, much older.Good job!4 1/2 STARS | 4.0 |
| 2320 | I loved the book, and the two following books in the series. If you loved Twilight you will want to add this series to your library of GREAT read! | 5.0 |
| 2321 | Beau Norton is a great writer with a lot of insight into the human mind. This book was very insightful, with a lot of depth and valuable tools to address outlook and perspective in life. I think this book is a great read for any human being, regardless of if you consider yourself depressed or not because the tools in the book will allow you to shift the paradigm of your entire life. The author touches on awareness and release of thoughts as a tool to separate yourself from the negativity within you and therefore look at it more objectively. I also loved that he knows about bioenergetics, as I have learned lately just how much stored energy can affect health, wellness and the ability to function as a happy and open-hearted person. Great job, definitely recommended for those needing to turn their lives around. | 5.0 |
| 2322 | I was only 1/2 way through this book and did something I've never done. I hurried and order the next book in the series, this one was that good. The character's were written so well, that I felt I was a member of the family or at least a close friend. I enjoyed how the brother's became friends, and this wasn't drawn out in the book. I dislike when miscommunication keeps people from enjoying each other. I loved all the sisters and secondary character's and hope book 3 (please) is about Bella and Luke. There are wonderful love scenes, and not the type were you feel dirty, but oh so ready for a shower!!! The storyline is fresh, the dialogue clever, and you will be laughing at times. If you can't tell, I highly recommend this book. Smart on someone's part to offer this for only $.99 because I am always leery spending a lot of money on new author's to me. Now I am hooked, and you will be too. (ljb) | 5.0 |
| 2323 | I love this book and reread portions of it regularly. Good writing about good places. Great if you are traveling to Italy and want some interesting background. | 5.0 |
| 2324 | can not wait to see movies made nowfirst in seriesmakes me want to know about all others now | 5.0 |
| 2325 | I liked more the first book. This one the h got in my nerves. She was really immature and annoying! Like in the first book the romance fall apart too fast. I hope the author writes about Joey and Jazz. | 3.0 |
| 2326 | Wow.. This is a really comprehensive book on tomato gardening. The author leaves no stone left unturned! He also supplies a great detail of photos, which is awesome, and it really help illustrate the massage being presented. Great buy. Highly recommended if your looking to grow RIPE tomatoes! | 5.0 |
| 2327 | Another great Richelle Mead book! Justin and Mae are great characters. The world is so original. Can't wait for the next one. | 5.0 |
| 2328 | Debbie Macomber begins a spin off from the Cedar Cove series. I rather enjoyed this short story that reels us in to another hit series for which Macomber is famous. Join Jo Marie at the new B&B & see what's in store for Macomber' s loyal readers. | 5.0 |
| 2329 | I have to wonder what demographic this book was intended for...Is it targeted for teens? It is supposedly about teenage love (17 year olds) yet this book left me wondering if I lost my mind - especially given most people gave it 5 stars...I need to explain why I am baffled and concerned: The language/dialogue used in this book reads like an over-the-top soap opera x10 spoken by 65 year olds with a lot of life experience...The inner dialogues go on for pages, while at times, even the dialogues themselves are made up of 20 sentences to answer a simple question like "How are you?" I was once 17 and have a 16 year old myself. There is no way in hell any kids (because that's what you are at that age) today would ever use the kind of expressions these kids do in this book. The heroine is a spoiled girl who, without reason, decides that she will never marry or have kids because she is too focused on having her dream career: a professional cheerleader! wow! At 17 years old, she had never been kissed etc, nor has she EVER cared about boys. Yeah right! Then she meets our hero, and within two days she's like "I need to have sex with you!" and oh my, he is delicious, sexy, hot....but, only to use him as her first. Downhill for me. This chick is a robot with an all-of-a-sudden sex drive! BUT, she is still determined never to care, love, etc...Then we get to our hero, who apparently, is a manwhore (who doesn't kiss his hookups, because, well that's too intimate! Do 'ya think he saw "Pretty Woman?" Hmmmm). He falls head over heels, but also doesn't ever want to get married or be tied down, yet, within two weeks he is ready to spend his life with her - and if she still doesn't want him - he will spend the rest of his life alone with his hand...Riiiiight! Some of the things (and there are too many) are so over the top, one really sits and scratches one's head and thinks "What the heck made me read this crap?" I'm rarely this disappointed in a book, but this one was one of them. Some of the sexual descriptions are laughable - that's how graphic they are, even for 17 year olds with parents sitting around and smiling at them...God, I will never have my time back and the money could have gotten me a nice bagel instead. | 1.0 |
| 2330 | thought this novel should have been longer; this would have allowed for more depth to the characters. Setting was well done | 4.0 |
| 2331 | cute story...slow at the end. not much of a plot. characters were both great, could have used a little more adventure | 4.0 |
| 2332 | Cute romance but the heroine was frustrating, she thought and did so many stupid things I wanted to shake her! Ms O'Sullivan gets cudos for including such a great dog in the story - Midget stole the show. | 3.0 |
| 2333 | I expected more from this book. It gives many examples of the drawer..But there is no step by step exercises. Not recommended to buy | 1.0 |
| 2334 | The writing is not there, characters are stereotyped, and within the plot there are so many coincidences and loopholes that the story loses verisimilitude. | 2.0 |
| 2335 | A collection of quotes and verses. It is a quick read. There are some good reminders and some encouraging thoughts. | 3.0 |
| 2336 | Great book! Great storyline! | 5.0 |
| 2337 | This book is wonderfully written and the plot is unique! The author does a great job of making youI fall in love with both characters. I can't wait to read the next books in the series. | 5.0 |
| 2338 | I adore your stories with positive and loving relationships with Black men and women. You tell interesting and gripping stories about a difficult time in American and Black history that keeps a readers interest. | 5.0 |
| 2339 | this book is a fun fast read. along with the regular story there is a lot of stuff going on. if you want to have a fun time buy and read this book | 4.0 |
| 2340 | The author takes you into what I would consider an apostolic world where outside the main stream was a world of devastation considered a prison in itself. The main character here is brought up to believe one thing and one thing only that what was considered their lives was right and Job Creators were the means to all things. To think freely was basically illegal and was a death sentence to anyone crossing even a minor line. This was a great read and it would recommend it to all YA readers. | 4.0 |
| 2341 | This book made me so happy. It's been quite awhile since there was actually a book about Christy and Todd. They've popped up as secondary characters in some of Robin Jones Gunn's other books, but it was definitely time to truly see life from Christy's point of view once again. Christy is such a realistic character. I truly identify with her temptations, struggles, and worries about life. Even some of her "ideals" about marriage are very similar to things I've dealt in my own life. My one criticism of this story would be the back story. I realize it was needed for those who haven't read all of the Christy books, but it made things drag a bit for someone like me, who is quite familiar with Christy. At the end of the day, though, I was so happy with this book. I laughed and cried with Christy as she learned some valuable lessons about being a friend, wife, and daughter of the King. (And it's not often a book makes me laugh and cry, so that's saying a lot!). When I got to the last page, I found myself anxious to read more, which is another sign of a really great book! I would definitely recommend reading of all Christy's story, starting way back with the book Summer Promise. I think it makes this latest installment all the sweeter. #ChristyandToddForever | 5.0 |
| 2342 | I have just started using this book to learn the Lenormand approach to reading cards. I find that the author, Rana George, does an excellent job of describing the various ways of interpreting the cards, as well as giving more targeted interpretations for the various areas of concerns when using the cards: Future, Man/Woman, Work, Love, Health-Body-Spirit, Money,Timing, Advice/Action, Orientation, Objects & Areas. TFor each card there is a Personal Story which provides an example of the card in a reading, as well as some combination examples. The book also includes a section on reading techniques and a variety of spreads, including the Grand Tableau. The author provides an abundance of approaches to use to become familiar with the cards. I am still using the 'card a day' method of getting a feel for the meanings and uses of the Lenormand Deck. | 5.0 |
| 2343 | Enjoyed the sweet romance. It is nice to see that love happens even after your pregnant with no husband in site. | 5.0 |
| 2344 | I love this book! It had straight forward, easy to follow information on how to get your blog making money. I have already tried some of these methods and it helped my blog bring in more income. It is nice to be able to benefit from the authors knowledge and experience, and not have to waste time and money experimenting. I have read many books on the subject and this one was best and easiest to follow.~Stacey | 5.0 |
| 2345 | I have to agree with Mark D.R. - page after endless page of unnecessary minutia. I too started skipping pages just to get to some kind of event other than perpetual hiking and commenting on the scenery. The story is told in the first person, than abrubtly changes to 3rd person to describe the apparent death of one character, back to first person. The reader is told what happens, but the main characters have no idea.Not very good story telling overall, and after having read 35% of the book, still no real clue where the story is heading. On the up side, it does help put me to sleep at night. | 1.0 |
| 2346 | I bought this book based on all the rave reviews. It was so disjointed - back and forth in time and geography with different characters that it was almost impossible to follow. I suppose the intent was to be artistic, but it certainly wasn't entertaining. The rating has shaken my faith in ratings. Hard to put down? More like hard to pick up. | 1.0 |
| 2347 | I thought this book would be addressing the root causes of fear, the way that fear hobbles us and how to overcome it to a more well rounded and satisfying life. I gave up after about the fourth scenario, as these anecdotal stories had nothing to do with my experience, and everything to do with post divorce, fear of flying, public speaking, etc. Maybe it got better, but that wasn't what I needed to read about. | 3.0 |
| 2348 | It's been a very long time since I was this excited about a book. A few days ago, I read Falling For My Husband by Pamela Ann. I loved the characters, the angst, the dirty talk and steamy scene, etc... The next day, I found the Alpha bundle on sale, and I one-clicked like my life depended on it.I just finished Piece of You & Me, and I am a total wreck! I'm freaking out here, and I can't believe I have to wait to find out what will happen with Grey and Liv. I was at work last night, and I couldn't wait to get home and continue this story. Rarely does a book keep me up until I have to make myself put it down, because my eyes are blurring. As soon as I woke up this morning, I picked up right where I left off and couldn't stop until it was finished.Needless to say, I have found my new favorite author!Pieces Of You & Me is downright stressful, but addicting. Greyson is the ultimate angsty-alpha, with an incredibly sweet side that he only shows to Liv. He's a playboy and an adrenaline junkie, but he's mush for Liv. Liv, on the other hand, is extremely frustrating. She is the stress; Grey is the addiction. At first, I kind of admired her sassiness and strong will, but then she just made me so mad. I couldn't stand to see Grey hurt so much over her. Stupid girl. I hate her so much, but she drives the story. Her actions initiated Grey to change and show us the wonderful qualities he had underneath the rough edges. So, if her being a stupid girl makes Grey take his shirt off... I'm okay with that.Let me have a total book nerd moment...I want Grey to be real, and I want him to be my boyfriend!Okay, I'm good now.If you hate stressful cliffys, wait to buy this until the second comes out. If you're like me, and you love the sweet torture, buy this book right now!<3 Ashton, Faller at Falling In Fall Book BlogRead more reviews by Ashton at http://fallinginfall@blogspot.com. | 5.0 |
| 2349 | I just read it last week and had to think hard on what it was about. On the other hand, I did finish it. | 3.0 |
| 2350 | In Angels and Demons Robert Langston has to try and prevent a catastrophe in the Vatican City that could potentially kill numerous people. Some antimatter has been stolen from a lab and the destination is the Vatican where the selection of a new Pope is taking place. Can he solve the riddles and get there in time to avert disaster? This is a great thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you keep reading to find out what happens next. | 5.0 |
| 2351 | First off this book is so damn hilarious I had to put my kindle down and catch my breath.... It was funny from beginning to end.... The romance just crept up on you and still had moments of funny(seriously don't have a sip of wine because you will spit it out funny) thrown in...Now lets talk about the blue sexy god looking men.... Yummy...I have a soft spot for biggums that are sexy and muscular and hell big...lol... with practical jokes. meddling family, a hot best friend, a sexier older brother, sworn enemies, and sexually heat thrown in the pot what more can you as for...?An amazing book can't wait for the next book.... It gets a 5 and beyond on the must read list.... | 5.0 |
| 2352 | The CD works as a decent companion to the book, although I might have found an MP3-download format easier to manage in some cases. The CD is useful for those times when the sound of another's voice can help you to tune out the "noise" inside your own thoughts and focus on the meditation. | 3.0 |
| 2353 | The cover of this book is very well done and my hat off to the artist! The book itself does not live up to the cover, however, and could use a much better editor. Alas, it could use a much better writer as well, as it is very clumsily written by an author with a poor grasp of writing mechanics. Don't believe those five star reviews! Admire the cover, but don't buy this book. | 1.0 |
| 2354 | This was recommended by a friend and I enjoyed it. | 4.0 |
| 2355 | Reflect Me by K. B. Webb4 1/2 of 5 starsMolly is stuck in a horrible abusive relationship with Brian. She has just given birth to their baby Lyric when Brian's childhood friend Logan moves back to town.Immediately there are sparks between Molly and Logan. Logan even holds Lyric and changes her diapers, something Brian has yet to try. While Brian may not want Molly, he doesn't want Logan to have her. Molly is Brian's meal ticket and he doesn't want to lose that.When Brian proves yet again he is unable to be faithful to Molly; will Logan finally get his chance?I loved this book. It was a quick read; I read it in one day. I loved the fact that the characters were realistic people with real jobs in the real world. They weren't trust fund babies. They stuck together and were loyal to each other. The secondary characters are perfect for a series - I can't wait!I recommend this book and plan on reading the next one in the series.*A complimentary copy was received in exchange for an honest review*Susan, My Secret Book Spot | 4.0 |
| 2356 | wish i had this growing up, but can't say i missed it growing up, so perhaps more a luxury than a need. | 5.0 |
| 2357 | Disclaimer: I received a free e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This did not influence my opinion of the book.I really enjoyed Blast of the Dragon's Fury. From the moment I first looked over the map in the front (you know what I'm talking about; every high fantasy novel has one) to the very end of the book, it kept me alternately giggling, facepalming, and struggling not to cheer Andy on out loud.Andy, our main character, is a 10-year-old boy who can't seem to stay out of trouble. He is always getting calls home at school and can't seem to relate to his parents or his too-perfect sister. Both Andy's parents own large companies and never seem to have time for him except to lecture him about what he's doing wrong.Then one day Andy suddenly finds himself mysteriously transported to a mysterious land where he meets a king and his wizard who tell him they think he is destined to break a curse that has plagued their land for over 500 years. The curse takes the form of a fog that blankets the land of Oomaldee, making travel slow and seeing more than a few feet in front of you impossible. I want to take a moment here and say that all of the place names on the map in the front cracked me up. Most of them start with O and are things like Oohhh or Ooggy, which amused me to no end.Andy stays in the castle where the king lives for a few weeks. During his stay he meets Alden, a servant boy who many people seem to dislike because he is not from Oomaldee. Andy makes friends with Alden, along with many of the other castle residents, and learns some important lessons about being honest and a good friend. I really liked how Andy learned and grew as he discovered the true meaning of friendship.During his stay at the castle, Andy receives a riddle from an unknown source which cryptically instructs him that that first item he needs in order to break the curse of the fog is a red dragon scale. So Andy and Alden set out to find a colony of red dragons and get a scale. The rest of the book covers their adventures in trying to locate the dragons and obtain one of their scales. And it is quite the adventure, because there are several people who do not want them to succeed: Imogenia, the ghost who originally cast the fog curse; plus Abbadon, an enemy of Oomaldee who would love nothing more than for Oomaldee to be forever shrouded in fog.Another thing about Blast of the Dragon's Fury that made me laugh was the wizard, Mermin. He has some sort of speech impediment that makes him sound like Elmer Fudd or the bishop in the movie The Princess Bride. You know, "Mawwiage" and "wascawwy wabbits" and all that. His dialogue kept me chuckling.The only negative comment I really have about this book is that I noticed a few minor typos and grammar mistakes, but I notice those in a lot of books, and these were not so bad as to detract from my enjoyment of the story. It really was quite a fun, quick read, and I certainly intend to read the next one in the series. | 4.0 |
| 2358 | The way the author described the religions beginnings and the suspense of the newly discovered papers, really opened the opportunity for adventure and mystery. It kept the reader interested and eager to discover what was actually written and was it the truth?This book was well written and the characters were entertaining. A very good read.Shirley | 5.0 |
| 2359 | After reading the book about planes from the same subject and author I decided to get more of his work as they are great short reads. I was able to learn a lot about the tanks, before I was more focused on aerial battles. While I didn't find anything about the Panzerfaust since it was more focused on the tanks than anti-tanks it was still educational and entertaining. I would say a great way to learn about history. I would definitely recommend this series to young students. | 5.0 |
| 2360 | Mother's Day is very hard for me. Lots of family tragedies on this anniversary cause my anxiety to rise. So, I asked my family for some quiet time and I grabbed this book off the shelf to read. A friend gave it to me last year. Now, I ask myself, "Why did I wait so long?" The turns and twists with a slightly paranormal overtone kept me enthralled. The sweet, gentle nature of the writer came through, leaving me with the warm feeling I truly needed on this difficult day. It was the perfect escape. I thank the author for giving me this gift. | 5.0 |
| 2361 | The book came quickly and was a nice easy read. I like to keep up with the characters from other books of hers. | 5.0 |
| 2362 | what can I say about Marianne, that I have not said before, an interesting life to say the least.....and glad you finally got wild horses money.....would love to see you do a photomontage of yourself.....from your early days in London, plays to marie's mother......come on girl on a motor cycle. | 5.0 |
| 2363 | Great story. The south is known for its feuds, and this one is as good as they come. Some unexpected twists, and some sad story lines helps to make this book a real winner. You will laugh and cry, but in the end you will love this book and the Bennett's and the Cahills. | 5.0 |
| 2364 | Simon Schama has done his research and come up with a definitive Jewish History-- one that actually understands the complexities of telling the story of such a stiff-necked people and their equally difficult neighbors. Just listing the absurdist lies and old wives tales that resulted in riot and murder over the last 2000 years is to make clear why the Jews cling so tenaciously to their newly recovered Homeland.Even the inclusion of scatalogical details of some medieval myths about Jews that lesser writers might have distained to include, cast new light on why certain historical events occurred or were even possible to imagine. Schama's prose and clear head brings everything until the Spanish Expulsion brilliantly to life. One can only await part II up through the present era-- and wonder what the end of this story will be. | 5.0 |
| 2365 | How do I describe this book!! Well, in a word, AMAZING!!NOTE: This is a follow up story from book one Storm and should be read in after that book.I have fallen in love! Yup, I'm not ashamed to admit it- I love J! He has to be the best dirty mouthed biker I have ever had the pleasure of meeting between the pages! Madison is one lucky girl!Their story has evolved and from book one and you get to revisit J & Madison. After J's time away from Madison they develop some hiccups in their relationship that stem from the club more specifically Madison's father. This creates drama, emotion and develops their love for each other to the next level. I love how you get to see the more emotional progression of them as a couple in this book!I literally devoured this book so was so sad when I finally came to the end of it. But, there will be more Storm Men to come along and I know that J will be in each and every book! | 5.0 |
| 2366 | i loved this book. i was surprised at where it went and couldn't wait to find out how it ended. | 5.0 |
| 2367 | Great vol3... Liked it was longer. All questions were answered!Bentley.... Hubba hubba haha. I really liked the character back and forth! | 4.0 |
| 2368 | I don't like to give bad reviews - and usually don't. But the "music" in this thing is 1) Not bluegrass, and 2) Not "Carter Style" and 3) not "classics" of bluegrass guitar.There is no CD, although another reviewer mentions how wonderful the examples are. And there is no author! The arrangements are so bad, imho, that I'm willing to bet they were entered into notation/tab software by a guitar player whose ear is trained enough (takes very little ear-training for this) that he/she knows where the melody notes are on guitar, and he keyed that quickly in, put chord strums on the beats where no melody note lies, and that's "the arrangement." In other words, this stuff, I'm betting, was never performed. Any first-year music student could so easily write this with NO guitar anywhere around!This stuff is *not* what a bluegrass picker would EVER stand up and play. In fact they're SO unlike real guitar music, and so uninteresting, I can't imagine even a rank beginner having real fun with them. There's *so* much other stuff that's GOOD. And has audio examples for more effective learning.Mel Bay's guitar method, for example, teaches early students an arrangement of "Red Haired Boy" that is the real thing - a bluegrass player would actually play that way. There's no such thing in this book. An oldie but goodie is Happy Traum's book, Bluegrass Guitar. It's only a bit more money, but it teaches you the real thing - no matter your level. (He has a DVD that goes great with the book - Amazon sells them together.)Btw, I'm saying this isn't Carter Style, because Mother Maybelle's "style" was to play the lead notes with a thumb pick, while filling in the "spaces" by a "scratch" it's called - "the Carter scratch" - with her forefinger. A strum of the top two or three treble strings. These "arrangements" are to be played with a plectrum - a flat regular guitar pick. Also, the Carters didn't play bluegrass! Most important of all, this stuff doesn't *sound* like Maybelle's playing. And, these tunes are not "bluegrass guitar classics," except for Wildwood Flower, the final thing the book presents. This arrangement can sound passable, but heck, learn it faster on YouTube.Sorry for such a negative review - I simply think people should know more before buying this thing. | 2.0 |
| 2369 | I purchased this as gift for my artistic friend and him and his mom fight over it. I guess they find the pics more hen just erotic but I liked all the pics to. | 5.0 |
| 2370 | "The Escape" is the 3rd (Maybe Final?) book in the "Reanimates Series. Compared to the first and second books, "The Escape" is my least favorite. I loved the First book "The Complex," mainly because it had a lot of zombie action.The second book, "The Highway," found me a little less enchanted, but none-the-less, it was still an OK read. I found that as the series goes on the zombie action gets less and less (almost non-existent), and focuses more on the human relationships.If you are looking for an action packed zombie adventure, this book may not be for you. "The Escape," was the slowest moving story line of all the books. I got tired of reading the mundane day-to-day activities. There was very little action and the groups survival became a bit unrealistic. I felt like I was reading about a zombie apocalypse through "rose colored glasses."The ending was a mixed bag for me. As soon as the action started, the book was over with. I was thinking, "Okay, there got to be more, another book maybe?" Although, if there were another book, I'm not sure I'd purchase it. I felt no attachment to the characters that died, and I think it's because I was ready for this story to be over with.I can tell the author put a lot of work into this series, but this book just wasn't for me. | 3.0 |
| 2371 | Book number three in the series and they just keep getting better. We find out much more about Willows past in this book with hints at some interesting relationships in book four. I love these books. The characters are interesting, the writing is simple and easy to read. These have been great reads so far. I give Book three in the "Elderberry Croft" series five stars. Good job Becky Doughty. I can recommend these books to any age, though all of the characters are over 30 (mostly seniors). No swearing or sexual content. | 5.0 |
| 2372 | Once again, Dirk Pitt and his son and daughter save the world from the "bad guys" along with their friends. Even though the theme is the same as other Dirk Pitt stories, I enjoy Cussler's story telling ability. Each novel is the same and yet different and is written in his usual enjoyable style. I always look forward to discovering when Clive Cussler will appear in the book and what character he will portray. I enjoyed reading Poseidon's Arrow and considered my time as well spent and relaxing. | 4.0 |
| 2373 | I'm afraid Mrs. Jackson has fallen back into her rut with this book. There's a lot of repetition and overstatement. I actually felt the story was a little boring. I hope with Dalton's book she goes back to the masterful storytelling we saw in the first one. AND... Dalton's story needs to be H-O-T because that's how he's been casted. We'll see how this ends. | 3.0 |
| 2374 | My 7 year old loves these books. She's a big fan of all the Dan Gutman Weird School books, and she tears through them, laughing the whole time. | 5.0 |
| 2375 | ...and it should have 16,000 more, because this is the epitome of real life being greater than any fiction you could dare to dream up: Arkansas born Adam Brown grows into the young son everyone wants: polite, chivalrous, tenacious. Falling in with the wrong crowd, becomes a drug addict/casualty, eventually being incarcerated with the help of his [broken-hearted] parents and siblings. Climbs out of the hole with the love and relentless help of his future wife, gets into the Navy on sheer luck, goes on to become a SEAL, goes onto become a SEAL sniper, goes onto Green Team, the elite 1%, ultimate alpha SEALs, doing the last two AFTER LOSING HIS GOOD EYE (in a simulated exercise) AND A WITH SURGICALLY RECONSTRUCTED TRIGGER HAND (crushed in a wartime accident.) Meanwhile, his time spent with his wife and kids, and his re connection with his family, showed a man capable of manifesting the gentle side of the Warrior soul.Are you %$#@!? kidding me?!? This may be the one time when the term superhuman is NOT hyperbolic - this kid was something special, ultimately giving his life in defense of his brothers, and leaving a legacy that left me inspired and renewed my sense of patriotism. Most SEAL books (and I do enjoy them don't get me wrong) lean heavily on the alpha male kick ass and take names archetype; however, this is the story of a man, his loves, and his fearless approach to life that we would all do well to adopt. | 5.0 |
| 2376 | I'm not sure what I was looking for but this wasn't it. Couldn't get into it, didn't like the way the story was written. Pretty much a waste of time and my $.99. I've read free Kindle books that put this one to shame. | 1.0 |
| 2377 | I couldn't get past the first chapter, as the way this story was written in first tense was hard to read. I'm sure once I got past the 4th or 5th chapter and finally got to the point of the story, it would have picked up a bit, but to read 15 pages and still not get anywhere, was frustrating. | 1.0 |
| 2378 | Enjoyed the read thought it would end different it's thought provoking . Didn't agree with the author but respect his decision | 3.0 |
| 2379 | I always know that summer is coming when I get to go back to one of my favorite places, Fool’s Gold. When We Met by Susan Mallery, is the first in this summer’s trilogy of Fool’s Gold stories and tells the story of Taryn and Angel. The characters always pull me right into the story, and I’m always sad to see the story end, but I don’t have to say goodbye to them. One of the things I like about the trilogies is that the stories are intertwined, and that the story isn’t over when the book is. I really enjoyed reading Taryn and Angel’s story and finding out if two people that have been hurt can learn to trust again. I can’t wait for Dellina’s story! | 5.0 |
| 2380 | Fascinating and illuminating. I learned so many things about a wide variety of languages and their similarities and dissimilarities. The writing is amusing and approachable. | 5.0 |
| 2381 | These selections challenge my students. They enjoy working on the songs that are most difficult. After they complete the music, my students have a sense of pride that they accomplished some very difficult music. | 5.0 |
| 2382 | Mystery Full of Exciting Characters Who Deliver Suspense.,Tamsen Schultz's A TAINTED MIND A WINDSOR NOVEL delivers a story that has something for everyone. Schultz weaves her story around the small community of Windsor, New York. Readers who enjoy a story with mystery and suspense will be hooked from the time they open the cover of A TAINTED MIND to the end. Tamsen Schultz's story is full of thrills and surprises and a thread of romance. The threads of romance are an integral part of Schultz's story. While driving towards Windsor, New York, Vivienne DeMarco stops to change a flat tire and the excitement begins. She finds the remains of a body in a sinkhole by the road. Later she helps determine there is a serial killer in Windsor, New York.Each character receives additional development when Schultz wants her readers to know more of their backstory. One of the two main characters is Vivienne DeMarco, an accomplished investigator, FBI consultant, and Medical Examiner with many family ties and nationwide law enforcement connections. DeMarco has a tainted past that haunts her. The other main character is Ian MacAllister, Deputy Chief of Police of Windsor P.D., an ex-military special forces who returned home after an injury. Ian went into law enforcement because he did not know what else to do. He has family ties all over the county.Some of the side characters show the broad scope of Vivienne DeMarco contacts. Many of them are her relatives with great investigative skills. Four side characters play important roles in A TAINTED MIND. Vivienne's two cousins Naomi an Brian are media investigators and a distant cousin Travis is a location scout for movie producers. We have one more character Nick Lavortoy, an army special investigator with a dark history.Schultz does a wonderful job of keeping the suspense and mystery alive from beginning to the end of the story. The weaving of romance among key characters could be dangerous for the characters involved. We watch MacAllister and DeMarco form a team to find the serial killer at large. They are trying to identify the motive of the serial killer and his or her obsession. Their research has found the serial killing murder spree goes back years. Modern research skills are part of the team. This mystery has plenty of action with Schultz illustrating modern technology to find answers and identify suspects quicker. The team hopes to find the killer's motive and obsession in time to stop the increasing body count.Building suspense, tension, and enhancing danger to the main characters is masterfully done by Schultz. We see modern law enforcement work at its best and learn that common sense and gut feelings still help bring killers to justice. We see how caring for one another still is a strong thread to keep relationships work. In A TAINTED MIND the team helps identify suspects using modern technology,but MacAllister and DeMarco still need common sense to make good decisions. Tamsen Schultz has given us a 5 star mystery an ending you will not believe until you read it. It is easy for me to recommend Schultz's A TAINTED MIND and give it a rating 5 star. | 5.0 |
| 2383 | Si has a great personality and brilliant. I suggest this book to anyone for an inside view of the Robertson family. | 5.0 |
| 2384 | You have to read The Black Corleones 1-2 Samir, Meco, Cesar, Seven, Chase the thoro boys to men I have read thous far. Love Khloe, she is a thoro sister. This is a must read!!! Bella Jones PLEASE keep writing an I'll keep buying: ) | 5.0 |
| 2385 | couldn't put the book down...I'm now reading Lawrence Anthony's "Babylon Ark" also just as interesting...he describes the animals and the settings so clear, you can mentally see them.. | 5.0 |
| 2386 | I read it through to the end, thinking that it would get better, I was mistaken, it did not at all | 2.0 |
| 2387 | I loved What Alice Forgot and I liked The Husband's Secret so I bought Three Wishes. It is just ok. It is a light story about adult triplet women and how their lives unfold. It is humerous and it got good around the halfway mark. | 3.0 |
| 2388 | As with all of Snyder's books that I have previously read (Study and Glass series), this story transports readers into a fantasy world of magic filled with evil pitted against a brave young heroine struggling to survive and make her world a better place. Wonderful book! | 5.0 |
| 2389 | This is very good as it is still the great works, but in smaller easier to handle and use form | 5.0 |
| 2390 | I was given an ARC of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. I went into this book knowing that it was going to be a dark read just from having read the prologue. Holy cow did Margaret McHeyzer blow my mine. Her writing in this book is beyond fantastic and she hijacked my emotions and took them for a wild ride. This book is absolutely stunning- dark, sad, and twisted but you will love every minute of it. The subject matter can be difficult to deal with at times but that is part of the lure of the book. Yes Master deals with child abuse and BDSM. I honestly could not flip the pages fast enough with this one. I loved poor broken Ryan. He has been a victim of unimaginable pain and abuse his entire life, but Ryan makes a decision that will forever change how he deals with his past. This decision is unconventional but works for Ryan and helps to create an amazing book. I applaud the author for taking such heavy subject matter and turning it into something fascinating to read.5 out of 5 | 5.0 |
| 2391 | I enjoyed this story. The heroine had guts. I like the way Eve Rabi tells a story. I did feel like there were a couple of things that were a little far fetched but this is fiction. | 4.0 |
| 2392 | Finally a book about an older woman finding love. I enjoyed her story because she is nearer my age. Even though I am happily married and have been for nearly 35 years, it is good to read a story about someone who is nearer my contemporary. | 4.0 |
| 2393 | It has taken me nearly two years after purchase to get around to reading this book, because my Kindle is too full. I guess I got carried away filling up my personal library... My apologies to the author for that.I'm quite certain everything has been well critiqued, storyline/plot discussed, and praises sung. What I will say is this: With every chapter, I marveled anew at the vivid picture the author painted of a possibility I'd never dreamed of. My friends and I will sometimes discuss religion, dogma, supernatural, etc and what we believe, what we hope is true, and so forth. This story was an angle I'd never thought of, and it was told so clearly and fervently that I could easily picture it.When I'd turned the last page, I pondered a few moments, and then thought, "This is something I'd like to be true. This is a Heaven I'd want to be in." Assuming God exists, I hope Heaven is just like this.Lignor, you've done a brilliant job of tying up the story and yet leading into the next in such a way that, here I am, looking for the next in series even though my Kindle is still too full. I paused to leave a comment first, but yes, I definitely want the next two books. I hope you gave them as much time, thought, and imagination as you did this one. I'm very much looking forward to finding out.I've spent a lot of time reading a lot of amateur writing lately, some of it very well written, some of it nearly impossible to tolerate. There's having a great story to tell, and then there's being able to write a book. Lignor did both, and I thank her for that. | 4.0 |
| 2394 | Let me state my prejudice up front: I'm a huge David Ignatius fan, as I've long been a fan of his mother, Nancy's, work on behalf of the National Cathedral in Washington. I place great value on his comments following various events in our current history, though I don't always find myself in complete agreement with his opinions or conclusions. His integrity, his intelligence, his wisdom and insight are never in question.So it was with eager anticipation that I began to read his novels several years ago. I must say I've learned more about the intricacies of politics in the Middle East from his "fiction" than from dozens of print articles or broadcast media. This book had me almost holding my breath as the plot twisted and turned. It presents a compelling, stunning, and not implausible "shadow CIA" that seems even more believable, given the most recent revelations about our Intelligence community's breadth and depth. His characters reveal not just their strengths, but their weaknesses, their failings, their prejudices - in short, their humanity - as the plots likewise unfold.I say my "favorite" perhaps because I was in need of an engaging book that was well written, a focus that was entirely new to me, and yet one in which I could just relax and "go with the flow" rather than be edified, despite my appreciation for what I've learned from others of his novels.Ignatius probably knows as much about the inner workings of the CIA and other national Intelligence operations as any other person outside McLean, and arguably may have a better grasp of "the big picture" than anyone inside or out.If you want a spy thriller with corpses in various European locales, red herrings amid tantalizing clues, and compelling characters worthy of the plot's twists and turns, then this is a book you'll not want to put down. | 5.0 |
| 2395 | I was hooked right from page 1...definitely a page-turner! The book was well-written and full of twists and turns which kept it interesting! | 5.0 |
| 2396 | This book contained adorable illustrations and is a great learning to count tool for early learners. Little ones would certainly be drawn to the illustrations and eager to try out their own counting skills on the darling pictures. I did find the format to be a little awkward and didn't think all of the rhyming was accurate (ex. "turtle" does not rhyme with "circle"). I received this book for free from storycartel in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 2397 | Each name or attribute of God has three devotionals about it, covering what the Bible says about it, what it means to the reader individually, and how it applies to reaching out to others. | 4.0 |
| 2398 | Mr. Yazbeck has done an excellent job of breaking down the steps for effective public speaking. By following his guide, you can give an effective talk to any group.No longer will you have to be self-conscious about expressing your point of view. I really admire people that provide the fundamentals and he does it.Highly recommended.SH | 5.0 |
| 2399 | Obviously released just in time to cash in on profits of the Anchorman franchise, however, as a huge Anchorman (#1) fan, I grabbed this one up... Unfortunately, it was just not up to par with the movie... Most of the jokes fall pretty flat, or resort to more degrading humor than necessary to be funny... In any case, the magic just isn't there... | 2.0 |
| 2400 | The books stops halfway through. So the burning questions never get answered. Did her mom really just kidnap her son? What's up with calling her baby daddy and his family 'them'? What happens with the reality show? Why did she get cut? Really only one sex scene! Not encouraging to read more if her stories never finish. | 3.0 |
| 2401 | I recieved this book in exchange for a honest review from NetGalleyOnce i started i didn't want to put down until i was finished.there is instant attraction between Mia and Ty, there relationship is a slow build up, has some interesting moments then there is the danger surrounding Mia and Parker the cub she found. There were some intriging moments in the book and i look forward to more books and getting to know more characters better. This book had great characters, secondary characters, secrets brought to light, some dark elements,great flowing storyline, moments you'll smile over and some intense fight scenes. | 5.0 |
| 2402 | “The Arsenal of Democracy” by A.J. Baime (July 2014). I have read hundreds of books related to World War II, and I initially thought that this book would be a rather boring look at production data regarding various WWII aircraft. I could not have been more wrong.This is the first WWII book that I have regarding how the Ford Motor Co. -- primarily at the instigation of Edsel Ford -- started from scratch in building warplanes to support Pres. FDR’s desire of supplying warplanes to the British and Russians.This is the first time that I have read anything about how Henry Ford was so opposed to the “socialist” polices of FDR, that Henry actively strove to curtail -- if not outright end -- his company’s efforts in supplying warplanes to the British. Besides Henry’s almost fanatical opposition to anything FDR was advocating, Henry was a pacifist who thought that his company’s production of warplanes would assist FDR in guiding the U.S. into war in support of Britain.Henry apparently had a sincere loathing of war, and its destructive consumption of soldiers and civilians – so much so that Henry became an active pacifist in opposing America’s slip-sliding into war in support of England.Unlike Henry, his son Edsel was all aboard in supporting FDR’s plans in aiding the UK. Having not been familiar with this topic before, I found this book to be very informative with its revelations about how harsh the split was between Henry and Edsel, as to how the Ford Motor Co. might enter the production of warplanes. The company had never before manufactured airplanes.Henry hired the famous aviator Charles Lindbergh for advice in how to manufacture warplanes, and as they both thought that the Allies could not defeat Hitler’s well-armed Nazi Germany, both were against the U.S. in aiding the UK – in fear that the U.S. would be dragged into the war. Prior to reading this book, I had no inkling of how Henry distrusted his own son, Edsel, in running the company – so much so that he even hired Henry Bennett to be his hatchet-man in running the company, instead of his son Edsel. Henry also used Bennett in various shocking violent union-busting activities.Even before starting the production of warplanes, Henry’s dominance of the auto industry was falling as he failed to head buyers’ opinions that they wanted more variety in their automobiles. Edsel wanted to head these changing trends, but Henry -- perhaps due to medical problems – failed to follow buyers’ desires.The book briefly discusses some of the racial conflicts/riots that broke out, as southern blacks moved to Detroit and were hired to fill the many manufacturing jobs in Detroit. I would have liked to have seen the author expand on this topic.As I read through this book, I initially thought that I would give it just 3-stars, and as I learned more, 4 stars -- until finally realizing how encompassing this book really is, I finally raised it to a 5-star rating.The author wrote about the difficulties of how the Ford company was curtailed in its warplane manufacturing due to the lack of availability of raw materials, as well as the difficulty in building a warplane-manufacturing complex in a rush while American military forces were suffering defeats in early 1942.Even without this book’s look at Ford’s entering the warplane-production business, this book could have stood on its own with its remarkable insight into the dysfunctional business thoughts between Henry and his son Edsel. What was never resolved was why Henry was so opposed to auto innovation in his company.It was interesting to learn how Edsel's wife broke the logjam in enticing Henry to turn the control of his company over to his grandson Henry II.I highly recommend this book to any student of World War II – it must not be overlooked for understanding in part how the American manufacturing industry came to provide the armaments needed to defeat the Axis. | 5.0 |
| 2403 | Becky McGraw is an entertaining author. She knows how to spin words to keep the reader entertained. It's always exciting to see what the next book will be. | 5.0 |
| 2404 | Predictable ending. May appeal to teens more than it did to this adult. Lots, LOTS of typos, wrong homonyms, repeated words and phrases, missing words: a book turned out in a hurry with some of the worst proofreading I've ever seen. Vulgar language with Jesus and Christ used as exclamations of surprise. Surely I could have spent my time better than wasting it on this. | 1.0 |
| 2405 | I admit that I am an unabashed fan of Highsmith and have read much of what she has written. I started with the Ripliad and saved Strangers until now, much like eating dessert before the entree. I am glad I did as it has resulted in a bountiful and very satisfying banquet. Yes, her world is populated with politely perverse people who fall into murder and mayhem, but they do it with both inevitability and irony. Her descriptions are often poetic, precise and startling. Her strangest sociopaths and psychopaths are totally believable. She was a unique literary talent and reading her brings a bright beam of purple light into the dull darkness of most crime fiction being written today. | 5.0 |
| 2406 | My son is 2.5 years old and he can do one or two pages...the rest are a little advanced. I'm kind of okay with that, because this book will still be interesting to him as he gets a bit older. He loved that it was Cars themed, and he likes looking at the pages whether or not he can find the items on the page. | 4.0 |
| 2407 | I wasn't terribly impressed when I read the summary on Amazon's product page, in fact I skipped over this book and read several others before one day I finally decided to buy it. The summary just didn't "grab" me, because I thought it sounded like one of these stories where some x-drunk turns out to be a huge hero.But Mr. Nuttall didn't tell the story that way.In Mr. Nuttall's typical fashion, this story starts rather quickly, building the characters up just enough that you feel that you know them, without giving you so much detail that he bores you. This allows him to spend most of the book telling his story, and he does that well.Once again, Mr. Nuttall has written a fiction book that seems to be based in reality. I find it easy to imagine how the world could have evolved in the manner he describes. He goes into enough detail to interest me, without ever boring me. The apparent invincibility of the Ark Royal is explained in a very believable fashion in the book (unlike in the summary) and the entire story is realistic enough that I could easily enjoy it.If you enjoy space ship fiction, I'd say you'll enjoy this story. I certainly did, and I anxiously await the sequel. | 5.0 |
| 2408 | The engagement with the mystery was enjoyable. Not gripping so I couldn't say "Time for bed" but a nice enjoyable read that entertained me. Will read more from this author. | 4.0 |
| 2409 | Wayne Tripp, a new author for me, one I intend to read more from including this series. Set in India during the late 1800's Jack Wilde is in the Army, and Miss KItty O' Keefe, a newspaper reporter who is a damsel in distress which is his in realm at saving. But with her it all by mistake. LOL. As he thought she was a he..Bue tot in the end a love story thus begins and through the many obstacles that keep them apart they try hard to see each other through danger and he tries hard to save her. She travels to where he is stationed to only have more obstacles arise. Will they ever have true happiness! Loved reading the time period piece through the India on the train ways. Have to read the book and sequel to find out. | 5.0 |
| 2410 | Well researched and written. If anyone is interested in the progression of .. the use of .. the traffic in .. and the failed "War on" drugs in the US, this is an excellent history !!However occaisionally, it does seem to drone on and on with various cartel battles etc. | 4.0 |
| 2411 | This book is brilliant. I am already a Ferguson fan and had high expectations that were eventually exceeded.Ferguson has a tendency to be a bit all over the place, and not all his arguments are equally well worked out. But in a way this is also an advantage, because I would rather know his 'best guess' about complicated issues than no guess at all. He clearly has broad knowledge, and his ability to tie it all together combined with his immense historical knowledge always makes for good reading.Living in a scandinavian welfare state myself, i am only too aware of the pernicious role of government in 'modern' western societies, and any new light shed on the problem is always welcome. That these problems also extend well into the more liberal anglo-saxon countries is very worrying and almost depressing. Having seen first hand how a country can be hi-jacked by big government in the name of fairness and equality, i find it deeply troubling that the US and UK are moving in the same direction. Hopefully the tide will turn within the next few decades - without armed conflict! | 5.0 |
| 2412 | Hot alpha males. Loved the story. Loved the characters. Read this in a day. A must read. Will read more from this author. | 5.0 |
| 2413 | I enjoyed this book and totally agree with the author's premise that our imagination is the most powerful tool we have to use for change. He goes on to give exercises a person can do to use this tool to raise your self confidence. Very helpful. | 5.0 |
| 2414 | Typical Roberts, this one more soft porn and less character or plot. Setting not as clear as normal, just standard fare. | 3.0 |
| 2415 | This book is so gripping. Seriously, I could not put it down! I loved the uniqueness of the book. It was paced very well, keeping you engaged and hooked the entire time. The descriptions help you to visualize the story in a very real way. The story was so emotional and pulls you in from the very beginning. I could go on and on about all the goodness wrapped up in this book, but I will just end this by saying you don't want to miss out on this wonderful creation by an extremely talented writer! | 5.0 |
| 2416 | This marvelous story, had me laughing, crying and full of gratitude for the good and wonderful people in the world who have sacrificed much for good and freedom! It is a wonderful author that can create such depth of emotion and create a scene so real you can smell it! I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. | 5.0 |
| 2417 | I read all 3 books in the series. It was so insane yet I couldn't put it down until I'd finished the very last word. That was crazy, he was crazy.... lol....yet I so hated to see it end so I guess that might mean I'm a lil crazy as well. | 4.0 |
| 2418 | I love this series so much. I love the mystery, but I really adore the couple dynamics between Maggie and Neil. Maggie is the girl who could be your best friend, that chick that will bring a shovel and a tarp no questions asked and Neil is the guy we all wished we could marry. But their relationship struggles are very real. There's no drama just for the sake of drama, it's real life struggles and the undercurrent of these books examines how that changes you as a person and as a couple. This is a great series and I hope that Jennifer keeps writing in this world. | 5.0 |
| 2419 | I enjoyed the book and read it over a short 2 days. The suspense kept it interesting. I was slightly dissapointed with the "treatment" of the mystical aspects of the book which I felt were not developed as deeply as they could have been. This may have been intentional by the author, allowing the novel to be kept fairly short. I can see how developing a more in depth story about building "spiritual muscles" could be difficult. I'll readily admit my experience with transformation and mystical growth may have biased my ability to just go with it. | 4.0 |
| 2420 | I have bought several copies of this book for friends, neighbors and family. The recipes are good, easy to make and get good responses from those I cook for. I cheat. I'm not a vegetarian so often meats of one kind or another invade a recipe but it's not a necessity. The recipes can stand alone. My neighbor didn't want a new book, she wanted my old book with all the notations and "adjustments" that I make - but I told her I need them too. | 5.0 |
| 2421 | I expected not to like this book because of what I had been hearing about it but I'm glad that didn't happen. | 5.0 |
| 2422 | The book was entertaining with twists and turns. Some parts did drag, but overall worth reading. Probably will try another book by this author. | 3.0 |
| 2423 | Otherborn's author, Anna Silver, asks her reader to leave their own reality far behind and journey into her version of a dystopian world, where 'new' is prohibited.London and her small group of friends live in the walled city, run by the Tycoons. Apart from Avery, they all live in poor and cramped conditions, with barely enough ration coupons afford food to eat. The friends call themselves the 'other born' as they have the ability to dream - a skill lost amongst citizens of the world they live in long ago. Dreaming causes London, Rye, Avery, Kim and Zen to join their 'other' beings on the astral plane - for London this is Si'Dah, a tall, blonde, peaceful woman with obsidian eyes, who have the responsibility of leading the 'others' in saving the world from the tyranny of the Tycoons.As murders begin to occur to people who associate with the 'other born' and then one of their own goes missing, they feel as though they have been infiltrated and decide to leave for the Outlands in search of Avery. Anna Silver takes the group on a dangerous journey, which has some terrifying and upsetting moments.The author openly shares the emotions of her characters, particularly London, Rye and Tora, and this is the means by which the reader is able to connect so readily with the story. I am very wary of Tora but really like London and Rye; their strength, dedication and love.Otherborn would be an ideal read for anybody who likes dystopian fiction, and I recommend it.This was given to me as a complimentary review copy, but this has had no influence on my opinion. | 4.0 |
| 2424 | John Lennox presents what I believe to be his finest work in this book. Written by a true scientist and philosopher, Lennox argues the logic and empirical adequacy of the existence of a supreme creator that stands the test of time. Using arguments from both science and philosophy, Lennox takes the reader on an honest journey to reveal truth which when we look hard enough, is right before our eyes. | 5.0 |
| 2425 | I liked that the main characters were realistic people with strengths and flaws. I would have liked to hear more from Tom's perspective. Sally's journey would be an interesting follow up. | 4.0 |
| 2426 | (Source: I received a digital copy of this book for free on a read-to-review basis. Thanks to Simon and Schuster and Edelweiss.)Brooke is heading home for the holidays when her entire family is brutally murdered.Needing to get away, Brooke heads to her dead aunts house in Alaska, intending to get a job, and get away from her old life.In Alaska Brooke meets Chase, and they are instantly attracted to each other.Who killed Brooke’s family? And are they finished murdering people or not?This was an okay story with some steamy love scenes.Brooke was an okay character, although surprisingly I didn’t really feel all that sorry for her. I did wonder if she was running away from her feelings a bit when she moved to Alaska, but I could also see why she might want a break.The storyline in this was okay, but I thought the ‘romantic’ moments were much better than the rest of the storyline. While this may sound awful I wanted more details about the murder of Brooke’s family. I felt like we were only given a really small amount of information where that was concerned, and it bugged me that we weren’t told more. I really wanted to know exactly what had happened, but it seems we will never find out.The romance in this was good, and while I didn’t really get the instant attraction Brooke and Chance felt, I liked the flirting and the way this pair were together. We did get some ‘love’ scenes, and they were pretty steamy, and the best part of the book for me.The ending was okay, and I didn’t manage to guess who the killer was. Most things were wrapped up nicely, so I’m not sure if the next book will be about these same characters or not. I will probably read the next book, but it will be for the romance rather than the mystery.Overall; an okay story, with a steamy romance.7 out of 10. | 4.0 |
| 2427 | I have read all the Kay Scarpetta novels and this is the absolute worst!!! I do not even know where to begin. Nothing made sense. Every single scene and I mean EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM dragged on and on. I love this series but this book was the worst period. Very disappointed! | 1.0 |
| 2428 | This is such a great series!Maggie Phillips is such a real character. Not perfect. She's does whatever she can to make her way through life with her husband Neil and their kids, Not to mention extended family members.This series has fun, romance, mystery, and a writing style from Ms. Hart that will have you begging for more. | 4.0 |
| 2429 | Wow! was my first reaction after reading this book. Through all the twists and turns of the book, the struggle to be able to forgive yourself and move on from the past is ever present and then the realization that through God we can find forgiveness and it is God’s strength that enables us to move on. I am so glad I read this book and it left me wanting more. I was given a copy of this book by the author for an honest review. This is truly what I felt after reading. | 5.0 |
| 2430 | What a fun childrens ebook set in London! Following up after their adventure in Italy, Allie and Brandon take another magical trip with Grandma. This time they travel to London to see the sights and taste the British food. The pictures really help set the scene as they jaunt about the region and explore new things. The kids London adventure will have your kids wanting to take a holiday across the pond. It does a nice job of opening their eyes to adventure in faraway lands, both entertaining and educating them at the same time. D.R. Tara has put out another really lovely kids picture adventure book for Kindle! | 5.0 |
| 2431 | Warnings,please, of the graphic sex. Amazon, please come up with some system to let your customers know what they are getting. | 2.0 |
| 2432 | It's not a love story. It's a story of love and what happens after....Hero is ...... haunting, beautiful, elegant, twisted, raw, mesmerizing, and intoxicating.With a blurb like that, I have no idea what my expectations were but Hero completely exceeded them. Hero is substantial, unique, and dripping with ORIGINALITY. It's about good and bad, and the blurred lines between them. Not everything is black and white. Love can be good or bad and sometimes it lies somewhere in between.I absolutely loved Every. Single. Minute. Of. This. Book. Hero is unlike anything I have ever read! I ended up beta reading Hero by sheer dumb luck, and it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. I was always hesitant to beta read in the past because you read a story more than once and the excitement of reading something for the first time is lost forever. I read Hero more than once, and I can honestly say each time was like reading it for the first time all over again.It's difficult to tell you what the story is without giving it all away. For me, a book is all about not knowing what to expect going in and hopefully getting the surprise I was anticipating. I can definitely say Hero gave me the surprise I was craving and much more. So, I'm not going to say much about the storyline. Hero is too unique and saying too much will surely ruin the experience for you. So let me say what it's NOT:1. it's not a traditional romance,2. it's not a love story,3. it's not about a boy meeting a girl and riding off into the sunset together4. it's not on black end of the "dark" spectrum, and5. it's not "different"; different is an unfair categorization because defining different is subjective. I will say it again: Hero is ORIGINAL and UNIQUE.The writing is mature and eloquent and it immensely adds to the flow of the story. Leighton Del Mia has crafted a story with depth and intelligence. It's much more than a story being told on the surface.Hero was a page turner for me. I was utterly captivated and could not put it down. With the intricate and twisty storyline, Leigton Del Mia kept me on my toes and on the edge of my seat wanting to know what happens next. The characters are definitely likeable. The heroine is strong and intelligent. The hero is tortured, haunted, and slightly evil but Leighton Del Mia found a way to make me like him anyway!Personally, I like where the story ended. I'm not a huge believer in the epilogue. Yes, it's nice to have but not all stories need them. Sometimes, things are better left unsaid. For those that need closure, there will be a novella available on release day. I enjoyed the novella just as much as I did Hero.For me, Hero is a 5 star read . Even days after, I still cannot stop thinking about it. Hero really is a stunning debut! I HIGHLY recommend it. It's definitely one for my favorites shelf. | 5.0 |
| 2433 | Yehah Jaime finally got the happy ending but would have like to see more of an ending - really hoping there is more to come for Ryan and Jaime. | 4.0 |
| 2434 | From Edie Claire. Love how she has progressed her characters into grown-up child-rearing life but still gets them involved in interesting mysteries. | 5.0 |
| 2435 | I LOVE ALL THE mCcARHTYS SERIES - I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THEM AND THEY DRAW YOU IN AND YOU CANNOT PUT THE BOOK DOWN HIGHLY SUGGEST | 5.0 |
| 2436 | Snowman was an interesting story of a horse that was purchased after people had given up on him. The new owner saw the genuine look in the horse's eyes and knew he had a lot more to give. As a loving family they worked with Snowman in order to hone his skill of jumping and this lead him to be very successful in this area. Snowman's talents gave the owner a wonderfully rich life. The story moved quickly and I would recommend this to anyone who loves horses. | 5.0 |
| 2437 | This is the first of a series of Irish Country doctor books, and I recommend it for a feel of northern Ireland before the Troubles and the tourists. I borrowed one from a friend, then ordered four more. This is a great read. I like reading books by authors from the UK and Patrick Taylor is very good. The landscape and towns are descriptive, people are believable, language is believable and I really am enjoying the books. | 5.0 |
| 2438 | In Her Eyes is a Great follow-up to A Mate to Match, every bit as good. Pen and Ben are just as crazy a couple as Kat and Alfie. All the supporting characters from the first book are back. Can't wait for Bridal Hunt! | 5.0 |
| 2439 | I will admit I skipped a lot of the plot as I careened to the ending, reading it in a day. It wasn't that bad, it just wasn't good. | 3.0 |
| 2440 | Great illustrations, a wonderful vocabulary builder for young kids, lots to discuss about each page. My 2 yr old grandson loves this book. | 5.0 |
| 2441 | Another coach recommended this book to me and I’m glad I added it to my library. Lately I have been getting a lot of clients looking to lose weight. I’ve done some NLP coaching in the past but not for weight loss. This book gave the tips and tools that I need to make sure that my clients have long term success. This was an informative read and I look forward to reading more from this author | 5.0 |
| 2442 | When Angel becomes a mail order bride and has to travel from her deceased fathers estate, to Oregon territory to marry a man with 5 children.she has no idea how difficult it will be. First she arrives covered with dust and dirt and promptly vomits all over her intended. She can't cook, can't sew,can't do housework or manage a garden so she uses her ingenuity to get her 4 boys to help her. She then falls in love with the baby girl first the boys next and their father . The Plot thickens when Lucy, Nate's old friend , decides she's going to get rid of his mail order bride and keep him for herself. There is plenty of stories going on in tho book. It's so very entertaining. Not recommended for girls under 17 | 5.0 |
| 2443 | It has been quite awhile since I purchased and read this book but I always appreciate the insight and style of Lucado. | 5.0 |
| 2444 | This is the third book and at the time I read it, I thought it was the second one - during the reading of it, I couldn't figure out whythings were being referred to, as if the reader should know, when I had no inkling. After later reading the second book the matterbecame clear - I just recommend reading them I order. Stories occur from 1662 onward, take place in various areas around the town of residence of the Hangman and his family in Bavaria. Do not let the idea that the book is only a medieval story throw you!Particularly if you are a lady - ie. reacting to the idea of book about a hangman - it is much more than that. This hangman, as werea lot of them (learned from reading) were often exceptional healers as well. Midwives were a great help at birthings, however, theythey also, in helping these mothers learned a great deal about herbs, oils, and other matters in helping people recover their health.Yet by the very act of doing this, there was a thin line of possibly being declared a witch. On top of much general information of time, place and people, the author then throws in a great mystery along for a great story. Again, I say do not let the cover andtitle of this book of the midieval ages scare you - there is more there than meets the eye. | 5.0 |
| 2445 | I was very disappointed about the ending...Should not have been the way it was!!!!! The other books were great!!! Wish she could change ending! | 3.0 |
| 2446 | I liked it so much I immediately bought the next two in the series! Love the characters, and the author's way with conversations. I also like the way she slips in explanatory material as little mental side trips her heroine makes, mid conversation. I don't know about you, but I can get distracted by my thoughts that way, too. Love Anabel's spunk! Reminds me of a modern day Amelia Peabody - which is saying a lot! Ellen Tracy might be my new favorite author. :) | 5.0 |
| 2447 | I am new to machine embroidery having purchased my machine just a month ago. If I had this book before I got my machine, it might have been useful. When I read it through, it talks about what you need to do, but not really about how to do it. For instance, the author talks about the need for the right stabilizer/fabric/design match, but gives no real information on how to determine what that is. Really, if you have used your machine at all, you have already figured out everything that this book has to tell you. Very disappointing. | 3.0 |
| 2448 | I liked it. But, I did find chapters about certain characters jumped back and forth and once I figured this out, it was easier for me to read and follow story line. Good read anyway...liked it. | 4.0 |
| 2449 | I absolutely love this couple, and I was not disappointed at all with the second edition to their story! Ella really delved into Logan and Tate's growth as a couple and their individual trials and tribulations that played a big part in their relationship. Logan had some past demons to overcome so that he could trust and embrace a real partnership with Tate; his was able to show his honesty and expose his vulnerability to break free of the barriers that were holding his heart captive. He laid it all out for Tate, and I was so, so proud of him. Cole is the perfect supportive and loving big brother, and he is always there when Logan needs him the most. Tate, my sweet, precious Tate, my heart literally broke for him during the Family Sunday Brunch from Hell; I was so disappointed in his families response to his openness and vulnerability that my heart is still truly heavy and hurting for him. But on the opposite end of the spectrum, I was giddy with extreme joy at the Game night exchange with the amazing ensemble of all our couples since Exquisite; Shelly was quite the match for our feisty and ever charming Logan, what a hoot! And Ella, who knew that you have such a wicked sense of humor?!! I was on the floor howling at the exchanges between Logan and Diana, I loved it! And the ending, Oh My God!!! I am still wearing a stupid grin on my face! I can hardly wait to see how this all plays out. Please I pray that the Morrison's see the error of their ways, and make things right with Tate and Logan. I really, really want to see Chris sweat and suffer just a bit, OK maybe a lot, lol! Thank you Ella for this wonderful journey with my favorite guys! | 5.0 |
| 2450 | Couldn't put this down!!! T & D's story was so heart wrenching but their happy ending was ABSOLUTELY beautiful. Totally found myself smiling and crying at the same time. Well done R.K. Lilley! | 5.0 |
| 2451 | I read this book without reading book 1 - 4 so no worries jump right in!Bonds of Denial tells the story of ex-miltary man Rockford “Rock” Fielding and Carter Montgomery, a male escort. Books about escorts don’t always work for me but this one did; I truly enjoyed Rock and Carter’s journey to happy!The first meeting between Rock and Carter instantly pulled me into this story. It is clear that Rock is not comfortable in his own skin and Carter’s desire to help with that kept me wanting more. My heart broke for Rock and his inability to accept himself.I truly loved the author’s portrayal of Rock’s struggle early on in the book and I adored how Ms. Aicher emphasized to the reader how this developing relationship was different for Carter (and I love the very quick departure from client to dating).As things developed, I really did love Carter making it clear that this was different for him, as I said I don’t always love escort books and I think this piece was so critical. When the reader is dealing with a character who has sex for money, I feel it is imperative that the author show how this relationship and then how this physical contact is deeper. Ms. Aicher did that in spades, Carter says it, Carter shows it, sometimes Carter even regresses as he feels unworthy of Rock. And the author also emphasizes this with the use of a secondary character Tyler, a former escort as well, who is a friend to both Rock and Carter. Tyler truly added to this story.Carter questioning himself was so well done, watching what at first appears to be a confident man, to one questioning himself, to one questioning his place in the world, to one questioning the connection he is building with Rock all felt so true to the character, and had me wanting Carter to embrace the happy before him.As a reader, I think it is easy to see that at some point Carter’s “profession” will affect the deepening and growing relationship these two men have; I have to say I loved how this was handled, it felt true to the men, and was truly powerful.The use of Carter’s “hobby” for the book's resolution and Rock’s acceptance of himself was beautiful! The reader is painted some mental images of Rock that are haunting and the use of them is something I hope bleeds into real life one day (it makes sense when you read the book). And it made for an end that left me smiling from ear to ear. I know these two men have found a happy that works for them, one that has them together and each with a career that completes them. | 4.0 |
| 2452 | This is a very well written book. I am a practicing physician who has just completed my MBA so I am quite familiar with both economics and capitalism as they are discussed in this book and both subjects are weaved together in a most understandable account of their influence on the economic inequality of Canada, GB, Europe and the US. Piketty's logic is derived from an analysis of a vast amount of historical data and his conclusions are straight forward and easy to comprehend. While their are some rudimentary economic formulas involved in understanding Piketty's conclusions he does an excellent job of explaining them and how they impact his analysis. Even without my MBA experience this is a very accessible and well-written book. | 5.0 |
| 2453 | The only issue I have with this book is that there seem to be no more in the pipeline at the moment. | 5.0 |
| 2454 | ........on Bookbub. So I thought I'd give it a try, as who can resist gunslingers after Stephen King's Dark Tower?? Even reminds you of Roland of Gilead on the cover. Was not disappointed. The first half of the book moved along well enough - characters are engaging and the premise is not new, but told in a way to keep your interest.But the second half of the book got very strange very quickly. Almost too quickly. All major characters are on a train to see the King and the next thing you know the train and most of the major characters are gone and our "hero" is running for his life who knows where and most of all why. And from there is gets so strange that you have a very hard time keeping up. The Dark Tower definitely shows up - there's a doorway on the beach leading to where?? I fully expected lobstrosities to come climbing out of the ocean. Da-da-chee, da-da-chum..............I'm not done with the book yet, but I did order (and pay for) the next book, so I guess the weirdness will either resolve itself or become even worse. Either way, I'm in. | 4.0 |
| 2455 | Emma is a widow who lives with Mary Ann, her mother-in-law. Mary Ann has a beautiful garden that she lovingly tends. Emma tries to find a purpose in life now that her children are grown. She learns that a runaway Amish boy has been hiding in her barn. She tries to know how she can help him at this troubled time of his life. She leaves food and hopes that he will feel that he can trust her to help him. She also is asked by the bishop to house an abused Amish woman and her two children. They find a safe refuge at Emma’s and begin to work together.Emma begins to find some meaning to her life and purpose, as well.Her old friend, Danny, has returned home after many years absence. She had once hoped that they would marry, but Danny had disappointed her by moving away to pursue his life’s plans leaving Emma alone and to marry another. Emma feels she is too old now to find love again in her life.Mary Ann’s garden holds a secret which she reveals to Emma and Danny that may just change both of their lives.This story will touch your heart. Author Vannetta Chapman shares how gardens can help you find peace, faith, endurance, hope and healing. I loved this inspiring novella.I received a copy of this novella from the publisher for my honest review. I have received no monetary compensation. | 5.0 |
| 2456 | not your typical live story. there areso many judgments of what is right or wrong in society. these three guys find their happiness and peace after so much tragedy. | 4.0 |
| 2457 | I am not sure why I ordered this book which is a romance. I love mysteries and contemporary fiction. I could not even getthrough the first chapter because it was so boring. No more romances for me. | 1.0 |
| 2458 | I love all of Nalina Singh books, They are all well written. I can't wait to read her next book . | 5.0 |
| 2459 | Take a journey to a little town called Americus in Georgia during the Civil War. There by this town sprawled the infamous Andersonville prison containing Federal prisoners of war in most appalling conditions. Enter one doctor and his family of daughters, one guard one Confederate soldier bring a prisoner who has become a friend to a Union soldier who is a prisoner in this awful place.I have been interested in the Civil War for many years. This novel was both enlightening, heartbreaking and joyous as I met the doctors delightful family and several dissimilar soldiers all welded together in a noble cause. I gave this book 5 stars because it gripped my heart and kept me reading avidly until the end. | 5.0 |
| 2460 | It was a great love story and mystery to life. Things in families stay there. Told the story of a man and woman and their troubles with their lives. She brings them to life. Read this book. | 5.0 |
| 2461 | Jay McLean, I will read anything and everything you write. Seriously.I've loved Lucy and Cam since MTT and I love them even more now. Their story made me FEEL so much. It made me happy, sad, angry, it made me swoon, and it made me cry so bad I had to set my kindle down and just sob for what lucy and Cam were going through. Maybe it made me feel so much because I could relate so closely to certain things(I won't give spoilers.)I can't wait for what's next in the more world! | 5.0 |
| 2462 | I am a sucker for memoirs that end each chapter with a recipe- Ruth Reichl's Tender at the Bone, Shauna Neiquist's Bittersweet, Susan Loomis's On Rue Tatin (and loved them all) so I was draaaawn to this book like a moth...I am the lone person who before this book never heard of Molly Wizenberg; I simply liked the idea. And the cover art.I liked this book a lot. Molly Wizenberg has that gift for writing that lets you get the cleverness without then explaining just in case you didn't.This is the story of Molly and Brandon and how they came to be owners of a pizza making restaurant in Seattle. And all that goes into becoming that long before the doors open for the first time. | 5.0 |
| 2463 | I love this download. As I am functionally blind my tablet is able to read me the instructions. It is a slow process for me, but I love the reslults. And so do my firends. So it takes me longer. That's just me and not the book. | 5.0 |
| 2464 | Well written, well developed characters by an author who has a good grasp of the time period. Kudos to the author for presenting an entertaining, original plot with likable characters! The beginning was a bit slow but I was glad I stuck with it because I thoroughly enjoyed the story and I can't wait for the sequel | 4.0 |
| 2465 | I have read all of the books in this series and can`t wait for the next one.They are well written, all the characters are well developed and there is humor as well. Anyone who likes science fiction fantasy will enjoy this story.I recommend this series for every age group, you will not be disappointed. | 4.0 |
| 2466 | I love Susan's work and this one is just as good as the first two in this series! We find out a lot more about the inner workings and history of Lucas and it makes you love him that much more. I love how devoted he is to his lady love! A must read! | 5.0 |
| 2467 | This is the most well written story I have read in a long time. This strong story of two souls spanning decades is so emotional and moving. Not to give anything away, but I barely finished reading the end through my tears. This is a must read for anyone no matter your favorite genre. This is a must if you have ever loved or plan to love. | 5.0 |
| 2468 | This was just an awesome ending to the journey that J.J. Knight took us on with Colt and Jo. Jo touched my heart from the very beginning and along the way we saw her develop into a beautiful strong women. And Colt....wow... he just rocked me!!!! Strong, giving, loving, he just had it all! I have watched J.J. Knight grow as an author with each new volume she wrote and I am looking forward to her next book to see where she takes us!! She never disappoints!!! | 5.0 |
| 2469 | **Originally written for Book Bliss book blog.**Review: 5 starsGeneral: A great, fast paced and original read from start to finish. The book is a blend of dark and urban fantasy that was well written and captivating. The characters were original and the mix of supernaturals was wonderful. I also love urban fantasies because they aren't afraid to throw in the whole melting pot of supers and this one didn't disappoint. The story flowed perfectly and kept me from wanting to put it down. The plot was the right mix of action, fantasy, darkness and the subtle romance in the right places. I had no problems envisioning the world as the details were well done and spot on. The tension in the plot was wonderfully mastered right up until the end....darn end (spoiler). The strongest element in this book was the story itself - the details were thought out and the storyline masterfully executed. I can't wait to see what we come up against in the next installment.Characters: Natalya- Natalya is a fun heroine and perfectly fit for her job and the world she's in. She's a touch on the cliche side as this character (the type not Natalya) has become very popular. However that doesn't stop her from being well written. She's sassy, sarcastic and kick butt. She's been looking out for herself and does it properly but she has no issues falling in line with her partner or protecting others. I also enjoyed that she was a tiger shifter as it gave her a little something extra. | 5.0 |
| 2470 | A.M. Hargrove is an excellent author that writes Romance books, with not only the romance, but with mystery and real life issues involved. In Shattered Edge Justin and Terri try to start their relationship again and I have to say Terri is a true forgiver, with giving Justin another chance at her heart. Preston, Terri's brother, shows up and starts causing problems and ends up being more than just a problem in their relationship. Justin also has his issues with a psychotic stalker out to take out what she perceives as competition.I highly recommend Shattered Edge to anyone that likes mystery and action in their romance books. | 5.0 |
| 2471 | I was looking forward to this book, because I love the warmth with which the author writes his #1 Ladies Detective Agency series. I love the way he brings the reader right into the country and the hearts of the characters. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for this stand-alone novel. There is a basic rule for good writing: show, don't tell. He breaks this rule right from the start. It's a bit like listening to your grandfather tell you about a place he's been. He makes it sound interesting, but he's still lecturing you. You don't mind too much, because he's your grandfather, but it's still not what you'd prefer. Similarly, the author doesn't build his characters by showing you what they do or having an assortment of detailed scenes. Instead, he outlines David and Amanda, gives them one major scene with conversation, and then moves on. I would rather have had a few more pages (or many more) in which we see the growth of both people. As it is, one hardly knows why they got married; there's no sense of true connection. The Forever Girl is their daughter, who chooses to rename herself Clover. Clover has a childhood friendship and she decides at some point that she's in love with her playpal, James. Despite years of separation, few visits and little communication, she continues to believe herself in love with him. It sounds more like arrested development than the real thing. The one part of the book that I found quite good was that childhood interval of playing spies. But otherwise, this book didn't hold me. | 3.0 |
| 2472 | I have to say that this book just keeps me wanting more..... The sooner the better! I love Jess and her innocence and her wanting to take chances. I can't wait to learn more about Nick. And of course I am on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens with Jess and Dylan. This is a must read! | 5.0 |
| 2473 | While there are parts told from different characters points of view, it's still very interesting. It is still a very good story no matter what. | 5.0 |
| 2474 | Predator X.......personally, after coming straight off the back of reading a novel that had a sound story......but was so poorly edited that it became a real let down, I was absolutely amazed & delighted that I could not put this book down! (It is 4:30am as I write this review!)I wasn't sure of my initial purchase, as I had no prior knowledge of the author (I'm big on following authors that have given me endless hours of entertainment....but also seeking out new ones that will in the future!), however even after the first two pages of this book it had me hooked!As I began reading, I realised that this piece was written as a first person fiction novel ( ....of which I have read many, and in my opinion it is rare to find a good one), but this book just got better as it went on!It contained within a lead character that was so real and edgy, that it was impossible not to like her from the word go, intermingled with an array of other characters that you could either love or hate....but totally enjoyed the interactions between all of them in this subterranean adventure.To top it all off, there were so many interpersonal, supernatural, and prehistoric twists and turns that you would could not help but read on excited as to what would be around the next corner for Meg!Absolutely recommend this book to those with a love of adventurous strong characters that lead you to places in your imagination that only a we'll written novel can! The creatures and scenarios within were just icing on the cake!A big thank you from myself to the author for the hours of entertainment! | 5.0 |
| 2475 | I got this book initially because it was free and a faith based story. Will definitely buy the remaining two books in the trilogy. The family involved really showed 'Viper' how important families are when they embraced him into theirs even for such a short time. The care/concern he showed Amanda brought out the upbringing he had as a child. He realized quickly that fame and fortune were not what made him happy. Please plan on reading all three books. | 5.0 |
| 2476 | Reviewed by JoAnneBook provided by the author for reviewReview originally posted at Romancing the BookThis was a young adult paranormal and neither are genres I would normally read. I was pleasantly surprised by the lightness of the story line – even if the Devil and Demon Chicks were involved. The story had actual laugh out loud and feel good moments. The book was reminiscent to me of several TV shows that were geared to tweens and could be found on Disney or Nick at Night. Shows like Wizards of Waverly Place, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and the Zenon movies amongst others.The characters were well developed and I could feel their angst and worries over normal high school issues even if they were in the demon world. The descriptions were vivid and I felt I was there – smelling the honey and makeup flavors, flying around when in demon mode, and seeing the locations where the story took place – Washington D.C., the high school and Morgan’s apartment. There were the normal teenage moments of rebellion, friendships and family along with lots of girlie things whether in the real or demon world. I liked the way the author showed us the demon world through some of the specific classes that were offered and “potty mouth” words that were used.There was nice closure to the story although very unexpected. The book took many twists and turns but kept my interest throughout. I would give another book by Lyle a try and may grow to like both young adult books and paranormals that have a lighter bent.Favorite Quote: If my throat hadn’t been so desert dry, I would have gulped. Water, I needed water. All my saliva had evaporated. How had I let Derek into my DNA like this? Here I was with a total hottie-licious Greek God (the Devil no less) and all I could think about was whether or not Derek had just zinged me. | 4.0 |
| 2477 | I love the Mercy Thompson books and this one was no exception. It might actually be my favorite of all of them! I promised myself that I'd do some heavy duty spring cleaning today but instead read the whole darn book... | 5.0 |
| 2478 | So far i have loved all the wagon west books that I have read , They transport you to anoter world also great history | 5.0 |
| 2479 | Same for the last two…purchased for my daughter and she is enjoying these books like you wouldn't believe!!! Glad to be able to get them from Amazon.. | 5.0 |
| 2480 | This story transport you back in time. The young woman ends up finding love like no other. The two meet when she is thought to be a harlot out to please, when in truth she was running, thinking she killed someone. Very very good reading | 5.0 |
| 2481 | Song of the Highlands was a good book. The love story between Morganna and Robert was beautiful. There were many, struggles and a lot of warfare which kept the book readable. I felt there was too many subplots and too many characters with names that sounded like each other. It was a little confusing. Ms. Saxon is a very good writer and I feel it is a good read. | 4.0 |
| 2482 | When you see how corrupt people in power can be, why haven't some of the people who did such injustices not been put in prison ? | 5.0 |
| 2483 | I really enjoyed reading this book and I think that the stories end was sweet. I know that the beginning of Jane Smiley's books are a little dry but it couldn't stop reading after the introduction! I just wish that the books were numbered because I think I'm going ahead in the series..... YES it is a series!HONEST RATING: 3.5 stars^^^I wish you could use 1/2 stars to rate books... | 3.0 |
| 2484 | My title pretty much says it all! Great love story of two people coming from extremely broken childhoods. It is a love/hate relationship that plays out beautifully. Cole Walker is as hot as they come with a temper that cannot be controlled. Sam is a beautiful woman with a smart mouth. Together they face the odds of making it out of a life known to drug dealers, thugs and crooked cops. | 5.0 |
| 2485 | I loved the first one and was sad I had to wait for the conclusion. Emma writes wonderfully. She really makes you feel for her characters and feel like your there. I wish I had found these books sooner and can't wait to read what else she has. If you like a hot alpha male and girl with a big heart then this books is for you! | 5.0 |
| 2486 | I was debating between 2 or 3 stars for this book, but decided to give it 3 stars because I feel sorry for Courtney. She wrote this book for 3 reasons: 1. She needs money. She will make money from this book; good for her. She knows how to make the most of an opportunity. 2. She is a woman scorned and wants revenge. She attempts to get back at Ben for not really loving her or paying much attention to her after the show, by writing this book and trashing him throughout. She might feel better after airing her dirty laundry about Ben and her relationship with him (or lack thereof),and if it made her feel better, then good for her (even though to the readers, she comes across as pathetic and immature). 3. She wants to repair her image from the Bachelor. The book gives additional insight into Courtney's psyche, but it is not pretty, and does little to repair her image.I watch the Bachelor because it is silly and funny, and so NOT real. Anyone who thinks it is real or that it is possible to find deep, meaningful love after dating one person for a few hours over several weeks, while that person is also dating 24 other people, is extremely misguided. Courtney Robertson seems to fall into the misguided category. She seems to believe that she instantly fell madly in love with Ben, whom she actually loved after watching him on TV as a Bachelorette contestant. Plus, she actually believes that he fell instantly in love with her, too. After being sure of the deep and instant love connection, Courtney unravels as Ben plays out his stint on the Bachelor, and after the show, does not seem interested in Courtney. She does not seem to understand why Ben reverts to being a frat boy, who becomes a womanizer after achieving fame from being the Bachelor. She does not understand why he will not ask her to move in with him, and would prefer living with his frat boy buddies. Throughout the book, Courtney recounts all the immature behavior of Ben and how his personality is boring and uncaring, yet despite her recognizing it, she seems to overlook it and throws herself at him in order to get him to change. I found Courtney's endless complaining about Ben to be confused and confusing. I was hoping there would be a lot more to this book, but most of it was complaining about Ben. When she finally moved on to Arie, I was so glad to be done reading about Ben, but the Arie parts were brief and then she went right back to complaining about Ben. What a waste of reading time!The book was not worth the $11.99 that I paid. The only interesting parts were about the Bachelor process of auditioning (a few pages worth), and a little bit about behind the scenes and Bachelor Nation. I would have liked to have had more of that in the book.The other negative aspect of this book was Courtney constantly putting down so many other people, in addition to Ben. Courtney is so insecure and narcissistic that she puts down others to make herself feel superior. Courtney used writing this book as catharsis, but I hope that she gets the professional help that she needs. She relies on her looks for everything in her life, and she lives a superficial existence. She is going to be even more depressed than she already is, when she gets too old to model, loses her looks, and has to rely upon something other than looks to get work and a relationship.The book reads like the diary of a high school girl with a crush. It is poorly written, although there is an occasional "big" word thrown in to make it seem like the writer has intelligence. There is no plot or direction. There is no resolution. The book is organized as follows: Courtney has bad relationships before the show, auditions, goes on show, hates her time on show, hates the women, loves Ben, cannot get Ben to pay attention to her, breaks up with Ben. The end.I only recommend this book to Bachelor fans who have enormous curiosity to learn a little more about the show, and a lot more about Courtney and Ben, most of which are Courtney's negative perceptions. | 3.0 |
| 2487 | First time reader of this author. I enjoyed the flow of the book and the character development as well as the storyline. | 4.0 |
| 2488 | I absolutely loved this book. I like that we see Trent decide what is most important to him and that he is not going to let it go. I like to see what direction the characters are going. Rachel also deals with some issues she had been avoiding. I must admit that I was left wanting to know more about Newt and the goddess, as well as why Al was so upset. I want to say so much more but do not want to give any spoilers. Just read the book! You won't be sorry! | 5.0 |
| 2489 | This book was great. I have shared it with one of my friends and she passed it on to her hair dresser. | 5.0 |
| 2490 | This collection includes eight titles: Flower Fairies of the Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Garden, Trees and Wayside, as well as the Flower Fairies Alphabet.I was entranced by these books as a child and learned to identify and name many flowers from reading them. Each flower fairy has its own 'song' but it is the illustrations that I remember: Cicely Mary Barker's well observed botanical drawings lend an 'authenticity' to the companion fairies that is uniquely charming.The print quality of this collection does not do them justice, however. A couple of the full colour plates look almost like photocopies. What a shame that a publisher like Penguin should cut costs on a book where the illustrations are the key. The collection is still worth getting for someone who has not met the flower fairies before, but if you remember the earlier miniature editions prepare to be disappointed. | 3.0 |
| 2491 | As a die-hard BBC Sherlock fan, I thought I should educate myself. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a great, so nothing to review there, the quality of the used book was awesome as well. | 5.0 |
| 2492 | Possible spoilers!!!! Another reviewer said she had read thousands of books and if she had to keep5 this would be one ,so being an a thousand reader myself I thought no doubt it had to be good! FAR FROM IT ,in fact it is the first time i have read a book where i could not remember the title nor what i read every time i put it down.The female is the worst person you will probably ever read about ,apart from the fact that she is a GIANT contradiction, she supposedly is a 26 year old virgin who has fend off unwanted attentions from lords and turned down proposals of marriage yet she is all over the hero as if she is a practised courtesan , she rambles on and on and on how the hero's intended is a great girl yet has no qualms messing about with another girls man, her excuse they are not yet official ,really ? She then stands up for the girl but calls her a simpleton to the hero ,and gets cross at the girl for showing a lively nature finally .Lala (the intended) is so much sweeter and kinder than the heroine very reminiscint of Lady Diana and Camilla , the heroine being the latter ofcourse.The author was going for a comparison where the heroine was supposed to be vivacious intelligent lively compared to the shy timid simple girl the intended was supposed to be ,BUT what she got was a nasty piece of work ,loud mouth ,know it all , floozy,vapid kind of like the girls all guys want to f:::;; but can't stand them the next day they open their mouth , though Lala was attractive too she was not loose much more of a women than the sleeze of a heroine, who cared for no one but herself,another contradiction as she blamed her parents for that I guess the apple fell under the tree ,while Lala was caring and really very considerate and sweet. It seemed the hero was really thinking with his .... When picking between the two! Lala would have definitely made him a better wife whereas the heroine could definitely sleep with his best mate in the long run ! At times she pretends decorum the next it is out the window , she decorates to impress the upperclass yet has no qualms to participate in a discussion of willies in front of supposed ladies .The scene where she a marquesse's daughter and a duke and another lord were chatting and laughing and had made Lala feel left out was so nasty again it reminded me of Camilla making fun of Diana when the latter knew she was with her husband ,I thought the Hero was a bastard , how is it he fit in and Lady Lala did not????which he bandied about every chance he could ,not that it was taboo then in that era???also he keeps saying he was bought up in the streets when the duke had taken him just a toddler.My final disappointment was how conveniently Lala's story played out ,by far the imagination in this story was lacking! The romance and sensuality ,leading up to romance scenes ,were by far non existent and the sex scenes a giant perfunctory yawn where the next day everyone carries on as if nothing happened . It was so boring i never had time to return it ,what a waste of money ,all i can say is if this is one of the 5 one reviewer would keep i can't imagine what her portrayal of sensual sexy romance is? Also this awful female claims a child her own an ruins herself then lies on a bed with hero's best friend for the night and he has claimed her as a wife , which of these two would ever happen in that era ? The fat ridiculous book of contradictions does not stop there , the hero sob story of how he was forced to dive into the muddy Thames to retrieve items of value and how he would kill his abuser for risking his life and that of other boys come to another eye rolling ridiculous result , when the hero begs and pays his friends to do exactly that again to retrieve a pouch lost over 10 years ago in muddy Thames for this stupid female!? Oh and forgot to mention she is the inventor of the elastic band and Lala the stethoscope , roll your eyes ridiculous! | 1.0 |
| 2493 | It was good reading from beg. to end. The title caught my interest, and the story was put together pretty good. I would recommend it for a quick evening read. | 5.0 |
| 2494 | This is an original setting for a murder--it happens at a trade show. The heroine of A Gift For Murder works for the Commerce & Market Show Center. Heather MacNeil is the assistant to the Center's Director, which means she has to juggle and solve the many behind-the-scenes problems that come up at any trade show. Heather has a special talent for listening and making people feel comfortable in her presence. She uses this ability to quietly question exhibitors about the body she found murdered in a dumpster.Although the police are focused on the dead man's wife as their prime suspect, Heather thinks she's innocent and decides to do some amateur detecting. New to the trade floor security team is ex-cop Scott Brandon. Soon he and Heather are working together to solve the crime. They are also exploring the possibility of a romantic relationship.There is a good deal of authentic detail about what it's like to manage a big trade show. I particularly enjoyed the rogue popcorn machine!The characters are sympathetic, the plot is well-developed, and the narrative builds to a tense and exciting conclusion. I did wonder why the police homicide detectives were so ineffective, but this is a perennial problem with amateur detective stories.I enjoyed this novel and would highly recommend it to cozy mystery fans...or to anyone who likes a well-told story. | 4.0 |
| 2495 | I started this book at 11:45pm on March 2nd, 2014. I finished it at 7am on March 3rd. Today is the 5th and I am STILL absolutely speechless!!! This book is AMAZING (as are the other two) and I just....Book hangover for sure!!! I will be re-reading it time and again. I do recommend that you not read at least the first 10 chapters in public unless you don't care for others seeing your ugly cry!! I'm not talking watery eyes here people. I'm talking tears POURING. Snot running. Sobs. Sobs that wake the children because I stayed up reading it in the middle of the night. It is seriously...AH! I will have to update this when I have regained my ability to think straight. <3 | 5.0 |
| 2496 | I looked through all three of the books in this collection, put them back in the sleeve they came in and put them on the bottom of the cookbook shelf. Very basic, not interesting and surprisingly boring. I have two other books of Ina's that are so much better. | 2.0 |
| 2497 | I love this author. This book came very quickly and I love the insights that this author gives that can bring comfort and hope. | 5.0 |
| 2498 | Hard to put this book down. I found I really cared about the characters and was drawn into the story. | 5.0 |
| 2499 | A well-written chronically of what shaped Senator Warren into a person who never gives up a righteous fight. It is never boring but truly inspiring. I've tried to do some worthwhile things in my life, but in comparison to Elizabeth Warren I'm a slacker. Thank God for Senator Warren and her very large band of assistants and backers. I'm ready to read her other books. | 5.0 |
| 2500 | great addition to the series and I'm glad Pesh got to have his HEA. it was also very refreshing to see the guy be the wonderful gentleman and all around good guys the girl of the story (of course related to Aiden!) be the one just looking for a good time! haha it was so fun to read about! great book! | 4.0 |
| 2501 | I found the story very tedious and slow moving. I assumed it would be exciting and fast paced as the other Langdon stories, I was wrong. | 3.0 |
| 2502 | One Thousand Porches by Julie Dewey is a novel that takes you back in time when diseases simply took people’s lives. Back in the 1800′s medications such as we have today did not exist. This novel weaves fact with fiction and takes us back to when tuberculosis was a deadly disease and many lives were lost.At the beginning of this novel TB is starting to make its presence known in many smaller towns. We meet Christine who loses two children to the disease and when a third comes down with it she vows not to lose her but realizes quickly she’s fighting a losing battle. That is until her husband tells her of a place called Saranac Lake in the Adirondack Mountains that is referred to as a sanitarium and takes on the sick and cares for them. Being a family of means he is able to secure a spot for his daughter Collette and Christine goes along to be of service any way she can.Arriving there Christine realizes that there are many that need help and not just those in the sanitarium. She also sees though that the work that Dr. Trudeau is doing with these TB patients is making a difference and some actually go on to live a normal life. It is believed the clean mountain air and rest is what helps these patients recover. The patients spend the majority of their days sitting out on the porch in lounge chairs that are dubbed the cure chairs. The most remarkable thing about being at this sanitarium is that the town does not shun TB patients which is in great contrast to how they are treated elsewhere.This novel was fascinating. Of course I know of TB but to hear the history behind what Dr. Trudeau did for so many is remarkable. It was also interesting to learn more about the disease and very interesting to see how doctors tried to treat diseases like this in the past. I can’t imagine how hard it was for families to watch their loved ones die one after the other because there was no way to help them. Entire families were wiped out. We are very fortunate today to have the medications that we do that save so many lives.I think anyone interested in history and especially the history of TB and the development of the first sanitariums should enjoy this novel. I’ve read one other of Julie’s books and I find her writing to be very frank and real. Nothing is sugar coated and is presented in such a way that you feel the pain and hardship of her characters. I look forward to seeing what subject Julie tackles next! | 4.0 |
| 2503 | This book was awesome. It kept my interest and I could not put it down. I would highly recommend to all thriller lovers. | 4.0 |
| 2504 | This is a wonderful series. It just keeps getting better. I have enjoyed it very much. I am looking forward to Hexed coming out soon! | 5.0 |
| 2505 | Prince Iggy doesn't know that he is a prince. All of his life, he's been bullied and called mean names like puke-face Iggy. The people of Naysayer are MEAN! Right is wrong and wrong is right to them. They lie and cheat and hit. And Iggy seems to get most of their meanness directed to him because he doesn't understand why they act the way they do. He finally discovers that he is a prince, so that is why he doesn't fit in there. He was lost at sea as a baby and washed on Naysayer's shores. His magic ring, which the king of Naysayer ends up stealing, ends up being his savior. For when he gets the ring back, his subjects get their magic back and can help him escape.This is a fast paced book, but I was surprised by how dark the book seemed. There was very much negativity and a couple of curse words thrown in. Being that this is a book aimed at 8-12 year olds, you should be aware of this. I am glad Iggy escaped all of the negativity and bullying, but I wish that the mean characters had been revealed to be under a curse or something that caused them to be so mean and awful to Iggy. They had no redeeming qualities whatsoever. It's one I would recommend reading with your kids so you can be involved in explaining the meanness of the characters.I received a copy of this book free for my honest review which I have given. | 4.0 |
| 2506 | I was surprised it ended so abruptly--I wasn't sure in the beginning, but ended up really enjoying it. Good, fun, read | 4.0 |
| 2507 | I returned this book to Amazon because I just didn't like the storyline. The heroine was just too wimpy and unlikable. | 1.0 |
| 2508 | I read the entire book and concluded that I would really be excited if there was a book written about Mac. The supporting characters in this story all seemed more interesting than the main characters at times. Although they weren't central to the plot the little insight into their personalities made me want more.But, seriously time for a review! The story follows two best friends (Julie and Tommy) who have known each other since childhood. They have a pretty balanced friendship on the surface, however as the pages turn we get to find out that one of the characters suffers from an extreme case of unrequited love. Having a crush is putting it mildly when those feelings have lingered there for years. Everyone around them seems to notice the one sided affection, but they still manage to be just friends. I know it sounds like its been done before, but overall the book was pretty good.Abby Niles is a great writer and she did a good job making a cliched plot into a interesting read. Julie's character was very likable. She evolved throughout the book growing from a person who was more concerned with playing it safe and turning into a risk taker. I enjoyed Tommy's character as well and although it was somewhat frustrating that he could be so hot and cold it did spice things up for some very funny and shocking moments within the story.I wasn't bored reading this book (its a pretty quick read), but I hope that the books to come in the series get better and better. | 4.0 |
| 2509 | This series is awesome now we need one on the Tate bro t her and we need to know about hope did he get the girl. | 5.0 |
| 2510 | I started with ONE FOR THE MONEY and now on TAKEDOWN TWENTY, I have enjoyed them all. Great Characters and nice story behind each one. Love grandmom and Lula! | 5.0 |
| 2511 | Can't wait to read the next book in the series. Excellently written and great story line. Julia Crane is wonderful. | 5.0 |
| 2512 | Harry Bernstein brings alive these characters from his childhood...his writing makes them flesh and blood. One can feel...while reading...their emotions...their joys and sorrows and at times their utter confusion as to why the world is the way it is. Captured are the feelings of fear & distrust between the Christians and the Jews of that time...the feelings of despair at the impoverished state in which people found themselves living. Also...brought to life and to the readers understanding...the simple fact that people are people...we are all so much more the same than we are different. This is a story of hardships faced, hopes dashed, and hard work rewarded by suffering...and yet...the human spirit triumphs collectively with the rising of each individual soul who finds the strength to rise up and meet another day! Brilliant & beautiful writing! | 5.0 |
| 2513 | I love this book and can't wait for the continuation. I give it high score because its more than I expected. Congrats J.S and Helen Cooper | 5.0 |
| 2514 | The longer this series goes on the more I fall in love with it. Ty is one of my fave characters in the series becasue he makes me laugh thorugh the entire book. I can't wait the the Mitchell/Healy kids series to begin! | 5.0 |
| 2515 | Source: Received an e-ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.I had heard good things about this author's previous book Breaking Beautiful so I decided to go for it and check out her latest to see if I'd want to circle back and read the other one. Based on the plot and writing of this one, I would be willing to check out the first book from the library. I can't say I was head over heels in love to want to buy it.Jaycee missed the last text of her best friend Rachel's life, caught up in her first kiss and lingering anger from a fight between the girls six months previously. This haunts her as she starts to believe there was more to Rachel's death than is being shared and confirmed when she receives unlikely aid from a friend of Rachel's, sending her down a path of gangs, hazing initiations, jealousy, and racial tensions in a small insular Washington town.For me, this book's big strength was its fast-paced. I read it all in one frantic day, barely able to put it down as each chapter only impelled me to read further. I credit this to the writing and plotting of Wolf-she really kept me on the edge of my seat.Also of interest was peeling back the layers of racism and mistrust between the old timers of the small town and the migrant workers, some of whom may be there illegally. When Rachel is murdered, it is all too easy to lay the blame at the feet of someone who allegedly has ties to a gang or whose skin is a different color from yours. I'm not sure this was handled as thoroughly as it could have been but it might be enlightening for some people and it helped to ratchet up the tension in the beginning of the book.But its weakness for me was its timid and naive narrator, though as the book progresses the reader gets a sense of her strong moral fortitude. I guess you could compare her to Fanny Price of Mansfield Park. She lives within her father's stringent rules and doesn't try to push the bounds of what it means to be a good girl, accepting her fate as one of the uncool. But her best friend considers her the best person she knows, someone who knows right from wrong and will diligently work to expose the truth and render justice (not vengeance, a key distinction). Saying that, even as I admire those kinds of people, they don't tend to be my favorite book characters. I like a bit more flamboyance and wit a la Elizabeth Bennet. The naivety is especially frustrating when it came to the culprit; I started having my suspicions probably later than others but it was eons before Jaycee with her trusting heart.Overall: I am eager to hear the opinion of people who have read Wolf's previous outing as well as those who are well-versed in YA mystery/thrillers. How do you think this stacks up? Personally I think this is a can-miss. Give it a read if the concept sounds intriguing to you but otherwise, don't feel bad about passing over it. | 3.0 |
| 2516 | When you first go on Paleo you most likely think to yourself that you are done with desserts and depending on how strict you are you might be. This book offers up some great desserts for those Paleo followers who don't mind bending the rules every now and then. If you are a strict Paleo follower each recipe can be easily modified to suit your needs. Most of the ingredients fall in line with Paleo recommended foods. I found numerous recipes to be delicious and look forward to making more.Our ancestors maybe didn't bake like we can but I am sure they would have had they figured it out. All meat and no treat makes you grumpy anyway :). | 5.0 |
| 2517 | I just loved this story and the characters. It could be a movie, even on the Hallmark channel. Undying love. The twists and turns. Then the end the way it was told. It was beautiful. I cried with the characters. I thoroughly enjoyed his book and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a truly beautiful and touching love storySharonWestlake Vikkage, CA | 5.0 |
| 2518 | Why did it have to end at a cliff hanger? It was so good and now I have to wait for the book to come out. At least I know that Meyer is not going to fool around, and insert Cress into the main plot right at the beginning. | 5.0 |
| 2519 | Harbinger Jones (Harry) is writing an essay for his college applications but his story is too long for a 250 word essay. Harry was just a little boy when the neighborhood kids tied him to a tree and left him there during a lightning storm, leaving him both physically and emotionally scarred. With his deformities he was a natural target for bullies and never expected to make a friend like Johnny. Johnny was Harry's only friend until they decided to start a band. This was the early 80's and their music of choice was punk. Through music and performing with the band, Harry learns to accept his appearance and realizes that even though he's covered with scars, he has a pretty awesome life.I read a lot of young adult fiction and so many YA novels glorify sex and drugs and drinking and I was really happy that this one didn't. That's not to say that those things were completely absent, just that the book didn't give the reader the idea that all teenagers were constantly drinking and having nonstop sex. Maybe it's just because I have teenagers. | 4.0 |
| 2520 | Tough to read but a necessary evil for some of us. It can be overwhelming when this happens to both parties. Important read | 5.0 |
| 2521 | I truly liked the Books 1-3 and would give them 4.5 stars, and I have recommended the series to other people and would recommend the series to other people. This one seemed to much of a diversion from the main story line that made you really enjoy the first three in the series. It seemed that it expanded the world of reapers to much and it main the story thin rather than adding more substance to the series. It's not a bad book in any sense, just no way as good as the first three, still I would skip it entirely and wait for book 5. | 3.0 |
| 2522 | “You can’t protect me from everything. Least of all our marriage” – OliviaOlivia and Dean have a VERY sexual relationship, but sometimes, that’s all it seems like it is. Dean feels the need to protect Olivia too much to include her in handling the difficulties of life and Olivia is starting to resent it. Their marriage was once idyllic and is now strained. Dean withheld the truth of a previous marriage, made Olivia feel isolated in her desire for children and did not let her grow. Olivia found acceptance and encouragement in another man’s kiss and betrayed Dean’s control over her. She has wanted to be in control of her own life after having been controlled by her mother and aunt. She is beginning to think she gave control over to Dean too quickly.In this episode, Olivia is unexpectedly pregnant and Dean is accused of sexual abuse by the lying Maggie who is trying to avoid trouble with her father. Dean’s father has a heart attack and Dean needs to go to California to be with his family but wants to leave Olivia at home because his family is so mean to her. He is trying to protect her again, but Olivia will have none of it and convinces him to take her. He is called back to interview for the sexual accusations and tells his ex-wife Helen about it, but not Olivia. Of course that is going to come back to bite him. He, again, only wants to protect her, but Olivia is sick of it. She wants to be a partner not a dependent.The story is told in the occasional flashback format that is really fun. Watching the two of them fall in love as they are currently go through trials is a nice balance to their current failures. You can’t help but want to cheer them on and hope that they make it as they are truly in love with each other. SPOILER: I didn’t like the ending of them agreeing to separate as it really didn’t help the last time and leads to all kinds of temptations, but hopefully, they will make it through and find some happiness. End Spoiler.Very descriptive and/or unusual sex (like I said of book one, Dean likes to come on top of Olivia’s body A LOT which just seems, IMO, kind of gross and messy.)Would I/Did I buy it? Yes (.99)Would I read it again? YesWould I recommend it to friends? | 5.0 |
| 2523 | I like many of the books that Cathy Glass has written, but this one was not quite up to par with some of them. Still, it was interesting to read about the young mother & baby who came to live with her in foster care and how the story developed. I would definitely recommend this book. If you like it, I would recommend others by Cathy Glass and also those by Torey Hayden, who is one of my favorite authors of true stories like this. | 4.0 |
| 2524 | Ian Morris's Why the West Rules--For Now is the most engrossing, expansive, evidence-based, single-volume story of humankind written to date. The author's personable presentation is an interdisciplinary magnum opus of big-history theorizing rooted in essential bean-counting analysis, running from the beginning of observable space-and-time over 13 billion years ago to our present-day global village, and even boldly projecting our (accelerating) development out into the foreseeable future (year 2103). No work better bridges the gap between the humanities and the sciences--the book should be required summer reading for all freshmen entering college.Surely, Morris is a unifier. By analogy, he is archeology and history's Newton (classical mechanics) or, better yet, a Maxwell (classical electromagnetism), but not yet an Einstein (seeker of a complete unified field theory). Similar to Maxwell, who taught us that light is a combination of electric and magnetic phenomena, Morris provides a way of viewing humanity across the West-East divide. However, extending beyond Eurasia-centric West and East, a more comprehensive theory would need to include at least South and Southeast Asia (with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines), South and Central America (with Brazil and Mexico), and Africa (which by 2100 is projected to have 11 of the top 20 countries by population, including Nigeria, Tanzania, DR Congo, Ethiopia and Uganda in the top 10). In a sense, Morris's focus on Eurasia is an example of what he elsewhere calls "chainsaw art," making crude cuts to exhibit gross features, while ignoring finer detailing. Because in science a single exception is sufficient to invalidate a theory, the greater diversity of our world requires a broader scope encompassing the developmental history of all geographical regions, not just Eurasia.Perhaps a more inclusive theory would shed light on the likelihood of some other region of our world rising to global leadership as we muddle along, "rarely knowing what we are doing," as Morris says. If it is true that "people--in large groups--are all much the same," what is to prevent a crowded India, resource-rich Brazil, or quickly expanding Nigeria from one day leading the pack? After all, they too must be as "lazy, greedy and frightened" as Eurasians, also "looking for easier, more profitable, and safer ways to do things," right? As technology becomes more available and affordable (ever ponder what happens when 3D-printing extends to food?), more rapid oscillations in development and shifts in world leadership could conceivably lie ahead.Maybe a Singularity (or Nightfall) really is the most probable outcome, but from my humble perspective, claiming that cultural distinctions will be erased through a Singularity appears to be the "lazy" way out of a messy, multi-continental analysis--one that, if done properly, should embrace all of the greater complexity inherent in the colorful history and cultural diversity of humankind.In Morris's recounting, both "Albert in 1848 Beijing" and "Zheng in 1431 Tenochtitlan," of course, were only fictional. How about "Morris in the 2040 Singularity"? Ian Morris was born in Stoke-on-Kent (also called Potteries--think "Wedgwood"), England, in 1960, and as a teenager in 1970s Britain "sat around wearing American jeans, watching American films, and playing American guitars." In the early 2000s, when Professor Morris was busy at Stanford researching and writing Why the West Rules--For Now, "the China price" became "the three scariest words in U.S. industry," as made-in-China anything and everything hollowed out American manufacturing. By the time the 2040s come around, will Chimerica prove to be reality or chimera? By 2050, I hope to read Professor Emeritus Morris's sequel, Why the West-East Divide No Longer Matters--For the Singularity is Here! Or, might it be, Why the East Now Rules--For the Singularity Will be Late in Arriving? Or, maybe even, Why Africa Rules--A Fortuitous 60,000 year Homecoming?[This book review is an abridged version of more complete commentary available at lloydsinvestment.blogspot.com.] | 5.0 |
| 2525 | I enjoyed it, I'd pay to read the second one. Not sure though where it would go for part two. | 4.0 |
| 2526 | Queenie Baby on Tour is Christina Burke's best book yet. I couldn't stop reading! I would find myself laughing out loud at 2 in the morning. The Grands are as quirky as ever...and pirates rule! Well worth the price. | 5.0 |
| 2527 | Caiden is Krystal Shannan's second novella in her MacLaughlin Family series. Each story can be read as a stand alone book.In Caiden, Caiden meets Lina Mathews when he pulls over to help her with a flat tire. Turns out they were both headed to the same business meeting so after concluding business they have dinner where their mutual attraction quickly develops into a relationship. I personally have no problems with insta-love stories, especially in novellas.I loved the story, great quick read that manages to have an interesting conflict around the romance. Highly recommend! | 5.0 |
| 2528 | I loved it!!!! Loved Max and moses together!! Was a fantastic read and I can not wait to see where you take me next (hoping someone reappears *wink wink*)AMAZING♥ | 5.0 |
| 2529 | This book is wonderful sci-fi fiction, it gives voice to all kinds of possibilities to each individuals personalities and differences. I especially liked the idea that people do not have be like robots doing things the same. This book shows how characters are all different and that those differences make a team work so much more efficiently. Love it | 5.0 |
| 2530 | A really great series and S.E. Hall is a fabulous author. I have loved Sawyer in the other books and this book specifically about him made me love him even more. | 5.0 |
| 2531 | This is s fast read and very enjoyable. I will start looking for more of this author's work. Great book! | 5.0 |
| 2532 | This new comer brought it out the gate! She has you wanting to flip page after page just to see what will happen next! I'm waiting for part 2. To see what Denise gets herself into next! Great job Kimberly Whitlow, | 5.0 |
| 2533 | I finished it, but that is the best that I can say.The whole book is a thinly veiled attempt to push a right wing, sexist, divisive, god-fearing and gun-toting agenda. the foreword by Newt Gingrich had my alarm bells ringing, but I thought, "hey, give it a chance".Grammar and spelling mistakes abound, so I won't go into deep detail, but "should of/would of" don't mean anything. Either use "should have/would have" or "should've/would've" are also acceptable.Anyway, I do like the premise for the book even though i'm not a prepper, but find post apocalyptic style fiction entertaining, if done well. This was not done well at all and was chokingly cliche.I wanted to like it, but found myself unable. Sorry. | 2.0 |
| 2534 | I love how the Skin Walkers are so protective of their mates. I am alittle appalled at Leto's treatment of his mate at first but he soon grows to appreciate her and they come to love one another. | 4.0 |
| 2535 | Very good writing the story about a headstrong independent hairdresser who have a stalkerWho is sending rude messages and flowers and other stuff worried brother . Ask friend who is a detective to helpHis sister love blossom. Between them. Pleasant reading | 5.0 |
| 2536 | This was a very good book. I would recommend it for reading. It was believable of what had been and what was now. I am sure you would enjoy reading it. Good job well done by Jean Brashear. | 5.0 |
| 2537 | For anyone who enjoys a good mystery, Possess is the book to read! I has romance, abuse, violent attacks, ghostly sightings and haunting and friendships. J.A. Howell hit the ball out of the park with this book, in my opinion. I would recommend this book to anyone! | 5.0 |
| 2538 | Perfect | 5.0 |
| 2539 | Paleo is a lifestyle, not just a diet, and this book emphasizes that. Yes, there is a 28 day meal plan, shopping lists, and detailed recipes for all the dishes. There are helpful hints on selecting food items and extensive lists of foods to eat and to avoid. But the focus is on the "lifestyle" aspect of Paleo. As such it has advice on maintaining your lifestyle even when eating out and on choosing an exercise routine. | 5.0 |
| 2540 | I have read most of her novels and they are great espescially they are all more than 100 pages long. But she is a good writer and funny to i do enjoy her novels. I am thinking about going back through all of her novels that i have not read which are not many but read them because i am running out of novels or books that i love to read it is somewhat upsetting. I just bought a kindle fire hd 8" that i love and i wished i would have had it before all of the novels i had bought and keep at home but i can always pick one up and read it at anytime again if i should choose to. Thank You Lyndsay Sands Keep writing these wonderful, humorous novels. | 5.0 |
| 2541 | A narcissist of the first order. I feel sorry for her kids. Don't contribute to her inexplicable wealth by buying this book. | 1.0 |
| 2542 | It only seems fitting that the Greek gods are dying in today's world, and Kendare Blake takes that idea and runs with it in Antigoddess. Hermes' body is consuming itself, Athena is growing feathers internally, and the other gods are in equal decline. Even the Greek heroes of old have been reborn, but they have no memories of their past lives or knowledge of their identities. As a mythology nerd and a huge fan of Anna Dressed in Blood, I was immediately drawn to the novel.The concept of Antigoddess was intriguing, but it was the execution of it is what made it shine. Every time Athena pulled a feather through the skin in her mouth or Hermes was even described, I would cringe. Blake was able to open my imagination, and I could almost feel the feathers and emaciation. The pacing did drag some through the middle, but the ending was glorious. Blake does not hesitate in killing her characters off most gruesomely, and that is exciting in itself. There was also the mirroring of the events regarding the Trojan War that rocked my socks.Antigoddess' characters were just as interesting as the concept. Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, had not been worshipped in years and looked very like the typical teenage girl, right down to the purple streaks in her hair. She knew that she was dying, but was not willing to die - or even allow her brothers to, for that matter - without a fight. Watching her step minisculely away from her hardened virginal stance to open her heart was sweet to watch. Hermes was a good balance to his sister Athena's hardened nature and was much more human. Cassandra and Aiden were an abnormally well adjusted couple who were happily in love on the other side of the country. He was fully aware of her psychic abilities and supportive of them, though he was a bit boring. When these characters were brought together, it did not seem forced, and the story-lines melted together nicely.However, despite all of these great things about Antigoddess, I never really got into it. I did not realize this until the end. The scenes at the end were well-written and exciting, but I found myself not caring about the outcome overmuch. I have been crying at the drop of a hat while reading lately, and I did not get emotional at all during the last battle in the book. This was surprising to me because I was one hundred percent into Anna Dressed in Blood.Even though I was not caught up in the events and characters of Antigoddess, it was still an enjoyable read. I think fans of Blake's previous work and Greek mythology in general will eat up this novel. As for me, I am still interested in seeing what comes next in the Goddess War series.- 3.5/5 Stars - | 4.0 |
| 2543 | These stories are well written mysteries that weave intrigue, information, fun and a bit of romance into each book. Patricia Fry's books are a great read for lovers of all these subjects. The cats involved help to solve the mystery just by using their normal habits...read the books to find out what they are! I would recommend these books to anyone who likes to spend time with animals and mysteries. | 5.0 |
| 2544 | Do you ever get so involved with a book that you talk to the characters..."look behind you!"..."don't go in there"..."well that was dumb"..." HA! Got yours you rat"...That is how involved I get in the J A Jance Joanna Brady Mysteries. They keep me reading to the point of distraction ignoring everything else around me. "Shoot Don't Shoot" is just the same. It kept me furiously reading to find out "Who done it" Sheriff Joanna Brady can't even get a break while going to the Police Academy! Things get tense while she is learning the ins and outs of her new job as Sheriff. Talk about on the job training! My only complaint, which is why I only gave it 4 stars, is I don't like all the sexual parts. I think she is a good enough writer to NOT need those kind of scenes or scenarios. Her work can stand on its own without them! But I will keep getting the series as I can't wait to see what else happens to Sheriff Brady! | 4.0 |
| 2545 | My 13 yr old daughter wrote the author this email (spelling/grammar issues and all):Dear Author,The Gateway Chronicles is an amazing series! I spend almost as much time reading it as I do sleeping. A lot of the weekends I read for 8 hours, but with school and everything its hard to read. At school i only get to read 15 minutes a day and I'm already on book 5,I got the series and started reading them after Christmas. I'm still trying to figure out if narks are like centaurs and have 4 legs or just have 2. You every character and scene so amazingly i never have trouble picturing it. I'm about to start Ch. 14 and the series is so much fun to read, I'm super excited for the 6th book. Never stop writing this series, it is so much excitement and adventure it's really hard to put it down. The first book was kind of iffy, but the 2nd and 3rd really caught my attention. so far the 4th book is my favorite even though two of my favorite characters died. I'm just happy it wasn't Tellius. The 5th book has been a great book so far and I'm very intrigued to read more of it soon. Thank you for the Prologues and Epilogues. They were very cool and the book would be a lot harder to understand without it. Never ever stop writing this series and im dieing to read more of it soon.One of the many readers of The Gateway Chronicles,KristinP.S. Whoever illustrates the covers is a genius! | 5.0 |
| 2546 | Jack Cousins is 16 years old. But the way of life, the hopes of his family and friends are foreign to him. Both he and Earth are rushing into the immediate future where those he loves and the entire population will be shattered by forces so deceptive they appear to be friends. When his girlfriend is exposed to crushing danger, Jack is compelled to take extreme measures that reveal who he is and what he must do. In the face of impossible odds, this young man must accept the challenge and fight for immortality-or die in obscurity. (taken from the back of the book)Every one in awhile a book comes along that's incredibly difficult to review. This is just such a book. There's so much depth to discover that it can't possibly be covered in a few short paragraphs. It's like looking at an origami version of the Taj Mahal. You can get an idea of what it is, but there's just no way to convey the magnificence. Bear with me and I'll do my best.This is not light reading. It took me over 3 days and the only reason I was able to finish within that time was a nasty little flu bug, rendering me incapable of doing much besides reading. Set aside a week minimum for this one. It's worth every second of reading time, but you definitely don't want to rush it.The description above doesn't even come close to describing the book. I really don't want to put much more of a description on here though, because I don't think I can do it without adding some spoilers. I can tell you this much, the media finally gets what is coming to them, and it's hilariously wrong!Earth and it's inhabitants are portrayed accurately. The main characters that we have are just astounding. Not only are they multi-dimensional, but you carry them with you through the book. There are a lot of them, but it's not difficult at all to keep them straight. Each one will capture a piece of you, whether it be your heart, your mind, or your emotion. It's impossible to sit back and read this book without being moved in some way.For me, the highlight of this book was in the complete unexpectedness. I read the first few pages and was expecting technical starship science fiction. You know the type, where Scion 4 has to fix his flux capacitor in order to maintain the galactic emissions control, or some such rot. This ending up being nothing like that, however. The book actually takes place on Earth and starts out at a baseball game. The rest of the book, well, most of it, takes place on Earth. It's definitely science fiction and otherworldly, but it's also on our home planet, so despite all of the horrors that we witness there's still a bit of a safety net and comfort backdrop. Not only that, Arthur has taken one of the greatest gifts of a writer and used it to his advantage; there is no limit. Anything can happen. If you can imagine it, it can exist in your book. Most of the happenings in the book, and the technology, are beyond the imagination of most people. It's even beyond the imaginings of most of the characters in the book, but Arthur will make you believe in it.This is not a fast-paced read, but it's definitely riveting. I can honestly say it's one of the most engrossing books I've read recently. If you're a hardcore sci-fi reader, this is a must have for your shelf. If not, you may just enjoy it for the pure pleasure of it. | 5.0 |
| 2547 | Author Fowler has a delightful way with words. A pleasure to read. Every story I have ever read about Scott and Zelda has been a sorrowful tale. In a way, two very wasted lives. They lived it up for about 10 years before all fell apart. Yet, they left a basket of good, creative works. A real shame that they each were so unhappy in their very short lives on earth. Excessive alcohol. You would have thought such bright people would have had better sense. Mrs. Fowler did a wonderful job of describing the lives of each. | 5.0 |
| 2548 | This is just another Amish novel written by Barbara Cameron -- a great author! Barbara's vocabulary is clean, held my interest as the suspense unraveled. "Her Restless Heart" provides a romantic story without the smuttiness found in some romance stories. | 5.0 |
| 2549 | I have been buying these calendars for years. I have bought them for friends too. The color quality has been going down over the last few years, but it is still pretty and nice to have on your desk.About the colors - If you never saw the colors of the older ones, you wouldn't think anything of it. The colors are still nice, but the older ones were much more vibrant and had a lot more color on them. | 5.0 |
| 2550 | It was a bit stereotypical in the characters and a lot of the plot is based on people's lack of communication with each other, making this a kind of Christian harlequin story. | 3.0 |
| 2551 | My family just started our first garden, and we're pretty unfamiliar with the natural approach to controlling garden pests. Glad we read this before the plants were annihilated. Well written and fairly easy to follow and comprehend. | 4.0 |
| 2552 | I could not put this book down. I had to find out what really happened. Be prepared for a surprise at the end, but don't read ahead. I could really identify with the parents. They really wanted to help their child. Perhaps the mother did more than the father. I don't know. You tell me. | 5.0 |
| 2553 | This book has been a delight for my boys 12 and 9..they were very much entertained for our very long road trip the last couple of days! And now that we are home they continue to read. Well done G.Mitchell Baker, Well done :) very much mom approved. | 5.0 |
| 2554 | I found this book to be one of the most gripping and suspenseful thriller novels I have ever read. Ilsa J. Bick took great care in weaving each thread into the complexity of the plot that keeps you holding your breath. I found myself becoming so attached to the tragic hero; at one moment feeling sympathy, and other times screaming at him in frustration. At times I had to force myself to stop reading at night. And when the story was over, there were even more unanswered questions than before. The Sin-Eater’s Confessions is not only an engrossing novel, it is also a social statement that questions sexuality, the role of parents, and the struggle that teens undergo when trying to define who they are among society,Student Reviewer: sabolAge at time of review - 18 | 4.0 |
| 2555 | I have strong and very mixed feelings about Amrit Chima's novel Darshan. I found reading Darshan an emotionally draining experience that pretty well wore me out physically and mentally. Yes, the book may be a bit too long, something that a skilled and aggressive editor could easily fix, but undue length explains little or nothing of the book's effect. Instead, the omnipresence of both inter-generational and intra-generational conflict, coupled with the demands of coping with life in colonial Indian Sikh society and its eventual dissolution are presented in a way that makes emphatically clear that everyday existence is extremely taxing.Across three generations and two vast continents, the primary circumstances of the characters in Darshan are struggle, disappointment, and an inability to be mutually supportive of members of the same extended family. Though participating in a culture sharply different from our own, Darshan, even at its most long-suffering, enables the reader to empathize with its characters in a way that makes their hard and stressful circumstances almost impossible not to absorb. Their struggles and disappointments become the reader's struggles and disappointments to a degree that is quite uncommon in my experience with contemporary fiction.This applies, moreover, not only to the three successive main characters, Baba Sing, Manmohan, and Darshan, but to members of their extended family and ancillary but interesting characters such as the mechanic, Junker Singh. Junker Singh provides an unexpectedly light-hearted and rustically humorous counterpoint to the sometimes suffocating seriousness and determination of so many other Sikhs. Nevertheless, Junker Singh understands the others, offering keen insights and unsolicited but friendly and sympathetic advice that he hopes will ease his friends' burdens. The source of Junker Singh's singularly buoyant approach to life and its demands and frustrations is not explained, but it is interesting that the same culture and the same society could yield someone who knew the others so well but lived so differently.By contrast, the three main characters, grandfather, father, and son, were not only personally dissimilar, but they understood each other very poorly if at all. It's true that Baba Sing suffered the disadvantage of being away from his family for a decade, serving with the colonial Sikh constabulary in Hong Kong, with only epistolary contact with his wife and children. Nevertheless, when he finally returned home, he was cold, remote, and authoritarian, at times seemingly uninterested in his sons and daughters, including Manmohan.To Manmohan and his siblings, his father was an accomplished, even glamorous, master of traditional Sikh military arts, who had experienced the world beyond their small Indian village. Baba Sing, however, was not inclined to use their admiration as a basis for establishing warm paternal relationships. His first concern was to demonstrate to them that the world is a hard place where sentiment and unsubstantiated praise are detrimental to survival. Given the novel's beginning, however, these were lessons that Baba Sing might have assumed his children had already learned.After the family and many other Sikhs migrated to the Fiji Islands, Manmohan and his wife, Jai, had children of their own, including their oldest son Mohan, along with Darshan and his sisters. Darshan was well-behaved and did well in school, and the others were equally tractable, except Mohan. Mohan gave no evidence of academic ability. Frustrated, Manmohan could not accept Mohan's limitations, and he inadvertently set them both up for disappointment, perhaps even a sense of betrayal.Similarly, as the members of the extended family grew older and became securely established in Fiji, Baba Sing used his paternal authority in ways that diminished the value of Manmohan's hard work and attainments, inflicting perhaps even more material and familial damage that that which had characterized the relationship between Manmohan and Mohan. From one generation to another a pattern of expectations, effort, failure, disloyalty, and loss seemed to be emerging.The bitter disappointment, rage, and fatalistic determinism felt by the characters are impossible for the reader to ignore. When Darshan migrates to the U.S., all but a few of the rest of the family eventually follow. They bring with them, in exaggerated form, the same lack of trust and inexplicable ignorance of those who are closest to them. Whatever their attainments, their lives are predictably hate-filled, miserable, and fraught with jealousy. Even Darshan's children, born to him and his American wife, are much less satisfied and otherwise quite different from what one might have expected.Chima's novel begins with suffering and loss due to the criminality of officials operating under the auspices of an oppressive colonial regime. Though circumstances change dramatically over the course of the next century, happiness proves to be hopelessly elusive. One might try to explain this through reference to a harsh and insular paternalistic society and the equally difficult transition to modernity, but my efforts in this regard were fruitless. Furthermore, the novel's boiler plate explanation for cross-generational dissatisfaction is oddly mystical and simply does not seem plausible. In this respect, then, readers are left to fend for themselves.Darshan is not an uplifting novel, but the author has a remarkable talent for describing the physical environment, especially the beauty that pervades the lush, green Punjab area of India. During reprieves from discord, when the interior lives of characters are translated into material manifestations of beauty and fertility that bespeak occasions of happiness and feelings of freedom, the novel is truly marvelous. It elicits reactions that are best described as joyously visceral. Still, Chima's prose that gets under the reader's skin and stays there bespeaks spiritual impoverishment rather than live-giving sustenance. | 5.0 |
| 2556 | I only give the book 4 stars instead of 5 because I like my heroes a little more decisive and ambitious. Otherwise, it's got a sort of cool magnet/magic system and the main female has a neat back story. | 4.0 |
| 2557 | This is a great book up there with some of the very best of the Best Sellers. I read this book in less than 24 hours (along with work and a little sleep). It's as good as any mystery I've read lately with a little romance thrown in for fun. It's very tough to put down and in my opinion one of Gerritsen's best. | 5.0 |
| 2558 | First let me say that the writer knows how to put words on a page, handle dialogue and create a story line. It starts somewhere in the middle of a story and then moves forward but the reader has no background so it feels odd. I enjoyed it but it seemed to plod along and not get far into the story.As I finished Book #1 I saw that there are at least 6 or 7 books in the series and no apparent compilation of 2 or 3 into a single volume. Book #2 is $3.99 and while I would like to dig a little deeper my personal experience is that when an author hits $3.99 I never am satisfied with the outcome. If the book was $1.99 I would buy it and see if the progress in the next book made sense or whether the reader is being bled to death for money.If a compilation is available I may consider it depending on price. Don't get me wrong...a good writer but a long winded series at too high a price is something I've seen before and decided not to support. | 3.0 |
| 2559 | I dearly loved this book until the ending. But then I really didn't like the ending. Summers at Castle Auburn is a beautiful coming of age story that welcomes the reader into the young mind of a teenager as she matures and discovers the complexities if the world around her. The first half of the book has a charming yet oblivious naveté until hard truths cause Corrie's world to come crashing down in a way we all can relate. I didn't mind the time and energy put into growing Corrie up, so to speak, but that made the rushed and canned ending unpardonable. Corrie is an original, at least in terms of Castle Auburn, and she's given a blah fairy tale princess ending that she could never have found satisfying. She gives up everything that makes her...her. She spends the last 20 pages "happy" and the last one page describing herself as "content". I don't think the author intended this parallel, but it's there and honest. Wrong ending. And way too quick and uninspiring even it were the right one. I loved most of this book and so awarded it 4 stars but felt so jipped by the end it left a bad taste in my mouth. | 4.0 |
| 2560 | Loved it! Easy to read, kept me interested in the plot from start to end. Great weekend read or beach book! | 4.0 |
| 2561 | A Dance with Dragons is the fifth book in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire saga…otherwise known as the Game of Thrones series. Unlike most series novels, this one did not come after the fourth book as logic might dictate, rather it ran in conjunction with it filling out the story of all those characters who were absent in the fourth installment. At least to a certain point that is. The last three hundred pages give or take a few, pulled both novels together picking up the individuals from the fourth and throwing them into the mix.I truly enjoy Martin’s world and all the twisted, greedy and scheming inhabitants in it. While this book follows region to region as the characters continue to plot their way towards the iron throne, it leaves the reader with not just one cliffhanger, but with many. And numerous unanswered questions that are quite frustrating. Still I must admit there was some satisfaction in witnessing the downfall of certain people and the anguish of losing others.Overall, I loved this book and cannot wait for the next installment. I am dying to know who will ultimately win the game of thrones. Does anyone know when the sixth book is to be released? | 5.0 |
| 2562 | I kept waiting for something to happen. It never did. It was a decent enough story, although a little far fetched for me. I am not interested enough to continue with the series. | 3.0 |
| 2563 | This book is for the curious. Curious as to how we came to understand the human body centuries ago and the development of medical illustration. I was curious when readingSexuality: An Illustrated Historyto learn more about this great forefather of anatomy who is mentioned often. Although the original 1950 publication is of higher quality than the Dover reprint, this is still a beautiful and affordable resource for people who love anatomy and black & white drawings.The story of Andreas Vesalius is fascinating and gives important context to appreciate his workIn a time when dissection was outlawed and studying for a cadaver was disapproved, the undestanding of the human body was extremely limited if not primitive. Passages from his journal reveal the burning desire he felt when he came across a dead body that he "was not afraid to snatch it in the middle of the night..." Through all criticism, he persevered and produced De Humani Corporis Fabrica in 1543, which has been called "one of the most noble and magnificent volumens in the history of printing." This book includes much of this ancient text as well as two introductory essays and miscellaneous works. | 5.0 |
| 2564 | It was well written with enough technical details to be believeable but not over-complicated.i enjoyed reading it and hope to read more books by Erec. | 4.0 |
| 2565 | If you only buy one book on knitting hats, it should be this one. Everything from easy and quick to more complicated ones with cables and such. I think I will take this soft cover book to Staples and get it spiral bound for easier usage while knitting. | 5.0 |
| 2566 | I can't even explain! But I'll try. Leticia is an intern given the chance to interview the notorious Jonah Noble, a legendary Master. He's given interview before but no one's ever gotten the real story. He offers it to Letecia and she jumps at the chance to learn about the man behind the Master and how he came to be. and what a story he tells! I'd love to give you more but I can't without spoiling it. yes, sparks fly between them. S*** happens but they deny each other. I totally did not expect the ending though. There's no HEA in this story but it's still a hell of a good read! | 5.0 |
| 2567 | This is a great mystery story. Even though I haven't quite finished the book, I can hardly wait to see how it is going to end! | 5.0 |
| 2568 | I live in South AmericaI Live In Chile. In this country, we have learned to see opportunity knocking, regardless of what form or shape it comes in. We even have a saying for this, in Castillian Spanish: "Lo que uno no quiere, a otro le viene bien."Allow me to translate the Spanish into English: "One man's trash is another man's treasure."Let me be clear: This book is NOT a detailed, step by step account of neither money nor success in the life of Vanderbilt and others like him. Just reading this book will not bring a change in your life. In that sense, it is worthless. Let's call it trash, something of no value.So what IS this book?It IS a precipitating event, a catalyst. Somewhere, somebody understands that reading about the lives of successful people contains the possibility to motivate, to inspire, to achieve things which many other people say are impossible. If we continuously do things, the same way they have always been done, the results will continue to be the same. Change your thinking in order to change your possibility.If you read this book, and begin to understand that success in life is about determination, motivation, inspiration, and perspiration, then you are well on your way to achieving whatever it is that you desire in this life. In the hands of such a person, this book can only be regarded as ==> treasure...Reviewed by Thomas Jerome BakerAuthor ofHow to Coach A Debate Team*****Many thanks to the author for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.***** | 5.0 |
| 2569 | Take a walk down a dark threatening alley of life. Feel the grit grind under your shoes and smell the rotten odors baked into the walls. Guilt, revenge, the stink of fear, the dark glistening of flowing blood - and you've only just begun the journey. Immerse yourself in an alien world, customs barely understood, emotions you clearly understand.This is a furiously fast page turner. | 5.0 |
| 2570 | This was a pretty good read but it is more of a YA type book as this is a book about fairly well behaved high schoolers. Not usually what I read but I did enjoy it. | 5.0 |
| 2571 | After reading the Purge of Babylon is was excited to continue. I was not let down the action is intense and character building commendable. Can't wait for #3 | 4.0 |
| 2572 | I mean, just look at Cameron Diaz. She positively glows. And she isn't a bag of bones, either. She was always naturally skinny, so she'd been told she was "lucky" but in her younger years she ate horribly and her complexion was awful. Once she started eating better, cutting out the fast food, the processed junk, she saw results almost immediately.I love this summary because it breaks the book down into the essentials. There are quite a few sections dedicated to the types of foods she recommends, with a lot of encyclopedic explanations about how each ingredient affects the body, both good and bad. She talks about how everything, from our hormone levels to our organ-function health, is a direct reflection of what we put in our mouths. Even the stuff we ate months ago. Scary, but it's not the first time I've heard this so it's reinforcement. She emphasizes movement. And she isn't specific because she doesn't care what you choose as an activity. As long as it's personally motivating, she stresses you do it to get oxygen flowing. If you're physically unfit, it affects you mentally. And not just in a "I'm so depressed because I'm overweight and out of shape" kind of mental affliction. It's clinical. She talks about women's issues, the importance of sleep and most of all, how we're too hard on ourselves.I'm a big fan of Cameron as a public figure, and a bigger fan because she wrote such an empowering book that focuses on the things we are capable of changing. She's a great role model for young girls. 5 stars. | 5.0 |
| 2573 | This book was alot of fun. Enjoyed Outlaw and his tough attitude. Megan was tough as nails in this one she stood her ground against Zoann and Outlaw. Loved the whole MC crew can't wait to read the next one in this series. | 5.0 |
| 2574 | First book in a new series by Bella Jewel. Not your typical romance but it was a well written MC book. Axle is a tortured soul and Meadow is fighting to survive the chase. Like most MC books it is a dark erotic relationship. Can't wait to read more books in this series. I would like to see some more of Axel and Meadow, even if they are secondary characters in future books. | 5.0 |
| 2575 | This is one of those books that you can't put down. If you like suspense & gun fights then you will love this story. | 5.0 |
| 2576 | This book kept me riveted. Loved the relationship between the three characters. Touching! I didn't want the story to end. | 5.0 |
| 2577 | I am very excited for the next book! Keep up the amazing work:) very very happy reader......THIS IS A WOW BOOK | 5.0 |
| 2578 | THE PRAYER by Stephan J. Myers is a beautiful, evocatively illustrated, poetic Christmas fable for teens and adults. Poignant and touching, it's reminiscent of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: the true measure of a soul is in the love and caring offered to others.With stylized, emotional, woodcut-like illustrations, THE PRAYER has a Dickensian appearance but a timeless and spiritual feel. This is a lovely fable, but a sad one, dealing with many lost opportunities. Myers reminds us that hope, and the power to bring hope to others, is in us all, and must not be forgotten. | 5.0 |
| 2579 | Thug luv 3Can't believe Adam smh jvion and sunshine come one enough is enough already. J'vion really thought he was unstoppable, always have to watch your back even with close friends, best friends or lovers could turn to your worst enemy. I love my dude Jay dude is real as hell and loyal. This book was insane, damn Aaliyah was a beast in this one. Awww the ending was really sweet, good job. | 4.0 |
| 2580 | The designs are quite intricate and it takes me a long time to complete one. But it's very calming to sit down and just color and be creative. Coloring isn't just for kids anymore! | 5.0 |
| 2581 | While the story is somewhat predictable, the story is a nice enjoyable read. If you enjoy a light story about romance and the magic of Christmas, this book is perfect. | 4.0 |
| 2582 | Hokey story. Could not get past the Cougar Cobra names. Where are Maverick, Goose and Iceman? Boring and outsized cliches. Stopped reading after a few chapters | 2.0 |
| 2583 | I hope there will SOOO many more of these books---I'm hooked. Ann Purser has created characters and stories to care about!! | 5.0 |
| 2584 | Another good one from Taylor Lee. Always a good story. Plenty of action of all kinds. This series is rockin... | 5.0 |
| 2585 | I really like this series. I think, so far, Brody is my favorite. He had to overcome a terrible childhood and was run out of town. He made a very good life for himself and everything was good until he was injured. Everything is good still, but he just doesn't realize it. Genna is a lot stronger than she realizes. I really enjoyed this story. | 5.0 |
| 2586 | i love anything that catherine coulter writes.i always like a good read this one was a very easy,fast book. loved it | 5.0 |
| 2587 | I loved summer of change. It was full of suspense and romance. Just enough of both to keep you coming back. I could not put it down. I was so glad to see Sam come around. I was scared she wasnt. Cant wait for the next book . | 5.0 |
| 2588 | While a short book, this is exciting for several reasons to me. First, it seems a natural follow up to the 60s bookThe Structure of Scientific Revolutions: 50th Anniversary Editionwhich Harry Collins refers to - along with a chain of previous thinkers to Wittgenstein who certainly seems to have set the language game paradigm with all of the associated issues. The reason it is important is because it helps define the various types of expertise as still further language games wherein certain kinds of vocabularies and axioms are part of the game. RememberPhilosophical Investigations, the nature of the certainty is the type of the language game. Harry Collins describes a vocabulary and language game that is necessary to organize the types of scientific expertise - so in a sense is a meta language about such languages. Since disputes in public media over scientific positions that are subject not only to expert debate but also democratic non-expert decision making processes, several interesting examples of which Harry Collins describes to make his points, this vocabulary ought to become part of our ubiquitous meta-expertise. Second, using the three wave model to describe the way science was viewed after WWII and scientists were the new priesthood, then science lost its divine position (and it seemed like everyone was equally a scientific expert) and Thomas Kuhn seemed to speak for this wave, and now we need a third wave where we recognize that scientists are people too but not everyone can speak as an expert unless they have reached a level of interactional expertise where few with tacit knowledge and 10,000 hours of practiceOutliers: The Story of Successof practice go. Also notice sheepherders are experts at sheepherding and not one of "us." One critique I have is that practically everywhere Harry Collins refers to us as having each our own expertise in our jobs and our ubiquitous expertise - so that we can catch a liar in the act, so to speak. But I suspect for as much as a fourth of the population mental disabilities of one sort or another make this a false assumption. They certainly wouldn't be reading the book, but many of them vote! It is also interesting to me to think applying the various kinds of expertise with regard to other areas outside of gravitational waves, global weather, and vaccinations. Such academic areas as theology, religions, psychology, and many others. Harry Collins does not offer to extend his analyses in these other directions but consider the usefulness in doing that. I am thinking of Charles Taylor's idea inA Secular Ageregarding "thin" religions versus thick ones. How many people falsely think they are experts at religion for example? | 5.0 |
| 2589 | It`s no accident that young Sarah loses her voice when a slave woman is flay-whipped in front of her eyes. It's no mistake that her mother, (the rich slave owner who ordered the brutal punishment,)is unremittingly pregnant for ten years within a religiously-endorsed system that enslaves her too. There's no error that the privileged patriarch of the slave-owning family dies early, filled with shame for his stolen, unearned wealth. As Booker T. Washington once explained, "You can't hold a man down without staying down with him."And yet, astonishingly, out of such biblically-validated usury emerges the sparkling intellects of four creative women whose wings of integrity reinvent autonomy, freedom and true love.Eleanor Cowan, author of:A History of a Pedophile's Wife: Memoir of a Canadian Teacher and Writer | 5.0 |
| 2590 | I had a hard time getting into this story. I liked Molly fine, along with the other characters, but there didn't seem to be a lot happening in the story. It felt like a lot of description about day-to-day work and a ton of misunderstandings and miscommunication. This is based on A Midsummer Night's Dream by Shakespeare, which is a chaotic story, but I still felt frustrated with the plot. There was also hardly anything to the romance. I did like the theme of realizing you can't control everything and that you need to let God be God and follow where He leads. Overall, I was quite disappointed in the story, especially since I loved Courting Cate, the first book in the series, so much. I still plan to read Adoring Addie, book two, and future books in the series if there are more. If you like Amish stories, you might want to check it out.I received this book free from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. | 3.0 |
| 2591 | Intense fast paced story with lots of twists and turns. I wish I could have read this before I went to Florence and Naples. | 5.0 |
| 2592 | Finished this book and my 5 star rating was not enoughh!!! I loved Beth and Wrath story continued,but the secondary stories stole the show for me, If you've read the others in this series, you will not be disappointed reading this book. very gripping and amazing book, Amazing read, amazing storyline, amazing characters, and I highly recommend reading this book.Update: So far so good, this book is coming along nicely , but I must say as it has been with the last few books in BDB series I am more interested in the side stories than the main one with Beth and Wrath, But I still love her writing style. the book reads like a movie.I have waited what feels like forever for this book, I cannot wait to read it! I just finished re-reading all of the others( except Tohrments book, Lover Reborn, it was my least favorite), and I am now read for the saga to continue... | 5.0 |
| 2593 | Like other books written about Francis, The Joy of the Gospel defines the problems of the world - priest pedophilia, contraception, abortions, etc. - without offering any viable solutions.In those few cases where Francis does take a stand, his record tells us he says these things only for political purposes. His words say one thing while his actions say the opposite.For example, he strikes out against capitalism. Yet, for twenty years he fought against every social program to help the poor - the reason left wing socialists in Argentina were so enraged by his election.Francis has been compared to John Paul I because both men defined their papacies as being for the poor. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth. John Paul - like Marx before him - would force (tax) the rich to help the poor.The Vatican Murders: The Life and Death of John Paul I. Francis - like Christ before him - would ask the rich to help the poor; something one knows does not work.Francis has also been compared to John Paul I concerning women in the Church. He has made it clear that women should aspire to high position. Consider his record.There are about 40 curial posts (a pope's cabinet) Secretary of State (Vice President), Prefecture of Economic Affairs (Chief Financial Officer) and Prefecture Apostolic Tribunal (Attorney General), etc. About 200 cardinals make up a pope's Senate. Concerning a pope's governors, 600 bishops rule the field.In the past year, in addition to taking women ordination off the table, Francis has confirmed a man to every single one of these positions together with over 800 deputies. No women allowed. Even the Supreme Court is a man (Francis).And why are no women allowed? Francis claims Christ chose only men for his cabinet. Not withstanding that only men wrote the gospels, what would the United States Congress be today if one considers only men made up its first Congress?At a time the most powerful nation in the world is looking forward to its first woman president, the Roman Catholic Church will not allow a woman to occupy the lowest rung in its mainstream management.Francis says one thing to gain political favor, yet, does the opposite. He knows he can get away with this because - in his mind - he knows women are not too bright. He has very sound reason to think this way as more than half his congregation is women; women who have been condition since early childhood by his predecessors that little boys are better than little girls. He intends to keep it that way. The question is: When will little girls wake up to the fact they believe in a God that considers them subordinate human beings?Conversely, in his Sunday Angelus September 10, 1978, John Paul I declared: "God is the Father. More so, the Mother." He was right. According to tales told by ancient 'men' God is a 'man'. Yet, according to all we really know, God is the Mother. In 1978, the Church was not only looking at its first woman priest but it was looing at its first women cardinal. The thought of a woman pope would bring a smile to the lips of John Paul I; it strikes a dagger into the chauvinistic heart of Francis I. I know this will not win me a lot of votes. But it is the truth.Concerning women and a host of other issues John Paul told a symposium of cardinals: "It is time for Mother Church to catch up to the world she lives in." One reason he was the youngest pope to die in four hundred years.The Vatican Murders: The Life and Death of John Paul Ianswers the question: Did his struggle for women, homosexuals and the poor cost him his life?Like other Francis' books `The Joy of the Gospel' discusses problems - no real solutions.The book I mention - though the only historical record of the 33-Day Pope - is not that well written. The author had a rather hostile encounter with John Paul when he was a bishop of Vittorio Veneto which prompted him to write the book. It is a chronological record of the press that followed his every move from the time he became a bishop in 1958 until he was found dead in his bed in 1978. Though not a great writer, Lucien Gregoire has done a lot of work in researching the true record of this controversial man. | 3.0 |
| 2594 | I absolutely loved this book, it was full of craziness and love. I'm not gonna lie it was hard to put down. Now I guess I'm going to buy the next one. | 5.0 |
| 2595 | Although I'm sure a hard copy would have been wonderful, reading on my kindle fire was awkward. It took me a while to get used to having to tap the part of the screen I wanted to read--the printing was far too small to read without this function--an I felt like a bit of the continuity was lost by constantly having to zoom in and zoom out. Won't likely purchase other action Bible segments for my Kindle Fire. | 3.0 |
| 2596 | I totally love Myrtle Clover books and hope many more are coming. Fun and witty with good mystery. You'll enjoy them. | 5.0 |
| 2597 | His letters keeps her going. Her memory is what keeps him fighting."A soldier doesn't fight because he hates what is in front of him. A soldier fights because he loves what he left behind."- MaximusA chance encounter at a kissing booth brings Liberty and Maximus face to face and that's where their love story begins.Maximus isn't the same boy that Libby had a crush on in high school, he's a man, a soldier.Their time together is short lived, as Max has to deploy for duty.Letters are what keeps them together, but for Libby she can only receive them, since Max is on a top-secret assignment. Those letters are what keeps her going.When his arrival date comes and goes, Libby doesn't know what has happen. Is something wrong? Has something happen to the love of her life?While waiting on Max to return to her, she has a huge surprise for when he gets home. He didn't just leave her with his love, he left her with a part of him.Will Max make it home safely and if he does will he be alright with whats waiting on him?For Liberty is an amazing, emotional novella, that you will wish was longer. The love that Maximus and Liberty has you can feel it. The letter's made me cry. I have no clue what its like to be a wife/girlfriend of a soldier, but reading this book you get a little taste of it. The waiting wondering and what ifs. Rene Folsom put every emotion in For Liberty that you need for a great read. The letters, oh the letters. The way Max writes to Libby... You just have to read For Liberty yourself to understand. Their is so much feeling in them. | 5.0 |
| 2598 | Riley Sparrow, a 25 year old single journalist, has had sleepless nights due to visits from a handsome sexy blond who visits her in her dreams asking her to find him. Riley is at a loss until she ask the stranger how and what does she need to do to find him? He replies “Tucker”.Tucker is Riley’s estranged grandfather who she hasn’t seen in ten years because of an argument between her grandfather and father. Riley comes from a bloodline of warlocks and witches, but her father has never been willing to accept that. With the help of her grandfather’s transporting spell, Riley is able to go back in time; 1963 to be exact. Dean Archer is Riley’s grandfather’s college roommate, and also the man that has been appearing in her dreams. The transporting spell is a success and Riley is able to go back and forth between past and present zones.I enjoyed the author’s idea and plot of time traveling. The visits to Riley’s dreams, the teasing for brief visits and tempting kisses exciting Riley to find this mystery man. However, Riley’s visits are often and lengthy; making for slow moments within the novel. Riley seems to forget about her present life and only wants to spend time with Dean in the past. Their relationship grows and they become fond of each other, but neither seems to try to prevent such an awkward relationship or they didn’t seem to put forth much effort to see what help Dean needed. I was basically wondering okay when will the pieces to the puzzle going to start fitting? While I enjoyed seeing the relationship between Riley and Dean grow, the sensible side of me kept wondering how this relationship could work. How will the author pull this off? Will Riley alter Dean’s original history? I was curious so I kept reading. Turns out I was very impressed that the author not only wrapped the story up but also included a villain to add some flare to the storyline. With determination, some spells and sacrifices the author did a wonderful job bringing this novel to a happy ending.Find Me is a fascinating time travel romance that I would recommend to those looking for something a bit different. The author has a flair that shows her talent to create a fascinating and believable story. The novel is cleverly planned and well written, with a resolution that is completely unexpected. This is an author I will be sure to follow.originally posted at long and short reviews. | 4.0 |
| 2599 | again Dan Gookin assistance is great for someone that has never had a tablet The chapters and ideas presented are useful | 4.0 |
| 2600 | I have been a long-time fan of Dan Simmons, and one of the things I like so much about him is his ability to write books of such different style from one volume to the next. I am a big fan of Wilkie Collins's works and I have to say that Dan Simmons's mimicry of the Collins style of writing is nothing short of incredible. There were times I completely forgot I was reading a Dan Simmons book.If you enjoy Dickens and Collins, this fanciful, creepy, well-researched novel will feed your desire to know more backstory of the relationship between the two authors. If you aren't familiar with their friendship, the history of their lives (both overt and subtle) makes this book a fairly accurate, although necessarily skimpy, sketch of the major goings-on in their lives (the parts that aren't supernatural, of course). Even if you aren't a fan of either Dickens or Collins, this book is exciting enough on its own merits to interest readers who don't know and don't care about the two literary greats.For those readers who say it was too long, I say it's because Dan Simmons was truly channeling his inner Collins which could not be an easy feat. Wilkie Collins was verbose, never choosing simplicity when extended discourse would do, saying nothing simply if he could embellish. It's been several months since I read the book and the impression is still with me, and it is one of the few books I will read for a second time. | 5.0 |
| 2601 | That being said, Zombie Fallout is one of the only Zombie Series that I have ever read and enjoyed. Mark Tufo knows how to right a book that feels down to earth. You can actually put yourself in the characters shoe and believe that the situations of the book are really happening. And it has a hilarious side to it also. | 5.0 |
| 2602 | I have read but little about this son of Q. Victoria but this nicely filled in some of the missing pieces. Explored more of Leopold's life and his misfortune, not only to have this disease, but to be born as the youngest son of a demanding mother, who wanted nothing more than total allegiance from her children. I applauded his attempts to live a normal life. | 5.0 |
| 2603 | I enjoy a good romance, but I also love to read meaningful literature. This a romance is written with skill, with believable character development and a true emotion-invoking plot. I haven't been pulled along emotionally by a book in a long time. Buy this book and read it! You'll be glad you did. I'm off to look at the other books in the series now. | 5.0 |
| 2604 | Despite what I initially thought was a silly title, this book served as a great reminder of what I had always known, but tended to forget. Water is absolutely critical to our bodily functions. And as we age, we lose the ability to "feel" when we are thirsty. This well thought out and written book brings it all home in a way that keeps me drinking all day. (Water, that is!) Well done, Mr.B! | 5.0 |
| 2605 | I am not sure which book I could say I loved the most since reading your books Mr Telbat, but this one has to be very close to the top for my liking, so dramatic, so biblical, exciting, scary and keeps me on tender hooks from the time I started to the time I finished, can't get enough of your writings, God bless you | 5.0 |
| 2606 | When I started reading Doctor Sleep by Stephen King, the sequel to The Shining, it did not make sense to me. I picked it up a few days later to give it another go and then I finally caught on. This is about a little girl who has a special power that some people want to use for evil. Dad has the same power and fights against the evil trying to save the little girl from harm.I enjoyed it once I got into it. There is good action and I especially liked the parts about the little girl. | 4.0 |
| 2607 | NEW YORK JACKIE, PICTURES FROM HER LIFE IN THE CITY is a 140-page photo-book of the years Jackie Kennedy lived and worked in the Big Apple.Taken by various photographers, the pix capture Jackie strolling down streets, biking, jogging, meeting and greeting, smoozing with friends, attending the Opera, walking with Caroline and John Jr. on a date with Artistotle O. etc. The images date from the mid-1960s to the mid-90s. Most are candids. Captions are bare-bones.Whatever the setting, the photographs, taken together, are a fond remembrance of a gracious, talented and lovely lady...with a dazzling smile. Recommended. | 4.0 |
| 2608 | Another fine book by Ms. Harrison! This is one of my favorite serious and I love seeing my characters happy! Thanks! | 5.0 |
| 2609 | I've come to thoroughly enjoy the characters in the Jefferson Bass mysteries, the wonderful physical anthropology lessons, and the good storytelling. The Inquisitor's Key is the most complex one I've read in the series. A big thumbs up. | 5.0 |
| 2610 | I have been on Atkins/Low Carb before and have always lost a ton of weight. Well, my doctor put me on a med that caused me to go from a size six to a size fourteen in six months! I have gained sixty lbs because of it. I look like a bale of cotton with the middle hook busted! So, I saw an article about this diet and the doctor who came up with it and have been doing it for three days. Result, stomach flat, feel better and not EVEN hungry! Have not gotten on scales yet. Will go by how my clothes fit before I weigh myself. Today, I will incorporate at least thirty minutes daily of exercise and increase as needed. | 5.0 |
| 2611 | I'm sure for someone else this would be a great book, but I just didn't click with it. My background: early 50s, divorced, educator with a history of traveling extensively. I was looking for a book with detailed discussions of locations. I wanted hotel recommendations, markets to search out and the perfect place to eat. I wanted depth. This book doesn't have what I was hoping for. | 3.0 |
| 2612 | This book was kinda fun to read. It's a take on the Amazon tribes. Their men are useful and respected but the women are the peace keepers and government types. this young one wants to be a warrior and she really is not the swashbuckling type. She does have skills but can't bull her way thru problems and she seems to see to the heart of a problem. Or a person. So it is about her adventures in a new place and learning to be herself instead of like everyone else. I'm going to get the next one in the series. sounds like this female is going to become someone I will like. And perhaps I will learn something too. | 3.0 |
| 2613 | Entertaining and fun. Perhaps a little simplistic and too conveniently wrapped up in a nice bow.Worth reading and definitely entertaining. | 3.0 |
| 2614 | Very well researched history of the Civil War. This book is filled with little known details of the class struggle among the confederates which ultimately resulted in the demise of the confederate army. Well done! | 5.0 |
| 2615 | Really great book! We learned so many interesting and unknown facts!! My 7 year old right dove into it and finish it all in one sitting (normally he is not very interested in reading). He loves to share the facts he learns with his father and I. We have a few other of these books and they are just fantastic. HIGHLY recommend! | 5.0 |
| 2616 | I absolutely loved this book. It was a real thriller to say the least. Lots of twists and turns. The who done it and the why, just kept me guessing. If you like to stay up late because you can't put this book down, then this thriller is for you. So many times I lose interest in a book, because I can figure the plot out real easily, but not the Butterfly Forest. Great read. | 5.0 |
| 2617 | I loved this book!! I'm not giving away any spoilers, but I want to say that the characters are wonderful and flawed. The H, Ethan, Is wonderful...patient, loving, strong, emotional, and sexy. It's not until the end that you see he's also got some darkness in him.The h, Chloe, is also refreshing. Although she is supposed to be only 20, she is written as much older. Usually when you read about h's this young they are silly and making stupid decisions, all about the drama. Or the whining, self pity. She is not. She had been through things that have wounded her, but also made her stronger. If it hadn't been written in the book that she was 20, I would have put her in her late 20's...and I actually think that would have been perfect for her, rather then not even drinking age.Can't wait for the next book! It left us with a shocker and I won't be able to rest until I know how everything is resolved. Thank you Tracy Wolff !! Xoxoxo | 5.0 |
| 2618 | I really enjoyed this book. Very relaxing read and the story flows very well. I recommend this book trust you will enjoy it. | 5.0 |
| 2619 | If you're interested in reading stories about the many different after-life and out-of-body experiences out there, this one is different yet also familiar. Different in that it tells a story from a different personal angle, but familiar in that it reveals some essential element of consistency with other authors and their experiences. By far the best story is Visions of Glory, but that's just one man's opinion. | 5.0 |
| 2620 | Like Abandon, Underworld wasn't quite what I expected. It's still not the Persephone and Hades myth I was expecting, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Underworld definitely has more of the myth elements, and the new characters that are introduced are fantastic, but I'm still wishing there was a little more myth influence.John has taken Pierce away from the physical world and placed her in the safer Underworld. Here, at least, he can work to protect her from the Furies. In this, Underworld is like the Hades and Persephone myth. Pierce understands why John has done this, but that doesn't mean she likes it. She's a little in over her head with her new life and has trouble adjusting to the idea of leaving her old life behind. When she sees that her cousin Alex might be in trouble, all she wants to do is help him, not understanding the possible consequences.A few of my favorite parts of this novel were the cast of characters introduced in the Underworld. The shipmates John relies on to do his job are all interesting, funny characters and they provide a light note, especially little Henry. I wouldn't mind reading a book about the adventures this little group had gotten into. They were dynamic and really added something to the novel.The relationship between John and Pierce still feels a little off to me. Maybe it's because there hasn't been much focus on it, but things feel rushed and stiff. I don't see this love they proclaim to have for each other. A deep caring, I see. Love I don't. It makes it difficult for me to understand the reasoning behind some of their choices. There's still a lot of miscommunication and misunderstanding between them and even though I enjoy the sweet moments, I can't believe it's love. It just doesn't feel that way. I'm holding out hope that Awaken has the relationship development I'm looking for.I find myself confused by the major plot of Underworld as well. I'm not sure the part Alex and his misadventures will play in the overall storyline, but I do see pieces of a puzzle falling into place. That didn't stop me from being confused as to the Alex plot, though. It makes the novel feel as though it has split personality. Everything either has to do with the Underworld or with Alex, but not really both. I wish there was a better blend between the two.Underworld was closer to the Persephone and Hades myth I keep hoping for, but there are still things holding it back. The relationship between John and Pierce doesn't feel authentic yet and there's a little bit of a problem with the flow of the novel, in my opinion. Those issues don't stop it from being an enjoyable novel to read, though. I'm looking forward to finishing the series with Awaken and seeing how John and Pierce work together to figure out their lives in the Underworld. | 3.0 |
| 2621 | For the most part, the book was very realistic. I enjoyed the characters and felt like I knew them by the end of the book. | 4.0 |
| 2622 | Mostly what I liked about this book is the allegorical message. As far as characters, there isn't anything really new or amazing. The setting is interesting and the alliances for the upcoming war prove the author spent some time with world building.Most of the "plot twists" were easy for me to predict. This isn't unusual. I'm a writer and a voracious reader. If you can trick me and have the proper groundwork in place to back up your twist, I'm impressed.For me, the allegory is too plain here. It isn't preachy yet, but I suspect it might become that way before the series is finished. Of course, this makes me want to check out the next book to see if I'm right.While this first installment in the series does seem to have a story problem that is resolved (find the wielder) it isn't the main character's problem. His problem is feeling like an outcast in his home reality and I guess that is resolved in the story. It seems pretty easily resolved to me. The plot is strong for the story but the character arc is weak.If you like quests, magic, elves, dragons and battle scenes, you will probably enjoy this book. If you like fiction with a spiritual message, this book is for you. If you want amazing characters who grow and change; sorry, you can't always get everything you want. | 4.0 |
| 2623 | Heidi Baker is a modern day Saint. Her life is totally given to God. She is possessed by the Holy Spirit and says' yes' to every assignment given to her by God. She has a passion for the poor and homeless; particularly children. She writes honestly and humbly and I read it so quickly that I had to reread it so all the miraculous would brush off on me. | 5.0 |
| 2624 | I was drawn to this book by the beautiful cover. Once I started reading, I could not put it down. I loved Kiera and Jeff and their story of falling in love, and creating a life together. Their "differences" made them uniquely beautiful and they were handled with delicate realism that was very captivating to me. I liked how their was no artifice or game playing, just pure honesty and candor between them. I found myself tearful in a few places, and then joyful in many others.I hope this is the first of many books I will read by Mary Crawford and I wouldn't mind reading more about Jeff and Kiera, if a second book is in the works. | 5.0 |
| 2625 | What a fun read! The dialogue is funny and so sweet. Real girlfriends with loyalty and faith in one another. And the love of a handsome man.If you want a delightful read with romance without the smut, buy this book! Now, I am ready for Elise's story Ms. Gai... | 5.0 |
| 2626 | First, this novel is a combination satire, thriller and warning regarding the dismantling of America's constitutional republic. A good deal of Revolution 2016 is factual, torn from today's headlines, such as the George Zimmerman trial. Above all else, Revolution 2016 illustrates the destruction of traditional American culture, our economy and justice system. The reverse racism of the left, championed by the most divisive & racist president in US history - Barack Hussein Obama - is brilliantly displayed. When Barack Obama promised a "fundamental transformation of America", he meant it, but Americans failed to realize that Obama's ideal state is Cuba or red China.While extremely funny, Revolution 2016 is bone chillingly prophetic in regards to America's near term future. This is a must read for any Americans who value their freedom and independence. | 5.0 |
| 2627 | Sweet Southern Betrayal is the third book in author Robin Covington’s The Boys Are Back in Town Series and oh my, these boys can back into my town any time they’d like! I adored this book!Successful attorney Teague Elliot has the world in the palm of his hand. He’s just about to land the title of youngest partner in his uber successful Washington D.C. law firm and he couldn’t be happier. Of course, this is just another stepping stone in his plan to enter the world of politics. He’s also managed to keep his nose clean and the skeletons out of his closet his entire life in prep to take The Oval Office one day. This brings us to the present…when he heads to Las Vegas with his friends and ends up in bed with a Vegas showgirl and absolutely no memory of why she’s here. Or what he may have done the night before. Will “what happens in Vegas” actually stay in Vegas? Never has Teague needed it that saying to be more true than right now….You could say that Risa Clay has taken the lemons life has handed her and made them into lemonade. She didn’t have an easy childhood but has managed to make a pretty good life as a Las Vegas Showgirl and can’t really complain. She certainly can’t complain when she wakes up to a sexy stranger after an unforgettable night. But that’s just what she’d have to do…forget him. Her best friend was in trouble and she had done last night as payment to her boss for borrowing money to help her best friend kick a nasty drug habit. A shame, really, because this sexy stranger was positively delicious and they had an undeniable chemistry. It’s this chemistry that prevents her from doing the last part of the payment for her boss and sends her fleeing Vegas…and showing up on her handsome one-night stand’s doorstep.So I’ll say it again….these boys can come back to my town any time they’d like. This book started out with a kick and just kept getting better with each chapter. I couldn’t put it down! Teague is straight laced, buckled up and not one to forget his end goal: The White House. He’s worked hard and has dotted every “i” and crossed every “t” knowing full well that he didn’t want to deal with the hassle of a shady past. Well, you know what they say about the best-laid plans. Risa is exactly his opposite, a girl with a messy past and just living in the moment. And this brings me to another saying: opposites attract! Fate has slammed these two together and never before has she gotten it more right. Risa and Teague are so amazing together. The push and pull between them is practically tangible, the chemistry between them palpable. They’ve got quite a mess on their hands and fixing it proves to push them both to the limit, testing all emotions and crossing all sorts of lines. Did I mention I loved this book? Well, I did. A lot. Also, I have to mention that Robin writes some of the most amazing smexy scenes that I’ve ever read….and I’ve read a whole lot of them. There’s just something about her writing that gives her characters a little dash of more and it makes all the difference in adding to the heat factor!If you haven’t read the other books in the series, no worries, you can totally read this book as a stand-alone. Of course, I absolutely recommend you do, well, if for no other reason than Robin writes some phenomenal characters and you will enjoy each one! Thank you, Robin, for Teague, Risa and another fab story! | 5.0 |
| 2628 | The Blake Boys book 4 was a hit. Someone was finally able to tame the musician, and that's what they had in common. I also loved that he was not all sugar and spice and everything nice. There's nothing wrong with being a little rough around the edges when it comes to love and family. She was there for him and he was there for her. Magical! | 5.0 |
| 2629 | Classic Bukowski...A very nice mix of some of his best short stories and poems.Add this one to your Bukowski library! | 5.0 |
| 2630 | If your're looking for something light, funny, and a bit different then this is perfect. A different take, I loved how Cerise was the one in control and had her issues but she took control of it. | 4.0 |
| 2631 | This manual has everything I need to keep track of books. I also like the recommendations listed for reading. This book will definitely get a lot of use. Thanks for this great reading journal. | 4.0 |
| 2632 | Tom Corson-Knowles makes the complicated simple. Need I say more? He walks you through the techniques in producing a manuscript from conception right to a finished product ready to publish on Amazon. Great book. Thanks... | 5.0 |
| 2633 | If conservatives and Christians want to win a national majority again they must recognize that unprincipled compromising wolves in sheep's clothing RINOs (Romney, McCain, Christie, McConnel, Boehner, the Bushies) and their pseudo-conservative Rupert Murdoch approved media pundit enabling useful idiots (Hannity, Rove, O'Reilley, Limbaugh, Coulter, Ingraham etc...) have been scoring goals for the Democrat-Socialists for years and must be exposed, mocked, scorned and run out of town). And the Grassroots must stop supporting these people! Read Steve's book for and apply his advice and well thought out game-plan. The clock is ticking and it's long past time that Christians and conservative patriots take a bold stand firmly rooted in a winning strategy instead of the 30 year failed strategy of unprincipled compromise and surrender of the feckless liberal Reince Priebus RINO GOP "leadership" lapdogs... | 5.0 |
| 2634 | An interesting book -- the last one that Pearl Buck wrote which was found some time after death. An unusual read. | 4.0 |
| 2635 | This is a nice short story. The story was pretty good, but move along quite fast. Thought the character development could have been more in depth than it was. | 3.0 |
| 2636 | Exciting read and keeps your interest.....interestingly characters you can believe and care about. Ending was very exciting with the desired finish | 3.0 |
| 2637 | This read was a little more intense than the first read, Kamina story is basically told of how she gets screwed up with the wrong guy. From there everything starts getting crazier and I couldn't put the book down! Great job! | 5.0 |
| 2638 | I've read other books by Shéa MacLeod, namely the Sunwalker series, and thoroughly enjoyed them. I decided to read one of her shorts, so this was my first Cupcake Goddess read. Funny and sweet, this "be careful what you wish for" tale introduces us to a ghost with a desire to be a real live girl again (even though 100 years have passed since her demise) -- Branwen, Goddess of Love & Beauty (who is a bit snarky, while still kind and endearing) reluctantly agrees to help...a lovely short, and I plan on reading the others. | 5.0 |
| 2639 | Good author. Like all Miller stories, a good story and a nice romance.Good snuggle book in front of the fire. | 4.0 |
| 2640 | This book kept you going wondering what was next. The book gives you a lot to think about. It makes you think what all goes on in this crazy world and how great flu I am of the life I have . | 5.0 |
| 2641 | I purchased the App for my iPhone and was happy that I did. We've been to Kauai twice now and are making plans for our third trip. We have used this App extensively. It's well done and informative, full of facts. We recommend the purchase of this App. | 5.0 |
| 2642 | This was such a great read! It was a fast start and kept going at the same pace for the whole book. I am thrilled with this series! | 5.0 |
| 2643 | The book was exciting. I didn't want to stop reading. The characters are interesting. The plot is very believable. I am looking forward to reading more of this series. | 5.0 |
| 2644 | We’ve all read the official account of how Princess Diana died, and some of us have even treated ourselves to a raft of alternative accounts too, some plausible, others perhaps not so. But this book is unique, the story it tells compelling and enlightening, and I find myself likening the experience of the author to that of other noble whistleblowers (Ed Snowden comes to mind) who have risked their necks to reveal what our governments would rather we didn’t know about.What happened to Jon King beggars belief, and goes to show just how far our "out of control" intelligence agencies are prepared to go in order to achieve their goals. For this reason alone everyone should read this book. Thumbs up! | 5.0 |
| 2645 | I recently had the pleasure of meeting Karen White in Columbia, South Carolina, while she was promoting Return to Tradd Street. Her presentation was wonderfully entertaining just like her novels. I read all four books in the Tradd Street series and thoroughly enjoyed each one. I look forward to reading more of Karen White's future work! | 5.0 |
| 2646 | Kate has done it again! I can't wait for the next one! Heartwarming. A laugh a minute. Every time I have a down day, I return to the beginning of the series and start over. Maggie McKay and friends are by far the most fun supernatural people I've had the pleasure to meet. I recommend Kate Danley's books to everyone to enjoy. A fun and lighthearted read.Keep them coming Kate, and thank you so much! | 5.0 |
| 2647 | it explains it all | 5.0 |
| 2648 | oh I so need more even though I love the longer books I am getting edgy waiting for the next book the way these books get to you is something I have never had before | 5.0 |
| 2649 | Reading this book was enjoyable and helpful. The author skillfully gave tips and ideas on how to master online dating in a very insightful way. I also loved the small examples of the author's own experiences with love that helped to provide reasoning for the tips and ideas given within the reading!The book also provided great video examples from the internet that helps give a better understanding of the topics discussed. The way in which the book was written was also clear, easy to understand, and certainly helped me to gain more knowledge on the topic. My favorite quote from the book was: "With love, it is generally best to strike when the iron is hot." | 5.0 |
| 2650 | It was short it could have gone into a little more detail and shown some examples of good stuff and bad stuff to get and not toget | 3.0 |
| 2651 | I love to read good mystery stories and “Death of the King” is definitely one of them. The book contains many elements of a good and exciting story that draws you into it: mystery, murder, action, drama, even humor and many more. In short, the book provides a good combination of different genres which make reading very interesting, entertaining and exciting.The book is also well written and pleasurable to read - it has great characters, full of twists and turns, surprises, thrilling plot and unexpected ending.I really loved reading this book and I am sure, especially if you love mystery, you will enjoy it too. I recommend it! | 5.0 |
| 2652 | I was anesthetized by this book. A promising young doctor blindsided by a jilted so called brilliant neurosurgeon because he cares about the patient first when it comes to medical ethics. Great characters. Great plot. Great dialogue. Great twists. Great stuff! | 5.0 |
| 2653 | I've read all of Chelsea's other books and always finished them with a smile. There's always part of her books that leave my laughing out loud. Her newest book was not her best but it was still funny. However, only half of the book is relevant to her trip to Africa. The other half is just other mischiefs she's found herself in. If you love Chelsea Handler, then go ahead and read the book. If this is your first Chelsea Handler book, I would recommend reading one of her other books before this one. | 4.0 |
| 2654 | Coraline (Cora) Gordon went from street urchin to arm candy for Winston Gordon. Cora believes that there is something missing from her relationship with Winston and sets out to improve it. Cora's plan is set in motion only to be stalled by betrayal she never saw coming. Mason (Mace) Vampire Enforcement Agency (VEA) is stunned to see Cora presenting herself in any man's version of wet dream come to life. On the heels of this revelation, gunfire erupts killing their prime suspect and informant. Mace truly believes that Cora doesn't know anything about VEA's operation and investigation. Cora is wary and prone to suspicion easily. Mace tries to gain her trust with limited success. What will become of VEA's investigation? Will Cora trust Mace? Can Mace hide his feelings for Cora? Your answers await you in A Wicked Hunger.Interesting twist in the vampire genre. Supernaturals don't like each other very much and have an uneasy truce between them. Mace is an Alpha Male and thensome. Cora is sweet and unsuspecting personality. I really enjoyed how their relationship grew gradually instead of wham bam thank you ma'am. I'll definitely read more of this author's work in the future. | 4.0 |
| 2655 | ONE OF TH EBEST ROMANCE WRIRIERS AROUND. THIS WAS A GREAT CHRISTMAS STORY. LOTS OF CHARACTERS TO KEEP UP WITH. | 5.0 |
| 2656 | Wasn't real sure about this one, but once I started I couldn't stop. The zombie apocalypse through the eyes ad a little girl. Pure genius! I loved every minute of it. Can't wait to read the rest and find out what happens to her. | 5.0 |
| 2657 | I am usually all about the sisterhood but this time they revictimized the victims which left me sadly disturbed and unjustified | 3.0 |
| 2658 | I have so enjoyed reading this series. The stories are well written and draw you in and keep you invested. Beautifully written and such a delight to read. | 5.0 |
| 2659 | Wow I don't even know where to start with this book.Kara is a high school junior. She is popular, belongs to a 'great' group of friends, and is also nominated to become the homecoming queen. Besides having a hectic home life, with her parents constant fighting - Kara does have one big love in her life that keeps her happy. Kara is a dancer. Dancing is practically her life, so when one tragic night a drunk driver hit her car and she comes out paralyzed - it feels like her entire world if about to fall apart.I found this book kind of empowering, and a story that I felt had to be shared. Kara wakes up in the hospital after the accident only to learn that she can no longer feel her legs. Dancing, as much as she loved it, is no longer something she is capable off. The life she once knew kind of started to slip from under her fingers and in that moment, Kara slowly learns not only who her true friends are but also how to deal with her life after a life changing injury.A really heart warming, touching story, that had me rooting for Kara along the way. I can't stand here and imagine how she must have truly felt, because I can't. But I think I can imagine. Watching Kara as she struggled at the beginning with getting use to her wheel chair, to the reactions some people had towards her. To the way her so called 'boyfriend' treated her. Seriously... That was the most disgusting part of the book. I won't go into spoilers, but I found him the worse kind of human being that I have read about in a while. Not only for not getting in touch with her after the accident, but he didn't even have the decency to check on her or call her?I did love how Kara's old friends stepped into play and took control of everything and made her life feel normal. Amanda and Jack were amazing and the way they treated Kara was absolutely inspirational. They took her in, despite Kara closing herself away from them and pushing them out of her 'new' circle of 'friends' and didn't even bat and eyeball. They made her feel as normal as possible while helping her move on, and the love was just there.A really tender and beautiful story. When I saw that it was inspired by an Original Series, I have to admit.. I went looking for it on TV :) wonderful show.I got a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange of an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 2660 | a lot of things didn't make sense in this book. I tried to keep up with the constant change of characters but finally got tired of rereading previous pages to try to keep up. it was like Abbott and Costello and Whose On First. The writing reminded me of that of someone in a high school writing class. Sorry but the author needs practice. The idea of his book was very good, just poorly executed. | 1.0 |
| 2661 | Jennifer Probst has written a perfect lazy day story, one of a trio of the Sex on the beach series. This is the story of James, a spoiled rich kid looking for meaning in his life, and Quinn, a college student looking for a spring break fling. The two meet, sparks fly, and a hot romance ensues. A great story, character depth, and steamy love scenes all lead up to a satisfying conclusion. It reads well as a standalone, but readers are encouraged to delve into the other two novellas for a full reader's experience. 4 stars! | 4.0 |
| 2662 | please get an editor.thank goodness this book wasn't much because it was horrible.the f*** word constantly being said was a turn off.too many events happening at one time. | 1.0 |
| 2663 | I have been buying many Amish books. I really enjoy them and learning about the Amish life styleWe live by an Amish community and it is an amazing opportunity to be able to interact with them. I love seeing the children playing outside, and it looks a lot like when I was young and you used your imagination for entertainment.. | 5.0 |
| 2664 | Grace Burrowes has produced another great read. Love her heroes--I fall "in love" with them and their problems and how the solve /cope /live on with them! Greatly recommended! | 5.0 |
| 2665 | I anticipated this book with the same eagerness as many others but I'm somewhat disappointed.The story felt rushed and dragged in many places. It was saved by the fact that it was a sequel and that the existing fans are willing to make allowanced. I know that readers want to know how several subplots turned out but this is Jasmine and Chase's story. Development of other characters and storylines are for other books - which is how writers make their living.I do look forward to "A Commitment to Love". We'll see how it all turns out. | 4.0 |
| 2666 | I thought it was a great addition to the Pride and Prejudice story! The author did a wonderful job integrating her story into Jane Austin's story of the Bennet family. If you loved Pride and Prejudice you'll want to read The Forgotten Sister. | 4.0 |
| 2667 | Book 3 really keeps it all going I just loved this book how could I not I have always loved my Red heads. Bring on the next book please. | 4.0 |
| 2668 | Yikes, This book was like reading a 'horror movie.' I was really disappointed in how scary and evil this Book 5 of the Squeaky Clean Mysteries felt. What happened to the author between book 4 and book 5? It was not actually 'fun' to read but I stuck with it so I could write a comprehensive report. I hope the author considers redoing this book because it was more a 'curse' than a blessing! | 1.0 |
| 2669 | I read this book several years ago and decided to read the book again. I enjoyed reading it again maybe even more. | 5.0 |
| 2670 | Awesome book! My favorite part was not making other people (aka 'the experts') become gatekeepers to your future. My industry has a gatekeeper with thousands of blind followers. If he doesn't like you, you might as well quit now. If he likes you, your guaranteed the Olympics are in your future! Nevermind that you actually have the skills or not. There was a lady that this gatekeeper didn't like one bit, she ended up going to the Olympics and winning a gold medal. I've been thinking about gatekeepers ever since I read that! | 5.0 |
| 2671 | Just beginning the book need time to take in the goodness of the book. I have many books I am studing and so the going isslow ,but steady at this point.. | 5.0 |
| 2672 | I adore Terri Browning! Awesome writer and this book was no exception. Anna Howard was definitely a great read as well. | 5.0 |
| 2673 | Lane was basically the TV character Dexter except she hasn’t killed anyone…yet. Lane has urges and shortly after the beginning of the book she begins acting on these urges but she is still keeping herself in check…sort of.Lane was a dark and distant main character. She does think that she may be a serial killer though so you kind of expect her to be this way. Still, it was hard to connect with her. Her personality also made her relationships with family members and a love interest rather strange.It was actually the relationship between Lane and the love interest that caused me to rate this book three rather than four stars. I didn’t care for how it was handled and found Lane’s responses to relationship issues unbelievable. It was like one second Lane was forcing herself to pretend like she cared and then she would actually care, but only the tiniest amount.I enjoyed the main storyline about the Decapitator and how the murderer was somehow connected to Lane. The mystery kept me turning pages and I was guessing who the Decapitator was up until the last few pages. The twist really surprised me!Overall, Killer Instinct was very Dexter-esque and while I enjoyed the TV show I’m not entirely sure it worked to have a YA Dexter. To believe that Lane had so much access and exposure to crime required readers to suspend disbelief. That being said I did find the decapitator storyline interesting and enjoyed this read. | 3.0 |
| 2674 | Monica McCarty is always an automatic purchase for me. She never disappoints her readers and tell a very good story. | 4.0 |
| 2675 | I liked parts of this story a lot -- the werewolves and the fated mates parts because YAY!WEREWOLVES AND SEXY TIMES! -- and then there were parts I didn't love as much. The inclusion of the second Alpha (along with everything that entailed) felt a little lackluster. While his presence definitely drove the ending of the story, the hows and whys of what he was doing in Lily's small town weren't fleshed out enough for me. (and without giving things away, I can't say much more than that, but I was confused as to why he wasn't recognized prior to everything happening.)I liked Damon up to a point. I get why he kept backing away from Lily, but at the same time she puts up with A LOT from him and it started to get old after a while. Really, I get his fears and why he's worried about involving her in everything, but let the girl make up her own mind.As for Lily, she has a few issues. I could never quite get a handle on what those issues specifically were (depression? delayed grief? bipolar disorder?), but her feelings for Damon are pretty darn constant. I do wonder about her grandpa and how he's connected to the werewolves (was that explained? I don't remember.) and the mysterious Poko.Overall, there was intriguing world building, but I needed a little more explanation as far as the character development went. Still, I read it in one sitting. So, there's that.-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal | 3.0 |
| 2676 | "Circle of Bones", true to its cover blurb, is "a Caribbean thriller". And, a tense thriller it is indeed.The story starts with Maggie Riley, a former US Marine no less, rescuing nude, handsome Cole Thatcher from the sea off the coast of Guadeloupe. At first she dismisses him as some kind of kook because he claims that killers are after him and spouts conspiracy theories. However, she reevaluates a bit when she finds out that he is a Marine Archeologist with a PhD and owns a very practical salvage boat. He claims to be trying to locate the sunken French submarine "Surcouf" and asks Riley to help him. Riley is reluctant at first but agrees when events show that Cole is indeed being purused and that one of those pursuers is someone from a dark incident in her own past.The story is told in two timelines. The main line is in 2008 and involves Riley and Thatcher trying to solve a mystery and stay alive in the process (no easy matter). The other and shorter timeline tells the story of the Surcouf's fate in 1942. This is a good structure for the story as it gives the writer (Christine Kling) a way to fill in a lot necessary back-story in a non-awkward way.To avoid spoilers, I won't give any details. However, if you like stories that are intricate, are very tense, have age-old conspiracies, have a good romance line, and sport antagonists that are both very capable and very evil, this one might be for you. | 4.0 |
| 2677 | Perry Sullivan is an awesome author. This book depicts his life, existence into our world, his world.This book was written with heart felt emotions and Perry shares his life as an open book. Few of us would dare to be that brave and I admire Perry for writing this book. The story line is well written, easy flow and engages the reader. Both my husband and I have read the book, my husband loved it so much due to the rich history of his home town, he read it twice. I highly respect anyone that states they want to write a book...many state those words yet few take on such a hard task. I'm sure everyone will find this book engaging and at times heartfelt, tears forming with the values Perry has learned through his lifetime. He is really not the "Lost Flower(s)" because Perry Sullivan is a trustworthy man that had no say so in his birth. He was and remains innocent in that decision made by two adults...in this case, two adults that apparently cared/loved each other??? However, to judge Perry for their actions would be like someone judging you for something your loved one did and you had "nothing" to do with their decision(s). With that, I admire, appreciate his contribution to the world of words, the Author World where we learn through other's experiences. His book is a story of his bloodline and his heritage. I was touched by his warm heart, caring about others that were affected by the actions of his parents. Yet, he has nothing but kind words to add, appreciation toward the family. Thank you for writing your story, for sharing your heart. Dr. Bonnie Vause, Ed.D. Author of "Fast Escape" [...] | 5.0 |
| 2678 | Book 2 was great. Such drama and passion, it gives anyone hope that their life could be better when you have someone to believe in you. | 5.0 |
| 2679 | I found some good food for thought toward the end. There first part seemed hodgepodge and I didn't find any lessons. | 3.0 |
| 2680 | Walter Mitty is just a quiet, hen-pecked, “yes-dear” man on the outside. But inside, he is much more. While listening to his nagging wife, driving her to her appointments, and going about his mundane life, Mitty imagines that he is the Captain of a Navy Ship, a hero, and the bravest man on trial. Mitty indulges in these fantasies while running his errands and going through life, and in the process, worries his wife, his psychologist, and everyone else around him. Very fun and light-hearted read. | 4.0 |
| 2681 | ***received an arc in exchange for an honest review***I was excited to read this book after reading the first in the series Connected By The Sea. I was interested in reading Henry's story after being introduced to his character in Sydney's story. I was slightly disappointed to say the least. There were so many scenes that had me scratching my head in confusion. The idea that Henry was so in love with Sydney that he thought his life was over because she rejected him to fall completely and madly in love with Renee so quickly and profess more then once that he had no feelings what so ever for Sydney seemed a little far fetched to me. The fact the he was honest with Renee and told her about his feelings for someone else and her be okay with it and want to be with him anyway didn't seemPlausible...I kept thinking in my head what woman would do that. Some of the sex scenes had me skimming...especially the masterbation ones. I didn't understand why Henry would feel like a pervert for being attracted to someone other then Sydney. I can understand him struggling with it because of his feelings, having feelings for two people at the same time but to feel like a pervert because of that was a little odd to me. The lovey dovey behavior was a little over the top for me and I have read my share of all different types of love stories. I was sorry that this book was a disappointment, I had expected more after reading book 1.... | 2.0 |
| 2682 | This was a great and fun read that had me giggling often. The characters are real and entertaining. Well written story and hope some of the other characters get their stories very soon. | 5.0 |
| 2683 | Definitely an erotica story. This book didn't have a lot of plot or deep characters but lots of foreplay and dominance. | 3.0 |
| 2684 | Get Your Teenager TalkingBy Jonathan McKeeI really found this book very useful and practical. I loved the first chapter with the five tips to get your teen talking. They seemed like easy enough times to implant. The rest of the book was great. I will use it as a reference for sure. The rest of the book is topics of conversation with questions to answer to get the conversation started. it even included a thought or scripture from the Bible also.My oldest is only 6 but I felt that I could use a lot of these suggestions with her to get her even more involved in conversations. I also work with Youth at church and now I will reference this book regularly.I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.To read more about this book check out here:[...]And yes, I received this book for free from Bethany House for this review. But I told the whole truth, and nothing but the truth!PS If you want to review books too check out this website [...] | 4.0 |
| 2685 | At the beginning of this book I wasn't sure I was going to like it. I quickly was annoyed with Mara's lack of self confidence and her rating system. However, I'm so glad I kept reading because I loved how Mitch wouldn't let her lack of confidence break down their potential. While some aspects were predictable, this was a great read, with a HEA for Mitch and Mara & no cliffhanger! There were some laugh out loud moments for me and that is always the best thing to find in a book! The romance was sweet, sex wasn't over the top (nor extremely descriptive), and there was suspense. Can't wait to read the other books by this author.Some of the characters were so funny and I hope they will be in other stories as well. | 5.0 |
| 2686 | A bit predictable but a great reminder not to get to caught up in the harried ness of life, cherish family and remember not much is black and white. | 3.0 |
| 2687 | This is the invitation to, and encouragement of, further interior work by one who has opened his heart to the world through his words. | 5.0 |
| 2688 | Fascinating! I was amazed at how little I knew about Mormonism until I read this book. Thank you Thelma Geer for sharing your personal heart tugging life experience. | 5.0 |
| 2689 | Note: I received the DVD small group guide with this book. While i have created a separate review for this, I have also included it at the end of this review for Tyndale.“What happens when you discover you’re more like Jesus than you think?”This is the basis behind prototype. God loves us. God created us. What if Jesus were more than just our savior? What if Jesus is the prototype for humanity, to show us what we should be like? What if we tried to do more than just ‘follow’ him?Each chapter in Prototype covers a different theme, ranging from identity, to obscurity to resurrection, to witness. These same themes are also covered in the DVD small group guide, which I also wanted.“Many times in the Old Testament, God refers to human beings as His beloved. But when God called Jesus His beloved, Jesus did something truly remarkable. He believed Him. And He lived every moment of His life fully convinced of his identity.” (page 16)While the first chapter focuses specifically on identity, it’s a theme carried throughout the book. Who are you in Christ? It is an issue that Martin deals with well, through anecdotes and scripture. This is not necessarily a book for everyone. Those who feel like they have their life together may feel disinterested in much of what Martin feels. But those who are struggling may find hope. I know that not every part resonated with me, but Martin writes with conviction, and I certainly hope his writing can help those who are struggling.“…Jesus’ path to kingship comes wrapped in a very odd strategy indeed: He is the King of kings largely because he lets himself get beat up. He is victorious not despite His scars, but because of them.” (page 93)One of the strongest chapters in the book is “Wounds.” Martin writes about how Jesus was mocked, beaten, and crucified. What do we make of this, he asks. Our God did not come to earth with a sword in hand. Rather his blood was drawn by his enemies and he was nailed to a cross to die. Of all the chapters in the book, I feel that this one has the most potential to resonate with people.The chapter that resonated most with me was “Sacraments.” A large part of its focus is on the humanity of Jesus. While on earth He could be touched. A sick woman could grasp his robe and He healed her, and others. Not only did he heal them, but he touched them. Who would’ve ever thought that they could ever be touched by a god, especially since they were often considered unclean or sinful? Martin also covers Baptism, the washing of feet, and Communion, showing the joining of the spiritual and the physical.I mentioned earlier that I also had the chance to watch the small group DVD. While it does not always go as deep as the book, it still covers the same themes. Each segment is 20 minutes long, with a discussion break halfway through. A small guide for the group leader is also included, with suggestions for formatting and questions.Each segment focuses largely on Martin, as he stands and addresses the camera. He seems earnest and humble, and is quite easy to listen to. As he tells stories or teaches the message he wants to convey, his words are intercut with video illustration and you can hear the passion in his voice. Usually the illustration follows a single character throughout the session, though not every session features the same characters.On a production standpoint, they videos are well done. Locations are varied, and the illustrating videos have almost a flashback or dreamlike quality. The audio is crisp, and even when the wind is blowing Martin’s hair I never had to strain to hear them. Visually they often reminded me of Rob Bell’s Nooma series.If you’ve already read Prototype, the content in the video series is redundant, but if you have small group to participate in, I believe that it could prompt strong discussion about the topics. Like the book, I found Sacrament to be my favorite sectionLooking over the discussion questions, the effectiveness of this material may vary depending on each group. If you’re group is shy, or has a hard time revealing information about themselves, they may struggle to answer all of the questions. This isn’t to say that people should not stretch themselves, just that not everyone can. A group that enjoys digging into material and that stays focused most of the time may be able to more fully engage the material.This might also be a good series for those who are new to Christianity. Martin does not deal with the large theological terms, but instead seeks to be understandable by all. I think his honesty, and especially sections such as ‘Wounds and Resurrection’ and ‘Obscurity and Calling’ would resonate with those who have mainly been exposed to the fundamentalist side of Christianity.4/5 StarsI received this book free from Tyndale. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 | 4.0 |
| 2690 | Wow. Just ... WOW! Each time I read a book created by Jennifer Snyder, I am just amazed. I think to myself "she has done it AGAIN!" I can not say enough great things about this story. I read this in less than 10 hours and I think you will too. Once you pick it up, you won't put it down. I can almost guarantee that!This is a story of one girl and two boys who were thick as thieves ... three peas in a pod, as some would say. Katie, Kyle and Derek grew up together and lived next door to each other. The twin Connor boys have all of the girls swooning, with their dark hair and amazing green eyes. Kyle is outgoing, boisterous and just plain fun to be around .. the life of any party. His twin Derek however, is the shy, quiet, romantic type. Derek is the sensible and responsible one, where Kyle is the crazy, die hard partier.One of the boys is over the top in love with Katie, but Katie is over the top in love with the other. It has always been this way. Katie somtimes thinks that she should go for the one who loves her (since they look exactly alike after all), but the heart wants what the heart wants.The two finally find their way to each other as Katie always dreamed, until tragedy strikes. Over powering, gut wrenching tragedy. This tragedy places a wedge between the young lovers and they each wonder if they will ever make it back to one another. Guilt, confusion, sadness and immense pain play a part in their separation. Will they ever forgive themselves and will they find their way back to love?As soon as I finished this book, I sent Jennifer a message telling her that she made me ugly cry!! Get your tissues ready ladies and gents, you will need them. Although it was sad, it was beautiful at the same time. I thank you again for an amazing read Jennifer, you've definitely done it again. Happy reading one and all! | 5.0 |
| 2691 | Unlike, I suspect, many of the people who gave this book one star, I've actually read the book, and although I can't write a scholarly review I can talk about what the book did for me.In the first place it gave me an historical coverage of the development of Hinduism and the way Indians see themselves and present themselves over a 5000 year timeline. I don't know what historical errors she has made (some people have criticised her as an historian), but if they're matters of detail then that doesn't worry me.I also enjoyed the "alternativeness" of her overview. It was interesting to read about the perspectives of women, lower castes, minorities, non-mainstream religious movements and the like, and it was interesting to see how attitudes have changed over the years towards animals. Having read Hinduism and Indian philosophies largely through the well known texts it's just as well for me to know that Sanskritizing Brahmins weren't the only people shaping Hindu philosophy and practice; there were subaltern voices getting through as well.I particularly appreciated her sense of humour and somewhat amused and skeptical evaluation of much that is sacralised in the Hindu traditions. I suppose for devout Hindus that could appear as disrespectful, and I can understand the negative reactions of many Hindus on that account. However, I don't have a dog in this fight and tend to be skeptical of religious self-promotion, too, so it was not an issue for me.I'm just a bit surprised I got through such a long and detailed book, and, that when I'd finished and put it down, I felt I was parting from something and someone who meant something to me. I won't forget Wendy Doniger's book and will keep an eye out for anything else she writes. | 4.0 |
| 2692 | This is what a book should be (in my opinion). The characters are unusual, but fully engaging. The landscapes are well described, even though sometimes quite unusual. A full imagination is a necessity for enjoyment. I have to admit that I thoroughly enjoy Dean Koontz' stories. He is a master storyteller. It has been my pleasure to read and enjoy this book. Thank you. Roberta Lyle | 5.0 |
| 2693 | I ordered this for my daughter for Christmas. She is a cat lover. She was delighted with the book. It's something to treasure forever. | 5.0 |
| 2694 | I volunteered in the peace corp in the early 70s. I visited villages that had no electricity, running water, or bathrooms. They survived for generations and generations without modern conveniences. So in the modern day U.S. you tell why you can¿t be prepared to shelter in place while you still have access to resources other third world countries don¿t. In the U.S. we panic when the power goes out. We rely on the box stores way to much. The majority couldn¿t live 2 days without having to get gas or food. If this is your mentality don¿t count on me to help you. Everybody should be ready to shelter in place at any time. | 4.0 |
| 2695 | Follow up book puts more warriors finding mates on fading Earth- another great sci fi romance with warrior finds there mates | 4.0 |
| 2696 | The book is engaging, sometimes brutal, sometimes heartbreaking. Set in a dystopian future, this is the story of Rachel, a young girl with a special gift, which makes her a target for dangerous people. There are many characters, all of them fleshed-out, with their backstories and motives. All three protagonists, Rachel and the Smith brothers, are likeable, interesting, and strong characters, although all three are totally different. No cliffhangers, the story reached its conclusion, but there's left enough for a sequel. Will be waiting for the next book. | 5.0 |
| 2697 | Cute, cute story......very different start and doesn't happen every day, but it was a fun read! I will look for more of roxanne's books... | 5.0 |
| 2698 | Received this book for a review and was very glad because I have found a new author to read! This is a romance set in India in the late 1800's. It was a turbulent time full of bloodshed, murder and hate. This story is well written and detail oriented with many twists and turns throughout and the characters are well defined. Jack and Kitty try to find love but their journey is full of obstacles at every turn. I look forward to more as their story continues. | 5.0 |
| 2699 | Susan C. Muller has done it again with her new novel Voodoo on the Bayou. This is not part of her other series of books but rather a standalone suspense thrill ride of paranormal proportion.The characters in this story are easy to fall in love with and grow with as the storyline develops and progresses. It is compelling in scale and filled with many twists and turns that allow the reader to wonder what is going to happen next. Voodoo is above all adventurous.Originally when I bought this book I had thought I was buying more of a police / detective novel, more like the writers other publications. It was surprising, to say the least, to find this new twist in her novels. I’m not a huge fan of the supernatural genes but this one is the exception. From the get go the writer captivated me with Romance, Action, Adventure and above all suspense. Main characters Remy and Gabby, the estranged couple, will definitely churn up a storm or hurricane to be more exact as they try to find daughter Adrienne in Louisiana.There is not much I would change in the book other then a few repetitive phrases in the dialogue that could be changed, but then again that’s just me being picky.All and all a fabulously written work, with a great plot and an amazing storyline that I’m sure readers’ will enjoy during the late night hours.I rate this one up as begin a solid 4 pushing and can’t wait to see what Author Susan C. Muller has in store for her next novel. | 5.0 |
| 2700 | This book was the thickest yet in the series, with information flying so fast and furious that it felt like a crescendo--a race to get it all in before the final act.Th Baudelaire trio has met up with Kit Snickett, shadily related to Lemony, and she has taken them to safety, to a hotel where many other volunteers for good will soon arrive and assures them that many of their questions will be answered. 'Safe' is a word that doesn't usually apply to the Baudelaires. Soon, the hotel is crowded and they don't know who to trust, regardless of the murky clues and ridiculous passwords.This one is much better than the last six in the series, probably because it was less formulaic. It was also much darker and more desperate than the others, as if the Baudelaires know their story is almost over. Some of the story is the same--ridiculous characters in unbelievable situations. Why does it always seem to work? Although, after twelve of these, I am definitely ready for this to be over and jump into something new by this author. I do so enjoy Snickett's writing style, his strange wit and sense of humor. I also always love the formats of the hard cover editions. The front cover art and deckled edges are so classically SUE. This phenomenon will be missed. This series has been so unique and will not be triumphed, a rare compliment from a bibliophile. | 4.0 |
| 2701 | A book about the coming of age for a high school girl and the temptations and struggles for the young girls of this generation. Simple, easy read, to the point kind of book. I recommend this to all young woman who are in middle school and high school. In this story there is real life situations and Melody does a awesome job on how the main character handles them. | 5.0 |
| 2702 | I really didn't like this book because it really was not about saucers. Saucers should not be part of the title. | 3.0 |
| 2703 | I know West Point and this is a possibility. When you read this book keep in mind the "what if" process. Good fiction and good reading. Details were great and story line was easy to follow. | 4.0 |
| 2704 | I really really really enjoyed this book!Totally not was I was expecting, but I was instantly hooked, it was fast paced lots of twist and turns, and many heart stoping moments. I could never predict any of the plot and it was the kind of book to keep you awake most the night with ‘just one more page!” I was so caught up in the book. I could also see it as a movie!I felt the characters were perfect, strong and easy to connect with two big males Josh and Feddie falling for Maira but at times I wanted to give Maria a shake!Don’t want to give to much away as it’s a very well written, clever book and will keep you guessing…..The Blake soul has it all, it made me laugh,get so mad l had to stop reading and made my heart pound on many occasions even held my breath a few times, a really gripping read and will defiantly be reading The Blake Curse.Reviewed by Rachel***This book was given free for an honest review*** | 4.0 |
| 2705 | I like legal dramas... Grisham is one of my favorite authors and I totally did not expect this book, "Water's Edge" by Robert Whitlow, to live up to that sort of expectation. But it did.Part of the reason was I started the book while still living overseas. Then life in W. Africa happened: a war next door started, internet died, hot season and tons of power outages exhausted, a kid graduated, we moved internationally, I dove back into that phenomenon of worse culture shock coming home than going there...So I started the book, stopped when life happened - and couldn't get back into it because I couldn't find where I'd left off and was having a hard time wading through the vague familiarity of having already read the first several chapters. It finally took knowing that my review deadline date (or else I'd lose my status as a book reviewer) was rapidly approaching to motivate me to just sit down and read the book.I'm so glad I did... and thinking I'm gonna go find another one of his action/suspense legal dramas and check it out. I thoroughly enjoyed this read.Tom Crane, an up and coming lawyer living the good life in the big city loses his dad, his job and his girl in relatively quick succession. Then, while back in the small town where he grew up attempting to close up and tie up all the loose ends from his father's law practice, he runs into curious circumstances: a mysterious trust fund without clear documentation, unexplained details concerning his father's accidental drowning while out fishing with a friend, an unexpected friend in the daughter of that other man who also died in the accident, an eccentric spiritual warrior uncle, uncomfortable situations with trusted and long time family friends... and last but not least, an unforeseen and lifechangingly powerful intimate encounter with God.Tom Crane thinks he gets it all figured out and is ready to move on, ready for the next step accepting a great job offer from another big law firm in the big city. I was all set for the "drama" to predictably settle and for the last bit of the book to turn into a sappy Christian romance...We were both surprised and survived! The last quarter of the book was much better than just good! I'm so glad that I stuck with it and finished this definite 4 star read!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. | 4.0 |
| 2706 | *Primal Song* is a sweet story of shifter romance via the trope of "mating frenzy". Shifter lore allows the love at first sight (or scent) idea to seem credible, and it legitimizes lots of steamy romance scenes.Deputy sheriff Daisy Picou, a bear shifter, is working security at a County Fair when she sees lion shifter Ram Reinhardt performing with the popular rock band, Saber. Although she is immediately and intensely attracted to Ram, Daisy resists that attraction mightily. She already had her heart broken once by a lion shifter, and she has no desire to go down that road again.While singing with the band, Ram couldn't help but notice Deputy Picou. When he tries to hook up with Daisy, she fends him off like the strong female that she is. Ram realizes that he will need patience and persistence if he is to persuade her to quit resisting so that they can start living their HEA as mates.Daisy and Ram are both likeable characters. The romance scenes are explicit. The plot is very light. If that is what you enjoy in a book, you may like Primal Song | 4.0 |
| 2707 | This short story is a good one to read if you want to follow the series. It's main focus is talking about the different characters that you will read about in future books. | 3.0 |
| 2708 | There has recently been a slew of books written about fairy tales and princesses. But I have to say, my favorite ones would be this series here by Rachel Hauck. I was able to review the first book last year and this one was actually my favorite out of the two. You just gotta love a southern Florida gal being whisked away and becoming a princess:)Regina, or Reggie as she likes to be called, is at her best. She restores vintage classic cars with her buddies. Then enters Tanner. Ponytail and all:) He informs her that she is a long lost princess who needs to come restore her nation. I have to admit, this would be a tough decision. The known to the unknown. Her dream life to life in the spotlight. But she makes the decision she feels her grandmother would have and what God is telling her to do. So she flies across and takes in the sights, all the while trying to make the right choice. Needless to say, there are funny parts, awesome parts, and even some parts that will bring tears to your eyes. Tanner is a pretty good hero even with all his flaws. But my favorite person was Regina. I guess maybe I connected with her being a southern Florida gal myself. Oh, and if you have read the first book, you will recognize some of the characters from it.Again, an excellent story that is humorous and thought provoking. I cannot wait to see what Rachel brings to her fans next!I received a copy of this book for my review purposes. All thoughts are 100% mine. | 5.0 |
| 2709 | I enjoyed reading this book. I got some really good ideas that I plan to implement. Worth a look. Really. | 4.0 |
| 2710 | The Art of Lainey is a light summery read that still holds some depth within the characters and the situations they have to go through.Characters~ Lainey is a character that I had to grow to like and I would say that’s probably pretty intentional. She has some growth to go through before she really gets to a place where we can really love her. She has to realize a lot of things and come to terms with how she’s changed. Fortunately she’s a good person and while maybe a bit blind to some things initially, she slowly opens up to different people and new situations. Even though she’s not the most likable person at the start, I never felt that strong feeling of dislike. I just saw that she was a bit naive and not totally seeing things very well. She never really drove me nuts, even when I knew her decisions were not the smartest. Fortunately she has a wonderful friend in Bianca who is there for her the entire way, always speaking up when Lainey is not thinking clearly, or clearly making the wrong choice about something.Micah is Lainey’s co-worker and the perfect person to be her fake boyfriend since his girlfriend recently broke up with him. So they can trade the favor. Micah is really not Lainey’s type at all. She’s the sporty popular girl and he’s the guy with the mohawk and tattoos. But as they get to know each other they realize they have more in common than they thought. I really liked how Micah was not a bad guy and kind of shows that not every guy with a mohawk and tattoos is out breaking the law. Well, if they are it might just be over something kind of silly.The secondary characters were done very well. Her parents weren’t real present but the descriptions of them and the little we saw of them made their personalities very bold and easy to remember.Romance~ I think it’s pretty easy to figure out what is going to happen, but it was such a fun ride watching it unfold. There’s no insta-love as the two spend time together at work as well as on their ‘dates’. They seemed to be tied together even better by the common goal and in the end it benefited them. It was super sweet and I loved this romance!Plot~ There’s not too much to add here since it’s a pretty simple one. But I liked that there were little issues added in. Lainey realizing that her ex and one of her friends was not all she thought they were. Coming to terms with the fact that she was a bit judgmental of others.Negatives~ I wish we’d seen a bit more of Lainey’s parents. They were so well crafted, I just wanted to see more of them. I also felt like her friend Bianca was always there for her for everything she went through but somehow she was missing a lot of the time. I think I would have liked to see a bit more of her. All these are pretty small little issues though.This was a super fast and fun read. The last half of the book was hard for me to put down. I was never bored and eager to find out what would happen next. This is a perfect summer read that is light and fun but adds a bit of depth as well. | 4.0 |
| 2711 | Good start to a new series with interesting characters, lots of suspense, and an intriguing plot. Marcas is a great hero who is rough around the edges but fights against the darkest parts of himself. Dayton is a very strong-willed character and she is someone that always lays it all out there. This is very refreshing. The romance builds slowly but enough of it was there for me to immediately want to pick up book two. | 4.0 |
| 2712 | Loved it, but I want more, more, more! Hoover really reels you in and it's hard to let go. What a beautiful love story. | 5.0 |
| 2713 | This was a good story line. I enjoyed the book. I would recommend this book for someone who like romance novels. | 4.0 |
| 2714 | Very few stories not only leave me at the literal edge of my seat on the bus, but even fewer manage to surprise and completely swallow me whole.Jake Hinkson accomplished that easily.Saint Homicide is immediately engaging, heartbreaking and jet black funny. A mix that entertains and had me eating the book alive in a two sit downs (a guy needs to take the bus to work and then back, pesky eight hour break between that).Whole-heartedly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 2715 | I liked all 4 or the Rose Gardner stories. I would read them in the order wrote although she does a good job of setting up the story in case you haven't read from the beginning. Very entertaining and the stories keep you thinking about them when you don't have time to read. I would recommend them to anyone, they touch on all the emotions one can have. <g> | 5.0 |
| 2716 | So thrilled to see this is finally available for the Kindle. I have read this series so many times my paperback copies are in tatters. This was one of the first fantasy series I read and it holds a very special place in my heart. The story is well told and the characters are fun to follow. | 5.0 |
| 2717 | Improve your life today book is a great read that touched my mind, heart and soul. This book directly points out valuable lessons and important notes to take for me to remind myself on becoming more positive and happy with my life. I love how the author of the book has a simple approach of presenting the steps yet all the things I had learned gained so much good impact on my self confidence and happiness. This book guided me to regain back the love I have for myself, and it ultimately inspired me to always have an optimistic view in life. | 5.0 |
| 2718 | Man that Fran chick is missing a screw up there smh, if I was Trina I would have smack her in that trailer. Boy there was a lot of drama I felt bad for tree lies or not it still hurt to hear about them, Jimmy so proud he is growing up so fast and turning to a beautiful young man, Reno and Trina should be really proud of him. I am so gals that Tree parents finally understand Reno for who he really is and not judging him, but that dude Amos really need to give up and leave Tree alone doesn't dude know Reno don't play that when it come to his Tree smh. Poor Ashley felt really bad for her, mistaken identity is suck and if I was Tree I would keep an eye on that Carmen chick. Well those bastard felt Reno wrath, don't mess with his families especially his Tree lol. The ending was oh so sweet, this book was freaking awesome definitely recommend. | 5.0 |
| 2719 | Base on some of the reviews of this book, I was not expecting to love it as much as I did. But it was a really fun and totally engaging story. I usually don't love/like characters like Toni, but she was just so refreshingly honesty and open with both herself and O'Donovan that I couldn't help but love her. She made me laugh with her and at her. O'Donovan was a great partner for her. The sex scenes between them were great and funny at time.I didn't give this book a 5 star because the ending was a little abrupt for me and I would have liked to see more of them getting together and being together before the story ended. | 4.0 |
| 2720 | I really loved this book. Years ago I studied Russian and for a time I was reasonably proficient since I had a Lithuanian mother in law who spoke Russian very well and was my coach. This book portrays in stark terms what it must have been like to survive in Leningrad (St. Petersburg) during the Nazi siege. His characters are marvelous and true to the culture. When I related his jokes to my Lithuanian wife, she cracked up. Pandering to sentimentality is not the forte of this book. Humanness in the face of terrible adversity and suffering is what makes this book so great. | 5.0 |
| 2721 | I absolutely adored this book. I love the story and journey of Anna and Etienne, and the fact that it takes place in Paris is just amazing! I am completely in love with Paris, and loved going back to my favorite city through this book. You will fall in love with Etienne. I would recommend this book to absolutely anyone, if you like contemporary books. I can't wait to see what happens to Anna and Etienne. | 5.0 |
| 2722 | Bill can certainly make a point without being bashful about what he says. This is an entertaining take on many people in the limelight today. Great beach reading! | 5.0 |
| 2723 | This book almost spoiled me for other books. After reading this one, I started five other books that I just couldn't get into because they weren't as good as Desperate. The main character and his wife met at a support group for parents who had lost their children. They are walking home one evening and find a young woman crying on the curb. They stop to see if they can help and from there it's a total rollercoaster ride. I kept thinking what I would do if I were in the situation, and then there would be another twist to cancel out my "solutions." This was one of the best books I have ever read. I highly recommend it, but don't start it unless you have lots of time to read, because you won't want to stop. A+ in my opinion. | 5.0 |
| 2724 | I've read a hundreds of scifi novels and hundreds of mysteries and never have I seen an author so cleverly combine the genres. The writing is superb. He deftly tackles a complex plot filled with mystery and magic and brings it all to a satisfying conclusion. Henghis Hapthorn has become, at least for the time being, my favorite character in all of fiction. Supremely capable and quite vain, yet insecure and fearful of a future he has no power over. As soon as I'm done writing this review I plan to start reading the next novel in this trilogy. Buy these books now and enjoy! | 5.0 |
| 2725 | this is a book that you will keep around the kitchen and read while you are waiting for your dinner, or in bathroom while you are on the toilet, or while you are doing anything that gives you a few minutes to read. this book just makes you feel good, and if you don't go to a shelter to adopt your new best friend, shame on you!!! | 5.0 |
| 2726 | This tale of a journey taken by medieval peasants seeking justice in the dead of winter is incredibly well written and researched. Through Mear, the reader experiences the hardships endured -"The darkness around us presses down, as if to listen. The music of the wind rises and falls with the swirls of the snow, the creaking of the sea of branches in the darkness above us." and accompanies her as she reflects upon her life -"Any story is an ocean whose tide begins in a place I can’t know, and my life is but a moment in that flood, my part in it only a mote in the flow."The mysteries at the heart of the story are compelling and kept me reading despite cringing through some of the brutality endured by the peasants.I read and listened to both the Kindle and Audible versions through Immersion Reading and highly recommend either or both. | 5.0 |
| 2727 | Piper Kerman was not young and nave when she elected to thrill seek by getting involved with drugs and dangerous people. What did she think would happen? In certain cities/states the numbers of new prisons that are built is determined by the number of estimated high school drop-outs in that area. We need fewer out-of-wedlock babies, more parental involvement and a better education system (charter schools are working better than public schools). Can you imagine working in a prison as a guard? One has to remember that prisoners got there because they broke the law. Being around people like this all day, every day, has to impact the way guards respond, even probably to their own families. | 2.0 |
| 2728 | If they consolidate this series into one book and it's 99 cents give it a read, otherwise expect nothing new in the formula. | 2.0 |
| 2729 | I loved this book. The Civil War era has always intrigued me and this work of fiction was very believable for the most part. The fact that a woman could execute the moves of a spy by assuming a man's identity was exciting yet cruel in some aspects. The mixed feelings of loved ones fighting North against the South made this well written novel a page turner for me. | 5.0 |
| 2730 | When is a couple doing the killing, She is always blaming the man as the woman specially the one that was a mother and gave permission to the guy to rape her teenager daughter is not one the most despicable person in the whole world going against all the instints of a real mother of protect her children but instead to join with a sadist man to hurt her daughter, pathetic not deserved any sympaty. | 1.0 |
| 2731 | This book depicts women as they really do not want to be depicted. As sex toys to be used and abused by men.Women deserve respect, just try and remember and think about the wholesomeness about that. Don't let men gang up on you women, just be the wonderful people you are; but never be used. | 1.0 |
| 2732 | Real history for once. | 5.0 |
| 2733 | I stopped reading it all together.... so many things were left out of the book from the previous one and it really just felt boring to me and I ended up really disliking a lot of characters,especially the main one. I didn't really believe in the story either kinda felt fake to me. | 1.0 |
| 2734 | Tesla's gifts to humanity have been hidden from history by people who chose to claim his greatness as their own. I was angered by the attempts to stop the world getting indirect current by people who greedily wanted to keep the status quo and thus continue to fill their pockets with the people's hard-earned cash. Tesla was more interested in providing humanity with a better life with his wonderful inventions than getting rich, thus the rich movers and shakers of the world at that time were able to shamefully take advantage of him.This book was a wealth of information about what really happened with Tesla's inventions. I never really knew much about him and appreciate the information this author has provided. I'ts a shame that many a genius dies unheralded in poverty due to the greed of others. | 5.0 |
| 2735 | This book will take a while to digest! I am intrigued with the quote the author chose to place at the end of her book. Not only a love story, this book manages to grab you and throw you across the room (metaphorically speaking of course). | 5.0 |
| 2736 | I've read a lot of books about Rhodesia's desperate struggle to keep their freedom. This is without a doubt one of the best.It's a shame that Croukamp and Reid-Daly had a falling out but I commend Croukamp for giving Reid-Daly the opportunity to respond to some of the parts where Croukamp dealt a bit harshly with him.The parts where Croukamp discusses "Operation Quartz"--the coup that wasn't, are tantalizing!!!! He provides a little more info on the subject than other books I've read but not a lot. It's a subject that would make a great book in it's own right. I'm not as young as I used to be and I suspect I'll never find out who cancelled the operation or why but I surely would like to know. Was it Smith? Was it the South Africans? Was it Walls? And Why? Were the South Africans pressured into pulling their support? Maybe the British spy in ComOps told the Brits and the Brits threatened military action? It's one of the great mysteries of the war and I wish I could find out what really happened!Thank you Mr. Croukamp for an EXCELLENT book! I hope you will write more. | 5.0 |
| 2737 | I enjoy this series and have written a review for each installment so far. It has been a roller coaster of action and adventure. Episode 5 had no significant typos or confusing sentences; maybe one so I would call it perfect.The action slows down. Some parts become a bit boring, but this is science fiction and explaining or rather giving examples of how a fighter would train for space engagements is par for the course. As everything has slowed down there is more reflection on how long they have actually been out in this particular part of space which I feel adds needed perspective. Also contemplating their actions as their main duty is to get back to earth keeps fresh in one's imagination how far this series still has to go.The characters are developing and changing through their experiences which keeps the human factor alive. Some of the back stories on the characters could have been written more dynamically. For instance a man cutting open his chest out of loyalty, just don't state it describe it more graphically to add some real gut wrenching.There is a great emphasis on tactics and politics which adds to the reality of this world the author has created. The world, the history and events created in this story are so well done that even if I am momentarily bored I am always looking ahead several books anxious to learn what will happen. | 4.0 |
| 2738 | This is as vivid a picture of certain elements of 19th century colonial India that's ever been published. Virtually every character is shaded in gray as is the key incident involving Aziz and Miss Quested.Some of the more overtly racist and vile personnel of the British Raj lament during different points in the novel that they're essentially there for the good of the Indian population; the ends justify any and all brutal means according to their self-serving justifications. They're bringing civilization to the backward masses, no more no less. Which of course is a timeworn cliché ranging from Manifest Destiny in Latin America with the United States to the French in Indochina and the Dutch in Southeast Asia. Since the European invasion swept the world over 500 years ago it has never gotten old in the minds of some.A nebulous ethical and moral background cloud Forster's work on almost every page. Forster himself once remarked that even he wasn't totally sure as to what exactly occurred in the Marabar between Aziz and Miss Quested and that this deliberate use of vagueness acts as a parallel to what many aspects of India were like for the colonizing personnel. The subject population is not immune. At one point Aziz, the Muslim, remarks about his sometimes strained relationship with the majority Hindu population that "It is useless discussing Hindus with me. Living with them teaches me no more. When I think I annoy them, I do not. When I think I don't annoy them, I do."Fielding himself is clouded in ambiguity. He steadfastly supports Aziz believing he’s innocent against the appalling allegations but at different times harbors stereotypical views that powerful Brits cling to regarding the natives. Ruminating that they always do something disappointing, he then goes on to cite a single instance of pilferage and Aziz fleeing from the authorities.Running throughout the novel various members of the British Raj are reminded from time to time that they’re only seeing a tiny sliver of India, that only a certain segment of it has ever been opened up to them, that a portion of India will forever remain enigmatic. In this way ‘A Passage to India’ remains as a piece of literature that at its core keeps the heart of the story in a crucible of non-clarity to strengthen its theme of powerful philistines and their ultimately unsuccessful attempt at hegemony over an inscrutable land. | 5.0 |
| 2739 | This is a good read with some dividends. There's some local Canadian college colour and decent character development. I liked the fresh point of view from an author I had not read before. | 5.0 |
| 2740 | This is the first book I have read by Crystal Spears and I really enjoyed it. I love a good biker book and this one was above par. Storm is the first heroine of a biker book that did not annoy me. She had standards and I really liked that about her. ZZ was totally sexy and yummy. Will be reading more in this series. | 4.0 |
| 2741 | I just couldn't get in to this book. It took me a while, and I found myself skimming the paragraphs. It seemed like the writer gave to much background on a lot of the passages. | 3.0 |
| 2742 | Rating: 5 StarsGood Reads Rating: 4.16 StarsSeries: The Reckoners #1Genre: YA Dystopia/Sci-FiPages: 386Publisher: Delacorte PressCheck it out: Good Reads | Amazon | Barnes and NobleGood Reads Summary:There are no heroes.Ten years ago, Calamity came. It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. The awed public started calling them Epics.But Epics are no friend of man. With incredible gifts came the desire to rule. And to rule man you must crush his wills.Nobody fights the Epics... nobody but the Reckoners. A shadowy group of ordinary humans, they spend their lives studying Epics, finding their weaknesses, and then assassinating them.And David wants in. He wants Steelheart—the Epic who is said to be invincible. The Epic who killed David's father. For years, like the Reckoners, David's been studying, and planning—and he has something they need. Not an object, but an experience.He's seen Steelheart bleed. And he wants revenge.My Quick Recap:When David was a child, he was the only survivor of a brutal attack on a bank by the Epic known as Steelheart. Epics have super powers, but no one is exactly sure how they got them, or why certain people are chosen and not others. What David does know is that Epics beat mankind into submission, and the fearful life mankind leads is not the life he wants any longer. Unfortunately, the man who killed his father and the epic who David wants revenge on, is the invincible Steelheart. At least, everyone thinks Steelheart is invincible. But David knows a secret, a secret that Steelheart himself killed to have buried. David knows Steelheart has a weakness. He just has to figure out what it is.There are so many fantastic things about this book. There was not a dull moment. You can’t honestly say that about many books. Even the “down time”, Sanderson is revealing something extremely interesting, or vitally important to the plot.David is a great hero. He’s impulsive, yet extremely intelligent, focused (sometimes too focused) and he uses those attributes to aid a rebel group known as The Reckoners. David has a lot of emotional baggage to wade through, and it was interesting to see him come to terms with the darker parts of him that have been driving him his entire life. Fortunately, those parts drove him directly to the Reckoners. Each one of the Reckoners was interesting, had their own obvious strengths and weaknesses and were distinctive people. I was intrigued by Megan, and her back story; I really liked her character and was thrilled with the direction Sanderson took her. I had similar feelings for Prof; it was through his character that I feel the reader sees where the series is headed the most, which was fun and exciting to see. So many books these days have secondary characters that just sort of blend in with the crowd. Sanderson creates a group of people who are each memorable in their own way.The Epics were an interesting sci-fi device. They had an infinite range of abilities and weaknesses. The long trek to figure out Steelheart’s weakness was stressful, as I had absolutely no idea what it could be. The great thing about Sanderson’s writing is as you’re moving along, he gives options for explanations for things that seem perfectly reasonable. And then he unveils the actual explanation, showing how brilliant of a writer he is. Steelheart’s weakness was one of those brilliant moments, where my jaw dropped and I started laughing because I couldn’t handle the awesome.There were other similar moments, but I really don’t want to give anything away, so I’ll just leave it at that.There are other fun sci-fi elements, such as cool tech, ridiculously huge guns, etc.One of the biggest reasons I love the writing in Steelheart is because it’s written so cinematically; you can really imagine it being on a big screen (and I’d be shocked if it doesn’t get snapped up by a production company this year, if it hasn’t been already). The stakes are as high as they can be, and Sanderson doesn’t hold anything back. There were plenty of times where I was left thinking, ‘did he REALLY just do that??’ The action scenes are incredibly well written, and they are extensive in the best way imaginable, which is not always the case in YA fiction.This is a great YA book for guys (in my opinion, as I myself am not a guy) since the protagonist is a really great guy character; I highly recommend it for girls as well though, since its just such dang good writing (fear not girls, there are some romance elements. Not a full blown romance, but its there, trust me). One of my favorite reads of 2013, and I absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel. | 5.0 |
| 2743 | I thoroughly enjoyed The Silent Wife. It is the story of an affluent middle aged couple who have forgone the usual trappings of marriage and children and are living a high class yet simple life in downtown Chicago. Jodi is a psychologist and Todd is a entrepreneur who is a regular cheater. Jodi knows about his misgivings but is an expert in denial. The book details what happens when an affair goes a little too far, and the aftermath that ensues.I tore through this book and read it in about 2 days. There is a fair amount of psychology woven in its pages, making me think that ASA Harrison must have a career in psychology. There are also a lot of Chicago references (which are very accurate!) I don't know if I would have enjoyed this book as much as I did were I not also someone familiar with psychology and Chicago. I am also glad that I didn't read the description, other than this is the "new Gone Girl" (a description that I have to disagree with.... I loved both books, and while there are similarities, they're both great in their own way...), because I actually didn't know how the book was going to end. I can say that I thought it ended a little abruptly, and would have liked to know more about the aftermath. But all that said, this is still an excellent read. | 5.0 |
| 2744 | Another wonderful read onto the next this is a truly favorite just far in this series I look forward to the rest | 5.0 |
| 2745 | Exciting strong characters draw your interest from the beginning. Sizzling romance and continuous action make this a book you won't put down!! | 5.0 |
| 2746 | Awakening by Cassandra Carr is a contemporary romance containing BDSM elements. This one is hard for me to review cause I really don't want to spoil the story for anyone because I really think this is one of those stories that makes it more worthwhile not knowing too much before reading the story.Awakening starts out with college student Vanessa Clark deciding to write a term paper on BDSM so she does research at a local club. She meets Will Astin, a member of the local club, who offers to show her the ropes (no pun intended ;-)). They quickly form a relationship...a very hot and interesting relationship. But with life not everything is sunshine and roses and they face some hardships...which just made me enjoy the story even more.I loved the story...the romance...the drama...and definitely the age gap. Even though it wasn't a huge age gap (in my opinion), I enjoyed it but then again I do have a thing for older men. Highly recommend this story!!! | 5.0 |
| 2747 | Under the influence of the Goddess Athena Efimius an ancient Greek has saved the city many times using time travel. He sends Phevos his son and his( adopted Daughter) Daphne on a mission. They end up in Modern Day Athens where they meet Ksenia and Manos( who are brother and sister also)They work together on the mission and find themselves in the middle of two feuding Gods. An orginal story. I liked all the characters. I loved how the author mixed time travel and mythology. A real page turner, filled with twists , turns and secrets revealed. | 5.0 |
| 2748 | This is my review for Fathers House; the opinions expressed are my own and were in no way influenced by anyone else.Fathers House is a mystery/suspense novel that takes place in Duraleigh, North Carolina. The government officials are busy proclaiming that there is no gang violence and their streets are clean while all along getting kick-backs from a large crime syndicate called Fathers Disciples. No one knows who they are and no one is really sure where they came from. Signs seem to point to Fathers House, a home for wayward boys, run by “Uncle” Mayo Fathers. Is this pillar of the community really a front for a massive criminal empire? Who can you trust when everyone seems to be on the take?Ben Lovison is an assistant in the District Attorney’s office who is given a case to prosecute that involved a savage beating death of a boy who lives at Fathers House by another of his peers, one who also lives at Fathers House. Ben has a history with Fathers House; he is one of their success stories. After the brutal murder of his mother, he is taken in by Uncle Mayo and he not only survives, he thrives. He graduates high school, college and law school. What should be a simple open and closed case becomes anything but. With twists and turns along the way, Ben slowly comes to realize that there is something dark lurking in Fathers House and through the streets of Duraleigh.The story builds very slowly and for readers who don’t have the patience to let the story build, they will probably become disinterested after a few chapters. There are a lot of characters and it’s very hard to keep them all straight, some of them are unfortunately very interchangeable and that really ends up taking away from what really is a very well written story. The plot is strong, and the twists are unexpected for the most part. But the characters tend to get in the way. I think if the cast was pared down a bit and more was done to identify and flesh out some of the more important characters it would have worked much better.Once you make it past the first few chapters, the story really begins to move quickly through the twists and turns and the author does finally connect all the dots together to make a more coherent picture. I’m not sure if this was the intention of the author to have so many threads dangling out in the wind and then have them all tied together by the climax, but that’s definitely how it seemed to me. It was really rough at first to try and keep all the threads straight and try to remember who was who and what side were they really on, but in the end I think it all worked out. Satisfying climax though it was rather fast, a blink and you miss it type.Fathers House has a solid plot with some really solid characters, both good and evil. Too many characters did detract a bit for me and some of them really didn’t lend much to the story itself other than to connect a dot later on. But that’s just one person’s opinion. This is an independently published novel if I remember correctly and while it might turn a lot of people off if it doesn't come from a big name publishing company, this novel was very well edited, very few errors and the formatting was better than I've seen in many, many independently published books. Even the cover was interesting! If you like crime stories, mysteries or suspense, give Fathers House a try. | 4.0 |
| 2749 | This Book Was Brilliant!The author treats us to a book filled with such suspense and intrigue I found that I had to remind myself to keep breathing. The precise and magnificent way the details of the characters, places and emotions are laid out to the person reading this story just blew me away. With no detail left to the reader’s imagination the author creates a crisp and clean slate laying the foundation for the reader to create a wonderful visual as the story plays out.You can’t help but feel the fear, loathing and hope of Sarai. She is a raw, real and brutal character that is so broken you actually want to help put her back together. Victor is a mystery. He will keep you intrigued, confused, engaged, hopeful and hateful and in doing so he will have wrapped your mind around his thoughts. Each in their own way, both Victor and Sarai will own you as you read their story.The other characters that join us on the intense journey are beautifully laid out to us. They weave their way into the story and regardless of how large or small of a part they play they too will stay in your mind and haunt you.Written with such profound perfection the author provides us with twists and turns and never allows for downtime in the story. I found that my eyes could not keep up with my minds demand to read as fast as possible to find out what happens next.This is an extremely fast paced story. Take a little mystery, add many twists and turns, throw in some colorful characters, extreme situations and I promise you will not know what to expect, who to trust and you will be begging for answers. I think it would be impossible for anyone to figure out what happens next, who will survive and who will perish. The author has written this story with such extreme raw, pure perfection I am in awe.I will admit at one point I had to stop reading as I had not realized how tense my body had become, how I had been holding a breath and how I did not want to comprehend the words I had read. Of course at that time I felt it imperative that I share my thoughts with the author so I put the book down and started typing, emotions overtaking the words I sent to her. One other thing that I did which is a bit out of character for me is that before I even finished this book I stopped reading so I could buy the second book in this series Reviving Izabel (In the Company of Killers #2). The desperation to find out what happens next was so intense I needed to know I could continue to read without disruption. Needless to say I loved every word of this story.If you enjoy a story filled with suspense and intrigue this is the book for you. Filled with intense emotions, heart stopping situations, hateful and heartfelt moments, desire and disbelief this book does not disappoint. | 5.0 |
| 2750 | It's rare for me to write reviews but I had to do one for this book. From the very beginning to the very end I cried. It's not often that I cry from reading a book and to have me crying when the story just started is a first for me. The love that Riley has for her dad is so strong that it will never be forgotten. The love between Tanner and Riley is a bond that can't be broken. Their love goes beyond just touching their heart; it touches their soul. Two broken people come together to fix each other when no one else can, forging a path to happiness after so much heartache. Being able to wrench out so much emotions from not just the characters but also the readers is a testament to how amazing Nicky Jayne is as an author.There is a lesson to be learned from this story: no matter how much heartache life throws at you, you can overcome it. In the words of Marci....one step at a time | 5.0 |
| 2751 | This is a really good book. Not only is it concise, informative, and well written, it’s actually quite fun to read it! Anderson was done something that few authors have done — a book that’s for everyone. This is literally such a book, no matter what worldview you may hold, you will find this book helpful and informative.The concept of the book is very simple, make a decision at every section and at the end of it all, you will find out what worldview you have. At the ‘end’ of each route, you will have a summary of the worldview and also a quick evaluation of its strength and weakness of the particular worldview.Anderson should be praised for the comprehensive scope of the number of worldviews covered, each and every summary Anderson almost always points out succinctly some of the problems of each worldview.This is a great book for christians who wants to share with people of other faiths (or with no particular faiths). This would help the christian have a brief understanding of what others believe, and also what are some things that the Christian can ask in response to what they believe. Sure these are not silver-bullet questions, but I do think they are able to good conversion starters. It would also be good christians to give to non-christians who wants to know what kind a worldview he has, and whether he is able to live consistent with his belief.Rating: 4.75/5 | 5.0 |
| 2752 | I really liked this book and the characters of Kate and Heath!! Loved the charisma between them and how they acted so much different when around each other. | 5.0 |
| 2753 | Loved it, Jonas Saul is the best writer ever! Never a dull moment, fast paced till the end and leaves you wanting more. | 5.0 |
| 2754 | I have no doubt that David Perlmutter is at the cutting edge of the intersection of modern Frankenwheat and its dramatic effects on our brain health and mental functioning. It is only a matter of time before these well-reasoned arguments become accepted scientific fact (assuming Big Food doesn't keep fooling the public).This book is easy to read, organized very well, and ends with simple prescriptions for diet and lifestyle improvements that literally can change your life. I know because adopting this low-inflammation lifestyle has definitely changed mine for the better! | 4.0 |
| 2755 | Title: FF: Fantastic FauxPublisher: MarvelWriter: Matt FractionArtists: Michael Allred, Joe Quinones (pencils, inks), Laura Allred (colors), Michael and Laura Allred (covers)Collects: FF #4-8Price: $15.99Well, here's a real turd. I admit that I haven't followed the Fantastic Four very closely for the past few years. I know that Jonathan Hickman made quite a few changes to the general cast of characters when he was writing the book, but I had no idea the book was largely dominated by children, now. And where are the original cast members? What is going on? Sure, I like She-Hulk, but not really in a team book. And the rest of these characters are D-listers, as best. I certainly don't pick up a book like Fantastic Four to read about adventures of children and their reading-glasses-wearing purple dragon nanny. Why are there mole men in the Baxter building? Why is one of them a decapitated head? Why is one a cross-dresser? Aren't mole men asexually grown clones to begin with? And who is this old Johnny Storm character with the burned face and gaping eye socket where his eye should be? Not only was I completely lost while reading this, the stories were not engaging and even off-putting. The book is full of character I know little about, care even less about, and it's illustrated by one of my least-favorite illustrators - Mike Allred. All-in-all, I really couldn't find a single thing I enjoyed about this book. I really couldn't even make it through to the end. I made it about 75%of the way through the book, but even that was a chore. This is the worst thing I've read from Marvel in a few years, and I strongly recommend that you steer clear of this train wreck. I wouldn't pay a cent for this book and Marvel would have to PAY ME to finish reading this trash. An absolutely terrible book!Writing: 2/10Artwork: 2/10Cool Factor: 1/10Value: 1/10Overall: 1.5/10 | 1.0 |
| 2756 | The Golden Keel has been in my head for 35 years. But the Vivero Letter has faded from memory. As such 4 stars is where I must land.There are few current novelists writing on par with Bagley. Ludlum's best might match the energy and vigor by which the stories move along. If you like the "Common man gets caught up in a maelstrom of intrigue" storyline then you are in for 16 wild rides when you read all of Bagley's commendable works.Better than Dan Brown by a country mile. This is NOT Ken Follett whom I like not at all.By packaging two books per purchase the thriller/adventure collector lands a complete set of accomplished, thorough and entirely unique stories which won't to the last one disappoint. | 4.0 |
| 2757 | You enter the story right in the midst of the Korean war, where you met a young American soldier, and a Chinese doctor, and quickly evolves the story of love, loss and life within a war torn country. The story is at times gut-wrenching and graphic, but that is to be expected of a story with such a setting as the Korean war. It is beautifully offset with the well written story-line and the development of the characters, Jasmine the Chinese doctor moreso than her lover, but both are well done none-the-less. It is a story that will pull at your heart strings for these two lovers from very different worlds, all well making you question how two people can find love in such a tragic setting. Well crafted book by Author Catherine Aerie. Well worth the read. | 5.0 |
| 2758 | Someone give me an extra star because this book is off the charts. An older childless couple move to Alaska to homestead in the 1920s to start a new life but also to isolate themselves from the constant reminders of their failure to have children. Alaska is a cold harsh new home but Mabel and Jack find what their missing, what they need. This book is a masterpiece. The plot is inspired by the Russian fairy tale of the Snow Child but it is so much more. I was moved to tears at times about what it means to be a parent, how much we want to protect our children yet we have to let go and why we have to let them be who they are meant to be. | 5.0 |
| 2759 | This is a really in-depth story of the first college year of 5 students who have super powers. It's a long book and very detailed about every little thing. In one way, that annoyed me because it seemed to go on forever. In another way, it was good to see exactly how they came to be what they were at the end.However, the story isn't over at the end of this book and the next one is even longer. Here we go! | 4.0 |
| 2760 | seriously another book that has a lot to do with Nan? I just can't take it anymore with her character. And I feel like the incident with her being abused is just a way for us to be more sympathetic towards her character. But I do love Harlow's strength, and Grant needs to man up, and be a guy who can support and understand Harlow. | 3.0 |
| 2761 | What could be better than 2 Titan stories?! Poor Brock and Sarah have so much to overcome, but prove that their10+ years of marriage had what it takes to overcome the job and save the day. Jenny, kid sister to Sugar, branches outside of Titan to finally land the suave politician that she has loved for years. On to the next novel and I couldn't be happier! | 5.0 |
| 2762 | This would be a great book if I hadn't read Guns of August OR if I was doing research and needed to know each and every memo written during the July March to war. | 3.0 |
| 2763 | Too scary for meI probably won't order this aurhor again even tho I read the whole story to be sure. | 1.0 |
| 2764 | I think there is a great story line that is the same, yet different then others. It kept it steamy without the book being overly sexual. I rated it a 4 because I felt that there was just something missing. It kept me interested but just lack the tingly sensation I get from some others. Also, I feel like it could have had more description. I hope the next one wraps it all the information together so I can rate that one a 5! | 4.0 |
| 2765 | I couldn't put it down. The book was very seductive and mysterious. I can't wait to read the next one. | 5.0 |
| 2766 | Time has gone by and it is good to be reminded of the atrocities of Hitler and how he decimated the Jews. This reminds us by telling the story of a woman who used tremendous courage and survived to tell her story. I highly recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 2767 | The Wide-Mouthed Frog tells the story of a wide mouthed frog who eats flies and asks other animals what they eat. Each animals has a mouth that opens and closes for pop ups. Just when it starts to get formulaic, along comes alligator with a huge mouth. When the book is closed, his mouth fits diagonally and hides in the pages. As soon as you open - wow! his mouth is bigger than the pages of the book!There's also a cute haha ending for parents to enjoy along with children. (I first read this book when it came out while I was in highschool, and the ending was funny for me then, so it's entertaining as far as children's books go.)Pop ups just never can be the most durable books with small children. My son always wants to grab and hit at the pages when I read this to him. He gets so excited when the pages pop up. I have to hold the book a little out of reach, and calm him down to pat, not grab. Still, this books holds up well to children. I check it out from the library, and that lets you know that it really does OK with heavy use, because the pop ups still work in the library copy. I think this is because each pop up is pretty simple, so there is only one or two pieces of paper to make an animal mouth or a splash. Other pop ups I like have intricate pop ups that really don't hold up well to handling by children, but this one is durable and easy to repair in case of a rip.All around, a good interactive book. My tiny baby loves it. | 5.0 |
| 2768 | I like alpha males and I like MC books. However, I can't (or won't) read books when there is cheating (either by H or h), cliffhangers, domestic violence, humiliation and degradation, crazy angst, or when books are populated by people who are TSTL. Unfortunately, this rules out most MC books because they're usually much too gritty (perhaps realistic, but I don't need that much realism in my romance novels), overpopulated by skanks, the H usually cheats, the h is usually a stupid doormat who is treated poorly, and there's some crazy dark themes that run through them. If you don't like those elements in your books but you still love the concept of a MC and lurve alpha males like I do, then this is a good book for you to read.pros (spoilers may be contained):* no cheating! (yay!) This is one of those books where the H sees the h and it's over for him. Finito! Doesn't even look at another woman - he's all about the h.* no cliffhanger (double yay!) I HATE cliffhanger books. I'm soooo tired of trilogies that take years to come out and you're stuck with a cliffhanger that leaves you with a book hangover and sobbing because you have no resolution.* the h is pretty cool. She's not TSTL; she's smart, resourceful, snarky, loyal and all around pretty likable.* the H. I lurve him.cons:* some words are misspelled - the editing wasn't as tight as I'd like, but since I'm not a grammar and spelling nazi, it didn't detract from my enjoyment. It may be distracting for those who go in a tizzy when it's "peaked" instead of "piqued" though.* the epilogue was a little short - the main story lines were all wrapped up, but I kind of miss those long far into the future epilogues a la KA (this book feels kind of like KA lite)Overall, this reminded me of a Kristen Ashley book. It's in the first person, there are a lot of descriptions about clothing, there's a super smitten alpha man, and the h is in danger. If you like KA books, you'll like this one. This reminded me ofMotorcycle Man (The Dream Man Series)andUnder Locke- if you liked those two, you'll enjoy this. It's predictable, but that's not a bad thing when you know what you like - a good romance, likable characters, good prevailing over evil, and a good HEA. Overall, a fun and entertaining read. | 4.0 |
| 2769 | Well written and riveting. You'll want to read all of the books in the series. The characters are well drawn out. | 5.0 |
| 2770 | Very powerful!!! An amazing well written book of pain and healing. This one will make you ugly cry for sure. Keira and Liam are two broken people, & they don't know that they share something. Keira's past keeps her from letting people get to close, the smallest thing scares her and she stays to herself, the only person she will let close is her cousin. Liam who had a loss as well has a hard time moving past the angry. He sees something in Keira and they end up having a beautiful friendship. A relationship that could loose everything if Keira finds out Liam's secret. | 5.0 |
| 2771 | This is a very enjoyable read. The characters come to life; you can see the action and feel everything. When I started this book, I thought it was the first book of a series yet to be written. I am thrilled to find that I am behind the times and there are already four books in the series. I look forward to reading them all. I salute the author for her creativity and attention to detail. | 5.0 |
| 2772 | What do you get when you take a hot, tattooed bad boy and make him fall in love with an equally hot, but burdened girl with too much on her plate and a grievous lack of self confidence? A whole lot of frustration, that’s what.You peel away the layers and discover that the bad boy isn’t really bad at all. He’s just never met a girl that caught his interest long enough to do much but screw ‘em and walk. You discover that he’s actually one of those endangered species – the super sensitive, really smart, fantastically good-looking guy with an edge just waiting to be plucked by the right girl. You get Trey Michaels.What does that girl look like? She looks like a girl who has no clue how gorgeous she is or how much she has to offer because the majority of her life has been devoted to taking care of the people around her in one way or another. She looks like a girl who decided to walk her path forever solo, long ago, because she couldn’t possibly ask anyone else to travel with her. She looks like a girl prone to running instead of working things out. She looks like Kailey Reynolds.And the two of them together? Rollercoaster city. Highest of highs when they can just allow themselves to be with each other, put down their pasts and exist in the moment. Lowest of lows when Kailey freaks out and runs away from Trey or some piece of their individual history gets misinterpreted. All of the in between is spent wondering when they’re going to run themselves of a cliff.This book is, by far, the most drama laden of the series, but only because the circumstances demand it. These are not typical issues that 22-year-olds deal with. These are not typical issues that anyone has to deal with, thank goodness. They’re hard and messy and excruciating. And Michelle Lynn does not shy away from the hardship and the honest therein as she walks her characters through them. She wrings out every last drop of sorrow, anger and frustration so that when and if they choose to be together, they choose it for the right reasons and because they are so in love with each other, there can be no other choice.There were whole chapters that were exhausting to read because of the angst between these two. But by the end I was cheering so hard and so loudly for them, that nothing else mattered. It takes a lot to be two good but damaged people who choose to be good together, forever. And it’s the journey that counts. | 4.0 |
| 2773 | Lacy and Jason face a mystery that has Lacy in the hospital and Jason feeling out of it. As the wedding approaches the intrigue builds. You won't want to miss this or the five other books that proceed this sixth book in the series. I have them all. Great reads each one. | 5.0 |
| 2774 | I really enjoyed this collection of short stories. They reminded me of how much I miss the old days of reading stories in magazines. | 5.0 |
| 2775 | Many review mentioned the inaccuracies of the research. I took a different approach to reading this one in that I remember all of these systems growing up and played the games until I couldn't take it anymore. I enjoyed it for that reason alone.If you grew up in the 80's and had a Nintendo of any variety, then this history of Nintendo will be fun for you. Reading about the NES, SNES and the N64 were my favorite parts of the book. Those were Nintendo's bread and butter and they put out some great games. The beauty of the those systems is that you could play a game without having to buy a huge strategy guide to play them. They were fun and at times made you think a bit. | 4.0 |
| 2776 | A story I thought will be boring because of the era it wasn't. is funny, has handsome sheriff and brother, deceit, a woman in need of a husband and she's not picky. I love the story and going to find out what happens next. | 5.0 |
| 2777 | This book is just so amazing it is hard to write a decent review for it. To start off, the beginning is interesting seeing how both June and Day are coping and what their lives are now like. Then we go into the action of war and complicated political twists that are a refreshing change to this action pact series. The characters are absolutely amazing, the worlds that collide between the colonies and Rebuplic is flawless, and the entire book is just impossible to put down it is so good. My favorite part of the book was actually Ross City, Antartica. I absolutely adored this new world Lu created just outside the Republic's window. The ideas she had and wrote about such as the point system made me want to read an entire book just about that country (New series maybe?).I only had two things I didn't like.1. I understand that both Day and June were having very hard times, but it seemed every other sentence either Day or June's heard was "shattered", or "torn", or "ripped open", and someone was always crying. I understand that it makes sense, but I thought it was a bit much.2. I did not like the final twist at the end of the book. I will not spoil anything, but just say that I felt Day lost everything he had grown to be in Legend in Prodigy. His character had matured so much, he had grown as a character and as a person, and I did not like that all that was just wiped away.Other than those two things, this book still deserves 6/5 stars because it was just AMAZING.I would defienlty recommend reading it, because even though I didn't like the final twist, there is another chapter after that twist that leaves the reader wanting to know exactly what will happen, but you know that the path is "in the light" and is a nice resolution (although I wanted more) to this stunning series. | 5.0 |
| 2778 | I've heard of this meal planning technique but have never tried it before. This book is a well written guide to making the most of your food budget and time while serving your family really good food. I'm eager to try some of these recipes. Highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 2779 | Nobody sees the hilarity of ordinary life the way Dave Barry can. He is a writer without peer. He has to be read and re-read in small doses because your eyes rear-up from laughing. | 5.0 |
| 2780 | After reading the first book in the series, I was hooked. The characters are well written, complete with background and history. Even some of the so-called "bad guys", the demons were easy to like. That said, the reason for only four stars is editing. I'm fairly forgiving when it comes to typos, misused words and the occasional lack of proper capitalization, but please learn how to use commas! I am truly looking forward to more from this author. Keep up the great story line, very unique. | 4.0 |
| 2781 | Why have I not been reading Felicity Heaton books for years and years? I mean really?? Is it lack of proper publicity? Whatever the reason, it has been rectified. I am officially a Heatonite. To date I have read four of her books from three different series and each one is delicious. I do believe this might be my favorite so far. Well, I do love a big blond. So, sue me! In my mind, Tor is a young Dolph Lundgren.I could not have loved Tor anymore if I had drawn up a diagram. He was outwardly emotionless, but oh, so needy inside. He needed validation and worth. Sheesh, he just called out to my inner Carol Brady. I know, I should turn in my "I am Woman" card, but he was so cold.....At first, I was not really a fan of Eve. Her refusal to accept what she was spoke of weakness to me. But Tor understood her, so of course any friend of Tor's....And she did put on her big girl panties. Yaaaaay! I get my card back! Once she snapped out of her "Oh, woe is me" phase, she was actually rather worthy. She did not tolerate slights to her man, nor did she hesitate to ease his fears of not being worthy. Yessss! Stand By Your Man, Tammy!!This series also incorporates one of my favorite aspects of a PNR, the bonding/mating element. In this series they are two different things. The bonding is like the engagement period, but with added supernatural benefits and the actual mating is for eternity. *sigh* Mere human males are soooooo lacking! Meet my expectations! How can they possibly compete with Tor who is approaching perfect? He even understands Eve's need for vengeance. He breaks his moral code to help her. Seriously, how can you not melt at this? Felicity Heaton gets me. She knows what I demand and crave in my romance and delivers in spades. Is it enough for you? Too much? Only one way to find out. Wonderful job, Felicity! Brava. | 5.0 |
| 2782 | How can you not like a book that contains the sort-of Mythos, computer science and humour of the dark sort? And it's is well written. I've enjoyed all Stross' Laundry books and this one starts with a roar and just keeps on. So, everyone knows vampires don't exist, right?EditOk, without giving too much away - please Mr. Stross can you tell us what happens next ASAP? | 5.0 |
| 2783 | Jesuit James Martin is also the author/editor of books such asJesus: A Pilgrimage,The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything: A Spirituality for Real Life,My Life with the Saints,Becoming Who You Are: Insights on the True Self from Thomas Merton and Other Saints,Together on Retreat (Enhanced Edition): Meeting Jesus in Prayer, etc.He tells the story of how the local Abbé Peyramale told Bernadette [after she told him of the vision], "'Ask her for a name... And, as an added test, ask her to make the grotto's wild rosebush flower.' During the next apparition, Bernadette did just that, but the vision merely smiled. No rosebushes bloomed and no name was given... ON march 25, the rosebush was still not in bloom, but a name was given. According to Bernadette, the vision clasped her hands and said... 'I am the Immaculate Conception.'" (Pg. 18)He notes, "We land after a long flight... Seemingly all the hotels and shops at Lourdes have religious names, and it is startling to see a shop selling tacky souvenirs that is named after Charles de Foucauld, who lived in extreme poverty in the desert, or, worse, a knickknack shop under a sign proclaiming L'Immaculeé Conception." (Pg. 27-28)He says, "After Mass in the ornate basilica, someone suggests a visit to the grotto, which I had assumed was far-off. But the church is built directly atop the rocky outcropping, and when i go around the corner and pass huge racks of tall white candies for sale, I am shocked to come upon it... as I approach I am drawn to the obvious peace of the place... Hundreds of people are gathered before the space... Many stand in line to walk through the grotto. Joining them, I run my hand over the smooth wet rock and am astonished to spy the spring uncovered by Bernadette. I am filled with wonder at being here." (Pg. 29-30)Two days later, he recalls, "I am waiting for a turn at the baths. On long wooden benches under a stone portico sit the 'malades,' along with their companions and other pilgrims. Flanking me are two men from our pilgrimage with the Order of Malta... Carved in the stone wall are the Virgin's words to Bernadette: 'Go drink of the waters and bathe yourself there.' Every few minutes an 'Ave Maria' is sung in another language. After an hour, the three of us are called into a small room surrounded by blue and white striped curtains. Once inside we strip to our undershorts and wait patiently on plastic chairs... Inside a small chamber three men stand around a sunken stone bath... One volunteer points to a wooden peg, and after I hang my undershorts, he quickly wraps a cold wet towel around my waist. ('I think they kept it in the freezer for us!' says one of the malades at lunch.) Another volunteer carefully guides me to the lip of the bath and asks me to pray for the healing I need...Two of them gently take my arms and lead me down the steps into the bath, where the water was cold, but no colder than a swimming pool... Here, praying in this dimly lit room, in this spring water, held by two kind people, I feel entirely separated from the rest of my life. It's a kind of mini-retreat... And then---whoosh---they stand me up and point to a small statue of Mary, whose feet I kiss. Then I'm handed a quick drink of water from a pitcher... After the bath, i rush over to the Grotto of Massabielle, where our group is celebrating Mass. And, yes, the water dries from my skin immediately." (Pg. 41-43)This book is an excellent, yet brief, account of a modern pilgrimage to the site. For those who can't/won't travel there themselves, the book does an excellent job of capturing the "atmosphere." | 5.0 |
| 2784 | I liked this book, so am reading Jamie's return to Mars. This is a good book, but I really virtually anything and everything I can find on Mars, so I think this is close to being as good as The Martian, but not quite. However, it has some advantages in terms of having more interaction between the protagonist and others. It is good factually, but was written somewhat before some of the newer discoveries. It has plausible information about finding water on the planet, but it may be over confident in terms of what we know more recently. | 4.0 |
| 2785 | Heather Lyons takes you on a journey with Medusa and Hermes. These are the Greek gods as you have never seen them before-especially Medusa. Get ready to look at things a little differently and to enjoy every single minute of it. | 5.0 |
| 2786 | well written I feel for Jeremy and Sara I hope they get to live happily ever after especially after how huck treated her. | 5.0 |
| 2787 | stuck it in the back of my mind to check out other books she has written, and may read some more on these cold winters up here in MN. | 3.0 |
| 2788 | It is not new for either DC nor Marvel comics to combine a group of heroes into a team.Like the Avengers or The Justice League to show the idea in effect. However You only have to look at odd pairs like the Suicide Squad (DC), Mighty Crusanders (Archie comic), The Society of Suoer Villians (DC), The Defenders (Marvel), Batman and The Outsiders (DC), The Losers (a DC comic war title)(DC) or League of Monsters with Ghost Rider & The Punisher (Marvel)..However this dark team seem to meld so well.The New 52 line that DC comics has done ,has been hit or miss for me. Some of the revamping works, others do not. in my book, due to the crispness of the writing and simple well drawn art, This title is a major hit. Combining such characters as Shade the Changing Man, Madame Xanadu, Deadman, Zatanna, Mindwarp and John Constantine in a warp little team is something to show interest.Since I did not the comic monthly, this title is an interesting pair of horror title sheroes. It focus more of the character ability to move this story. The story makes for good reading, a Supernature force that the SUPERHEROES (Superman,Wonder Woman and Batman) cant handle..and how this force of misfit heroes work as a team. The story line for these first six issues are good. Worth your time and money. I have not read volume two graphic novel , so I cannot judge where they will take this series.I would love to see volume two and see what other DC non super heroes like Brother Power The Geek, Space aged Jonah Hex, Swamp Thing, Phantom Stanger, The Question ,the Doom Patrol and many many others could add to the mix and scope of this book seriesBennet PomerantzAUDIOWORLD | 5.0 |
| 2789 | Really enjoyed Hardwired. Looking forward to book two.Will read more from Meredith Wild. Glad I found this series on Amazon. | 4.0 |
| 2790 | Every time I play the latest Springsteen CD, with its insistent drive and plaintive lyrics, I can't help but slide into thinking about Ulfelder's Conway Sax. Whether Sax is avoiding temptation, fixing up houses, repairing cars, or re-jiggering dysfunctional families, he's right at the core of the working man's American experience. While Sax is given to various macho pursuits and is subject to "red mists" of rage, female readers will enjoy Ulfelder's light touch with payback, car mechanics, chase scenes, and getting that dry-wall up there where it belongs.In "Purgatory Chasm," the first of the series but the third I've read, Sax tries to set to rights his own troubled history as a former race car driver and drunkard. He simultaneously delves into the mystery of an AA acquaintance's apparent suicide and gnarly finances. With his driven girlfriend, his one-footed sidekick, and his AA pals, the Barnburners, Sax stumbles in and out of danger the way most people stumble in and out of the kitchen for their morning coffee. Once you start, you can't put the book down. | 5.0 |
| 2791 | I was in the mood for a story about alternate realities. This does a great job of soothing that itch. It was well written and had good character development. | 4.0 |
| 2792 | Grant and Harlow's story was heartbreaking beautiful! I loved seeing Grant break free from Nan and fall in love! The story's not over yet, can't wait for the conclusion!!! Abbi Glines has done it again!!!! | 5.0 |
| 2793 | I loved this book! The characters were believable, the story is heartfelt and for once in my life, I actually liked a beauty queen. WELL DONE! FUN - a great beach read or for a Saturday off. Worth every minute of my time. I had a little vacation into a sport I love and a few characters Klasky made me care about. | 5.0 |
| 2794 | I have been reading a lot of Dallas Willard's books lately and this one was very accessible. It has his usual sound reasoning and information as well as being inviting to anyone desiring a well thought out approach to the "mystical" aspect of hearing God's voice. Wish that I had read this earlier in my walk with Christ. I highly recommend it! | 5.0 |
| 2795 | This is a zombie story. this is a people story. this is a story written about people in a community that are able to week together in a gated community successfully. very well edited story .very well written that is hope here. This story is written by a nurse and her skills in organization show brightly. I will read book two happily in this series. I highly recommend reading this book. | 5.0 |
| 2796 | Crushed by S.E. Reign5 stars!!OH MY GOSH, I my jaw dropped open and I wanted to yell at my kindle at the end of this one, there was absolutely NO way I wanted it to stop right there, having to wait for the next book!!!I loved this one even more than the first two. The evolving love between Natalie and Elijah is a blend of sweet that makes your heart melt a little for these two, and DANG!!! these two are so hot together they are practically combustible. I was surprised at Elijah's reveal, and am still extremely anxious to find out what Natalie's secret is. I want Elijah to be her "knight in shining armor" so badly in the next book. I really hope the wait for the next book is not very long, I am on the edge of my seat already, waiting for this! Good job S.E. Reign, I'm so hooked my mouth is still wide open in shock at the way this one left off. | 5.0 |
| 2797 | I was confused while reading this book. I kept wondering if I was rereading parts that I had read already. Didn't like it at all. The text was confusing and I discontinued reading the book after the first couple of chapters. | 1.0 |
| 2798 | AUTHOR: quote from Goodreads regarding the author; “J.E.B. Spredemann writes Christian fiction to uplift, inspire, make you laugh, and touch your heart.”GENRE: Contemporary romance fiction; InspirationalSETTING: Modern day New York City and Paradise, PennsylvaniaSYNOPSISOne woman born and raised Amish chooses to leave the lifestyle and moves to New York City. Another women raised in New York City has lost her memory and her family does not know that she is alive.One man has lost the love of his life but finds life in another woman. Another man loses the love of his life and no other woman can ever take her place. He is unable to move forward in his life.CENTRAL FEMALE CHARACTER: BRIANNA, does not want to hear a word about God as He does not fit into her easy and carefree lifestyle. ELIZABETH exchanges in Amish life and moves to the big city but does not deny God evident by her lifestyle.Two women that have one thing identically in common.CENTRAL MALE CHARACTER: CARSON has welcomed the Lord into his life and can move past his grief. He is deathly afraid of going to the dentist. LUKE has built a home to share with his future bride but instead cannot live past his Dear John letter. His grief weighs him down.WHAT I LIKED: Each section and chapter in this book is a comparison of the events in each woman's life; switching back and forth as the story weaves itself into God's plan.WHAT I DID NOT LIKE: Stop the crying every five seconds please.RATING: (5) stars BECAUSE great characters each with distinct personalities and fantastic storyline. You know somehow things are going to meet but this book keeps you wondering how. Bible references are right on target. God’s plan when we put ourselves in God’s hands. | 5.0 |
| 2799 | This story is about the awakening of a self-sufficient mountain man. Being a recluse, he never had to deal with the "cat" of the human species - although he had a mountain lion as a pet. A different kind of western - written by the old master of Western novels. | 4.0 |
| 2800 | I love a good mystery story, but "A Circle of Wives" was much more than a whodunit. The premise was fascinating, but what I most enjoyed were the characters. Writing about each distinct woman in the first person was masterful. Ms. LaPlante was brilliant as she completely switched dialogues from a society grande dame to a country girl from Tennessee, and a couple in between. I adored MJ and her colorful sayings. My favorite was "Butter my butt and call it a biscuit!" I loved your first book, Ms. LaPlante, the second one even more and anxiously await the third. | 5.0 |
| 2801 | Enjoyed this book very much. Would recommend to everyone. Liked how the main character was determined to find groove she's knew have had. | 4.0 |
| 2802 | This is not always a fun read - but good remembrance of days of slaveryKidd writes some mighty interesting books. | 5.0 |
| 2803 | Kept you guessing to the end. Love will always come out on top. Heart wretching choices made by Tobias and Trish. Sad but amazingly hopeful ending. | 5.0 |
| 2804 | My 11 yr old read this book and thought it was awesome. He reads a lot and this book he gave 5 stars. | 5.0 |
| 2805 | Destroyer is an excellent read. The action sequences are intense. The times of quiet continue to build the characters back stories and their current roles. Well written. | 5.0 |
| 2806 | This book had me reading late into the night. It is one of C.J.Box's best stories out of the Joe Pickett series I have read so far. | 5.0 |
| 2807 | It was just ok. Didn't knock my socks off. At the same time, there was nothing that was false or misleading. | 3.0 |
| 2808 | I'm a sucker for a love story and this definitely fit the bill. Lived Matt - the perfect guy for Shel. I'll be reading the rest of the series about Ty & Mel, Summer, and yes even Chase! | 5.0 |
| 2809 | The only things wrong with this book is it could use a bit more detail and be longer, I guess you want good things happen to the hero but you really don't know. | 4.0 |
| 2810 | I am still crying while i write this review... I can't believe it, i wasn't expecting any of it! What a book, what a story! A deeply emotional and truly tragic roller coster ride! So well written, with such amazing characters, the Evans family continues to touch my heart and i think this time my soul! Scarred Love was the first book with Darcie and Reggie's story and despite them still being here, they're in the backseat in this one. The truly dark stars of Tragic Love are Drake and Presley! What can i say other than this book will make you smile, frown, laugh at times, really cry, turn you inside out and shatter your heart! Addictive, heartbreaking, truly and deeply tragic it's impossible to put down! It will make you feel blessed, lucky and guilty to take life and all its pleasure for granted! Despite my tears and sorrow i can't help wanting to know what happens next! This serie is a Must Read!!!! M.S. Brannon chapeau bas, it's on its way to be a master piece!!! | 5.0 |
| 2811 | Really fills the bill, A real help when you need it. | 5.0 |
| 2812 | Shatter Zone - another adventure in the continuing story of survival of the fittest, or maybe the luckiest. This is the continuing story of Ryan Cawdor and his companions in their day to day trek across what is known as Deathlands....This time, Ryan and his group are being manipulated by an unseen enemy, luring them across an imaginary battle line drawn somewhere near Tucson, AZ. A local Barony just might be the battle ground, and to follow this one folks, well, you will just have to read the book. Won't be sorry either. Great read, edge of your seat all the way. Enjoy it. | 4.0 |
| 2813 | *I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*When I heard that this book was based on the poem Annabel Lee by Edgar Allen Poe, I was conflicted. I was excited that someone was creating a story based on a poem by an amazing author, but at the same time I was worried whether or not the book could live up to my standards. I was glad that in the end I gave the book a chance because it turned out to be an enjoyable read.It was written in the first person and while I usually do not like this perspective it worked for this story and I did not mind reading it. The story contains mystery, has romance, and even touches upon magic, although it depends on the character whether it is really magic or not. As for the characters, I was surprised when I found that I was not overly annoyed with any of them (there is usually one character I cannot stand in books). The story was engaging and kept me guessing throughout, and I have to say that I did not expect the ending.Overall Dissever by Tracey Ward was an enjoyable read and I am looking forward to reading other stories by her. | 4.0 |
| 2814 | A lot of historical facts about the beginning the railroads and what impact they had on those with a vision for America along with intriguing facts of social. life and what was expected of young ladies back in that day without any thought to them having a mind in which to learn and. use for whatever they wanted to do. instead they were suppose to fall into a mold of what society expected of them. the authors captured it well that not all of their characters were not going to fit that mold. Enjoyed this book very much. | 5.0 |
| 2815 | it was hard to really feel for the main character/narrator of the book - but it was still a nice light easy read. | 3.0 |
| 2816 | A really great read . Would recommend I enjoyed it from start to finish. such a great read. will make you want to read more. | 5.0 |
| 2817 | I wish that the illustrations had been larger and clearer. The book, itself, is a good size and easy to put in the container with the threads. | 3.0 |
| 2818 | I'm a woman of few words, particularly when I am moved. This book speaks to anyone who, like a rat, has been cursed and pursued for simply trying to survive, has felt alone in a crowd of his own kind, but has searched for and at last found a few square inches of security. "Oh God for a platform and feet that dangle less." | 5.0 |
| 2819 | I have read almost all of the Daniel Silva, Gabriel Allon series. If you love spy books, this is a great series. | 5.0 |
| 2820 | I chose this rating because the characters lived like everyday people. they had heartache and triumphs. they stayed true to their missions at peril to themselves. men treated woman with respect even if they were on opposite sides. | 5.0 |
| 2821 | I have been exposing myself to Abraham teachings for almost 4 years and they are still extremely helpful to me as I find my own sense of balance and peace in my inner world.The final recap in the final section about self-acceptance is a trans-formative thought that creates ease in all areas. | 5.0 |
| 2822 | People of a certain age grew up with "Hints from Heloise" in the newspaper and in her 16 books. More recently, Linda Cobb has assumed the title: Queen of Clean and published her own clutch. The web is full of green ideas on how to deal with all kinds of common household tasks. There is nothing new to be said about household uses of salt, vinegar, baking soda, olive oil and lemons and I do not think this book is needed.In addition, the layout makes the book difficult to use on an e-reader.I received a review copy of 501 Amazing Uses for Salt, Vinegar, Baking Soda, Olive Oil and Lemons by Laura M. Westdale (Baker & Taylor Publishing Group) through Netgalley.com. | 3.0 |
| 2823 | Johnny and Sean hit a grand slam with Season 2 of The Beam! I enjoyed the futuristic, funny and smart thrill ride that was Season 1 but Season 2 is so much better. The elaborate world that is the NAU in 2097 really comes to life this season and this is one of the smartest depictions of a future world that I've had the pleasure of reading. These guys paint a picture that causes you to rethink how you live your life now by showing you how things might be 90 years in the future. If you like political thrillers or Sci-Fi, The Beam is for you. | 5.0 |
| 2824 | This is the first I read of Shay's and it will not be the last. I was very interested in this book since I haven't read anything like this, but I am a fan now. I loved that he fell for her as she did him but blows how they can't be wed. I like the characters, I hope there will be another book.. | 5.0 |
| 2825 | ‘Til Dirt Do Us PartEdith MaxwellKensington, May 27 2014, $24.00ISBN: 9780758284648In Millsbury, Massachusetts, Cameron Flaherty caters her first organic dinner party on her farm where she grows the products being served. The kitchen is in her barn and the dining facility placed outdoors under a tent. Her eighty guests enjoy the meal.Cam feels euphoric over her successful venture until the next morning when the body of irritable diner Irene Burr is found in a sty on her neighbor’s pig farm. The evidence proves the deceased was a murder victim and the police suspects Irene’s stepson Bobby. Fearing the impact on her business and also believing Bobby, who she knows from his work on her barn, did not kill his cranky stepmom, Cam and the suspect’s friend Simone Koyama the mechanic investigate.The second Local Foods whodunit (see A Tine to Live, A Tine to Die) is an enjoyable amateur sleuth anchored by a strong look at the organic and local foods farm industry. Although Cam’s rationalizations for sleuthing seem unlikely, readers will appreciate this fun cozy (including the recipes especially tasty is the Sweet Potatoes Empanadas).Harriet Klausner | 4.0 |
| 2826 | As I sit here reflecting back to this story, I am still at a loss to what I want to say about it. It was FAR from my normal read and I was not expecting what Jessica produced. I have read almost ALL of JS' books and with each one I get a new experience and I do not get the same thing over and over. Even with all her romance novels, with each one, there is a different aspect to it and I am always left wondering if this author has any kind of life or is she a super human that can just knock out a novel in a short amount of time. I don't know what it is but if she keeps producing books like she does, then I'm not complaining.Although, I do want to go out and buy her lots of drinks and a night out where she isn't sitting hunched over a computer letting characters run rapid through her fingertips!Anyway, back to the story. I really was not expecting what I got with this book. It was a lot more than I expected and it was creepy as crap!!! I am also a big scaredy cat and it was probably not wise of me to read this in the middle of the night!! At one point, I threw my kindle down and got a drink of water because I was freaked the freak out!! When I got my nerves under control, I finished and was left more confused and with more questions than while I was reading.There were so many "WTFs" uttered through this book that I didn't know if I was ever going to figure the mystery out and then when it all ended, I still didn't know WTF was going on. I am not going to put the questions I asked myself at the end because it will give the story away and I would hate to do that to anyone interested in reading this. But if I could describe this book in one word, it would be CRAZY!!!Now, since a couple days have passed and I am STILL thinking about this book, I have finally figured out what JS was trying to do. Where she took these character"s" because if my (almost) degree in Psychology has taught me anything, it's people will learn to cope with traumatic events anyway they can. What Maddie did and experienced is enough to make anyone lose their poop and she definitely lost her s***. And then the ending!!OMMGGG the ENDING!!!AHHHh creepy as Freak!!!Bravo, Jessica Sorensen for taking me on a dark roller coaster ride, full of WTFs, OMG, this biOtch is crazy utterances. And of course, for the mystery that is very carefully woven into this plot that you really can't and WON'T figure out until the very end and even then you are scratching your head asking, "Was this real??"...Overall, I give this book a 4/5 "that biOTch was crazy" STARS!!! I would give 5 but there are still questions I don't know the answer too and I like all my questions answered!! | 4.0 |
| 2827 | The begining of the story was tragic, but how the main characters came together was beautitful. There was humor and I absolutely loved the little girl. You will not regret getting this. The only thing is I wish it was longer. | 5.0 |
| 2828 | Good book. kept hour interest and had some really good parts that kept your attention. I would recommend it to anyone | 5.0 |
| 2829 | PERHAPS ONE OF HER BEST! Really beautiful non-traditional love story. Gritty and deeply moving. Well developed characters and thought provoking subject. | 5.0 |
| 2830 | This series reminds me of William Least Heat Moon's "Blue Highways" and "River Horse." Different modes of transport; similar themes. I especially love the interaction with colorful local characters, the very accurate descriptions of the landscape, and the mention of many local hospitality businesses along the route, with their unique culinary offerings and gracious (or otherwise) employees and/or proprietors. If the reader takes the time to bookmark the interesting stuff and spends some time on-line between reading sessions he will find that many if not most of the mentioned places actually exist. Plus it's great fun and very informative to follow the route using one's favorite mapping program.One caveat: Heat Moon's narratives have the ring of total truth; this series, while populated with realistic people and absolutely real places, often contains just enough implausibility to give it a slightly fictional flavor, as if some of the events have been exaggerated or maybe just tailored to fit the story.I eagerly await the fourth installment. Five stars all across the board. | 5.0 |
| 2831 | I expected a typical regency romance novel when I started this book, and in some ways, it was. Clarissa is a "ruined" spinster whose elopement ended in abandonment by her groom, disownment by her family, and had her in the position of housekeeper for a distant cousin for the last five years. When the cousin died, the new owner of the estate dismissed her, so she answered an offer to be a governess in the Caribbean to the daughter of a sugar plantation owner, an acquaintance of the cousin. She is an active abolitionist and her plan is to secretly research how slaves are treated, first hand, so she can write an expose about it when she returns to England in a few years. The ship is owned by her new employer, and is bringing supplies to the plantation, so there are only a few passengers, all headed to the same island. On her ship, she meets the youngest son of an Earl, who is a solicitor. Allen is traveling to the island to a neighboring plantation to inform his father of the death of his mother and the Earl's wife. Also traveling with them are the newly wed overseer of the Lemarchand plantation, Clarissa's destination, and his wife, who appears to have run a brothel prior to her wedding to Blight, the overseer. Lovely, refined folks they are not. The Blights get horrible seasickness, so instead of Allen and Mr Blight sharing one cabin and Clarissa and Mrs Blight sharing the other, Allen and Clarissa end up sharing a very small cabin.... This is where the story starts to vere off from traditional regency romances.There is quite a lot of energetic sexual activity between Clarissa and Allen, but no promises for the future or declarations of love. When they get to the island, they meet Mr Lemarchand, more commonly known as March. There is a lot of historically accurate information included in the descriptions of life on the plantation and the jobs and treatment of slaves, both at March's plantation and at the Earl's. March is attractive and attracted to Allen and to Clarissa. This definitely is not your typical regency romance. There are some very racy scenes between March and Allen, March and Clarissa-whom he makes his mistress, in addition to being the governess-, and between all three of them. Ai-yi-yi! There are some serious abuses of power by Blight and some interesting plot twists that kept me engaged until the end.I didn't know if I liked either of the male "heroes" all that much at first meeting them. Allen was sarcastic and tended towards rudeness, he wasn't sure what he was doing with his life, he had no purpose. He managed to overcome all that, even though he went through a horrible ordeal, he really "found" himself, was able to verbalize his emotions and gained a perspective about his past and a purpose for his future. March started off with the strikes against him of being a slave owner who really didn't know what went on in his own properties, and he believed everything that Blight told him. He was rather arrogant as well. As the story progressed, March emerged as a man who knew his days were numbered and wanted to have people around him who loved him and would care for his daughter. He liked to be in charge of the few things that he still could be, and really loved extravagantly, even if unrequited. Clarissa, too, gained a lot of knowledge about herself and her capacity for love and different definitions for love. She was able to gain the trust of some of the slaves and get information for her expose and she was able to make a difference in the life of her charge as a governess.I ended up really liking the story, even though I started out unsure. It was certainly different, and not for the kiddies or those looking for a "clean" read. I'll go with the author and give it "A Certain Latitude".Heat factor hot. | 4.0 |
| 2832 | it does have a plot, a very good plot at that. loved it. I deff recommend it. read it in a day. | 5.0 |
| 2833 | Constance Cherry's book is a wealth of information. What a fresh way to look at worship planning! I highly recommend to worship planners and worshipers alike! | 5.0 |
| 2834 | I developed a soft spot for Perry in book 1 and was thrilled to see him finally fall in love. The book is sweet and loving and demonstrates how no matter what our past mistakes may be, love can make the future better. I would love to see more of all the characters and their love stories. | 5.0 |
| 2835 | I liked Rylee's grit, passion and drive. The use of humor mixed in everywhere, the word play, the relationships, interaction of characters and all mixed together to create a really intriguing story. It left me wanting more. To be honest, I read the entire book in one sitting. It's going to be a tough day at work tomorrow, but it was worth nit. | 5.0 |
| 2836 | I had no clue what to expect when picking this book up but I have to say it was one of the better reads I've had in a long time. | 5.0 |
| 2837 | I won't spend my time reading it. | 1.0 |
| 2838 | This is one of the best books I have read in a long time, it was a captivating story. You can read other reviews if you want more information about Nora and Jillian story, or you can get the book and start reading it....You won't be disappointed! | 5.0 |
| 2839 | Good book. An easy read. Keeps your interest, so it is one that is hard to put down. Having read this author on many occasions, not my favorite of her books, but it is still a good one. | 4.0 |
| 2840 | I like classical literature, but cannot understand why this one is so popular today. Perhaps because of the recent movie version. The premise of forgiveness is good, but the telling of the story drags on and on with all the tangents describing the historical background information. One chapter on the sewers of Paris might be enough, but seven or eight? One chapter on the battle of Waterloo, but seven or eight, all just to introduce a character? I guess the readers in the 19th Century enjoyed such, but is you want the story, get the abridged version. | 3.0 |
| 2841 | By far one of the BETTER adult contemporary romance novels. Loved how the relationship developed and I especially loved how smart and funny the main character was... Really a good read!! | 5.0 |
| 2842 | Let's face it, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross is the guru of loss. I have used this book for over 20 years and find it very applicable to many situations we face. A must read for grief counselors. | 5.0 |
| 2843 | As usual Philip Gully is a great story teller. I look froward to each of his books. This is a story of a special gift for his wife and the humorous story that forms around it. | 4.0 |
| 2844 | I appreciate this book for providing context for the statistical techniques I have learned and have put into practice. I found the author's perspective on chaos theory insightful, but overall the mix of statistical discussion and biography was not very engaging. Also, the author refers to Leibniz as a nineteenth-century mathematician. Leibniz, co-discovered of the Calculus, lived and worked in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. This kind of error makes me wonder what other factual errors are contained in the book, given that Leibniz is such a prominent figure in the history of mathematics and philosophy. I would have expected a good technical editor to have caught an error such as this. | 3.0 |
| 2845 | I thoroughly enjoyed this fast-paced storyline. It was not dragged out to infinity and has a curious twist. Insightful re job, what it does to a marriage and parenthood. I did see some glaring proofreading or typographical errors: Jessica vs Jasmine and was it 215 or 315. Easy to gloss over. Not the writer's fault. I would read more by this writer. | 5.0 |
| 2846 | I really enjoyed this book, though it reads like a YA or Teen book, which is probably its intended audience. Still, despite my teen years being many decades ago, I enjoyed this first book of the series and I am looking forward to reading the remaining two. | 5.0 |
| 2847 | This is a sort of strange story that reminded me of Slum Dog Millionaire. A five year old Indian boy becomes separated from his brother, hops a train thinking he'll find his brother on the train, and eventually falls asleep, and eventually finds himself alone in Calcutta. Illiterate, he doesn't know the name of his home town and takes to the life of beggar. Fate intervenes after some frightening experiences and the boy is placed in an orphanage. Eventually he is adopted by a Tasmanian couple and finds not only a new family but a new homeland.For Saroo Brierley, life is good but as he grows older and matures he has a gnawing desire to find the home and family he lost. Based on his memories and Google maps, he uses a methodical formula to hone in on what I can only describe as the logical places that he might have come from. Armed with concrete information that matches his memories, he heads to his hometown and locates his mother.Though my description is highly simplified, this is an interesting story which tugs at the heart and is every parent's worst nightmare. It speaks of childhood memories and the desire to get information in the digital age.I liked this book. It was interesting and had a big payoff in the end with Brierley eventually finding his family. It sort of defies the odds esp. when you consider just what a heavily populated country India is. Ultimately, this is a great read for anyone who likes a little suspense tossed into a real life story with a lot of unexpected turns. | 4.0 |
| 2848 | Dracula always had a Romanian name, Vlad. However how the author started the story was so interesting I wasn't sure if the the was about the" undead" or about a new scientific way to exploit humans. I was pleased how the author wove the story. | 4.0 |
| 2849 | J.S. Lewis, certainly has a way with words. It's a well described, well written novel. I loved the Jamaican "accent", I could almost hear the characters talk. I couldn't put the book down, until I read the last page. (so, didn't get much sleep last night.) Excellent book, excellent story and an excellent author. | 5.0 |
| 2850 | James Trenchard is a lawyer at Bingwell, Brock, and Bacon ... This is the first place He has an encounter with Ethan Williams , one of the new junior team members in the advertising firm.James immediately is attracted to Ethan but his reputation it is not so good. Until one night that James ask Ethan for help ... and Ethan discovers one of too many secrets behind James faade.James has been in denial for a couple of years and he needs help ... but most of all he desires and needs Ethan's friendship ...This is a story that will make you cry and also will make you think about reality of many men in general.I will recommend this book ... | 5.0 |
| 2851 | Jane Austen is without a doubt a wonderful author. I can read this book over and over again. I only wish the story was longer and we could see how Elizabeth and Mr Darcy's marriage played out. I can imagine very much in love with little ones. | 5.0 |
| 2852 | Reject High is a school for children with behavior problems. Jason Champion is sent to Reject High after having another bout of misbehaving. Once there he meets a cast of unforgettable friends. After receiving a crystal, he is introduced to a “new” world. Jason finds him entangled in an unexpected turn of events, including solving a murder.Let me start off by saying this – I was captivated by the cover before reading the first page of this story. I have become a fan of YA novels in the past few years, so I was very excited to review this title. I absolutely loved this story. The characters and their individual powers made the words leap off the pages. This book is far from predictable. Readers will find themselves engrossed in this story from beginning to end.Author Brian L. Thompson does an excellent job of creating a story that transports readers to another dimension. I know as a kid I wished I had supernatural powers – from being invisible – being able to tell the future – fly – leap over tall buildings and etc. This author doesn’t miss a beat in book one of this series. There is adventure, mystery, and some intense subjects.If you are a fan of the supernatural then this is the book for you. If you are looking forward to stepping out of your comfort zone then this is the book for you. I can’t wait to read more from this series. | 4.0 |
| 2853 | A must read!! The plot is so thick you can't cut it with a knife! The characters well written!! Falling in love with a thug is all good except for the consequences. Loyalty and betrayal at its best. Can't trust old friends!! Ride or die chick is exactly what she is but will fate have the final say so!! Can't wait for part 2 | 5.0 |
| 2854 | Fun easy read, Like collections, you get to know the main charters so well.Enjoyed , my first time to read this author. | 4.0 |
| 2855 | I enjoyed reading this book, the storyline was wonderful if a bit sad at some points, but it ends on a good note. The romance is clean and fun to read! | 5.0 |
| 2856 | This book was...ok. It has mostly very valid arguments, and some are even well written. But it's not for the armchair philosopher. Too many are needlessly repetitive, and overburdened with little, technical details. A few are sloppily written, and come across as too angsty or too coy. Overall, it's a bit dry, a bit long winded, and spends too much time making it's various points. All of which are definitely valid, it's just a shame they aren't better scripted and more concise. | 3.0 |
| 2857 | but I'm not going to buy the strange ingredients just for some occasional sweet! I found one recipe I got excited about the cookie and the ingredients were fine but then I looked at the instructions and gave up.....They do look interesting for some gourmet type and or desperate sugar addict to get their drug of choice. | 2.0 |
| 2858 | I picked this up when lauren Taylor (another newer author whose series I fell in love with) recommended it. It's a good book, looking forward to continuing the story, hoping she can keep up the series the whole way through. | 5.0 |
| 2859 | This book contains three short stories all dealing with sexy firemen. The summary includes blurbs about each individual story.**ARC received on behalf of Kensington Books from NetGalley**Overall Book Rating: 3.5 StarsWhat I Loved About Each Story:Fired Up- I thought this was a great way to start off the book and it was also my favorite of the three. I immediately enjoyed reading about Hannah and her sexual adventures with Cole. I could not imagine coming face to face with my fantasy lover after the games they were playing especially thinking he would never show up at her front door step. I think it is super hot and very alpha that he went out to her watchtower to check in on her and his first sight of her was from a distance, watching her bathe in a waterfall. From that moment on, I couldn't keep me eyes off of the page. After wrapping up this story, I wanted more of Hannah and Cole."What if I want to take the chance, want to see if we could have something more? What if I want more than just the nights?"Sizzle- While Fired Up was very arousing and sensual, Sizzle was cuddly and flirtatious. First of all, where do I get her job shooting delicious fireman for an article and calendar? I thought it was charming watching Maysen chase after Clay to get him to participate in her project. Despite being burned previously by a woman who was only in town for a short time, Clay opens himself to Maysen. Overall, it is a very delightful story with a little bit of drama and a happy ending."You look like you want to devour me," he said, low and husky. She wouldn't lie to him about the way she felt. "I do." "That is handy, since I want to devour you too."Five-Alarm Masquerade- While this story was entertaining; it was my least favorite of the three. I felt the story was rushed and jumped all over the place. Abby house catches on fire and destroys all of her pictures of her family. For some reason, Abby sticks out to Gavin, the fireman who helps soothe her after the fire. After that, the story takes a weird turn and gets to be slightly farfetched. This story deals with a heavy story line for a short story. There is so much going on for Abby and Gavin that the author needed more time to really develop each character and to me, that is why the story felt rushed and lacking."Seeing you like this tempts me to want to keep you here all night," he murmured against her flesh, trailing his nose along her skin and inhaling deeply. "To do incredibly naughty things to this sexy body, for as long as I want."Read this review and more at [...] | 3.0 |
| 2860 | Ms. Moran helped to demystify veganism in this volume which contains the practical and theoretical concepts surrounding a plant-based lifestyle. It is quite comprehensive, to say the least. Main Street Vegan is a good start and a must read for every new vegan (yesterday marked 2 months for my transition from vegetarian to vegan). | 5.0 |
| 2861 | Ms. Muir is a briliant writer who knows her military info, and her attention to detail shines through in this book. Sexy, nail-bitingly tense, and an all-around awesome read. More, please! | 5.0 |
| 2862 | A Dangerous Element: Gregory S. LambColonel Mark Coolhand Reynolds is behind closed doors in a psych ward being given meds that will hopefully erase his memory. Many other combat soldiers both officers and enlisted men are among the patients in this hospital being given these drugs. Entering the halls you see them carrying a special project notebook having to add their thoughts and notes before begin allowed to leave their daily meeting. As each person leaves he/she is told to stand in line and get their meds. But, Mark is smart, realizes what is happening and hides the meds within his cheeks and never swallows anything. The year is 2011 the month is December as the story flashes back several years to where it all began. Just what does the government want him and others to forget? Why are they going to such lengths to keep these people you might say in captivity? What will happen if he finally escapes? A Dangerous Element is the work of retired USAF Colonel Gregory S. Lamb and will bring you up close and personal into Iran, its borders and smack in the middle of their nuclear weapons development program. Readers will learn just how they plan to develop the weapons, the materials used and how one Mossad agent and one Iranian scientist work together but for different reasons to help Iran become a nuclear power. An undercover and top-secret weapon, which was developed by DARPA, is an integral part of what is about to be revealed.The Iranians have developed an nuclear enrichment program at Natanz, which Israel and the United States wants destroyed. An American covert operation to take it down goes bad when a virus that has been placed in the facility’s closed control network is found.

Former combat pilot, Colonel Mark "Coolhand" Reynolds holds the key to unraveling the cast of shady characters involved in the operation and cover up. In doing so, he becomes a target of another top-secret weapon developed by DARPA. With Iran threatening retribution and the start of a thermonuclear war, Coolhand doesn't have time to fix things the right way.Author Gregory S. Lamb, a retired USAF Colonel, has drawn upon a wealth of personal knowledge and experience to create this believable, contemporary, military thriller. With a strong protagonist, and interesting cast of support characters, Lamb takes the reader on a roller coaster ride involving a compromised US plot to disable Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities, an attempted government cover-up, and enough action and intrigue to make the book hard to put down.
Dr.Farrouck “Reza,” Khedem decided to enter a ten-kilometer event sponored by a group of runners from the University of Isfahan. Whether by accident, fate happenstance, he becomes friends with another runner named Heydar. A strong friendship ensued as they decided to workout together on a regular basis and a solid trust came about. But, who is friend really is and where he works provides a strong element of suspense for readers.While their friendship developed Mark Reynolds was placed at Langley Air Force Base where he presented of a program he created called FACE or Fighter Aircraft Communications Enhancement. Briefing in front of the Major General Glazer who welcomed him with accolades for his work would send him to many bases all over the world.Next we find Reza on the track with his new friend Heydar and as their friendship becomes stronger he explains the changes the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran is undergoing and temporarily moving his projects closer to the research and development nuclear reactor near the “Isfhan campus.” With his wife finally leaving Tehran, his life seeming on the right path Reza had no idea that that things were about to take a different turn. Heydar had his own agenda and working with the CIA and other agents his job was to find a way to infiltrate and learn how to control and command the Natanz facility. Learning the possibilities of point entry was vital and just how he hoped would come from his friend Reza. Discussing with his friend his role in Iran’s uranium enrichment techniques he hoped to come up with a plan that would destroy what ever the Iranians were doing and hopefully not get caught. But, others whom he thought were working with him would soon learn were using him until the job was done. As we once again meet Snake or Wormwood his affiliation with him was limited and whose role lethal.The catalyst for what would happen will surprise you and the technology used everyone wishes they had access too. Not everyone would notice changes in their computer codes or extra information flashing across their screens. Hiding in plain sight is someone close to the others and what happens is more than explosive.A virus placed inside the computer network of an Iranian uranium facility and those responsible in the US government have to find a way to cover it up. Coolhand realizes that is might be the only one that can unravel this mess but first he needs to disappear, go off the radio and find a way to stop what the President of Iran has planned.Finding his way from Afghanistan, Cyrus, Virginia and across the globe the author takes readers inside Natanz, in the mind of a rogue CIA agent named Snake, and allows us to see first hand the depths to which we will go to take down an adversary as you read Chapter 18 and learn exactly what others experienced when the virus hit. But, Mark finally escapes Bethesda and finds himself in need of help. But, just how Coolhand manages to evade his captures and find his way to some type of freedom is quite ingenious. Throwing up those that are trying to follow him and someone claiming to be his friend, just how will he manage to stay alive?But, within every mission that goes wrong there is a scapegoat or someone that will be held responsible as Reza realizes an act of friendship that he thought was a wonderful kindness would be his downfall and much more. Hoping to find a way to escape he learns the identity of someone involved and that might be able to help him.Listening to Snake and hoping that he would learn more about the virus or STUXNET, we find out just what he has in mind for those involved and hope that Mark can stop him before it’s too late. Betrayals, lies, deceits, plans that go sour and so many lives at stake as we learn more about the many missions that Mark was slated for, the video war games and two women that would play an important role. One was involved in administering the “designer” drug that he experienced at the beginning of the novel and later on when he lost memory of certain incidents. The other a Mossad agent linked to the first but how and why?So, what would happen if the tables were turned and Mark had the power to administer to others what was done to him? Midview-Ultra: What will he do when he gets close to his victim? Will he be able to pull it off and supply Iran with someone to blame? Will MISIRI get their man and hand him over to Ahmad? An ending so explosive and a mission that did not end. What is the final outcome and where will Mark go next? What happens to those involved and will Iran go through with her threats? From Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, Cyprus, Washington, Maryland and Virginia this novel explores many different issues dealing with nuclear war and weapons of mass destruction. One air force pilot that just wants to get behind the wheel of a plane and fly. A government that has other plans for him. A CIA agent, scientists, psychologists and those that are affluent in making uranium-enriched bombs provide and ending so explosive so deadly that only author Gregory S. Lamb could provide. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is at the center of this novel and in reality it is responsible for the development of new technologies for use by the military. These technologies will have a major effect on the world as well as computer networking and more. “Today, DARPA’s mission is still to prevent technological surprise to the US, but also to create technological surprise for our enemies.” Wikipedia. What’s next for Coolhand and just where will he wind up? Only our five star Colonel and Author can tell you that when I present him with FIVE GOLDEN EAGLES for writing this suspense filled, fast paced plot and outstanding novel with a character that is strong, straightforward and smart. | 5.0 |
| 2863 | 5 freaking hot stars!!! Loved Jude and Lexi!!!! Loved all the characters in this book. Great start to a series. Just finished Alluring Seduction (book 2) & that was great too!!! Looking forward to more books by Ms.Turner. | 5.0 |
| 2864 | I like books that cast evil characters in ways cause me to almost like them. Not that I admire evil deeds or condone pardoning them; rather, I like to have my perceptions and preconceived notions challenged. The Widow File does a good job of this. I enjoyed reading the story, which delivers a few surprises in its fairly fast-paced track. There were a couple of times I had difficulty identifying which character was speaking or being described but, overall, this was not a problem. | 4.0 |
| 2865 | I loved this book. The time period, the cutoms, the characters and the history added wonderful layers to a fascinating story. I will definitely read another of this series. | 5.0 |
| 2866 | This book is pretty good had me at the first page Michel is very interesting character and so is his twin brother well on too book two | 4.0 |
| 2867 | I am not a Zombie / Man Eater fan but after meeting Linda Kay Silva at a writers conference and she was very intriguing I decided to buy this book. I did and LOVED it. This is not just about man eaters. It's a true romance that sticks with you. I highly recommend this book and this Author. | 5.0 |
| 2868 | This was the story of Allison's best friend Sam. She was a much better friend than Mark's lover. Her idiosyncrasies regarding intimacy grew tiresome and went on and on. I enjoyed the "catch up" of Allison's and Damien's life and I loved Mark (although he was no Damien), but I would have liked more romance or mystery or SOMETHING besides Sam's freak outs throughout the story. | 3.0 |
| 2869 | I just finished reading this and I loved every page. It is all about finding your one true love. Even though it is looking you right in the face you might never realize it. The characters were sweet and lovable. I cannot wait to read more from this author, was given this book by Entangled Bliss for the purpose of a review. All opinions are my own. | 5.0 |
| 2870 | I must admit I haven't read that many MC books, I am drawn to them because that portray a culture that is so far from me that it could be, and is a totally different world. But that is the beauty of reading that we can be taken to places we would never go and meet people we would never usually meet.Madison garners your sympathy from the beginning, living the way she does and gabbing been bought up the way she was but "One thing my mother's neglect, although I didn't even recognize it as such until many years later, had not done to me was to drown me in self-pity. No, I was tough as nails, with a hardened box turtle's shell to the barbs of the outside world. No one can hurt you if you don't feel anything for them, right?" Yet even with this she still struggles with her self worth and does throughout the story, a tough front but hurt inside and always lacking that idea that she is worthy to be loved.Ford at the start just seems to be subservient to his dad, the head of the club, but as we see Ford grow he becomes more and draws out from his fathers shadow to become very much his own person. Always in the back of his mind is Madison, the one that got away. And you know that his love is strong, stronger than the other bonds except maybe that to the club, not his dad but the club.Cropper, Fords's dad has to be mentioned because he is the villian, and a true villian he is "Cropper sauntered forward, long gorilla arms swaying. Cropper did resemble an ape, so the ape hangers on his Super Glide were apropos. His greying hairline was so low he looked like he'd gotten into the stupid line twice" not only looking like one but being one.There are a lot of secondary characters and they provide a good backdrop and flesh out the story to make it real.This I was an exciting foray into a new world that held me, and kept me reading until the end. This is the start of a series I believe but there is a HEA which I was grateful for because both Madison and Ford deserved that.I received a free copy for an honest review | 4.0 |
| 2871 | 5 stars***** These are no ordinary guys. Bad ass at the start, Knox reveals his compassion and honesty by falling in love. Great story line of a woman attorney who defends, falls in love and confronts her past. Awesome series!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 2872 | Ordered these last year for all the men in our family for fathers day, they are ok but I haven't really heard a lot about how the guys liked them. | 3.0 |
| 2873 | This is the 2nd in the series and is even better than the first one. The mystery is just as good. You won't figure it out which makes it more fun. The romance is great. I highly recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 2874 | Very cute love story. short and sweet. easy to read in just one sitting. Steamy at times with a HEA. | 3.0 |
| 2875 | 1. What we won't do for love2. Married to his lies3. The lies we tell for love4. Love, lies & lust5. No ordinary loveThis is how the series go in order. | 5.0 |
| 2876 | I wanted to learn more about Viet Nam history and culture. This book has done exactly that. It is very well written. | 5.0 |
| 2877 | This was a cute story, but it had drama too. Lots of heartache, breakdowns, and love. Quick and easy read! | 4.0 |
| 2878 | The idea of finding and sending one thousand white women to live with the Indians as part of a pact to secure land and peace for settlers is interesting. Some of the book rings true while some parts are too unbeiivable. Some good discussion but most of the book club members felt it was so so and would not go out of their way to give it to others. | 3.0 |
| 2879 | The second book in The Back-Up Series is phenomenal! Jack Lair is to die for and the story sucked me right back in! There is happiness, hearbreak, anger, and pretty much every emotion you can think of! Looking forward the the 3rd and final book of the series. Absolutely recommond this series! | 5.0 |
| 2880 | If you want to read a great book this is a must read! Well written and parts made me laugh. | 5.0 |
| 2881 | A book many will enjoy. You like mystery, the book is full of mystery and suspense. Adventure enough for those who like murder and bloody circumstances as well as those who love history and it's perspective...of either Ireland and it's long standing quest for freedom or the trials and tribulations women under the thumb of their husbands endured in years past. And of course what would a book about Ireland be without romance. This book has it all.I highly recommend it, and will be looking for other books from Judy Leslie. | 5.0 |
| 2882 | Bought it, love it, am waiting for part 2. | 5.0 |
| 2883 | Nicola Marsh always manages to capture me in the first paragraph and never disappoints in the story area as a whole. Her whit and fabulous story lines and absorbing characters manage to capture my attention fully and hold me until the very last second. This story was a complete page turner, I did not want to put it down.Dominic definitely off the page SEXY!!! Loved him. His past has made him who he is today but his family has kept him grounded. His troubles with people is completely understandable being used and not really feeling like he has anyone interested in him for him other than his title or belongings. Trust is a huge part of his life and he takes it very seriously. As a man he is wonderful he has some excellent flirtatious lines that get Zoe ramped up.Zoe is hilarious she is completely blunt and entirely honest no holes barred. LOVE that!!!! I love how she flirts with Dom and the way she sees him. I love that she never gave up on on Dominic listening to her presentation. She is entirely suited to Dom's character as a the female lead, her honesty will get her everything.The whole Kidnap and make him listen is a great idea, who doesn't want to kidnap an Italian Price for a fantasy or four.Their physical attraction is immediate within seconds of their first meeting and it sizzles from that second onward. Their sexual attraction is very potent and they come together in an explosive and surprising union which is off the charts hot. The first encounter is a sizzling scorchfest and leaves you little time to fan yourself until the next bout.Them falling in love is inevitable and I love that their time together on the island cemented their bond. Having two leads fall in love with such a high sexual attraction and physical bond can be hard to convince readers that the love is real yet Nicola Marsh takes that challenge and and blows your mind.Catarina the Queen is Hilarious and a closet matchmaker who hopes for her grandsons happiness hopefully with Zoe. Her involvement in them getting together is crucial, she is the voice that gives them the truth they needs to realise what they have.The islands sound beautiful and spectacular I want to go and I want Dom with me.After reading this I really need to read the first in the Feel the Heat series (Wicked Heat) and get Allegra's story and I see her male lead is Australian HOT!!!!! (Although this can still be read as a stand alone)All up a fantastic Story that has it all Heat, Flirting, a bit of banter, some amazing characters and a kick-ass story. Must Read!!!! | 5.0 |
| 2884 | I waited for years to read it. I am so happy she was able to get it out for the public to enjoy. I would recommend this to anyone. Good luck on your next project. | 5.0 |
| 2885 | Great book, very interesting and enjoyable, I loved it!!! I bought this whole series, and am glad I did; I've read several of them so far, and all have been great! I look forward to reading the others soon. | 5.0 |
| 2886 | Like all of Ms Carnwell's novels this was riveting It did start a little slow and rather dragged aat the beginning but once she had her head into things it was up to Cornwell standards and I could not put it down. Did a lot of late night reading thank you. | 4.0 |
| 2887 | Two reasons I thoroughly enjoyed this book: 1) I started reading it without realizing it was set in an area of Australia that I have visited many times. It was fascinating to imagine the jungles of Queensland at the turn-of-the-20th-century. 2) The characters are fresh, appealing and not at all cliché. I'll definitely be reading the others in this series. | 5.0 |
| 2888 | Not being a climber it took me a minute to figure some of it out but the story carried me through so it all made sense. It actually was fun because it was a bit different. | 4.0 |
| 2889 | Loved the first book , Attic Fire and thus bought this one which is not in the same category. Obviously Frey wants to make this a series but recommend that readers do not bite. None o f the characters are particularly likeable, scenarios are too unlikely a nd triple entendres are too much. Save your money. | 3.0 |
| 2890 | A well plotted story with a few good twists and turns to keep you guessing. It kept me wanting to read on. | 4.0 |
| 2891 | I really enjoyed these 2 short stories. I can't wait to read the next installment t* see what happens with Yuri. Not to mention the drama that is about to unfold when Cat gets her revenge on all those backstabbing Bit***S. The authors did a great job! | 5.0 |
| 2892 | I loved this book. I was skeptical to purchase when I saw the reviews stating it was a twilight copy. I do not get these comments. I like twilight but I do not feel this story copied it in any way. In fact I think I like this first book better than twilight. It is well written , more grown up, has a great storyline, and is insanely long. It is 400+ pages. Well worth the price. I read a lot, and had grown bored with the same old same old, but now I can't wait to dive into book 2. I highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 2893 | This came at just the right moment for me. I have been going through a bit of a rough patch, and this story was just what I needed. It just goes to show you that with a little time and effort and trust in God, things can change for the better in our lives. It's too bad that Celia' s cousins couldn't understand that. They would have had a better life.Maybe they, after a while, did learn how to live the way God wanted them to. | 5.0 |
| 2894 | I was so happy so see Sally MacKenzie write another historical romance. I have all the books in this series and they are great, sincerely hope she keeps writing more of these or any historical romance. | 5.0 |
| 2895 | This is a very well thought out book, one that you do need to be well awake to read. He has some very good points, and takes Stephen Hawking to task because of his inference that you cannot be a scientist and believe in God, when clearly there are many excellent scientists who do. He is gentle and scholarly in his reasoning, I enjoyed reading it and came away feeling that I had read something with substance. He points out that Stephen Hawking is coming from a position that Science is the only discipline that matters, and argues that clearly this is not so in the modern world. Philosophy is still a discipline to be taken seriously, and many people believe in God good reason to do so. | 5.0 |
| 2896 | I love Debbie Macomber's Blossom Street series and this new book doesn't disappoint. She introduces Lauren Elliott as a new character, but then intersects her story with Lydia Goetz - the main character thread throughout all the Blossom Street books - and Bethanne Scranton, who has been a main character in a few of the books, most recently A Turn in the Road. I enjoyed reading about these normal women, their every day struggles and their strength and fortitude. It is also fun to catch up with others on Blossom Street and see how they are doing.Disclaimer: I won an ARC of this book from Debbie Macomber. All thoughts and opinions are my own. | 5.0 |
| 2897 | I was with the unfortunate souls in this story. Written in first person makes this story sting with realism. Excellent read. | 5.0 |
| 2898 | I loved this trilogy. Never a boring moment. Great writing style and great chemistry between main characters. A really great conclusion. | 5.0 |
| 2899 | "Cecilia" is similar to a Jane Austen novel but not EXACTLY like a Jane Austen novel. This is important to keep in mind when reading this book. That being said, I was very pleased with this novel. I often found myself wishing that there were more books like Jane Austen, and that is what I found in "Cecilia." The following are reasons why I liked it.1. It's long. Yes, I always wish for more, and this book is huge.2. It has a lot of twists and turns.3. Murphy's Law rules in this Frances Burney book; anything that can go wrong will go wrong in a hilarious sort of manner.4. It's clean. I don't like to read bad words and sex scenes.Frances Burney does a great job. I think she puts in even more twists and turns than Jane Austen does. I will be reading more of her work. I just wish A&E; would make a mini-series of "Cecilia," like they did with "Pride and Prejudice." | 5.0 |
| 2900 | A great bunch of friends to get to know by a wonderful author. Well written with good supporting characters and back stories to help you get to really know everyone. | 5.0 |
| 2901 | This book is full of twists and turns. I felt like the characters were believable. I especially loved the portions about Shelley from her start to her rise to fame. Despite her success she still is a pleasant person. Alex and Derek's back stories were tear jerkers and immediately made you feel for these characters. The two men have a great friendship that stands out from the page.Leona Bryant has a strength for developing incredibly crafted characters.Shelly reaches out to Derek and Alex, hoping the private investigators can help her find someone who was instrumental in her musical and career success. After 30 years in the music industry she hopes that she can pass on her thanks to one of the people helped her along the way.The search becomes complicated as the plot thickens.Leona Bryant has made an intriguing story that will keep you wondering what will happen next.If you want a great story that has plenty of mystery, Music City is a must. | 5.0 |
| 2902 | This is the type of book that will keep your interest from start to finish. Well written , informative and makes you want to find out more about our history. There are not enough well written books about our part in WW2. This one will get you started down the path to our past. | 5.0 |
| 2903 | I enjoyed this collection of short stories. They were just enough to stimulate my imagination but not so much that I was left obsessing over the story after it was finished. I liked the title story “Monster in the Mirror” but I actually enjoyed the other stories more. I thought Steven, Space Stowaway was hilarious and I loved it!! Bloody Marcy was also silly and really short, but my favorite of the three was Steven.Also, the author introduces us to two other of their works by the names of Super Zombie Juice Mega Bomb and The Little Wooden Chair. I was exceptionally drawn in by these extended previews (more so than the actual stories released for this collection) and went and added them to my list immediately. The Zombie Juice Mega Bomb one just seems like a fun read while the Little Wooden Chair had me completely enthralled and wanting to know what happens next. | 4.0 |
| 2904 | I'm loving this series. I had thought something and turns out I was right. This book is really good. #MustRead Lots of action and suspense. | 5.0 |
| 2905 | Not complete, but makes some important and valuable observations about commitments that contribute to our congregations being healthy and loving places that honor God | 5.0 |
| 2906 | Enjoyed third book in the series. Light, fast, and fun reading. Read all three in a short time and would recommend. | 4.0 |
| 2907 | I know this book deals with sexual abuse but I think it can help so many more people than that. This is a book about feeling empowered and taking your life back. There are many of us that feel out of control either though sexual abuse, assault, being in an abusive relationship in general or just having things happen in our life we have no control over. So many things can happen to a person that makes them feel a victim, like they have no control and because of that they suffer from depression, anger, grief, guilt just to name a few. This book takes you step by step through a journey that lets you know it’s ok to have that feeling of loss, to know it’s ok to feel overwhelmed and helpless to change things. It then shows you in each chapter how to take your life back. How to slowly gain control of those overwhelming feelings and finally in your own sense how to roar. | 4.0 |
| 2908 | Not what I expected--was not expecting the larger print, which took some getting used to . I have given it for gifts instead. | 3.0 |
| 2909 | I liked this book for the history. I'm just tired of the CIA themes that are on every shelf. This is a mystery that can capture your imagination. It's probably about 100 pegs too long but isn't that the case with more recent books? | 3.0 |
| 2910 | The year is 2446 and the world is vastly different from our present day. The countries are not as separate as they once were and crime is fought on earth and other areas of the solar system. This series by SF Chapman takes us into a world where freedom no longer exist for the majority of the humans. The world has become a few unions that are ran by Warlords. In order to fully understand this book you should really read the first one but that is not to say that you won't love this one.You get the story is about Inspector Ryo Trop and his quest to find out who is murdering salvage workers, 2446's version of garbage men. We also meet his friend Spy Master Lt. Zmuda from what has become the EurAfrica Union. What they find out is that one warlord is plotting to take over the humans in the Sahara...and that both their cases are linked. If you like the show "Defiance" you will love this book. | 4.0 |
| 2911 | I loved this plot. I can usually see the trend of the story, but this one got me!! Hot, loved the twists and turns. Excellent series. I like that I have an ending and a beginning(Me's story) after 3 books. Can't wait for Meg's story. Well done! | 5.0 |
| 2912 | I love J. Daniels!! I wish there were 100 more books of hers to read! This was such a great book! I couldn't put it down long enough to sleep. ;-) | 5.0 |
| 2913 | I love when I come across a book series that gets better with each book and doesn't seem to stall, but rather propel forward faster and faster. A Savage Wilde is that type of series. I fell in love in book #1 with Sophie and then in book #2 I fell harder and not just for her but Aubrey. The secondary cast is one that you can't help but care for too, especially in this book. This book brings us to New York and was like pure magic of a story. Rebecca weaves a tale so intricate and astonishing that it is hard not to find your breath taken away. The threads of the story tug and pull upon other ones forming a story rich tapestry. The slang and history help bring it alive and you can't help but envision yourself right there. Things from books 1 & 2 once again pop up that you would have never expected to find surfacing the 3000 some miles away from Oregon.There is a very emotional and pivotal point within this story that utterly obliterated my heart. I never saw it coming, I never wanted it. My emotions were sliced open and bared because of this mastery of story telling. Yet at the same time I found complete and utter peace with it too.This isn't at all what you would think of when you think "western" this is an epic saga with so many twist and turns your head spins. Sophie is such a unique voice for the time she finds herself in. She is what makes this story thrilling and inviting. Sophie is born so much ahead of her time and filled with such curiosity, wonder, compassion, and a heart built to love not judge. She is a spitfire, ready to take on any obstacle and show anyone just how determined she can be. Aubrey is unapologetically himself but still loves Sophie in the only way he knows how.The events of this story and all the others propel it forward, drive it and bring it to life. It has historical events and language woven in beautifully and brings me into the world Sophie is in.To not read The City is a great disservice to yourself. | 5.0 |
| 2914 | Boyd Morrison is an excellent author! I've read several of his books (but out of order) and loved all of them. While this novel draws inspiration from the Bible it isn't overly religious. More like "incredible engineer teams up with Lara Croft". Excellent reading! | 5.0 |
| 2915 | Book store will work with you, satisfaction back guaranteed. | 4.0 |
| 2916 | She's really into jokes. She loves it. She uses it. At 7 humor is a big deal but making up your own jokes not so easy. She's happy. I'm glad. | 5.0 |
| 2917 | ~ 4.5 Ecstasy Unbound Stars ~Ecstasy Unbound is an Erotic PNR; book one in the Guardians of the Realms series by Setta Jay and worth picking up. My first experience with Ms. Jay was in her free novel Hidden Ecstasy (#0.5) which I picked up before reading Ecstasy Unbound. You don’t need to read the prequel before you pick up this series. I enjoyed both Hidden Ecstasy and Ecstasy Unbound. We get a great plot that is developed and intriguing, lots of sex, action, and mythology.Uri a guardian is a fierce alpha male. Alex is a fierce warrior in her own right. They make a perfect match. The story is fun and exciting plus the sex is scorching hot with a nice romantic side to go along with all that passion. Their is lots of sexual tension between our hero and heroine, which was enjoyable. Once they stopped avoiding each other we get some scorching hot scenes with a little M/F/M and BDSM. I had a great time learning about the worlds and characters. I grew to like and enjoy all the characters and can’t wait for each to have there own story.The writing is clear and precise. I had no trouble following along. I liked that it told me at the begging of the chapters which realm we are in. I need to note that I got a copy with the glossary. Thank you Setta for taking the time to put this together. It helped me understand the characters, relationships and world so much.If you enjoy Erotica PNR with lots of action of all sorts, then this one is for you. I had a fun time reading this installment and can’t wait to pick up Ecstasy Claimed and enjoy more of the sexy Guardians of the Realms.Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy free of charge from the author with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own. | 4.0 |
| 2918 | Interesting, doable recipes that can be the springboard for more ideas. Very nice layout, easy to read. Sent one as a gift also. | 5.0 |
| 2919 | The book is told from several points of view but is not confusing. Everyday lives unfold and unravel in a series of intense, emotional events. It's compelling and a quick read. Highly recommend it | 4.0 |
| 2920 | I have read several books by Elizabeth Goddard and loved each of them. Even the smaller novels like this one can really have good lessons and they are not corny like many of the books under 200 pages. Believe me, I have started many I don't ever finish because I can't stand the writing.Love in the Wind is about Maddie and Grady. Maddie has just recently(okay, about 2 years ago) been told that her father isn't really her father. She meets her birth father and instantly wants to prove herself to him. They both have something in common, sailing. On different levels as he is rich and wealthy but still racing. Her best friend is Taylor. He likes her, believes he is in love with her, but close to race time, he breaks his leg while skiing in Colorado. So he calls in his friend Grady.Grady is nice. A little bit different but I liked him. He is nowhere near as controlling as Taylor. More of a protective person. And let me tell you, the early morning jog he takes with Maddie is pretty hilarious. Did I mention 5 AM? When neither of them are morning people and she is just trying to test him:) I laughed out loud when I read this section.One of my favorite characters was Lindy. She owns a shop in town where Maddie works under her. There is a part where Lindy was given a gift from her husband that is really sweet. She is an older woman with lots of wisdom to impart. I love people like this! I can sit and listen, talk and chat with those who know things but don't act all bossy and like they are above you. The epitome of a southern woman misplaced:)Another excellent story that I thoroughly enjoyed! If you like a good book that has moral lessons and growth in faith, I would suggest picking this one up.I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are 100% mine. | 5.0 |
| 2921 | Fantastic book and series! Couldn't put them down. I was drawn in right away and kept on the hook through them all | 5.0 |
| 2922 | Ordered wrong book. Should have been for high school students and not elementary. Good book for the intended grade levels. | 3.0 |
| 2923 | Started out too slow. Jumped around too much too many names to keep track of,especially with ADD. Not really scared. | 2.0 |
| 2924 | This is an enjoyable read as usual. I hope to see more written. the characters are well drawn and the mysteries can take you by surprise at times. | 5.0 |
| 2925 | 3rd book and I liked it like a lot couldn't put down theirs a few sequels I like because they go off point but this one just explains a separate persons point of view and life so I recommend definitely a must read | 5.0 |
| 2926 | A middle age man escapes to Kenya to be alone and forget about his failed marriage and family problems. There he makes a connection with a lioness, Malaika, which means "angel" in Swahili. They are able to communicate telepathically, and their bond grows into a spiritual one.However, not everyone is pleased by their friendship, and he becomes more estranged from his kind, as does the lioness.The narrative is vivid, with strong dialogue. The language is extremely descriptive in a very flowery and unusual way. The author's voice comes through in a way that almost makes you think he must be from Kenya, but he isn't. Some people might be put off by some of the phrases he uses, because they are more like a painting than normal English. But that added to the story for me.It's a quick novella to read, and was very satisfying. | 5.0 |
| 2927 | I can't get enough of the Sons of Mayhem MC! This book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole entire time. Karen just wants to keep away from her psycho ex boyfriend (and I do mean psycho in the worst way). She moves to the one small town she thought he wouldn't find her, but fate had other plans. When the sheriff won't help her, she has no where left to turn but to the Sons. Once they get involved, all hell breaks loose and nothing will stop their outlaw justice. Can't wait for the next book in this series! | 4.0 |
| 2928 | This book has me absolutely drooling. It's such gorgeous eye candy -- but it's practical eye candy, with tons of stitches and diagrams, and a whole two page spread about fixing mistakes. There's information about choosing yarn (and I love that under cons for acrylic it says "low snob value!") and needles and combining stitch patterns.I know I'm probably not going to design my own shawl anytime soon, not when there are so many pretty patterns in my Ravelry queue and I've got so many other things vying for my attention and time, but sometimes having the book and knowing that the option is there makes me very happy. And you can't predict when you will have the time... I vote for being prepared! | 5.0 |
| 2929 | I loved the first two and read them in a day each. I struggled to get through this one. As every one mentioned, the dual character perspective is annoying and impossible to tell which character is speaking since they are written in exactly the same voice. Many people also mentioned that the ending was sad. Without giving away what happened, I will say that it did not make me remotely sad because I was no longer interested in the characters by that point. The first two books were great because although they had great character development, they were really plot focused. This one just tries to explain why everything is the way it is without having a really interesting plot. Snoozefest. It makes me rethink hating the "Lost" (tv series) ending. I hated that because they never explained anything but maybe some things are just better left to the imagination. It's so disappointing because I LOVED the first book and really enjoyed the second book. The good news is that the series is over and I'm not bummed about it and wishing for more like I sometimes do when a series ends. That said, I really like Veronica Roth's writing and will read her again in the future. | 2.0 |
| 2930 | Patterns are clear and work well for me. You can use the basic pattern but change the spots and coloring to fit a particular dog. More realistic than the knit your own cat book. | 5.0 |
| 2931 | If you plan on playing a 4e dragonborn at all, definitely pick up this book. Great options and fluff.Sad that they never bothered to finish the set, or even try something simple like The Fey Book (options for elves, half-elves, and Eladrin). This like of very useful books was abandoned after only two entries: This one, and the Tiefling book. | 5.0 |
| 2932 | I used to be a fan but not anymore. The characters in all her books are all basically the same. Stunning blonde (she has a thing for blondes ) and huge, dark haired he-men. I could go on but I'm tired. | 2.0 |
| 2933 | I enjoyed this book...it has been a while since I read it, so I don't remember many details. But it's definitely worth your time. | 4.0 |
| 2934 | Definitely worth the buy like the rest of all Erin Hunters books in her other series too, survivors and seekers | 5.0 |
| 2935 | OK Get ready for the wildest ride of your life!!!! This is the second book in Margaret Taylors Series.....I am speechless....Its a awesome read....you have to read this series...its got all the action and adventure..Romance anyone could ask for!!! I LOVED it....Bought it this morning Read it straight thru.......Kept me on edgeof my seat....Love when a book does that!!! You have a winning series Ms. Taylor!....I cant wait to see what happens next!!!Excellent....Outstanding.....AWESOMENESS!!! | 5.0 |
| 2936 | Wow! Very impressive! My son and all his friends LOVE it - it's pretty cool seeing him so in to reading about God :-) | 5.0 |
| 2937 | Perhaps one of the finest books I have read. Kahneman brings a lifetime of research and practical expertise to demonstrate why we think, and behave, the way we do. No matter what your profession, or level of education, this book is an absolute must read! | 5.0 |
| 2938 | Thank you for Kylie and Quinn love story I 've been waiting for their story. Now on to eight and Pages turn. I swear each book gets better. I know I won't want this series to end. | 5.0 |
| 2939 | Good solid book. I am anxious to read the rest of the series to connect more with the characters. The detail is excellent and the portrayal of the characters very good. I'm definitely going to pick up the series! | 3.0 |
| 2940 | I wish all parents would be handed this book by their pediatrician! This book makes you think twice about yourself and how you interact and raise your children to be capable and emotionally intelligent human beings. I cannot say enough about this book. In today's world so many parents are hooked on making your child obey and be this little person that's perfect in so many ways that we lose sight of what we really should be doing with our children. | 5.0 |
| 2941 | This book does a great job of explaining exactly what essential oils are, the different types out there, and how to use them to improve your life, health, and beauty. It tells you how to go about using essential oils in order to get great benefits in health and beauty. It contains a ton of information and is definitely worth the read. | 4.0 |
| 2942 | This book will remain with you long after you finish the last page. I love books that go back and forth between the past and present day to develop the story. Lost love, secrets from the past, old hurts and finally forgiveness, with a history lesson thrown in, weave a great cast of characters into a story you won't soon forget. This is "happily ever after" at its best! | 5.0 |
| 2943 | I have read each three of Michael Phillip Cash's previous volumes. What is particularly noteworthy, in addition to the fact that they have each been very satisfactory reads, is the variation in the subject matter of the stories. Hence it is no surprise that this time round the author has attempted something completely different. Although billed as a science fiction story, this has distinct fantasy overtones and, in my opinion, is his best work so far.This is quite a short story running to just a couple of hundred well spaced pages. However, a lot of ground is covered. In some ways this could be described as a good old fashioned morality tale. The divide between good and evil is quite clear cut and there is no ambiguity about which of the characters are goodies and which are the baddies! Naturally the bad guys are attempting dastardly deeds which the good people are doing their best to thwart, and, like all tales of this type, the reader is never in any real doubt that good will triumph over evil in the end. However, that is not to take anything away from this story as it a well written and absorbing book and not one which the reader will want to put down. Many will read it in just one sitting.Clearly there is quite a lot of mileage in Prince V'sair and the planet Darracia should the author choose to go in this direction and if so it will certainly be on my reading list. However, based on his writing career to date he may well attempt something completely different next time around! To summarise, Schism is an enjoyable and well written story which will appeal to a wide audience of young adults and adults. | 5.0 |
| 2944 | The story is good, but I enjoy the family dynamics most. The playful teasing and strong bond in these siblings is fun and draws you in. You just want to be part of the family and who wouldn't want a granny like theirs! | 4.0 |
| 2945 | I don't agree with all of Mr. Hamilton's opinions, but he presents both sides of the argument in a thoughtful, gentle, Christian manner. Mr. Hamilton doesn't shove his opinions down the reader's throat. He gives the reader both sides of the Christian argument and asks the reader to make a thoughtful and Christ centered opinion. | 5.0 |
| 2946 | I bought this for a little girl down the street. She was having friend problems at school. Thought this might help | 5.0 |
| 2947 | I absolutely loved the Shells of Chanticleer so when I saw this book was out I bought it right away and while I didn't enjoy it quite as much as the first book it was still a great read. I think my biggest problem with it was that the first book was just so unique, so magical with so much going on that it was just impossible to capture the same sense of wonder that the original contained. Nevertheless I had a fun time reading it and the nostalgic factor was off the charts. The first third of the book is just full of so many moments that triggered my memory and truly made me feel like I was coming home. This was a very nice book to read during Christmas and the Holiday's. In it's own way it's kind of a Christmas book even though it has nothing to do with Christmas.The Good Things:1. Nostalgic factor: During the first part of the book on while Macy is on Earth there's just so many little things that reminded me of the first book. When she walks by Balthazar, the diamond earrings, her being comforted by warm caramel ever since waking up from her coma, little things here and there like a picture, her being fascinated by older times and the list just goes on and on.2. Getting to see Chanticleer again. Since the first book I've been fascinated by the concept of Chanticleer and have fond memories of reading Macy's journey to face her fears. I just love the setting.3. The characters - For the most part. I enjoyed all of the characters immensely especially BingThe Not So Good Things:1. Chanticleer was just different this time. It wasn't that it was bad but I think a big part was that it was impossible to capture the same sense of magic and wonder that I felt reading the first one. It's kind of like The Wizard of Oz or Star Wars. The first time is just simply magical and while each subsequent trip is always fun, it's just impossible to capture that same sense of magic and wonder of seeing it the first time.2. The Story just wasn't as good as the first one for me. There were just a few little things here and there that just felt, I don't know, different? I can't really put my finger on it and I think it's probably just me. Like I said it didn't have the same type of magic, it had it's own magic but I was so looking forward to another trip down the same Chanticleer road although I should have realized things couldn't be the same this time.Did I enjoy the book? Yes very much so.Would I gladly recommend this book?: You betcha!Was it as good as the first? That's a hard question to answer. I didn't think so but you might feel otherwise so give it a try if you want. If you haven't read the Shells of Chanticleer yet I highly recommend that you do so. It is a great book that has an extremely unique ideas and is sort of mysterious, hazy, trippy even and was a fun adventure that's still stuck in my head to this day. I really wish I had liked this one as much but I just didn't. I am very glad I read it. Parts of it were as good if not better than the first but there were some parts that just didn't sit so well with me. Still a fun journey full of nostalgia and that feeling of having "finally coming home" was worth the price of the book alone. I eagerly look forward to reading more from this author. | 4.0 |
| 2948 | It's been 10 days since I said goodbye to my beloved Bella (aka The Fuzz) who was, in my opinion, an amazing dog. I loved her with all my heart and I am grieving deeply. Koontz's book puts into words the wonder and joy that can be life with a dog. The way he expresses his love for Trixie reminds me of what I feel for The Fuzz. Koontz puts into words what I could not and makes the sadness a little easier to bear. If you've ever loved a dog, I highly recommend this book.Namaste. | 5.0 |
| 2949 | This is a great classic book of fairy tales. I enjoy reading through the entire book, or just picking a story and reading it. | 5.0 |
| 2950 | I really enjoyed this book. Scalzi's style reminds me of the sci-fi old guard. No doubt i will be tearing through the other books set in this universe. Thank you Mr. Scalzi. | 5.0 |
| 2951 | Debora Geary has created an amazingly warm and loving family of characters, which just keep growing. This newest book deals with some painful and difficult situations, infertility and adoption, with love, support, compassion, realism, and respect! I found myself waiting to see what happened at the overwhelming ending, just like all the characters were! The Witch Central Series only gets better as characters are added, and previous familiar characters are brought back to keep up with their lives as well. The magic that Ms. Geary brings to her books is infectious, contagious, and draws you in quickly and completely. The excitement begins at the first page and continues to the very last word, and I find myself incredibly surrounded by the characters at the end. It's almost surreal, when you close the story and realize once again the author has taken you on a trip, and you do not want to end. Excellent story, talented writer. Recommended to all, young or old, you will not be disappointed! | 5.0 |
| 2952 | I'm already a big fan of Sofia Grey's--her Snowdania Wolves are tasty, and her Talisman books are the right balance of intense and sexy.Crash Into Love is different from both, but just as fantastic. This is a shorter book, but it still kept me turning pages from the very beginning. I rarely can say this about a book, but Cass is the kind of heroine I could deeply relate to. Her insecurities, the way she dealt with her attraction to Jonah, the way she stepped up and seized what she wanted, I was worrying, and fussing, and cheering for her every step of the way.And Jonah is so delicious. He's quiet, but passionate and strong, and so, so delicious. After this, I want a beach house and a Jonah of my very own. He's got the perfect combination of everything.Once again, Sofia has blown me away with her writing, and I'm looking forward to more beach house books as soon as I can get my hands on them. | 5.0 |
| 2953 | This book explains the difference between satisfied customers and raving fans. It is a must read for any business owner. I have used it in various speeches--and always recommend my audience get the book! | 5.0 |
| 2954 | It was written so well I felt I was actually there observing our heroes fighting to conquer Suribachi mountain. Also enjoyed the true story of the two American flags erected on the rim of the volcano.Warren | 5.0 |
| 2955 | Not for a beginner!! Not what I was hoping for! Only has a hand full of oils in it and was a hard read for me. | 2.0 |
| 2956 | This book is chock full of good information including scams and traps to avoid when trying to obtain your pilot’s license. A good portion of this book deals with a particular company and how they have scammed students out of thousands and thousands of dollars. By explaining how this company defrauded many people, the author points out significant pit falls to avoid.The remainder of the book has very specific details about what it will cost and what it will take to obtain a pilot’s license. The author does a terrific job of outlining costs starting from day one. He really breaks it down, bit by bit, so the reader knows exactly what to expect. He also provides many tips for saving money along the way and, in addition, the author gives insider tips based on his expertise and experience.If you are interested in becoming a pilot – in any capacity – start by reading this book! | 5.0 |
| 2957 | Interspersed with tender descriptions of nature in an otherwise gloomy landscape and climate, told is beautiful sentences, an occasionally Gothic tale of intense passions and powerless individuals at the mercy of a powerful man writhing in pain from his childhood as an orphan on the streets of a city on to his hair raising death. I would have loved to meet -- but not date -- the 29 year old clergyman daughter who wrote this tale as she was dying from tuberculosis. Few novels in the Western canon are so intense and fierce. Marvelous! | 5.0 |
| 2958 | I read the first novel in this series which has a much better plot and held my interest. This book was much too short and the plot never developed. Here Gavin's mother was rude, bossy and was determined to create problems in his marriage. All because she wasn't inferno Dana before the marriage. I was disappointed that he did not defend and protect his spouse. Hopefully he'll man up in book #3. | 3.0 |
| 2959 | Bought as a gift and recipient was well pleased. Well written ! Second in series already ordered. Much enjoyed and appreciated. | 5.0 |
| 2960 | I just love this series. Yes, I am not "Young Adult" but love the story without all of the explicit smut some other genres give. THis is a great series. Parents and their Teens can read this! | 5.0 |
| 2961 | Of what's to come with Hunter and Brit. All I will say is that this novella gets your heart going so that the only reasonable thing to do is buy the next installment of this great series!! | 5.0 |
| 2962 | *Spoiler Alert*I'm not big on reviews but I had to write so others would know how good this book was. I love Maya! She is hilarious and witty with her comebacks. James is so whipped, it's almost sad. There is cheating in this book but there is a whole lot of grovelling too and lot of LOL moments. Are you in a mood to read a romantic comedy then this is for you. :) | 5.0 |
| 2963 | Awesome book rated 5 star by me it's a great and funny book and I love every book in the series and I hope there are a thousand more books!!! :) | 5.0 |
| 2964 | Sucked you in from the get go. Characters were great and really liked the story line. Great happy finish, sorry ending! | 4.0 |
| 2965 | Dean Koontz has been one of my favorite authors for many years now and I have read almost everything he has ever written spanning over many, many years. This book Innocence introduces two new characters I have never encountered before in his workd, they are lovable even with their many rare qualities, they capture your heart as you go along with them on this journey. I really enjoyed this book and hope there will be more in the future. | 5.0 |
| 2966 | Leigh is a writer who will get you hooked on her stories from the beginning to the end. Great author give her a try. | 4.0 |
| 2967 | ***I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the author in exchange for my honest review. No compensation was offered or accepted for this review***I really liked this story. It was short, which I was sad about, but it is part of a serial series so, the next one will come out soon!!!I liked the better look at Cyena. She's really a strong person and tries to give her people a second chance. Those same people that had shunned her for her whole life. She does what she knows is right for the betterment of her people even though she knows the consequences may be high.And, Kaydon??? I can't get over him. He's a good man, he saw things in Cyena that her people were blind to. He took a chance with an uncertain outcome to protect Cyena. So strong and compassionate, willing to wait.There was an added twist (and a bit of happiness after the way the first book ended!!!) when we meet Kaydon's brother. A lot to look forward to with the next installment! | 5.0 |
| 2968 | "Hard Spell" was a great introduction to "new to me" author, Justin Gustainis.Gustainis' detective, Stan Markowski, operates in a world where vampires, ghouls, trolls and werewolves are common place. Markowski's job on the Scranton Police Department's Supernatural Crimes Investigation Unit has him investigating crimes that cross into the supernatural (supe) community or often where the supe community and the human world collide. He walks a philosophical tightrope, balancing the intricacies of his personal life, his long-held beliefs and his professional experience while trying to make the streets of Scranton safe for the good guys, regardless of where they fall as a supe or non-supe.4 STARS | 4.0 |
| 2969 | A fast paced fiction chock full of paranormal surprises. I loved the characters, the plot, and the extra edition of an education in tarot cards and readings. A job well done, Marti! | 4.0 |
| 2970 | I just got this book and I love it. One of the biggest problems with dieting is not having healthy things on hand or not knowing what to cook. This book solves that problem.Every single recipe I looked at in this book looked beyond delicious. I refuse to eat packaged or fake food, so finding worthy recipes is always a problem. Also, I cook for multiple who are not dieting so I have to find a happy medium. These recipes allow me to feed everyone and I just have a couple additions for the non dieters. The end result is that I don't have to have one choice and watch everyone else eating yummy food.This book goes into great detail on the advantages of fasting on two days, but the best part is the recipes. I highly recommend this for anyone-dieting or not! | 5.0 |
| 2971 | I think I would have enjoyed the story if I could have gotten past the sexual nature of the crime. I didn't read much beyond the discovery of the victim for that reason. Not for me, but I will investigate another in the series because the detective sounds interesting. | 2.0 |
| 2972 | With Follow You Down being my first book by K.B. Webb, I LOVED it!!I got the chance to beta read this book, there was so much that I laughed at, got sad over, and maybe cried a little.Lucas is an ass - well he was an ass. To be honest i completely hated him. He did something that shouldn't have been done, but it was what also made the happy ending. I love how Dani is a sweet heart, wearing her heart on her sleeve, she goes head first, but only to fall inlove with Lucas.Follow You Down is a book that I would recommend to anyone. | 5.0 |
| 2973 | I've read other books (the Night Stalker series) by this author, and really enjoyed them. But this book is very, very special. Don't expect non-stop action. It isn't slow, but it is leisurely - it takes place over a year, and the pace of the book reflects that. It allows you to get to know the characters, realize that they are worth knowing and caring about, flaws and all, and root for them to grow out of insecurities and into a full, rich life. I loved it. | 5.0 |
| 2974 | Arc was provided for an honest review...4-4.5 starsClara escapes outside of a function and bad set up to get a breather when she runs into a stranger that seems so familiar. After a little badgering he pulls her in for a kiss (earth shattering) to avoid an ex. It wasn't until she woke up to paparazzi and her picture splashed on the cover of tabloids that she realized who he was.Prince Alexander of Cambridge, known as the royal bad boyHe wants her and she wants him but a relationship is out of the question. He proposes a sexual relationship with no romance and no long term commitment. After deciding to give it a try things move fast and emotions are getting in the way.They both have secrets that could ruin them and as they are exposed they have to decide if it's worth being together.I really enjoyed this book but it definitely had the FSOG vibe...Rich troubled controlling alpha male that doesn't do relationships. It does end it a cliff hanger so I'm really anxious to read the next one. If you're looking for something along the same lines as FSOG I would recommend. I really enjoyed the book taking place in England and the slang they use.The secondary characters are great as well and very well written. | 4.0 |
| 2975 | I really liked this book, and all books by Rachel Shurig. It was a good realistic story. It's nice to read a book that the setting is a couple of miles from where I live. | 5.0 |
| 2976 | Bite sized bits of sarcasm. Simply great.Highly recommended to all who enjoy cerebral literature with poignant reality. Great read. | 5.0 |
| 2977 | No Place For A Lady led me to "Jewel of His Heart." Once more I am pleasantly surprised with the blending of romance and history. I have learned some more about places I have never been. The picture of Montana painted in the book makes it well worth the read. The scripture references are on target and have been a real encouragement to me. Without missing a beat I am on to "A Love of Her Own." | 5.0 |
| 2978 | What a good read this book was.The book arrived early, which was good, because I had just finished the previous book.Great service. | 5.0 |
| 2979 | Prayer is necessary but when doing it willy nilly, nothing is accomplished other than wasted time. Get on target. Today | 5.0 |
| 2980 | For hundreds of years goods passed back and forth across Central Asia: silk, medicines, spices, jewels and other luxury goods passed east and west. Part of the route skirted the edges of the Takla Makan desert, a wasteland so dangerous that modern explorers described at as worse than the Sahara or Arabian deserts. Cities sprang out of oases along these routes, and flourished for a time. Later, due to a variety of causes, the cities would be abandoned and the sands of the Takla Makan would reclaim them.Hopkirk tells the story of the redicovery of these cities after 1900, thanks to daring explorers and archeologists who crossed hazardous mountain ranges to get to the desert... which had its own dangers. Under Hopkirk's treatment these men come alive and you can fully appreciate the skill (and luck) which allowed them to succeed in this challenging environment and make so many discoveries aout this chapter of ancient history. One can't help but to think of Indiana Jones (or one of his less scrupulous competitors) when reading Hopkirk's book.If there is a weakness in the book it is that it is a bit dated (written before the breakup of the USSR and the gradual opening of China to tourism) but the story is still worth getting acquainted with. Illustrated with some photos. Has good maps! | 5.0 |
| 2981 | Title: Riley Mae and the Ready Eddy RapidsAuthor: Jill OsbornePublisher: ZonderkidzISBN: 978-0-310-74299-9“Dad would probably call that a “God Moment.” And he’d be right. In fact, when I really thought about it, I realized that God had been protecting me throughout this whole Swiftriver adventure,” Riley considers in Jill Osborne’s novel, "Riley Mae and the Ready Eddy Rapids."Second in the FaithGirlz “Good News Shoes” series, this two hundred and fifty-two page paperback targets middle school aged girls or preteens that enjoy clean Christian mysteries and sports. With no profanity or questionable situations, it would be apropos for females, ages nine to twelve years old. There are intentional misspellings or all-letter capitalized words for emphasis. This reader wishes all pronouns of God were capitalized for reverence.Following the story from the previous book, Riley Mae’s two-year contract as spokesperson for Riley Mae Outdoor Shoe Collections by Swiftriver takes her to her next photo shoot at a secret location during the summer.When the jet rented by wealthy siblings, Flip and Fawn, has landing gear issues, Riley, her parents, and others wonder if foul play is involved again. Landing safely in Montana, the twelve year old girl’s next adventure is to ride the river rapids for an advertisement promoting a new line of river sandals.With her mother, Fawn, and guide, Matt, in tow, the four raft down raging waters named Morning Coffee, Break Neck, Tube Chute, Butter-Churn, and Get-Out-Now. As they learn tips to curl into a ball if falling down a waterfall, swim against the current, and find safety in the eddy, Riley witnesses God’s hand of protection.Undercurrent relationships involve an African family whose son, Sunday, has leukemia and Rusty, Riley’s new friend living with her father and looking for her mother who left when she was a child. Also, Flip and Fawn’s sibling resurfaces, having to deal with problems of his own.While Riley tries to learn to be sensitive to others’ needs and listen to God more frequently, the reader learns about eternal salvation, forgiveness, and hope. Realizing that life is unpredictable and sometimes heartbreaking, one can turn to Him for comfort and trust.Continuing this lively mystery series for girls, more adventures for Riley are around the bend in the next unstable waters of her life as she tries to depend on God.Thanks to BookLook Bloggers for furnishing this complimentary book in exchange for a review based on the reader’s honest opinion. | 5.0 |
| 2982 | Not a bad Gals Phuck book................................ | 3.0 |
| 2983 | Amy is a mastermind with words! Let me just say that number two is just as good as the first! This series puts Amy's books on my have to buy list. | 5.0 |
| 2984 | loved it am currently reading the second book really enjoy the series can't wait to read the rest of them :) | 4.0 |
| 2985 | I really did like this book. The plot is good and the characters are interesting. I can hardly wait for the next one. | 5.0 |
| 2986 | This little booklet was so easy for anyone to follow along and enjoy a traditional Seder. I enjoyed the whole book and the experience. | 5.0 |
| 2987 | I am so happy to be able to share this review with you. This is the kind of book that we need right now. Right now as states hash out the war on the GL crowd. Being Trans-Gender will be the next war that these people will have to fight. I think its horrible that these people have to go through this. Not being able to marry who you love should never be an issue. I may be straight but I support them in all their endeavors. This books only issue for me was that Adam pretends to be Trans-Gender even through he isn't. The other thing is that it has its moments of feeling more like a textbook vs. a novel.Other than that this book was AMAZING!The characters are strong the story breath taking and a very quick read. I really loved that Adam is open about his sisters life style. Its so wonderful to hear when family accepts those around them and even more so when its family. This book will make you think about how things have changed over the years. 20 years ago you would never hear people talking openly about being gay etc. And now we have rallies of people going to restaurants to show their pride, festivals, and even parades. That are all mentioned on the news etc. Its amazing how far we have come to openly accept those around us. And I hope that the courts continue this by allowing this community to be more open about it by being able to marry who they wish. etc.Go Into This One KnowingIt will take you through gender lingo, difference between gender identity and sexual preference, and it will feel like Queer/Trans 101. | 5.0 |
| 2988 | I loved this book. It is the second book in aTrilogy but doesn't end in the typical cliff hanger that most trilogies has been ending lately. What I loved the most is that this isn't written in just one person point of view.I was unable to put this book down....if I had the chance and time, I would have tried to finish reading this book in one sitting. | 5.0 |
| 2989 | In my lifetime there have been many great achievements but we are just starting to understand the brain. This insight of our understanding of the brain is gratifying. | 5.0 |
| 2990 | This series will be great. Sit down and forget your troubles because the characters in this book have enough problems to be solved!I will read more of this series! | 5.0 |
| 2991 | So, I thought this book would require a box of tissues, but I didn't end up crying. Not because the content isn't sad or heart tugging, or graphic, or worthy of it. I just didn't. I think because I knew I was going to read about a life-changing tragedy my brain disconnected from my emotions as a defense mechanism or something. It certainly had nothing to do with the story telling.It's been quite a while since I've reviewed a non-fiction book. I think the last one was Lost in Austen. A very different subject than the tornado that hit Joplin, MO.I found it very helpful to read the two sections at the beginning. They describe how tornadoes work/are formed and how the timeline of the Joplin tornado played out. You may be tempted to skip them thinking, 'I don't need to know that stuff to read the story'. Maybe not, but I'd advise you to read them. They really helped me understand what happened and why people there reacted the ways they did.The 'story' part follows about seven families from before the tornado to after. I had a hard time keeping the families straight, and had to keep referring to the description of family page. Thanks for including that Ms. Heiner or I would've been very lost! But, I think my difficulties had more to do with my brain than the storytelling. These events were given in sequence through interviews with Ms. Heiner so they are all first hand accounts of what happened and then she used her beautiful ability with word craft to put them on the page and bring them larger than life into your imagination.There is also a section at the end that tells you how to get prepared for a tornado and what to do in various scenarios if one should hit where you live. You may be tempted to skip this part too. But, keep this in mind, wherever you live, a natural disaster can occur. Tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, mudslides, wild fires, earthquakes, etc. No one is immune. So, get your 72 hour kit and food storage together, along with all your important docs so you'll be ready. Lots of great info back there.One thing that stood out about the book (SPOILER HERE) none of the families represented lost family members. All are intact at the end of the tornado. I inquired of Ms. Heiner why there was such an obvious imbalance in the stories represented as certainly there were many families who weren't so fortunate. Her response was along the lines of it was too painful to share and they didn't want to risk exploitation. I can appreciate both.Worth a read? Yes. It will wake you up, make you appreciate all you have, and how easily and quickly it can be taken from you. Now go hug your loved ones!I received an ARC copy in return for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 2992 | I found the first book, The Fallen Star, to be both frustrating and irritating. I like this author but, for some reason, I just couldn't like the book. The plot was original, but the characters were an annoyance. The scenes were repetitive in that they had the "same stuff, different place" aspect going for them. Gemma keeps secrets from Alex because he's keeping secrets from her. This theme goes on, meaning the author overstates this in each chapter by wording it differently. It honestly had gotten old after a half dozen times .Another frustrating aspect of this book was the reader had no problem figuring out the "who, what, where, when and, sometimes, why" of the story. Yet the characters remained clueless until nearly the end. If Gemma was tasked to do everything incorrectly, then her mission would have been accomplished in this book. She called to mind the proverbial "airhead" who ventures out into the creepy, foggy night, only to run into the forest because she's now being chased by the killer...just to end up tripping over nothing and getting caught. (-.-)It's doubtful as to whether or not I will purchase the series in its entirety, but as of this moment, I will have to say "No". | 2.0 |
| 2993 | Once you have heard 10 descriptions of her excursions, you could hear another 100. Not much substance or long-term value in reading this book. I would put in in the same category of a Romance Novel i would presume. The price was very low for the book, so i would guess I did get my money's worth. | 3.0 |
| 2994 | I didn't know that the 4 main characters are teenagers when I started reading this book; therefore, don't expect any of the detailed sex usually found in vampire novels. But the teenagers are interesting and accurate(? I haven't been around them for a number of years). The vampire characters are outstanding. The plots are fast moving with plenty of twists and surprises. | 4.0 |
| 2995 | Sure we all know the story but we don't know it in the great detail that Lewisohn let's us in on it. | 5.0 |
| 2996 | Basically an 896-page encyclopedia on "the science and lore of the kitchen." Why does milk curdle? Where does white pepper come from? How exactly is chocolate made? How about whiskey? A reference to satisfy all of your food and cooking curiosities. Endless fun. | 5.0 |
| 2997 | I've read quite a few of Ben Bridges books and found his 2 Jim Allison stories to be very well done.I would like to read more.Thank you. | 5.0 |
| 2998 | What do when you are betrayed by the one who took vows to remain true and faithful? What do you when you are not getting what you need from the one who promised to love you and forsake all others? Would you be able to get over the betrayal?Concealed Betrayal is the story of Tina and Calvin. Calvin and Tina is a married couple of twenty years that experience trials and tribulations, but have been able to remain faithful and true to each other despite opposition from outside forces. Calvin then loses his mother to her battle with cancer. When Calvin loses his mother, he loses himself and sinks into a deep depression. As his wife, Tina, steps up and handles the house but no without feelings of loneliness and hurt. Calvin goes into himself and seems to not be paying attention to his family or anything.Other family dynamics are coming into play as well. Tina and Calvin’s family is falling apart with their teenage daughter spiraling out of control. Tina seeks solace in the arms of another and this opens a can of worms that cannot be closed. This is when the betrayal comes into play and you won’t believe the consequences of Tina’s actions.This story was an enjoyable read but it took a moment to get to what was going on. It was reality based and that works well but there were some editing issues that were simple mistakes that took away from the story.Three stars*Review Copy Provided By Author* | 3.0 |
| 2999 | Horses: Beautiful Pictures and Fun Horse Facts... by Melissa Vethencourt - ReviewMelissa has created a book with the perfect balance - fun facts about horses and engaging pictures.Children will love this book and it will also add to their knowledge.Some of the factoids that I found interesting:"Horses have the biggest eyes of any land mammal and they can see almost all around them.""A horse is usually measured in “hands”, where one hand equals four inches.""To tell where a horse is looking, look to see where its ears are pointing!"I also liked the bonus horse joke at the end. :-)(I downloaded a free copy of this book in return for an unbiased review.) | 5.0 |
| 3000 | This book,Fruit Infused Water - 30 Easy Vitamin Water Recipes For Weight Loss, Health And Maximum Hydration (Fruit Infusion, Fruit Infused Drinks, Vitamin Water) , is well written and helpful. The author has put extra efforts in writing such a masterpiece. The quality of material of this book is worth more than its price. Easy to understand content for everyone. From me, I will definitely rate this book and the author's efforts a 5-STAR. I highly recommend this book to everyone | 5.0 |
| 3001 | Easy read! Cathy Kelly book based in Afghanistan! Total chick lit but a nice light read. A handy one for the beach. | 3.0 |
| 3002 | My dear sister introduced me to this book several years ago and took me on the Journey to meet my Source, the joy and energy at my core. Since that time I have felt the presence of the divine and I have become aware of my own power to help others. I felt drawn to read the book again when some physical pain came to my attention, and now I will follow that path to healing the pain from the inside. Thank you, Brandon. | 5.0 |
| 3003 | This book is about what could have happened if , at the beginning of WW1, Germany had decided not to attack Belgium.This is not a silly question, because , as described in the book, truly, at the least possible moment, the Kaiser Wilhelm II ordered to the troops not to cross the Belgian border, but in the reality, he changed his mind and he withdrew that order after a tough confrontation with the German Chief of Staff General Moltke.Instead this book explore what could have happened if the Kaiser didn't change his mind: simply Great Britain would have not been able to declare war on Germany and the Triple Alliance (Germany, the Absburg Empire and Italy) would have won the war.I agree completely with the contents of this book and I liked very much even the author's style.I tell you more: I would have given the fifth star if the book would have been a little bit longer; personally I think that every chapter is an abstract of cwhat could have been a wonderful book.Anyway the book is original and very interesting. | 4.0 |
| 3004 | I really love the packaging, artwork, and very thorough companion guide for this deck. It's a gorgeous deck with beautiful, rich meaning and I've already used it extensively, even without a background in tarot. It's something special on its own. This is currently my primary go-to deck. | 5.0 |
| 3005 | The book was a continuation of the stories...of the people in the town...The fun, the loss, the happiness, friends and families of the characters. There is a love affair...but Beautiful Christmas would have been a better name for the book... | 4.0 |
| 3006 | If you enjoy SF where multiple species live throughout the galaxy and the good guys are fighting the bad guys and the plot moves along at a perfect pace, you'll enjoy this novel. | 5.0 |
| 3007 | A nice read. It has kept me going because I love reading about the French Revolution and this book gives a good perspective. The narrative is fast paced and the writing clear and concise, so it keeps compelling you forward. | 4.0 |
| 3008 | This is basically time tables - I guess I thought there would be pictures - recommendation - and evaluation - this has none of that so for me it was three strikes ------ | 2.0 |
| 3009 | As good as Ended' s Game, parallel story, but still unique. I love how Card so flawlessly threads together Sci-fi, deep psychology, politics and story. Bean is one of my favorite characters ever. | 5.0 |
| 3010 | Ann Patchett has written a magical story that understands the complex ways of the human heart. It revolves around the disappearance of a scientist who is engaged in the search for a drug that will allow women to remain eternally fertile. The heat and humidity of the rain forest are omnipresent, as they were in Bel Canto. It's difficult to describe a book that so convincingly creates its own world. A stunning, mesmerizing read! | 5.0 |
| 3011 | I don't know what I thought this book would be about, but I was so touched by this story. What a beautiful debut! I won my copy at a Facebook chat party and had it on my to be read shelf for a couple of weeks before I picked it up. Wow! Ms. Reay did a wonderful job at expressing such deep feelings in her characters. It was heartbreaking and uplifting all at the same time. I highly recommend this one. | 5.0 |
| 3012 | SUMMER'S BOOK BLOGWicked games is the first book in the Steele Security series by A.D. Justice. This is the first book I have read by this author and I LOVED it. I literally laughed and cried with the characters in this book and you could totally feel the love between them in every page. With a mixture of romance and action in it, the way it all flowed together was amazing. I read it in a little over three hours because I couldn't put it down.Brianna Tate decided instead of working for her dad she was going to be an Investigative reporter. She lands a story where she gets to spend a few weeks in the Middle East with some Elite service members and tell their story. She can't know where she is going or their real names. She can't ask about any of their missions or really anything that could compromise them. Traveling there she had to wear a blindfold but when she takes it off and her eyes laid on the hot sexy chiseled man in front of her she is done for.Noah Steele is the leader of the special forces team Brianna is writing about. After weeks of being with her the whole team had formed a special bond with her and said they would always protect her. Noah though had fallen in love with her. He was on a mission when she had to leave so they didn't even get to say goodbye. Noah wound up getting out and going to Miami to open up his own security firm that would cater to the elite.Three years later she is back to Miami where she tries to avoid being seen. She isn't to sly about it though and Noah spots her. Now left to explain everything to him she hopes that he will understand why she did what she did. Brianna will do anything to keep Noah safe including give up her own life for his… which is exactly what she is planning on doing. Noah's military instincts start kicking in and now he must protect her like he promised to do all those years ago. Trying to get to her before they kill her is going to be the most difficult thing he has to do. Especially when they are out to kill him as well. Will he be able to keep them both alive? Will he be able to forgive her and understand that she did this to protect him?Holy hell I have just found my new book boyfriend. Noah was panty melting. Brianna and Noah's story drew me in immediately. There was so many intense moments in this story that I was glued to it. The ending was not a cliffhanger but it does end with you wanting to read the second one now. This story is told in both Brianna and Noah's point of view. I recommend everyone read this because it was AWESOME!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 3013 | Nice simple story with a reasonable Lord and Lady. Little conflict. Happy ending with no loose ends. Enjoyed th story. | 3.0 |
| 3014 | Book six of the destroyermen was good but not as good as his previous books in this series. The battles were well written and kept you engaged in the story. I really liked that the author kept his characters easy to like or dislike. I Though to much white space was used in details for weapons and how they were made. The story jumped back and forth from one area to another and at times was confusing. All in all it was a good read and will now start book seven. IRON GRAY SEA: Destroyermen. | 4.0 |
| 3015 | This is my first review of a book by the author yet I'm half way through book six of the series. Why? In honesty I don't know, fascination with the bizarre nature I guess. As others have said the lead character is highly unlikable. The way the books will jump around from past to present can be confusing. And the author had to have been on drugs to have imagined the events and characteristics of the paranormal creatures within. The butchering of the bible and identification of various levels of heaven and hell was just plain bizarre too. I think the reason I have read all of this is that fascination of the truly weird in writing has to be key. I gave this a three stars for bizarre and diabolical creative thinking. If you want to feel like you need a bath to wash off the ugly after each chapter then read the book. If you want to psychologically examine yourself, then read the series. That's all I have., | 3.0 |
| 3016 | ‘My hands and feet are tied so tight to a creaky wooden chair that they are turning purple from the lack of circulation. How did I get into this mess? More importantly…how do I get out of it?’In this novel, Rory Scherer takes us on a roller coaster ride through the life (before he was captured) of our protagonist, an unnamed male, who is just a bit unlucky. He’s unlucky in finding a job that he can keep for any period of time, let alone one he actually enjoys. And don’t imagine he’s fared any better with romance. His best friend is Will -‘Can’t two dateless heterosexual friends go to a celebration of their graduation from high school together?’- and Will helps him get a job, at an investment company. After three weeks he’s just starting to feel a little comfortable. He takes some work home one night, manages to sleep in, and is late for work. Just in time to see men dressed in black carrying boxes of records out of the office, and to learn that the CEO has been arrested for stealing millions from the company. So that’s the end of that job. Or is it? How does he end up tied to a chair being threatened by three big men?‘It is coming back to me.’It’s a short novel (around 114 pages) and intensely, laugh-out-loud funny. There’s plenty of parody and plenty of drama in some absolutely unbelievable situations. And some of the near unbelievable situations are pretty funny as well: especially the Parkdale Euchre Championships. Oh, and plenty of digressions as well. How else would we learn about Will’s addiction to internet pornography, and his late great Aunt Edna?It’s funny, it’s over the top and because the eyes we see it through are those of our unnamed protagonist, it’s a uniquely interesting view of the world. Enjoy the story!Note: I was offered, and accepted, a copy of this story for review purposes.Jennifer Cameron-Smith | 4.0 |
| 3017 | By far the best of the "Surrender Series!" As with the rest of the series, I was spellbound from page one. Kristen and Vincent's love story continues with added drama, twists, and turns. A magnificent job by Priscilla West! | 5.0 |
| 3018 | Along for the Ride was a very good book, enjoyed the detail of it and it was a very good read. | 5.0 |
| 3019 | I agree with most of the negative and positive reviews. I think it's a rare feeling to be so attracted to a person and instinctively know that you're helpless to fight it and they are also not good for you. In this context I can understand why Ava runs and excuses her behavior to only return to Jesse. It also explains, but doesn't justify, why Jesse behaves so poorly especially if he has been accustomed to always being in control and getting what he wants. What I don't understand is Kate. To me, she is actually the villan and with a best friend like her, who would honestly need an enemy. I didn't find the scenes terribly errotic...they really did nothing for me and found myself quickly reading over them as they became repetitive and lacked a certain sizzle. As I purchased all three books at the same time, I will finish the series. Thus far, it is simply okay. | 3.0 |
| 3020 | Was a beautifully written story. Inspirational,and moving. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next book. | 5.0 |
| 3021 | This book was an excellent review, as our family already does some of them. There are lot of new ideas, easy read and easy to remember what I've read. Our family will be using vinegar to clean more!!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 3022 | Different from her other series but still awesome! I wish there was more to read. The main character reminds me of myself in high school | 5.0 |
| 3023 | What really happens behind the closed doors and, for some, closed minds of residents in a nursing home? This book will introduce you to several people in their golden years as we discover a road to hope. An interesting read laced with both loneliness, and humor. Harold and the bird, for me, stole center stage of this story. Definitely a story that will grab and hold your attention from start to finish. | 5.0 |
| 3024 | Empires of Moth shoud be made into a movie. I loved reading about the characters and their endless fight between good and evil! I can't wait for the third and final chapter!. | 5.0 |
| 3025 | I couldn't put it down! The characters were loveable, smart, funny and just all around AWESOME! I liked this book and the storyline so much, I looked for more books by author, Kate Wingo. Read it-- you'll enjoy it! | 5.0 |
| 3026 | This book is a great devotional. It let us know that God loves us and has great scripture verses to back it up. Came within great time and was in good repair | 5.0 |
| 3027 | Have used the book for the past 2 years. Very helpful. Reviews are accurate. Would recommend to friends and will continue to use personally. | 4.0 |
| 3028 | Crazy emotions/reality. I really enjoyed this. The good/bad and well deserved happy ending. I love when a die hard worker gets a dose of what life's really about. | 4.0 |
| 3029 | this was a great sexual to the first book. I am glad the new characters meshed with the first book. very hard to put down and turn off my kindle. | 5.0 |
| 3030 | This book intrigued me from page one. The four women at the core of this book have been friends for many years, have raised their families together and as they enter their fifties face some of the toughest times of their lives. Through their adversity, they grow stronger, their friendship grows stronger and they face their past together to begin the second halves of their lives with the men that have always been there. I stayed up all night reading this book and began my reread after I took a nap! Thank you Liz Flaherty! | 5.0 |
| 3031 | In this book, James Rollins displays his skill at catering to carefree, undiscerning consumers. That is, people who think that if a movie or a book is not saturated with action, it is not worth their time. So, even when the story does not require an action sequence, Rollins inserts one. For discerning readers, the result is poisonous, agonizing pulp.Not only is the action excessive, much of it is implausible. The early boat chase on the Yangtze River? Not only can it be deleted without affecting the story, the end of the chase is silly. It is inappropriate for a serious novel, though fine for a comic book. Later on Rollins inserts a sequence reminiscent of John Wayne's prominent Rooster Cogburn sequence in TRUE GRIT. The difference is that Rooster Cogburn's is more realistic. And near the end of the book, we have a super-sandstorm that is miraculously cooperative. Its timing is too perfect. It seems to tell the characters, "Tell me when I should arrive, to make your story suspenseful. If you need me to slow down a bit, be sure to inform me."The modus operandi of SANDSTORM--and I assume the other books in the series--is interesting. (It's what sucked me in.) Sigma Force is an elite group of men and women with military training and academic savvy. Their missions involve the procurement of new research and technology. Particularly what might compromise the security of the United States. But having a good idea does not guarantee a good book. The author needs to consider his readers. He must think. He must try to be convincing. | 1.0 |
| 3032 | fast paced with an ending you don't see coming. Well written and engaging in so many levels. Great job Jeff Carson | 5.0 |
| 3033 | this story line was a very wild ride....how there love grew was amazing and very likeable....I would recommend this read to anyone...ty | 5.0 |
| 3034 | I realy enjoyed this book. It was funny , suspenseful, and very charming. There were several parts of this book that reminded me of the writings of another author I adore reading. I can't wait to read more of Amanda Lee's books. | 5.0 |
| 3035 | I really like this series. The main character seems to take alot of abuse but the plot keeps moving forward and there is alot of interaction with other races and the depth is about right for a good quick read. | 4.0 |
| 3036 | I really enjoyed the twists and turns of this book. The stories are deftly woven together and the reader is kept interested in the changes that take place. I will read more of Kendra Elliott. | 5.0 |
| 3037 | All my review is going to do is rephrase what has already been said so I will keep it brief.James Wesley, Rawles wrote a fictional book about what we need to do to prepare for an end of the world scenario. The endless lists of gun parts nearly drove me crazy and I found myself struggling through the book, as another reviewer suggested, near comatose. I can be through a good read in a few hours if it 'catches' me. I struggled through this one in hopes he would develope the character story. There isn't one.If you are looking for information on survival, as another reviewer suggested, there are better books out there. If you are looking for a good story about an economic collapse, a 'what would I do in this situation' type book, I would also look elsewhere.This book took me 4 evenngs (grueling) to finish. I did consider not finishing it a number of times. I found myself saying "oh for goodness sake, just get on with it!" | 2.0 |
| 3038 | And I want to move to sea haven.But first I will read every book in the series.The town feels like where I want to be. The characters are people I want to know and the mysteries are fun and unpredictable . Heartwarming.....plus just enough thought provoking.Just what I needed to read at this time. Thanks. | 5.0 |
| 3039 | Nothing too cosmic and scary, but a great story of first college age lost love and finding yourself. Stephen King is BACK! | 4.0 |
| 3040 | I like the sample I read on this book. I am in a relationship with someone just like Sean. He has a son that he does not spend time with but it is not his fault it's his baby mama's fault. She's will not let him spend time with his son because she still has feelings for him. They do not get along at all and it is sad. I would recommend that you read the sample first and then buy the book.Melissa | 5.0 |
| 3041 | Don't miss this series, the 5th and final 1 is supposed to be out this year, I can't wait! One of the best written series I have come across in years. | 5.0 |
| 3042 | Olivia Cunning is amazing. Her writing is impeccable, her characters are well developed and relatable, and the sex scenes are hot. I have the whole Sinners on Tour series and every book is amazing. Brian and Myrna are fantastic characters and I love them both (even though I might be a little envious of Myrna). I not only recommend this book, but I also recommend this author. | 5.0 |
| 3043 | this was a ok read...this book moved pretty fast and everything happened with a few days. the sex was great but it was just ok | 3.0 |
| 3044 | Social Death (not sure I get the title) is well written,has good suspenseful plot development and realistic characterization. It's one of those books that you want to learn the ending but wish it didn't have to end.Criticism: I found the scene with Clyde getting into a bathtub at gunpoint unrealistic.In conclusion I will probably not read more of a Clyde Shaw series, as the persistence and prying and chasing people down to make a scoop on Tv by newspeople i find so invasive and unsettling, probably quite true to life, but not pleasant for a hero to detail. | 4.0 |
| 3045 | Cassandra is a horny wife who enjoys being used and abused while her husband Brian helplessly watches from the sidelines. Very juicy scenes with plenty of opportunities for her to let Brian know just how utterly useless he is when Mr. Valentine, or Gregory, or Alessandro is around. But that's ok with him. He's happy to take the crumbs she tosses him, as he should be. If you're into domination and humiliation sex, and cuckolds, this should spin your dials all the way to the redline in a heartbeat! | 5.0 |
| 3046 | Just One Night was filled with wit and passion. The third book in the Love and Stiletto series, it centers around Sam Compton and Riley McKenna. Though part of a series, it is not necessary to read the previous books though some of the previous characters are mentioned, it will still be understandable.Riley McKenna is the resident sexpert in Stiletto but she has a secret. Her secret? Well she only had one sexual encounter in her life, not what you would expect with someone who writes sex advice for a living. So when Stiletto's 50th anniversary special requires their articles to be a little more personal, she's in a lot of trouble. Now she'll ask a favor of a lifetime from Sam Compton, the man who has always owned her heart.Sam Compton has had feelings for Riley since back when they were teenagers. But since she's his best friend's little sister, she's way off limits. So why did he ever agree with her favor?This was the first book from author Lauren Layne which I was able to read and I will surely be coming back for more. Just One Night was at first glance a light read but as the book progresses, it turned out to be more emotional than light. Riley loved Sam since time immemorial and that was the reason she never had a serious relationship. I admit, I love Sam but the way he treated Riley on the first half of this book was just cruel. I know he has some issues, but he doesn't need to let it all out on her. The characters from the previous books in the series were also shown here and it was really great since the readers who read the previous books can see what is going on with the previous characters.Just one Night was hilarious and full of passion. Perfect for readers outthere who are looking for a great contemporary romance read.Received digital copy from publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 3047 | An excellent telling of a fascinating country and culture. So often Russian history is focused on Imperial Russia with only vague reference to its people as a whole. Mr. Rutherford provides a refreshing viewpoint of everyday people instead of the untouchable wealthy or painfully downtrodden. The author weaves historical accuracy into everyday lives of the families from Russka. Generation after generation is beautifully connected to Russia, from Tatar wars to communism. Truly a treasure!! | 5.0 |
| 3048 | 5 Seduce StarsEver since I read the first book Covet by Felicity E. Heaton I was hooked into this series and looked forward to Antonie's story.Heaton knows how to pull her audience into the Vampire Erotic Theatre world and she knows how to write a sex scene. The smut has a real plot and heart to go with it, which I love.The interaction between Sear and Antione is sizzling and then freezing! Antione has some issues to work through and Sera is determined to help him through it. I loved how they connected and worked out their issues. There is some very tender and sweet moments along the way.For Snow fans we get to see and learn more about him and Antione. My heart broke for them both and what has made them the vampire aristocrats that they are today. I can’t wait for Snows story.Heaton all so intradoses us to a couple of new male vamps. Callum and Javier’s brothers will be brought into the theater’s inner workings. I can’t wait to learn and see more of these two.If you are wanting a quite, hot, vampire read you need to check out Seduce and the rest of Vampire Erotic Theatre. | 5.0 |
| 3049 | I loved this story the ending left so many unanswered questions, i hope i don't have to wait to long for part II. | 4.0 |
| 3050 | A cliffhanger, I am ruined! Ren Alexander has done it again and hit another one right out of the park and into the next atmosphere, but she has nearly devastated me in the process. There is far more conflict in this installment of her series and the up and down has nearly wrecked me, which is just further proof of Ms. Alexander's adroit writing skills. She handily sucks me right into the story with emotive and evocative details. After a 3 year relationship, this couple seems to be having a really bad month... in which they take one step forward and two steps back, but it has been so very entertaining for me to watch the process. As with her first offering, skillfully written with humor and tenderness, you feel their frustration and despair, as well as the depth of their feelings for each other, and still oh so deliciously steamy... At one point, my husband tapped me on the arm and said I was making humming noises while I was reading. Hmm, I think I was probably purring. | 5.0 |
| 3051 | This is one of my absolute favorite erotic series. This is a novella which is part of a series that should be read in order to fully enjoy the characters whose relationships help build the story. I love these characters. Unlike most authors, Lexi Blake actually writes a full on great story that is a perfect gem in between her main books in this series. If you enjoy hot alpha males and feisty women who genuinely care about each other and manage to indulge their kink, then do not miss this series. | 5.0 |
| 3052 | This is not only a great story on so many levels, it's also a beautifully crafted book. I swear Daniel Brown could make toasting a slice of bread sound interesting - a truly gifted writer. There is just so much fabulous background, not only about rowing and what it means to be part of a team, but also about what it was like to be children of the depression, as these kids were. A truly epic work of non-fiction. | 5.0 |
| 3053 | Aptly titled, this book has beauty, but there's cruelty too. Set in a dark fairy tale world, the tale tackles love, vengeance, and plain good storytelling. This is a fairly quick read, and one to remember for a long while. It is aimed more at gals , but guys shouldn't shun it either. Darn good reading. | 4.0 |
| 3054 | Alice in Wonderland meets Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in this delicious, whimsical book.I picked this book up on New Year’s Eve because I had a “Bellyache” after eating too much food. I could so relate to Peter who was helping in his grandfather’s sweet shop and kept sneaking treats. Before long Peter is not feeling so well and is transported to the whimsical land of the Candonites. A place where the people look and smell good enough to eat.I’m sure children ages 6 to 10 will enjoy this book. It would make a fun read aloud for younger kids and a good read alone for those who are a little older. It wrapped up a little too quickly for me and I never fully understood why a couple of characters acted like they did but otherwise an enjoyable, tasty read.Content: CleanRating: 3.5 StarsSource: From Author for Review | 4.0 |
| 3055 | Great assortment of children's prayers for kids of all ages. Easy to read for children and adults. Artwork throughout the book is nice too. | 5.0 |
| 3056 | Apparently there is something appealing about some monsters because the "good" bad guys in this trilogy are yummy. If you're a sorcerer/vampire/werewolf junkie, then these are the books for you. Thoroughly enjoyable and worth the money. | 5.0 |
| 3057 | This is a compilation of sermons given by Pope Francis. They are very simply written and would be great as a basis for a discussion group. It gave me a deeper understanding of the Pontiff's call for charity among all of God's people. | 3.0 |
| 3058 | Keeps you guessing right up to the end. What a sad story. Good reading though. Kept me interested up to the end. | 5.0 |
| 3059 | I never put any of the three stories down. In love with the whole series I can't wait for more | 5.0 |
| 3060 | Great writing hot sex lots of details excellent read.nothing too hard core, great read for beginners to bdsm. This is an erotic romance | 5.0 |
| 3061 | Loved the first 3 books!!! Can't wait to read the last three books. I have enjoyed everything I've read by this author | 5.0 |
| 3062 | The only problem I had with the book was I had to wait to get a kindle, it never came out in paperback. | 5.0 |
| 3063 | Gruesome, creepy and gripping. C. J. Box is top notch at keeping the story flowing and believable. This is my first by him. Am working on my second. Will probably read all his work. He is right up there with my favorite writer of crime/suspense: Micheal Connelly. | 5.0 |
| 3064 | great encouragement, and interesting about the man's, George Mueller, life. Let us pray!! Always!! Worth every penny, especially if you love God. | 5.0 |
| 3065 | I love when a book surprises me! A couple chapters dragged a little but overall really great book. Definitely worth reading. | 4.0 |
| 3066 | There are better prenatal materials out there. I'm glad many people liked/loved it. Sadly, for me this just happened to not be one of the best books I have read. I'm hopeful though, will keep looking. | 3.0 |
| 3067 | This is a popular book from the early 1980's that I never got around to reading until now. It's the first book by Paul Theroux that I've read. It's my understanding that he first became famous for his travelogue "The Great Railway Bazaar (1975)." He's written a number of novels since and most (maybe all) are fictionalized travelogues by having their characters end up in some exotic and isolated corner of the world. That's certainly the case with this book.This story evolves around a man who is so fed up with what he perceives as deteriorating quality of life in the United States that he takes his family (wife and four children) to the most isolated place he knows of, the Mosquito Coast on the east coast of Honduras. Once there he goes up river trying to find a place untouched by civilization. He has the gift of having no doubt that he always right. No matter what happens, he insists--and apparently believes it himself--that he's not surprised because he was expecting it all along.He sets up a machine to make ice from heat energy of fire and expects the natives to be grateful. The results are mixed and from there it gets worse. He hates the missionaries who he believes are contaminating the natives with civilization. But he thinks his ice machine is a good idea of course.The story is told in first person by the man's son. As the story progresses it becomes obvious that his father is out of touch with reality (i.e crazy). Things get tense toward the end of the book.The book provides an entertaining way to learn about the geography of the up-river areas of the Mosquito Coast of Honduras. | 3.0 |
| 3068 | I enjoyed reading this story, it kept my attention. Only "You" can know the right one to love, no one else. | 4.0 |
| 3069 | This one was difficult to put down, and a thrill to read. The relationships were closely woven, and the drama very intense. You'll be glad you read it. | 5.0 |
| 3070 | I think the author is dragging out a single story over a series. I strongly believe that this story can be told in a single book. It would be a better book if it didn't have so much fluff to expand the story. I like the characters and the way the author describes each one, but some things are repeated thought out the novel, such as Vanx needing the Princess alive to prove his innocence. As a reader, I would have preferred it if the author did spin-offs with some of the characters described in the story because I would love to learn more about a few of them. | 2.0 |
| 3071 | "Cleopatra: A Life" was a very good book. If you enjoy historical fiction, this will make you pretty happy. The author did a good job taking you back in time and giving you a feel for the time, place, and astonishing historical events. | 5.0 |
| 3072 | Lovely story, sweet, charming so realisticI could feel every word!! Totally recommended to people who like to dream... read it! | 5.0 |
| 3073 | Love Ronin and Amery. Lorelei James did a great job telling their story. Amery standing up to her parents was one of the best parts of the book. Although I did want to slap Amery for not telling Ronin she loved him. Would love a third book or a novella. | 5.0 |
| 3074 | Up a notch from the last one which she must have written asleep. I hope to continue reading but think that she should commit to one of them and go from there | 3.0 |
| 3075 | Heard a review of this book on NPR, found it very interesting. The author describes his life as medical resident to brain surgeon with many interesting cases along the way. If you are interested in medicine or neurosurgery you will love it. | 5.0 |
| 3076 | This is a geat book. It guides you to numerous web sites where you can explore and browse books of all types. If what you are looking for is available, you should be able to find it with the aid of this book. | 5.0 |
| 3077 | Story was ok. Love scenes were prolonged. I got stuck in a couple of chapters for lack of interest. Overall, good book. | 3.0 |
| 3078 | I have started this series all over again after reading most of them years ago. Toby Peters is a likable guy and finds himself running into lots of 1940's movie stars and very persistent bad guys. Well written plots and a peek into the past. | 5.0 |
| 3079 | Emma Bailey is on a mission to find and rescue her brother, Jacob. She meets Cole Stevens who is also looking for him and to see if there is any connection to his deadly adversary. Now her life will never be the same. Danger and intrigue are their constant companion. They may have opposite goals but they need to work together. Can they trust each other enough to get the job done? He is driven and she is stubborn. Add to this their potent sexual attraction and you have a combustible relationship. Is there any chance at a future? This is Cathy Marlowe's first published novel and it's wonderful. What an exhilarating and suspenseful adventure! The characters are amazing. I love a strong, confident woman who can stand up for herself and Emma is certainly that. Cole is her perfect match. He is stubborn, determined and resourceful. Also, they are a passionate couple who share a fiery attraction. The book has great dialogue and colorful secondary characters. Lie by Night is a well-crafted and cleverly plotted story that kept me entertained. I definitely looking forward to more books by this author. | 5.0 |
| 3080 | Because of his unique perspective as an invited animator, Delisle is able to insert himself into ordinary life in a large Chinese city without being constantly being 'managed' by state 'handlers'. The results are wry, and often very effective in stripping a rapidly changing society. He is very straightforward, without being condescending to the many people that he interacts with daily. He even gets in a little Shanghai and Hong Kong to boot! A new paradigm for both the travelogue and the 'graphic novel' formats. | 5.0 |
| 3081 | Lindy has struggled in life, bad roll model etc. Crimson has made his life and is ready to be mated. This story HEA has a million twists and turns, it will keep you reading from beginning to end. The character development really helped the reader understand the thinking process that Lindy and Crimson go through, and offer more understanding into a world that R.E. Butler has created. Brownies, Trolls, and Wulfen Oh My! Great read yet again! | 5.0 |
| 3082 | A very raw story of love, loss, depression and finding yourself again. Worth the time to read and break down!! Very raw and honest! | 4.0 |
| 3083 | A letter and a mysterious package arrive for Thomas Smith, an aging, long-married man living in South Africa. The letter forces unwanted memories to surface, memories of Tom's capture and imprisonment, first by Italians and then by Germans, while serving as an intelligence officer in the North Africa Campaign during World War II. That brief introductory scene is followed by a captivating examination of a man who is bound not just by the fences and razor wire of prison camps (bitter Edens policed by fallen angels), but by unwanted and uncontrollable emotions.In the context of confinement, Bitter Eden centers on Tom's struggle to define love and to separate his love for another man from sexual desire. As grim days pass in the Italian camp, Tom reluctantly forms relationships with two men. One is a friendship with a mothering gay man named Douglas to whom he feels no attraction but comes to regard with affection. The other involves an attraction (and eventual devotion) to a married man named Danny who is (for much of the novel) hostile to openly gay men. Tom and Danny bond naturally, having both been victims of paternal abuse. Tom does his best to deny his feelings for Danny, or to define them as nonsexual, a challenging task when Danny sleeps next to him in a platonic but naked embrace. Jealousies are aroused and magnified when a gay artist paints Tom in the nude and when Tom begins to perform with the openly gay cast of the prison theater.Bitter Eden deals with a subject that might discomfort some readers, but does so with sensitivity and compassion and gorgeously descriptive prose. Yet no reader should be made uncomfortable by a story that is ultimately about love, "an emotion too often threatened by ennui to attain to the grand passion for which I have long since ceased to hope." Tatamkhulu Afrika (who was, like Tom, a POW in Italy and Germany) vividly conveys the drudgery and deprivation and fear that pervades life in a prison camp, as well as the uncertain life that follows liberation, "the now's new ambiences, changed circumstances, grown alien strictures and codes." The story is dramatic and eventful but most of the events are small and the story's power resides in their accumulative impact on Tom. The extreme circumstances that give rise to Tom's self-examination raise profound questions about the nature of love and bonding under trying circumstances. | 5.0 |
| 3084 | This book will really help you to improve your communication skills, it contains great tips and strategies! I highly recommend it! | 5.0 |
| 3085 | Wonderful book. Author developed the story and the characters really well. Was a wonderful read and a great introduction to a new author. | 5.0 |
| 3086 | I read this to my husband, a great historian. He loved it. It took us 5 - 3 hour trips to do it. Am looking forward to seeing the miniseries hopefully of this book sometime in 2014. Thaks Brian for a great story, and making it come alive. Are there still people in Long Island that are related to the secret six?. | 5.0 |
| 3087 | I so enjoyed this novel that when finished I ordered the next in the series. It is a stand alone novel but will pick up with a brother. Looking forward to reading it. The first time I have read this author but will most likely be reading many more by her. | 5.0 |
| 3088 | If you like paranormal short stories, this is the collection for you. This is a good set to have if you need a quick paranormal fix. Great author and great stories. buy now. | 5.0 |
| 3089 | it was a short, but easy and entertaining book to read. I love the plot and despite how short it is, it reveals everything really well. | 4.0 |
| 3090 | While the story is extremely well written, it took me a while to work through the book. Every detail matters, each character is symbolic, flashbacks define and clarify, it is not an easy read. That being said, read it. The story is important. The writing is beautiful, almost poetic. The novel will haunt you. Read it. | 5.0 |
| 3091 | I originally downloaded this book probably two years ago, and I fell in love with Chase instantly! It was refreshing to read about a man who knows how to treat a woman. Bella Andre's writing draws you in and makes you feel like you're a part of the story. I have purchased every other Sullivan book since then, along with several other Bella Andre originals. If you're looking for entertaining story lines, relatable characters, and steamy sex scenes, you should read this book!!! | 5.0 |
| 3092 | Michael Cunningham writes beautifully, there is no question about that. Almost every page of his new novel reads as elegantly as it looks on the page. His prose is lucid and refined, without any trace of over-elaboration; indeed, he has an endearing habit of making parenthetical remarks to himself in descriptive passages (such as "face it" or "remember that?") that gives a pleasantly informal air to the whole. You may not know these people, but feel you might, and know that if you did happen to meet you would be welcomed into their circle.And the characters and their lives are also real: two forty-something brothers sharing an apartment in Brooklyn with the girlfriend of one of them. Barrett, the younger, is gay and works in a vintage store in Manhattan; on the way home one night, he sees a mysterious aqua light appear in the sky over Central Park, a miracle that he keeps to himself at first, but that turns him towards a kind of religion. Tyler, his older brother, is chasing his own miracle; a musician, he is still hoping for a breakthrough as a song-writer, and takes drugs to transport him to the necessary nirvana. Meanwhile, he is going ahead with his wedding to Beth (co-owner of the store where Tyler works), even though she is in the fourth stage of cancer.I don't really remember the Hans Andersen story of the same title that Cunningham is apparently reworking here, nor am I sure of its essential point. Certainly, there is a lot of snow and ice imagery, literal and otherwise, and I think I see a common theme of two people (though by no means children here) living close together in an urban setting, until each finds a way to unlock something essential that had been frozen within them. Section by section, chapter by short chapter, the affairs, hopes, and delusions of these three people and their immediate friends are portrayed with wonderful reality. Further, their situation changes in slow but significant ways over the four-year span -- the novel runs from the presidential elections of 2004 to those of 2008, and Cunningham makes no secret of his sympathies. But I felt very little direction or momentum as I was reading, and could easily have laid it down at any time and not bothered to pick it up again. | 4.0 |
| 3093 | This book will be very helpful to those individuals who have difficulty in building relationships and making friends. I love the ideas on the benefits of friends. Highly recommended to those who are battling with shyness and those who want to develop a lasting friendship. | 5.0 |
| 3094 | This is a great book with inner workings of an MC and family. I find this series an honest look at love, loyalty and the brotherhood. | 5.0 |
| 3095 | True to 'young love' which is extremely powerful. All emotions are represented as the characters deal with their relationship. I would recommend this book to anyone that wants to revisit their first love. | 5.0 |
| 3096 | My husband in hard to please as far as books and he loves this series. It is great writing and very interesting stuff. | 5.0 |
| 3097 | I enjoyed the story although it jumped around a bit in the early chapters setting up all the characters and the story line. I liked the writers ability to just write well. clear and concise for the most part. I could have went directly to the next book in the series except I was a bit burned out on Sci-Fi for a while. This was probably my 4th or 5th in a row... time for some other genera. | 4.0 |
| 3098 | If you enjoy Jo Nesbo and the adventures of Harry Hole then you will love this . One of his best | 5.0 |
| 3099 | Matt so deserved his happily ever after. I've been waiting on this story from the beginning. I can't wait for the next book! | 5.0 |
| 3100 | Beauty Treatments is not a sermon but the story of how one woman overcame an attitude of worthlessness by allowing God to guide her steps. Loosely quoted below:My inter emptiness kept my eyes on man, with the desire to be filled with the love of a man. Going from relationship to relationship while looking for a man to make me feel better about myself only left me feeling emptier. This ultimately made me feel unattractive and downright ugly—inside and out. My identity was shaken by rejection and abuse. I needed to get a true perspective of who I was from the Creator of my soul.If you’ve ever found yourself, unloved and unwanted or gone through a similar experience, this book will help guide you to find healing for your soul. | 5.0 |
| 3101 | I had wanted to check out Richelle Mead's (of Vampire Academy fame) new series Age of X but I hadn’t been too impressed with the sample I downloaded. When I saw Gameboard of the Gods was available in ebook format from my local library I was happy to take the chance. I’m about a third of the way through it and in all honesty I am not going to finish it. First I should point out that this is what is called a New Adult book. The protagonists are a little older than in YA and their concerns tend to be a little more adult than those in YA.I really wanted to like the book given how much I enjoyed Vampire Academy, but I really struggled with the painfully slow pacing, and confusing worldbuilding. One of the things Mead does exceptionally well is writing character relationships and I felt she was handicapping herself unnecessarily by giving us two protagonists in Justin and Mae who are essentially loners. I really missed the snarky interactions of Vampire Academy that comes from knowing someone intimately.Perhaps if I’d persevered with this, it might have got interesting - certainly, the whole mythos of the gods returning (at least that’s what I get from the blurb - at a third of the way through that has not even been hinted at. Sorry but this is going in my did not finish pile. | 2.0 |
| 3102 | I really loved this book, the characters, the setting, the storyline. I hope to see more of this author soon! | 5.0 |
| 3103 | Saving Quinton was every bit as good as Breaking Nova! Jessica Sorensen has done it again...sucked me in, barely able to wait t for the next! 2 very enthusiastic thumbs up. I can not wait for the conclusion! | 5.0 |
| 3104 | Once I started this book I could barley put ti down! I loved the characters Lexi and Jax. Everybody needs a Jax in their life. I liked how this book was a little different than most books. How they met and kept their relationship going was sexy and fun!! | 5.0 |
| 3105 | This book is about a sixth grader named nate and he starts having really good luck. A boy named Marcus who is in seventh grade is so vain. He thinks Nates good luck will end. How long will his luck last? Will it beat Marcus? Read this book to find out!!! | 5.0 |
| 3106 | How did I find this wonderfully free novella? I don't remember. But I do remember being on a bad book bender. Everything I've read in the few past few weeks has been terrible. Like I don't get past 33% terrible.And this shows up on my kindle and I'm like Colleen, Who? I don't know a Colleen. I've never read a Colleen Hoover. I've never experienced a Colleen.And then I read this and I'm like, Woah. How do I NOT know who Colleen Hoover is?Firstly, it's free.Secondly, it's short enough to warrant less than 2 hours of your time.THIRD, this is hands down the sweetest story I've read to date. And yet funny. And sad. And vulgar at the same time. But mostly sweet. Like wants to melt my teenage heart sweet. And I'm not a teenager.You need this in your life. HECK, everyone needs this in their life.Go now. Send thanks, later. | 5.0 |
| 3107 | I love the excitement I get from reading these books. The author keeps you wanting more and more, can't wait for the next book! | 5.0 |
| 3108 | I was worried it would end with him dying and I would have been so angry thankfully Andrew lived and it ended so happily! One thing I found odd is that Camryn didn't get pregnant much sooner because it seemed like they were having quite a bit of unprotected sex and he threw away those condoms at his apartment to boot. Seemed odd for them to have no birth control concerns and it to even twice being confirmed they avoided it, the condoms and the whole "don't pull out" comment. That aside it was a beautiful love story and it was crafted perfectly...the writing style especially going back and forth between points of view made the story. | 5.0 |
| 3109 | It was what I expected,any problem I have had was addressed with clarity. Great companion for text books.great buy for price. | 5.0 |
| 3110 | My wife and I listened to this audiobook and enjoyed it very much. West's description of the First Ladies, their styles and accomplishments are presented in a series of short stories. These include interactions with friends, family, national and international figures and the Presidents. The interactions with the White House staff, Mr. West in particular, are central to the book as well.West offers insight into the White House & staff as an institution that transcends individual First Ladies and Presidents. | 4.0 |
| 3111 | Upon beginning this book, there were a few things that popped into my head: Mr. Spector has an interesting sense of humor, he doesn't back down in his writing, and his storytelling reminds me of my Papa. Grandpapa, my mother's father, is a great storyteller and even though sometimes his humor goes over my head, his enthusiasm and style always made listening that much more enjoyable. Mr. Spector is the same type of storyteller.As a memoir, or an attempt at one, I would have liked more organization. Centering it on one aspect of his life (like the traveling or his military career), I think, would have made the book more enjoyable. That said, his writing isn't bad and I could see everything he described. Granted, some of the stories (mainly in the middle) lacked in spirit. However, that doesn't make him a bad writer or his stories any less important.I loved that he decided to make a memoir for himself and his family. I wouldn't have been able to do this for fear that no one would care, but Mr. Spector doesn't care about that. All that matters to him is that some stories hit a certain resonance in the reader, and a number of those stories do (the story about Cambodia, being one of those). | 3.0 |
| 3112 | I am trying to read this book but the characters are not close to believable, no one talks like the Natalie character ! The language is foul and unnecessary, the lead character is not likable. It is like a little boy trying to.sound grown up and using dirty words will do it I doubt I will finish it and I will certainly never buy another of this author's books.All of the name dropping of fashion designers must make him think it will sound like a female talking , but he is wrong . It is bad writing at it worse. | 1.0 |
| 3113 | Great way to reintroduce yourself to the beautiful Psalms with the help of Martin Luther's comments. It is not a commentary on the Psalms but a book that can be used as a devotional volume to enrich your devotional time. | 5.0 |
| 3114 | A pretty fun read. Thuis author has a ton of haters, so I gave it a whirl. She's right. The door is flapping in the breeze welcoming saracens, swindlers, slavers, and sleeze. | 4.0 |
| 3115 | Very suspenseful, good characters. Seemed almost too short a book, but maybe the next one with the same characters will be longer. | 4.0 |
| 3116 | Wow! Love this story! I couldn't put it down when I started reading it. I had to finished the same night. The characters are good and the story drags you in. | 4.0 |
| 3117 | I felt like this book was just ok for me. I usually love everything Emily Snow writes, and was very excited for this stand alone novel. I had a hard time keeping up at times...I liked it, but not as well as her others. | 3.0 |
| 3118 | This story was ok, a little bazaar. Needs better editing; too many typos, etc. For .99 I guess it wasn't bad. | 2.0 |
| 3119 | `Thirteen Reasons Why' is probably one of the best books out there. I think this because it makes you realize how serious bullying actually is and that your actions take an effect in everyone's lives. Also, I feel like a lot of teenagers can relate to this book, including myself. Hopefully, more people will read this and open up their eyes and realize how serious bullying is, and maybe, they'll think about their words and actions more often. I recommend this book 100%.Allison, 7th graderThe book "Thirteen Reasons Why" was highly engaging. It's a real page-turner and it's also really easy to finish in just a few days. The book was about a boy named Clay Jensen who gets a set of tapes. On those tapes were 13 reasons why Hannah Baker killed her self. The book has many crazy cliffhanger moments. But unfortunately, the way the book leaves you at the end is very disappointing. The book is also very confusing at parts. The book started out great but towards the end it got very boring. This book was completely predictable and it didn't have a dramatic ending like I wanted it to have.Sarah, 7th grader | 4.0 |
| 3120 | This is the first book in the Unaltered series. It is a series that starts out with Calli at her high school track meet winning her race in such a record time everyone just stares! Things quickly move from there when she is signed to train at an Olympic team center and she arrives to find it is a training center but for people with special abilities and powers ---- not an Olympic training team. This series is fast paced with excellent developed characters. I love it and have read books 1 &2. | 5.0 |
| 3121 | Any owner or manager worth his/her salt, should read this. It opens up your mind to business that you may not have seen or thought about before. I'm not one to agree with the whole thing, as I own a private business, but definitely was worth reading and thinking about. A lot of people run this book down, but the author seems to have put some time and thought into it and for that I believe it was worth reading | 5.0 |
| 3122 | I really have enjoyed this series and can't wait for the next one to come out. I especially liked that the author gave Kid and Jason their own stories, even though they occurred at the same time. She could have easily put them both into one book and jumped between locations. I am so glad she didn't.The last two installments have not had as much sensuality as the previous 3 books, but the story line is there, so you don't necessarily miss it. I do like how she has not just dropped the other characters in sacrifice to the current beau.This is a great series. | 5.0 |
| 3123 | Just finished the complete Refuge collection, and I'll admit that I worried that books written under a pseudonym by Jeremy Robinson (One of my all time favorites) may be told in a voice that I didnt care for, and would thereby make me feel like a traitorous fan.WORRIES UNFOUNDED!Bishop and his co-authors (including his alter ego) are seamless as they tell this fantastic story about a town that is ripped from our dimension, and cycles through dimensions that each are more deadly than the last. The characters are all riveting, whether they be heroes or villains, and I found myself rooting for characters that I initially hated due to their well written character flaws that made them vile.The concept of this series, and the discovery of the reason why the small town of Refuge is forced to endure these horrors had me fascinated immediately. I'd heard people complain about Jeremy using different co-authors for each book, but they clearly had not read the actual books. They are seamlessly written, and each book ends with you wanting more, and the next book doesn't disappoint as it picks right up deep in the horrors that the townsfolk of Refuge have to suffer. Do not buy ONE of these books... buy them ALL! | 5.0 |
| 3124 | I love books about The Congo and mountain climbing in The Himalayas. Conditions are extreme. The Congo is the site of continual warfare and butchery. Mountaineers encounter disaster trying to climb Mt. Everest. I am morally certain I will never set foot in either locale, so reading about it gives me great vicarious pleasure.Anjan Sundaram is a Yale mathematics student who gives up his quest for a PhD to become a stringer for the Associated Press in The Congo. He is low man on the journalistic totem pole. He gets the worst assignments and a pittance for braving danger to get the story.Sundaram lives at a poverty level with a family in Kinshasha. Daily life is struggle. He battles heat, pestilence, robbery and a society on the edge. He imparts his story with elegance and a surprising sympathy for the Congolese.The climax of Sundaram's story is his assignment to go "up river" and report on the warfare underway between rival factions of the government. We hold our breath as he encounters the warlord.I enjoyed, if that is the right word, Sundaram's account. I am doubly glad I wasn't along for the ride. I suspect we will have more African stories from this young man. | 4.0 |
| 3125 | This book was great! The emotions were real and the pain was shared with the readers. Great job, Ms Lesher. | 5.0 |
| 3126 | Once Upon a Road Trip by Anglia N. Blount is an adventure filled book about a girl who drives across the country and back alone. I thought that this book was very well written. Once Upon a Road Trip is a book that is suitable for middle school students. I would recommend this book to a friend. This book covered every topic I enjoy, romance, adventure, and self-struggle. Once Upon a Road Trip has some parts where not much is going on and they seem stretched out, but over all I would read it again.Student Reviewer: GSracegirlAge at time of review - 12 | 5.0 |
| 3127 | I received a copy of “Sentinel” from the author in exchange for a review.Justice: A powerful word. In “Sentinel” this is something both Caroline Dare and Rick Moore are seeking. Caroline, a blind artist, is trying to find justice for her brother, Griffin Dare. Griff was a rising star in the mage community. That is until the day he kills a councilor in front of witnesses. That this action is totally out of character for Griff is ignored. He is convicted ‘in absentia’ and now he has gone to ground.Rick wants to clear his Father’s name. His Father was found guilty of using Dark Magic when Rick was still a young boy. The disgrace still haunts his family. When Rick is given the chance to have his Father’s case reopened if he agrees to investigate Griffin Dare’s case, he agrees. Logic dictates that someone is helping Dare to remain hidden, because how else is he able to shield himself for so long? All Rick needs is an inside scoop with the Dare family. Working under a two week deadline, Rick decides to go to a showing of Caroline's work, hoping to strike up a relationship with the young woman. What he expected to find is a woman riding the coat tails of her wealthy and talented parents, using their connections to forward her career. What he doesn’t expect is to find a woman who is talented in her own right. Rick’s first attempts to connect with Caro are gently rebuffed. It isn’t until the next day when the critics begin to question the ability’s of a blind person to see the colors that she has so beautifully woven , that Caro reaches out to Rick and asks for his help as a PR specialist. Rick soon realizes it will not be easy to get Caro to open up to him. Despite their mutual attraction, she isn’t ready to reveal anything about her brother.It isn’t until Rick saves her life that Rick gets that chance. But by this time, he finds himself falling under the spell of this beautiful woman. Unfortunately, Rick’s boss takes matters into his own hands, and, using information he gained illegally, Stan pens an article under Rick’s name. Caro initially doesn’t believe Rick when he insists he is innocent. It isn’t until Rick approaches Caro’s Father, Stuart Dare, a lawyer, to handle his case, that Caro slowly begins to see the truth in what Rick had been trying to tell her.Nancy Northcott does a fantastic job with “Sentinel”. It blends wonderfully with her other books. | 5.0 |
| 3128 | Ignore the poor editing especially towards the end. Flows nicely in a fairly traditional story with engaging characters and twists. | 3.0 |
| 3129 | I love Joe Hill's writing. His novels are wonderfully exciting.. the kind you can't put down and finish well into the dark of the night when you should be sleeping. But I just did not care much for this collection of short stories. Many of them seemed to stop prematurely and left me dangling. | 3.0 |
| 3130 | I love the true mates series from this author. I have them all and my only complaint is where is the other stories? She does say more to come but not any time soon. | 4.0 |
| 3131 | I like this take on shifters. The dialogue between Kayla and Jackson is witty. I did think there should have been more detail focused on the parents and what made Kayla unique for her kind. Especially after the blood lines were explained because it made no sense why she was special and her parents were not. At least one of her parents since, she inherited their unique and sought after bloodline.The book could have given more character detail and background. All in all, it's a good read.A+ for it being one complete book. That seems to be a rarity these days. | 4.0 |
| 3132 | Funny and entertaining. I sometimes don't like the editing and switching or mixing the names up.I liked that it ended in a good way | 4.0 |
| 3133 | the Three Wise Men is a great insight to see how Mary chose her decision to come back and help her brothers and sisters. I truly enjoy reading Teri's stories. I can't wait til the next one comes out. | 5.0 |
| 3134 | What a joy of a book to read. I finished it in 2 days and couldn't wait to read it again once I put it down. This book pulls on the heart strings of any parent and any person for that matter. I was surprised by how it ended and didn't see it coming which make the book all that much better. | 5.0 |
| 3135 | Kindle book was done halfway through, the other half was credits and sources. Many political ideas revealed. Would like to have more details of the assasination at the end. | 3.0 |
| 3136 | Enjoyed it! I would recommend to YA and adults. I found Kate's acceptance of her situation and of the alternate realities a bit too easy, but it did not detract too much from a great story | 4.0 |
| 3137 | I love this book and could have kept reading.it is a novella but well worth the price.keep up the great work mr.lansdale ! | 5.0 |
| 3138 | I just came across this offer due to a 99 cent amazon promo offer. I'll be ordering more of his books. Great story, great characters and plenty of timely humor. | 5.0 |
| 3139 | I liked the first book but this one is just fantastic. The drama is addicted and it was really hard to put my kindle down. ready to start the third one. | 5.0 |
| 3140 | I'm behind in my Alex Cross reading and this one reminded me why I love this series. From the first page until the last, what a story!, | 5.0 |
| 3141 | This is a delightful and very interesting cookbook .... which I am extremely pleased to own! I enjoyed it so much, I bought a couple for gifts and both my friends enjoyed it too! Would love to meet Mr. Ottolenghi! | 5.0 |
| 3142 | this reminded me, a bit, of Cruel Intentions. I'm not sure the length was necessary. There was lots of gratuitous sex. I feel like there was a good plot and the sex took away from that. I did enjoy it and plan to read more from this author. | 3.0 |
| 3143 | I am a long time fan of Dean Koontz books. His writing has certainly changed over the years, but then I’ve changed alos. His books have never once been a disappointment. Innocence is once again a different kind of book that truly took me by surprise. I will not give a synopsis because I wouldn’t want to spoil a bit of the mystery.Mr. Koontz has an incredible talent to describe people, places, and emotions to give the reader a sense of presence. The story of Addison and Gwyneth and their special circumstances was an emotional adventure for me. I loved the book, and although the end was satisfying with all questions answered, I wanted it to go on forever. I highly recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 3144 | It was kind of corny but for whatever reason I liked it. It was unexpected for sure | 4.0 |
| 3145 | I chose this because of the title and reading the plot description and the worst reviews toe find if it was obnoxiously SUPERCHRISTIAN which I do all the time now, having been burned so often buying books through kindle. It was an interesting read and a different historical perspective for a WW!! Novel. well-written | 4.0 |
| 3146 | Wow! I just love the effect on my skin after using this book. everything is natural and my skin is GLOWING - It is my skincare bible! Thanks so much | 5.0 |
| 3147 | This story was flat...the characters were flat. The POV was all over the place. I really had to force myself to finish this | 2.0 |
| 3148 | I have been recommending this series to friends since I finished the first book. Whoever said this series is a bit like crossing the XMen with Hogwarts is right on. It's not like some of the elements of this type of book have not been done before. However, I've seen no directly copied ideas from similar books like "Ender's Game" or "The Maze Runner" or "The Hunger Games" or "Divergent". I prefer this series to all four of those books. Why? I like the characters better. The protagonists aren't walking around brooding all of the time, or obsessed with their love interests as if it was the last and best romance at the end of the world. Will is not chasing girls; he's out to solve the mysteries, better himself, and rescue those in trouble. Nick makes me laugh out loud, and I'm no teenager. The technology is original, as are the supernatural elements.I don't know what other reviewers are saying, but I'm glad that the first chapter (sometimes a little too obviously, but that's okay) jogs your memory on some of the character and plot points from the first book. It was helpful to me and not overdone. | 5.0 |
| 3149 | This is a very quick read, 10-15 minutes. It was sweet, but too short to get too invested in the characters.I am a fan of Ms. York's Wardham series and I look forward to more of those. | 3.0 |
| 3150 | This is a short story of a married couple who move to a house far into the woods. She is a painter and he commutes daily to his job in the city. While they are there they stumble upon four children who seem to not have anyone caring for them. Soon the children begin to steal things from their house and the problems it causes between the couple. It's a short story that I decided to read between books and while it was okay there were some grammar errors that I could overlook. In my opinion I am glad I did not have to pay for it as a Amazon Prime member. There really wasn't much too it. You do find out about the children and why they keep stealing from their house but there wasn't much of a climax in the end. | 3.0 |
| 3151 | I love virtually all of the full-length Longmire books. The setting, the characters, the plots--I think they are all terrific. However, this was a disappointment. It's too long--it should probably have stayed a short story and not been published as a separate book.If I had paid $.99 or even $1.99 for it as a Kindle version I might have felt ok about the value of it. But this was too much money for they story.I didn't "hate" it; it was "ok," just not as great as I hoped.If you're a big Longmire fan and want to read everything (as I am), then you'll probably want to read it. It's not "awful," just not the best....IMHO | 3.0 |
| 3152 | Jerome Gilden does a good job bringing a fresh new way of writing. He tells a lot of it in first person and is very witty with the humor and feeling like you are right there in his mind. The story is fast paced with Jerry dodging the Morters (the bad guys...or are they??) and trying to find out the mystery of where his friend Rachel has gone and who the Reapers are. Can he find all of it out in time to save mankind? You have to get the book and find out! :) | 4.0 |
| 3153 | The hero of this book, Eric Carpenter, is a hapless and naive 25-ish young man, who finished college but can't seem to do anything with his degree in literature (that he tells people about, repeatedly, as though that makes him a super special snowflake). So he tends bar at a college hangout. This guy - kid, really - is a naive, stammering, blushing nitwit who says "Seriously?" virtually every time he learns something new, which often. He says "uh" and "yeah" a lot, which the author spells "yea." What else? He rolls his eyes. A lot. He inexplicably cries when handed a book that was his mother's (but doesn't sit down and read the damn thing, despite being full of non-stop questions.) He runs into situations he's been warned not to, yet somehow survives. He exclaims, "son of a gun!" when shot at, and complains his life is now "topsy-turvy." In addition to being pretty unbelievable, this character is a male Mary Sue who is unfortunately too dumb to live. He knows supernatural beings exist and are dangerous, but hasn't bothered to learn anything about them, although he brags about being a "big reader." Between the immature hero, all the gorgeous women who all want him (and refer to him as clever or smart when nothing he's said is either), the misspelled words and the generally repetitive and awkward writing, this story is just not engaging or entertaining. | 2.0 |
| 3154 | I couldn't put this down. I was intrigued by the trailer for the movie and put it on my list, but didn't give the book another thought until I came across a mention of it in a magazine. The writer said that she couldn't put it down and kept hoping for more when it finally ended. I feel the same way. Hassan has an interesting journey from his boyhood in India to becoming an outstanding chef in France. The development of all the characters is excellent, and I felt throughout that I was standing next to these people, observing. My only warning is that you probably won't get anything done until you finish this incredible journey. Cook ahead or settle into the solitude of a weekend retreat and enjoy! | 5.0 |
| 3155 | I really enjoyed the first book in this series (Matched) and have been looking forward to reading this sequel. I was not disappointed with Crossed but I do think Matched was better. I’ve read really mixed reviews on this sequel and I can see why. Personally I enjoyed this story and am looking forward to the final book in the trilogy.Crossed was definitely more character driven instead of plot driven. The writing is very poetic and beautiful but that also makes it slow in places. There just really is not a lot that happens in this story. My husband asked me about one of the books I read recently and there was no way I could have even begun to summarize it unless he has 10 or 15 minutes to listen to me. By contrast I could sum up what happened in this book in about a minute. Yes I’d be leave out a lot of back-story and details about characters but as far as plot-line for this book there just isn’t much that happens. That said I really did enjoyed this book. I liked learning more about the characters and the society.Usually in a book that has a love triangle I have a strong opinion on who the main characters should end up with. I don’t have that with this book. I’m open to Cassia ending up with either Ky or Xander.I really think the third book has potential to be the best in the series. My fingers are crossed.Content: CleanRating: 4 Stars – Great BookSource: I bought a copy but I ended up listening to the audio version which I downloaded from Audible.com | 4.0 |
| 3156 | I expected more. The story never really picked up like I wanted it to, I felt like I was cheated out of a full story. The characters never really got flushed out very well besides Bri and Gavin. I was disappointed and won't be picking up the next book. It was not worth the 2.99 I paid for it. Had some twilight qualities and had nothing really that original about it. I wouldn't recommend it unless it comes up again for a lower price. I read it in a couple of hours skimming through just because I wanted to get through it and move on to something better. There were a few good scenes in it between Bri and Gavin, which is why I gave it 2 stars. It started out well but just never went anywhere interesting until a short scene at the very end. | 2.0 |
| 3157 | I really enjoyed reading this book as a new Mom. I loved the part about relaxation. Great tips for someone who is pregnant and needs something good to read. | 5.0 |
| 3158 | I strongly recommend this book for those who would like to read about psychology and better understand both themselves and others in a simple way. | 5.0 |
| 3159 | This is a group of books that is hard to put down Must know what happens next.Can not put the kindle down. | 5.0 |
| 3160 | Excellent story dealing with what might have happened during the occupation of Rome. A must read for any war buff. | 4.0 |
| 3161 | Another five stars from Francine Rivers!! It's hard to put to down and sad that I finished!! I absolutely love "Redeeming Love" this book I think moved into the number one spot. Thanks Francine!! | 5.0 |
| 3162 | Thanks Bobby for making our favorite comfort foods better for us all to eat! Great book with really great recipes and easy instructions. Love It! | 5.0 |
| 3163 | As I read this book, I could not help myself becoming a part of the story. As the days passed as I was reading it, I could not wait to find out what the next day would be like in the lives of Merthin and Caris. I looked forward every day to read more. ex | 5.0 |
| 3164 | The author keeps you interested in the direction of plot development, it's interesting an fun to read. I plan to read the sequel or next version which I see is out for purchase. | 5.0 |
| 3165 | One example: look at how Gordis treats the Deir Yassin massacre (see p. 75). He says accounts of the massacre are “hotly contested.” In other words, the truth cannot be ascertained. Gordis whitewashes the massacre, a war crime atrocity which is one chapter in the Israeli holocaust of the Palestinians. This type of holocaust denial will not land the denier in jail. There is not even a plaque marking the site of the Deir Yassin massacre. Never forget? When it comes to Israeli slaughters of Palestinians it is incumbent on us to forget in order to qualify as morally respectable in western eyes.Early in the morning of April 9, 1948, commandos of the Irgun, among whom was Mr. Gordis’ hero Menachem Begin, and members of the Stern Gang, attacked Deir Yassin, an Arab village. It was several weeks before the end of the British Mandate and the declaration of the State of Israel. The village lay outside the area to be assigned by the United Nations to the Jewish state; it had a peaceful reputation; it was even said by a Jewish newspaper to have driven out some Arab militants. But it was located on high ground in the corridor between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and with the knowledge of the mainstream Jewish defense force, the Haganah, it was to be conquered and held.In spite of being better armed, the two Zionist terror gangs were at first unable to conquer the village. But after they elicited the help of a small band of Palmach troops (the elite fighters of the Haganah), Deir Yassin soon fell. The Palmach soldiers left; it was then that the massacre began. That evening over tea and cookies, in the neighboring Zionist settlement of Givat Shaul, the Jewish terrorist told foreign correspondents that over 200 Arabs were killed and forty taken prisoner. This was reported in the New York Times the very next day (April 10, 1948, p. 6).The Judaic terrorists claimed to have lost four of their own. They boasted of the "battle" but made no mention of the male Palestinians whom they had loaded onto trucks, paraded through some Jewish sections of Jerusalem, and then taken back to a stone quarry between Givat Shaul and Deir Yassin and shot to death. On April 13, 1948 the New York Times reported that 254 Arab men, women, and children had been killed at Deir Yassin; there was no mention of prisoners.The official Zionist leaders of the Haganah denounced the dissidents of the Irgun and the Stern Gang accusing them of massacre, robbery, looting and barbarism. Ben Gurion even sent an apology to King Abdullah. But this horrific act served the future state of Israel well. As Begin said, "Arabs throughout the country, induced to believe wild tales of 'Irgun butchery' were seized with limitless panic and started to flee for their lives. This mass flight soon developed into a maddened, uncontrollable stampede. The political and economic significance of this development can hardly be over estimated.” (Begin, "The Revolt," p.164) While modern historians argue that Begin's claims were exaggerated and that the actual number of Arabs killed was closer to 100, they all agree that the massacre at Deir Yassin marked the beginning of the depopulation of over 400 Arab villages and the exile of over 700,000 Palestinians.In spite of protests by Martin Buber, Albert Einstein and other noted scholars, within a year the village was repopulated with orthodox Judaic immigrants from Poland, Rumania and Slovakia. Its Palestinian cemetery was bulldozed and its name was wiped off the map. It is today completely obliterated. The massacre site is a few hundred yards from the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum dedicated to victims of the Nazis. Yad Vashem makes no mention of the massacre of Arabs by the Judaic Nazis among whom we number Menachem Begin. Gordis has written a whitewash of a mass murderer. Shame! | 1.0 |
| 3166 | I would recommend this book for girls young and old who loves horses. It's also a very good book for anyone who loves horses. | 5.0 |
| 3167 | I'm so greatly sad that the series had ended. I was seriously hooked with all three. They all made me smile, blush, laugh, and cry. They made feel so many emotions that I thought I was in the books. I hope they make a movie about this! I would have love to watch it! | 5.0 |
| 3168 | Ferns best book yet. Couldn't put it down. Highly recommended for any reader. Love her writing style. Enjoyment abounds in this story. | 5.0 |
| 3169 | This book is awesome. It is so much fun to read and I loved it. The characters are great and details are wonderful. Alexandria is so amazing. She has an "In your face" attitude. She is very raw and yet fresh and funny. I laughed and I cried. Her lonely soul searches to be seen and even her hard facade do not hide her tender heart. This book is very well written, a bit graphic but it is done with class. It is easy to follow and hard to put down.Even when I took breaks from reading it I still thought about what might happen next. She enters a dark unknown world and soon she rules it. It was even inspiring, reminding me just to be who I am, because deep down your true self comes through anyway. The author Vanessa Bogenholm is very gifted and showed her imagination and her spirit in this book. I will be looking for more of her work. I definitely recommend this book to everyone | 5.0 |
| 3170 | Reviewed by BookAddictfor TheRomanceReviews.comA marriage of convenience can be a win-win if both parties agree to the terms. Rowen is surprised when her special plant healing skill is desirable and nets her a job on a distant planet. The caveat is that she has to be a citizen through matrimony. Lucky for her, a high ranking male, Skorin, is avoiding his matchmaking family and will marry Rowen in name only.The best laid plans sometimes goes awry with pleasant results. Ms. Grace crafts a world which catches my attention. These Guardians are interesting. The characters are likeable. The society is fascinating. The main complaint is that it's all too short. Share more about the Guardians. They are mysterious and in high demand.It would be nice, too, if Ms. Grace kicks up the erotic heat between the two main characters. However, for a novella, Ms. Grace does deliver a smooth and compact story. The chemistry between the main characters is sweet. The space opera aspect is also appealing.What is surprising is the relationship and dynamic between Rowen and her husband's aristocratic family. Rowen's interaction with Skorin's mother starts out shaky and leads a reader to believe it will be a mother-in-law from hell plot device. Instead, it transforms into a healthy bonding just as Rowen helps the plants on her new planet bloom to their full potential. This is a warm fuzzy story which makes me want to read all the stories in this series.Recommended for space opera lovers who enjoy pioneer themes with a gentle yet strong leading female. | 3.0 |
| 3171 | Hero and Heroin were both a lovable character. The brothers on both sides brought life to the story. Loved the whole book. | 4.0 |
| 3172 | This is the first book I have read by Stacy Green. It won't be the last.It is a wonderfully written story with characters you will come to love and admire. Also some you will not like at all. Three murders all related and one women connected to them all. A dad who hates his own daughter so much that he will stop at nothing to hurt and humiliate her, to degrade her at every turn. Also very abusive to his wife, yet considers himself an upstanding pillar in the community. But, does that make him a murder? A well known and much loved evangelist who takes advantage of young girls. He also is involved with other illegal things. Does that make him a murder? A rich lawyer who is married to a younger woman but is having an affair with another and is involved with the evangelist. Not a very good man at all. Does that make him a murder? A young woman who had a child taken from her at the age of 17 and sold into an illegal adoption. One that won't stop until she finds her daughter no matter what. But, does that make her a murder?Who is the evil person that killed these three women because they had the evidence to bring down an upstanding dad, well loved evangelist, and a wealthy attorney? Or is it neither of them?Two men in love with the same woman. A woman with a troubled past who does not believe she is worthy of being loved. One man she has known all her life and considers him a great friend. The other was married to her best friend until she was killed 4 years before. Can she love again after all the things that happened to her. Will she give her heart to a man that loves her enough to give his life for her? Will the other understand and still remain her friend or will one of them be the killer?This book is great from beginning to end. It is so full of twists and turns that with each page you have to keep reading to find out what will happen next.I can usually figure out the who done it and why, but with this one I was taken completely by surprise. Shocked and so surprised. You won't know until near the end and nothing will prepare you for this one.It is a wonderful story that had me wanting more and more. I will definitely be reading the next book in this series. I loved this book very much and will not be afraid to read any of Stacy Green's books. I gave it a 5 star rating and would have given it more if allowed. Great from start to finish. | 5.0 |
| 3173 | I really liked this book and this whole series. I'm looking forward to reading the next one. A great cozy series. | 4.0 |
| 3174 | This work of fiction by Jonathan Stone is perhaps the most unique and compelling novel I have read in 47 years of reading.Stone creates a story about Stanley Peke, a survivor of WWII Poland in which he is scammed out of all his household goods by a fake moving company. The ensuing cat and mouse game between the survivor and the thief forces Stanley to come to terms with his past - the past he has never shared with his family.In this pyschological thriller, I got to wear the skin of Stanley, experience his thoughts and feelings, and become immersed in his heart and soul. Almost from the first page I realized that this was differrent...meatier. I took each bite carefully and savored the very descriptive writing that drew me I like no other novel I have read. | 5.0 |
| 3175 | This may sound sappy, but I believe in love at first site. This story may have been lust at first site that developed into love. Mia, our girl, has a lot of issues. She doesn't have the ability to believe in herself or her feelings. AJ is a man slut who has a heart of gold. Once he commits, he is all in. He has a tough time convincing Mia. Here is where the fun and hot steamy sex begins. 4.5 stars!!!! | 4.0 |
| 3176 | I love this guy. On YouTube, he laughs a lot like my favorite uncle--- open, relaxed, hones, and, thank God, often. Reading his stuff melts a lot of the inner guff. It's a great tonic. His continual insistence on there being no "you" there feels a little personal (?)--- yet, again, he seems real honest about his own experience. I like Catherine Ingram's observation that her own personality is much freer, fuller, and more fun than it was prior to "awakening," And I love David Spangler's common sense approach to "personality" in his "Incarnational Spirituality," which suggests that time/space personality is exactly what we came to earth to explore. Nevertheless, Tony Parsons is a breath of fresh air... until you realize there's no one there to breath, and then it's time to get out of there. Again, a very worthy read. Just don't take it as the last word on "yay or nay" in regards to personal expressions. | 4.0 |
| 3177 | what a wonderful way to explain the way,why, and where the Pilgrims came to America. It was also a great way to teach the difference between a commonwealth type of governing and freedom to be all you can be and to help one another be kind and a friend to your neighbor. | 5.0 |
| 3178 | I cannot express in words how much I love this series, its fantastic, a strong heroin a great story, its so compelling and the action with magic is great! | 5.0 |
| 3179 | I'm glad I didn't buy this book. I did not like the character at all. Even though she went thru a lot of personal hell with her family's deaths, I felt no sympathy for her. She was annoying all throughtout the book and I was not impressed with it at all. | 2.0 |
| 3180 | Takes it awhile to get to the heart of the story but nonetheless it's an interesting book if you like historical reads. | 4.0 |
| 3181 | At first I was a little creeped out because the girl in the story was part demon but the author does a great job of explaining it and making it less creepy. I enjoyed the story it was pretty entertaining. I am working on the second book in the series and so far its a good read too. | 4.0 |
| 3182 | In all honesty, I love pretty much everything Molly Harper has ever written. She doesn't put pen to paper without something funny and witty resulting. This book is no exception.Better Homes and Hauntings is a stand-alone paranormal romance novel but has the same snarky humor I've come to expect from her other series. The novel's protagonist, Nina Linden, is one of several people hired to renovate the run-down estate of young software magnate, Deacon. The estate is rumored to be haunted and Nina has certainly experienced some unusual occurrences. Hijinks ensue as Deacon and Nina attempt to restore the property and avoid what increasingly seems to be a hostile haunting.In this book, as with her others, Harper creates lovable characters, funny sidekicks, and a happy little romance. While it can be a bit cheesy at times and is not going to re-invent the genre, it is yet another solid novel from an author that makes my auto-read list. It just makes me happy and that's ok!A free copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 3183 | A delightful take on what may await us all. Joyful, thoughtful and rewarding. I love Fannie Flagg's take on human nature! | 5.0 |
| 3184 | I received and arc...and was so excited! Now I can honestly say I loved this book and have loved all of her books. One click you'll love the emotional journey that these characters take you on! | 5.0 |
| 3185 | FIREBRAND's appeal will be to former Fundamentalists and students of modern church history. The narrative is extremely readable and it easily captivates. If you are a survivor of the Jack Hyles or SWORD OF THE LORD stratum of Fundamentalism, you will see the very roots of this culture in J Frank Norris. Norris was very frank and clear in his choice of sensationalized preaching over expository preaching in order to increase his numbers. Readers will also see where Jack Hyles discovered the story of his childhood. He simply took Norris' childhood as his own. The two are identical, except for one episode.There are some flaws in Stokes' storytelling. I can forgive the lack of citations. My problem was that the author actually slips into J Frank Norris's head to tell us about Norris's heart sinking, etc. Tidbits like these were distracting and misleading since the book reaches no conclusions about whether or not Norris was actually guilty. A book can either read like a story, or it can read like an analysis, but trying a little bit of both styles in one book is not successful. If Stokes can tell me of Norris' disappointments, he can also tell me of his guilt or innocence. However, this is a minor niggle. FIREBRAND offers a quick, informative read that will offer some historical insights to the increasing number of young adults who wrestle with the devastating effects of the Christian Fundamentalist culture. | 3.0 |
| 3186 | This is the best book on the Old Craft view and relationship with Auld Hornie, as far as I know their is no better book out there in this respect. You can tell Jackson knows Hob well academically and personal practice. If you want to get a good feel and glimpse of how to understand and approach Auld Hornie by Traditional Witchcraft you can find no better book. Though I would order the book directly from the publisher as you will probably get it cheaper. | 5.0 |
| 3187 | Enjoyed this book much. Took me a few chapters to get into it, but couldn't put it down once I did. | 4.0 |
| 3188 | 2.99600 pages.To me that's an automatic yes.To find out it is a well done, clever Zombie story that keeps you moving and gives you characters you find yourself rooting for?SCORE! | 5.0 |
| 3189 | It was a perfect ending to a kick a$$ series. I do hate that the film can't be our Charlie though! I would have gone Charlene with a bow! I still would have kept the bow. You wrote it first so why change it that drastically? Their first episode was September 2012! I think they ripped you off!!!! Anyway, back to the book. Liked Punch. Good new character. Loved seeing all the old characters from past books brought together in the end. The story was a hold one to the edge of your seat ride as always. | 5.0 |
| 3190 | It's not very often that we find books told by the male POV's and if you were to judge this one by the cover , you wouldn't think that it was told entirely via the male and you would think that the female was more important. However, in Book #1 of the Kissed by Death series , the main character is a guy named Finn who will forever be around 17-19yrs as he is now serving a lifetime in limbo as a reaper for Balthazar. Due to the fact that he died years ago and broke the rules by bringing a human Alison through the portal with him , when she should have lived. His selfish actions have caused him to live in limbo , he has spent his life searching for Alison and he finds her though her name is now Emma and she has been involved in a car accident. Again , Emma should have died but Finn intervened and she survived. Now the Gods aren't happy and there is a Death angel named Maeve out to make sure that Emma is dead as a doornail and to never be reincarnated ever again as she wants to watch Finn suffer for eternity. What will happen though when Emma starts to remember bits and pieces from Alison's life and starts to fall back in love with Finn ? Can they have love when they live on two different parts of the realms ? Can a dead soul and a human really have a loving life ? Or will Finn once again sacrifice his love for Emma so that she can move on and live a happy life without worrying about a love that can never be ?Find out in this awesome teen series about Love and Limbo "Kissed by Death" by Tara Fuller. | 4.0 |
| 3191 | This well-written book really kept me entertained. The superficiality and backstabbing snobbery of the well-to-do college dilettantes is caustically underscored throughout. This is the story of a young, wealthy woman who gets dumped by her handsome, hen-pecked boyfriend and shortly after that gets disowned by her parents when they discover she has been lying to them and re-purposing their tuition money.The dialogues sparkle with angst, wit, and humor. It was a pleasure watching Jan make her own way and learn from her mistakes as the story progressed. I personally have little in common with Jan as my upbringing was decidedly more modest but that simply allowed me the pleasure of discovery and mental comparison I otherwise would have missed out on.I profoundly disliked Jan in the early chapters, and was actually quite sympathetic to her ex’s reasons for giving her the ol’ heave ho. However, as Jan’s perception of herself in the larger scheme of life slowly evolved, and as her focus became less selfish, I began to like her better. Finally, I was fully in her corner, caught up in her hopes and aspirations as she struggled to find her place in the world.The novel excels at depicting the emotional rollercoaster that became Jan’s life. Old friends drifted away but new friendships arose from unexpected sources. I recommend this book to anyone who loves fiction with personality, involving flawed characters going about the business of life.This book was given me in exchange for my honest review.Reviewed by Laurie-J | 4.0 |
| 3192 | Seen the movie first. I like to do it this way because I can have the characters in my vision as I read the book. Book is always most detailed so I am not disappointed because the movie and book can never be line for line. Loved the book so much. | 5.0 |
| 3193 | Well, this is a departure from other John Connolly books that I have read. Amazon list it as Teen Fiction, not sure why, this is a novel for all to read. As with all of Connolly's books, the characters are well defined and logically introduced. Again the gradual escalation of the story action is superbly done, such that I found it hard to out my tablet reader down. I devoured this in a couple of days and then felt peeved that I couldn't instantly buy the next in the series.The story even begs for a prequel, let alone the projected sequel and I do hope Amazon is geared up to notify everyone who bought this 1st book, when the next is released!I couldn't help but also visualise this as a film and I hope the authors agents are trotting it around Hollywood, as this will make a GREAT movie. Sell it to Peter Jackson, he would make those little chewy flies in the suit really make your eyes pop!Great story. If you like SciFi with a good (and logical story line) grab this book! | 5.0 |
| 3194 | Wonderful book as are all of the Books in the Shadow Falls Series. My only regret is that I wish I had known to read the Mordecai Young Series first before reading the books in this series. No matter, the thrill was still there and now I am starting at the beginning and finding out how all my favorite characters started. | 5.0 |
| 3195 | I would recommend this book. It puts the pictures in my mind on to the pages! I love it! ya | 5.0 |
| 3196 | Did you ever think back to the moments leading up to a terrible event in your life and wonder what it would have been like if you had changed one small detail in those seconds and how much the subsequent details would change? Cody Miller does. A young man in the prime of his life who just completed his MBA and is engaged to be married has one moment of careless inattention. The result is disastrous and terrifying. Cody suffers massive third degree burns over the upper portion of his body. The pain is unbelievable and is followed by months of hospitalization with infections, skin grafts, and rehabilitation. Then there are his dreams – involving a phantom Cody wandering through a burned out city populated with the ash-like remains of inhabitants – and the coiled presence of a monstrous serpent. Cody fights his boundaries and somehow breaks through – and ends up waking up healed… with a great job, and a new woman. The only problem is that Cody has two sets of parallel memories… the one that leads to his perfect life and the other depicting the fire and his brutal injuries. Both seem real, but how can that be? In addition, the love of his life – his fiancée has disappeared. Cody senses that she is alive, but there is some other presence, something haunting, something unworldly…Alan Ryker is a superb writer. I am a huge fan of his earlier works (especially Nightmare Man), so I approached this novel with enthusiasm. I was not disappointed. This is an astounding story. The first part of the novel, involving Cody’s accident and recovery are graphic and mesmerizing. I am not sure if the description of recovery process is accurate, but it is gripping and detailed. The psychological impact on Cody is deftly illustrated. When the supernatural components of the story take hold roughly midway through, the action shifts into overdrive and I had no clue as to how the plot would be resolved. Mr. Ryker is a master of suspense – and his imagination produces some outstanding and unique plotlines. Open Dream of a Serpent – you won’t sleep till it’s over. | 5.0 |
| 3197 | Great characters in a fast moving plot with enough twists and turns to keep most people interested. I rejcommend this. | 4.0 |
| 3198 | I'll admit first off that I've never been a huge fan of the story Alice in Wonderland and its sequel. I did, however, enjoy Tim Burton's sequel to the classic story, and his unique vision of Wonderland, making it a little darker, a little more sinister, and a lot more interesting.A.G. Howard admits she was inspired by Burton's vision, and it shows in every detail of the story, from the way the characters dress to the creepy and highly original takes on the inhabitants of "Wonderland" (or Underland, as it were). The plot is complicated, but not difficult to follow (honestly, after a certain point, it was kind of easy to predict the outcome of what had happened to the original Alice and who Alyssa truly was, before the author revealed the fact). Although I normally try to avoid stories written in first-person perspective like the plague, since very few write it well, the author is a skilled enough writer to pull it off without it grating on my nerves.Well, I will admit that she did often get just a BIT too absorbed in describing Alyssa's wardrobe. Yes, she dresses like a punk fairy. Yes, her style is unique and original (except, not really; most heroines of modern fairy tales seem to wear this particular style). No, it does NOT do anything to drive the plot forward, so therefore is NOT IMPORTANT. Move along, please. I don't CARE what she's wearing.Aside from that mild annoyance, Ms. Howard's writing is descriptive and engaging, her characters are fascinating (I love Morpheus, not gonna lie. Totally rooting for him) and the plot kept me absorbed until the book was over. After which I immediately went back to purchase the sequel and the short novella that falls between. I cannot wait to read them.And lest I forget, can I just say that the cover is absolutely GORGEOUS? Completely eye-catching; I wanted to read the book even before I read the description, just from that cover alone. Well done! | 5.0 |
| 3199 | I like Jim Gaffigan a lot and think he is a very funny guy. However, this book is targeted towards parents. Nearly the entire book is spent talking about the adventures and misadventures of raising his kids. It was funny even though I am not a parent, but wasn't as funny as typical Gaffigan material. He is definitely a clever guy but this book just gets repetitive as you go on. I wouldn't recommend it if you yourself are not a parent.Grade: C+ | 3.0 |
| 3200 | If you love historical based fiction this is a page turner, I couldn't wait to finish it. Linda Laverty entwines modern day teen culture and eastern European history to create wonderful imagery and suspense. | 4.0 |
| 3201 | I have loved all the EIT books up until now, and this one is no different. The relationship between Perry and Dex is very touching and I have enjoyed watching them grow as a couple and as individuals. I can't wait for the next book in the series; the ending of this book was a cliff hanger and it left me yelling "Oh come on!" as now I have to wait for the next one to come out to find out what happens. I will be pre-odering #9 as soon as it's available! | 5.0 |
| 3202 | This is the third book by Peter Giglio that I have read. The first and second being Sunfall Manor and Lesser Creatures. They have all been incredible reads each in a different way. I have enjoyed that each one has given me a different feeling while reading. When We Fall was so heartfelt and heart wrenching I couldn't put it down. Ben is a typical thirteen year old boy that has had to suffer through emotions and feelings that a young teenager should never have to sort through.....DEATH. It takes us on his journey and how he copes dealing with the loss of his best friend and one boy that he despised.This is a must read! | 5.0 |
| 3203 | I have been lucky enough to see how much Cat has progressed with this series and let me tell you she did an outstanding job with Cam and Aiden's story. We know beginning this story that Aiden has some issues with control and we know that Cam has issues with self esteem. We get to see the struggles these two go through and how they both grow up. Hunter still makes his appearance throughout this book because well we know he is Aiden's older brother and let me tell you, Hunter and his craziness doesn't let up. You all will not be disappointed with this continuation of the Shaft; Cat really did well with this one and I can only say that it gets better as she progresses. | 5.0 |
| 3204 | The plot is a little confused as it switches back and forth from the U.S. to North Korea but Baldacci still achieves a certain level of tension that keeps us reading. This is a good read but it doesn't come close to The Camel Club and King and Maxwell books. | 4.0 |
| 3205 | Great responsiveness. Book was in excellent condition! | 5.0 |
| 3206 | If you could travel back in time, how would your actions affect the present? If you go back in time and meet yourself, how would you deal with two sets of memories from the same point in time? This book may not definitively answer these questions, but Rysa Walker keeps you thinking as you ponder the ramifications of time travel.If you are a big science fiction fan and you don't require aliens, I think you'll enjoy this book. If you are an historian and you enjoy books that delve into history, you will love this book. I found it a very easy book to read. I think my teenage daughter will enjoy it during the summer break. | 5.0 |
| 3207 | This book is FANTASTIC!!!First of all, I'm guessing two more books will be written in is series, and I would ABSOLUTELY read both of them. This book did not end in a cliffhanger, but it left the door wide open for subsequent books.The actual STORY was gripping. It was a book I couldn't stop reading because I had to see what happened. I even abandoned my vacuuming to find out what happened to Ava and Trace!Both Ava and Trace were wonderful characters. Ava is very rational and level-headed, and it's easy to imagine her as a real person.Trace sure was a red-hot cowboy. His history as a war vet is endearing, and a good part of the story is written from his point of view, which is my favorite to read.The tension between Trace and Ava is nothing short of delicious. Again, since chunks of the story are told from Trace's point of view, it's adorable to read how he handles it.The love scenes were VERY hot and sprinkled perfectly throughout the story.This was an all-around well-written book. I really liked the tone and the dialogue, and I would absolutely read more by Tina!***A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review*** | 5.0 |
| 3208 | This is an excellent book. I told me everything I wanted to know about the WW II Eastern European Theater and nothing that I didn't want to know. It focused heavily on Stalin, all the way to his death. I think a strong case can be made that he was actually more evil than Hitler. Stalin killed everyone, not just those of a perceived inferior race and those from the countries that tried to stop him. Stalin starved to death about 4 million Ukrainians. He slaughtered millions of Russians he considered a threat to communism. He killed thousands of Russian communists he considered a threat to his power. His less than competent military leadership led to millions of Russian deaths at the hands of the Germans. He was an evil dictator. Lives other than his own meant nothing to him. I highly recommend this book. Fascinating subject matter and very easy to read. | 4.0 |
| 3209 | Saint Monkey is poetry masquerading as prose. I loved the characters, the story, the descriptions. Bravo. I wish the author could hear me clapping.. | 5.0 |
| 3210 | Think Hunger Games meets Maze Runner. Clearly this was written for the younger readers, so adults may not like it that well (I didn't). There is an intriguing plot - those on the north side of the "Frontier" (wall) have electricity, and those on the south side don't but would do just about anything to get it. I found the two main characters to be somewhat shallow. Phoenix seems mostly wimpy, while Star remains a bit of a mystery throughout the book. You don't learn that much about her in book one. Maybe her character gets developed more in the next book.This is the first book in the trilogy, but I found that it doesn't really come to any kind of conclusion - leaving you to buy the next book to find out what happens next. I typically don't read trilogies for that reason - it just seems like a marketing ploy to get you to buy more books. I get that. I was hopeful that book one would come to some kind of conclusion, but it doesn't.The plot has enough mystery to keep you guessing, but I found some weaknesses in the story. No electricity for decades, but as soon as you are exposed to it you know how to use mobile phones and social media (including typing) like you've been doing it all your life? Really? Okay, perhaps in the post-electric world you found an manual typewriter and learned to type - maybe. I don't get why no one from the south didn't try crossing to the north during while the wall was being constructed.Overall I did not like the story. You can't really call it a romance story and there really wasn't much romance to it. It seems to be more about unrequited love. Also, it's got a similar theme as in the Hunger Games, but no where near the level of writing. There's not much dialog in the story. The story unfolds from Phoenix's point of view, and most of it is about what he is thinking.I'm not going to bother with the other books in the trilogy. The book left me with an "I don't really care" feeling when I finished it. Perhaps younger readers will get more out of the book than I did. | 2.0 |
| 3211 | This was so disappointing. I gave this book away & didn't get a single worthwhile recipe from it. Here's the thing - if you can still eat gluten, it's easy to go without egg - there's egg replacer & you can just follow the directions on the box. If you have any other allergies in addition to eggs, then I would highly recommend The Healthy Gluten-Free Life cookbook. | 2.0 |
| 3212 | Our new house had a pool, so I ordered this to learn how to maintain it. It's a very readable guide as well as a good reference book. Since he has served many celebrities, the author's stories drive the points home. I had to laugh when he commented on how long Carol O'Connor's pool takes to catch prime. In my profession (health care) we can't comment on our "customer's" health due to patient confidentiality. It's refreshing that the "pool guy" can say what he wants about his customer's pools. The book has saved me a lot by allowing me to do these tasks myself. I was even able to replace the pump for the robotic cleaner successfully. | 5.0 |
| 3213 | Love it but the book was to short. Hope to have read about the rest of Christmas day and how Grant explain the broken door. | 5.0 |
| 3214 | I have enjoyed all of Ginny's adventures. Jennifer Connors does an excellent job of weaving a story. I am sad to see this series end. Looking forward to reading Jennifer's next creation. | 5.0 |
| 3215 | Excellent series. Couldn't put down from first book to the end. Waiting for next book in series due out in September. | 5.0 |
| 3216 | Ever since reading The Thief, Stephanie Landsem's second novel in The Living Water Series, I felt I missed out on her debut novel, The Well. I was so impressed and lost in her novel, I had to read this one just to see where it all began and to satisfy the longing in my book lover's heart. You know when you find an exceptional author, you have to pick up everything they write. I was not disappointed in my discovery. Thank you to Howard Books for generously sending me this copy to read and review without any monetary compensation for a favorable review.One of the things that make Stephanie's novels so exceptional is she doesn't leave out any details when taking a known event from the Bible and expounding on the details that we don't know. Given that very little is known about the Samaritan women at the well that Jesus encounters, I love how Stephanie elaborated on what her life must have been like to bring her to that fateful life changing encounter we all know about from the Bible.In the novel The Well, the reader is transported back in time to the Samaritan village of Sychar, where we find ourselves meeting the famed adulterous woman, Nava who is once again bringing much shame and disgrace not only to the village but more importantly to her daughter Mara and her disabled brother Asher. Knowing that her mother has completely lost sight of what this could bring to her family if anyone discovers what she is doing, Mara takes on the role of the mother, providing for the care and feeding of her mother and Asher. Since they are among the poorest in the village, they are only able to get by with the charity of the women in town who leave whatever they can spare so Mara and Asher won't go hungry. But Mara knows the charity will only last for so long as she manages to care for her family any way she can.Fate intervenes when Jesus comes to the town of Sychar and meets Nava at the well. Just when it looks like things will get better for their family, those in the town that seek revenge instead of grace won't stop until they ensure that the laws of God are upheld in town. But once her mother is brought before the court, will there be anyone willing to stand up for righteousness against the odds? You just might be surprised at how well Stephanie writes the conclusion of her debut novel.I received The Well by Stephanie Landsem compliments of Howard Books, a division of Simon and Schuster Publishers for my honest opinion. The one thing I didn't realize is how she will preserve some of these characters for their reprising role in The Thief. I don't want to spoil it for you but trust me, if you love Biblical Fiction, you will definitely want to pick up The Well and The Thief. This is such an exceptional journey because you feel as though you're not just reading the story but actually living there. Just the violent act of stoning is something I am glad we don't do any longer and it seems it would be a painful and slow death at the hands of people who believe their are justified in their actions. This reminds me of mob-like vigilante's of the ancient days. I easily give this a 5 out of 5 stars in my opinion. | 5.0 |
| 3217 | Susan Higginbotham excels at writing historical fiction that makes the reader think. After dozens of books casting Woodvilles as evil, Yorkists as saviors, and Lancastrians as inept usurpers, this author will make you rethink the stereotypes and assumptions. In this particular novel, it is Margaret of Anjou we are tempted to think of as a devoted and upstanding queen rather than the she-wolf ravaging England with her hired mercenaries.It was a challenge. While I don't know that I feel much more sympathy for Margaret after this reading, I certainly mourned for each follower of hers who was slain fighting for her lost cause. How I would love to get a moment with one of these noblemen so that I could ask them, "What made you go forth to an almost certain death in an attempt to put the addled descendant of a Lancastrian usurper back on the throne?"Higginbotham corrects some often stated assumptions about Margaret, such as the one that has her ordering the heads of York, Salisbury, and Rutland to be displayed on the gate at York. Other authors have Margaret personally leading and commanding troops which is unlikely to have ever happened. Unfortunately, even this more realistic look at Margaret made me wish she had just chosen to retire into obscurity rather than continue to rile up dissention in favor of her husband who she admits is not fit to rule.Maybe I've read too much Yorkist propaganda, but I felt like the reasons for the rebellion were not really given. We are supposed to sympathize with Henry because these noblemen are inexplicably turning against him, but of course that's not true. There were reasons, otherwise why would men fight for Richard and then Edward?Though Higginbotham does an exemplary job of writing historical characters from a refreshing point of view and uses the switching first person point of view better than anyone else, I still have a difficult time really liking anyone in this book. Maybe they're too real and nobody stands out as a hero or victim, but I wanted someone to stand out and make me want to get out there and fight myself.Overall, this is a very thoughtful and well-researched look at the Wars of the Roses. It may not make you a Lancastrian, but it will likely help you to see that there were those deserving sympathy on both sides. | 5.0 |
| 3218 | Fun story and easy reading. Plot could be a little less hokey, but still enjoyable. This is the second in the series that I have read. I'll probably download more. | 4.0 |
| 3219 | I'm having difficulty in deciding a rating for Theirs to Play. There were aspects to it I loved and aspects that had me cringing. Let's start with the good.I absolutely love this concept. I have no problem imaging rich, entitled, self absorbed playboy types betting with young women's hearts. Though I can't say I would condone it, I can't help but find it totally interesting. And...well, if you're fool enough to fall for the game..hey, maybe you deserved the hard life lesson that follows.Dawn isn't fool enough though. She knows all too well how this game works and her snappy attitude was another of the things I loved. She played along with Max and Freddy only enough to get a few luxury dates out of it but never willingly serving up her heart as the prize. I also love that she isn't your typical, twig thin, model like, perfect heroine.Freddy and Max, on paper, seem like interesting guys. Faulty and emotionally damaged but interesting. Freddy seems generally just lost in life with only a need for self satisfaction and caring for Max. Max is a gambling addict with little other interest in life, it's all about winning.So, here is what did not work for me.I found a strange disconnect in the boys. They are late twenties, if memory serves, yet their actions felt much younger. However, on the flip side, their mannerisms and speech felt stuffy and old all too often. Now, I don't frequently hang out with the rich and privileged, so maybe this is right on. It just felt weird, it was a large hang up for me. I'm a character driven reader and I just could not get enough of a handle on these two to care as much I should.This is not normally an issue I bring up when I get an ARC for review, but this one really needed a good polish from a thorough editor. I understand random mistakes, we all make them, but there were several reoccurring ones that just became distracting for me. Again, I'll blame this on my disconnect with the characters. Had I fallen into their world easier, these errors would have been easier to overlook.Now, here is the thing. Even though I had a hard time with this read, I still want the next bit of story. Do you see my dilemma here? How do I rate a book I didn't really feel, but want more of? Yeah, I don't know either, so we'll middle of the road it with a 2.5 and keep fingers crossed for stronger delivery in book two. | 3.0 |
| 3220 | Well written, but the ending of this intriguing story is inconclusive. I certainly shows the divide between the upper class and the workers in England. | 4.0 |
| 3221 | This book, much like Dennis Prager's, treats the subject of happiness with great seriousness. Like Aristotle, Hewitt sees happiness as an ultimate virtue and one worthy of our concerted effort, not merely the result of random happenstance. I found his thoughts and recommendations to be realistic and worthy of consideration. People who want to be happy, as opposed to merely pursue pleasure, could profit from his advice. | 5.0 |
| 3222 | I live in Michigan, so I enjoyed references to places and Hospitals in my state. No one really know for sure what Heaven and/or Hell is really like, only by the references in the Bible. I want so much to believe these stories of visiting Heaven and coming back. But what was pain, drug effects etc. that effects someone near death and causes someone to view Heaven - we can never be sure. But I do trust and believe Heaven is even more beautiful then anyone can describe. | 5.0 |
| 3223 | 4 STARSI enjoy Jill Shalvis Lucky Harbor series. At least the few I have read. It is full of characters that have so much personalities, flaws, good points and history with each other. They have humor, drama, Too much sex, and even a mystery. Though I did guess early on in the book is the guilty party is and why.Leah Sullivan came back to town to help her Grandmother while she was recovering from surgery. While she was there back in Lucky Harbor the reality show she was part of is now airing. She can't tell anyone how far she went. Leah was concerned about how Jack's mother was coping with her cancer that she told her that Jack was seriously dating her.Jack is a firefighter. He tries to take care of everyone. He had always been their for Leah in her teen years. He is worried about his mom. Ends up setting up a pretend relationship with Leah. He has all these rules.The whole town of Lucky Harbor are watching and posting on facebook how their romance is going. Also on facebook a pole of who will end up with Leah.Kevin is Jack's dog and has his own personality.This is book #8 in Lucky Harbor, Washington.I really enjoy this community of characters and their relationships with each other. The only thing I would change is all the love scenes that I skipped over. Some parts of the story had me smiling still. I would read more Lucky Harbor books in the future.I was given this ebook to review and in exchange agreed to give honest review of it by Netgalley.Forever (Grand Central Publishing) Published September 24th 2013 352 pages ISBN:455521108 | 4.0 |
| 3224 | I really Loved and enjoyed this book. It really reminded me to tune back into my own psychic gifts.Its about goinjg within or Go without. .To Be the creative being I was meant to Be.I AMDon"t walk ,run to your nearest book store or order this great read Now.James | 5.0 |
| 3225 | The subtitle of this book is "FDR, Ford Motor Company, and their epic quest to arm an America at war" but that's only half the book- and perhaps not the most accurate description; a better subtitle would have been something like "Edsel Ford's struggle to run Ford Motor and to help arm the US in WWII." The name Edsel Ford is known to most Americans (if at all) as the punchline to a joke- what's the worst American car ever made? The Edsel wasn't the worst car made, but it was a famously unsuccessful attempt to produce a mid-priced car to compete with similar offerings from GM and Chrysler. The real Edsel Ford, for whom the car was named, was the only child of Henry Ford. He was responsible for most of Ford's innovations, beginning with the Model A, and was solely responsible for Ford's entry into defense work prior to World War II, very much against the wishes of Henry Ford.If the name of Edsel Ford isn't well known today it's largely because of his father, who shameless stole the credit for Edsel's work and treated him very harshly. The elder Ford was a hard taskmaster to tried to force his son to be more like himself, and an ardent pacifist who opposed all wars and war work. He was also, despite his early accomplishments, an ignorant, largely illiterate man whose progressive policies, like the $5 day and being among the first auto makers to hire Black workers, was balanced by deep-seated racist and anti-Semitic beliefs.When William Knudson, FDR's director of Wartime Production, came to Ford with a request to build aircraft engines for the British, Edsel accepted- but Henry vetoed the deal. It took all of Edsel's effort and a good deal of his health to bring the old man around. The eventual result was not only engine production, but the first really modern aircraft production line using the methods of the auto industry. Aircraft experts doubted it could be done, but Ford's Willow Run plant eventually turned out B-24 bombers at the rate of one per hour- an astounding feat.Author A. J. Baime has written an interesting and well-documented history of Edsel Ford, Ford Motor, and Ford's role in WWII that does suffer a bit, perhaps, for trying to tell too much of the story. It begins with a sketchy version of the beginnings of Henry Ford's career that misses a number of the salient events that helped launch the company- notably Ford's famous race car, the 999, that attracted investors and buyers to his second business venture. The story of how Ford took his company back from the investors is also incomplete.Baime mentions that Edsel Ford bought out the other Ford investors, but that's only a tiny piece of the real story. Ford had been sued by the Dodge Brothers, who were major investors, for not paying dividends. The courts sided with the Dodges, which angered Henry to no end. He announced that he was appointing Edsel as his successor and that he himself was retiring from Ford to start a new company. That depressed Ford's stock price, and it was Henry, not Edsel, who snapped up stock at a bargain price and established the family as sole stockholders.There are a few points in the narrative that seem to skip over details. For several chapters Baime focuses on the long delays in getting production of B-24s going at Willow Run, and dealing with quality issues- and then suddenly planes are pouring out the door. Baime also has the habit of ending every chapter with a little cliffhanger presaging the next chapter- something perhaps more appropriate to a Dan Brown mystery than a good history story. He does like using words like "quotidian" where a clearer word like "everyday" would suffice. And then there are curious constructions like this description of Edsel Ford: "He smoked his cigarettes like he played golf: left handed, and with panache." What exactly is he trying to say here?Stylistic affectations aside, this is a useful, well researched, well documented, and interesting book. While the story of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company has been told many times (I would particularly recommend Douglas Brinkley'sWheels for the World: Henry Ford, His Company, and a Century of Progress) and Detroit's role in WWII has also been told in books likeDetroit Goes to War: The American Auto Industry in World War II, I don't think there are any other popular books that go into detail on Ford's involvement in WWII. For that reason, this is a good contribution to popular histories of that era. | 4.0 |
| 3226 | This is a short story. This books has it all Lies, drugs, prostitution, and secrets of which Stephanie Murphy is hiding.This book was good. Has a good story line. | 4.0 |
| 3227 | So disappointed with this novel. Repetitive and slow moving. Literally had to force myself to get through it. Would not recommend. | 2.0 |
| 3228 | I bought this book for my sister as she was getting married and we were trying to plan the menu for her bridal shower. Donuts have always been her favorite treat, so we figured that we could make them for desserts for the party. We had never cooked donuts before and this book was really helpful for us to look through. The step-by-step instructions really are insightful and help to create the perfect batch of donuts. All of the women at the party seemed to really enjoy our donuts and even went back for seconds! This book is really a great one. Get it now and make great donuts! | 5.0 |
| 3229 | I bought this book because I have always had an interest in insects and like many other books on this subject I thought I would get a lot of info about the structure of indiviidual insects along with hey looked functioned mated etc,odd facts,a history of each one in general ABOUT insects this author seems hung up on the holocost and the Nazis habit of comparing jews to insects etc etc,very little actual info about individual insects,so if you are interested in insects this is not the book to buy,this is more of a history book. | 2.0 |
| 3230 | Why can't the authors, amazon or anyone list the order of this series. Willing to buy book 3, but won't devote hours trying to figure out which one it is. | 4.0 |
| 3231 | This book has been a life-saver for me. Grateful for it! I needed this book throughout various relationships. Or what I thought was a relationship. Don't settle for mediocrity! | 5.0 |
| 3232 | I am becoming increasingly disturbed by Christian authors who have made a name for themselves taking liberty to "rewrite" scripture. Much of this story is not fiction and we do know facts according to the bible but Gilbert Morris altered what the bible says. I was shocked and discouraged. The story would have been fabulous had kept true to scripture and build the fiction from that. | 3.0 |
| 3233 | I think I burned my fingers on this one! Pwew! One hot read in the cold Alaskan tundra on the Edge of Nowhere!Spies, assassins, double agents and a passion so hot that time and vengeance can't cool it down.I loved Bearing All. Sergei and his accent made me melt and when he he calls Kate "Katja" oh man, hand me a fan.Kate for her part is one kick butt female and you all know I love a tough broad!Did I mention I loved it?!I won this book in a contest | 5.0 |
| 3234 | Wrong. Its a Caleb, and its neither demon nor angel. It can, however, destroy the world and simultaneously break the ceasefire between angels and demons. Basically, Caleb is a windproof Zippo next to a world wide load of nuclear tinder ten feet deep.How do you stop Caleb? I do not know, but I sure as hell want to. | 3.0 |
| 3235 | I really hope thi series continues. I ebjoy the dynamic between the partners and I have to admit, I was surprised at the end! | 5.0 |
| 3236 | Absolutely In LOVE with the Ferro Family! This book was such a sweet story, this is not another "wedding story" this is a funny love story that I blew through in 2 days as I just could not put it down!! My FAVORITE Author scores another slam dunk. This story dose not have to be read after the others or in any specific order as it is a full stand alone story but do yourself a favor read this book and make the Ferro family your new obsession!!! | 5.0 |
| 3237 | Certainly not Lee Child's best, but still right up there. Some excellent new characters and a plot that keeps you guessing. | 4.0 |
| 3238 | This book was a big disappointment. It was written as though a teenager had thought up the plot. By the end, I was laughing, it was so bad. I gave it 2 stars for the giggles it gave me. Don't waste your money. | 2.0 |
| 3239 | could be a real life story in our society. story was way too short, but very interesting. I gave it 5 stars for the emotional response. | 5.0 |
| 3240 | This book was once described as "the final nail in the coffin of strategic planning"! It takes strategic planning, as envisioned about 15-20 years ago, and carefully cuts it apart, removing all its pretensions to being strategic in any real sense. But it is not a book that only bashes; it shows the way to make the most of the resources that 'strategic planning' can bring to the organization, while maintaining a jaundiced eye on potential shortcomings.The critical issue is that planning is fundamentally analytical, while strategic thinking and strategy development is synthetic. As was discovered many years ago, you cannot use one to substitute for the other. Each has their place. But most strategic planning operations seem to have a black box for 'Develop Strategy,' and otherwise ignore it. This is like building a Formula 1 race car, but leaving a black box for the engine, and never discussing how it might be obtain or how it would fit.Recommended if you have to deal with strategic plans, planning and planners. | 5.0 |
| 3241 | I have been reading sci-fi for about 60 years a this is one of the best I have had the pleasure to read. I've only read the first three and am looking forward to reading the rest of them. | 5.0 |
| 3242 | Renna has really set us up for the next chapter in Jenna's Life. As the daughter of a well known and loved politician, she knows she has to sacrifice some of herself to help her father. But it is her mother's family that has the political clout. Her dead and now alive again fiance is trying to keep her for himself, the man she loves and has given her heart to has darkness that surrounds him and is connected to her father. Her mother's detached attitude toward her, her father's indiscretions, The walls are crashing and everything you thought you knew, everything you thought you were........ This is a read that keeps you yearning for the next installment. Renna Peak has given us a twist that makes it very difficult to wait for more. | 5.0 |
| 3243 | Obsidian WingsJust finished another great book in the Shiv Crew series and it is as good if not better than the last! I love a woman who has claws and isn't afraid to use them!Rune Alexander is on the hunt! She wants the head of the C.O.S. Bach Horner, he took the twins Levi and Denim away from Shiv Crew and Lex told the crew that they were being tortured. There isn't anything that Rune won't do to get them back. Along the way to finding them they are given a case of a bird shifter who was nailed onto a wall...the more that Rune finds out about the bird shifters the more that she begins to suspect that they might be involved with the COS, but why would a group of others help the one group who is determined to eradicate all others completely?As the bodies start to pile up Rune shares her concerns with her Berserker,but he completely dismisses her concerns, he assures her that she is wrong. As the crew is betrayed and Rune is kidnapped it looks like she might not make it out of the hands of COS, and Rune feels like the one person she could count on has not only let her down; but also the entire crew. With so much anger bubbling up in her, Rune lets her "monster" off the leash. She now understands that she can no longer separate herself from her monster, if she wants to save herself and the twins she needs to embrace her unique talents.....before COS is able to call a demon forth.Enjoy the next thrilling adventure of Shiv Crew and see how Rune and her crew save the day! There were moments of tears, and sheer frustration;so have your box of tissues handy! This is one book you won't want to miss! | 5.0 |
| 3244 | While reading this excellent account of the assault on Iwo Jima during WWII I felt tremendous pain for those men that suffered and died while defending all of us and our freedom. The suffering is unimaginable unless you were there. Anyone who does not appreciate our freedom or our American way of life should have to read this book from cover to cover. It just might cause them to wake up. I highly recommend this book even though it is explicit in the horrors of war. The author James Christ should be honored as well for bringing this vivid account to ebook form for everyone to read. | 5.0 |
| 3245 | I decided to download and read this novel because someone recommended it to me. After reading the prologue my gut told me this story would be good, and my predictions were right."Eden, Dawn" far exceeded the standards for a great YA Sci-Fi story. This book has a dynamic group of characters, a gripping plot line, and plenty of suspense. Although "Eden, Dawn" is set in a dystopian like setting I can relate to the troubles of some of the characters. Besides being stuck on a dangerous planet, Ristan goes through a lot of the same things I went through as a teenager.Overall this story is well written and well executed. This novel doesn't have any boring or slow moments. There are some sad moments but it's definitely worth the read. | 5.0 |
| 3246 | I almost bought this in paperback and glad I changed my mind. I'd have given this only one star had I paid more for such a short booklet. It's my own fault that I didn't look at the page count before pressing buy. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to pay for fluff and if a work can be fully realized in a short work I'm okay. It took me just over an hour to read it and I was left wanting much more. More examples, more information, chapters giving detailed looks at how to work deep POV with all the different types of POV that are talked about.The information that is included is a nice primer and did give some helpful tips but it's nothing that I couldn't find in a half dozen online articles on the subject. | 3.0 |
| 3247 | I did not like this book. It started out good but then went straight down hill. I have a problem with rushing a plot. Take the time to build a relationship between the characters....let us feel something for them. To take characters, who barely know each other, from a devastating loss to sweatin up the sheets all in the same day.....come on. | 2.0 |
| 3248 | Wow what an emotional roller coaster! A great addition to the series, loved Sophie and Erik's story. Great plot, complex characters, with an suggested HEA. Thank you Miss Reyes! Onto the next story, Romero's. :D | 5.0 |
| 3249 | This was my favorite book as a child and now I share it with my daughter. I love that silly bear! Great book | 5.0 |
| 3250 | I loved this book and couldn't put it down. The next book can't come fast enough for me. This is defiantly a must read. | 5.0 |
| 3251 | Ok this book was different and sometimes long winded but I liked it and the first one to I will be looking to buy the third one I do hope it will be longer for the six bucks apiece I payed for them | 5.0 |
| 3252 | This is book two. I loved it. This story will have you smiling and crying. I just couldn't put it down. Buy it you will love it. | 5.0 |
| 3253 | A great series of books you don't want to miss reading. This author knows how to keep a story moving along without the needless stuff just to add pages to a book. Every word written builds on the story and keeps your attention to the end, leaving you to pace till the next one comes out! | 5.0 |
| 3254 | Look for my review of the first book "Going Home" for all my review, but this is a great series!!! | 5.0 |
| 3255 | I enjoyed this book quite a bit. Very fast paced and exciting. Can't wait to read other books in this series ! | 3.0 |
| 3256 | I loved this book too, this series is great. Ruger is so hot, sexy, and yes at times a pig but not too much of one and it doesn't last thank goodness. I like Sophie but at times she gets on my nerves, she looks down on people and says things that are hurtful and mean. I did not like the constant back and forth between these two, one minute they want to be together, the next it would be better if they did not get together because of Noah, I would have loved more time enjoying them as a couple. I love Noah and the relationship he has with Ruger is wonderful, I think Noah is great in the epilogue too, can't help but love a teenager. There was alot of action in this book also, just like the first one which keeps these stories interesting. The sex scenes are just as good as ever and I love that we got to read about our favorite Reapers again, Horse and Marie are just as much fun as before and I liked how Joanna had us to get to know Em better so we have a little knowledge before we read the next book. I can't wait to read what happens next with this motorcycle club and their members. | 5.0 |
| 3257 | This is a great mystery. In fact, it is a mystery within a mystery. And it is set up as a very early case of Ellery Queen's before he had refined his deductive style. And certainly, he seemed more of an ego-maniac in this one, but what I really liked was the false solutions that kept turning up during the story. well done. | 4.0 |
| 3258 | Ms. Nervelli, you don't have to fill your book with the small details in life. They are a given and are pretty dull. The basic plot was good in itself. Leave out the small details and put in more inference and description of surroundings that make a difference to the plot. | 2.0 |
| 3259 | Out of the Ruins, by Karen Barnett, is a heart-stopping read. Abby, the heroine wants to save her sister from cancer. She can't. There was a huge earthquake and a city-wide fire. Abby tries so hard to get back to her family. I give Out of the Ruins a 5 star nod. Karen, the author kept me turning the page. My heart, I swear stopped beating in a few places, and I needed a tissue here and there. It is a must read. | 5.0 |
| 3260 | Terri has written another heartfelt mystery that combines all your senses and climaxes with the salvation story. It will speak to all of us who came up from the bottom to freedom in Christ. Once again, Terri's books not only entertain me, but I feel good taking the time to read and get a life lesson at the same time. | 5.0 |
| 3261 | Can not wait for the next volume, pure awesomeness. Pure Warren Ellis! would recommend highly to any fans of his or any grim sci-fi fan! | 5.0 |
| 3262 | Loved this book! The possibilities are endless with direction this series can go! Hopefully there will be many more books to come in the Continuum series! | 5.0 |
| 3263 | Just when you think you have it figured out, there's a twist. I love Sky. Not so sure she should still be in love with Jake, but I could learn to live with it. I can hardly wait for the second book. Thank you for the thrill. | 4.0 |
| 3264 | High was great and Higher was definitely worth the wait....spent all day stalking Amazon waiting for it! Zara is an author that I am so glad I found! | 5.0 |
| 3265 | A very well put together novel, very well done and a very good read. Gimenez writes slightly differently in this one but still just as good. Keeps your interest from page 1 until the very end. DONT buy this book for a holiday read, you'll be disappointed unless it's a short holiday. Because you won't want to put it down, you'll have read it quickly because you won't want to sleep until you have!!! 100 % great buy | 5.0 |
| 3266 | I freakin' loved this book! When I first started Loving Jay by Renae Kaye, it could've gone either way. It started off a bit shaky for me because it was only told from one character's POV, Liam's. Liam, who at the beginning of the story is questioning his sexuality. He's experimented with both men and women and he's unsure if he's gay or bi. He's grown up listening to his father make rude comments about homosexuality and is afraid to admit he could be gay. Then he meets Jay. Jay is flamboyant and has never been in the closet. Liam has been crushing on Jay but been to afraid to make a move but after Liam misses the train the two strike up a friendship.Reading their friendship develop was pure delight. As I mentioned earlier, this story is only told from Liam's POV. I thought it would bother me but as I read- I realized that was the way it needed to be told. This story was about HIM coming to terms with his sexuality. This story had a great set of characters. I fell not only with love with Liam and Jay but also with their families. It was funny, sweet, emotional, and sexy. It was really well written- can't say that enough. This is one of my top reads for 2014, one of for my reread pile, and one I definitely recommend! | 5.0 |
| 3267 | A story about reunited love. A feud tore them apart in a big bang on the 4th of July. Years later, they come together to save the town.This story had me laughing and crying. It easily held my attention because I hated to put the book down. The ending was perfect and I know the characters will stay with me for a while.I can't wait to read more from Lori Wilde. | 4.0 |
| 3268 | This is literally one of the BEST BOOKS EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I highly recommend it. It is PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Buy this book!!!!P.S. I am writing a book called the Heir Of Arrowstar. | 5.0 |
| 3269 | That's why it gets two stars - because John Grisham is a literary alchemist who, in this case, turned a pot of gruel into something with at least the hue of gold.Don't waste your time. | 2.0 |
| 3270 | This part memoir/part writing guide by Stephen King was recommended by several authors I know. I'm so glad I finally read it! First of all, I love Stephen King. I haven't read all his books, but I really need to. After reading this book, I want to go back and read the books I read long ago. The first half of the book is a memoir about the author's life. He doesn't delve into every aspect of his life, but he does tell us quite a bit about his first forays into writing and how he eventually became the amazing author he is today. In the second half of the book, he talks about the craft and gives authors tips on how to make their writing better than ever. If you're not really into memoirs and writing guides, have no fear. This book is entertaining, often funny, and never boring. It isn't just for writers or wannabe writers--it's worth a read even if you never intend to write a single word. I mean, come on! It's Stephen King! | 5.0 |
| 3271 | The book tries to give an insight into the lives of the twins who are now settled in london and hope to one day make it in the field of entertainment but currently don't seem to be on the right path. The author has tried to share their thoughts a bit but there is more sex than fleshing out characters with quite a few things remaining unresolved. Hope there is a worthy sequel coming up which will tie up those. I would give it a fair to good rating but it may not appeal to everyone. | 3.0 |
| 3272 | Only my 2nd of the series, but left me ready for more Reacher Adventures!Easy 5 Stars for me!! If action adventure is your thing, you won't be disappointed!! | 5.0 |
| 3273 | I liked it all except the part with the snakes! I am scared to death of them and almost quit reading when I knew there was going to be live snakes involved. I'm glad now that I didn't quit then ! | 4.0 |
| 3274 | I am a huge fan of this series and would like to make it to episode 100 if Mr. Patterson can make it happen :) | 5.0 |
| 3275 | I love the story, but I hope that she finishes the story. It would be sad to not have Jim's story finished | 5.0 |
| 3276 | Jimm Juree, the intrepid journalist in the deepest South of Thailand and her family entourage of colourful and occasionally outrageous characters do it again. Families bond, romances are kindled (and extinguished) and murders are solved, all in the inimitable Cotterill style, full of local ambience and with more than a dash of humor. Laugh out loud mystery novels - what more could you want when you feel the need for a diverting and thoroughly enjoyable read? | 5.0 |
| 3277 | For a first time author this series is totally amazing. The author wrote with so much emotion that you feel everything that every character feels and is going through. I really am sad to see this series end, I felt like I was right there in the whole story as it played out. I am so happy for Rylie and Colton. | 5.0 |
| 3278 | Let me start by saying that I'm a fan of SK. If you want a completely unbiased review...this probably isn't the best one for you, but I'll try to be reasonable :-).This is a very good book. Very well written. In typical SK fashion, plenty of depth to the characters, although it's not overly lengthy like some of his books are accused of being. The characters are very likable (or very un-likable, depending on your view)...and you care about them. Pacing is very good. Plot is good. Resolution is good...with just a touch of an SK wink at the end.There was nothing really astonishing about the book. It was just easy to read, and I wanted to keep going. It is a straight up detective novel...but not a "whodunnit"...since you hear the perspective of the bad guy from almost the start. It's probably not a 5 star book in the vein of some of his others (11/22/63, Duma Key, Bag of Bones, several others), but it's not just a 4 star either, so I gave it 5. If you like SK for his story telling, you'll like this book. If you only like the outrageous, supernatural, spooky stuff...you might not. But it's a great read...Highly recommended.Only have one bone to pick...and it doesn't color my opinion at all...but I'm curious if anyone else noticed. The extremely dated reference to searching "the net". Weird. Doesn't detract from the story...just a curiosity to me. | 5.0 |
| 3279 | I enjoyed this book and really liked the characters. The story was something new a unique idea which had me hooked shortly after the first few paragraphs.I would highly recommend you take the time and read it if you are looking for something different. | 4.0 |
| 3280 | I liked the pace and the character development development. Our hero isn't perfect but he gets to the bottom of things and tells a good tail in the process. | 4.0 |
| 3281 | Love these caricatures. They feel like your best friends that you have known forever. This is a good series and I can't wait till the next book is published. | 5.0 |
| 3282 | It was a fun book. I got a lot of chuckles out of it. I don't recall how much I paid, but I suspect it just a tad too much... If I'd thought about it I probably would've just gone to the library and checked it out for free. | 3.0 |
| 3283 | Never Ending follows a teenage girl, Siobhan (Shiv for short), go through a tremendous amount of grief after her little brother passes and the role she played in his death. She is sent to stay at an exclusive treatment center that deals specifically with patients that believe they are the sole reason their loved one is dead. The story goes back and forth from present day in the treatment center to the days leading up the death of her brother Declan.Everything from the cover of this book to the excerpt of the story line had me pulled in. I knew from the beginning this story was going to pull on all my heart strings, but I didn’t expect that I would be so intrigued by both the stories being told. When I first started Never Ending it was a slow start for me and I was kind of nervous I wasn’t going to get into like I wanted to, but then all of a sudden its three hours later and I’m almost finished. With that being said, I loved this book, I loved watching both stories unfold and could never fathom the amount of guilt one must harbor for believing they’re the sole reason their loved one is gone. The treatment center has an extremely odd and new way of “curing” their patients and as the treatment intensifies the story of her life days before Declan’s death intensifies. Both were so captivating and emotional. It was beautifully written and an amazing story of guilt, grief, and strength within. Though this book may have been a slow start for me personally after I got through the first 50 pages there was no putting it down, no after this chapter I’m going to bed.I highly recommended this book. Never Ending was beautiful inside and out and was definitely a hook, line, and sinker for me. I cannot wait to read more from Martyn Bedford. | 4.0 |
| 3284 | I was given this book as a gift. I read through half of it in a day until I realized it was published in 2009. Some of the info is good but most is outdated by now. A more recent copy would probably be better. | 3.0 |
| 3285 | There is laughter, tears, smiles and nail biting moments in this book. I wondered how the author would pull this story off in such a short time after starting so seriously. That was not a problem because the author wrapped you right up into all the feelings and emotions the H & H were going through. I'm not always a fan of books with children, but that actually enhanced this story. Read this book. You won't regret it. | 5.0 |
| 3286 | Well informed and humorous romp through the world of conspiracy theorists, would be terrorists and the ingenious ways that people can justify their actions. | 4.0 |
| 3287 | I say this because this author is very rare. She is a very talented writer with the ability to write many different kinds of books. Romance, crime, mystery, drama, check. This book is extreme for her. More along the 50 shades variety. If you are reading this book for the first time, strap in and enjoy it for what it is and then go back into her catalog and start with the Rock Chick Series. Its a great fun, romantic read. Nothing like this book. Shes a great author and recommend her for anyone who loves any kind of romance. She can write just about anything. Even the paranormal. | 5.0 |
| 3288 | Smart writing, interesting characters, hard to put down. Vivid description and good story. Fast read too. I want to read Kate Manning's other book now. I like her writing very much. | 4.0 |
| 3289 | This is a must read series! 4 books all together and trust me when one finished you will be ready to dive right into the next! This is a book about love, heartbreak, loss, pain and happiness! You will laugh out loud, cry along with the characters and fall in love with Lucas( its undeniable)! Not only have I read this whole series once but I missed Lucas so much I read it again!! | 5.0 |
| 3290 | This was a great read for me at this point in my life. I really loved the 20 or 30 tips mid to halfway thru the book. It reminded me that I am already doing well for myself and to slow down and not stress myself out by multitasking all the time, but instead be more in the "present moment". I also liked that it talked about goal setting which I know is extremely important for getting anywhere in life. Good tips! | 5.0 |
| 3291 | Very hot and steamy book. A strange premise. The story of a woman who applies to be a submissive. There is good sex in this book, but also a good story. I really enjoyed it. | 4.0 |
| 3292 | I received a juicer as a wedding gift and regret to say it's been mocking me from my hall closet ever since. This book was a review copy, and I'm pretty glad to have it. It has better juicer instructions than what came with my actual juicer. If you don't have a juicer yet—this book will explain the different types so you can choose based on your own preferences. There are tons and tons of recipes--some of them have funny names, like "The Cure for what Kale's You," and "The Beets go on." I like how the book is organized based on what you want to achieve with juicing—stomach upset, energy, cleansing, improving skin and hair, etc. Personally, I can't imagine that I'd ever want to drink a glass of spinach, no matter how healthy it is. But there are many fruit combinations I'd like to try. The book even explains how non-juiceable fruits (like bananas) can be incorporated into juiced drinks. Overall, I'd say it's a good resource for anyone who's just getting started with juicing. | 4.0 |
| 3293 | Ms Glover`s lovable imagination has deeply stirred up my own :) Can`t stop reading the New Atlantis series! I see her depth of desire to "save the children" floating to the surface of each story and in so doing it brings a harmonious love and devotion to all those futuristic souls, bringing souls that have been searching for soulmates together. Time travel, romance, drama and excitement abound! You will love reading this series as I did! Thank you Nhys Glover! <3 | 5.0 |
| 3294 | What an amazing story, it picked up right where the other left off and kept you hanging on and hoping. The story generated many emotions, one minute your happy the next you hate and regret. The story flowed and made you want more. A defenite must read for any romantic! | 5.0 |
| 3295 | I felt like I was reading a religious propaganda novel. Sorry Rollins, I'm so over you. Why does this program require a minimum number of words? | 2.0 |
| 3296 | When a child of a prophesy is born, what do you do? Exactly what her dragon guardian does. She grows up protected, loved and nourished with knowledge. Still to young to be told the truth of her birth, she is slowly taught the way of dragon's and humans, still not knowing what humans are and what happened to them. She goes to school and learns what we all know, there are bullies in this world. She eventually learns a little bit of patience and how to control her temper. All said, it is a well rounded story of a very important young persons life. A well written story I can recommend to anyone. | 5.0 |
| 3297 | I loved this book, it really is very easy to read and fun (lots of hot fun).This is the first book of three so far and I have now read the lot and would recommend all of them. You don't have to but I would start with this one. You won't be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 3298 | Reading Jo Graham's stories is always a pleasure. This is another installment of The Numinous World series. It is actually a collection of short stories. Each one is good, although I enjoy her longer novels more because Jo is so great at getting into the "meat" of the story. My favorites by her are Hand of Isis, the Elza books (starting with The General's Mistress) and Cythera. Cythera is not within The Numinous World series, but the others are. | 5.0 |
| 3299 | Allegiant, after Divergent and Insurgent was a great addition to the first two books in the series. The first book drew me into the series and Allegiant ends this series quite well. I recommend reading these books. | 5.0 |
| 3300 | Once again this author has made me laugh out loud constantly while reading on of her books. This book was the funniest book I have ever read. It is a must read. You will definitely not want to miss out on reading this whole series. Loved it !D. M. | 5.0 |
| 3301 | I thought it was going to give me the terminology for groups of different animals but it got stuck with The Birds! My Bad! :| | 2.0 |
| 3302 | Brilliant book, easy to read, easy to understand and gives basic steps to improving your wealth and money flow. Thank you | 5.0 |
| 3303 | While entertaining, the imagination is stretched to believe that Mexico could have been a serious threat to the US. | 3.0 |
| 3304 | The Little Critter series is just the best storybooks for children. My little grand daughter just adores them. She is not happy unless you read her a series of these books. That's why I like to buy a collection. They are great stories that teach good principles. I would highly recommend these books for any child's library. | 5.0 |
| 3305 | I assume this book was purchased to give to one of my grandchildren as a birthday or christmas gift. I don't remember buying it, but need to write an answer to get this out of the queue | 1.0 |
| 3306 | Read on February 21, 2014Book Infoebook, 0 pagesPublished April 8th 2010 by Cerridwen Press (first published August 1st 2000)ISBN 141992379X (ISBN13: 9781419923791)URLother editions (3)Source: Ecopy from authorBook Buy LinksAMAZONB&N;BOOK SYNOPSISHe is Arthur's man. His duty is his life. She fears and mistrusts him. The only way they will survive is to work together.Britain, 469 A.D.: Shortly after the Roman legions returned to Rome, leaving Britain open to Saxon attacks, Diana's abusive parents die during a Saxon raid on their villa farm, the same day her brother takes most of the male slaves and servants to join the rebel Celt, Arthur.Diana, who no longer trusts anyone, must find a way for the women in her household to survive after the enemy has stolen everything. They struggle to eke out a living from the meager provisions remaining.Alaric, proud Celtic warrior and trusted lieutenant to the upstart British leader, Arthur, has been sent by him to establish and maintain a line of signal beacons -- one of which must be built on a strategic hill on Diana's property.His mission is critical to the security of Britain. Alaric must overcome his hatred of Romans if he is to fulfill Arthur's ambitions in the north. He forces Diana to agree in return for the protection of Alaric and his men. Diana is pulled into a deadly political net, when Roman British enemies, including the Bishop of Eboracum, take exception to her new Celtic allies.A haunting tale of two lives touched by the coming of King Arthur, and two hearts and souls struggling to come together against odds as great as those against Britain itself. Only together will they survive, or else be sundered...forever.Diana by the Moon is part of the Jewels of Tomorrow seriesReader Advisory: This book contains references to rape in war.Publisher’s Note: This book was previously published elsewhere.My ThoughtsIn the times after the Roman legions withdrew from Britain the invasions of Saxon hordes caused the loss of life of many. Diana and the inhabitants of her families villa are some of the casualties of war. Even though she and other womenfolk survived the consequences of losing the menfolk whose labour provided for their families means privation and hardships heretofore unknown.Diana herself lost her parents, older sister and brother-in-law during a Saxon raid and this thrusts a once shy retiring young woman into the role of head of house and responsible for the welfare of all those who were left alive by the raiders. Having taken on the task of providing for those in her care Diana has finally found the purpose for her life that she thought had passed her by, however by Roman law an unmarried female cannot possess nor manage property and this becomes a dilemma in her future.Alaric is first and foremost a soldier, so when he finds himself having to negotiate a way which is acceptable to both Diana and himself that allows him to carry out his mission he is at first angered. However as time goes on and he becomes aware of the dire straits that Diana and her people face from lack of provisions to carry them through the winter his attitude changes and he enlists his men to add their labors to helping ease the burden as well as fortify the villas defenses.Over time the daily interactions of Alaric and Diana draw them closer, their alliance becomes even more pressing when a mutual enemy tries to force Diana into an unlikely marriage. Their story is one of sacrifice, courage, loyalty and ultimately a love that erases boundaries of culture and upbringing providing hope for a better future for themselves and those who followed in their footsteps.Like other well researched historical romances this one relies heavily on events that are common to the time period and add flavor as well as realism to the story constructed around it’s characters. My favorite legends are those of King Arthur so this was a great addition to showcase the man’s ability to inspire loyalty as well as his grand vision to unite the peoples of Britain.A sweeping saga that combines bits of the legend of King Arthur and a love affair that heralds a new regime for the people of opposing cultures. Filled with suspense as well as darker subject matters this tale rings true and was a pleasure to read from start to finish![Ecopy from author in exchange for honest review] | 4.0 |
| 3307 | This wasn't purchased as a nostalgia piece for a grown-up (I do have lots of those, but this isn't one), our 9 year old found my old Archie comics and became addicted to them. I wish these comics were reproduced in their original size, but given the extrenely reasonable price, it warrants the 5 star rating. | 5.0 |
| 3308 | As with all the Kiss memoirs, I didn't expect much from this one because (quite honestly) the members of Kiss aren't the most insightful or deep folks on the planet. They are comic book hard rock personas, not the Beatles. That said, I've been a fan of their combination of spectacle and simple rock since the late 70s and Ace was always my favorite.Ace seems to be the most authentic of the four original members. He presents himself as none other than a rock and roll guitarist/substance abuser. He doesn't pretend to be better than he is; he doesn't suggest he's one thing and then demonstrate he's otherwise (like Paul does in his recent book where he suggests family is the most important part of his life and yet he's seemingly always working). Ace doesn't seem overly bitter nor resentful as others have suggested from this book. His comments about other band members are pretty general, such as suggesting Paul and Gene were more about money/business (yes, they are; otherwise they wouldn't be advertising the Kiss Kruise and new album before their shows for the 40th Anniversary Tour). So, of the 3 Kiss memoirs I've read, I've enjoyed this one the most if simply because I didn't feel there was an undercurrent of BS. I'll avoid Gene's memoir because, quite simply, while I like the Demon character, Gene Simmons (the person) is a tool. | 3.0 |
| 3309 | Lucy, an antiques store owner and part time reporter, seems to stumble over a lot of dead bodies, literally. Lucy avoids conflict and confrontation like the plaque which is not a great trait for a so-called reporter confronting intimidating cops. Kiska, her Malamute, oft mistaken for a Husky, is a Bon companion. With auctions, rodeos, rodeo queens, sheep herding and vegan protestors running amuck things get interesting fast. Lots of fun situations for Lucy, Kiska and Pauline, the goose. A funny mystery series with laughs, twists and romance. | 5.0 |
| 3310 | I don't know, it was kind of slow and not very well written. It was ok, but I wouldn't recommend it. | 3.0 |
| 3311 | Strong created an excellent book when he wrote his Concordance. It is a great reference book that is in a compact size. It came well protected when shipped. Great buy! | 5.0 |
| 3312 | This was a real page-turner--the kind of novel I really enjoy reading. It had suspense, intrigue, a little violence, hot sex and a lot of romance. Hunter met Cameron when Cam was at his lowest and most vulnerable and new instantly that he was the one for him. Great read and recommend to everyone. | 5.0 |
| 3313 | New and interesting characters comprise this fourth book in the series. Unpredictable situations also develop which keep the reader entertained. | 5.0 |
| 3314 | Just went through this book before reading it to my children and I have to say the story is intruging and very cute (coming from a dad), but what made it even better was that there are some great lessons embedded in there that children need to know and understand. I recommend it to anyone looking for a good read tonight for their kid. | 5.0 |
| 3315 | This is ok, but appeared a little dated. A good book to have in the resource section, but not something that I read or refer to much. | 3.0 |
| 3316 | About the Book:The remnant from Glenrock is now living as rebels within the Safe Lands, looking for a way to find purpose in their lives. When a young rebel is murdered and his death points to a rebel leader, it's hard to know who to trust.Levi tries to organize a plan to free the children and fights for respect as elder over those who'd rather go their own way. Omar tries to change his image of a traitor by donning a costume and going out into the night as a vigilante hero. And Mason stumbles onto a shocking secret about the Safe Lands meds, but his investigation just might get them all liberated.About the Author:Jill Williamson is a chocolate loving, daydreaming, creator of kingdoms and the award-winning author of several young adult books including By Darkness Hid, Replication, The New Recruit, and Captives. She's a Whovian, a Photoshop addict, and a recovering fashion design assistant, who was raised in Alaska. She loves teaching about writing. She lives in Oregon with her husband, two children, and a whole lot of deer. Visit her online at jillwilliamson.com, where adventure comes to life.My Review:Mason only wants to help his village, but it seems no matter how hard he tries he only fails. The Safe Landers only focus is pleasure, they aren't worried about their souls or really anything else. With God's help, Mason finds the courage to save his people. But something or someone is standing in his way. Bender, a fellow rebeller, acts as if he cares what happens to the Glenrock people but also seems to have an agenda of his own. Mason's only hope of saving his people is God.Omar has always tried to please his older brother, but seems to some how always miss the mark. Omar ends up contracting a disease and starts to question the meaning of life and his part in it. He soon starts down a slippery slope in which he decides that maybe the way of the Safe Landers isn't such a bad thing. And after meeting a woman with the same disease as they have its not long before he is joining them in their evil deeds. But at what cost?Levi only wants to do right by his wife, his village, and God. Sometimes that can be hard especially when most of the villagers are in captivity. Levi must depend on his brothers and Bender, a fellow rebeller-- who seems to care about the villagers. Soon Bender shows his true colors and he is suspected of conspiring with the enemy. Levi knows that he will have to act fast before this whole thing gets any worse.Jill Williamson has done it again! My daughter has even read the book and can't wait for the next one in the series to make its appearance later this year. The characters and plot line are strong and vivid. This one is a hit!**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the author. | 5.0 |
| 3317 | This was a good book that showed how two people had an instant connection. I wasn't a fan of how long it took Megan to realize that he was seriously interested. She kind of came across as a little childish. I can't wait for the next book. | 3.0 |
| 3318 | When i started to read this book, after a few pages my thoughts were what the hell is this all about ? Well i hope there is more in the future, said a lot without boring you, great flow and change of pace. those not from Boston area might have to read again to understand but please do | 5.0 |
| 3319 | Grab yourself a cold drink ladies because this little novella is smoldering. I think I might need to catch something on fire so Smith can come over and put it out.Burn For Me is an angsty love story filled with passion and hope for more. Jamie and Smith have always been good friends and even though she finds him sinfully sexy she is reluctant to act on those feelings. Why? Well because ever other woman in town feels the same way and how can she compete. She is also afraid of losing Smith as a friend. They have an easy banter and she looks forward to seeing him every day. If they were to become more than friends and he walked away it would crush her. What happens when Jamie gets this crazy idea in her head about a friends with benefits scenario that would only last one week. Could it work? Could she give into the attraction and get Smith out of her system? Maybe.Smith is crushed that Jamie only wants him for one week. He has been waiting for the opportunity to become more than friends for quite a long time. His jaw drops to the floor when Jamie makes him this crazy offer. He knows he only has one week to show her he can and will be the only man she will ever need.Lauren once again does an amazing job with character development and while this story is a novella it reads like a complete novel. She is a master at not rushing the ending and that is what I love about all of her books.If you find a dirty talking fireman to be sexy as sin you will find yourself in lust with Burn For Me. | 5.0 |
| 3320 | This was a book that was missing from my set . She keeps her story lines interesting and it is relaxing enjoyable reading. | 5.0 |
| 3321 | If I were younger I might have enjoyed The Promise of Amazing more. It was just a lot of teenage stuff that didn't always make sense, but if I were a teen I might not have minded it. Usually it is fine, either the characters don't seem as young, or they seem realistic, so I don't mind. This wasn't a horrible book, I have read way worse, it just wasn't that good either.Wren had a boyfriend then they broke up when he went away to college. Apparently that equals humping and dumping (really I thought as soon as they had sex they broke up, but when you find out it is when they are talking about him going off to college well...these things happen). So she is kind of over guys.Grayson was the popular guy, but he also did lots of not good things. Things that would put him in jail if he got caught. Not the worst things, like killing people, but he really isn't a good guy. Then he gets expelled from his fancy school so he decides he needs to change.Wren and Grayson meet when Wren is working a wedding he is attending. He is a jerk jock guy and starts choking on a mini hot dog after trying to show off. She does the Heimlich on him and saves him. There is just something magical about the way her arms wrapped around him and...yeah no. Doing the Heimlich maneuver is not sexy. I could see like he was so thankful to her he wanted to take her out to show her how appreciative he is or something. Not when your arms were around me and I was choking it was kind of hot. Sure thing. So right from the start I knew not really the book for me.Before the choking incident Wren did think how Grayson was kind of a jerk. Then when they meet up again she still thinks it, but he is so dreamy so she can't stay away. It was just odd. Like she didn't seem to like him, she just thought he was hot. Somehow that equaled her falling in love with him. Really I didn't connect much with either character and didn't know what either of them liked the other. Grayson does try to change, and they do start dating, but then once she finds out his past she is put off again. Her friend were all so what? Everyone has a past. He hasn't done that in like 2 months since he started dating you so who cares. It was just another odd moment. I felt like the friends shouldn't really be pushing her towards him once they know what was going on. It just seemed really fake.Then *spoilers ahead* the ending. Ugh. So Luke kept trying to break up Wren and Grayson because he wants the old Grayson back. He wants Grayson to continue what they had been doing before he got expelled. So it comes to a climax at the end where Grayson has finally had enough, the cops show up and it is not that good. I thought great, finally he is no longer friends with Luke. Then Luke shows up at his door all alright, it's cool, I get it. You are not going back to the way things were. I have moved on. Then they are bff again. I was just like really? After everything that went down you just say cool bro glad to have you back. You are not at all upset that he kissed your girlfriend, threatened you, tried to break you guys up and get you in trouble with the law? You don't care? Okay. But if someone was harassing me for months I wouldn't forgive so easily. So yeah. Not the best book.This review was originally posted to Jen in Bookland | 2.0 |
| 3322 | Pretty cute story with a decent plot and good character development. The book was just the right length, maybe even a little too short! | 4.0 |
| 3323 | I've been making the change to Buddhism, and found most of what I read confusing. This book puts things into perspective in a clear and easy way while still being very enjoyable to read.It's answering the questions I've had, and is making my transition so much easier.Anyone who has an interest in Buddhism should surely read this book...it will open doors! | 5.0 |
| 3324 | The novel was everything a summer read should be. Romance, unexpected events, humor, and lots of satisfying content. | 5.0 |
| 3325 | Sam is an Amazon who's family was killed over five thousand years ago. Now she's a Dark Hunter and has been transferred to New Orleans to help train Nick. She can't touch people or things others have touched because she feels what they feel and sees their memories. Dev is a bear Were-Hunter who's family owns the bar Sanctuary. All animals, demons, daimons are protected here. Dev is the only person she has ever been able to touch and hear absolutely nothing. But now she has sorts of bad guys after her and then she mates with a bear. Together they must fight for their lives or die trying. | 5.0 |
| 3327 | I have studied A Course In Miracles for several years and it feels as if the same voice has inspired The Way of Mastery. I love how the same message touches my heart in a very deep way. The lessons and text are more integrated here. I have read Part 1 through one time and am starting over again savoring each lesson and feeling the effects in my heart. Am in such gratitude for this work and how it came into my life. | 5.0 |
| 3328 | I had difficulty with the lack of plot - and the moral of the story is? Love conquers all? Great imagination for me as I have never been to a circus1 | 3.0 |
| 3329 | The strong characters introduced in the beginning of book 1 took on a whiney, pathetic quality. The story was repetitive and drawn out unnecessarily. The author took a strong foundation and destroyed it, I'm beyond disappointed especially because I will never know how it ends (if this author ever lets it) because I will avoid this author at all costs in the future. | 1.0 |
| 3330 | Didn't help as much as I expected in looking for a small sailboat. The book is oriented towards long-distance cruisers rather than trailer sailers. | 3.0 |
| 3331 | it almost reminded me of me my husband at the beginning. lol. however once they checked in, everything seemed to change. it was so hard to put the book down. at one time I thought I had figured it out. boy was I wrong. very suspenseful. Will get your adrenaline going. | 5.0 |
| 3332 | I was unsure if I was going to like this book because I thought the first book was ok. but I enjoyed this book far more than I expected | 4.0 |
| 3333 | Donna Grant never disappoints. So sad that this series is coming to an end, but looking forward to the her future projects, especially if they are as well written and created as the Dark Sword/Dark Warriors world. | 5.0 |
| 3334 | Source: Received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.I have a lot of feelings about this book and I can only hope I can explain them with some eloquence for you. I can't go too in-depth into the plot as that is part of the thrill of reading, not knowing what is to come. In fact, Kendra Levin, Senior Editor of Viking Children's Books promises "you won't be able to put this book down until you've reached its heart-pounding conclusion" and I can't disagree with her. The closer I got to the end, the harder it was to put down as I had to have everything confirmed for me. I am still processing a lot of it though so walk with me through some spoiler-free thoughts.Setting:I'm a bit confused about the setting as it seems very historical without any modern technology but I have no idea in what year it might take place. I am also assuming it is America but have no real basis for that other than that it's an American publication. Does anyone know anything more about this? Googling "Roswell Station" introduces Georgia though I got more of a New England/Canada vibe (probably because of the cold as well as the villagers making me think of the Salem Witch Trials.)Genre:I know that genre categorization can be tricky but I find it helpful for my own piece of mind. I'm not really sure how to classify this book. Yes, it's in the YA section but that's category, not genre. Yes, it's historical but what period? Yes, it has some suspenseful and mysterious elements but my overwhelming impression is not one of thrilling. Yes, there's romance but there's no way you'd call it that. So it's a difficult to categorize this book to my dismay. However I also think that speaks to the book's originality.Second-person:The narration is primarily in second-person from main character Judith who has had her tongue cut out, rendering her silenced to the man she loves. I have had mixed experiences with this technique as I usually end up thinking the "you" is me and it's not. I struggled with that on occasion here but for the most part, I was able to remember who you is and to stay in the story. It was incredibly easy to sympathize with Judith in her mute ostracized state and I loved her quiet courage as people sought to carry out their machinations assuming her silence for complicity.Twist/reveal:I kind of feel like the ending is supposed to contain some surprises. The aforementioned editor calls it a "pinhole" narrative, where the world is slowly revealed to provide answers. Though I spent much of the first part confused, I soon mostly got my bearings and did not find the ending particularly startling. Based on the information revealed and our knowledge of Judith's character as well as the suspicious nature of the villagers, I pretty much had my thoughts confirmed rather than upended. I don't know if my expectations were off-track because of the pinhole and I built that up or if the ending wasn't as shocking as it could have been.Overall: Still processing complicated feelings about this book but I think it's definitely worth checking out if you can :) | 4.0 |
| 3335 | This isn't the worst trilogy series I've read, but it is certainly not the best. The relationship between Rylee and Colton seems a bit contrived as do the circumstances under which they both live. Rylee has the perfect gorgeous roommate who is able to make her up and dress her up for every party occasion. Colton can just barge his way into Rylee's life and take control over any circumstanceand then push her away when it's convent for the plot.I read this first book but don't plan on looking for the other two. | 3.0 |
| 3336 | It's a story of a king fighting to regain his throne. The sacrifices he made. The sacrifices his allies made. But it's also a love story between a human and a faiery. A love so strong that not even saying 'if you love someone, let them go'. Love has a way of declaring that it is for always.Excellent. | 5.0 |
| 3337 | I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the whole series. I recommend reading it. I liked the way the author made a toned down version too. Unsung herself in the series was really clever too! | 5.0 |
| 3338 | I've been looking forward to this series ever since I heard about it on Rachael's site. While I think they can stand on their own, the characters in the books interrelate and are probably best to be read in order. I had to jump ahead and read Rachael's first (hey, she's my favorite so I can do that!). I thought this was a great story, I just loved it. I love second chance stories. I love all the emotion when a couple is reunited after being apart for so long. There is so much more involved than when a couple just meets for the first time. I also like the mystery of what separated them and how they are eventually able to get back on track and get their HEA. Makes for great reading.Anyway, Cambri and Jace have been apart for six years when she returns to her small town home of Bridger, CO to help take care of her sick father. I thought her relationship with her dad added a lot to the story. I like how their relationship grew throughout the story. I liked Cambri and Jace and thought they had fun chemistry, it just makes sense for them to be together.Just a fun read that tugs at your heartstrings! I look forward to reading all the other books now. Highly recommend! | 5.0 |
| 3339 | So the book was good so far,I don't really leave much of a review,I can say I totally recommend this book to everyone | 5.0 |
| 3340 | Brave is not the happy charming Christmas story I first thought it would be. Instead of just a stranded love story it is an emotional one of overcoming your fears, past events and learning to live and love again. Deep story with deep insights.Copy provided by NetGalley for an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 3341 | I enjoyed the book from cover to cover.Robin is an amazing person and an inspiration to so many. She uses herCelebrity to the Best Value. That of "YouAre Not Alone! I made it and so can you!She and Sally Ann are both wonderful givingpeople! | 5.0 |
| 3342 | Doris Buffett tells her life story using a family, oral history style. She lives in Fredericksburg Virginia...so, being local myself, she is well known here in the area for her philanthropic pursuits. She carefully pick and chooses the charities that she feels has specific needs that she deems notable. I gave this book to my brother-in-law as a gift. He has enjoyed it very much. | 4.0 |
| 3343 | 1) Grocery shopping list2) Strongly worded customer service email3) Hastily jotted down recipe from episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives4) Unsent postcard to person more acquaintance than friend5) Signed speeding ticketSo, it should go without saying that I was thrilled to find a new George Saunders offering for .99 cents! And Fox 8 was a great read, with that signature Saunders feel. Funny and quirky but with a foreboding angst hanging over it throughout.Saunders tells this story quite uniquely through Fox 8's impressive take on the English language. There were several laugh out loud moments, and though the story (originally conceptualized as a children's story) had the potential to become preachy and predictable, it refreshingly did not.This is a great story and available at the price if a candy bar. I'm very happy to have added it to my library. | 4.0 |
| 3344 | A five star book.I love this series and I enjoy the amazing twists that always take you by surprise. | 5.0 |
| 3345 | This book is an excellent read for anyone looking to find their next fantasy read. I would recommend this series to anyone who likes magic, journeys, magical creatures, and stories about best friends undertaking tough challenges and seeing them through. I cannot wait until the next book comes out! | 5.0 |
| 3346 | This second book in the series is much better than the first. The characters are better developed and more believable. It is easy to read and keeps your interest. | 5.0 |
| 3347 | As others have implied here, this book is profoundly wrong in countless ways, but most importantly from its basic premise of preaching moral relativism. As reviewers have noted, one could use the same arguments and narrative that this author uses to completely rationalize away the horrors of Hitler. The author uses standard rhetorical techniques to deflect and turn our eyes away from the situation of women in Islam, a religion that is fundamentally paternalistic and that requires women to be subservient to men. It's really hard to believe that this author is a professor at Columbia University, and that this passes for scholarship. Everything is relative, I guess... | 1.0 |
| 3348 | You know how they say that opposites attract? Well, you can't get "more opposite" than Riley and Christina. Riley, with his intense green eyes and dark hair, is quite the match for Christina, who wants to find someone to love her for who she is."Thug Boy leans against the wall and slides down so he sitting beside me, our legs barely touching.. "Who are you?" he asks again, still hesitant." Throw in a rocking vampire named Finn for more paranormal soup, and you have the makings of a 5 Star Reading Dinner. Bon Appetit! | 5.0 |
| 3349 | Although i enjoy reading the book, there were certain parts of the book that need to be revisited. These areas were not developed in essence there r hard to believe.. The whole last chapter in the book left a bad taste in my mouth. These are two ppl that really did not trust each other. | 2.0 |
| 3350 | Before reading this book, I had no idea what Quinoa was, can you imagine. I feel so lucky to have found this book because it has exposed me to the truth of Quinoa and how it benefits my health. Generally I would see it on labels and ignore it not realizing that it was an actual thing. This book gave me the best recipes to make the best dishes with Quinoa, not to mention their added health benefit. I enjoyed trying these recipes and although some of them did not turn out well it is no fault of this cookbook but due to my own flaws. I have enjoyed my decision to explore foods and I have met upon many cook books an this one definitely goes up there at the top of my list. There are so many recipes to try and when you get this book you will be as eager as I was to get them all done. This is a must read. | 5.0 |
| 3351 | I bought 4 of Adler's Kindle books to read to the 5 year old. He says that "I'm a Dragon" is his favorite. Dragons are his favorite things next to dinosaurs. He understood that the boy was not really a dragon, but using his imagination, and he loved the dad's surprise reaction. I think it shows him that imagination can be lots of fun. | 5.0 |
| 3352 | Here we go again. Finished this great novel and now I have to have the patience to wait for Book Two. Can hardly wait! | 5.0 |
| 3353 | If you are a cat owner this is a great story. It is an easy read. And, it makes you wonder what about your cats. | 5.0 |
| 3354 | This book took me forever to read. Not because it was bad. It was just long.I thought this book had a lot going for it. The characters, both the protagonists and antagonists, were interesting and fully fleshed out. The book switches between multiple POVs so the reader gets to understand the motivations behind the actions of all the major forces, which I felt was a good move considering the setup of the storyline.The plot moves along at a pretty quick pace, although I did find it irritating at times. The chapters are so short that I could never find a natural stopping point. I always had to stop in the middle of something important — that probably sounds like a stupid criticism, but it did negatively impact my reading experience. The book read like a race instead of roller coaster; there were no ups and downs. It was all the same, fast pace, amplified by the structure.The story moves through several different settings, and while a couple of them seemed pretty generic (hotels and the like), the shifting surroundings for all the similar dangerous situations kept the plot points pretty fresh throughout. Overall, the world-building was solid.Mostly, I thought this was a good read. Great characters. Good storyline. Iffy structure._____WritingLots of third person POVs. Five or six? The author did a pretty good job giving each of the characters a distinct voice, so the frequent POV changes were easy to follow. The general writing style wasn’t anything special. Lots of dialogue. Lots of internal thought. Lots of action. Pretty standard for a crime thriller._____// DisclosureI received a free copy of this title from Putnam Books via Library Thing in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 3355 | sheesh...why does she keep running away from the man she loves? lucky for her, he does not give up...especially when he finds out that someone wants to kill her...Kat and Spence belong together...but not everyone agrees | 5.0 |
| 3356 | An interesting, engaging story. I put down too many books in this genre after a few chapters, but this one kept me going until the end. I look forward to reading more from this author. | 4.0 |
| 3357 | I thoroughly enjoyed the profilers daughter. The story stayed interesting all the way to the end and beyond. I will look for the next in the series. | 5.0 |
| 3358 | This is a very easy read. It's a self-help book that focuses on your own integrity. The precepts are simple and easy to understand. I recommend it highly. | 5.0 |
| 3359 | The author differentiates well among all the chief characters and keeps the outcome quiet till towards the end. Nice beach read. | 3.0 |
| 3360 | Absolutely loved it. Have read this one three times. This is one of my top five from Ms. Brown. The outline of the plot in this novel is by far my favorite. | 5.0 |
| 3361 | I enjoyed this story because even though she loves him and doesn't want to be alone, Grace doesn't allow herself to be abused...for long anyways. She stands up for herself and it pays off in the end. Kind of predictable, but likeable story. | 4.0 |
| 3362 | Let me start this off my saying that I usually refuse to read any book with the word zombie in it. When I saw that this book had zombies in it, I started to set it aside. I am so glad that I did not. I am actually looking forward to reading the next installment. If you are looking for blood, gore, and mindless chaos, this is not the book for you. It is about finding out your family has secrets, finding your true love, and protecting those that you love, no matter the cost.If you read this book, I think you will fall in love with Doyle. Not because of his looks or actions, but because he is willing to risk it all to protect his family. He has the strength to endure the pain of shading, and the will to learn control so that he does not have to be separated from Abby. Sure he has his douche bag moments, but hey, he is turning into a zombie. Of Royal Descent by Ember Shane was a pleasant surprise that I am glad I did not pass on. I give it 4****. | 4.0 |
| 3363 | Read with the family, eat this book!" Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." I printed this guideline and posted on my refrigerator. I can do this. | 4.0 |
| 3364 | This is a wonderfully inspiring book. I cried and I laughed. I fell in love with Penny and have a much better understanding of her little personhood and of those who share her same kind of challenges. | 5.0 |
| 3365 | Amazing word play. You are very talented and creative. I will support you as long as you write. Please don't stop writing. | 5.0 |
| 3366 | I loved it I cant wait till the next one in March hope it flies by . keep up the great work. | 5.0 |
| 3367 | This writing took me to a very uncomfortable place as a reader. The pain and suffering of Alex Cross is so profound, wincing should be expected. I am very much left wanting a different conclusion. The author's note frustrated that feeling more than helping. Still a Patterson fan but less certain of his objectives. I feel this is only half the book it should have been. | 3.0 |
| 3368 | The plot makes almost no sense. The author has shoved together horror and science fiction elements without making developing connections between the two. The writing style is poor, with expressions like "he peaked" his eyebrow. The author needs to some time with a Strunk & White on word usage. A complete waste of time. | 1.0 |
| 3369 | This is a great read, full of goodies: wry humor, hot sex, and wonderful characters! I'm looking forward to more adventures by this author! | 5.0 |
| 3370 | Will enjoy reading more about Allie. Fully enjoyed the writing style and the plot was very interesting and hard to put down. | 4.0 |
| 3371 | I have read this book many times over the years. I have a habit of lending it out and not getting it back so I decided to add it to my kindle library. Pauline Reage writes very well, the book is captivating and the dive into the mind of our lead character is fascinating. I wouldn't be surprised if the author has some psychology study in her history.Before Fifty Shades of Grey, The Secretary or The Piano Teacher, Pauline Reage, had the guts to write about a taboo subject from the perspective of love and the complete and utter surrender of one's complete self to the person they love. Not filthy, not smut, but a believable dive into the mind of master and slave, love and obedience (please know I mean this only from the main character's point of view) and the sacrifice of giving all or too much and losing yourself in the process. I always recommend this to anyone who shows the slightest bit of interest in pondering why people do what they do in relationships, whether it be psychological or physical abuse (pleasure), however you choose to view it. I'm not one to judge just a curious observer to the possibility that my ideas are no better or worse than those of anyone else so long as all participants are willing players in the game.Great read, every time for more than 20 years. Well-written, captivating, interesting, original and intriguing. I think I like it. | 5.0 |
| 3372 | I've always said that everyone is a salesman. Dan Pink tells us why we are and how in the new age of non sales selling we need to deal differently with with an informed consumer. Excellent. | 5.0 |
| 3373 | Not Archer's best work, but a well written fiction. Doesn't compare to the Trilogy written in the last few years-that is more like his Kane and Abel saga. I always enjoy his books, however. | 3.0 |
| 3374 | My ReviewI love Jennifer L. Armentrout. I always know what I'm going to get when I read one of her books, and that's crazy chemistry and romance. Even in her YA books, you can feel the connection between the romantic characters so clearly and that was definitely the case in this one.Layla is half demon/half gargoyle, and there's no one else like her. She's been raised by the Wardens, the group of gargoyles responsible for keeping humanity safe from demons. She's always been afraid of hurting them, since when she gets close to and kisses anything with a soul. . .well, bye bye soul. And it also doesn't help that she has the mother of all crushes on Zayne, who's been like a big brother to her all along. So when Roth comes into the picture, a powerful demon who seems to like her, well it's fun to find out what kissings all about since he doesn't have a soul to lose.I didn't think I was going to like the love triangle aspect of this book, but the characters are really compelling and likeable. This book definitely has Jennifer L. Armentrout's trademark witty banter too which I absolutely love. And you can't go wrong with two gorgeous guys. All in all a really light, fun read that I sped through in one night. Can't wait for the next one!Quotes“At some point, Roth had gotten hold of my cell and replaced Zayne's name with Stony and listed his own number under Sexy Beast. What a tool.” - Layla"Oh, give me a break. You can't say I'm sorry?" "No." He looked me straight on, serious. "It's not in a demon's vocab." That's rich." I rolled my eyes. "Don't even bother trying to say it if you don't mean it." Roth appeared to consider that. "Deal."Read this and more over at [...] | 4.0 |
| 3375 | Some of us don't get it but that does not mean we stop hoping. This was well written and had me holding my breath hoping that he could give her the "forever thing". This was a new author for me so I will be looking to read more from her. | 5.0 |
| 3376 | This book was lite and some funny it . Its and ok read but one you could lay down and forget to go back and read it. | 3.0 |
| 3377 | Great to have on hand should you have a quick question. Also great tips that I didn't know as well | 5.0 |
| 3378 | Seriously, it is roll over funny in parts. You need to be the kind of person who doesn't mind/enjoys singing in front of your little kids. You sing hilarious new words to familiar children's tunes.My preschooler loved it so much that she took it to school for show and tell. that said, preschool is too young for this book. better for elementary school as some of the manners issues where foreign to her. | 5.0 |
| 3379 | No spoilers here, but suffice it to say that Tanya Anne Crosby is truly one of the great romance writers of our generations. Relatable characters and a rich storyline. This novel is not to be missed for lovers of Highlander romance - or any romance genre! | 5.0 |
| 3380 | What an excellent boxed set. I have read several of these stories and loved them all. The HOT alpha males are to die for. There are 10 stories in this set and I can wait to read the rest. So get this boxed set, you will not be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 3381 | This book was very powerful and helped me understand the "Nuts and Bolts" of the debate. The theory of evolution does have many problems. I used to believe in it but that was before I really started to look into it myself.Thank you Steven Meyer for the very informative book. I have recommended in to many people and having many discussions on Facebook about. | 5.0 |
| 3382 | This was a real "who done it" novel with some romance added for spice. Will probably read the next in the series as well. | 4.0 |
| 3383 | I was eager to read Anne Rice's take on the current literary werewolf wave. After all she set the standard for the current view of the sexy, vampire society genre. The Wolf Gift doesn't disappoint and is well written. Although not as sexually explicit as her earlier works, Ms Rice writing style appeals to the senses and evokes more emotion than many authors out there.Her story-line does not run the normal climatic build-up. So if you are looking for razor edge adventure and danger this may not be your supernatural cup of soup. Although there is action and adventure it is not a graphic slash, werewolf attack type of activity.My one issue with her writing is the style of dialogue is often more appropriate for a different time period. Although she does introduce characters that the more formal Victorian-esque way of speaking is appropriate. Her younger characters do not speak like they are late teens or early 20s. I do not mean slang, in fact I'm grateful that's kept to a minimum, but you just don't believe a 23 year old would speak they way he does. However, in the scheme of the entire story this is a small criticism. | 4.0 |
| 3384 | How man can go from slave to be very successful and a great man. Do not let your pass define who you are. | 5.0 |
| 3385 | This review is for the audiobook version. I'm not even going to bother reviewing the text itself; suffice it to say that this is one of my favorite books, and I've read it dozens of times.Of course, who better to read it, than Neil Gaiman himself? Audiobooks, in my opinion, require a very dynamic narrator. Otherwise, it's just too easy to zone out and miss things. Neil Gaiman is exactly that narrator. He captures the different characters brilliantly, and listening to him is an absolute joy. I don't think anyone else could have done it justice. | 5.0 |
| 3386 | I liked the premise, the waitress who loved to read meeting the professor, but after the first literary "meet cute" session in the diner, they never discuss literature again until almost the book's ending. So it was just a ruse to put two people together. Once established as a lover of literature, Meghan never talks about it until she mentions "Moby Dick," and that doesn't move much. Once she got to college, NOTHING is said about it until she's meeting some people - but NOTHING is said about what might excite her in the classroom, the books she reads, the professors, nothing until a conversation until she's supposed to be drunk in the scene toward the end - simply a device again. Also, little thought was given to the pressures of her work/school situation - being a waitress is hard work, but here it seems a device just to get her to meet ol' Grey, who has to rescue her from herself (sigh). The motivation for a key scene was also missing, which seemed like sloppy editing, but I won't go into it here. The actual writing sounded as if Macomber had never read Shakespeare or Spenser or …anyone but other Harlequin writers.Meghan was simply unbelievable - she spoke with too much formal language (this could have been an interesting device with the character being criticized for her style of speech, but Macomber seems completely unaware of this). Grey's character is also, in the end, not credible. It's all "romantic realism" in the worst sense, just going for the scene payoffs without any relationship with reality. The characters meet, have second thoughts, break up, have misunderstandings, oh yawn.I wish it had worked. It was a nice idea. It's a cause of some despair that the readers don't seem to require much effort on the part of Ms. Macomber, who can certainly do better than this. She gave herself such opportunities to do something quite interesting here, but failed to do anything at all for anyone. So it was not my thing - it asked nothing of me and gave no insight into any characters at all. Macomber just seems to be rolling this one out for some not very demanding readers. Wow. And they gobble it up. Wow. | 1.0 |
| 3387 | I liked most of this book. This is my 6th Brad Thor book. The others have been mostly pretty good. This one seemed to be that way. There are always some hard-to-believe parts but that's why we think of Scot Harvath as a super spook. It helps that the President is a buddy - makes it a little more interesting. But Thor, like some other authors, has a hard time handling romance. The good guy should get the girl after all the fights and adventure. It seems that, as shown on the last page or two, Thor hates us readers.Now the feeling is mutual. I feel cheated out of a good story. The final action did not even make sense according to the rest of the plot. How did anyone know where they were? Yeah, maybe I see it but it's a stretch. | 1.0 |
| 3388 | I love me an Italian Stallion, and Nico is great. Elizabeth is snarky, sarcastic, smarty-pants perfection. This is a really fun, enjoyable read. A little more sexual in nature than "Neanderthal", but I had no issue with it! | 5.0 |
| 3389 | This book was surprisingly good....I read it in 2 hours , will say I was over these girls playing the sucker for love roles ....overall definitely a good free read | 5.0 |
| 3390 | TD is no limit from beginning to the end. It just took a little time anf being frustrated with being mistreat by Ray to push her to the Money Makin Momas she is today. I want more from the Money Makin Mamas...Honey, Karrine, Chyna and Simone...come on Silk let it role. Start with the next chapter of Chyna in jail and Honey and Karrine's marriage...keep them coming I love this series!!!! | 5.0 |
| 3391 | Where to begin about this great series? Kate is a good friend and a great author! She had me on pins and needles with her first book The Promise and I fell in love with the characters!! Captivating books and I read both books each in one night! She left me wanting more from The Promise! I cried, I giggled, I gasped, I giggle snorted, I yelled, I screamed nooooo! I even had big ol' loud belly laughs! Very romantic and sexy! You will fall in love with Chase and Drake! Sophie and Ana and the rest of the characters are awesome! I could not stop reading them both! In The Choice, it will make you do all the above as I stated before! This story gave me goosebumps too and made my jaw drop at the ending! I didn't see it coming!!! I cannot wait for more in the series! I am so Team Chase and always will be! The series thus far is a must read! 5 stars is all I could give but both deserve so much more! I cannot wait to see where Katie Bug goes with the next book! One of the best love stories around! I am left speechless! | 5.0 |
| 3392 | This is the second time I have read this book and have enjoyed it both times. Spelling corrections made a mockery of my review and I deleted it. Good book. | 5.0 |
| 3393 | I both liked and disliked this book. It's heavier than I expected. The overarching plot is huge. I really like the main character and her love. It's not a very happy tale, though. That said, it is better than I am making it sound. There a lot to this and it' s much more cerebral than your standard romance novel. | 4.0 |
| 3394 | This was a sweet little story, and an easy happy read.You will understand why Louis hates Valentines Day, and when he finally get the idea of flowers and their language, he starts listening to the it, and understand that his sweet customer Arnie, maybe have more to say than what he is saying...Really sweet and Arnie is the cutest thing;)♥ | 4.0 |
| 3395 | I found the story interesting and engaging but the writing was highly self conscious. There were inconsistencies in the story and several times I was left thinking, "yes, and?" The many untied ends and abrupt changes in the narrative make for an unsatisfying read. Love the idea but the execution was mediocre at best. | 2.0 |
| 3396 | this is the third book in witness protection series. It flows great with the other two books. Each book has been wrote by a different author. This book keeps you turning the pages to see what happens. Great mystery, clean romance. Try this series of books. Also try the K- 9 series. It was wrote by different authors and was great. These books all fall under love inspired books | 5.0 |
| 3397 | I loved reading this book. I finished within 2 days, but the story was predictable towards the end. The story line was interesting and I enjoyed each of the character's individuality; however, I was hoping for something a little different to make this book stand out...other than the main character Jake of course. I was pleasantly surprised with his character and I wouldn't mind reading this book again because of him. | 4.0 |
| 3398 | I couldn't get through it and couldn't discern any value to such a cheap, trashy book.If you have little literary tastes, it's for you. | 1.0 |
| 3399 | This held my interest, I liked the main characters. As with many of Spark's books, they are simple people, not well educated, with strength of character/integrity. I would say more but don't want to give the plot away. | 5.0 |
| 3400 | love the story but seriously can these two not catch a break. I am ready for this book to finally come to an end, and really this is more like a mini series had I know I was going to pay 2.99 per episode I probably would not have purchased to begin with. I hope the author can try to wrap it up in book 7 maybe write more than 80 pages. | 3.0 |
| 3401 | Jennifer McMahon has really come into her own in this novel. Her writing is flawless and the tale leaves you with a chill. A great page turner that will keep you on the edge the entire time. Plus, as with all of her characters, you will connect with them all. | 5.0 |
| 3402 | a cute Lady Julia tale focusing on Christmas and a short mystery. complete with her eccentric family, Lady Julia and Brisbane travel to the father's estate to spend Christmas. a witty novella standard of Ms. Raybourn's caliber. can't wait for the next full length novel | 4.0 |
| 3403 | The only thing I dislike about these books is how fast they end! I loved the characters & the romantic and quirky storyline. A great read. :) | 5.0 |
| 3404 | I very much enjoyed this 4th book in the series. I loved the way she gave very thought through and detailed explanations of things that are to come in the Great Tribulation. Very plausible! I guess we'll find out... | 5.0 |
| 3405 | Another number one hit from Ralph Cotton.We can usually count on Cotton to bring us a good book and this one is no different. | 5.0 |
| 3406 | Shallow character and predictable plot. I don't recommend this one unless you like to kill time with a short story that will sound very familiar. | 2.0 |
| 3407 | Bear Naked by Jessica Sims is a novella in her Midnight Liaisons series. Each book can be read as a stand alone book but I do recommend reading the other books in the series because they are all great. Plus it is always fun to read about characters mentioned in previous books getting their stories told.In Bear Naked, bear shifter Nikolina Aasen is about to go in heat. Without a boyfriend to got thru the heat with, her father and the council elders have decided to mate her with a married man (and not even an attractive married man, gross, gross, gross). Nikolina takes matters into her own hands and sets out on a quest to find missing bear shifter Leif Ludvik.***Possible Spoilers***Honestly when reading the blurb I didn't think I was going to like this story but I absolutely loved it. It might just be my new favorite book in the series. OMG the council elders were pieces of *%$# that definitely needed to be punched in their faces...a lot. I hated them...but it is kind of fun reading about jerks. So yeah I absolutely loved to read about the terrible council members.Plus Leif was hot, hot, hot. I would have preferred Nikolina wash his hair instead of cutting it (I love long hair)...but Nikolina probably would have needed 10 gallons of conditioner to make it manageable. The last chapter was awesome, loved how everything worked out. And I really, really, really hope Jessica Sims mentions Leif and Nikolina in future books cause they are definitely a couple I would love to read more about! | 5.0 |
| 3408 | only 3 stars (really would be 2.5 if allowed) because the writing was very simplistic and Denny's character didn't come through very strongly. | 3.0 |
| 3409 | I had this sent to my Kindle so I received it right away. I didn't like this book that well, but I would order others. | 5.0 |
| 3410 | I search for and read detective "type" mysteries......I had no real idea what I was getting into when I began reading this - WOW!!Midway thru the book it was fairly easy to peg the "bad guy" -but holy cow - what an ENDING!!! Must look for more!!! | 5.0 |
| 3411 | This was a great romance story. I can't wait to read more about them. This is definitely a must read book. | 5.0 |
| 3412 | This is an ok short! I like it but I don't love it. It is very predictable and has too little background on the characters. this was also easily put down and i want a book I can't put down.Alexa is the only character I could connect with. i wanted more from the other characters. I will be reading on because despite the predictability I liked the story and want to know more![...] | 3.0 |
| 3413 | My daughter is afraid of the dark and has found some solace in this story not to be so afraid. The illustrations were very cute and a great story for all ages. Love it! | 4.0 |
| 3414 | This book is so informative. There are a lot of soup recipes you can find inside. Making soup for family will be easy with this guide. I like this book because the guide is so clear so that it's good for everyone, even for beginners. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to try these soup recipes at home... | 5.0 |
| 3415 | 4 starsLisa writes extremely we'll. I love her style of writing and it keeps you intrigued. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and can't wait for the next installment to come in.Chris, Tristan, Sara, and amber are back in letting chris confront his fears and showing Sara what he is. With amber in the mix you never know what is gonna happen.Great story. Will be waiting for the next installment to come out. | 4.0 |
| 3416 | I love Amy Tan as an author of great stories but this was a bit too much for me. I found the needy-for-love children raised by three generations of mothers who were unhappy, unfulfilled, selfish and inept was so overwhelming that it became hard to maintain any interest. It is beyond believable that life can be so dismal or that I have to know about such an existence.Maybe I simply needed a happier story in my life this month.She writes marvelously and I did finish reading the book!Rhondda Evans HartmanAuthor of Natural Childbirth Exercises for the Best Birth Ever[...] | 3.0 |
| 3417 | Because its awesome. I've never read something that I didn't like from J.L. Murray. When I found out she was doing a zombie book, I was like "awesome" because I knew it would be something I hadn't read before. And I wasn't wrong. Jenny undead is about the end of the world. Its about love, loss, family, and survival. Its a world full of chaos and one girl's struggle to find and protect those she loves. Even if it means getting herself killed. But when the world is taken over by zombies, can one girl really die? | 5.0 |
| 3418 | Most importantly: give the book some time to build steam. I pushed my way through about the first quarter - the writing is sparkling throughout, but story proceeds pretty tamely at first, making you wonder why this is perceived as such a classic As it goes along it gets more ridiculous and more acerbic, with some of the second half laugh-out-loud funny. Once you get in the groove with the Enlightenment writing style, Swift's utterly modern and biting observations on human foibles and depravity are a sad revelation - beautifully executed, but dispiriting in that we've made no progress in three hundred years. While I doubt I'll get around to it, the book bears rereading, particularly to get at Swift's characterization of Gulliver. Justly viewed as a key classic of English literature. | 5.0 |
| 3419 | Based upon the blurb alone, I thought this sounded like an interesting book. After the first 9 chapters which were slow paced and ornate with excess detail, I scanned reviews to see how others had evaluated this book. I was not surprised that so many gave up and did not finish. I did complete this book but it never did gain any pace or spark. It took me 3-4 times longer to read this book than usual. Every page was a chore.I did not know this author's work prior to this book. The story is filled with missed opportunities. Lilith, the main character, could have been interesting but was not. The love story seemed without dimension and flat. None of the necromancing drama had impact on me as a reader. Perhaps I was so bludgeoned by descriptions of gowns and hair pins I could no longer care.For me this book did not work as a romance, mystery or paranormal fiction. My take away is that sometimes a blurb is more interesting than the book itself. I can't recommend this book in any way. | 1.0 |
| 3420 | Good story line, but way too many spelling errors for me. I like my reads to be clean and well-proofed. | 5.0 |
| 3421 | It is unbelievably how many of these books I have read which go along with a good story until the end! Then it is either "buy the next book installment" or just fizzle out feebly. You be the judge. | 2.0 |
| 3422 | Bought for a friend who is an avid reader. She could not put it down once she had begun it and of course the worse thing about it was that it was a true story. How inhuman can man be to other men ? Certainly worth reading. | 5.0 |
| 3423 | Unlike some other stories in this series, there were no sluggish, too dense descriptions unnecessary to the story. Pretty good movement throughout; I was slightly surprised by the ending, San Franciscans might especially enjoy Lackey's setting of the Great Earthquake and Fire as a conflict between Elementals... Very enjoyable! | 5.0 |
| 3424 | My house is the cleanest and most organized it has ever been since reading The Clean Home Boxset. I have read many books on the subject, but I like this one the best. This system is simple, easy-to-follow, and it works. The difference in my house is amazing - it already looks cleaner and better organized! Best of all, it wasn't stressful or overwhelming. Highly recommended to anyone looking for an easy-to-follow blueprint for a cleaner and more organized home. | 5.0 |
| 3425 | I read Deeper when it first came out and absolutely loved it. I knew there was a sequel and could not wait to read Harder to see what was going to happen to West and Caro.Harder picks up after West has left Iowa and returned home to take watch out for his sister and mother. Both him and Caroline are trying to get over each other and then West is reaching out to Caroline in a moment that West would probably describe as weakness.Caroline makes the decision to fly out to him without him asking, without him saying I want you here with me, and that is how he treats her when she gets there, as if he doesn’t here there. West does everything he can to push her away, to get her to leave this life that he has there. Caroline is a much stronger person now, as we saw at the end of Deeper, and she is determined to be there for him.I loved this. I wanted West and Caro back together so badly. I want what they had in book one to come back in book 2. To me, these two are meant to be together and it is all up to West whether they will be or not.West’s little sister Frankie is adorable. The poor kid has been through so much in her 10 short years.I love this couple. They both come from broken places and the question is if they will let all the things that go around them break them as people. The chemistry between these two, you can feel it even as West is trying to push Caroline away, it is there, and that chemistry gave me hope throughout the whole book that they would find each other again.I have to say again, it tickles me pink that this is partially set in Iowa, that I know some of they places Robin York writes about, that I get the seasons as they described because I live them every day, that I understand the scenery because it is where I live. I don’t read a lot of books where the setting is my home state, I love that.Thank you so much for my copy of Harder. I loved it and wouldn’t have missed it for anything. | 5.0 |
| 3426 | Seriously! This book is awesome! From the moment I started reading it I was unable to stop. Twists and turns, relationship surprises, truly an amazing book. Movie for sure!! | 5.0 |
| 3427 | Author KM Scott delivers in this book by providing me with a new book boyfriend! Tristan Stone is sexy, secretive, and sizzling! Nina Edwards didn't know what she was getting herself into when she got into the car with Tristan but she soon discovered he was someone she could see herself with.Seeing Tristan at a art gallery show , Nina does a double take, then she finds him waiting on her in the rear of the gallery when the showing is over. From there a friendship is established and a business arrangement is made that soon turns into a relationship. Things heat up between Tristan and Nina but all good things must come to an end especially when a huge secret is being kept from the one you love. Awesome storyline and plot! 4.5 stars ! | 4.0 |
| 3428 | It is very important for a pregnant woman to eat healthy in order to stay safe. This is the right guide for every woman who wants to achieve that. My wife found this book very helpful and informative.The book is easy to read and understand. I do love babies and when my wife became pregnant all I wanted is to ensure that she understands everything as far as pregnancy is concerned. Very useful book.I recommend. | 5.0 |
| 3429 | Some of the best series books. Cliffhangers at the end of every chapter make you want to keep reading. The movie was good, but this has so much more detail and important information. | 5.0 |
| 3430 | The plot was very original I thought, and humorous too, lots of rambling at the end by the fictional author, but still a good read. | 4.0 |
| 3431 | This was a good, easy read. A story that shows that trusting God can change your life. The story was well told. I really enjoyed reading it! | 4.0 |
| 3432 | A nice, enjoyable book that I read quickly. This may seem like " damned by faint praise," but it's not. It is difficult to find a good story that isn't too "this" or too "that." It was just right, and I'd love to read a sequel! | 4.0 |
| 3433 | When I picked 'Kat Vespucci takes Taiwan', I had no idea there was a prequel to it. The second book on it's own is a great read.For someone like me who loves to read expat blogs, this was an unexpected bonus. If you love reading about new places, travel, life in a foreign country this is a must read. Though I've read quite a few travel related books, this one has the best combination of travel + story + sightseeing + quirky comedy.Kat is an American with a slightly mad family(whose isn't?) and stuck in a miserable job. So when her uncle suggests a English teaching job in Taiwan, she decides to go ahead with it. It is a beautiful & a funny journey of exploring a new country & an expat world and more importantly it feels like you are right there, looking at Kat. It truly draws you a picture of life in an Asian country. Being an Indian myself, I could relate with the bus rides in the remote places or having a hip corner in city or knowing that the older generation's belief's can't be changed.I definitely recommend this and sadly a quick read. If you're thinking of volunteering, this will hopefully give you an idea of life away home. I am eagerly waiting for the next in the series and I'm hoping she chooses another exotic location.Now I'm gonna go back and hunt for that 'Earth to Kat Vespucci' | 5.0 |
| 3434 | This was such a great story; I couldn't seem to put it down. The way the author is able to keep you updated on the original characters while introducing new main characters is amazing. He is able to weave the new story with the old and you never seem to lose track of any of the story. I intend on reading the entire series. I highly recommend this to any one who enjoys scifi and fantasy. | 5.0 |
| 3435 | I was enjoying the book despite it's rather annoying at times tone that moves from being easy to read to being overly familiar and casual, until he spent the last several chapters becoming entangled in the personal attacks currently being launched in India toward western scholars who have in my estimation accurately pointed out the Freudian implications of some of the Indian god and goddess symbolism. Freud certainly was wrong about a lot and would have benefitted from more than a little therapy himself, but the predominance of, for example, phallic symbols, in ancient cultures and their connection to fertility cults is well established. It's fine that the sexual overtones of the history of their religion may bother some Hindu believers. What isn't fine is to launch into attacks on the reputation of scholars without a shred of evidence or counter argument. Despite his denial that this is the case, the last few chapters are nothing but ad hominem attacks on specific western scholars. For me, this turned the book for a light but interesting survey of Hinduism into a soap opera. | 2.0 |
| 3436 | Damn it left me wanting more but so happy I read this short story i would definitely buy from this author I'm pretty picky and only review good books or horrible books this was good I love when two people come together without overdoing the whole drama girls got to be a bitch scene so kudos Chloe kudos :) | 4.0 |
| 3437 | Lapses in proofreading spoiled otherwise very good reading experience. The sex scenes became tiresome and redundant. Overall character development was engrossing as was the Wolf world that was created. | 4.0 |
| 3438 | Talking your way in and out of situations may be difficult to those who cannot fully express themselves and no matter how I love communicating, I still fall under what and how-do-I-say it dilemmas. I like that this book opens with a scene that is common and relatable to all (approaching someone you’re attracted with). I must say I agree with the tips you can find in here. There are crucial factors which will determine the success of any conversation. With how the book is presented, this is a good grab for those who want to improve their conversation methods in order to gain more and new friends. | 4.0 |
| 3439 | My 3 yr old granddaughter is obsessed with all things Frozen (Elsa is here favorite!) since she saw the movie. She also has ALWAYS been obsessed with stickers (to the point that she wants a sticker off of the bananas when we push our grocery cart through the produce aisle!) | 4.0 |
| 3440 | I recently started researching backlinks. I know they are very important but……time is stretched each day and as a business owner with several websites (and clients with websites) I felt I was getting absolutely nowhere with online searches and days (and then weeks) were flying by.It wasn’t just backlinks though - I knew Google had changed their algorithms but again, I felt my searches online regarding this topic just weren’t bearing the needed fruit.The saying goes – When the student is ready the Master appears. Well, perhaps I was finally ready and that is why this book popped up in my random searching.The author provided a very organized and easy to absorb read that quickly got me up to speed on a variety of important topics regarding my online marketing.I was very pleased with this purchase. | 5.0 |
| 3441 | I really enjoyed having this calendar on my kitchen wall in 2013. It's nicely sized and had beautiful inspiring national park type photos that I had no problem looking at for 30 days before switching to the next month. It's sturdy. Plus the pages hang way even during humid summertime weather when other calendars "warp" and the pages fold inward. | 5.0 |
| 3442 | Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down!!! I finished reading it in an hr & a half lol. The book didn't turn out at all like I expected, & I didn't mind one bit! I loved all the characters in this book & I was conflicted on whom I wanted Molly to end up with!! This was a great story & I can't wait to start reading the next book to find out whatelse happens!! Great Job Emelle!! Now on to start reading Molly Harper! =) Will definitely reccommend this book to all of my friends! =) | 5.0 |
| 3443 | The stars aren't relevant to the content of the book...nor is this input, as I love Paul David Tripp's writing, but beware...the Kindle version is not up to par. The first chapter contained so many errors I returned it. I'd rather have a hard copy that try to discern the errors, typos, repeated paragraphs. Frustrating. I plan to order the hard copy version instead. | 3.0 |
| 3444 | This book helped me get inside Amazon. I've read many comments--the good and bad including Mackenzie's. The negative ones made me hesitate to purchase the book at first. But after mulling it over....I decided I owed it to myself to know what the book says so I can judge it for myself. So I purchased it and am so glad I did. It was an educational journey for me. The experience left me craving for other powerful books. I have since then read books by other influential people. Maybe I am a slow starter, but definitely horizon is expanding.There's a big lesson I learned in reading this book, too. No matter what others say, no matter how persuasive their words may be, I owe it to myself to check it out myself. Only then, could I have the taste of being the judge.With the above said, whether Bezos is evil or saint...he has his place in our world. | 5.0 |
| 3445 | This whole series has been great. I can't wait to read the one Zane wrote for Lucky. LOVED IT. and you will too | 5.0 |
| 3446 | I really enjoyed reading your book. Awesome! Can't wait for part 2. Please say there is a part 2! :-) | 5.0 |
| 3447 | I think this book has a lot of potential but it was very rushed. Editing and grammar could have been better. I will be buying the second book just to see what happens because the ending has me curious. | 3.0 |
| 3448 | The Storied Life Of A.J.FikrybyGabrielle ZevinWhat it's all about...A.J.Fikry...dour humorless little man...unchanging in his ways until he finds a little girl in his bookstore with an Elmo doll, a picture book and a note that asks him to take please take care of Maya.My thoughts after reading this book...OMG...I loved this book...it has everything I love! Characters with dry humor and wit...I freaking loved A.J.Fikry! Such an odd sad little man...so rigid in his opinions about books and life and everything! Everything...that is...until he adopts Maya. Now he has picture books, and best sellers and people in and out of his store all of the time! He even has a mom's book club and a new friendship with the chief of police. My favorite part of this book is what A.J. says about love...which is...once you give a s*** about one thing...you have to give a s*** about everything! Classic!What I loved best...I loved the book excerpts before each chapter...loved the short chapters...loved the chapters...loved the relationships...loved the characters...it is a beautifully engaging book.My ending thoughts for potential readers...One of my favorite books this year...beautifully quirky! Readers will love it!Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this book! | 5.0 |
| 3449 | In The Moon Sisters, Therese Walsh paints a vivid picture of an emotional and physical journey for two sisters, Olivia and Jazz, who couldn't be more different but realize in the end that the things that bind them together—their father, the death of their mother, their home, and eventually the desire to move forward—are more important than anything else. The rich details in this book bring to life a part of the country, West Virginia, that I've never visited, but believe I would now recognize. The Moon Sisters has evocative yet playful prose, as well as depth, yet it is not bogged down at any point. I couldn't stop turning the pages. Olivia and Jazz Moon have remained in my thought weeks after I finished the book. Actually, I think I may read it again. | 5.0 |
| 3450 | We love this catchy book for our 2 yr old. It's one that I enjoy reading too. It rhymes and has cute, basic illustrations. We like the Boynton books because the illustrations aren't too distracting for our distractible 2 yr old. It gives him a chance to really check out everything on the page. | 5.0 |
| 3451 | As much as I've enjoyed the other books of hers, I enjoyed this one as well. I just want it to keep going!!!!! :-) | 5.0 |
| 3452 | I started with the free version and decided I needed to know more about Rafael and Emily. The storyline takes them from Denver to Madrid and eventually to Hawaii where the are married. I did miss the usual hot love sciences but the story has enough to make you fall in love with both Emily and Rafael. | 4.0 |
| 3453 | This book is not an easy read, but if you are interested in learning about Hopi culture, this is a very thorough book. The information in it came directly from Hopi elders, so it is an accurate portrayal of the Hopis. The book was recommended to me by someone who understands the importance of seeing the world around us from the point of view of different cultures. My purpose in reading this book was to help me understand the mentality behind the rock paintings at our local state park where we are volunteer tour guides. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand the culture better. | 5.0 |
| 3454 | The internet offers opportunities to many, both good and bad. Hidden within encrypted and locked rooms there is also a dark side, a place where stalkers dwell, hidden cavities of entertainment not meant for many. This opening of darkness draws a myriad of viewers as well as participants.In Russian Hill by Ty Hutchinson, Abby Kane is on the case of some seemingly random murders. Gruesome and stylized, there seems to be random acts of posing of the victims as well. No stranger to the dark side of humanity, FBI Agent and full time mom, Abby has decided that a dead hiker may have more to add to the strange killing spree. The further Abby searches the more her theory seems absurd, yet she knows she is on to something. But what?The more she digs the stranger the evidence, but can she find the answers to keep the killing spree from moving forward and out of their line of sight. Only the perpetrators know where the next kill will happen, but will Abby lose her quarry as well as her case? Can she convince her team of the rightness of her theories before the killers escape and change venues?Hutchinson has brought us back a tougher character in Abby, one who thinks more and delves further before putting herself forward. Taking more care in her job, coming to terms with motherhood and having a family that cares has given her more depth, but has not lessoned her bravado. He has given her an imaginative mind that goes in directions other don’t appear to see, and she is back in our graces with a vengeance.His version of the murders being played out is very deep and creepy. His murderers are both fascinating and yet appalling in their random sociopathic tendencies.If you enjoy mystery and suspense, and enjoy a witty and gutsy protagonist you will find this book on the Abby Kane series fun and exciting. Yet there is that element of danger and evil that twists throughout creating at times, a tenseness that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Each work can be read either alone or with the series. You will find yourself intrigued by the unique thought processes and background of such a humorous and gritty FBI agent. | 4.0 |
| 3455 | I just love really getting to know Alexa!!! Her inside and outside and just growing in the knowledge of Fairbury and Rockland!!! She sure can sniff out a Murderer!!! And she leads you quietly to The Lord while doing it!!! Another amazing series by Chautona Havig!!!! Don't miss out!!!!!Carolyn 😊 | 5.0 |
| 3456 | Taryn Young, a brilliant programmer for a software company is on her way to her honeymoon and in the airport with her new husband when there is an explosion. She is injured, her husband is missing and soon she finds she's a person of interest in the terrorist plot to blow up the terminal. Enter the FBI and Taryn finds herself anxious to help solve the mystery and clear her name.I have a new favorite author! I love this type of book, especially when it showcases the FBI. This one has more twists and turns and excitement and surprises than any other I've read lately. It kept me on pins and needles wondering what would happen next. The characters were endearing (except for the bad guys, of course) and the plot and action were phenomenal. Ms. Mills blends faith in God seamlessly into the story and I really admire that. Hopefully there are more books out there from this author or soon to be because I can't get enough!This book was given to me by Tyndale House to review (thank you so much Tyndale!). I did not receive any compensation for the review, other than the sheer enjoyment of this read. All opinions expressed here are my own. Love it!!! | 5.0 |
| 3457 | The character of Colton has been written so well that he is hard not to love. He is every bit the egomaniac but his craving for more out of life is evident. He is a broken playboy of sorts until he meets Rylee and she becomes his newest challenge.From the beginning.....I was sucked into their story and into their struggles. They seem to be combustible when they are together. It's a scorching love story. The plot and the characters are perfectly balanced which leads me to the next book. Can't stop reading now!!!!***** I am officially labeling this one as a "Favorite/Must Read/SexyAsHell" | 5.0 |
| 3458 | I like The Ultimate Motivation Book, and I actually think if I followed his list daily, I would get more work done. I am looking forward to that. We all are in charge of our own motivation. It's how we follow through that makes the day.Jan Tincher | 5.0 |
| 3459 | The book encourages you to list what you want and then watch it appears in your life. Is it the Law of Attraction or common sense? I think it is common sense that you accomplish/buy little things that you want. And the book encourages you to first place in your list simple things, not something extraordinary such as earning $1M or finding the love of your life. This book does NOT encourages you to dream big and place one single dream in your list and accomplish it.And Kindle font of this book is rather strange and slightly unreadable. | 2.0 |
| 3460 | I enjoyed this book but not as much as the previous one, Escape a New Life. Parts of this follow-up were somewhat predictable. But it was worth reading to see what happens to Abby and Eric! | 3.0 |
| 3461 | As a magical baker and a witch with spunk, Cindy Eller will strike a chord within any woman who knows what it's like to kiss a toad! Her family is wonderfully dysfunctional and her friends are perfectly imperfect. A very "real" read even though there are witches, princes, and toads involved. Well worth the money, no matter what you pay. Be warned though, that you're going to be buying the whole series - this book is that good! Funky, fun, and entertainingly perfect. | 5.0 |
| 3462 | I downloaded this book on the last day it was available for free. None of the books sounded real great for February but free is free. However, I was pleasantly surprised by this one. The writing was good, story line interesting and it kept my attention all 500 plus pages. | 4.0 |
| 3463 | Slow start--too much about the indecisiveness of Mamah and Frank Lloyd Wright to be involved in a relationship. Once the decision was made to go forward, the story became much more interesting. I loved the information about F. L. Wright's architectural ideas and philosophies. And, wow, I was caught completely off guard by the ending. | 4.0 |
| 3464 | I really enjoyed the books. I like books about Christian people falling in love with the people God has planned for them. | 5.0 |
| 3465 | I'm very happy to read a sequel that doesn't let me down these days. Wayward picks up the ball and keeps it rolling, without giving more of the same old, same old. We get more details on life in Wayward Pines, and learn that there is more underneath that meets the eye. And now there's a murder to solve. Nice progression. But there is a cliff hanger ending, which makes reading the next book a necessity for me. While some details from Book One are incorporated in this one, I do recommend reading Book One first. | 5.0 |
| 3466 | I wish this was not in so many pieces. I can't wait to read the next installment. i find the Dom delicious! | 5.0 |
| 3467 | Some years ago I wrote a review of one of Robert Parker's books in which I said that those who think of him as merely a crime story author were missing the point. The same could be said of those who think of John Grisham as simply the author of legal thrillers. Short and sweet neither of these authors fall neatly into the simple genre category into which many attempt to plug them. Both, In fact have important things to say and the writing skill to say them well. In Parker's case the detective novel transcends the usual who done it BS and ventures into ruminations on everything from man/woman relational hang ups to the roles each play in society. Grisham not only transcends the usual lawyer tricks but soars easily into very high level commentary as to why all intelligent Americans should be embarrassed by the dysfunctionality of our legal system. In The Racketeer, for instance, Grisham's protagonist has this to say about the Feds: "I'll bet your initial reaction is to trump up some bogus indictment and come after me and Quinn Rucker. You can't help this because you are, after all, the Feds, and it's just your nature. What is it about our prosecutorial system that makes guys like you want to put everyone in jail? It's pathetic, really. I met dozens of good people in prison, men who wouldn't physically harm anyone and men who would never screw up again, yet , thanks to you, they're serving long sentences and their lives are ruined."In other books he takes on all manner of other problems within the legal system from over billing that leads to huge illegitimate costs passed on ultimately to you and me, through the myriad complexities leading to the escalation of medical costs due to class action medical lawsuits. | 4.0 |
| 3468 | I enjoyed reading this book and liked Katy's character. She was vulnerable, real, funny, and loyal. Her brother on the other hand was not very lovable and definitely threw her under the bus, but Katy showed her true character when she took it all in stride.I really liked the chemistry between Liam and Katy and the way their relationship developed throughout the book. The book is in Katy's POV with her being the first person, so I really felt like I was there with her and feeling what she was feeling. At the beginning of each chapter, Liam has his off camera confessions, which gave us insight to what he was feeling and thinking.I also liked that we got to catch up with Abby and Dean from 'Wicked Games.'I would recommend this book for a fun quick read. | 4.0 |
| 3469 | Each of these books gets better and better. I cannot wait to start reading the 4th book Bluewing. I have read the Hunger Games, Divergent series and more - The Frost Chronicles so far has been right up there with them!! | 5.0 |
| 3470 | highly recommend this daily devotional book. it is simple yet very meaningful and inspirational. I love reading it every day. | 5.0 |
| 3471 | Is God on the side of any nation that trashes His word, His righteousness, and everything that He calls holy? If you were God, would you bless any nation that kills the innocent? Think about it! Lutzer is a man to be listened to!!! | 5.0 |
| 3472 | You will never think about unicorns the same way ever again. I love the laundry novels and this one isn't an exception to their general excellence. It was, however, supremely creepy.CREEPY.Unicorns.of doom. | 5.0 |
| 3473 | Still Water delivers dark, creepy scenes, interesting characters, and escalating “Oh my God” bad-news horror. I’ve never felt compelled to enter a coal mine, but after reading Still Water, I’m absolutely certain I’ll leave the spelunking to someone else! MacCumber’s novel is an entertaining, scary, fun summer read. | 5.0 |
| 3474 | This was the least entertaining of the series for me. I was rather bored and had a hard time finishing it. Not enough happening. It felt rushed and lacked any depth. The plot was generic and I thought Artemis' suffering with multiple personality disorder was unoriginal and mediocre at best. I think if that's what you're going for with this character then go all out--absurdity to the extreme. I REALLY miss evil-mastermind Artemis. Even the villain in this book failed to be very...well, villainous. He was too soft, always reminiscing about his wife. I still think it's a waste to not have No 1 involved in the series. He was such a welcome addition in the fifth book. I was especially disappointed with what I thought was the lamest ending; it made very little sense. The last sentence was so dumb. I probably had a look on my face like "Huh!?" This did not further the story at all. I hope Eoin Colfer at least ends the series on a high note because this was on the low end.I did enjoy parts of the book, as usual. The best moment was Butler in the wrestling ring wearing a bearskin leotard and mask. Such an unexpected comical scene. "With a growl that was totally in keeping with his "Crazy Bear" costume, Butler rolled into the ring under the bottom rope, stepped briskly across the canvas, and began laying into the ninjas with blatant economy of movement." Awesome. Then he gets attacked by "zombies", one of which is a baby. Butler, exasperated, said "Not only did that child bite my thumb, but it tried to get a fist up one of my nostrils." A few scenes with Artemis' alter ego were silly. He professed feelings for Holly and actually called her "sweetness." You would never hear intellectual Artemis talk this way otherwise. "I'm just a teenager with hormones running wild. And may I say, young fairy lady, they're running wild in your direction." Holly responded "If you do not have some serious psychosis, you will be sorry." After spending some time with this alternate Artemis, Foaly had had enough. "Foaly thought a thought he had thought he would never think." (Sounds like Dr. Seuss.) "I would prefer to be with Mulch Diggums." | 2.0 |
| 3475 | This is a great read. I enjoyed the character and the plot. Several unexpected twists. Hard to put it down. | 4.0 |
| 3476 | NYPD RED is a page turner. Pure enjoyment. Always leaves you with a good feeling. Always a good present for someone who enjoys reading. I read everything I can by James Patterson. AND I am NEVER SORRY !! | 5.0 |
| 3477 | When Tillie finds she is pregs by a summer fling it doesn't look like it is going to work out. More hot sex on a Xmas vacation with the man of her dreams doesn't end well... Or maybe it does | 5.0 |
| 3478 | 3 1/2 stars rounded to 4!I reviewed this at MustReadBooksOrDie with my friend Shelley!Shel: It helped knowing that this is a 3 book series before I started because I didn't expect a simple and easy wrap up at the end. And before we go any further you should know that all 3 books are out...so if this series looks good to you, there will be no waiting to get to the end. Court: Right...though even knowing it was a series ahead of time still had me worried how it would end. Rest assured though, this one wraps up and doesn't have an ugly cliffhanger, in case you were worried!Shel: Honestly, the plot isn't really fast moving for the first half of the book. Instead this first part gives us some insight into Elle and her plans and her douchey boyfriend, Adam. We come to learn that because Elle has divorced parents who somehow lost her in the shuffle of remarrying and children, and because of this, stability and having a game plan are very important for her to feel safe. As we continue to learn and understand her in this first part, it's easy to see that her friends (while sometimes pushy and frustrating) take on the role of family and begin to push Elle to think about straying from the plan.It helps when she begins to work with Preston, a CIA operative, who also shows her the benefit of looking beyond the plan...to learn how to be flexible and relax when things don't go the way you think they should. Court: Her friends and family had me sympathizing with her, and wanting her to develop that backbone a bit from the very first few pages. I agree, the beginning was slow...but not terrible considering there was quite a bit of story to set up. I can say that it didn't begin how I thought it would...and how she gets landed in the middle of this operation was unbelievable, but fun. I love the idea, as I am a big Covert Affairs TV show fan.Shel: As the novel progresses, the plot involving her and Preston becomes more prevalent. It isn't just their "fling" that changes things for her, but also her desire to change some things in her life...her plan changes. She begins to question life after college. But as she contemplating all of this, some unsettling things happen that cause her to stop and ponder if maybe she should go back to the plan. Court: I loved how he helped her start making decisions for herself. And still, it was funny when people starting pointing changes out to her, she still doubted herself. That was hard, but you know that is unfortunately how it can go. There is one plotline that she hung onto tooth and nail for far too long, and I think you'll see it too...if she had held on much longer I wouldn't have been sympathizing with her anymore!Shel: Before you know it, this first novel in the series ends. In the very near future, we'll have book two reviewed for you to give you a little insight on where these characters are headed next. Court: I hope in a good place, but you know how second books in a trilogy are destined to go. I sense more heartbreak for Elle in the future even though she is starting to develop a fierce sense of self. And don't you worry...there is bound to be more espionage and CIA lingo in the mix. I like it.Shelley: 3 starsCourtney: 3 1/2 Stars | 4.0 |
| 3479 | While not as fast-paced as blockbusters like Game of Thrones or the Tolkien trilogy, the Nightrunner series is excellent fantasy fiction, balanced with strong women soldiers and a gay male couple as principal characters. These characters are presented very naturally, without prurient flair in a society that largely accepts their bond. The story centers around a lengthy war between competing nations that exposes a wide variety of cultural, racial and religious prejudices. Suitable for all ages. | 4.0 |
| 3480 | No-fuss recipes that are delicious, I hope to try them all. The photos make your mouth water. Good condition, priced right. | 5.0 |
| 3481 | This book goes with the Dialysis book that I got that Rich Snyder wrote - they are both WONDERFUL informative books - well written, very helpful - easy to read and easy to understand - they have none of the " BIG MEDICAL TEMRS" that throw the common layman. | 5.0 |
| 3482 | This book is not a 'cover up for dad'. It lays out a lot of Hunt's life and work in the CIA by his son, who was some part of it. There is some speculation about who was involved in the JFK assassination. It reveals the 'strange' family life of a son who's father was a high up CIA operative. | 5.0 |
| 3483 | First time reading a book from this author and it's not going to be my last. I just loved this book, the whole storyline, especially with the two main characters, Holly and Finn. And I can't wait to read the next one in the series. I'm very intrigued to read Brent's story. | 5.0 |
| 3484 | I wasn't sure if this was a mystery, a suspense or romantic suspense for quite some time but I'm going with the last.Moving to quiet Adam's Grove in Virginia helped Brooke Justice to avoid her almost-ex-husband while the divorce was finalised. She's not looking for a man, but she's pleased to meet Mike, a guy recently out of the Marines. Her good friend Jenny is opening a healthy food and smoothies bar, so Brooke lends her support and tastes some delicious drinks. Then creepy things start happening around her new home, and she finds her elderly dog treading water in the hot tub. Has her husband Keith started stalking her and gone around the bend?While Brooke has an interesting job the title of county extension agent isn't clear. This has nothing to do with hair extensions or lease extensions but involves her driving around farms, taking soil samples for analysis and advising on stock and crop rotation. Some other terms are not explained - Americans may know what 4H-ers are but I don't and why do market lambs and goats invite nominations? As this kind of detail is early in the book it may deter some readers.However the rest of the book reads more easily and the characters and locations are well drawn. Keith is revealed as a sociopath; initially charming, smooth and controlling, wanting to wreck someone's life when he can't get his own way. Brooke knows she is well rid of him. Mike is easing his way back into civilian life, caretaking a farm while running a modern private investigation agency and training a German Shepherd pup. There's also an ex-con in town, and this one has revenge on his mind.Author Nancy Naigle warns that mint juleps which go with Kentucky Derby parties are not for sissies, and I consider that the excellent MINT JULEPS AND JUSTICE should suit determined women who want to change their lives for the better. | 4.0 |
| 3485 | This is a short poem. The story follows Jay on his trip to New York. The plot is realistic and subtly teaches children what to expect when traveling. The illustrations are stunning, | 5.0 |
| 3486 | I didn't figure the explanation at the end would really enlighten me a lot about what was going on, and it didn't. However, this book was well written, and had a very good pace to it. It was exciting at points, and very creepy, and well worth reading if you like stories about very unusual happenings in small towns. The book contained the usual errors one finds especially in ebooks, many caused by the Autocorrect feature used in the word processing software utilized in writing the book. More authors should take advantage of beta readers to catch the errors before the book is published. That asside, the book is well worth reading. | 4.0 |
| 3487 | Having read many reviews of this book I'm puzzled by the failure to mention inaccuracies that, to me, make it seem a sloppy piece of work. Most notably, it portrays schizophrenia as if it is multiple personality disorder--a silly misapprehension that I thought disappeared back in the 1960s. The alternation of a key character between two duelling personalities is a clicheed plot element that is hopelessly unrealistic. Then there are the little errors in describing firearms, which might seem trivial except that the book is fetististic about guns. For example, King describes a bullet as having a "firing pin." And then there are inaccuracies in slang in the various historical periods, and elementary errors that could have been easily checked, such as stating that the "A" train stops at Christopher Street station in New York City (it doesn't). And there is a handgun store in midtown Manhattan? Really? King also seems unaware that no airline employee would ever have to break down the door of a toilet on an airplane, as the sliding catch can be moved easily from outside, using any sharp pointed object. All of these errors could have been avoided by making just a few phone calls for the purpose of fact checking.Is this trivial? Not really, because plot twists depend upon these matters. King also fails to foreshadow items that are important to the plot. For example, when a length of rope is needed to tie someone up, voila, it was there all along.Granted, this is early work. But was it ever edited? Any halfway competent editor should have demanded that these flaws should be corrected. In the absence of that, the book seems a lazy piece of work.There are moments of brilliance, especially in the portrayal of characters, which is King's strong suit. The prose rhythms where he introduces the "schizophrenic" woman are surprisingly accomplished and even suggest homage to James Joyce. But overall this is an erratic, uneven narrative where one senses the writer grappling unsuccessfully with his material. | 3.0 |
| 3488 | I really wish I could give half stars because this was more like 3.5 to 4 stars for me. I actually enjoyed the parts in the past more than the parts in the present, though the whole thing kept my interest throughout the story. I'll definitely read the next book in the series. | 4.0 |
| 3489 | This has to be my favorite Mary Smith book so far. I could not put this book down! I was even teary eyed at the end. I loved Charity and Marc’s story! This one is a bit different because Charity has a son, so she has to be careful about falling in love. And nothing good can come when the ex comes back into the picture. | 5.0 |
| 3490 | Sierra Cartwright was my first BDSM read ever with her Mastered Series and Ive been hooked on her ever since. Crave the first book in her new series (Bonds) I loved loved loved this book. When I read the first words (She still craved him) I knew it was on from there. I had to know more about Reese and Sarah....I knew this was going to be a book I wasn't able to put down. Im always amazed at how Sierra captures the raw emotions of her characters the pain and the love is right there in you face as if you where standing right there with them. I found myself turning pages quicker and quicker to find out what was going to happen next but I also had to remind my self that I needed to slow down and savor this love story because I didn't want it to end. Im so excited to be apart of this new series and I cant wait to see which one of the guys is next to except his destiny....The only fault I find is that Sierra you cant write fast enough for me.......Thank you for writing such awesome books for me and all your fans to read. If you've never read any of Sierra Cartwright's book your missing out and Crave will be a good starter book for anyone but be warned once you do you will have to have more..... | 5.0 |
| 3491 | This is a classic I won't be reading again. It's beautifully written, but the story is so sad and depressing. The worst part is knowing that although the family was fictitious, these events really took place in one form or another. We live in a comfort that would be hard for some generations of people to understand. | 4.0 |
| 3492 | I love "Love Stories" and this was a good one. Just enough lust to keep you hanging, but no really bad stuff. I would definitely recommend this book to all my friends. | 5.0 |
| 3493 | It was difficult for me to get onto, but once I did, I was hooked. It wasn't what I expected at all but I'm glad I read it! | 4.0 |
| 3494 | I was very disappointed with this book, not up to snuff by Deaver. Too many filler words, too expensive. Not interesting. | 1.0 |
| 3495 | I thought the first book we awesome but this was better! I will be reading the next book in the series! | 5.0 |
| 3496 | Office is different now and this book helps with some of the new features. Came very quicklyWill be using for years. | 5.0 |
| 3497 | 4 out of 5What a fun read! This was my first book from Eve Langlais, but the sixth book in the Freakn’ Shifters series and I will be one-clicking my way through the other five books pronto. Stu, Ricky and Patricia not only had great chemistry together, but their banter was funny. The dialogue and interactions in Freakn’ Cougar are very realistic and entertaining. Since this wasn’t a very long read, I devoured this one in less than 3 hours. And while I tend to like the big Alpha males, Stu stole my heart in this book before Ricky did. Stu is like a carbon copy of my own husband and his sexy geekiness and understanding of Patricia’s past and hesitation was really endearing. Ricky is such a macho man, but his history and his reason for being involved in the investigation that brings them all together was noble and made me soften toward him. Freakn’ Cougar has the perfect blend of sex, action, and romance. I enjoy these ‘paranormal’ reads and I will be adding Eve Langlais to my list of authors who can not only write, but can also deliver a great story that will satisfy my craving for a shifter romance. | 4.0 |
| 3498 | Overall, the book was a fun and entertaining read. The majority of the time I felt like I was watching an anime episode (which is a good thing!). The guys are delicious, the girls have their quirks, and there is even a little bit of mystery and plot twist thrown in. Started reading it at 9pm the other night and wouldn't fall asleep till I finished. So yes, engaging enough to read in one sitting! | 4.0 |
| 3499 | I couldn' t wait for this book to come out . It's everything i thought it would be and more. I love all of Kathryn Le Veque's books. This one is a little different and lots of surprises in it. It's a must read book. Can't wait for another one to be published. | 5.0 |
| 3500 | Great for kids old and young that love hockey and/ or dinosaurs. It is a unique twist to a hockey game and rather accurate. | 5.0 |
| 3501 | I love every book of Mr. DeMille's. The Charm School was the first one I read and it remains one of the best books I've ever read. Now with the Corey and Kate characters it's perfect. I loved Wild Fire. Funny, yet quite thrilling. I own and have read the hard bound book probably four times and I just downloaded the Kindle version because it's THAT good. I'd give all of Nelson's books 10 stars if available. | 5.0 |
| 3502 | WOw! well worth the money...Ash is so sassy and Tag well - hopefully I can meet someone like him in real life!Sometimes the follow-up isn't any good but this one was!! | 5.0 |
| 3503 | What kind of a society have we become that casually using the F-word in our stories is now mainstream? I hate it! It is a vulgar, nasty word. This is the 4th book this week I have started to read that casually uses the word. Why? For dramatic flair? To show your readers your unlimited vocabulary? To me, it just proves that the author wasn't able to come up with something more intelligent. I now hear foul language in the grocery store, in restaurants, walking down the streets, in our schools, it's everywhere! Why can't I sit down and enjoy a good story without it? We are bombarded with it everyday. Please keep it out of books! Please. | 1.0 |
| 3504 | I have to agree with many other reviewers that many will find this more enjoyable if they have read Nora Roberts. The many referrences to characters from her books will not have the same impact to the reader if they are not familiar with those characters. That said, I cannot think of one person who reads in the romance genre that is not familiar with who Nora Roberts is, whether or not they have ever read any of her books.The title come sfrom a statement from a character in the story that reads Nora Roberts books. When she wants to sit and read, she tells her family that she's "going to Nora Roberts' Land". A very cute turn of a phrase!I felt that the book was a bit on the long side, or that it was a bit slow-moving in places, but the characters were very well developed and were believable. You could relate to the events in their lives as if you knew them personally. You could really cheer for some characters and want to throw a brick at others. Relatable characters make or break a book for me.Since reading Nora Roberts Land, I have read the next 3 books in this series and found them to be enjoyable as well.My only real complaint is that I am not a fan of graphic sex and there are episodes of that in this book. For that reason I feel that I cannot give it a 5-star rating. | 4.0 |
| 3505 | I have always enjoyed reading Kiplings books, and wanted my own, so I was happy to find this bargain offered. Now I can read then whenever I want. | 5.0 |
| 3506 | WARNING: This post contains spoilers.I think this book was amazing in every way possible. The characters, the plot, the beautiful cover and title (seriously, the cover is perfect), the writing, everything! I took me a little bit to get into, but once I got past those first 80-100 pages or so, I couldn't put it down.I loved Lilac and Tarver, but I think that Lilac especially grew as a character throughout the book. She started out as a snobby, gossiping, rich girl who wouldn't even take her ridiculous high heels in the wild. And I loved that! It was such a refreshing change from the stereotypical Katniss Everdeen heroines we see in today's books. I loved seeing Lilac slowly change as the book went on, seeing her slowly transform from the girl in the green dress to a girl who wasn't afraid to walk around a crashed spaceship to save Tarver. The scene at the end when she confronts her father and basically goes ballistic on him about Simon in Tarver was just awesome. Even I was scared of her just then!And Tarver! Oh my God, when Lilac died, he just about broke my heart. I cried the entire way through the following chapters before she "came back" (I'm not sure what term you'd use for what happened to her).I also thought the passages in between when somebody's asking Tarver questions were really cool. It reminded me of the beginning of the chapters in Ender's Game. Except I thought these bits were easier to follow than those.And Tarver had some of the best lines. For example, this one made me laugh out loud:She considers the question, then nods, reaching up to tuck her hair back where it belongs. "Where will I sit?"Sit? Why, on this comfortable chaise longue I've carried here for you in my pocket, Your Highness, so glad you asked.These quotes were heartbreaking:Her hand lifts to grab at me, finding my arm and clutching tight. "Tarver." Her whisper's a gurgle, the blood in her throat now. "I lied. I'm--I don't want to die." Her blue eyes are wide and terrified as she gazes past me.I'm shaking as I ease down to stretch out beside her, pressing my forehead to her temple, whispering my words against her skin. "I'm here." I can barely make myself loud enough, but I think she hears me. "I promise, I'm right here, Lilac. I won't go anywhere. I won't leave."The Frost in my chest creaks, something else trying to come through. "I remember being dead, Tarver." I swallow, and my breath comes out like a sob. "How do you live again, knowing what waits for you in the end?"And this one was beautiful:But for now, as we wait for the engines to kick in, all of that is far away. For a moment the image before us is frozen: our world, our lives, reduced to a handful of broken stars half lost in uncharted space. Then it's gone, the view swallowed by the hyperspace winds streaming past, blue-green auroras wiping the afterimages away.Until all that's left is us.You won't regret reading this book. | 5.0 |
| 3507 | Interesting A similar thing happened with some friends of mine it was amazing how the guilt ate at them unfortunately my friends event didn't turn out as happily | 5.0 |
| 3508 | It was so good I couldn't help myself! Love love can't wait to read the next book in the series. Also can't wait to watch the movie to compare! | 5.0 |
| 3509 | "Things that Make Me Happy" is a wonderful book that tells an entertaining story about a group of little kids and their teacher who use an excellent technique to overcome sadness and fill their day with joyous celebration. It's great to engage kids in happy thoughts and play with them Miss Morejoy's happy game, for a happy attitude instilled in children early on becomes the dominant inclination throughout their lives.Adorable, creative, educational and entertaining. I love it. Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 3510 | I will always review Linda Wisdom books highly because I wish there were more writers like her! So many get the supernatural genre wrong, either romantizing it to the point of de-fanging the genre or creating all these new rules and mythology so it resembles a literary patchwork quilt! Wisdom takes what fans love and know about paranormal stories gives them a modern update and twist of girl power to be a funny, smart read. | 5.0 |
| 3511 | This is actually the second book, but I started with it, as I couldn't find any mention of which order the books were meant to be read. As it turned out, it was kind of like reading a "prequel" when I read the first book later. I already had the foretelling. I enjoyed this fantasy series, though if it's a "trilogy," I have yet to find the third book. Nice character development, nice world and myth creation. I would definitely recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 3512 | This is the authors first book and I loved it. The action takes place in 1666. I happen to really like stories that take place in history. There is no profanity in them and usually no graphic sex, though in this one there is lots of grabbing and pinching etc. I figured out the killer but it was interesting to find out I was right! Three loose girls are killed, one who was a close friend of the heroine. There is a little love interest and it was interesting to read how life was lived in 1666. I am reading the next book in the series now and am enjoying it too. | 5.0 |
| 3513 | loved it despite being a genre i usually avoid. almost convinced me of the paranormal possibility of explaining American politics | 5.0 |
| 3514 | Loved the story and development of the characters. I love the international flavor of the story. Nothing not to like about this book. | 5.0 |
| 3515 | Basically all websites can benefit from some SEO, and especially those websites seeking to sell products or services. SEO can seem complex and overwhelming (and it is, to a certain point) but there's no reason anyone with even very basic computer skills can't do some DIY SEO to boost their rankings a little bit. This book is a great tool for the knowledge needed to do that. I have a little bit of a background in web development and online marketing, but this book still provided a lot of coverage, tips, and strategies that were completely new (and genius) to me. Five well-deserved starts from me. | 5.0 |
| 3516 | I really wanted to like this book, because my mother visited, and often talked about, Catalina Island during this period. Unfortunately, I never could get into the story. I always felt like I was being told a story, instead of living it. Ewens needs to tell us less about the main character's thought and opinions, and give us more dialogue, action and sensory detail. I hope the author keeps writing, but finds a really good writers' group. | 2.0 |
| 3517 | Another well written love story. A fascinating story from beginning to the end. I would definitely recommend this book.Enjoy reading this book. | 5.0 |
| 3518 | I didn't know that Colitis also could be a genetic thing, but it doesnt surprise me as many disorders and illnesses that we inherently have passed down to us through our gene pools.This was a pretty informative piece, I think the explanations given in each chapter was very informative and to the point. According to the book there are many symptoms and causes of Colitis. The book explains them very well. It also talks about things to avoid, and leans you toward some lifestyle changes and herbal remedies in the end. | 5.0 |
| 3519 | The numerous stories of various encounters were interesting but the author adding her commentary after every persons story quickly became overwhelming and boring. | 3.0 |
| 3520 | Very good synthesis of horror + mystery + action. I thoroughly enjoyed it. If I had to use one word to describe it, it would be 'terrifying'. Very dark and very scary. Easily readable in one sitting. Do note: This is a collection of short stories and not a single novel. Although I'm really looking forward to the author's novels in future. | 4.0 |
| 3521 | This story has a great story line, really creepy subject but very good mystery, and I really enjoyed reading it! | 5.0 |
| 3522 | Quick read and draws the reader into the story. The story. Shows how formal and proper people were about their private lives and sexual desires. The story brings out the dark secrets of a man's life and his determined change he is making.The intimate affair between two people that were not of the social level proved to not let that situation stop them from finding their destiny and their love for each other.I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a book that stirs your heart. | 5.0 |
| 3523 | It was very hard for me to put down. I loved the characters and the story lines. Looking forward to book #2! | 5.0 |
| 3524 | Catholic professor and historian James Hitchcock has also written books such asHistory of the Catholic Church: From the Apostolic Age to the Third Millennium,The Decline and Fall of Radical Catholicism,Catholicism and Modernity,The Recovery of the Sacred, etc.He wrote in the first chapter of this 1982 book, "There is nothing at all pejorative in calling someone a humanist. Indeed there have been many outstanding Christian humanists, such as the late C.S. Lewis... There is a God-given natural dignity to man which even the best of the pagans have recognized, and which Christians must affirm... To call someone a humanist is usually a term of honor. It is when the adjective 'secular' is added that the trouble begins... [Secular] Humanism is hardly the benign, tolerant force it pretends to be. Indeed, it is highly intolerant. It has a keen sense of being locked into a continuous philosophical and social struggle. with religious belief, in which the ultimate stakes are nothing less than the moral foundations of society."He points out, "Renaissance Humanists were believing Christians, mainly Catholics. Some of them were extremely devout. For example, Pico della Mirandola... seriously considered becoming a monk just prior to his untimely death." (Pg. 25)He suggests, "The essence of the media's secularism is self-worship. Implicitly denying the existence of God or an objective moral order, they reduce life to an endless quest for personal fulfillment." (Pg. 87-88) He adds, "In the past, whatever youth culture existed---literature for young people, for example, or Walt Disney films---aimed to integrate youth into the values of the adult world. There was no contradiction between the content of the youth media and the beliefs of parents. Now, however, the youth culture is explicitly opposed to parental values, sets itself up as a rival authority, and seeks to prolong adolescent attitudes throughout life." (Pg. 93)He argues, "Some liberals hit upon a strategy of saying that Christian moral teachings (as in the Sermon on the Mount) are the highest and most profound expressions ever made of natural human morality. This morality is rooted in man's very nature and not dependent on religious authority. The moral Babel of the later twentieth century has cast into severe doubt the idea that there even is such an ethics. It has also been a strategy which leads to the progressive emptying of Christian morality of all content. Liberals simply stick the Christian label on any moral position they happen to fine persuasive at a given time." (Pg. 124) He adds, "Strange though it may seem, there is a good deal fo Secular Humanism...among professed Christians. Even among active church members. Even among the clergy. Liberal Christianity now inexorably gives rise to attitudes which are basically secularist in nature." (Pg. 134)Christians (particularly Catholics, of the more conservative or traditional sort) will enjoy this critique of modern secularism. | 5.0 |
| 3525 | i bought it to give it a try. this is a pretty good book to use to study daniel. it had good insight and questions | 4.0 |
| 3526 | In order for us to know how to properly guide our children while they are growing, we need to be able to understand them and this book is the perfect start. In this book, different theories about child development are greatly explained for us to know why children behave the way they do and how they learn things. It will guide us on how we can respond to them in a way that they understand. I've learned a lot from reading this so I highly recommend it to all of you. | 5.0 |
| 3527 | I grew up with the three stooges and even though I can say every line in every short, I still laugh as though I'm seeing these films for the first time. I don't have a favorite stooge but I can say without a doubt, that without Curly the stooges wouldn't have been the success that they became to be. Like most great comedians, Curlys life was filled with so much sadness and loneliness. Maybe that's what made him so special. If your a real stooge fan, you definitely have to read this book. It will make you laugh and cry. Am I glad I read it? Soitenly ! | 5.0 |
| 3528 | This is a sensible guide to the benefits of a product that your Grandma always kept in the cupboard for good reason. Apple Cider for Beginners by Elton Riggs is an essential handbook on the many uses of this vinegar product. As an anti-inflammator, an antiseptic, for skin care and multiple other uses, Riggs' book explains why apple cider vinegar (and the book) is something you'll want to keep handy. | 5.0 |
| 3529 | Couldn't put the book down! SO well constructed and had an amazing story, Hope there is a sequel!! deserves more stars. The characters were absolutely amazing,well defined and kept my attention to the very end. the writing was easy to read and it kept my attention to the end, I want MORE !!! It was one of the best books I have ever read and I will be looking for more books by Alex Asher; I'm really pleased with this book and will look forward to more books from this author! | 5.0 |
| 3530 | Secrets, lies, and betrayal torment David Murphy's and Tiana Alexander's lives. Although strangers when they meet, the hero and heroine are bound to each other by past circumstances and other connections. People are trying to destroy them--literally, and nearly succeed in Kelly Cozzone's harrowing story, where the enemy always remains hidden within the shadows. Tropical Dreams is a sure-to-please and sure-to-surprise romantic suspense novel. | 4.0 |
| 3531 | The author wasn't kidding around with this book. Heart-melting and gut-wrenching , this rock-star romance will have you crying, smiling, lip-biting and gasping.The love story between the two main character starts out sweet and innocent, yet very strong. A simple but meaningful conversation sends Georgia and Sean from puppy-love to all-consuming passion and love. There are some issues are a bit unusual, and some like some drug use , aren't. All are handled very tastefully and makes sense within the story, which has the infamous 80's rock band vibe to it.As far as the story line, I loved this story, there are so many emotional elements to it that I felt like a part of Georgia . There is one detail about the writing in this book. While I could sometimes tell where things were going in the beginning , I was pleasantly surprised with the range of emotions and how gut-wrenching and real they felt. After halfway through , everything becomes twists and unexpected situations with heart-break at every turn.The ending: I honestly cried for a few minutes.This truly is a love story that will be very difficult to forget.* complimentary copy received * | 5.0 |
| 3532 | This book is one of the best I have read in a while I actually hated to finish it ,but I also was disappointed when I finished. Love the characters and the thrill and also the Romance it involved. Well done and hope to see more like it. | 5.0 |
| 3533 | This workbook is definately a great resource; but for younger teens and/or adoelscents. As a therapist I struggle to find workbooks available that can truly speak to the masses while also being able to recognize the importance for individual growth. Many of the young women I work with now have found this workbook to be below their level of understanding and I find that I am modifying ALL of the worksheets and expectations. Would be great for a beginner group! | 3.0 |
| 3534 | I'm still not sure what the point of this book is but at the very least,it needs major work with grammar and spelling. | 1.0 |
| 3535 | This was the perfect crime. And it was committed by several different people on variously connected people over a very long period of time. Incredible tale! And the ending will blow you away. I can't wait for Adler-Olsen's next book!! | 5.0 |
| 3536 | If ever there was a book filled with beautiful zentangles, this is it. Worth the money. Every page is delightful! | 5.0 |
| 3537 | This is the third Asensi book I've read...so I must like them. But really, some I like less than others and this is one of them. She has good translators, which is helpful and allows the book to scan easily. Yet it suffers from needless repetition of motives and anxieties that do little to advance the plot...a good editor could reduce this habit and improve the flow of the story line. THe plot in this one is a bit thin and implausible but the research of the period and the incidental information round it out nicely. Her formula in the three books I've read is similar. These are "quest" books (Think Indiana Jones without the hat.), intended to take the reader on an adventure journey. The intrepid protagonist generally begins as a less than confident, less than capable seeker...but gains strength and confidence along the way through trial and tribulation. I remember boys' books from my childhood doing something similar. That said, the Asensi books are entertaining reads and I recommend them for rainy days and the tail end of the longest winter I can recall. | 4.0 |
| 3538 | *ARC given by Blackbird Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review*This story is completely addicting. Kristen is a very hard worker looking to move up in the company. Getting billionaire bad boy Vincent Sorenson to sign with her company is a little harder then she thought especially because of how extremely good looking he is.I'm giving this book 4 stars because of how short it was I found myself wanting more. | 4.0 |
| 3539 | To lose everything that matters to you, everything you've worked for your entire life ... and to lose your entire family in a single night ... is takes my breath away, even just to read. Then, to discover one of your children that you love so much is at the heart of it it all is unimaginable..His journey through that terrible night that all but cost him his own life, and through utter and total despair ... and how he finally survived is both inspiring and sobering.I still don't know how I would respond in his shoes. The book is a page-turner.I recommend it | 5.0 |
| 3540 | This book is not a bad at all . Romance,action , drama. The heroine is very impulsive while the hero is careful. | 3.0 |
| 3541 | The saga of our two favorite characters continues as they travel west to untamed territories that they are totally unprepared to face. With tenacity and sheer determination, the confront each problem to reach a destination they didn't plan to reach. The humor continues as the twists and turns of their journey take you on The Amen Trail. You will love it! | 5.0 |
| 3542 | We feed the birds, and in fact, have four types of feeders for bird variety. As all year round bird feeders, this book has the information we need about our bird visitors and what are the best plants to naturally attract them. | 5.0 |
| 3543 | I have read all of Ms. Giffin's books, so I was excited to start this one. It started off slow. The first 50 pages were kind of hard to get through. After that, though, I found it very relatable. I am glad this one was different from her other books. This was not as clear cut of a love story and I loved that it involved sports, even though football is not one of my favorites. I also saw the love story coming in this book, but I still found it interesting. Yes, it's weird the way it all works out, but that doesn't make it any less believable. Weird things happen in my life, so I'm sure weird things happen in other people's lives as well. I enjoyed it and was sad to see it end. I wanted to read more about Coach and Shea. | 4.0 |
| 3544 | My elderly mom loves to work the NY Times Crossword puzzle. In the past, I would find this page a day calendar for her in Borders (miss them) and put it in her Christmas stocking. This year, I did not find it in the stores, so it was omitted. A couple of weeks later, Mom asked me to try to find her one ... proof that it has been a hit all these years. Luckily, Amazon came through for me. | 5.0 |
| 3545 | I enjoyed this book.If you enjoyed comics growing up, you will truly enjoy this book. I consider it to be a bridge from comics to an adult genre of the same.If you are unsure, try it as a sample. | 5.0 |
| 3546 | This book is thrilling and eye opening. As it often happens conspiracies rush around "accidental deaths" of famous people. And Princess Diana's death certainly raised that question in the mind of many all over the world; she was so loved by so many. There was almost immediate speculation that it was not just a horrific accident. This book touches on so many truths and really makes you wonder. It is very well written and is easy to follow and understand. The characters were engaging and complimented each other. The details were outstanding and most compelling. I was held spellbound with it and was sad when it ended. It is a book that takes you into many aspects of so called government agencies and shows the details of just how far they will actually go. The author Jon King is very gifted and his dedication to this book shows. I would love to read more of his work. I highly recommend this book to everyone | 5.0 |
| 3547 | I have some idea how hard it is to finish a narrative, Dunmore almost seemed worn out by her story, finishing it in a simplistic but confusing way. Great on inner workings and early 20th century Cornwall life, but still a bit disappointing at the end. | 3.0 |
| 3548 | Cute story and very positive message all around. My 5 year daughter loved it! I also really liked the illustrations. | 5.0 |
| 3549 | This is a classic in American literature and should be on every English teacher's bookshelf. Political science and philosophy majors would do well to read it. | 5.0 |
| 3550 | I have read all the Maisie Dobbs books, and looked forward to this one....perhaps too much. Maisie is in a rut, and isn't using her considerable training and skills to climb out of it. Too depressing all around. | 3.0 |
| 3551 | The best books have laughter and tears and this one had both. I really liked both Liam and Kate. As head of the MacIntyre Family Foundation Kate has been tasked with heading the fundraising push for the pediatric surgical wing. With seven eligible doctors a bachelor auction seems like the perfect solution - until one of those doctors balks at the idea. Liam is a widower who is wrapped up in his family. Dating isn't on his radar for several years, if ever. He really hates the idea of the auction, but is given no choice by his boss. Then Kate comes up with a solution they can both live with.Kate has pretty much written off any kind of relationship for herself. She had been engaged years earlier but broke it off when she realized she didn't love him the way he loved her. Her parents had had that kind of marriage and she never wanted to experience that kind of unhappiness. She had also had a miscarriage that reinforced her feelings of loss, so now she concentrates on her job and her brother's family (Rob and Pepper from Texas Christmas). She understands Liam's desire to avoid the auction and comes up with the idea of bidding herself, letting him off the hook for the followup date. She doesn't expect the attraction she feels for him, or the feeling that it might be returned. Actually going on that date makes her see that she's ready to risk her heart again, but Liam doesn't seem to be fully there. I loved her sensitivity to Liam's dilemma and the way she came up with the plan to help him. She knew she was playing with fire because of her attraction to him. I loved their date and her actions afterward show what a good heart she has. I loved her scene with one of his daughters and what she told him afterward. It was heartbreaking to see her give up on what they might have because she can't see him being able to move on.Liam has no interest in dating. After one really bad experience right after his wife's death, he's decided that he'd already found and lost the love of his life and it's unlikely he'd be so lucky again. He doesn't want to put his girls through what happened before, so he won't date again until they're in college. I enjoyed the obvious love he has for them, though he is pretty clueless about one very important thing about them. He hates the idea of the bachelor auction and really resists it. He's getting a lot of pressure from his boss when Kate contacts him with an idea that could work for both of them. I loved the way that he went along with it, not just because it would save him from a date with a strange woman, but also because he actually wanted to spend some time with Kate. He's not exactly comfortable with that desire because it makes him feel disloyal to his late wife. He spends quite a bit of time trying to fight his feelings. I loved the date that he planned, as it showed just how much he had already come to know and care for Kate. He nearly wrecked everything at the end by giving in to his fears, before listening to some very good advice.I loved the part that Maya, the chocolate lady from the previous books, played in this book also. She definitely has some serious matchmaking abilities. I also enjoyed her setup for the next book. I will be very interested in seeing just what her involvement is, as I have a suspicion that I'd like to know if I'm right about. | 5.0 |
| 3552 | I liked this book, it reminds me alot of the Walking Dead TV series. Hero guy with kid, good with guns, battling to survive & save his "group" after the ZA. Except he doesn't have an amazing redneck sidekick & psychotic visions of his dead wife.John Talon, former school principal/our hero, IS a little too perfect, but his supporting cast saved the day for me, keeping my interest.I took one star off for John's being "Mr. Perfect" & cause all the bad guys (& gal) are SO cartoonish.Still I just picked up Book 2 and look forward to seeing where the story goes... | 4.0 |
| 3553 | The writing is excellent and vivid. It really captures the bleakness of a Montana plains winter. The story and writing compelled me to read to the end, but the story was a downer for me. If you like literary fiction, this would definitely be your cup of tea and I would highly recommend it for those who enjoy excellent writing. | 4.0 |
| 3554 | With plenty of historical tidbits, the author weaves a tight plot of intrigue and soul attraction. The midwife role gives us opportunity for learning about herbs and simple medicine and early American society and mores. | 5.0 |
| 3555 | This is the first book of the Lil & Boris series. It is almost a “life in a community” style book that I generally do not enjoy reading. This one had some entertainment in mysteries and some quirky characters that saved it for me.I admit I almost didn't download it due to so many reviews ranting about the foul language. I too have an issue with writers that use profanity as part of the everyday language in inappropriate places, but I did not find that the case in this book. There is profanity and if you are offended by it, do not read, but its use was not over the top for my tolerance level. If my expectations hadn't been set for gross disgust regarding profanity, I may have been more offended? Anyway, profanity is used, but acceptable to those with some tolerance for it.If you are a cat lover, you will enjoy the deputy cat’s antics. The ending was not really a big wrap up with all things resolved. It left me feeling that I can expect similar community antics in the next of the series.Format: Free eBook | 4.0 |
| 3556 | This book is cute, but predictable. I liked it anyway and will no doubt read other books by this author. I like to be able to smile, laugh and cry when I'm reading and this author provides that. | 5.0 |
| 3557 | I am Jewish but still found it to be worth the read | 5.0 |
| 3558 | Exactly what I was looking for! Detailed recipes and important steps to preserving for a later date. Love this book! | 5.0 |
| 3559 | I thoroughly enjoyed the trigger, this is a fast moving thriller that keeps you wanting more. I highly recommend this book to those who are fans of a fast paced read with just enough suspense and sex to keep you having to have more. | 5.0 |
| 3560 | This is a murder mystery, a different kind of love story, and and a thriller all in one book.I enjoyed that we were taken along as Regan discovered clues and fit the pieces together.I appreciate that Regan is not a twenty something tall thin blonde in stilleto heels.I like that she is mature, has experiences, and still follows her impulses now and again, even if she intuitively knows they will lead her into danger.I liked the way the characters were written and the action was described.While it was a fun, relaxing read, it was also exciting.I have a feeling Regan may find herself in trouble again and I will be waiting to read about it. | 4.0 |
| 3561 | A delightful romp along the Mother Road as the quirky Tracy Eaton plunges headlong into legal difficulties all in the name of solving blackmail and murder mysteries. The author provides the reader with the nicely described eccentricities of Route 66 as the story unfolds. It’s suspenseful right up to the end. | 5.0 |
| 3562 | The flowers to crochet are beautiful and I really enjoyed making them. I would reccommend this to anyone who knits or crochet! | 5.0 |
| 3563 | Northern Star by Jodi Thomas is a great story, wonderfully written. The characters are amazing and interwoven to make each of them believable. Once I started reading, I didn't want to put the book down until I had finished. Full of excitement, adventure, and just enough romance. I will look for more books by this author. | 5.0 |
| 3564 | An all action thriller that proceeds at a fast pace. Everything is thrown at the reader and it requires you to suspend logic to for it to work. I have no idea why the “Robin Hood Hacker” Ronnie the central character as well as being a hacker has high tech (science fiction) weapons and devices, but otherwise the story would not work. All of the characters are very comic strip and larger than life as is the action.Thrown into the mix are “black death”, “Evil secret society (The Hidden Hand)” a few scientists, secret service agents and not to forget paintings from the great masters and even “Elvis”.There are twist and turns all through the book with a bit of romance thrown in.If you look as all the elements thrown in it just should not work but it does and does very well.Although this is the first of a series it works well as a stand-alone leaving just enough loose ends for the series to carry on.I will read the next in the series. | 5.0 |
| 3565 | Now I know why this author was chosen to finish the wheel of time. WHAT A MIND! This book was amazing. Can't wait to start the next one. | 5.0 |
| 3566 | I purchased this book out of childhood nostalgia. The Kindle price was very reasonable, and I remembered how frequently I read this book when it was on the bookshelf of my 4th grade class. My library doesn't carry it, and I was eager to see if it held up. In a lot of ways, it did.Although The Dark-Thirty doesn't hold quite the charm now that it did for my younger self, it is still a nice read. The stories are sometimes the bland ghost stories that there are far too many of in children's anthologies, but mostly this book has a solid collection of unique and haunting tales. They are also told with historical context in mind, and that gives them an even more engaging context. For younger readers, it is a wonderful collection of ghost stories and folklore, from a perspective that not enough young adult books get to see. | 4.0 |
| 3567 | I hesitated before I read this story the first time. I thought "tattoos? Long hair? So not what I like!" But I eventually caved and my first thought was "I'm an idiot! What took me so long?" This story is uber sexy, uber hot. I have read many modern adaptations of P&P; and this one is easily in my top 2. If you're looking for chaste, PG love scenes, don't read this book. I mean, it is sex, drugs, and rock and roll and there is plenty of it going on here!I've encountered plenty of Darcys I did not like, but this one is just so sexy you can't help but cry with the thought that this is a fictional character. I loved the author's characterizations of our favorite P&P; characters. And I have to say I love what she did with Caroline! Love her in this book.I initially bought this on my Kindle but this is one of those books I loved so much I went back and bought the paperback to sit alongside the other books I deemed amazing enough to buy again. #booknerdI look forward to reading this again and again! I can't get enough of guitar rock god Fitzwilliam Darcy! | 5.0 |
| 3568 | Blake and Mouse were perfect! This story had a lot of depth, it was about way more than a fighter getting a girl. There was friendship, struggles and love! This was a story of second chances and believing! | 4.0 |
| 3569 | When the Chief Librarian of the Biblioteca Merula in Venice discovers that someone has been vandalising their collection of rare antiquarian books, Commissario Guido Brunetti is called in to investigate. At first it looks like an art theft - illustrated pages have been cut from the books and Brunetti soon learns that there is a market for these amongst unscrupulous but fanatical collectors. It seems obvious who the guilty party is - a man masquerading as an American academic, who has now disappeared. But as Brunetti tries to track him, the case takes an altogether darker turn when another regular user of the library is brutally murdered.Although this is the 23rd in the series, it's the first of the Brunetti novels that I've read. I found it a thoughtful and rather leisurely read with the emphasis as much on describing the way of life in Venice as on the crime, and this came as a very pleasant change from so many of the current crime novels with their emphasis on violence, grittiness and action. Brunetti is something of an old-fashioned detective, an upright moral man (no drink problem, no maverick tendencies, happy family life - yay!) with a meditative mind. He is well aware of the corruption and class divides in his society, but seeks to get to the truth regardless of any political pressure that may be put on him. His relationship with his wife comes across as very authentic, while her more aristocratic background allows him access to the upper echelons of society in a way that wouldn't be possible for an 'ordinary' policeman.The Venetian society Leon portrays seems to be stuck back in the days when birth was even more important than money and where forelocks are still expected to be tugged on a regular basis. Whether this is an accurate portrayal, I don't know, but I found it convincing. Leon also shows how corruption is preventing the city from taking the urgent action needed to preserve this unique place, and how the political system itself plays into the hands of those who care more for profit than for the city's long-term viability. Much of this story revolves around religious books, which means that Brunetti also does a fair amount of musing on the status of religion in the modern world.I found all of these things intriguing and enjoyable and felt the sense of place in the book was exceptionally strong. In fact, I assumed wrongly that I was reading a translated work from a native of Venice, but subsequently discovered that Leon is American, although she has lived in Venice for a quarter of a century. Where the book fell down a little was on the investigation. In fact, there was very little real investigation as Brunetti meandered around Venice avoiding the obvious actions (like taking forever to contact the Arts Crimes specialists, for instance). And to be honest I didn't think the motivation for the murder was very well explained at all - that part left me totally unconvinced, while the odd abruptness of the ending left me turning back to see if I had missed something. However, that didn't take away from the pleasure I got from the quality of the writing and characterisation, while the descriptions of Venice and its society raised the book well above the average. I will certainly be reading more of this series, and thoroughly recommend the book despite its few weaknesses.NB This book was provided for review by the publisher, Grove Atlantic. | 4.0 |
| 3570 | I loved this book and the previous books in this series. It brings out every emotion you can think of. I look forward to reading more books by this author. | 5.0 |
| 3571 | Arm yourself with sound wisdom in dealing with common pests in the garden, read this book. The proverb is true, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This wonderful book is divided into two important sections, the first part deals with the dirty dozen pests, the most common ones. The second part is the solution to the problem using organic methods to control or repel them.Did you know? "...keeping insects IN or ADDING insects to your garden would help get rid of insects?" I learned that "All beneficial insects can be categorized as one of the '3 P's:' pollinators, parasites, and predators. Pollinators increase crop productivity, predators kill off bad bugs and parasites use pests as food a carrier for their babies."The best part of the book for me, was the recipes at the end of the book regarding the effective ways of naturally removing pesticides from non-organic foods. I found this part most beneficial. I believe anyone who desires to eat healthy and remain healthy would appreciate the great instructions offered in this book. I highly recommend it to others. | 5.0 |
| 3572 | Great writing, great book. I definitely recommend this. Biblical. Accurate. Easy to read. Well done, David Jeremiah. Yes, yes, amen. | 5.0 |
| 3573 | I liked this novel very much. There was a great story for the H & h that made sense and kept me interested in reading. Also, there were very well developed relationships between the H and his friends as well as the h and his friends. Too many times in a romance novel it seems as though the H & h spend there time only with each other and no one else in the world exists. It's almost as if the author can't be bothered writing conversations or interactive scenes for anyone but the H & h. That was not the case in this book. The other characters were very well defined and I look forward to reading each of their stories as well. | 5.0 |
| 3574 | No words can express the feelings I have after reading this book! This story just grabbed my heartstrings and pulled tight to the very end! This story is one of the most emotionally, beautiful stories I have read! Ms. Leo has written such a moving, romantic love story! A love story that grows from pain, hurt and anguish that Crush and Mikki experienced in the past 4 years. Sigh.... You are missing out if you don't read this beautiful love story! | 5.0 |
| 3575 | Thabiti Anyabwile’s latest work (published by Reformation Heritage Books) is both brief and theologically rich. Here, the author exhorts his readers to temporarily set aside the culturally established dictate that we shouldn’t stare at others, and instead seize this opportunity to “take a long look at Jesus” (1).He further explains that Scripture itself calls on us to regularly “behold” or “come and see” our glorious Savior – especially when it’s raising profound questions about his crucifixion and resurrection. So, while people in our own day tend to become paranoid if we simply stare at them for too long, this book reminds us that – in Scripture – we are lovingly invited to consider the questions that are raised by and about Jesus, and by doing so to grow in our own love and appreciation for the one who accomplished salvation for all who trust in him.The five questions that are raised throughout this 95-page book (not counting the last few pages of book advertisements) are as follows:- “Is there no other way?” (Matthew 26:42)- “Why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46)- “Where, O Death, is your victory?” (1 Corinthians 15:50-58)- “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” (Luke 24:5)- “Do you not know these things?” (Luke 24:18)By contemplating each of these questions in turn, and offering a series of thought-provoking questions for personal reflection at the end of each chapter, the author reminds us that even in the questions of Scripture, God is still teaching us! Indeed, these verses, which are so often read yet so rarely reflected upon, are loaded with theological implications that should help us grow in Christ-likeness as we see what these profound inquiries actually mean for our lives.When considering the question “Is there no other way?”, which Jesus asks of the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane, Thabiti explains that, “As we ponder this question, we find that God’s perfect will accomplishes far more than all our imagined alternatives. A no from God does more for our good than a yes to all our dreams” (6). He then proceeds to offer six biblical reasons why God the Father replied with a “silent no” to the Son, who raised this question to the Father three times while he anticipated his arrest and crucifixion.One reason, according to Thabiti, is that “The one silent no in Gethsemane resounds in double duty in answer to the centuries-long question of whether God was fair to forgive. The cross proves that God is just in punishing sinners and in forgiving sinners who trust in Jesus Christ” (16-17). He then applies this to believers by reminding us that “Man owes God complete submission to His will. In Gethsemane, the only perfect Man bowed before God and concluded His prayer, ‘Nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will’ (Matt. 26:39). Such is the heart mankind should have before God – a heart of complete submission and faith” (18).When contemplating Jesus’ cry to the Father from the cross – “Why have you forsaken me?” – Thabiti brings us back to the original context of that quote in Psalm 22, where we gain a much clearer understanding of what sorts of painful experiences cause us to feel “forsaken” by God. Specifically, we feel emotionally forsaken by God when our prayers seem to go unanswered (Psalm 22:2-3), when the righteous are forsaken and sinners are delivered (Psalm 22:4-5), when faithfulness seems to be repaid with abandonment (Psalm 22:9-11), and when our enemies seem closer to us than God (Psalm 22:12-21) (31-35). In all of these ways, our Savior experienced desertion from the Father as he hung on the cross, making atonement for sins that he had not committed, as an undeniable display of his love for us.Truly, this is an inspiring and edifying book, reminding us of God’s amazing love for us as it’s demonstrated most clearly – through the sacrificial death and glorious resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. By thoughtfully reading these pages, we should grow in our knowledge and understanding of the gospel, as well as in our love for Christ and in our desire to become more like him so that we, too, may honor God by the choices that we make. Though readers would do well to read this book in any season of the year, I believe it’s ideally suited for use at Easter, when the Resurrection of Christ is most likely to be proclaimed with boldness from even the most timid pulpits! | 5.0 |
| 3576 | I never realized that Nora Roberts was also J.D. Robb . I really enjoyed this book and for sure I will be reading more of this author's books. | 5.0 |
| 3577 | Startling approach to a Regency novel. Characters are so well developed and their struggles can be seen with everyday people today. It made me cry and made me laugh. One if my top five favorite books ! | 5.0 |
| 3578 | This novel appealed to my bookish tooth because of several reasons. Firstly, it is a novel which involves traveling (the protagonist, Zack, wants to break free from their parents' careful planning - even if just for a short while - so he goes to New Mexico. I think that the reason why I liked this so much is that I wish I could do the same thing). Secondly, there's nice, realistic character development (flat protagonists have never been my cup of tea; luckily, when it comes to Zack, you get to see him change under the impact of his experiences). Lastly but not least, Bobby. This character plays an important role in the novel, and his friendship with Zack helps the latter one to learn more about himself.It is clear right from the title that there will be some important choice-making in the novel. Zack's dilemma will determine the readers to ask themselves what they would have chosen, had they been in the same situation. Friendship, traveling, adventure, humor, suspense - "Zack's Choice" has it all. | 5.0 |
| 3579 | This book is identical to the movie! It is very difficult to get into, but once in, you are good to go. It took me several attempts to get interested. It has lots of different meanings and tangents, but as far a a straight story plot, that is difficult to discover. | 3.0 |
| 3580 | At Peace in the StormBy Ken GireExperiencing the Savior's Presence When You Need Him MostEveryone experiences times of storm that disrupt our lives, but we can have peace even during these times of trouble.Peace can be found in a variety of ways, but you need to be watching for it. It could be the helping hand of a stranger. Or it could be in something you read. This inner miracle of peace is a gift from God which we can all experience. This doesn't mean that you won't experience the storms of life just that you will be at peace during them.God's Word is a daily source of comfort and His comforting presence is revealed in many of the Psalms. Though we can lose all our earthly possessions in life's storms God's love can never be lost to us as long as we don't reject God. Peace from God can also be found in daily time of prayer and in spending time with others who are part of the body of Christ.Music can also be a source of comfort. Which I can totally agree with, after being involved in a car accident I've suffered from panic attacks. But music has a calming effect and keeps the panic attacks at bay (Christmas music is my music of choice in the car if you're curious).At Peace in the Storm is a book that everyone should have in their home. Yes, it will help you at the time you or a loved are caught up in a storm, but it will provide you with a foundation before the storm hits. Sources of comfort can be found all around us and this book will help us to open our eyes to see and our ears to listen.I was provided a copy of this book by Bethany House in exchange for my honest review. | 5.0 |
| 3581 | Another great read from Baldacci. I admit, I didn't pick the end until it was being revealed to us.Great action, fast moving story line. There is never a dull moment with King and Maxwell. Thank goodness not a book of silly romance. This book will be enjoyed by male and female readers. Have another couple of books standing by from this author. Hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. | 4.0 |
| 3582 | I read this book many years ago and one story stuck with me where I came face to face with people who were evil and i felt that they would not be at the last minute. | 5.0 |
| 3583 | It kept you guessing. The flow of the story was great. The writing was very visual. I love a good mystery. | 5.0 |
| 3584 | tI can only say that "The Tailors Girl" should be made into a Movie! WoW! iIt would be great. It was very well written. | 4.0 |
| 3585 | In this, the 10th book in the series, that started with the Lost Fleet we find ourselves on the planet Midway which has thrown off it’s Syndicate influence and declared independence.The war between the Syndicate and the Alliance was settked when Fleet Admiral Jack Black Geary defeated the Syndicates fleet but tensions still exist.Having battled for over 100 years both sides are pretty entrenched in their philosophies and hate of each other.But a peace treaty between the two warring parties is holding for now.On Midway we have two ex Syndicate CEO’s now acting as the President and Fleet Commander.Black Jack makes a brief appearance and then the rest of the story revolves around the two ex CEO’s and their immediate staff.Lots of action and space battles. Great plot twist at the endJack Campbell continues to delivery great stories in this series.Highly Recommended | 4.0 |
| 3586 | I adored Shine Shine Shine and, I was fortunate enough to read an advanced copy of her upcoming novel, How to Tell Toledo from the Night Sky (which I loved!) so I was so pleased to have a chance to read something new by Lydia Netzer. Everybody's Baby is another funny and touching and quirky slice of motherhood. Don't be surprised that, as you read this, you find gemstones of deep and meaningful wisdom. Five Stars! | 5.0 |
| 3587 | This was a great read and I will read more of this author well written and a good book. Its nice to find a new author and not be disappointed | 5.0 |
| 3588 | Again. I would like to give kudos to Angela because she has made herself one of my favorite authors. Keep up the good work. | 5.0 |
| 3589 | In 1996, a unique horror movie came out about a single mother and her son who had taken in the mother’s brother, who was secretly a werewolf. The movie, Bad Moon, was intriguing because of its hero, the family German Shepherd. Though the movie, starring Mariel Hemingway and Michael Paré, was a box office flop and critical failure, I really enjoyed it. Granted, the gratuitous nudity at the beginning was a little overdone, but the plot was solid.Years later, I found out that the movie was based off of a book. Thor is actually out of print in hardcopy form, but you can still get in on Amazon as a Kindle book for under three bucks. And the book is worth it.***SPOILERS***The story is told (mostly) from the point of view of the titular character. Thor sees his family as a pack, with the mated heads of the pack (Mom and Dad), the three children and, yes, even a kitten. Thor sees himself as the guardian of his pack whose job it is to defend them (even little kitty) against all threats. We see how devoted he is to this role when he is willing to make himself a “bad dog” in their eyes to protect them. You see, Mom’s brother, Uncle Ted, has come to stay with them and his clothes have the smell of the “Bad Thing,” an unnatural predator, on them. This, and the fact that Uncle Ted is an extended member of the pack, causes confusion in Thor.Ted is a werewolf.Smith skillfully made Thor a well-rounded character, not an easy task for a non-anthropomorphic dog. The scenes where Thor fights the werewolf had me fighting to keep from cheering out loud (not a good thing when I read at work). The emotion was perfectly placed and I was in tears when the story reached its heart-warming conclusion.The story did have a large number of typos. Actually, I lost count of them. Considering the fact that this was NOT an indie novel, I was rather shocked. And, to be frank, this story is NOT for children. Language and sexual content keep it well in the realm of grown-up reading. But the plot was good and the storytelling was really ejoyable. For an adult reader who likes horror, I’d give it five stars. | 5.0 |
| 3590 | I enjoy Amish books | 5.0 |
| 3591 | While it took a little bit longer to really get into this book, like maybe the middle of the first chapter, by the end I was in love. Greg Cage is my go to BBF & he will be yours too. This book will make you laugh & cry & scream in anger, but in the end you will be in love with Greg & Melissa & Cohen! Harper Sloan is great! | 5.0 |
| 3592 | Loved it. I read it in a day. Great fantasy read, took me away from the real, or not so real world. Thanks | 4.0 |
| 3593 | I really like this book in preparing kids that if anything should happen you should yell and tell. its great in letting them know that its not their fault and they haven't done anything wrong. | 5.0 |
| 3594 | I loved the other books in this series and I have been waiting, I mean WAITING, for this book to come out. And even though the book was still good, I do feel let down a bit! There were just certain scenes in the book that just went to a huge extreme; to the point where I couldn’t really see that happening. Now don’t get me wrong, I do understand that this is a BOOK but with the series so far you could actually see the things that had been going on happen in real life.The story seemed to progress quite quickly, but it felt very rushed at certain points. Some things that would happen during the course of the book, I didn’t understand why they were there. I really hate the cliffhanger because it was just cruel and unusual punishment. There was a ton of excitement that was happening throughout the story though. And it actually almost bordered on too much. It felt like with each new chapter, there was something else coming up and happening.I did have an issue with Sam in this book. A big one! I really enjoyed her in the other books because she had a backbone and was starting to defend herself and not take anything from others. During the course of this book though, it seemed like she just started relying on Mason and Logan to take care of her. She started to stand up for herself and then she backed down almost right away.I really hope that we don’t have to wait too long for the next book in the series because I don’t know what I will do if I have to wait that long! One thing that I can say though, this author has a way about her. Even if I am unsure of the book, I keep reading because I HAVE to find out what was going to happen next in the story.Reviewed by Crystal Marie for Crystal's Many Reviewers*ARC provided for honest review* | 4.0 |
| 3595 | After reading an interview with Donna Tartt, I knew I needed to read this book. What a remarkable work! There was great intensity in the story that made each chapter a challenge. Where could it possibly go? The bittersweet ending has made it difficult to recommend. It takes a special reader to follow the story line, but the journey is so worth the time. I totally enjoyed "The Goldfinch". | 4.0 |
| 3596 | This book caught me off guard in a very good way. It's well written and thought provoking. The book has moments that made me laugh out loud, and moments the had me close to tears. At one point I was cheering out loud. I recommend this book if you are looking for a thought evoking, emotionally charged, story of self rediscovery. The moral being, it's not easy to look at your reflection in the mirror and challenge what you've become. But should you dare, you may unlock the door of great happiness, purpose and fulfillment! | 5.0 |
| 3597 | Very short story but it has an interesting twist. The main character can only stay awake one hour a day. Throw in a murder mystery and you have a complex plot that keeps you interested to the last page. I would like to see a full length book dedicated to this same character. | 4.0 |
| 3598 | I really enjoyed Undefeated, I found the characters to be very relateable and the story line kept me wanting to move forward. The subject matter was somewhat delicate, dealing with both mental and physical abuse but it was well written, nothing over or under described. The only flaw I found was that some sentences and scenes were at times repetitive but it was nothing that kept me from enjoying the story. Overall I think this is a great love story with a HOT boxer and a great heroine. | 4.0 |
| 3599 | First-time author Marcus Burke really pulled off a well-done debut, creating a collection of unique and original voices in a setting and with characters that seem woefully unrepresented in fiction (I say 'seem' because it's fair to say I don't seek it out that often).Burke went through the Iowa Writer's Workshop, and since I have a Masters of Fine Arts degree too, I can speculate how this book began - I feel like it might have begun as a series of first-person essays from the perspective of different characters that he then reworked into a cohesive whole. This seems especially true with a chapter told from the pov of the father - a layabout musician who doesn't provide a whole lot of benefit to anybody. Seeing his frustrated point of view brings a necessary nuance to the rest of the story - yes, he is kind of a clown, but he's got his own issues he's dealing with, and it was valuable to see that side of things. Instead of being a cartoonish villain, he's a fully-realized character.My instincts tell me that chapter began as a short story of its own that became part of the book's draft...but IF that's true, that's why an MFA program can help create a book like this - you generate so much output that you realize how things can fit together in ways you might not have planned.The premise of the story - skilled basketball player from downtrodden, but not terrible, Boston suburb - matches Burke's own biography. But, I never had the feeling this was nonfiction masquerading as nonfiction - which is very refreshing. Now, it might be - for all I know everything happened just as he wrote it, but it lacked the self-aware melodrama that often happens when rookie writers try to fictionalize their lives. I never read this thinking it actually happened to Burke, which kept me focused on the story.He does an especially good job at dialogue, and using the dialects in a natural style. Using slang didn't draw attention to itself, but sounded just like how people would talk.The ending felt rushed to a pretty obvious conclusion. For 90 percent of the book, the characters and actions seemed to have a consistent pattern and then all of a sudden it was "oh, I guess I should finish up." Then it's done. Not a bad ending, but I saw it coming and was hoping he would go in a different direction. It's not unrealistic - but it's nothing new.It's important to know that this is not a "slum" story - the town, Milton, Mass., is a real town south of Boston, and it's a rough-and-tumble suburb, but Burke doesn't represent it as some horrible place. It's a neighborhood with the usual dynamics.I guess it's really obvious to say that if you liked the fourth season of "The Wire," you'll like this book - but this is a family book, first. I think any audience will appreciate the look at kids in hard spots doing the best they can, and making good and bad choices all the time. It resonated with my own younger years, even if the situations are not similar.If this is just Burke's first book, he'll defintely be heard from again. | 4.0 |
| 3600 | This book was one of those that you can't wait to see what happens. Rachel Abbott does an excellent job (from the start) of drawing you in and not letting you go. I can't wait until her next book when the mystery is solved about Tom's brother. | 5.0 |
| 3601 | Really nice reference for when a writer gets brain freeze and needs a little inspiration to find the right word. | 5.0 |
| 3602 | Shakespeare and haute cuisine - neo-hippies and watermelon floats? You guessed it - Bud Shumway is back in action and just as fun as ever. Every time a Bud Shumway mystery shows up in my kindle, I smile and plan for a cozy evening of pure pleasure. For all you Bud Shumway fans, it was worth the wait. If you haven't read any of them yet, all I can say is: Buy. Get comfortable. Enjoy. | 5.0 |
| 3603 | I really enjoyed this novel. It contains two remarkable women--I preferred one in particular--and a hero who just wowed me with his sarcastic wit. Mark Crawford...a man after my very own heart. LOLFirst of all, we meet Emily. She's in a situation many women have found themselves in. Remember the motto, "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free"? She's been living with Trent for five years, waiting eagerly for the diamond ring...only it doesn't come. He wishes to sow his oats instead. Is she going to stand for that?No. She starts a new life on a construction site, where she trades dates for toilets and discovers she rather likes her best friend Will...as more than a friend, but does he return the feelings?I liked Emily, especially when she takes work site issues into her own hands, but Charlotte and Mark's story stole the show for me. It was not so predictable and was laced with so much humor, mainly in the form of Mark's comments."A word, a second," he mused. "People always under estimate how much time of mine they intend to waste."Charlotte is an amazing heroine. She's sacrificed so much for others. But it's time she learned to take for herself. Mark is dealing with a lot of grief and tends to have a very gruff manner.I was really entertained by this book. I laughed out loud a number of times. I would have preferred more details about their engineering project, or perhaps what was said could have been made easier to understand. I had a hard time picturing things at moments. But I did learn a few things, such as spark testing. And to me, that stuff is interesting. I'd also like to add it's well written; no complaints from me there. Good amount of description to story, more showing than telling, etc. Also enjoyed the side stories about grieving the death of a spouse, moving on, having a child from rape. All important issues that make this so much more than a romance.And while this story ends in a way you expect it to, I would never call this "cookie cutter". I appreciate what this author is doing, placing independent, career-minded young women in male-dominated work forces in which they can make it on their own, but can also find love in the process. And once again, I REALLY APPRECIATE THE HUMOR. I love a book that makes me laugh. | 4.0 |
| 3604 | Great book to have read that gives you a good come back when confronting liberals. Funny and keeps you laughing. | 5.0 |
| 3605 | Wow! What a 5 star, fast paced, page turning must read that grabbed me from the start and held my interest through the end!! ... I read this novella in less than 24 hours & in 3 sittings when I had the time to read :) ... What a great 3rd book for this new awesome Author! ... I only have one bone to pick (my personal preference) and that is the abrupt ending :o lol ... But, I'm sure Ms. Ford has her reasons for doing that, and hopefully it means she will continue on with these great characters & more of their amazing stories :)... I was given this novella to read in exchange for an honest review, and I honestly can't wait to read more from this up and coming Author!! | 5.0 |
| 3606 | I enjoyed the follow up in the series. It was nice to see the woman whom took the rough and sexy Malik down. I was happy that Olivia finally agreed to remarry Wiz. Can't wait until the next book in the series. | 5.0 |
| 3607 | Of the human animal bond. Heartwarming stories of devotion. Ideal for those who think animals have feelings, can suffer, can feel joy. | 4.0 |
| 3608 | Book sent by author for review purposes on m blog from which this is adapted. No remuneration exchanged and all opinions presented herein are my own except as otherwise noted.The first book in this series, STORM WARRIOR, blew me away. This one is also a stunning story, well written and perfectly balanced between past and future, fae and human, good, evil and somewhere in between.There’s great description in the book, and it’s fun to see how men will overlook so much to get with the hot chick. It is great to read about the modern day witch, Brooke, and her little shop. Brooke, her friends, some of her customers, and even her cats are individually drawn. Brooke feels very real, strong, but also vulnerable. I really liked the details Dani includes about her characters. For example, Brooke is a witch and a careful business woman; not some flighty new age practitioner with smoothies and alfalfa sprouts coming out of her ears.I loved everyone, including an elderly customer who dresses up her aged chihuahua as Elvis. And, I appreciate that Dani takes time to reassure that the pets are okay after events in the book.The attraction between her characters is also amazing. There is a magical and magnetic attraction between Brooke and Aiden. When he comes on the scene you can feel the rest of the world fall away from them as they focus on each other.I got VERY caught up in this book and really, really loved it. I find it it a lot harder to review a book I love because I get so transported into its world that I forget to think like a reviewer and just read.This was a delicious and elegant read, filled with humor, beauty, friendship, hotness, and a little horror (as things with the fae often are). I think Dani Harper is a MUST READ! | 5.0 |
| 3609 | Just finished reading the Dire Earth Cycle trilogy and feel like I've lived through the frightening, yet hopeful, future of our fragile planet. Hough's descriptions are overlong in places, but they serve to get you right into his bizarre world of super violence tempered by wonder and strong characters. Enjoy! | 4.0 |
| 3610 | A most enjoyable novel about the Queen taking off on a little jaunt of her own. This is the story of an unexpected trip taken by the Queen, with five of her employees (and a friend of an employee) following close behind the Queen. On a late December afternoon, the Queen, feeling a bit down in the dumps, goes out to her stable to feed a treat of cheese to one of the horses. On an impulse, she decides to purchase some more cheese and walks to the store alone. Highly unusual when the Queens life is so ruled and regulated by security. After buying the cheese, she decides to continue on to visit her old beloved boat the Britannia, moored now in Leith, Scotland. When her employees realize the Queen is missing, they band together to find her, hopefully before security and the Palace are aware she is missing. Although this story is about the Queen, it really is mostly about the people searching for her. I thought this was a great book, although I must admit the part about the Queen is the part I really liked best. I especially liked the description of her trying to learn how to use her computer. Not an easy task at over 80 years old. She also is learning yoga, again, at her age I really admire that. I gave the book four stars only because some of the descriptions of some of the employees seemed rather long and a bit confusing. I'm glad I persevered to read the entire book, it was well worth it. | 4.0 |
| 3611 | Just like the first, this book didn't disappoint. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it. I look forward to finishing the series. | 4.0 |
| 3612 | Laurence Shames has definitely found a groove. The groove in which resides his many stories of the fun, mayhem and mystery in the Florida Keys. He has continued to mesmerize his readers, including myself, with great characters and some pretty silly slip ups, that always makes for good reading. Shames has a way of writing that makes you anticipate one thing and the the story slides into a whole new realm of nonsense and intrigue. Very great reading! | 5.0 |
| 3613 | This book is very good. I love the whole series. This series is very well written. Each book makes you to want to read the next. Derek is truly in love. You will find out how far love can take you. | 5.0 |
| 3614 | Pure Jase! What a great testimony of the love of our Lord! Easy read, very funny in places and heartwarming. True man of God. | 5.0 |
| 3615 | Cantor is a young man seeking his destiny of using portals moving from realm to realm seeking to find his dragon and companions and not really wanting the ones to attach themselves to him. It is light and endearing reading. | 4.0 |
| 3616 | This was a very good book. Unfortunately it's too short. I have also read the next in the series and I am looking forward to the third. I do think that this could have been written as one novel. I don't know what this trend is where you get these short stories that they spread out to three. Kind of frustrating! | 5.0 |
| 3617 | Loved the hook model and tribal/hunt/self reward observation. Not so keen in the bible app study. I will be summarizing and using the ideas in this book for many years to come. | 5.0 |
| 3618 | A great read at bedtime, or any time you have a few moments. I will be sharing this one. Often. | 5.0 |
| 3619 | I read this book in one day. I enjoyed the different take on alien abduction. I will definitely be reading more from this author and hope she continues these books in a series. | 5.0 |
| 3620 | Loved this true story, the easy going writing and the peek into a medium's life. I look forward to future works! | 5.0 |
| 3621 | I so enjoyed the Silo series and had high hopes for the 2 books y mMr Howey' What a let down . Wil look for his books on the sale shelf next time!these were more Tween books than adult. | 2.0 |
| 3622 | River has loved Adam for as long as she can remember and for just as long Bobby has loved River. The problem is that River is best friends with both Adam and Bobby, who happen to be brothers. Now that they are all grown up and live across from each other things are becoming more difficult. Bobby tries his best to slyly seduce River, which never works and River pines over Adam. Adam is an enigma even as an adult and ties River up in knots not knowing what feelings are real or just friends. After Adam helps River with a work emergency their feelings for one another are finally known. They decide to keep their relationship a secret until Bobby finds out in an unceremonious way and is enraged. It seems that the relationship of all three will never mend until everything is put aside. When they decide to finally fix things tragedy strikes and crushes the fragile relationships. Can any relationship bounce back from tragedy or will it all crumble?This book left me wrecked after I read it. I was emotionally drained and loved every minute of it. The love triangle of River, Adam and Bobby was fantastic. From the beginning you know who River will choose. But, love is complex and this story does a phenomenal job of showing how even those who are supposed to love you no matter what can hurt you beyond repair. This story is so strong and poignant because of not just the love triangle but of the side relationships the characters have. You feel just as heartbroken and sad as they do when their parents hurt them or when Bobby hurts Tara. You also feel the love that River’s Dad shows her and the love that both of the Beckerson boys show her. I think the underlying damage that is in a past the reader isn’t privy to is shown through the characters and it takes a very talented writer to be able to illustrate that kind of pain that is not witnessed. Overall, this is a book I will be feeling for a while. I can’t wait for the next one and will be waiting anxiously. Cassandra Giovanni definitely has a new fan in me. If you are like me and love books that will tear your heart out and leave you feeling an emotional wreck only to want to pick the book back up and read it again than Flawed Perfection is right up your alley.***this was given to me for a fair and unbiased review*** | 5.0 |
| 3623 | **I have received this complimentary book from the author for an honest review** Anne as soon as I posted the Teaser and Release post of this book on the blog's page I knew I HAD to read it! This book Surpassed what I thought it would be! I mean you have Angela .. she's married to Tyler. Through nights of pillow talk Tyler learns that his wife has some sexual fantasies similar to his. When Connor, Tyler's best friend comes to town for a job Tyler tells Connor about his wife's fantasies and also tells him " I WANT YOU TO SEDUCE MY WIFE." Connor is stunned but goes along with it. When Tyler goes on business for the week he gives Angela the "OK" to fulfill one of her fantasies.. Connor shows up at her door but doesn't know her husbands plans for her. Will it be sink or swim? Can Angela fulfill her fantasies with Connor . not knowing who he really is? I LOVED this story! Scorching! A tale that kept me going and not being able to put my kindle and phone down! The way things just fell into place was perfect. Tyler is just soo yummy as is Connor. I bet whoever reads this is probably thinking "Well f*** me! I want Tyler as my husband!" haha I know I was! I do love my husband dearly but for a husband to fulfill his wife's fantasies and needs.. NOW he deserves "Husband of the year"! S*** was f****** STEAMY AS HELL!! Ladies get your pantyliners, spouse,boyfriend,FWB, or Toys ready when you read this book! I know my hubby was going crazy from me! hehe... I couldn't get enough of Tyler/Angela/Connor and I am excited for the second book of The Vault Series I am hoping it has something to do with Gabe or the twins.. or even Scott and Tammy! Please Indulge me Anne! Pretty Please!! I give FWB 5++++++ Stars!! ~Chris ;) | 5.0 |
| 3624 | I have always been a huge fan of Cussler and his books written with other authors; always great stories; this one was also very enjoyable except for some of the grisly human injuries; also I did find myself getting weary of all the gun and military equipment talk; I'm not a gun/military expert or aficionado, so it was almost all lost on me.I love the way Cussler always uses some history to add to the (possible) belief in the storyline. The story of the Aral Sea is incredible. I encourage fans to look up photos of the Aral Sea on-line. Haunting photos of old ships sitting on the sand next to camels. Very interesting about Tesla too.This will not be the last Cussler book I read. | 3.0 |
| 3625 | It's raining again! The next morning Faith is excited to see the sunshine but then realizes it is muddy! When has mud stopped children from playing?! Off Faith goes ready for some fun in the mud! Peter, her pony, though is scared of getting too wet and will not join in the fun :(One by one the other animals all join in: Danny the dog, Cathy the chick, Paula the piglet, Kelly the kitten and Bobby the bluebird. Finally convinced Peter joins in and has a great time.A delightful book for young children. Highly recommended - a definite 'keeper' in this house:) | 5.0 |
| 3626 | This was a fairly entertaining apocolyptic tale. A lot of the dialogue is cliche-ridden, the characters are likeable, most of the action is predictable. Read better and worse. | 3.0 |
| 3627 | A really authoritative depiction of the History illustrated by numerous photos. I have not come across such an elaborate history in recent times. The book is more absorbing than a mystery novel. | 5.0 |
| 3628 | Loved the entire series and how this part of the feral series ended. I cant wait to read the next chapter in the Feral Series since she confirmed she is writing books for Grizz, Vypher and many of the new ferals! So no tears to see this end...because its not really the end and we get to see our Ferals and their mates again. | 5.0 |
| 3629 | I was not sure if I was going to pick this up...it had been so long since the last book was released...or maybe i have just read too many other books in between. But,i decided to go back and read the last book again and to refresh my mind, and man, i am glad i did. Great story, exciting characters, action, intrigue, suspense, and some romance thrown in. I loved it!!! And although, i am like "What just happened here!!!???" I am hugely excited to see what is going to happen next with Alex and her friends!! So stinkin excited!! | 5.0 |
| 3630 | Interesting book. Difficult to get into, at first. One of the sisters is such a flake that it was almost annoying to read about her but the other one is captivating. After their Mother's death the sisters take a trip to spread the Mother's ashes in a place that she had always wanted to go. Some strange people and events occur - some a little too strange!All in all it wasn't a bad book - different from your average novel. It kept my interest enough to finish it but not sure it is a book for everyone. | 3.0 |
| 3631 | David Halberstam has written, in my opinion, the best description of "what firefighters are made of", that I have ever read; and I have read a lot of books about firefighters. I spent 36 years in the ranks, and this depiction of the men from Engine 40 and Ladder 35 of the FDNY is beautiful. The reader will see the real "heartbeat" of those who serve, as well as experience the highs and lows that they accept, both at work, and within their families. You will see love as you have never seen it, and toughness that is unparalleled. Mr. Halberstam has taken an approach to writing that is both factual and heart-warming, and I thank him for his accomplishments at showing the world the value of these "everyday heroes" who live among us, and who sacrificially provide us with a greater quality of life; sometimes at the loss of their own. | 5.0 |
| 3632 | Very slow to start, had a hard time finishing it! The last 4-5 chapters were somewhat redeeming, but I won't rush out to read another book by this author | 2.0 |
| 3633 | Book provided by the publisher.Usually cold and calculated, John McShane is thrown into emotional turmoil when he receives a letter from Cali Ellis asking for his help.He hasn't seen Cali for 10 years, not since her husband, his friend and partner in their tactical squad, Nathan, was killed in a car accident.He struggles momentarily with the decision to leave his team in a time when they need him most, but his heart wins and he travels to the Caribbean Island of Martinique to help her.Cali had always been oblivious to Johns feeling, 10 years ago she was too wrapped in grief to see anything. A project Nathan was working on before he died has surfaced and suddenly her life had been turned upside down again. Home break-ins and attempts on her life made her contact the only person she could trust to fix it, John.Can they find their way to happiness? Or will their past forever haunt them?This was an enjoyable read from Donna Kauffman. Although the plot kept me interested it would would have been great with a bit more action and romance. The ending also seemed quite abrupt, we had the build up for the mission, then were told it was successful. I would have liked to read how it went down. Apart from those points it was a good read i would recommend. | 4.0 |
| 3634 | I first saw the movie which is very different than the book. It has details and a slightly different handle on the situation. In other words, if you saw the movie and think you know the book , that would be far from the truth. Hard to explain unless you know both. Not the usual -'The book is better' type thing. I liked both and I think both are worth knowing. | 4.0 |
| 3635 | A huge fan of DeMille, I looked forward to this book. Yuk--much too repetitive to be interesting.Try another DeMille book. | 2.0 |
| 3636 | I read everything on Tesla. I love this genuine humanitarian who was a genus and someone who is totally never mentioned. He, not Marconi came up with wireless communications and if it were not for Nikola Tesla we would not be communicating in this mode presently. | 5.0 |
| 3637 | This was the first Rutledge mystery I have read and it was enjoyable for the most part. I can't say that I care much for the supposed 'voice' of the dead soldier in Rutledge's head and it annoyed me at times. However, I have no knowledge if such things occur when someone is shell shocked, so I reserve judgment. I do wish though that Mr. Rutledge would get over it! The story line was interesting, as I think all stories are that the Todd duo writes, even though I wish that in parts of the storyline they would get on with it. All in all, it is pleasant to read and I would recommend it for a lazy afternoon or evening. | 4.0 |
| 3638 | This is an extraordinarily good book for anyone who wants to improve their memory. I highly recommend not just reading this, but studying it and internalizing it. | 5.0 |
| 3639 | This was a fun read. I have never read any of this author's books before but rest assured I will read more of her books. Funny and very enjoyable. | 4.0 |
| 3640 | I have used more than my share of ideas out of this book and made it my own. Ms. Hettmansperger's woven samples are awe-inspiring. | 5.0 |
| 3641 | This was a book club read. It's a bit darker than what I usually read. Similar type of story to Gone Girl where Gillian keeps you guessing till the end. Well written but not a happy novel. | 4.0 |
| 3642 | This book was great! I'm usually pretty picky, but once I picked this book up I could not put it down! You felt the gut wrenching pain of the characters, their dilemma's, and their love. I highly recommend this for a good read! | 5.0 |
| 3643 | The storyline is great. Has kept my interest in completing the series. I love the characters and their timeline is perfect. I have only one problem that is cumbersome and that's a ton of misspelled and left out words. I hope you take a serious look at the typos they really remove you from the story in that moment, they're like speed bumps. | 4.0 |
| 3644 | I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Not only did I enjoy the story but the spiritual message was certainly driven home as well. The characters came to life and were very believable. Praise for McKnight for getting this message out. | 5.0 |
| 3645 | We were going to read this for book club but a lot of the girls were offended by the sexual content but it is so much more than that, it was incredibly entertaining, funny, I couldn't put it down, if you're not a snob I recommend it highly! | 5.0 |
| 3646 | I really like this series however the one thing that disappoints is that the men do not love their women unconditionally. It they were not fertile they can not be loved. Even in one of the earlier novels the woman needed to be made fertile | 4.0 |
| 3647 | The book is a romance, a mystery, a riches to rags to riches story that is entertaining. The post-accident portion of the book was a twist I was not expecting and really captured my interest. This book is a good read, not a deep read, but a good read. | 4.0 |
| 3648 | Kurban Said gives a beautiful and vivid picture of the nation that later became known as Azerbaijan. He demonstrates this through the use of a poignant love story between Ali, a young Shiite Muslim of Iranian descent, and Nino, a young Christian woman of Georgian descent. By experiencing their relationship through the author's eyes, we can see the greater picture -- how it just might be possible to find a meeting of the minds, if not hearts, between different cultures, even creeds. | 5.0 |
| 3649 | Cutting for Stone was a spellbinding read...I admire Verghese's work greatly.....would pick upanother of his works based on this experience. | 4.0 |
| 3650 | Reviewed this with my son and I think we will use it for Seder this year. Grandchildren range in age from 4-7 and we think they will enjoy it. | 4.0 |
| 3651 | If your looking for a new series to get hooked on and not be able to put down until the end of the series...this is it! | 5.0 |
| 3652 | Well written. Great characters. Engaging! You don't want the story to end. You would be well satisfied with three more books in this series. | 5.0 |
| 3653 | I have read everyone of the Sisterhood series! The personalities written into each character are amazing! Can't wait for the next caper! | 5.0 |
| 3654 | This is the best sales book I've ever read. I've have used many of the techniques with great success. Highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 3655 | I love Lee Child's books and this book is about as good as it gets. I have no problem with the author or the story but I do have a problem with the movie and the casting. Reacher is one of my favorite characters and with the casting of Tom Cruise as Reacher is a crime. That sawed off runt no way approaches our hero. I am boycotting the movie and will not watch any that has a midget playing the lead. Reacher is 6 foot 5 inches tall. And on top of that Cruise is a lousy actor. | 5.0 |
| 3656 | I highly recommend this action packed, strong romance novella. Rating 4.5.Emmaline is a pampered daughter of a wealthy man. She has always had maids and has never had to take care of herself or perform simple household chores. She did however survive a terrifying, brutal mining disaster that left her with nightmares. Her wealthy father has hired a ruthless team of mercenaries to protect Emmaline as she is now his most valuable asset. Emmaline doesn’t know it yet but her father has agreed to sell her to a known sex trafficker in satisfaction of all of his debts.Emmaline became smitten with the head ‘bad boy’ mercenary, Pierce Taggert, as soon as she saw him. He is a ruggedly handsome ex-Lawman with a confident swagger, a foul mouth and oozing sexuality.Pierce and his men face an unexpected attack and the clues lead back to a double cross by Emmaline’s Father. Pierce takes Emmaline into hiding as he tries to figure out what to do - first to protect her and then what to do with her! He’d like to treat Emmaline as just another paycheck but there is something about her fresh, naive trust and her willing determination to survive that makes him pause. He remembers another young lady who followed his example working in mechanics and war service. He wasn’t there to save her and the loss has left an emptiness filled only with his guilt. Perhaps he can redeem himself by saving Emmaline from those who would use her, including her father.This is a quick, fast-paced story with action from beginning to end. The setting isn’t completely fleshed out although there is enough to keep it interesting. The strength of the story is in the characters who are likeable and grab your attention, the action packed plot and the vulnerable romance. The strong combination outweighed the bad language and I enjoyed the story reading through it in practically one sitting. I would be interested in trying other works by Ms. Grant. I highly recommend this to readers who enjoy romance and action.[I received this title through NetGalley for review.] | 5.0 |
| 3657 | Our school copy had gone missing, so we were glad to find a replacement in such good condition. thank you. | 5.0 |
| 3658 | More like 2 1/2 stars. I have enjoyed this author's Amish books, but The Kissing Bridge is just not as good as the others in this series. The story felt choppy and rushed and really wasn't all that interesting. The main characters fell head over heels in an awfully short time. I would have liked more of a wrap up on several things, even though this is part of a series, and some of the characters carry over in minor roles......I like that Marianna and Ben (from Big Sky series, which was great) make an appearance but it was enough of an appearance that their particular issue should have at least been mentioned at the end. Also, what about Rebecca's parents? (I'm trying not to give anything away.) | 3.0 |
| 3659 | Let me start at the beginning on what I saw opening up this book...this author can WRITE. Felt it immediately she has a very unusual, SOLID LITERARY style and drew me in immediately to this story.Now WARNING. This is one hot, underline, hot read. This is a no holding back exploration of this main character Greta's sexual CANDY LAND.Nothing is held back. This is going to take you on a RIDE, adventure into the land of erotica, casual sex, bdsm, a now time of options and the world of Greta's mind, body and orgasms.I had a hard time catching my own breath due to the intensity of this but there is more. This author does have a way of creating a story that s a full on landscape with depth to her characters and interesting motifs set in a backdrop of this adventure.I love to read other reviews before i READ a new author i am drawn to, what is clear is this is going to SCOOP you up, drop you right into the middle of this RIDE and no 'holds barred'. It is not for the faint of heart but the explorer. My additional repeat NOTE is this AUTHOR really can write having a strong voice in her work and it will get the LIBIDO going, blush.LOVED itnow for the next page turner, pant pant pant...Truly caught me on the ride. | 5.0 |
| 3660 | Truly enjoyed this book. Wrapping love, an all-time western, a dash of mystery, and God's love covering them all - this book has it all. I hope to read more of the series following the characters addressed in this book. | 5.0 |
| 3661 | WHAT I READI loved it as with any of arials books she is a fantastic author an takes away your problems from this world an drops you in to a happy blissful world the only bad thing which is very bad is the ending the harsh reality is that it endsI could live in any of her books an never have to come back but like all wonderful things AN ALL GREAT THINGS MUST COME TO A END AN ARIALS BOOKS ARE THE BEST!! SO PICK ONE UP AN DARE YOU TO READ 1 CHAPTER AN TRY AN PUIT DOWN I COULDNT AN I DONT THINK YOU WILL ITHER.'LOOK OUT LAURELL.K. HAMILTON YOU HAVE BEEN REPLACED . | 5.0 |
| 3662 | WOW! I thought I loved Jack & Leila in Back-Up but then I read Front & Center - and I love them even more!In Front & Center, Jack & Leila's relationship is tested time and time again but nothing breaks them - their love is too strong.Jack - oh Jack. I need a Jack. Is there anything sexier than a hard ass rocker dude who is utterly infatuated with a girl - in turn, making him super soft when it comes to her? The answer, is NO! I don't think there is a better book couple out there. They each bring out the very best in one another.There is a time in this one when I want to strangle Leila, until her motives become clear. As I mentioned before, nothing breaks them. They go to the extremes to not only protect one another but to keep their love going strong.Again, the secondary characters are awesome. The friendly banter that goes on between the characters makes these books amazing. I want to know them all - seriously. I feel like they are "friends" to me and now that their story is over (well sort of - but you have to read the book to find out what I mean), I miss them!I am huge into dialogue. Bad dialogue in a book can ruin it.That is NOT the case here. A.M. has a way of writing the dialogue perfectly. It's almost as if you can hear them talking in your head.I loved this one as much as I loved Back-Up. Both of them were great reads and I HIGHLY recommend them!Well done A.M., you've written another great one here!5 stars without a doubt! | 5.0 |
| 3663 | Pros: User-friendly guide to fundamentals of kickboxing. Incredible and detailed fitness program (with daily schedules!). Offers more than one type of fitness program for more than one type of userCons: Pictures are black and white and don't give a lot of detailIf you are a couch potato martial artist (love to watch, but haven't participated in martial arts yet); this book is a great book to get introduced to the world of kickboxing It guides you through the fundamental techniques and movements of a kickboxing novice (along with some more advanced combinations) along with providing some nutritional guidance and a complete fitness program for the beginning kickboxer as well as the more experienced (and actually competing) fighter.I won't say that you will be a kickboxing champion after reading this book, but you can:1. Learn to identify and practice the basic fundamentals (Make sure you get a coach to make sure you are doing this correctly!)2. Use the fitness and nutrition program to help you train and look like a fighter even if you don't want to be a professional kickboxerThe book is accommodating to both purposes. The book is sequential and very easy to follow along with. The pictures, though, are in black and white and don't always give a lot of detail. If you are already familiar with the basic kickboxing moves, this is probably a refresher book. If you're new to the field or just want to get more fit | 5.0 |
| 3664 | It was pretty refreshing to read a book where the main character wasn't a dope dealing kingpin and a regular man w a strong hustle!! Loved this book!!! | 5.0 |
| 3665 | I enjoyed reading this book very much. I have not bought the wholeseries yet but I will be. It kept you turning to the next page to seewhat was going to happen. | 5.0 |
| 3666 | it took me longer to read because it didn't draw me in. but just because it wasn't for me someone else might really like it | 3.0 |
| 3667 | Absolutely loved the sequel to the Hunger Games. Katniss is an amazing character for girls of this generation to look up to. Bravo to Suzanne Collins for her extraordinary talents as a writer. Your world is flawless and yet grounded. Thank you for the continuing adventure. | 5.0 |
| 3668 | A Children's ebook I had on my kindle. Kids should love this, mainly boys, although girls may. It's written simply but there's cute irony of life that adults would recognize. The first half is better than the second, which ends up in a rather silly coincidence that's common for kid's TV shows and stories. All characters are likeable over all - the story isn't complex at all, but the author adds a lot of stuff happening to the protagonist, most of it amusing. | 4.0 |
| 3669 | This story was ok. I found it slow to read. I really had a hard time getting into it. Storyline was a little too out there for me. | 3.0 |
| 3670 | I enjoyed the story and the characters and was kept guessing all the way through. The detective Strike and the temporary secretary Karen were real to me. The celebrities and the media seemed true which made me glad not to have that kind of life. I did feel that the ending where all the twists and turns are explained was the only part which I felt could be improved. | 4.0 |
| 3671 | Thank you, Jan Hahn, for writing fan fiction that stays both true to the influence of Jane Austen, and also allows a little more depth of romance. The plot was great- believable and clear. The characters were true to the original, but also showed development. The love scenes were sweet and romantic, not dirty or suggestive. I have found my new favorite JA writer. I hope you take on Persuasion or Emma next. Now, onto buy your next book! | 5.0 |
| 3672 | I purchased this book on the advice of my step-daughter and her husband, both in their late twenties and unencumbered by children or any real responsibilities. They tried the responsibility route and found it tedious. Enter the minimalists. This book is written by two guys who were fed up with their corporate life, heavily in debt and unhappy with life.From the opening of the book, when Joshua describes a corporate meeting and how depressing it was, I felt like the guy had a bad attitude. I worked in corporate America for many years and met some great people with good attitudes working hard to feed their families. The author quit his job and embraced a life with few material possessions. He claims great happiness by doing so and encourages the rest of us to chuck the possessions and come along for the ride - in a beat up ten year old car.In all fairness, he does make some good points relative to questioning why we think we need all the "stuff", getting out of debt and for me, the one thing I took away from the book, the overuse of so many devices like iPhones, constant text messaging and addictions to social media.But isn't this all common sense? Do we really need a thirty-year old kid to tell us this? Especially laughable was the sections where he offers relationship advice. How to create meaningful relationships, you might ask? Why, on the internet, the author tells us! Sorry guys, but I like to actually spend time with a living breathing human being.Lastly, the thing that disturbed me the most about the authors message is his attitude towards money. "Every dollar I let go of is like letting go of one dollar of my freedom," he says. Listen up, because the world needs to hear this: We do not live in a finite universe where each person is only given X amount of dollars in their lifetime.Check out the authors apartment on the virtual tour at his website if you want a laugh. Don't the prisoners at Alcatraz have about this little color in their cells? Life is just too short to go through without color. | 2.0 |
| 3673 | I read this book in about 4 days and loved it. This whole series is fun and exciting! I'm going to re-read the series again! | 5.0 |
| 3674 | A wonderful collection of short stories by various authors that provide a glimpse in between the pages of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Each short story or chapter is a scene letting us take peak at what was happening to our beloved characters that Austen didn't share. | 5.0 |
| 3675 | I choose this rating because it really held my interest from the first chapter to the last. So much so that I could not finish the first book before I bought the entire series and I am very glad that I did | 5.0 |
| 3676 | This title is quite the opposite of what is usually implied. Lucky is blessed to have had a man who loves her for herself. The children are so blessed to get aloving and caring WOW. Well written love story. I had a difficult time not to finish it in one sitting but sleep is one of my requirements. | 5.0 |
| 3677 | I loved Marni Mann’s shadow series, and when I found out she was writing a New Adult series, it piqued my curiosity. I mean really, how does one go from writing dark erotica to new adult. After reading Pulled Beneath I am amazed at the depth of Marni’s talent.Whether writing dark erotica or new adult she has a way of sucking me into the story within pages and not letting me go until the very end. Pulled Beneath is a fast paced, quick read that will have you engaged the entire time.Months after her parents are murdered Drew receives a gift of property in Bar Harbor, Maine, and this sets her on a journey to discover the truth about the family she never knew she had. Along with her loyal companion Bella a yellow lab, she agrees to stay in the house her grandmother bequeathed her, while it is prepared to sell.Saint is the boy that lives next door, he is dealing with his own personal losses. Together these two find confort and healing in each other. “I realized I saw a similar amount of suffering in Saint’s eyes too, people in pain were drawn to each other. That is what pulled me to him.” Saint is the only character that caused me a little frustration, I wanted more from him. Not just because he was hot in a wetsuit, but I don’t feel like I really got to know him. He did not say much and I just needed a little more from him.I loved Drew and Gianna they are the girls you would love to hang out with. Rae and Brady provided the drama, and I cannot wait to see them in Bar Harbor book 2.Overall, this is a solid start to the Bar Harbor series. | 5.0 |
| 3678 | This is one of the best books on the paranormal that I've ever read. It's a real eye opener, and the information on hauntings contained within these pages is unforgettable. | 5.0 |
| 3679 | This book captured me and made me want to read it from the title "Love on Loch Ness" as I love anything to do with the ol' legends of times gone by including the famous Scottish legend of the Loch Ness Monster known as Nessie. The other awesome thing was that the main female character had the same surname as me "Phillips". Love on Loch Ness tells the story of Marine Biologist Dr. Gail Phillips who has come to Scotland to prove that the Loch Ness Monster does not exist and is purely just that - a myth and a legend. When she arrives though, she discovers she is not alone - also working from the same cabin is Cryptozoologist Flynn Mahoney who believes when he was a little boy he saw the Loch Ness Monster and wants to prove to the world that he is not crazy. Each have their own personal reasons for their adventure and research and will not stop till they are correct. What happens though , when their differences soon become intertwined with their likings and the sparks fly between the two ? Can Gail fall in love with someone like her father and let herself go through all the pain she experienced growing up ? Can Flynn prove how much this means to him to Gail and that he isn't just another crazy conspiracy theorist ?Find out in this awesome novel set in Scotland . Fans of the legend of "The Loch Ness Monster known as Nessie " will enjoy. | 5.0 |
| 3680 | Every book in M.C. Beaton's Hamish Macbeth series, which has been going on for 30 years and 30 books, is the same. Hamish foolishly falls in love. Hamish waffles over the two women who have been part of his life the longest. Someone is murdered and Hamish solves the crime, showing up his stooge-ish colleagues in the big city but receiving none of the credit. Hamish takes his dog and cat out for a run. Hamish laments the fact that he shares his home with a male policeman instead of a wife.And yet, I devour each new one like candy. The newest, Death of a Policeman, moves along at a brisk pace. I was somewhat surprised at the level of casual violence for a "cozy" mystery. People are killed by blasts from a sawed-off shotgun, and a women is splashed with gasoline and set on fire with hardly another word being said about it.As I've noted before, some of the books in this series are stellar, and some are fairly bad. This book falls somewhere in the middle. If you are already a fan of the Hamish Macbeth series, you'll want to read Death of a Policeman just because. If you are not, you need to start with Death of a Gossip. | 3.0 |
| 3681 | This book, like the others in the series, is just OK.That said, I have read a lot of the series and will likely continue to. I think someone said something like "A Team in space". Yea, that is pretty close.The price is right and if you just want something pretty light I would recommend. | 3.0 |
| 3682 | Good series. | 5.0 |
| 3683 | I really like this book it was different and it was sad at the end but I look it what Tris would have wanted. Still love the first book. | 5.0 |
| 3684 | great step by step photographs and directions from a true expert in the field. i really like the out of the ordinary recipes. this would be a great gift for anyone who likes to bake.this book covers everything from sugar cookies to salted caramel cupcakes. | 5.0 |
| 3685 | I found the book very educational. I was unaware of the massacres to the Mayan peasants in Guatemala, but I did know of the armies controlling and murdering people to ethnically cleanse their population. The politicians have too much power and cause much pain and suffering. This book was not as exciting or adventurous as her other books, but I still enjoyed reading it. I like learning new things and I'm looking forward to reading her next book. | 4.0 |
| 3686 | Decent story, good character development, another post apocalyptic novel with a little different twist. I read a lot of this genre for recreation and information. Seeing the agenda of the current administration in action, I believe I will avoid the Flu Shots in the future and any other vaccinations targeting adults after reading this. I'll take my chances. | 4.0 |
| 3687 | I enjoyed the journey that was presented. Not every parent has the wisdom or courage to provide their children with the means or opportunity to experiment & experience a way that is the family norm. That is truly a great gift! That gift isn't always understood, or appreciated, until you experience one or more of life's "little tests"... But at least you now know that you have the freedom to choose how you want to proceed & react! Very deftly written! | 5.0 |
| 3688 | I had no idea Facebook could be used as a tool to help promote a new E Book!If I can do it, you can do it! I'm taking my Facebook page to the next level without spending one penny!The six chapters were organized and easy to follow.You will learn how to get more likes as well as how to use Facebook as a valuable tool for your business or in my case to promote my book.5 Stars!! A must readJenny Alexander | 5.0 |
| 3689 | Here is what happened to me one night when I was out on my back porch drinking a brewski or two. One of dem fancy spaceships landed near my trailer out in the Arizona desert. They took me off into a separate room; I seen 'em takin' different people off; different ones of us off in separate rooms and put me on a big white table and uh the guy that took me in there - to examine me I guess - he probed me and then I was in there I bet more than three or four hours, in that room, being probed and at one time or another these different ones of 'em came in, four or five or six of 'em at different times, and all of 'em probed me, uh, not all at once, you know, individually. Later on, years later, now, even still, uh, it's a funny thing - it happened on a Sunday and every Sunday about the time I was taken on board that ship I - find I have no feelings in my buttocks. | 2.0 |
| 3690 | I started this book today and just finished it! I couldn't put it down! I have fallen in love with this series and can't wait for the second book!!! The characters are awesome! I could tell by the first 2 pages that this was going to be a great book!! It leaves you wanting more and more! Can't wait to see more of Nicholas!!!!!! I put this on a need to read asap list!!! A great author has written a great book that makes you want to keep reading and reading!! | 5.0 |
| 3691 | Very interesting book about a mom who is also a meth addict and somewhat of a selling kingpin. Relatable and real, a page turner throughout most of the story. | 4.0 |
| 3692 | I read another book by this author and didn't like it. But this book is much better! It has action and romance working together. Much better storyline. I liked it. | 4.0 |
| 3693 | If you love owls this is a great book. There are lots of beautiful pictures of owls in action. There is wonderful information to learn and the author has tons of experience as an expert. Very happy with this! | 5.0 |
| 3694 | I received this speaker sound, simple available, Very Good, Excellent.I want to introduce for my friend.Very Very Excellent. | 5.0 |
| 3695 | This was a good NA read that is part of a series but can read as a stand alone. I really enjoyed this book and towards the end had me holding my breath. | 4.0 |
| 3696 | It seems as if the modern thriller has done nothing but change the cardboard cutout villain from the KGB to the CIA. It is true the US is 100% responsible for the overthrow of the Arbenz government in 1954, the idea that every single detail of government past the 50s was orchestrated by the US is silly. Also, not every revolutionary is a wonderful, freedom loving peasant--history has provided plenty of examples of that! Condescending and unrealistic to everyone in Guatemala (including the sexual conquest interest of the "hero.") | 2.0 |
| 3697 | This is a story of a man that takes the subway among strangers. He comes across one, something about her catches his attention. He catches himself overlooking her shoulder to see what she’s reading, attempting to avoid the awkwardness, he starts to take in his environment. Riding down the subway, he is still aware of her, he dubs her “Florence”. Does he say hi? Say something interesting about what she’s reading that he can happen to read as well? How long is she on this train anyways? Is there even enough time to strike a conversation? I thoroughly enjoyed this story, maybe because I can relate? I will catch myself at a coffee shop, out shopping, and catch myself thinking…That person seems nice, I wonder if that coffee they have is good? Wonder where they are going? Those are some cute shoes, wonder where she bought those? Will this person think I’m weird if I a “stranger” ask them questions or strike a conversation? What if they are in a hurry? This story is definitely out of the ordinary…but in life who wants to be “ordinary”? So, I’m that person that will ask those questions, say “Hi”, and “cute shoes”. Sometimes it’s the simple things in life. By the way…kudos on the ending Zack | 4.0 |
| 3698 | Surprised myself at how much I enjoyed this novel, considering that the recommendation came from my 16 year old daughter, who never reads and has never been interested in reading. When she devoured the whole trilogy in 2 weeks, I decided I needed to check this out for myself and discover why. I eagerly anticipate having some free time to be able to read the next two novels in the series.Written from the point of view of a 17 year old child, AnnaLisa Grant managed to capture and nuance the emotions and thought processes of a girl of this age; from her guilt about the accident that claimed her parent’s lives, to her perception of her grandparents feelings about her. These feelings are on par with someone who has been through awful tragedy in those tender formative years; they are all feelings that I have experienced personally from the loss of my father at a young age.I am completely blown away, not just from the emotion conveyed, but from the superb story line, the complex twisting plot, and the breathless anticipation of a beautiful love story. AnnaLisa Grant, thank you for such an amazing story and for grasping not only my daughter’s attention but mine as well! 5 stars!~MicheleDauntlessIndies.blogspot.com~facebook.com/dauntlessindies | 5.0 |
| 3699 | I really enjoyed reading this little book. It's to the point and goes to the heart of how anyone can learn to meditate. The author allows the simple wonder of meditation to guide the reader. So glad I bought this.... | 5.0 |
| 3700 | As far as I've seen, this is the best of the ninety-nine cent ASV bibles. Uses the name "Jehovah" for the tetragrammaton, which I really like despite the fact that such would not have been the Jewish pronunciation, which isn't certainly known. Some people mistakenly identify this version as a Watchtower publication because of the use of "Jehovah." However, the bible associated with that group is the New World Translation, not the ASV. The ASV, is a revision of the KJV published in 1901, and is associated with the English RV of 1885. The ASV is said by many seminarians to be as literally faithful to the original languages (Greek, Hebrew) as a version of the English bible gets. The highly respected NASB is a revision of the ASV. I have two ASV print bibles; it is an excellent version for study. Still includes some archaic language - ie, thee's and thou's - but some of us like that anyway.Navigation of this Kindle edition is good, better than average. I use an older pre-Fire Kindle, and I noticed that another reviewer who also uses an older Kindle praised the search function for direct verse look-up. However, even though I've had mine loaded for a day, I still get a message claiming that indexing is not complete when I attempt to use the feature. Fortunately, the well-designed Table of Contents functions very well. I'm still holding out hope of the search feature becoming operable.The text is laid out so cleanly that reading is an easy joy. Each verse has a faint-script Book-chapter notation at the far left so you always know "where you are" and each verse is left-justified, with spaces between each verse, too. Very nice-looking, uncluttered presentation. As a bonus the L/R buttons of your five-way navigation control takes you to the beginning of the previous or next chapter - a feature I always hope for with these inexpensive selections. Nice.Each new chapter begins at the top of a page, and I love, love, love that feature - especially for using bookmarks. As I say, there is a lot to like about this ASV - some bibles offered at a higher price aren't designed this well. To conclude, I'd give this a perfect 5 stars if my direct verse feature were functional, and if it possibly becomes so after some further indexing, then I will come back and raise the rating from a strong 4-star to a 5-star, which will serve to indicate the feature did become operational. [UPDATE: Turns out the problem with the search feature is due to my having an older Kindle - since it wasn't a fault of this bible, I went ahead and upped the rating. Should work fine for you folks with newer devices, while still remaining exceptional even for my old one.]Great version of the bible with well-implemented navigational features and thoughtful design for a clean visual text appearance at the cheap-seat price. Good buy, highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 3701 | The book was exactly what I needed. And had no damage what so ever. Arrival time was within the expected time frame. Loved it!! | 5.0 |
| 3702 | The parts in this book devoted to survival in the wilderness, were very interesting and made for a compelling story. However, the majority of this book was devoted to bible study and scripture. Not what I expected. | 3.0 |
| 3703 | As the story starts A.J. Fikry is a lonely sad man. He has lost his wife and owns a book store that is barely making ends meet. He is extremely opinionated and never hesitates to tell whoever asks exactly what he thinks. I had a hard time connecting with A.J. Fikry. He was not a person that I liked, I did feel bad for him living such a sad life. As the story continues I begin to understand A.J. a little more. As people start coming into his life, I see him coming out of his sad world a little more. One thing that I always liked about A.J. is his absolute love of books, even if I didn’t always agree with his tastes.My favorite thing in this book is the bookstore. I would love to find a small and hometown bookstore that stocks only books that will sell, but not always the most popular books. Imagine finishing a book, walking into your own home (which is the bookstore) and just picking up another. Never having to worry about what to read next. You can change your mind at a whim and pick up another book. That would be dream like to me. This bookstore seemed to bring in people, not just readers, but people who were looking after A.J. and the bookstore. People who cared about what happens to their town and want the bookstore to succeed. These people became friends and some even family. | 4.0 |
| 3704 | Davids books are concisely written, easy to read, have plenty of pictures and simplify advanced features of complex cameras. His books are my go-to guides for my Canon 5DM2 and 5DM3. Would recommend to anyone that needs in-depth camera guidance. | 4.0 |
| 3705 | Flora is stuck in a bad situation. With the fate of her family home resting on her shoulders, she's now willing to marry a virtual stranger to save it. With a nickname like Fatal Flora, she has a lot to overcome until she meets the charming Will Tucker. He's willing to agree to any of her demands and she's so desperate that she is blinded to the absurdity of the situation.Lucas has been on the trail of Will Tucker for a while and feels like he's close to seeing justice done. When he spots Flora with an item he knows has been stolen, he uses that information to force her into helping him. Flora only agrees to help him because she's certain once they catch up with the elusive Mr. Tucker, Lucas will see that he's innocent.These two get under each other's skin from the very beginning. It's nice the way they admit to their feelings while they learn more about each other. I liked both characters a great deal. The only issue I had was with Flora's unconditional defense of a man she barely knew. For a long time, it seemed that she was simply unwilling to put her trust in Lucas, but later on I came to realize they were more the result of the desperation of her situation and denial of her feelings for Lucas.I was glad to learn that the next book in the series involves Kyle Russell, the best friend of Lucas. We meet him in this book, but since there isn't any information on his background, it's okay to read these out of order. The second book is called Millie's Treasure and the third is Sadie's Secret. They're both on my watch list and I hope they drop in price soon! If you're interested in this book at all and haven't read this author before, I suggest you pick up the short story Miss Merriweather's Marriage. At the time of this review, it was still up for free. You've got nothing to lose! | 5.0 |
| 3706 | Gave five stars. I really enjoyed this romantic suspense story....Loved the characters....author made them seem real. Thanks to the author Tracy Cooper-Posey for a wonderful story. | 5.0 |
| 3707 | I have read 3 books now, beginning with Lexie & Sebastion's story in Deep Autumn Heat! I have really enjoyed this author's writing! SEBASTIAN is a famous chef in N.Y. & while he is home back in Star Harbor, joins his other 3 brothers, including his twin, Theo for Labor Day, to remember their father who died on his boat, some 20 years ago in a hurricane when he meets Lexi, a very excellent chef, & proud owner of the LMK diner in town & who is famous for her coconut cake!! The 2nd book, Theo & Avery's story in Blaze of Winter was just as good, but I really enjoyed Long Simmering Spring, probably due to the fact that Cole Grayson, brother of Val, Sebastian & Theo, fell for a beautiful girl, Julie, In high school, who left Star Harbor after high school to join the army! Cole comes back to Star Harbor & although he suffers with PTSD & is Star Harbor's sheriff, 're-connects with Julie, now the town's physician, their story had me so engrossed in the book, I could not put it down! Danger, suspenseful, & a truly touching & beautiful love story, I found myself really enjoying their story!!! Looking forward to reading the last book in the series, Val's story, the eldest of the Grayson brothers & a DEA agent, who I am sure I will very much enjoy his story as much a the others!! Buy all 4 of the books, but read in order, you will not be disappointed!!! | 5.0 |
| 3708 | An enjoyable story...likeable characters, interesting storyline...a little mystery, a little Amish culture, and a little romance. A perfect read for a quiet afternoon! | 5.0 |
| 3709 | Katelyn died in the car accident that Aspen believes was her doing. And now Katelyn won’t leave her alone. And then there’s the small issue of Aspen having a crush on Ben—Katelyn’s grieving boyfriend.Aspen is, in my opinion, the perfect representation of what gems in the YA category look—and read—like. It deals with social issues, while also maintaining an aura of dark satire around it.As a girl, Aspen has many petty issues that girls actually have. As a girl recovering from the trauma of an accident that led to a death of another young girl, Aspen has issues larger than she’d care to admit.Fortunately, I’ve never been in an accident myself, but when I looked at the way Aspen dealt with her PTSD—by really not dealing with it—I imagine that would be how a teenager would react. Also, Miss Crane did a wonderful job writing from the point of view of a teenager. It was exactly the way a teen would talk or react in certain situations.The book is very character driven and that’s good, because I found myself falling in love with every character—even Ninny, Aspen’s hippie, pot-smoking mother.Aspen herself is a joy to read, considering she is absolutely my favorite type of heroine. She’s independent, funny, smart, not to mention she’s kind of bizarre in front of her crush—Ben.Ben is kind of an enigma. He is the perfect example of mixed signals. I’m kind of still on the fence about whether or not I liked the fact that Ben was throwing all kinds of vibes at Aspen until the very end, but I’m willing to let that go because for me, the story was more about (not) dealing with PTSD and overcoming it.The story line—the actual story—isn’t revealed until the very end. Where the entire book only consists of Katelyn’s friends talking good about her, you find yourself curious to know about the real her—the one that only her close friends know about.I loved the supporting characters—Cass, Kim, Suzy—and the banter they provided. On a completely unrelated note: Note to Miss Rebekah Crane – We totally need a book on Kim and Cass.No seriously, you can’t help but love these two.The entire thing surrounding the Katelyn’s ghost following Aspen around was what drew me to the book in the first place. The ending was satisfying, but actually left me with more questions than anything.So was Katelyn a manifestation of Aspen’s guilt or was there really a ghost there?What about Kim and Cass? Will they ever come out to each other about their feelings?What’s in store for Ben and Aspen?Overall, Aspen has been one of THE best books this year, owing to the fact that the storyline was unique and the characters extremely lovable.Favorite Quotes:“You know what Im really mad at Katelyn for? I’m mad at her for not living. Happiness isn’t a given in life. And when you’re happy you should hold onto it.”“Don’t they know we’re all one accident away from death? There might not be a tomorrow for them to love each other.” | 4.0 |
| 3710 | once again documents the ability of man to be totally inhuman and fell justified to do so. The Nazi's were only the most graphic of theses groups which continue in many areas of the wool til today.. weel written and highly recommended | 5.0 |
| 3711 | Great book, my first one by this author. The intense suspense was surprising but a great addition. Hot, steamy and suspense...winner all day for me. I loved the interaction between Cydney and Shawn. Where can I find a sexy Shawn Miles??? I cannot wait to read the other stories about the ladies from Elite Events. | 5.0 |
| 3712 | I didn't know what to expect but could n t put this down...had to finish it..It was a clever story line...to let the reader in on where the missing child might be. The only change I would suggest is that the grandfather be taken in to be part of young family life as the child loved him so much. Satisfying ending w which I love ,don't you? | 5.0 |
| 3713 | If you were alive when JFK was assassinated, this is a must-have book. It will bring back the time and the sense of being rocked to our cores by the event and its aftermath. If you were not around, it is STILL a must-have book. It will introduce you to what it was like back then, not in a sensationalist way, but in the very close and personal accounts that the author was able to gather. You will be able to experience the America of that day in a way that cannot be truly experienced in a TV or film documentary, however well done. | 5.0 |
| 3714 | The book is well written and hold your interest. It unfolds well. I bought it for a friend - enjoyed the read. | 3.0 |
| 3715 | I loved this book and it made me interested in reading the rest of the series. I read this one first and I am reading Just Add Salt now. If I had any complaint and I don't really. I don't understand Spanish, but I usually got the gist of it...so I'm good. | 4.0 |
| 3716 | I enjoyed the twists of this book, but sometimes found the going back and forth from present took away from my enjoyment. I also found the "truth" (not to spoil it for readers) to be confusing... Toward the end, it felt like the dialogue was rushed toward an ending instead of flowing well as it had throughout the book. I think it is worth reading, but hope the author will take these things into consideration in her future works... | 4.0 |
| 3717 | How I wish I would have had this when my kids were little! It's such an amazing guide to things you need to know before you take off on your family vacation. And it is such a book you want to read in the winter time, planning every little detail ahead, just enjoying the very thing of planning. My advice if you're a family with younger kids - just get this as soon as possible and start making plans for your dream vacation! | 5.0 |
| 3718 | I started reading this book with guarded anticipation. Robert Parker is my all time favorite author, I did not believe someone could pick up where he left off. I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed the book, the banter was very close. Missed Susan around and definitely Hawk. I hope if there is another they are both back as central characters. That is the reason I would only give it 4 stars. | 4.0 |
| 3719 | "Philosophers Who Believe" is a definite keeper. Eleven of today's most popular Christian Philosophers were asked to write a short autobiography and the outcome is fascinating. Every Christian interested in Apologetics will quickly devour this book. The stumbling blocks our authors dealt with are detailed as they found their way to Christ. Each and every story is fascinating yet all came to Christianity if far different ways. "Philosophers Who Believe" was recommend to me by the late Charles Colson. It is well worth your time and treasure. | 5.0 |
| 3720 | I like Sarah Tolerance because she ignores the strictures of her times and lives her life as she wants to. She is a skilled swordswoman and is successful as an inquiry agent which is a field dominated by men. The ending of this book had an interesting twist which surprised me, I never saw it coming. Very entertaining! | 5.0 |
| 3721 | I found the story a bit stilted, but the plot which occurs in the time of Shakespeare isn't bad. It's a bit unusual but carries you along. | 3.0 |
| 3722 | I have this one in hardback but now I can carry it with me all the time on my Kindle! | 5.0 |
| 3723 | This was such a great story. I love the characters and couldn't wait to see what the next chapter had to offer. I would recommend this story to all of my friends and family! Get your copy today | 5.0 |
| 3724 | This is the first Danny Logan Mystery I've had the pleasure of reading. It most certainly won't be the last.I really enjoyed meeting him and sharing this incredible dance! He sure can get into some tough spots, it is a unrelenting mystery that had me going right to the end! And what an ending it is! I actually thought I'd finally got it, then BAM, ....OMG, What? Wow, OK........"Real" Ending, doing my happy dance.Well Done M.D. Grayson. | 5.0 |
| 3725 | I was one of the lucky few who received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I must start off by saying I especially loved this book because MJ was an older woman and Dylan was much younger man. MJ moved back home and is starting over after an abusive marriage & messy divorce, boring job and having a child with autism. Dylan is her best friends brother whom she has had feelings for since they were younger. Come to find out Dylan has had feelngs for MJ too back then. She decides to join a gym which she later finds out that Dylan owns. Their feelings for each other surface but MJ has a major problem with the age difference. Dylan sees nothing wrong and continues to pursue MJ. I don' t want to give away too much but I'm glad MJ wised up and got her feelings for Dylan in check. Dylan amazed me by how he dealt with Sadie. The ex husband got what he deserves. This story shows that older women can still pull them young men. It made it more special because they are interracial. Looking for the follow-up story. Great Job Roxy!! | 5.0 |
| 3726 | At some point we all kind of want to be our own bosses. Most of us didn't take classes in business management or even know where to begin. There are many books out there on the subject, but this one is a great start for anyone. You can really start being your own boss soon.You learn some of the many reasons to start your own business as well as how to make your ideas start to come together. With the help of a checklist and learning not to do everything by yourself you too can get a handle on a small business. While the book can't help you a certain type of business, its great to get your inspired for starting a small business!Very nice style of writing, and all ideas clearly explained. The author does not leave you guessing on what they said, and you can find yourself inspired. | 5.0 |
| 3727 | I just finished with book three in the secret refuge series. I was so enamored with jessielynn and her family I bought the next book as soon as I finished the previous. The faith portrayed in this series was so powerful it was as though your own faith was bolstered. The merging of races into whole families each depending on the other was a powerful awakening. Prejudices will never die but a few will grow beyond them. Thank God for the few!! The writing and storytelling was wonderful. I plan to reread the series again in the near future so I can catch the nuances I missed on first read. God bless all | 5.0 |
| 3728 | Moms are the greatest thing on this earth ( now for info i am an dad and do not mind saying dads are great too:-)). That said and done the recipes in the books were a great collection, should help work something out with my 7 year old and make somethng special for the mothers day coming up. Lets celebrate the moms and thanks for making it easy :-) | 5.0 |
| 3729 | LOVE this series! Jake is amazingly hot & sweet! Read this book 3 times & cry everytime! Need more Jake! | 5.0 |
| 3730 | This is a fun book if not a great book. But I will continue to read M. Locke's novels because of the education I get about some women in the American-Victorian age. | 4.0 |
| 3731 | In this turn of this century tale, Miss Charlotte Gregory is a new graduate of Fannie Farmers School of Cookery in search of a job where she can display her culinary gifts. She would like to own her own restaurant, but to be successful, she must first get some experience in the form of a job. That doesn’t look too good for her when one of the most famous chefs in Saint Paul refuses to hire her and vows that she will never work in any restaurant in the city.Dr. Joel Brooks is a promising young physician with a heart for his patients and also a group of orphans. He meets his match in Charlotte Gregory, who in addition to training in the culinary arts, has been taught about proper nutrition and the feeding of the sick. Charlotte believes that he is stuck in the dark ages in his attitude toward the feeding of the ill. Sparks fly! Throw in misplaced funds at the hospital, a young sister with a theatrical career, and a nurse who wants to thwart romance and you have a delightful read.I always enjoy reading the Author’s Notes at the end of books. They range from deep spiritual insights to interesting historical facts. In this case, the information about Miss Farmer’s School of Cookery, was very interesting and informative. Be sure you don’t skip this part!I received this book from NetGalley for my honest opinion. | 4.0 |
| 3732 | I enjoyed the story of Lucy and Conn. Conn is the Prince of the selkies. He sees Lucy's face in the water of what is to be. I like the way the characters in the previous books are also in this one. You can also read this alone and not in the series and still know what is going on.I have had the pleasure to meet Virginia Kantra and found her to be such a lovely woman and friendly. | 5.0 |
| 3733 | I'll admit, I brought this book about a month ago, but was putting off reading it. I knew it was dark and I wanted to be in the right space to enjoy it. With that being said, I am sooooooo glad I read this book and I regret taking so long. Yes it's gritty and raw. It's not for the fair of heart, or those not open to experience another persons story. Reading the blurb I couldn't picture a happy ending. I kept thinking Stockholm or something. But I have interesting tastes and didn't want to pass up on a possible gem. Winters does a great job weaving a tale that takes you out of the comfort zone of what is normal, but helps to shine a light in what should be utter darkness. There is no crazy annoying cliffhanger, but I'm glad I bought book two already,can't wait to read what happens next with Tess and Q. | 5.0 |
| 3734 | I had high hopes for this book about a Venetian monk who, despite never leaving his cell, is trying to create the best, most complete map of the world. I was hoping for something akin to a Calvino or Borges, even if it didn't, of course, match that level (which to be fair would be extremely hard to do).Instead, I had a very tough time even finishing it, and that in a book that comes in at only 150 pages, which should normally be a bout a two or 2 1/2 hour read. But I kept putting it down, or finding something else to do. Simply put, there just wasn't enough "there there". Not enough mystery, not enough of the fantastic, not enough lyricism, not enough characterization. I cared about neither the places described nor the main character, and since there is no action, that was pretty much it for the book. I don't like to belabor the point about a book I don't care for--feels too much like beating up on someone unnecessarily. So I'll just say it was too flat for me. Not recommended. | 2.0 |
| 3735 | This book is such a sad story with a sad ending. The young girl who falls in love and when her boyfriend convinces her that he loves her and wants to marry her. He asks her to marry him and being a very young girl she says yes. Once she is convinced of that they begin having sex. Once she becomes pregnant he leaves for home to get things ready for them. He tells he will be gone for about 2 weeks to actually leave never planning to return. This young girl has very hard times. In the end she has her baby and it is given up for adoption, she marries a much older man whom she doesn't love and lives next door to her family and that is the end. | 3.0 |
| 3736 | I usually read paranormal romance this is the first gay paranormal romance I've read. To be honest I didn't even know any such thing existed. Glad I found it. It was a (hot) read. It also had a good story line. Not just romance and adult scenes but some action, battles and such. I've read it twice :) | 5.0 |
| 3737 | When I pick BHE Convicted I knew that it was from all the male POV's. I read some reviews and a lot of the readers complain about a repeat of Convicted but, it did say Tony's POV which means everything thru his eyes so it bond to give you the same scenes but, with his opinion of the situation. But, I respect everyone's opinion and here's mine. When I started reading BHE Convicted it gave me passage to go back and fourth. I found out of his thoughts regarding the fire in the estate and how he was put in jail. I also saw how Tony's friendship with Brent actually got to be a friendship because before Brent was his dog who only listen to Orders. Tom was a friend who step up to the plate when needed and John was a husband, co-counsel, lawyer, Brother-in-law, and friend who went thru hell and still was a rock to Emily. Emily I really wanted to like her but, I hate her for all her action. But, yet I'm a sister and I put myself in her shoes and even though she was wrong I understood that she had fail as a sister once and she wasing going to do it again. Harry I love him he was able to put aside his feelings and do what needed to be done. Phil hands down best protection ever!! Phil took by heart Claire protection and never let her down.***********Spoilers************When Tony was in jail every day made him a better man. When I finish Convicted I like Tony but, I didn't Love him. In jail he saw a shrink. He learn that freedom was a gift of life. He was sorry for letting Claire go to jail. He learn the hard way how it felt taking someone else's will, freedom, and thoughts. They say karma is a hell of a b***h and just like what he did to Claire he also had his morning and nights routine counts which he hated. He had little to no access to phone calls or internet. And, most of all he wasing independent in jail he was like everyone else he wasing special he had obligations and if he didn't comply there would be consequences. Since, the first book when I met Tony I hated him he didn't deserve Claire. I often thought why on earth would she marry him but, I some how came to the conclusion that she started to love him because she felt secure. He gave her a fairy tale of a life by marrying her and she saw the real Anthony the man who was also a victim without knowing it. Tony as a character made progress in every book but, he was straight humble in this one he learn to put Claire's and Nichol's needs and wants before his and most of all he learn what a real family is and that money isn't happiness. I love the ending and regarding Patricia her being left out as a mystery was good with me because it's human nature for something's to be left unknown. Overall Mrs. Romig I salute you on a very well written book you deserve so much more. I look forward on reading something new from you and until next time.FYI longest review ever | 5.0 |
| 3738 | I liked the first book, and I enjoyed this second one even more. The writing was smoother, the plot more defined, and the wonderful rag-tag collection of characters grew and settled and fought and struggled their way through another roller-coaster of an adventure. I really loved the way the main characters start to deal with healing the damages of their tragic pasts. Fun reading. | 4.0 |
| 3739 | This is the first book I've read in this series and I am glad it was a standalone. You don't have to read the others to understand this one. Ethan and Beau's story was so beautiful. Out of all the m/m romances I've read, this one outshines them all. Well done! I highly recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 3740 | Great story, totally unpredictable. the writer keeps you guessing until the very last minute who the real murdered is. Totally recommended. | 4.0 |
| 3741 | I love Damien !!! this is different from other Tycoon's series. and its a crossover with the Anderson series and from this book I followed the Anderson series!! I love the way it was written and the twist of the story | 5.0 |
| 3742 | The book starts with the assassination of JFK and spies abd CIA. And all the thrill stops there. The whole story revolves around the very common stories of a "lady lover" of an important person , the discovery of pot and alcohol of a teen, and the chase to find the missing "lady lover" , except the reader knows from the beginning where she is located and why.Everything is predictable, and sheds no light on the tragic end of a famous president. | 2.0 |
| 3743 | I bought it just to read Jacqueline Carey's short story, but all of them are interesting. It's a good book to read before bed :) | 5.0 |
| 3744 | The vicious, highly competitive world of academia provided the ideal setting for this legal thriller. I admit I was hooked on the mystery and kept turning the pages to discover the answer. | 4.0 |
| 3745 | I really enjoyed this book- It kept me look forward to the next time I opened it up-- I recommend highly recommend this book! | 5.0 |
| 3746 | Any interested reader would do MUCH better by reading the books Lauren Bacall wrote about her life. The are straight-forward, fascinating, factual and well written. | 3.0 |
| 3747 | Unknown to her controlling parents, Jenny Martin travels to Kaylerville, Texas to get her deceased sister’s young daughter and bring her home. She’s surprised to find the girl adopted and well-loved by the local, bachelor doctor. When Jenny realizes that a man has followed her from Cleveland and acts like he knows her well, she’s stunned. Nothing is turning out as she’d planned, including her heart’s pull.I enjoyed this book, but it was so predictable, it took all the tension out of it. It was written in third person, which I prefer, but occasionally it would lapse into a sentence of first person. It also had a couple of unnecessary commas. All in all, however, it was enjoyable, so I gave it 4.5 stars. At least it was a clean read, so I didn’t have to worry about sludging through profanity or explicit sex scenes, and it ends happily. | 5.0 |
| 3748 | Cute pictures, pretty basic | 3.0 |
| 3749 | I did not care for this book. The character development was nonexistent or maybe I just didn't like them. Bill the angel was particularly annoying. I read a lot, about 5 books a week, but this is one book I wish I had skipped. It also does not have a plot and no real ending obviously wanting you to continue with the series. Not going to happen. | 1.0 |
| 3750 | Terrific characters, great plot, great combination of action and dialog. Love the gay couple, though maybe the baby is a bit over the top. And I'm worried about Francine - Hope she gets help in the next book in the series. (There will be a next book, please?) | 5.0 |
| 3751 | It is a very good book and a well researched document, good to read too. Apart from the usual numerous mistakes Anglo-Saxon authors commit when they try to use terms in languages other than English I can only add the criticism that not only parts of the Catholic Church opposed Hitler as indicated by the author but also parts of the Protestant Church probably to a greater extent. Everything else seems to me to be authentic. | 5.0 |
| 3752 | WOW, and then WOW again! I just finished this book and went immediately to Amazon to order the other 4 books in this amazing series. I couldn't put this down and I bet the next 4 books in this series will be just as hot. Your an awesome writer and you captured me from the beginning. I would recommend this book with 10 stars!!! Can't wait to start book 2, and 3,4 & 5. I really love the character of Pearl and every woman needs her very own Alexandre! Whew...white HOT!!! | 5.0 |
| 3753 | Could hardly put it down. A real nail biter at the end. I felt like I was there with her. Would recommend to anyone who likes mystery thriller books. | 5.0 |
| 3754 | Lectura agradable, personajes queribles, la historia es dulce y muy romántica. Ideal para los que gustan de las historias románticas, erotismo suave. La recomiendo. | 4.0 |
| 3755 | Great read filled with humor and a great message on a Mother's love..words if wisdom written, spoken from the heart. | 5.0 |
| 3756 | Whoa, what a powerful story. It starts out swinging…quite literally, and doesn’t quit. I was not expecting the emotional punch that Jared’s story slammed into my gut. I was not expecting to want to climb into my Nook and beat the crap out of his family.Jared is a twin, one who adores his overachieving brother, but the sentiment is not returned. This entire superficial family is the epitome of selfishness and pride; one that cares not about their sons’ individuality, but their own self interest. Jared struggles with saying things without thinking them through. He pops off without thinking, but not with malice. Thus, we get to the crux of this story and how he ends up disowned, grievously injured, and cast out by those who should have loved him unconditionally.Donovan, a hottie ginger, is the brother of Sophie, Jared’s twin brother’s pregnant girlfriend. Donovan meets and falls for Jared in the hospital. He is there for his sister who feels responsible for Jared’s devastating injuries. She is, in my mind, partly responsible for Jared being there, as she did use Jared’s weakness against him. However, this screwed up family, especially the dad and the brother, would have found a different avenue to try and destroy Jared eventually. So yeah, she was wrong, but not to blame.Donovan is just too cute. He is one big giant glitter-bug that I found to be completely perfect for Jared. Together they help Jared to not just get back on his feet again, but to find love as well. These guys were made for each other, and for Sophie and her unborn child. They will be the family that Jared never had and give him what he always deserved – love and acceptance.This is a short novella, yes, but one that packs a serious punch, and is deserving of every star. Highly recommended read to everyone. | 5.0 |
| 3757 | Between the repeated text and the missing text I honestly can't say if I'm enjoying this book. Did no one check the text before putting the book out for the public. Every few pages the text skips so I have to guess what happened and then a whole page repeats. Dreadfully aggravating. | 1.0 |
| 3758 | I have found the entire series to be very entertaining and will continue to purchase future books. Just a reminder authors please take a little more time editing your work. | 5.0 |
| 3759 | I'd never read Bass before and, after reading "Flesh and Bone," I can't say I'm inclined to again. He is reasonably skilled at characterization, the forensic detail was well researched, and the plot line is interesting enough, when he focuses on it. The book's downfall (and by "downfall" I mean "cliff it hurls itself from") is giving too much voice to a pet issue that has no relevance to the story. The book's protagonist spends significant page time explaining, of all things in the middle of a murder mystery, why he thinks creationists are intellectually bankrupt. It's handled so poorly and aggresively that it's not a subplot so much as an angry crusade. This is a major personal hangup for Bass, I guess.It's one thing for a character to make insulting remarks to other characters. It's just part of the story. It's quite another when the author himself seems to be directly insulting a large chunk of his readers, which is what happens here. The protagonist is a professor and makes his anti-intelligent design points by belittling and insulting any of his students who don't accept the spontaneous generation parts of macro evolution theory. Nothing Richard Dawkins wrote was ever this mean spirited. And if you think I'm giving too much attention in the critique of a thriller novel to what is essentially a distracting subject that has nothing to do with the story, then you have an excellent idea what it's like to read "Flesh and Bone." | 2.0 |
| 3760 | Gabriella is a young lady who enjoys her life in the country, treating animals and trying her best to keep up the veterinary practice left vacant by her deceased father. Although her father was the second son of a Viscount, she was never given the opportunity to have a Season and in fact, would just as soon stay in the country making the best of her situation. Her mother, however, has other ideas and persuades her older daughter, Angela and wife of a baronet, to invite Gabriella to London for a Season - invitation to include the provision of all the clothing and accoutrements necessary.Gabriella, knowing Angela is not a very pleasant woman, has no choice but to abide by her mother's wishes and heads out to London with her maid. During the first stop of the post chaise, Gabriella sees a very sad, severely beaten horse being led to the stables and she goes off the deep end wanting to know who the owner is, etc. When she finds out where the owner is ensconced, she accosts him, calling him to account for the treatment of the horse. Unbeknownst to Gabriella, she has just encountered the Duke of Ravenham and he has other priorities than to take a scolding from someone who looks to be no more than a simple servant. She realizes the best she can do is go treat the horse's wounds as best as she can and then gets back on the post chaise and continues on to London.Once she arrives in London, she is disheartened to learn that her sister is even more cold and calculating than she had previously thought. Concurrently, the Duke of Ravenham (Dexter) has lost a wager and finds himself agreeing to "take on" a fresh young lady who has just arrived from the country and sponsor her for the Season. Imagine his surprise when he realizes it is the young woman who gave him a scolding. Imagine Gabriella's surprise when she realizes the man she confronted back at the inn is the almighty Duke of Ravenham.As time goes on, it seems Dexter might not be as cruel to animals as Gabriella thought and conversely, it seems that Gabriella, when dressed up and beautified doesn't seem quite so drab as the young lady who accosted Dexter at the inn. This was a very refreshing read mostly due to the fact that Gabriella was feisty, honest, non-superficial and all that was honorable in her dealings with people. In the end, these qualities gave her what she wanted in life. | 5.0 |
| 3761 | I love this book! Not only are the recipes authentic and very delicious, I love to just sit and read through the book and enjoy the beautiful pictures throughout. I previously had a copy and lent it to someone and they never returned it so I was thrilled to find another copy! | 5.0 |
| 3762 | I found this book very difficult to follow. I understand that the author was trying to write from the mentally ill patients point of view, however, it just left me lost. I would not recommend this book. How anyone read this and then said that would be an amazing movie is beyond me. | 1.0 |
| 3763 | While I enjoy Michael Lee West's books, I wish she had an editor who could keep her on track. I've been thrown off by plot inconsistencies more than once in West's books, and in A Teeny Bit of Trouble, it wasn't just the plot but the characters which veered wildly out of control. Teeny's actions seem more in service to the plot that true to the character's development, and a number of her actions are just plain confusing if not completely unlikely.And then the arachnoids. Is it really possible that this book could go through the publishing process without anyone realizing that the long sequence on spiders used the term arachnoids instead of arachnids (over and over and over again)? I'm always distressed by poor grammar in print, but this goes a step further with educational ignorance. I found it to be an unhappy distraction. | 3.0 |
| 3764 | I've read all of the "Murder in...." books and have enjoyed every one of them! The theme of this book is a bit darker than usual for Thompson's gaslight mysteries. There is much more of a focus on the crimes against women than Sarah & Frank's investigation. It is a wonderful story! | 5.0 |
| 3765 | This is a very well written book on the sometimes forgotten battle for Saipan. Mr. Goldberg has done a great job of interviewingveterans from this battle to make the book really come alive.He not only tells the stories of the G.I.'s in the battle - but of the issues with the command structure of having a Marine Colonel -Holland Smith (Howlin' Mad Smith) over command of Colonel Ralph Smith with the 27th ARMY division and the story and repercussions of having him relived of command during the peak of the battle.Goldberg has really done his research on this book, and it was a treat to read, and I've many, many books on WWII, and this is in my top 10. Enjoy it! | 5.0 |
| 3766 | This book was very well written and kept my interest at every page! | 5.0 |
| 3767 | A dead hubby's spirit lingers and accepts the new man? I believe in the super natural and this makes a nice story. The book isn't meant to be theologically correct, but it is entertaining and fun. | 4.0 |
| 3768 | I did not mind reading this book, it was a modern story, written over an old fashioned trope. The bad father exerts his pressure on the son making him leave his childhood sweetheart and so on. Also surprisingly these two people were around 30yrs old but seemed much younger, they hardly spoke with one another, and they certainly did not talk about the important things, such as her past abuse. That was very quickly swept under the rug by Reese. I found the entire book disconnected. I am going to go ahead and read the book about Hemi, if only because that is an odd name for a Hero. Onwards!!! | 2.0 |
| 3769 | If you know Chris Kresser's website and podcasts, then you will literally hear his uniquely droll, intelligent voice resonating through the pages of this book, making it a pleasure to read. It is written for a fairly general reading public, assuming nothing of what the reader might already know about biochemistry, physiology and human anthropology. So it takes the reader through some complicated questions in a very step by step fashion, qualifying its terms and sparing the reader the vast tomes of footnotes that have informed the text. Some of us would have been very happy to see all those footnotes at the bottom of each page, and would prefer less of the basic explanation and more detail. But for most readers, that lack of specialist clutter will no doubt be welcome. You can find the references and more details on his website.If you are new to the idea of eating ancestrally (or "paleo"), this book is a very balanced and rigorous introduction which is also incredibly practically orientated. It is based on Kresser's considerable clinical experience in functional/integrative medicine, as well has dogged absorption in peer-reviewed scientific literature. So it is a complete guide to transforming a diet based on nutrient-poor foods to one beaming with health, and to overcoming autoimmune problems, gut disorders, weight gain, dislipidemia, metabolic syndrome and various other things. But it also has plenty of tips for the more seasoned nutritional self-hacker.I bought it thinking I might give it to someone else because I already knew everything in it. But the sense of being reminded of all these different valuable perspectives compacted into one book has actually been really pleasurable, even though not much in it has surprised or newly informed me.I have now scribbled on it too much with a pencil to give it to anyone! So it looks like I might buying some more copies.... | 5.0 |
| 3770 | A set of characters with interesting personalities get caught up in a technological nightmare in a unique setting. I really enjoyed the main character development as a flawed but strong and determined insanely smart yet loving father/nerd/fighter. I will read more from this author. I can see this made into a movie | 5.0 |
| 3771 | Perfect Kind of Trouble is a good book with a unique story line. Kayla had thought her dad had abandoned her believing her mother's lies. She also has the resentment of now being handcuffed to the man her father treated like a son. All while searching for their inheritance. | 4.0 |
| 3772 | Once again there's yet another series that Gena Showalter has sucked me into, and once again it's a genre that I don't typically read or get into. I found The Darkest Night through my local online library and debated as to wether or not I'd read it, in the end because it was a Gena Showalter book I checked it out. I was not let down, I really enjoyed The Darkest Night and as a result I just HAVE to read the next book in the series. | 4.0 |
| 3773 | The Book Started Good but it Got Boring Quick It kept going in Circle till It lost me this is not a Easy Read I actually read It to put me to sleep after a half of a chapter you will be Zzzzzzzz Melatonin don't got nothing on this book. | 1.0 |
| 3774 | This is another of the wonderful Kincaid stories. Caroline brings you in to Gabe and Katie's lives and keeps you rooting for a good outcome for poor Katie. Accused of murder,accosted at the circus, and finding her love in a most unusual way. Fortunes and fun, giants and weddings murderers and lovers keep you involved with this story until the end. I recommend that you don't start the story before bed because you won't be able to put it down so you won't get any sleep. | 5.0 |
| 3775 | Loved the stories, enjoyed each character as well as the story lines, well worth the time to read, definitely recommend this one | 5.0 |
| 3776 | I've read this whole series in the last three days. They are romances that are not too mushy or overly sexy. The Lodge sounds like such a wonderful place. I'd love to visit if it were real. | 5.0 |
| 3777 | Got it for a friend who also was having a knee replacement after I had mine. This book really helps. | 5.0 |
| 3778 | I got a kindle for Christmas and this is the first book I ordered. I was unfamiliar with the author's work, but I took a chance on it. It is very dark and depressing and long. I am forcing myself to get through it, but I am thinking I will not make it. | 2.0 |
| 3779 | I have enjoyed this series very much and hope there will be more with other communities, other bad guys, and such. | 5.0 |
| 3780 | This series is very funny. You can almost imagine yourself getting into some of the situations these women get into. Its great to see how they are always there for one another and to what extent they will go to. Enjoyed the read | 4.0 |
| 3781 | Man oh man....this book was awesome and heartfelt. This poor girl didn't deserve none of that. I like the way it was written. I finished it within a couple hours. I can't wait for part 2.....I'm very eager | 5.0 |
| 3782 | its a gift that hasn't been given so i have no feedback on it for a month at least to get any review from the reader | 4.0 |
| 3783 | I thought this bok was very goo! It surprised me about Rosie. I didnt know that much about her and I see her in a whole new light. Everything about the book was an eye opener.Like what used to go on in the chuch and the nuns. She grew and learned from her exsperiences and became a great actress and person, I applaud her! I hope she will always grew strong and with a good sense of humor. I hope to see more of her now that I know the real her. Thanks Rosie for sharing! | 5.0 |
| 3784 | I loved it!! It is an amazing love story that comes with a lot of emotions!! It turns out, that both Livvie and Kaleb are both tortured souls. Even though he was hired to kidnap her, he protects her all the time. | 5.0 |
| 3785 | This was a short read that wasn't especially interesting or informative. | 3.0 |
| 3786 | Really enjoyed this book and I passed on the suggestion to read it to my mother will definitely identify with the grand mother. I would recommend this book to anyone. | 5.0 |
| 3787 | I think the book “Empty” was a good book because it had a strong plot. This book really made me think about what people would do if the world ran out of oil. Oil is a nonrenewable resource. It made me open my eyes and think about what could happen in the very near future. In this book you learn about events in the world. It also shows how people change after a disaster occurs. Our environment is not a high priority to many people. Mostly everyone one in our world has all the necessities they need.Gwen Jones came up with a solution to the problem. She made ethanol in a still from corn. After the super hurricane trucks could not drive through the flood, she decided to plant fruits and vegetables. Gwen said that the world was ending and the new world was beginning. The town became greedy and after the solution they all cared for each other. Overall I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend this book to readers who like to think about problems that can occur.~Jazmin, 7th grader | 5.0 |
| 3788 | "It's almost Halloween, and Kristan ("Stan") Connor is happily settled in her green Victorian home in Frog Ledge, Ct. Her life has changed so much since leaving her high-pressure job and the city and starting a new business creating delicious, nutritious and organic treats and meals for cats and dogs. Nutty, her Maine Coon Cat, and caring canines, Henry and Scruffy all put their paw/seal of approval on Stan's concoctions. Along with other treat orders, Stan agrees to do a dog costume party for a client, which will be held on the property of the nearby "Happy Cow Farm, owned and operated by the Hoffman Family as part of a Dairy Cooperative. The Hoffmans have created a Halloween Haven, complete with a corn maze as an added attraction for the residents of Frog Ledge, as well as helping to raise some much needed funds. Stan barely has the Dog Costume Party underway, and the corn maze has its spooky souls all in place, when something a lot scarier is discovered within its depths--Hal Hoffman's lifeless body! Fingers point in many directions, but, who would benefit from Hal's demise? Or did he have cruel enemies no one knew about, including his overworked and underappreciated wife, Emmalee, who wanted him out of the way permanently? As per the norm, Stan sets her mixing bowls and dog biscuit cutters aside and dons her sleuthing cap. Will her sleuthing place her in mortal danger, or in the arms of hunky bar owner Jake McGee? Sometimes the best intentions result in just the opposite of effects. I'm so glad Ms. Mugavero responded to my request and has graciously included a dog bone cake and pumpkin cookie recipes for those four-legged furry family members in our lives. If you enjoyed Stan's previous escapades in Ms. Mugavero's first book, "Kneading to Die", you'll be more than pleased with this current work and impatiently anticipating the next. In the meantime, why not pack up some yummy treats and visit your local animal shelter for some much-needed one on one time with some forlorn, furry residents? We all know Nutty, Henry, Scruffy and Duncan would approve! Cozy Lovers, make room on your shelf for this one!Nancy Narma | 4.0 |
| 3789 | The book is right for our two year old Grandson who loves dogs. The book has the soft feel like a dog's fur. It was a nice Valentine gift. | 4.0 |
| 3790 | One of Dr. Silver's first statements in this book is the declaration that "Congestive Heart Failure" is a TERRIBLE name for this condition - one that causes anyone who receives this diagnosis to feel that he or she is bound to drop dead very soon, if not immediately. (I know that's how I felt; fortunately, I have a wonderful cardiologist who followed his announcement to me with instant reassurance that there were plenty of things to do to manage it, and even move toward better health.)The entire book is written from a point of reasoned optimism (without a hint of condescension, pandering, or Pollyanna-like fantasies)... Yes; it is serious, and yes, there is plenty to be done to allow the decent expectation of a reasonable life for some time to come. The medical information is clear, concise, and understandable - the way you'd like all of your doctors to talk with you, all the time - and the way the good ones do, when they can take the time. There is plenty of information on the known causes of "CHF," the various manifestations, why certain protocols work, what to avoid, what different common medications do, and how they do it, and so on. It's a "quick read," and, IMHO, an inspiring one. This book does not blithely say there's "no problem;" it says there IS one, here's what it is, you can live with it, and here's how to do that.There is also a glossary of medical terms included, and a substantial listing of available relevant websites and support groups. (And there are plenty of them out there!)All in all, I am extremely grateful to Dr. Silver for having written this book. If you have been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, or know someone who has, grab this book right now. | 5.0 |
| 3791 | This book is well written and a good first book in a series. I am looking forward to the next one. | 5.0 |
| 3792 | I knew close to nothing about Nero, so I was very interested in reading this book. The author paints an intimate portrait of an emperor who may have been badly misunderstood and whose musical accomplishments were astonishing.I had also never realized how significant astrology was in the lives of ruling-class Romans. From an informational point of view alone, it was well worth reading.Beyond that, the character portraits were very well drawn and gave the story a direct and immediate sense.I highly recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 3793 | I get tired of buying things for Amazon then they want me to write a review on it when I have not had time to read it. | 4.0 |
| 3794 | I feel nothing but gratitude in being able to read a 20+ year slice of extinct gene research in just a few days. The understanding of the lay person is greatly enhanced by such works. There was enough detail in overcoming the difficulties of extracting and reading the DNA for the reader to appreciate the dedication of this team. Also provided was good insight into the methods of interpreting the different or identical DNA sequences in understanding human population history. Either confirming or disproving previous hypotheses and creating new hypotheses based on logical explanation of these differences or similarities in different population groups. | 5.0 |
| 3795 | In tournaments some people still use this too often and too often they are out of the money. Wait til I have 10's or highter. | 3.0 |
| 3796 | This book was heard to put down. The storyline was good. I'm looking forward to reading more books by this author. | 5.0 |
| 3797 | As usual, this one of a series of Plum's novels kept me in stitches. What an imagination she has! Whenever I want a fast reading enjoyable read, I order one of Plum's kindle books. | 4.0 |
| 3798 | This was an excellent book, as was the other in the series. I am very impatiently waiting for the third book. Please hurry :) | 5.0 |
| 3799 | This is a great series and I would recommend it to anyone who likes mysteries. Great author. Great service and would do it again. | 5.0 |
| 3800 | ** 4.5 Beautiful Stars **This review won’t reflect back on the plot or what’s going on in the characters’ lives; I won’t spoil the review with quotes, highlights or their ups & downs, because you need to experience this book. Jump in blindly and just read it; read and let everything sink in, soak it up and see the deeper meaning in it.I’m glad I continued reading this book; until the 65% mark I still wasn’t sure what I should think about it. I had the feeling something is missing –almost like as if I was waiting something to happen. It felt flat; nothing really ‘happened’. Until I realized it wasn’t the book, it was me. I was blind/oblivious to the obvious.I started the book with the wrong mindset; I already prepared myself for a romance book between two young adults that fall in love, have some drama, endure some hardship, and in the end find their way back to each other.I WAS WRONG … and I’m thankful I kept reading. After the 65% mark it made literally click in my head and I saw the broader picture in the story. A story so beautiful written, and to the same time so meaningful that you could only keep on reading to ‘follow’ what’s going to happen, where life takes these people.This book made me think, it made me reflect on my own past and previous actions. The prologue caught my attention and the epilogue broke me apart – I was a crying mess at the end. The ending was so touching, beautiful, but simple to the same time that I was in awe. I wanted what those two had; I wanted to experience what they had; I wanted to feel what it feels to love and be in love like they were.After I finished the book I couldn’t fall asleep, despite being 4am in the morning. My head was processing everything I’ve read –the feelings of these characters, their promises they made, their vows to each other- I just couldn’t let go…I’m still getting very emotional thinking about it and actually re-read the epilogue to feel again the love they still share…and yeah, tears were falling again.Read this book as a memoir for a loved one, or read it as a sign of deep love…a love that pushed through so much grief and never gave up.Don’t start this book looking for a fancy NA book, filled with super drama, alpha, super steamy scenes and unnecessary bs in it. This book is about life; the plain reality of it, showing that you can’t influence what happens in it but you can make the best out of it. This book teaches us a lot about life, about love, dreams and hopes. Most importantly, it showed us true love exists.It was perfect…. I finished it and wished I could go back in time in hope to find the same or something similar to what Hunter and Ellison shared.Ellison James turned the life of Hunter upside down; she was a bitch, she was rude, she was sarcastic BUT she was the best thing that could have happened to him…Enjoy their beautiful, one in a kind love story…a love that lasted over 50yrs and beyond… a story that will touch your heart.”Our lives are like books, Hunter. Each day is a new page – each year, a new chapter. Just like books, our lives end; but our stories….those are never forgotten. We live on in the heart and thoughts of those who loved us.”… And their story will definitely live on ….ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review | 4.0 |
| 3801 | Lots of recovery, some good humor, and super relatable despite not having kids of my own. Worth a read. Period | 4.0 |
| 3802 | Excellent book. First time I have read book by this author, but it won't be my last.Very suspenseful story. | 5.0 |
| 3803 | I received this book as a goodreads giveaway. I hit the jackpot with this one! Very well written story with great character development. This book flows so smoothly while it takes you into some serious relationship issues. The author does a very good job in creating true-to-life characters with some serious flaws. Not only does this novel express how important God is regarding our decisions and healing, it shows how having Christian friends and family can make a positive impact when we go through difficult times.I highly recommend this novel for anyone who has had a difficult relationship and for those considering entering the dating world. | 5.0 |
| 3804 | 4 Butterflies!I already have read *and loved* I See London, the first book in this great series, and because I was lazy, I still haven't posted my review... and while I was sure that this ride couldn't get more crazy and deliciously epic... Ms. Cleeton proved me exactly how wrong could I be making that statement.London Falling picks up the fall after Maggie's freshman year with Maggie anxiously awaiting Samir's arrival after their intimate night the day before summer break, so as you imagine, Maggie is shocked to hear that Samir hadn't broken up with his girlfriend even after their night and their wedding plans is still on!As you can see and imagine I was angry and confused, because after everythint that has happened between those two, after a night like that, after all the love and their strong feeling they have one for another... how could Samir go and leave me... ahem.... Maggie, like that! Tell me way should I forgive that... stupid hotness of a male perfection and give him another chance? Why should Maggie do it?!Well she doesn't, for the most part of this book, and to see both of them at each other throat... it was an awful and hot experience in the same time! Because when those two are together the sparks are flying everwhere and their chemistry is off the charts. But so is their relationship, because Samir has a responsabilty to mantain the tradition and his father's footsteps,even more so growing up in Lebanon within a powerful political family is not without its pressures, to succeed, to make the family proud, to marry the right person, and with his father's presence ... let's just say that said someone is on my bad list...This time we 'hear' his voice and finally understand him and his actions more than in the first book.But even more so,, there's a difference from previous book because they grow up so much, their emotional connection bides them even more and while they complete each other, they also become a better person- Maggie letting herself free, and Samir becoming the great book boyfriend that we knew he could be from the very first page...and their chemistry is there like always, but this time they don't hide from their feelings, but also, they can't indulge either...Final Decision: If you want a book about impossible relationship with a hot from abroad college boy, where you learn that to sometimes you become free only if you let yourself shy away from the clutches of a life already planned for you by your own blood... | 4.0 |
| 3805 | First of all, this is not a devotional book. The book is actually a collection of 365 essays on Paganism, history, and meditations of contemporary western culture. Not every day's entry has anything to do with that day or with the passage of time, which can be confusing at times, and at other times the connection is unclear (Jan 28 - "Charlemagne", I'm looking at you).However, this book does provide a wide variety of different reflections, meditations, and spiritual grit to keep a Pagan's daily practice in mind. There are a lot of great conversation starters in this book, and many of the historical essays offer a good inspiration for your own research. I find it to be very entertaining, and the fact that every entry is only one page makes this book great for someone who doesn't have a lot of free time to commit.I've had this book on my shelf for quite a while, and I find it's a good tool to give to Pagan-curious beginners who are looking for a good sampling of Pagan variety with which to start their own journey. | 3.0 |
| 3806 | looking through the book, I will probably use several of the patterns.The instructions are clear and easy to understand.I would recommend this book for anyone looking for a different project to do. | 3.0 |
| 3807 | This one goes right on the nightstand next to the bed…I’ll second that, for sure :)I am very big on the power of what is seemingly becoming a lost art form, the conversation. The ability to communicate effectively is dwindling as technology becomes more and more a part of our daily routines. And this can create the largest of riffs between you and the person you need the most in this lifetime, your significant other. But luckily, with a little practice and a few exercises, you can become more effective in with your communications, thus allowing both you and your sig other the opportunity to open to each other in more ways than you even knew were possible!I call it a guide, you may call it a book, but this guide will help you understand the power of empathy as well, as you are thrust into the minds and feelings of both the male and female role players within the stories. A series of questions that can help guide feelings and conversation are also included within each separate chapter; something I think is magnificent in and on its own…as it really sparks incredible new thoughts and opens up many more doors inside the mind that were previously closed off.You can read this alone or with your sig other…if you want to score the most points…I would suggest reading it without your sig other knowing and coming back at her with some fresh convo the next evening that will really get her to open up and help you to understand her even more….which she will LOVE and you should be “rewarded” handsomely for, lolKudos to the author, Bill Syrios as well; I read up on how this book/guide came about and it sounds like it was in the mix for a looooong time and finally got out with the help of many close friends and contacts! Well, I am glad it did! I fully support any works that encourage conversations and confidence building skills, and I hope that they reach as many hands as possible!4/5 STARSGREAT STORIESEASY READ/ EASY WORDSINCREDIBLY USEFUL INFORMATION | 4.0 |
| 3808 | I'm in love with The Broken Ones! This was a random find for me on Good Reads and I instantly was hooked, read Both books in two days lol just couldnt put them down. I love the struggles Aro faces and how she grows as a character to overcome. I also love that this is a magical world with Fey <3 ever since reading my all time favorite "Fever Series" by Karen Marie Moning I have been looking for a comparably good series, this is definitely the closest I've found. Good read :) can't wait for Broken Kei book #3 | 5.0 |
| 3809 | It is, sort of, I guess. It seems more about the seductive way of life of the French in general.From soup to nuts. | 4.0 |
| 3810 | Mimi Jean has done it again - another fantastic story that had me kicked out of bed for giggling! I really enjoyed the banter between Austin and Harper - such cute and fun lead characters. The story was interesting and funny and the development of the Austin and Harper's relationship was captivating - well, who could resist Austin with his sex-weapon smile? Really looking forward to Skinny Pants, 2015 is just too far away. | 5.0 |
| 3811 | Actually, most of those recipes do not seem delicious to me. However, in all fairness, I am not a vegeterian, even though I do like vegetables. | 1.0 |
| 3812 | This was a good story. I really like both the main characters and the story was believable. I am looking forward to the next one. | 4.0 |
| 3813 | I was looking for something light and funny. I had read an excerpt in a magazine but I really enjoyed reading it. | 5.0 |
| 3814 | This is a story of Dani and Cam, attorneys on the opposite side of the aisle. Dani is a new attorney at a large prestigious law firm. She has a pro bono client who is a doctor and whose father is a Russian spy. He wants to stay in jail but will not tell her why. Her and Cam have to stay apart during the trial. The law firm she works for is very sexist as well. The author never tells us why the client wants to stay in jail and the ending is sappy. | 2.0 |
| 3815 | I AM JUST ABOUT 46% INTO THESE BOOKS. SO FAR SO GOOD. I AM ENJOYING IT. I HOPE SAM TELLS, WILL, HOW SHE REALLY FEELS, SOON. I AM NOT SURE I TRUST 'SIR WALTER'. WE'LL SEE. MORE LATER. MARIE C. | 4.0 |
| 3816 | The Cairo Affair by Olen Steinhauer, is one of the best spy novels I’ve read in years. Steinhauer’s earlier books: The Tourist, The Nearest Exit and An American Spy were all better than average thrillers, but this new book is significantly different and better. It is character driven unlike the others which were plot driven even when Milo Weaver was the focus. This allows Steinhauer a larger canvas to develop his characters and allows the reader a sense that he understands and knows what motivates each character. While there are villains and heroes in the book they are not the usual suspects. The reader develops a fondness and respect for the American traitor and, I, at least, ended the novel with great affection for the major Egyptian secret policeman. The complexity of the characters and the immediacy of the major events, the revolutions in Egypt and Libya as well as flashbacks to the war in Croatia, creates a sense of intimacy with the spies which forecloses too quick judgments on both their deliberate and impulsive choices. Nonetheless the reader comes away with a clear sense that spying is a dirty job, full of moral pitfalls, however good the person is. Whatever country they work for they are all the same in their capacity for ruthlessness.Highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 3817 | It wasn't until I began reading this book that I sincerely thought about life in America during the second World War (outside of school). Automatically when hearing about this period during the second war, my mind goes directly to Europe and the suffering and cruelty that so many people were forced to endure. It's unfathomable, really.But never has my mind been directed to my own homeland, unless discussing the events of Pearl Harbor. Not long after diving into this novel, I spend at least an hour or so zoning out and thinking about how life in America truly was.Of course slavery had been abolished, thank God, but the tensions in the deep south seems so frightful to me. There were black men who were forced to serve in the army to defend a country that would disgrace them and their family and drive fear into their home so that they never truly felt safe. They weren't allowed to be officers and were segregated in the military as well.My mind was spinning with sadness for the human race. Here, we are allies and helping other countries abolish a war of genocide toward the Jewish, while in our own country (our free country), a blind eye was turned when a black person was beaten for the color of their skin. Then of course my mind went to the whole Tuskegee experiment and at some point, I had to put the book down and stop my mind from spinning. Not many books can spark this emotional train-reaction of ideas from my mind very easily.This novel is mostly based around Morris, a white man who served in the war at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked. It was a black man who saved his life and he later discovered that this man (Robert) had perished. Morris was so overcome with grief that he made it his mission to find his family and share with them that their son was a hero.Morris was married and had a child, but he never made plans like the ordinary married man to see his wife and children and seemed, though very slightly obvious, to have resentment toward his wife for getting pregnant and the result being their marriage.His wife, Agnes, wanted nothing but to please her husband and spent many years and many tears trying to pull love from him. She sacrificed her own happiness to try to make his life easy and enjoyable.His lover, Beatrice, was Robert's sister (the war hero Robert). She was black and he was white and society would not allow such things so this was very much a secret. They fell in love when he came to tell the news of her brother being a hero. Beatrice had always lived a life by the standards of the church and seemed to sacrifice herself for the care others, but obviously fell way off that track when she started an affair with Morris.This sounds like a great book, right? I thought so too and it sparked a lot of emotion from me very naturally, but I struggled with this one. I thought that the writing was great and the whole premise, but I absolutely could not connect with anyone in the book.I felt that Morris was with his wife for convienence and should have left her so that she could find a happier life instead of watching her suffer. He literally watched her from his car one night wait for him to arrive for dinner and ultimately fall apart when he didn't show up. Then he was in love with Beatrice, and instead of leaving her alone every time she said that she didn't want to have an affair anymore and allow her to find her own life, he would just show up at her house and pull her right back in. He just came across as stalker-ish to me. It was great that Morris was more progressive in the fact of not seeing someone for their race, but other than that I just felt that he came across as flat and selfish.We all connect to characters differently so this may be my own issue so I definitely would not turn anyone away from reading any book. I just wasn't very invested personally, but I was quite intrigued with their social settings and the background of the story. | 3.0 |
| 3818 | When I started reading this book I expected a good read due to the book description. However, the author really over delivered as I had a very hard time putting this one down.Ex-military guy (Kade) has had his share of personal problems. He’s recruited by the FBI to infiltrate a group and gather info. It is supposed to be a fairly quick gig and give Kade a good return in pay. Of course, if the project is successful, he’ll have to go in the Witness Protection Program but…he’ll deal with that when the time comes.What happens next will have you glued to this book and if you’re like me, you’ll have more than a few white knuckle moments.This is a very fast paced action read with non -stop suspense. | 5.0 |
| 3819 | One Door Closes introduces readers to a home in Washington that has served as a home for gay and questioning boys. Audrey gave her boys a place where they could grow comfortably into good men. She gave them the sanctuary they needed to develop into who they wanted to be. As Audrey passes she brings three of her sons back to Neverwood to continue her work.Calvin is the first to return to his childhood home. The home is filled with memories, many he had hoped to forget. He had his first love there and it is something he never really got over. He still thinks about all the mistakes he made with Will. Calvin still has much insecurity when it comes to all things Will. So anyone can imagine the surprise Calvin gets when it is Will that shows up on his doorstep as one of the building contractors there to make the numerous repairs in Neverwood.I’m on the fence about how I feel about this book. I loved the story. The Neverwood history and bringing the boys back and the process of saving the home is a wonderful journey to follow. Cal’s character kept me guessing about how he would react to any given situation. I enjoyed that. He is a uniquely intriguing man. I wanted more romance. I’m not talking about actual sex scenes. I know the feelings Will and Cal share because it is written in black and white on my Kindle in the form of memories and dreams. I needed more than that. The romance felt like a rekindle of something that never went away.I read the three Secrets of Neverwood book in the anthology that included all three tales. One Door Closes is the first story in the complete book. I am looking forward to what Danny and Devon have coming with their story of Neverwoodbook provided by the publisher for the purpose of an honest review | 3.0 |
| 3820 | I fall in love with Conard because he's so sweet and not the typical heroes. Amelia is everything she's independent and knows what she wants. I was so happy when he finally got free from his mom domination.this book is amazing it showed you that you don't need to be a rake to find love. just be yourself and fix whatever you have that's wrong in your personality. | 4.0 |
| 3821 | K. Neeta brings in many special memories from childhood and the things we learned from our grandmothers and mothers - the art of canning and preserving fresh vegetables from the garden to keep in the cellar for tasty and wholesome goodness year round. She shows her knowledge of history in the first paragraph: `Canning food has become a vastly popular method of preserving goods and making goods last longer. Around the early 1800s, canning was first developed by a French man named Nicholas Appert when the French militant government offered a cash prize of 12,000 franks to the first person to present a suitable method for an invention that would aid in the long-term preservation of food. With his ingenious method of storage, Appert discovered a way to perfectly can foods, allowing them to last for up to thirty years without being spoiled by the proliferation of microorganisms. Little did Appert probably know that his new invention would change the face of history as we know it.In order to accurately can any type of edible goods, you must first use some form of heat to seal the container such as vacuum treatment, boiling, pasteurization, refrigeration, drying, freezing, or a wide combination of these different methods.'After her introduction she cautions us to abide by USDA Guidelines for canning and a discussion of preservatives - listing all the natural preservatives as spices, oil, salt, acids (lemon, vinegar), antioxidants (citric acid), and sugar - she tackles the different forms of canning: Water Bath Canning, Pressure Canning, and the * Differences Between A Dial-Gauge Pressure, A Weighted-Gauge Canner and Dual-Guage Pressure Canner! Once she has our attention and respect for her knowledge she opens the doors to the steps and recipes for canning: Most Popular Canned Pickle Recipe; Dill Pickle Slices, Mango Pickle, Cucumber Pickle, Lime Pickle etc, Easy, And Best Tomato Canning Recipes; Tomato Lemon Canning, Ball Canning Preserving Recipes; Ginger Pear Preserves, Blueberry Citrus Conserve, Chocolate Raspberry Sundae Topper, Canning Banana Peppers Recipes; Sweet Banana Canned Pickle, Sweet Banana Peppers Pickle, Apple canning Recipes; Canning Apple Jelly, Canning Apple Sauce, Canning Apple Butter, Make your Own Fresh Salsa Canning Recipes; Party Salsa, Tomatillo Salsa, Quick and Easy Jalapenos Canning Recipe, Recipe for Canning Green Beans, Canning Spaghetti Sauces, Best Canned Soup Recipe, and Recipes for Various Types of Relish and Ways to Cook Relish; Artichoke , Jalapeno Pepper ,Hot Pepper , Onion , Tomato Relish, Antipasto Relish; Jam, Jelly, and Conserve Recipes; Carrot Cake Jam, Black Raspberry Jam, Apricot Jam, Boysenberry Jelly, Light Cherry-Berry Jam, Mixed Fruit Conserve, Low-Sugar and Low-Sodium Recipes, Pressure Canned Fruit and Vegetable Recipes, Pressure Canning Seafood, Meat, and Poultry, Pressure Canning Meal Starters and Prepared Meals Recipes.It's all here - the things we watched (and performed0 as youngsters revitalized with this very fine book by K. Neeta. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, March 14 | 5.0 |
| 3822 | Great story, keep it up Katie! | 4.0 |
| 3823 | nice story but too short .although it is a short short it is still not long enough. waiting for his next full length novel | 4.0 |
| 3824 | Beautifully written. I have fallen in love with this series. Can't wait for book three. I will have my box of tissues ready. | 5.0 |
| 3825 | Logan the love them and leave them lawman finds his love in a mystery writer. The 3rd book in the series and can't wait for the next book- whose next? | 4.0 |
| 3826 | love the styles and great instructions, wish there were more styles! | 5.0 |
| 3827 | I'm obviously not the targeted audience, but this is now my favorite new series. I have also passed it on to three other adult friends who are just as enamored as I am. So, if you like a little mystery and a great deal of fun science projects, then this book is a must have.Summary:In the second installment of Nick and Tesla's mysteries, the two young detectives are determined to help their new found friends catch a thief. It seems that a comic book worth quite a lot of money has been stolen without any sign of a break-in to the comic store. Then other things from the town begin to go missing and the case is on. While this is happening, a new comer has purchased the hobby shop. She is famous for making robots and Uncle Nick is fascinated by her. To promote her new ownership, she gives out little robots to all of the local businesses. Could the robots be responsible for these new robberies? Is Uncle Nick dating a evil mastermind? Read and find out while also building robots of your very own.My thoughts:While the story itself is a lot of fun, the little science experiments really make these books fun. I have built each of the robots within this book for a little less than $30. If you have a child at home, then you probably have some of the material, but most of us don't have spare motors or computer parts laying around. My favorite little robot is the bug that is used to scare a local shop owner. It was fun to build and fun to play with. It also lasted longer than any of the other robots that I made. For a parent, if you have a 3rd grader then you will probably need to help build everything, but for older students they could probably do most of the building themselves with an adult peeking over their shoulders.I don't believe that this story is as well done as the first one, but overall I enjoyed it. I did figure out the mystery much faster within this installment than in the first book. For a younger child, the end may be a bit of a surprise, but an advanced reader with have no trouble finding the culprit. The end is a little tense and very movie-like. If your child is a little skittish in action movies, then they may not like the tension in the end. If they like action (think Spy Kids) then the end speeds up enough to want you to read the next in the series to figure out what our new detective, along with Uncle Nick will figure out in the next book. | 5.0 |
| 3828 | This would have been more helpful if actual photos were used. The armature drawings did not help understand at all. | 1.0 |
| 3829 | Be forewarned, you will not want to be interrupted once you start this book.. it was very difficult to put down when life needed me, lol! Beautifully written.. I'll definitely be watching for Asher's story!! | 5.0 |
| 3830 | What a delight! A book that has a great deal to say to the child whose parent or grandparent or babysitter is reading it to him/her at bedtime and alot to say to the older child who can read it on his/her own. What a granny! There are so many things that children take for granted and the original viewpoint of this author takes all those things in the child's environment and breaks them down in the most delightful way.Wonderful illustrations, too.Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 3831 | This was pretty good but way too short and the way it ended didn't give us many answers. Apparently there are 3 of these books (at least) but I don't know that I would buy the other parts due to how short this story is. Appropriate for kids or adults.CST | 4.0 |
| 3832 | It feels like this book was on my TBR list forever. The original cover kind of turned me off and I didn't feel the need to read it right away, even though I heard the book was good. I actually love the new cover and when I was contacted to review the series, I jumped at the chance. I finally have a reason to read it, right now, no more excuses. So I read it, I loved it, I am so excited to keep reading this series. The story was awesome, the characters rocked, and there was definitely a crap its the end of the world vibe worth reading about.A super volcano in Yellowstone decides to erupt and in the process takes out more than just Yellowstone. It pours ashes for days, causes a horrible winter to come early, animals dying, people dying, fires, murders, there is nothing left good in the town that Alex called his home. Alex's family left him alone for the weekend in Iowa when they took a trip to Illinois to visit family. Alex is determined to leave his hometown and travel to Warren Illinois, about 3 hours away by car, to track down his family. The only problem, no car, horrible weather, ash everywhere, and danger around every corner. The trip will take more than 3 hours, more than days, more than weeks. Along the way he meets Darla, she saves his life.... more than once..... they become friends and travel buddies, they decide to travel together until they reach Warren.I was pretty sure this book would rock. I heard so many wonderful things about it and I love apocalyptic reads. They freak me out and take me to a world I would never want to live, but I enjoy it and I am entertained by it. This book surpassed all my expectations. I totally loved this book. It was a very fast read and I finished it quicker than I thought I would. Once I picked it up and read a chapter or two, I was hooked. Everything happened quickly but not too fast. Every time I thought things were good, danger over, BAM... something happened again, and this book did not shy away from death, creepies, grossness, or despair. It was quite a horrific read.There was a lot of bad stuff in the book, but it did not make the book a bad read. For every bad thing, there was something to laugh at, awe about, or just tear up and smile. I think I went through my entire palette of emotions during this read. There were a few times I wanted to throw the book, but then I wanted to hug the book.This kind of book is a book about a journey and about survival. There are times these type of books can get boring for me and lose interest. When these books have excellent character building, I am in it to the end. The characters in this book rocked. I loved the main characters and I loved all the supporting characters, even the bad guys were awesomely evil.I fell in love with Alex. He started off a geek, nothing wrong with that. I love geeks, but to make it even better, by the end of the book he was a bit of a heartthrob. He was a hero, a gentleman, and a goober. He made me laugh and he made me adore him. He never backed down, he always had the best intentions, and he had heart... Oh yes I just loved him. The way he respected others, especially Darla made me swoon a bit... for Darla's sake. Making me swoon in books is not an easy task. I read lots of books with lots of heroes, and Alex made to the very top of my list of heroes. He was all good and no bad.Darla was also a great character. She was a strong girl. She had heart too. She worked hard, she was honest, she did what was needed for those that she loved. She didn't love a little, she loved a lot. Everything she did, it was done all the way. She was smart and she was resourceful. She had a breaking point but she found a way to fight through it.One of the main things I liked about this apocalyptic story, it was feasible, it felt realistic, it could happen. Those thoughts made the read scary. It was written well. It was not all doom and gloom, but the feel of survival was definitely there. Everything felt real, never forced, never phony. I really attached to the story and to the characters and fought with them in this terrifying trek of survival.All I can say is just read it, if you like apocalyptic stories with great characters. This book is for you. Don't waste another moment, get the book and read it. Its a keeper and I can't wait to dig in to the next book, which happens to be sitting on my shelf waiting for me. | 5.0 |
| 3833 | Bad Vice is the fifth book in the Gotcha Detective Mysteries by author Jamie Lee Scott. The whole series is excellent. Another story must be in the works because Bad Advice ends with a cliffhanger. | 5.0 |
| 3834 | I loved this book, and the snarky comments about a dysfunctional relationship were totally unfounded. I really admire Tammy's spirit of adventure. | 5.0 |
| 3835 | 3rd book was the best! Excellent character development! You really found yourself cheering for the characters. Interesting angle seeing Hana's side too! I would recommend the books. 1st good, 2nd great, 3rd excellent! | 5.0 |
| 3836 | Have you ever read a book/series that just touched you so much that it stayed on your mind? Well, that's what Cassia Leo has done to me! Forever Ours brought me back to all the feelings I had reading the Shattered Hearts series. You get to see the blooming of Chris and Claire's relationship. I cried like a baby reading this book even knowing what is in store for everyone. Reading Forever Ours makes me want to read the entire series all over again. It is just that good! | 5.0 |
| 3837 | I am selling this now but I have to be honest and tell you, to me the book was more about Kennedy than Johnson and I did not like it. I guess I was expecting something different. However!!! LOL. That does not mean you won't like it. Talk about stabbing yourself in the toe. Did learn some new things but basically, it put the blame where I always felt it belonged. You can make your own decision, if you want to read it. Hope this helps. | 3.0 |
| 3838 | You don't have to be Jewish to appreciate this book. You don't have to be interested in Theatre to appreciate this book. If your child happens to be interested in performing and Jewish, this book is a no brainier, must get. I wish it was more clear as to what year thie book is supposed to take place and. I wish some of the theatrical descriptions were a little more accurate but the story is fun and loving. The illustration is amazing | 4.0 |
| 3839 | Could not put it down. Makes me know how blessed I am, and realize all the hardships these poor orphans faced in those days. Gripping! | 5.0 |
| 3840 | Tedious. Why do pastiche authors feel they have to spotlight Dr. Watson? | 3.0 |
| 3841 | This book is well written and well researched. It even includes an interview with the Paleo Diet founder, Robb Wolf. | 5.0 |
| 3842 | Rhett is a broken, broken man and does some really stupid stuff but I loved him anyways! Took forever to get what I wanted from this book but it happened and that's all that counts. | 4.0 |
| 3843 | Fadi Khaldun from Allen Mitchum first novel 28 pages returns after he takes on the job to rescue a French Foreign Legion solder kidnapped who also happens to be a Danish Prince.With the help of the prince's brother and his minder Fadi follows the trail from South America to Afghanistan and as the body count rises they find a conspiracy in the Danish government to help the kidnappers. | 5.0 |
| 3844 | I read it sometime agao yet I remember I enjoyed it. Can't quite remember details. for those who like Sparks it's worth reading. | 4.0 |
| 3845 | The Hunter Jones series is a good, light read. There's mystery, a little cleaned up murder and romance. Good beach read. | 5.0 |
| 3846 | Gia Rinaldi has made a lot of mistakes and bad choices in her life. She spends her summer months as a counselor at the Towering Pines summer church camp. While there she encounters disturbing dreams and an unexpected illness that will change her life. Due to this she will have to leave her duties at the camp. Gia feels she is being led to work with kids and get a degree in child psychology but wonders how she would be able to do this. She meets Rocky Lionakis at camp where he is giving his testimony. Rocky has been wheelchair bound since a terrible accident he had while in college. Without accepting any help he is at peace and has adapted very well to the wheelchair. Rocky plays the bass guitar in a band at his church. Gia is the child of a preacher but her relationship with her parents is strained.Carla Rossi has written a delightful inspiring romance with humor, faith, obstacles and struggles while touching on sensitive issues. The story is well written with characters that seem so real. I love how Carla brought Gia and Rocky together and how their relationship evolved. I enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.I received this book from bookfun.org for my honest opinion and review.Review posted by Donna McGinnis | 5.0 |
| 3847 | Second sight has a touch of science fiction without leaving the real world. I enjoyed all four books but feel books one, three, and four were the best. For me, book two failed to move the story along fast enough. I can recommend The Second Sight collection to anyone liking a who done it with a touch of the para normal. | 4.0 |
| 3848 | Although the humor in Almost True Confessions frequently falls into the realm of holy guacamole, Jane O’Connor’s breezy murder mystery is delightful, chock full of contemporary inside-baseball publishing references. The best moments are when the brain of our sleuth shifts into copyeditor mode:“’Greta must be as tall as me,’ a character says.Rannie winced reflexively. ‘As tall as I am,” mentally auto-corrects.I could have used even more lines like that. If you’re looking for a break from heavy-going novels, read this book without shame. | 3.0 |
| 3849 | This is one of the most interesting books I have read in a very long time. It's 500 pages--don't usually read books of that length--and I took my time with it because I enjoyed the use of language so much. I think I read it over the course of about six weeks. Usually, it seems that most books start with a bang and then lose steam. Sometimes they have enough momentum to carry them through till the end, sometimes not. The pace in this book I thought was rather lanquid--that's why I took my time and was really jolted when the author dropped a bomb that I was not expecting....yet I should have been expecting it all along--I was seduced entirely by the pace. This is the first book I can remember that I wanted to immediately go back and read it again--that will have to wait, although I did immediately go back and reread the beginning--I have other books I've been waiting to get at before I tackle it again. | 5.0 |
| 3850 | Riley is rolling in money but when he makes a bargain with a cowboy, he learns that money doesn't buy love. Ms. Scott has started us on an adventure of how true love begins, even if it begins under dishonorable conditions. She has proved, you never really know who you may fall in love with. It might be your worse enemy. | 5.0 |
| 3851 | The effectiveness of such a book and how useful it is, is really from your perspective. It is an effective book. This is new to me and I am learning about it and have not had a lot of time. It appears to be a good value for the price vs. the contents. | 4.0 |
| 3852 | My sister recommended Patricia Wentworth to me, but this may have been a bad one to start with. Tedious. It is taking me forever to finish. I hope something happens soon. | 2.0 |
| 3853 | I really liked this book. Mild in romance but we'll written. You cared about characters and kept turning pages to see how it ended. Would read other books by this author and I encourage you to read. | 5.0 |
| 3854 | I enjoyed the first book and the second continued the story nicely but was written well so a good read even if you haven't read the first one, Now I am wanting a third | 5.0 |
| 3855 | Great ideas for tasty bread. Consider offering more books in the future. Wintertime us great for making bread to go with soup. | 5.0 |
| 3856 | This author again has been spot on very good and creative writing.I would like to recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a very good bookI will be downloading his next book in a few minutes. | 5.0 |
| 3857 | Very well written. Would like to have more info on Angie Lee. Good story line in this world today. Family has taken on many faces in our world today. Is this book one and is book two in print ? | 4.0 |
| 3858 | I have read all of Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove series and loved each one of them. Felt a little sad when I read the last one.Debbie Macomber is a gifted writer, and I always feel good while reading her works. | 5.0 |
| 3859 | John does it again as an author in aanother in a series of adventures that has you staying up late at night. Want to go to Cuba and get your butt in a sling fly with Buck. Bad luck follows him again and again with danger at every turn. Has another seniorita attracted Buck? Does he fly in and fly out or scrambles another way off the island? Never a dull moment and Insightfull history at every turn. And what happens to his prized treasure maps? You will love the outcome | 5.0 |
| 3860 | It took awhile before I really got into this story, but I kept reading and am glad I did. If you purchase this book, don't give up on it in the first few chapters. But, don't expect a realistic story either. | 4.0 |
| 3861 | Highly recommend to all who want serious gardening information based on sound principles rather than glossy pictures. Very well set out, readable and practical. | 5.0 |
| 3862 | Bought this for my grand children and cannot put it down! | 5.0 |
| 3863 | Emily has loved Paul for years but all he sees her as is his best friend's little sister. So she goes to dramatic lengths to become Candy, physically changing her appearance to attract Paul and it actually works! After a night of off-the-charts sex Paul sees her as the perfect submissive for him to train. Unfortunately for Emily that is bitter sweet - she doesn't want him to find out her true identity because he hates liars! In the meantime Emily is trained by Andre in The Basement to learn some things about being in the BDSM community. During their one night together Candy took some revealing photos of Paul and once he finds them he is completely done with her! Paul has to figure out what he is going to do with his life & has to confront his estranged father when he becomes ill. It is actually Andre who is able to give both Paul & Emily the advice they need so they can reunite. The story was a little lame for me unfortunately. | 3.0 |
| 3864 | This is a wonderful collection of early Vanity Fair magazine covers, with some by such luminaries as John Held, Jr. and Miguel Covarrubias. The covers are excellently reproduced and come in a sturdy illustrated box. These would be great put in an album or framed. | 5.0 |
| 3865 | This is a good practical guide to beginning crochet. Something to refer back to when needed. Highly recommended to anyone wanting to try crochet out. | 5.0 |
| 3866 | This is an amazing, heartfelt beautiful tragedy. I could not bring myself to put this book down, so I read it from start to finish in one afternoon. A big thank you to John Green for sharing his writing to the world. | 5.0 |
| 3867 | I love South American authors, so I'm prone to exuberance when I discover one and they're translated into English. I finished this book feeling like there was so much left undiscussed; between the narrator and the mother of his child and his lover of a brief time span. I wanted more. | 3.0 |
| 3868 | A hilarious book depicting the slow, humdrum, slightly monotonous life in the small town, in contrast to the amazing adventures going on "back at the ranch". As the reader watches the great turtle race in town, back at the ranch things are nearly exploding with excitement. Trinka Noble is a gifted author (The King's Tea is another good example), who keeps her readers entertained through the artwork and the story line. She moves skillfully back and forth between the tiring events in town and the inspiring events back at the ranch. I recommend this book for its humor and appeal to both children and parents, who may read it many times to their children, and never tire of it. | 5.0 |
| 3869 | Already tried some of the recipes. They were easy to make & follow. We entertain a lot & I collect a variety of cookbooks. This one I'm planning on trying many of them. | 5.0 |
| 3870 | I am so glad Ms.Hillerman chose to continue the Leaphorn/Chee mysteries. I 'll never tire of these characters and own the whole series so I can re-read them whenever I want.This latest entry starts of with a bang and keeps you totally involved, with your heart in your throat a good bit of the time,and holding your breath until the very end. I didn't want to put it down until I finished it .I'm not going to say much about the plot because I don't want to spoil it for anyone. The characters are very much themselves and everything blends so well ; there doesn't seem to be any 'stutters' like you sometimes get when another writer takes over a set of characters as fully developed as these. And you will be drawing on your knowledge of previous cases to solve this one( if you can), before Ms Hillerman reveals the villian.Anne Hillerman is definitely worthy and able to continue the Leaphorn/Chee series. I just hope she continues to be willing. | 5.0 |
| 3871 | This book is exciting and kept my interest from beginning to end. I recommend it for those who love sci-fi fantasy. It is different than any other time traveling story you may have ever read. Happy reading! | 5.0 |
| 3872 | Claire Cook gives us another reason to love the Hurlihy family & her incredible writing. It is so easy to see ourselves and our families in her book. Sarah's internal dialogue feels like it comes straight from my own head. This book made me laugh out loud. I hope you will enjoy reading this book as much as I did. | 5.0 |
| 3873 | Such a fun satire on the Christian religion. I really enjoyed the alien race's amusement with the necklace charms and how in the future it became a car instead of a cross. Makes you think. | 4.0 |
| 3874 | Good reading for before you turn the lights out. Characters are real and feel like friends by the time you finish the book. It is one of a series and I looked up some of the others to read. | 4.0 |
| 3875 | I'm in love with Chew, one of my favorite comic book series by Image! | 5.0 |
| 3876 | This story had promise but fell short. Everything came to easy. I needed to be heartbroken. This seemed like a high senior' s essay. I would not recommend this book. | 2.0 |
| 3877 | Sensory deception is a hard book to review because it mixes absolutely great action writing with mind numbingly dull discussions of corporate governance and proselytizing about environmental issues. Depending on which section of the book you are in this is a 5 star action romp or a 1 or 2 star dull discussion featuring shallow characters or a 4 star science fiction adventure. It is hard to recommend this because it is so inconsistent but the premiss is great and there are section which absolutely rock. | 3.0 |
| 3878 | This is an action packed rapid paced book 5 of the series! The plot is well developed. The characters are memorable. I can hardly wait to read another one! I highly recommend this novel and the series. Enjoyable read! Thanks! | 5.0 |
| 3879 | MICHAL by Jill Eileen Smith was for me a fascinating look into what life might truly have been like in Old Testament times! Jill brought people to life in a beautifully three-dimensional way rather than as cartoon characters on my screen of imagination. Her portrayal of Michal's descent into bitterness was as most people experience it - gradual, seemingly imperceptible in progress, especially to the one descending. We can hope for our historical Michal that her change of heart came about in this gentle, loving way. I am impressed with Jill for her ability to convey the emotions and events going on in Michal's life in a way that moved me to tears. I hope other readers experience their own unique relationship with this heroic historical character, so well given to us in beautiful words! | 4.0 |
| 3880 | I enjoyed reading this book! There was a good story line and it kept me interested. Many years ago I worked as a librarian in a small town and this book brought back many memories. I like reading a book that has a good moral lesson to learn and this book met that need. | 4.0 |
| 3881 | A well-researched, well-written fictional naval historical novel. This is one of those books you cannot stop reading until you've arrived at the last page | 5.0 |
| 3882 | All I could say that this story was HOT! HOT! HOT! so read it five stars sexy read you will enjoy it. | 5.0 |
| 3883 | Most of the population has been killed with the spread of the virus. Those that survived have broken into little groups, those that want to keep living and those that want to rule everything. There has been a discovery of people that have been infected with the virus don’t have to die, if they are fed the flesh of those that are immune to the virus.Will is a quiet guy that has cleaned out a little town and created a nice little life for himself. While out on a foraging trip, he comes across a little girl. Although the little girl doesn’t talk, he adopts her and calls her Snickers.Rhiannon used to be an actress before the virus struck. Now she is out on her own trying to survive like everyone else. She meets up with Will and feels like she has a little family. But her fame is coming back to haunt her when she is the number one target for one of those that wants to rule the world.I really liked this story. Rhiannon was a strong female character with kick butt skills. Will was the passive but strong counter. And the plot flowed and was easy to get into. This is a great story for anyone that likes zombies. I hope there are more to come.I received this book for free from the Book Rooster program in exchange for an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 3884 | Bill is a master of getting to the point. I must say I was a little unsure at first if this book was all the hype said it was, it is! Really gets to the point about how to get your message out, enjoyed it alot. | 5.0 |
| 3885 | This is a novella which is a prequel to Elemental Hunger. Elana creates the most interesting worlds in her books and I love the richness and depth to them. Her characters are complex and interesting to read about. I am often surprised and am always sucked into the story and can't put it down until the end. The main character in this story is a wind elemental, but he is hiding it from his brother and most people that know him. It will be interesting to see what he does with it in the future. I am very much a lover of romance and so I was sad when there wasn't any in this book, but I am sure there will be in the next one. I will let you know when I am finished reading it. | 4.0 |
| 3886 | Cute little story. Sometimes felt like you misread something or something was left out. All in all, a nice mystery to pass the time. I would recommend for a quick read. | 3.0 |
| 3887 | The PremiseNeve is terrified of blowing it with Will, her idealized man, the person she connected with on an intellectual level before he left for California three years ago and she began her journey to transforming her life and her body. Will is due to come back in six months, and her sister Celia points out that if Neve wants William to think she's an experienced love-goddess and not the fumbling, awkward girl he left behind, then she'd better get some, well, experience. So she decides to embark on a “pancake” relationship with Max - you know, that first kind of wonky pancake that everyone throws out. Who better to do it with than Celia's colleague Max. Wicked, shallow, sexy Max. And since he's such a man-slut, and so not Neve's type, she certainly won't fall for him. Because William is the man for her... right?My (jumbled) ThoughtsAn emotional bit of Brit Chick Lit that I thoroughly enjoyed, You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me is a full length novel that takes its time but once it hooks you in, you can’t help but flip page after page hoping for the best for these two. Sometimes it’s the needy, prickly gals that I connect to and Neve fits that bill. Neve isn’t the easiest heroine to love, though in this case that makes her more interesting to me. She’s obsessive, neurotic, loving, tormented, funny, with a severe case of body dysmorphic disorder that affects everything in her life.Neve wasn’t just fat,not just pleasantly plump. She was legitimately morbidly obese, weighing over 320 lbs at her heaviest. She has battled to regain her body (she loses essentially half of her body weight) and her life and I think it’s a difficult situation for those who’ve never dealt with being overweight to understand. There is a certain amount of obsession that she actually needs to have about her weight, because she is terrified of falling back down that slippery slope and ending up back where she started. This can lead to frustration, when her myopic view of her body and inability to see for herself how it’s transformed, that fascinated me because I can relate to that on some levels.Max is a good beta type of hero, and beta isn’t a bad word in my book - he’s dealing with his own emotional issues, and inability to get close to people. He’s the male version of the slutty, low self-esteem girl. He has trouble establishing relationships and is the good time guy that no one bothers to look below the surface, as they seem to believe that’s all there. Much of the story is seen through Neve’s eyes, but what you do see of Max was great.No one sees that deeply into Max, but he sees her, flaws and all and you can feel it when he falls for her. Max sees beyond Neve’s defenses, and the story builds slowly, as you see Neve and Max begin to connect on a deeper level over the course of months. Max and Neve don’t completely trust each other at the start, and you get to see them screw up and get back up, since this isn’t about “hey, she lost a shedload of weight and everything is now fantastic!” kind of a story.I think it’s a credit to Ms. Manning that Neve is still sympathetic, even if she can be hard to deal with, especially right before she has her epiphany about herself and her life. I think if you can get to that point though, when she finally realizes what is important - and it’s not a number on the scale, it’s worth the journey.The setting is one of my favorites, and picturing the different locations in London that Neve and Max go to during their pancake courtship really brings the whole story to life. I enjoyed the secondary characters, even seeing Neve’s nemesis from school, now married to her brother, still torturing her and making her feel like her old self, serves a purpose to the story.The Bottom LineA messy, (relatively) realistic emotional journey between two flawed characters learning to accept themselves and each other. I really liked it and I’d definitely recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 3888 | This book provides short and easy tips to sugar free diet along with fantastic recipes. Personally, I like dessert recipes. I tryed two of them and they tasted really delicious. Losing weight can be hard for anybody, but with healthy food you can make that happen. Gread read and great book! | 5.0 |
| 3889 | Aurora Reynolds is an amazing writer. I couldn't put this book down. It's a story that you can't wait to see what happens but you never want to end. I can't wait to read Until Nico. Love the Mayson boys!!! | 5.0 |
| 3890 | This book 666 is an accurate pictorial that is easy and nicely understood. Easy reading. Good shipment. Good book. Nice. | 5.0 |
| 3891 | Really good story. For me, the introduction of the police characters was done very well and made them interesting and compelling. The story of the murder and another crime which may or may not have been related to it was done very effectively. There was no way of knowing for sure how this one would turn out until the very end. | 5.0 |
| 3892 | I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.This was a great book with endearing characters! I found myself not able to turn the pages fast enough! Hope there is another book in the works! | 5.0 |
| 3893 | Melissa Foster has another hit on her hands. This time we get to fall in love with Sienna, the beautiful Remington sister, and Cash, a hunky fireman. Sienna meets her match met she is rescued by Cash when her car careens off the road in a winter storm. The last thing Cash is looking for is a relationship, but it is definitely the thing he needs to get over his risky behavior and guilt from losing a victim in a fire. Sienna and Cash were made for each other.This book is as steamy and addictive as all of the other books in this series. This definitely isn't for younger audiences. There are some highly sexual scenes. I know I wouldn't want my child reading this. However, I'm sure your significant other wouldn't mind you reading this book or any of the other books in this series.You are bound to become invested in this book. You might even end up trying to talk to the characters, telling them to get their acts together. (This always means that this is a good book to me.) I know I became so invested in this book that it was driving me crazy because I wanted them to get their acts together so bad. Sometimes people act so stupid, and just don't realize it until someone throws it in their face.Now, the only thing I need to do is wait for the next book in the series. Don't worry though, you don't have to read the whole series to know what is going on in this book or any of the other books in this series. I give this book 5 stars, even though I may not have written my usual review for one of her books. I don't want to sound redundant. I feel like I'm always saying the same thing. I love her books!! So, I guess it is time for you to pick up one of her books.I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions above are 100% my own. | 5.0 |
| 3894 | I read many legal thrillers and they all blur after a short time. This one was good enough.You should enjoy it! | 3.0 |
| 3895 | I bought this book thinking I was getting a book based on fact. As I read the introduction, I realized that the book wasn't what I thought it was. It was suggested by an Indian chief that a thousand white women be sent to the Indian tribes to help them assimilate into the white culture. HOWEVER, the chief was turned down and it never happened. The book is a work of fiction about what might have happened if the women had, indeed, been sent.The author was not dishonest about the premise of the book. It was right at the first of the book. The teaser I read, however, was very misleading.I haven't read the book yet, so don't take this as a negative rating based on the book. I did think that the reader should know before he bought just what it was he was buying. | 1.0 |
| 3896 | A perennial favorite for the holidays. Yes, the end is well known, but getting there is always fun. Enjoy it | 5.0 |
| 3897 | More an extended vignette than a novella, "The Dead" is a tender, loving observance of one night in an extended family's Christmas holiday party. Sharply etched characters fill the rooms of the Misses Morkan's annual dance, with special attention paid to Gabriel Conroy and his wife, Gretta, as they slowly, slowly come to a better understanding of each other...one tinged with more than a hint of sadness. Part of "The Dubliners" series of stories and tales, it shows the work of a master craftsman who can bring you into each person's life without obvious manipulation.A perfect companion piece is John Huston's elegant adaptation of the book into a film. | 5.0 |
| 3898 | I absolutely loved The Secret Scripture and The Temporary Gentleman, being the 3rd in the trilogy, was as good, if not better. I love Sebastian Barry's writing it's so lyrical and descriptive. I also love the fact that even though it's the 3rd book in the series, you could pick up any one of the books & it doesn't matter whether or not you've read the other 2. I haven't yet read The Whereabouts of Aneas McNulty but I really want to now. This is about the author's Grandfather who had an extraordinary life, serving in the Merchant Navy during world war 1, becoming an engineer between the wars and joining the British Army during the 2nd World War. His relationships with those people around him, his wife, in particular. A great story brought to life by a truly great Story Teller! | 5.0 |
| 3899 | Nice to read about our human history going back 76.000 yrs . the story was well put together and I enjoyed reading it very much. | 5.0 |
| 3900 | Started great. Could have been great. I think the "writer" was running out of ink. The story, after a great start, goes nowhere then just gets stupid. The worst ending ever. A waste of money. | 1.0 |
| 3901 | loved the characters. Can't wait for the next series to see where Abby and West's story goes. also to hear more about Griffin. | 5.0 |
| 3902 | I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Holdout is the story of Robin, told in flashbacks and present time. In the flashbacks she is competing on a Survivor style reality television show; we learn about her relationships with her family and others she is competing against and how she thinks in challenging situations. In the present time, Robin is trying to keep her identity relatively unknown (the show is airing at the time) and attending jury duty - which is something she enjoys.The flashbacks coincide with the episodes that are shown of The Holdout on TV. I thought this was a neat way to give us more information, because not only do we 'watch' the show, we also know Robin's inner workings that viewers would not be able to see.I enjoyed this book and most of the characters (there are some you're meant to dislike, of course!) And seeing Robin grow as a character was a great thing. Of course, being a romance novel, there's...uh...romance! Grant is the guy that she falls for on the show and the romance angle takes over the story for a while. I both wanted to know who wins the show and Robin's heart!This was a nice quick read. I feel that the ending could have been a little longer; I didn't love the outcome to be honest, but it fits with the rest of the story - and I'm sure I'm in the minority. | 4.0 |
| 3903 | Somehow, Clancy gets the jump on world events! This thing could be happening now! I get a little annoyed at getting yanked around back and forth between characters, but know that's how you create tension - so that's forgivable! | 4.0 |
| 3904 | Not a completely accurate story of WWII in the Pacific. Some things are inaccurate in it, such as the use of M-1 rifles at Guadalcanal in this story. First Marines at the Canal had Springfield 1903A rifles.Overall all, this is more a personal relationship than a war story. Main characters fall in love against the backdrop of the beginning of WWII and fighting in the Pacific.Battle sequences and fighting leave something to be desired. And promotion from private to captain is rare, even with the Congressional Medal of Honor. However, battlefield promotions were not unusual, especially where officers were in short supply.For those interested in early fighting in the Pacific, best to look elsewhere for a story. And a final comment, don't refer toMarines as soldiers. There is an important difference. | 3.0 |
| 3905 | Good book. This book got your attention right from the start and kept it until the very end. I definitely recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 3906 | I am so pleased that I bought this book. It was so well written that it was hard to put down and I know it will remain with me for a long time. The story of a mature woman exploring her life and her own self is a delight to read. No fanciful, mysterious imaginations or desires, just life and love and renewal. | 5.0 |
| 3907 | I very much enjoyed this story and can't wait to start on the next book. read it you won't regret it | 4.0 |
| 3908 | I bought this for my dad who is trying to get back into shape. There are some really good workouts and information in here. It makes it easy for someone to get into good shape when they can not go to the gym. It is nice too because it has work outs organized by muscles so if you want to work your biceps, you are not stuck doing bicep curls all.the.time. and can add in a little variety. It is also nice because they have some workout plans as well as dieting tips. Good for anyone trying to get into shape or back into shape and already has a little idea of form and all that. I don't know how a brand new beginner would be able to get proper form on some of these. | 4.0 |
| 3909 | Lauren Blakely as done it again. Not only does she make us fall in love with Clay Nichols she makes us swoon after him from the very first page to the very last one. This is the third and final book in her Seductive Nights series and let me tell you Julia and Clay's relationship is steamier then any other book I have read. The chemistry is off the charts and you will love it. Do not hesitate to pick up this series because you will not in any way be disappointed | 5.0 |
| 3910 | "Team Us: Marriage Together" by Ashleigh Slater is a fun, how-to guide for the newly married and not so new but old married couples. Ashleigh takes her own experiences and those from friends to give guidance about issues like building up your spouse and relying on each other in hard times. Her husband Ted throws in his two cents from time to time as well, giving insight to how a situation affected him or Ashleigh's advice works in their marriage from his standpoint. Each chapter ends with discussion questions for you and your spouse which help put the advice given in the chapter into practice.I was very impressed with Ashleigh's advice and her ability to relay it in such a way that it kept my attention. She's funny and it's obvious that "living lighthearted" is important to her. She blends some of her life lessons with things she learned from The Princess Bride, Lost, and I Love Lucy. The effect made the point or advice she was making come across a little easier for me as I could relate to those pop culture references just as easy as her real life experiences. I felt that for a newly married couple that may not have experienced some of what is discussed (like children, first big argument, etc) the pop culture references make it relatable to them as well.I loved the "Ted Says" blurbs hat popped up at random throughout the book. Ashleigh's husband Ted gives a man's perspective to some of the advice Ashleigh gives and also gives insight to how a situation or shared experience affected him. It also serves to appeal to the husband who may read this book.The discussion questions are hard. At least for my husband and I to answer they were. The questions make you consider day to day life, but also the harder situations like grief and how to rely on one another at that time. Like the books title, it truly makes you a team. The questions were relevant even to us at eight years of marriage, but I feel that they would stimulate a good working relationship with a newly married or soon to be married couple.Overall, this marriage advice book is more than just that. It's a story about how two people raised differently come together as one, making a team and succeeding at it. It made me laugh out loud, cry at times, and had a profound influence on how I treat certain situations in my own marriage. I highly recommend it to anyone newly married or fifty years in, the questions raised are worth buying the book. What could it hurt, especially if it brings new life to your marriage.***I received a copy of this ebook from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*** | 5.0 |
| 3911 | LM Montgomery is a master storyteller whose charm has not diminished in over 100 years since these stories were written. | 5.0 |
| 3912 | I really liked this book, although it has its dead spots. The book plodded along for a while especially in the beginning. I felt like I was waiting for things to happen, rather than them just happening as they do in really great reads. But it really kicks into high gear in the second half, and from then on I couldn't put it down.Joe Hill consistently delivers quality stuff. | 4.0 |
| 3913 | If I had to describe "Til My Casket Drops" in one word, it would be Truth. Ca$h you did that. From the beginning to the end Fire. I will be honest and say usually I like the books that you do with NeNe Capri better because they have a softer feel to them, but you brought a thugged out Jason(from Jason's Lyric) to the table. Mayhem is definitely my favorite out of all the thugs. A thug with a heart. A man after my own heart. This book brought smiles as well as tears. A must read.*****+ | 5.0 |
| 3914 | A delightful, light read. Protagonists are New Zealanders (Kiwis), so there may be slang terms the American readers stumble over (my mom was Australian, so I'm used to the weird spelling and strange slang LOL. And my step-family is Maori, so I knew about the indigenous NZ tribe). I nice storyline, and I may have given it a 5 if I wasn't so against men who assume when a woman says 'no' she must mean push harder. This part of the storyline grated a bit, although there was never a hint she was being forced into anything. Just a personal dislike, on my part. It detracted a little from my enjoyment of the story, but it was still a good read, and I enjoyed the HEA ending. | 4.0 |
| 3915 | Robert Parker your books are great. From Spenser to Jesse Stone. Love them all. Always anticipate the next one. I'm a true reader. | 5.0 |
| 3916 | If you like bdsm then you'll like these books - I especially liked Master Z and Jennifer - he sounds really perfect lol | 5.0 |
| 3917 | I love reading this book and have ordered the next part to this series. I am a avid reader of urban books and I am so glad the authors have an avenue for their work. | 5.0 |
| 3918 | A very good book about obsession and manipulation. It kept me guessing until the end. I enjoyed the lucid dreaming parts, I have been interested in psychic and lucid dreaming phenomena for years. I'm not much for poetry, and the 16th century romantic poetry at the start of each chapter was a bit boring. | 4.0 |
| 3919 | Maurice wants his son,Julian, to marry,a woman of his choice.Julian has other ideas-hire an elegant,single actress to be his bride.Camille answered the ad,on orders of her editor who hates the wealthy.When she refuses to agree,she is fired ,therefore Camille must answer for real because with no job, and blacklisted by her ex-boss she has no other path. | 5.0 |
| 3920 | My first book by this author. It is quite long and intricate but I loved it. I am from Trinidad with Indian background. It is very refreshing to read a well written story that I can relate to. I think I will try another book since this one brought back memories of my family and my life. Thank you Sharon Maas. | 5.0 |
| 3921 | Stop the presses – my search for a favorite author is over. C. Marten-Zerf is everything that I have been looking for. Spectacular action, deep meaning, a great plot line. Give this man a cigar – and buy his book – cannot wait to read the rest of his stuff. | 5.0 |
| 3922 | What a great writer! I bought this one afternoon and stayed up all night finishing the novel. Jacqui Nelson should be on the New York Times/USA Today/Amazon Bestseller list!! I love how she captured the Old West and made a former Indian captive white woman the scout for a wagon train, going up against all the censures of that time period. Captivating!!! | 5.0 |
| 3923 | Strong story. Once I started reading, I had to finish it. Realistic. Makes you think about how easy it is for evil to exist. | 5.0 |
| 3924 | Let me say I thought the unwanted wife was fabulously emotional, and this book was equally emotional. I love the author's use of language. I felt like I had a toddler in the room as I read M'Kayla's comments. I am looking forward to the next book and can say I really really enjoy this author's work. | 4.0 |
| 3925 | Anita Stansfield is a insightful and gifted writer. This story is written is a time when the Colonists were fighting to be free of the English ruling. The story has touched my heart and I am looking forward to the rest of the series. | 4.0 |
| 3926 | I am very happy to be able to review this excellent book. I discovered it by intuition and have not regeretted buying it! I feel as if a piece of heaven has fallen to earth in the form of this book, it really is such a treasure. It's like reading about yourself; so many of her little gems of insight are things I have felt before about myself but hadn't yet properly crystallised. A wonderful guide to how to get the best from yourself and your life, I am very thankful to Victoria Love for having written this inspiring, uplifting work. I wonder how to contact her....? | 5.0 |
| 3927 | This is an excellent series! I would recommend it to any one who favors science fiction or a good war story. | 5.0 |
| 3928 | I have to agree with the other readers and say this book is extremely funny, it's a good read as well. full of drama, twists and turns. I am definitely going to read the second book right this second to find out wtf is going on with Alex and his eh hem "baby mama". very good job Damenia Uvonda!! | 5.0 |
| 3929 | This turned into a "Can't Put it Down" read. Though I admit to being nutritionally challenged and science was one of those four-letter words during my developmental years, I found this book to be utterly entertaining and enlightening. The process of research and development of conclusions based on research is not something which most people have a familiarity, let alone a comfort level. This brought the processes of research, experimentation and conclusion into a more understandable format for us poor art history majors.I would recommend this to anyone who has heretofore blindly accepted each utterance of Scientists to be the final word on anything. At this point I would doubt gravity itself. | 5.0 |
| 3930 | I just can't get enough of this series. Jack and Mariss continue to grow as a family with son Tristan, and most of the drama in this one comes from outside sources (but there are still some of those nagging communication issues between the two that make these much more stressful than they need to be in most cases.)I noticed a few more grammatical and spelling errors in this, but I love the series so much I didn't let it detract from the story (but it was enough to distract a little bit.) Doesn't matter, absolutely love this couple and all of these stories.I really love the way Mariss' relationships with Jack's family have grown. More proof that this couple will survive. Mariss' increase in confidence in most situations is refreshing as well.I hope there will be more in this series other than just the shorts, especially with the teaser epilogue in #2. I will certainly read them all! | 4.0 |
| 3931 | Robertson hits his stride here in a seemingly effortless way for the genre. How does he go from Breakers to a wonderful epic fantasy tale such as this-- as good as the best in the genre. Cally's balls I enjoyed it! | 5.0 |
| 3932 | For those who love to read, this is a guide. It shows classical and modern good books to read and enjoy. | 4.0 |
| 3933 | Mondo was my favorite character in this book and all the books - this book series will make you laugh out loud, makes you sad, make you angry and you will love it all - as I've said on the other reviews, this is the best book series....:-) | 5.0 |
| 3934 | I liked this one he finds true love after he is in a marriage and a family how they fight their own true feelings for the sake of what's right | 5.0 |
| 3935 | I didn't think a book that only numbers 161 pages would pack so much of a punch. But this book by Barry Magid balances approaches to Zen and Psychotherapy in a way that compliment each other. They both go hand in hand. The true spirit of Zen is no goal and to just sit. We don't need to fix ourselves. We just sit and the fixing happens on its own. | 5.0 |
| 3936 | Naruto: The Best Anime ever!!! The only that i can put at the same level is dragon ball z! This two r the best!! | 5.0 |
| 3937 | Patti Larsen pulls out the latest and surprises you. In The Brotherhood, it finally hit home for me that our beloved Syd was a grown woman. She struggles with raising her children, troubles with her husband all while navigating politics and saving the world. Go Syd!*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review* | 5.0 |
| 3938 | Over the past several months I have read an eclectic mix of romance novels and I find this one to be one of the best for several reasons.First, most romance novels have the same basic elements: boy meets girl, sexual tension, acknowledgement of attraction, sex, and they live happily ever after with their soul mate. Forgive my skepticism but most women even today do not find their sexual soul mate and live happily ever after. So for me the fact that Rachael finds her soul mate and then doesn't spend the rest of her life living happily ever after with him smacks of real life.Second, the characters have depth and personality. Rachel has spirit and her love for her children drives her on. Tall Bull is intelligent, honorable, and practical. The books I like best are the ones where I think I would actually want to know the characters as people if they were real. I feel a connection to both Rachel and Tall Bull.Third, while there is violence in this story it doesn't seem inappropriate for the period. Manifest Destiny was the law of the land. White men treated Native Americans as if they weren't even people. They committed atrocities and Native Americans replied in kind. Doesn't the Bible call this an eye for an eye. Furthermore, this behavior isn't so different from today if one looks at what is happening in other parts of the world. Think about how women are treated in Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Middle East, and Africa (think Somalia). I get that some people may not want to read about it but don't act like it doesn't happen.There are a few of things that could use more detail. First, during the raid on the farm Tall Bull says the 3 women will make good trade, ransom or 2nd / 3rd wives. Why then does he leave her behind. Historically they took captives or killed them they didn't taunt them to follow along. Why taunt her and keep going back? Are we supposed to believe he already wants her? A little soon in the story, don't you think. Second, we know Rachel has to be over 30 and has been in 2 relationships. Tall Bull also has to be over 30 and has no woman. There is no hint of any other prior relationship for a 30 plus year old man. Also, why does Tall Bull freak out when Yellow Horse rapes her. Is this behavior just male pride (can't touch my stuff) or were Native America women supposed to chose death over survival. This isn't explained to my satisfaction. In spite of these 3 things I still rate this book a strong 4 because I keep thinking about the story mentally reviewing events. I know I will reread this book. | 4.0 |
| 3939 | I had seen all the hype on FB...it had built my expectations to an all-time high. I knew what I hoped for...I knew what I wanted it to be. I had built this book up to a level in my head and I hoped and prayed that I wouldn't be disappointed... Well, I wasn't. I devoured this book. I was drawn in from the first page...waiting...watching the entire book, word by word play out in my head. It was refreshing to see a Dom in a new light. I would absolutely recommend this book to my friends. You will fall in love with both, Lucian and Tara. By the time I got done with Round One, I couldn't wait to get my hands on Round Two..... and that's where you'll have to read the rest of my review.... Dom Wars... Round Two. | 5.0 |
| 3940 | The story is worthwhile....everything ends tied up in lovely sweet knots. Typical Danielle Steele .Not that i did not enjoy | 4.0 |
| 3941 | I'm liking this more and more and give me more!!! A reallyFun read. I was mesmerized and want more | 4.0 |
| 3942 | As we have said before, we are Jess Williams Junkies... Easy to read and mostly predictable but just fun... One you can sit back and enjoy... | 5.0 |
| 3943 | I was given an advance copy for a honest review a very enjoyable read well-written loved the story and the character's and the surprise ending,Can't wait to read book2# and see the character's develop,Great chemistry in book 1#Thank you to the author for giving me a chance to read it! | 5.0 |
| 3944 | It was just one of those books that never went anywhere. I like books that get your attention in the beginning and not drag out until a quarter way through. I decided to give it an early death - delete! | 2.0 |
| 3945 | As a lifelong fan of roots, tubers, and rhizomes, one look at this book told me I needed it in my library. It covers root vegetables from the mundane (potatoes, carrots, beets) to the exotic (arrowhead, crosne, burdock root) and all points in between, giving brief histories and nutritional information as well as recipes.And the recipes! The range and creativity of the recipes is what really sets this book apart. I was intrigued and delighted to find preparations I would never have thought of on my own. This isn't just a compendium of how long to roast which root vegetables at what temperature with which herbs; it's a new way of looking at roots. The horseradish gnocchi are spectacular! Yes, there are simple roasted preparations, but there are also sautés, salads, curries, stews, soups, and even desserts. Beets feature in red velvet cupcakes, and there's even a parsnip layer cake.What's more, the greens have not been ignored. This is true root to leaf cooking. The carrot top pesto, for instance, has become a household favorite. I never knew you could eat them, and now we're blitzing them up into a yummy pasta topping that also means less waste from our kitchen.If there is a downside to this book, it's the fact (as several reviewers have already pointed out) that there are some ingredients listed in some recipes that are not going to be found in the average grocery store outside of a large, metropolitan area with large ethnic populations. But in these days of the internet, quite a few of these ingredients (especially the spices) can be found online and shipped to your door. In some cases, too, substitutes are suggested - though it would be helpful if there were a few more of these suggestions. Vegetarians/vegans should also be aware that while root vegetables are the stars in these recipes, this is not a vegetarian cookbook. Meat is used in some of the recipes, and animal products in a large proportion of them.But even if you cannot use a couple sections, there are over two hundred recipes in this book, plus all kinds of inspiration to look at average ingredients in a new way. You may just find yourself doing some experimentation to see what else is possible. | 5.0 |
| 3946 | Ok, I must preface this with the fact that so far I've read both of Lynetta's previous books and loved them. Loved her characters, loved their development and loved their stories. This one, I was completely unsure of. Another NA book with a broken (or this one, slut) heroine and apparently a love triangle. I went in blindly and wasn't aware of the triangle and am not always a fan, but I really liked it. PLUS not a big reader or really interested in "cowboys/rodeo". But...I LOVED THIS BOOK AND THE CHARACTERS.Denver says she's a slut, but she's not your average one. She hasn't been loved and honestly, she's been used her entire life. That's what she knows. Greer is the best friend that is doing everything he can to stay her best friend and not step over her boundaries. But she does make it difficult. Then away to college we go, and here enters Ransom. The typical badboy that also has a heart of gold.What develops between the characters is somewhat expected, but then, BANG Lynetta throws you off the course (and it did seem a little forced, but in ways, made sense) and then everything sort of changes. Relationships change and relationships develop. With that said, I also like miss Maggie (the roomie), Austin (the cousin) and Pete (Maggie's man). They are welcome supporting players and I hope they still play a part in the series. I wasn't aware this was going to be more than one book, but I'll take it."Instant gratification is highly overrated, and never underestimate the power of anticipation."Very curious where we will go from here after learning a bit of each characters past and where that can take us. Overall, I give this a 4-4.5 stars. | 4.0 |
| 3947 | I loved this book and learned quite a bit from it. It's a powerful guide to manifesting through the Law of Attraction, yet it takes a different approach by focusing on giving instead of just receiving. I loved its approach and it's positive, compassionate message. The 10 Blocks to Manifesting Everything You Desire in this book are enlightening and powerful. | 5.0 |
| 3948 | It's implausible, yet possible. That's how I would sum up virtually every aspect of the plot of this book which starts off like a smoldering fireplace blaze and turns into a non-stop conflagration of lust, deception, and ultimately totally shocking conclusions.Mercy Celeste has done it again, and as usual she doesn't take "no" for an answer. She throws her seemingly straightforward and focused characters--high school teacher Grey Talbot and one of his "students," Paul Gaines--into situations they cannot possibly understand and live with, and you say "No, please don't do that, please don't let this happen!" Then she does let it happen, and just goes on from there to grab you by the throat, heart, and libido until a shocking denouement leads to a completely unexpected (no spoilers) ending.This book could not possibly become a series. Or, could it? Please, Mercy, don't say "No!" | 5.0 |
| 3949 | The deadly situation Rachel and Scott find themselves in is a domestic nightmare: an utterly creepy, technology-fueled nightmare. Both lonely and both exhausted—in different ways entirely—each turns to VirtualFriendMe, a website where one can personalize their own virtual friend—who can speak, chat, email, and even grow like a real human being. While VirtualFriendMe may be sweeping the nation, neither of them are aware of the fact that their conversations with their "friends" are being overridden by the company's developer, Melissa, who's set on loving Scott, the only man who's qualified in every area of her complicated algorithm—and yes, that means eliminating Rachel in the process.Following Melissa as she slowly but surely develops and hatches her horrific plan is interesting; the dramatic irony is crucial in understanding her as more than an evil genius: as a person. To Rachel and Scott, Melissa is a monster, and while I wouldn't disagree, readers are acquainted with her in such an intimate, exposing way, that you can't help but sympathize with her. This, as you can imagine, is a conflicting emotion, and it's completely intentional on Faubion's part; it raises the questions of what it means to be faithful, what it means to be evil, and what it means to be human.Faubion's voice is smooth and easy to follow, and the plot is cutting, deep and dark. The chapters are short, but each pack a huge punch; it was so hard for me to put this book down because I was so eager to find out what would happen next... and the what would happen after that, and that and that...It's worth mentioning Friend Me is a Christian suspense, meaning a lot of the story's main issues—primarily Scott's struggle to resist temptation and remain faithful to Rachel—reference straying away from the path of God, and contain lots of prayer as well. The inherent Christian elements also made it a rather tame dark suspense; there's nothing gory or explicit, as much of the nitty-gritty occurs behind closed doors. I understand Christian fiction isn't for everybody, but take my advice with a grain of salt. Even if these religious traits had bothered me, I'd still have enjoyed the book because of how absorbing and intricate the world of VirtualFriendMe is.Pros: Titillating suspense // Lots of danger and action // Fast-paced // Christian elements well incorporated into the entire length of the novel // Exciting, original sci-fi; Faubion creates an entertaining and intriguing virtual reality // Melissa is given an elaborate backstoryCons: Characters don't get very personal; they seemed very unmemorable to me, even though a lot of the book is character-driven // Seems overdramatizedVerdict: Original and imaginative, while simultaneously current, edgy, and fast-paced, Friend Me creates a science fiction world that serves both as social commentary on the risks of being careless on the internet, and the sheer ease at which one can fall into temptation. The intense psychological manipulation and means one deluded woman will go to, just to get her way, will stun and captivate readers. John Faubion skillfully analyzes the difference and fine line between faithfulness and faith; his debut novel sentimentally speaks of the dangers of deviating from the word of God, and of depending too much on technology—which may be fun, but cannot and will not ever replace real life.Rating: 8 out of 10 hearts (4 stars): An engaging read that will be worth your while; highly recommended.Source: Complimentary copy provided by tour publicist in exchange for an honest and unbiased review (thank you, Litfuse!). | 4.0 |
| 3950 | If you are looking for a deeper look at Alternate Day Fasting (ADF) which covers the not only the basics but the actual science behind them this is the book you are looking for. Dr. Varady has created a fantastic book on Modified Alternate Day Fasting that is backed by research she has done with people, not just lab animals.I started with another kindle ebook on the subject, which was a fine book, but didn't cover the subject in enough detail for me. Dr. Varadys book covers not only the dietary regime but tips that will help you get the most out of your time (for instance, drinking ~1/2 liter of water will boost your metabolism by 25%). I have been doing ADF before I got the this book very successfully, but this book helped me refine things a bit to maximize my gains and losses.To maximize your fat loss and minimize your lean muscle loss this is absolutely the ticket to get where you want to go.The book is an easy read and provides the basics as well as the details behind why this method works. | 5.0 |
| 3951 | This was a great read! I loved the story and I finished it in one day. I even listened to the music by the band with the same name...they are pretty good too. | 5.0 |
| 3952 | so far I hAve read all of this series. book 3 was a little different than the other two but still riveting. I enjoyed it very much. now I look forward to the next books in this series. they are great stories with well developed characters and an exciting story line. | 5.0 |
| 3953 | I've read and loved Meredith Schorr's later novels, A State of Jane (review here) and Blogger Girl (one of my favourites of 2013, review here), but I had somehow never read her first book, Just Friends with Benefits. Since her publisher has recently released all three ebooks in one bundle, I thought it was a fitting time to finally read it. I'm so glad I did because I absolutely loved it!I think what makes this novel so fun is that it takes the typical 'boy and girl are friends and fall for each other' story and turns it on its head. Nothing works out quite like you'd expect and I loved that. In fact, I actually had a "holy crap!" moment when something was revealed that I wasn't quite anticipating. I love when authors can surprise me! The romances in the novel were completely believable and realistic. And I don't just mean the relationships main character Stephanie was involved in. Each of her friends had their own relationship and we got to read about their love lives, too.Building on the friendship angle, I loved the emphasis Schorr put on the various friendships Stephanie has. Sure, being in a relationship is great but you always need to have a good friend, or five, who you can always count on to be there. Steph has an awesome group around her, and while some would find them crude, outrageous, or rude, I loved them. I actually feel like they were like what my friends and I will be like in another few years.Another typical chick lit feature, apart from having some romance woven in, is the comedic nature of most of the stories. Schorr manages to fit in quite a bit of humour throughout the novel without it taking over the rest of the story. As I write this part of the review it's well over two weeks since I read the book so I can't recall any specifics, unfortunately. But, all you need to know is that I found myself laughing out loud at parts of the story, which I always love.I'm glad I've finally read all of Meredith Schorr's books! I can tell that she's grown stronger as a writer with each novel she published. Now I can say, without a doubt, that she's one of my favourite authors (chick lit or otherwise) and can recommend all three of her books. Hurry up and write book four, Meredith! No pressure ;) | 5.0 |
| 3954 | Readers will not be disappointed. Especially those with a military background. He ia a man to be admired. We need more men like him!Hjm | 5.0 |
| 3955 | I am not normally a military thriller kind of reader, but the characters, plot, and numerous sub-plots in the ARISEN series are so well developed I cannot get enough of them.Onward to book five... | 5.0 |
| 3956 | For a good part of my life as I've heard about and witnessed abusive Mom's with their daughters, I've often wondered about the bond between them and silently asked -- "Why?" How could a daughter still love a mother who chooses to abuse, when the only thing she reached for, breath and lived for was her mother's love?Well, indeed author Rosemary "Mamie" Adkins as told us why. This, a true story explaining not only the perplexities of her life, but how thick her bond was to a mother she loved dearly, in spite of a mother who did nothing but torment her was an amazing recount of a painful life.As I read the story, I kept thinking what I would have done, but Mamie chose a much different path and attitude than what I think I might have (choosing not to give spoilers here)."Reflections of Mamie: A Story of Survival" is not only an amazing story of survival, but it will help others with similar stories understand their connective bond between a mother and daughter along with the will and determination to keep going and never give up on life's dreams and purpose.What one will gain from this story is: Another person's ills and inadequacies in their role as a mother, doesn't have to reflect on their characteristics and purpose in life."My hat goes off" to this author for her will and ability to share her story so that perhaps others can be healed and learn their aim in life.Lastly, but certainly not least, I love the back of the book where author Adkins shared her appreciation and love for family pets and special friends in her life. What a fine tribute! | 5.0 |
| 3957 | John Piper not only tells the story of the amazing life of William Wilberforce he also delves into what drove the man to persevere as he did. Piper's book will help those who seek to move from self centered to God centered using Wilberforce as the prototype.This book is short and easy to read.What is the book about? Here is a quote from Wilberforce's diary,,,,"God Almighty has placed before me two great Objects, the Suppression of the Slave Trade and the Reformation of Manners."Chuck Colson gifted this book to our group during a study concerning the decay of morals in the USA. Youth, especially those heading off to college, would benefit greatly from this book. I could not recommend it more. | 5.0 |
| 3958 | I need to start by saying Rachel Gibson is one of my favorite storytellers. That being said, I did not love this story. It took a long time to develop and I felt it did not flow as nicely as I would have liked. Dialogue was well written as I expect from Ms. Gibson, however the story was not as well t old as usual. | 3.0 |
| 3959 | XXX A 60 Story Erotic eBook Collection by Maya Turner is 60 stories of very descriptive, sensual narration. A story to satisfy everyone's fantasy. Professor and student catch your fancy? How about a stranger you meet on the street? Once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down. | 5.0 |
| 3960 | The Unexpected Bride was another win in the Montana Born Brides series. Laurent is a widower with two very young children who are in dire need of firm, but loving guidance. Enter Emma...the nanny from England who arrives on their doorstep and breathes love and laughter back into this family who has been treading water since the death of the mother in childbirth a couple of years earlier. Laurent tries hard to fight against developing feelings for Emma, not wanting to betray his wife's memory. Emma loves her new charges and soon finds her heart drawn to Laurent, as well....but she's struggling to forget a bad situation she left behind in England. The children need and desperately want the love of a mother, so Laurent decides that a marriage of convenience is the answer. Will Laurent allow himself to love again and will Emma agree to his unexpected proposal, or will she flee Montana and head back home across the pond? Grab a box of tissues...this story is packed full of emotion, as Emma gives little Evie and Jerome the mother's touch they've needed for so long. The growing chemistry between Laurent & Emma was sweetly simmering throughout the book...you can't help but hope that these two will be able to let go of old fears and won't pass up this unexpected chance of love and a new life together! | 5.0 |
| 3961 | Terrific and amusing - a must read for a reality check on "climate change" propaganda! | 5.0 |
| 3962 | This was a contemporary romance that had many elements that set it up as a typical NA story. But I felt it was extremely slow and the tonality did not match what I expected from the cover ( which was super cute). I really never connected with any of the characters, felt no real growth even if it was described. But it is wellwritten and I just can't point out exactly why I didn't fall for this story. | 3.0 |
| 3963 | The book is filled with tips for making your own furniture without being a professional woodworker.Lots of projects and easy to follow instructions. Also the projects do not require a lot of professionalwoodworking tools. Love this book. | 5.0 |
| 3964 | Victor Hugo wrote for the ages a tour-de-force for every reader for all time. So go there gentle reader and strip among the roses, lilies and pick up the book perused by so many readers for so long. | 5.0 |
| 3965 | Ella, delivers a dragon and vampire love story like no other out there today. Zoricah is not only a dragon, but she is also a demigoddess, so you get the addition of mythology added with the story. The author added a lot of imagination in the world building and she brings you a lot of great characters that you’ll want to keep reading years to come.Tardieh is a hot vampire and Zoircah is really neat with her dragon shifting and her demigoddess abilities. So be prepared for a really strong heroine.If you like your PRN’s on the darker side you’ll love this one, the villain is very evil. He does torcher his victims in cruel ways, so be warned.My only downside was with this being a novella I lost the connection between Tardieh and Zoricah, the spark was there during the Prelude but when Zoricah came back to Tardieh for help I didn’t feel that spark again. I think it was because there is so much world build, action and different characters that it just overshadowed the spark between them. The sex is hot but I look for a good spark and connection between the main characters. You can’t expect everything in a novella and with the story being so different and good I can’t really low ball this book because of a spark between characters. I feel the next book will be totally different and as you can read in this story there is some very heated sparks flying between the next couple already, so I’m definitely looking forward to their book. This also reminds me the H/h gets a HEA but there is a cliffhanger at the end that will leave you wanting the next book A.S.A.P.I recommend this to any PNR fans that likes their books on the darker side and with plenty of action and a great world build. | 4.0 |
| 3966 | I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It kept my interest even though I knew what the outcome would be the author was very good | 5.0 |
| 3967 | It says the same thing all the books say, Too hard to keep track of. I have decided that the only thing that works is exercise and eating in moderation and no junk food. | 3.0 |
| 3968 | As noted by other reviewers, it's quite clear the the author leans to the left. This didn't bother me at all. It was an interesting story. It kept my attention and I enjoyed the book. | 3.0 |
| 3969 | Growing to enjoy the Amish Garden stories is easy. They are packaged in just the right size! The plots are well prepared for a fertile mind to develop and grow. Respect, honesty, love come together in a fashion that reminds us all how great and wonderful it is to be charitable to everyone. | 4.0 |
| 3970 | Great series, a little more sci-fi than what i usually read but I still liked it. I love how fast paced it is, especially this 3rd book | 5.0 |
| 3971 | I'm sorry C.J Box, I was so excited when I finally got this on my Kindle, just couldn't wait to read it, you are such a wonderful story teller. then 8% into the book, at location 359, you drop the "F" bomb in the middle of the name of the Son of God. what were you thinking, you tell a great story...you don't need that to make your point. You've had my rapt attention for 13 books, but now you've lost me. You may not believe in Jesus Christ, but you need to respect your readers who do. I won't be able to finish your book, or read any others you have to offer. | 1.0 |
| 3972 | I have recommended this book to many. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and set me on a pace of reading all of his books.I didn't think I would like it as it is in the 1300's, but I definitely did and went for the sequel as soon as it became possible. | 5.0 |
| 3973 | How does one cope with tragedy? Having had to endure a string of them, then the one thing that keeps you together is snatched out of your hands? How does one cope without shattering? falling apart? losing their mind? There are many different ways, not all that I agree with, but in this case, I can see how and why it was done.Loving one person through another? Dysfunctional 'relationship' (using the word verrrrry loosely). Then that???!!!!I just don't know what to feel.Now, here's a turn I didn't see coming. Did you?Can't wait for the third instalment. | 5.0 |
| 3974 | Shelley Admont is a successful mom and a successful creator of children's books that for both entertainment and lessons for behavior for children. In this book she has wisely engaged illustrators Sonal Goyal and Sumit Sakhuja who provide wonderful images for Admont's story.We meet a bunny family - a mother and three brothers, each brother has a color that matches his bed covering and his toothbrush - blue, green and orange. But the youngest bunny, Jimmy, doesn't like to brush his teeth so his new gift of an orange toothbrush is hardly appreciated. When mom calls for breakfast time, the older brothers rely they've brushed their teeth and are read, but when Jimmy calls out that he, too, is ready he hears a sound saying that the hasn't REALLY brushed his teeth - the sound is from his orange toothbrush! The toothbrush tells Jimmy that despite the fact that Jimmy doesn't think brushing his teeth is necessary, not brushing twice a day makes teeth yellow and results in bad breath. Jimmy fails to heed the magic toothbrush and goes down to eat, only to discover that when he tries to eat his food jumps away from him. Frustrated and sad he seeks sympathy from his friends, but they run away because his breath stinks. Learning his lesson, Jimmy runs into the house, takes his magic toothbrush, brushes well and all problems are solved.Cleverly written, well illustrated, this little book reinforces good hygiene and dental health - and minding parents suggestions! Grady Harp, January 14 | 5.0 |
| 3975 | I just loved Djinn! Mr. Holloway takes you to an exotic and faraway time and place and gives you an amazing story with adventure and hero to root for. I can't wait for the next Order of the Nightshades. Please keep them coming,Mr. Holloway!! | 5.0 |
| 3976 | In this book, we learn about Sarah Ladina. She is pregnant and alone and wants nothing but the best for her soon-to-be-born baby. She takes on more than she bargained for when she buys an old Victorian house, with the plans of turning it into an inn. On her first day at the house, she meets a disabled vet--Hunter Evans--who lived in the house as a child. Hunter is persistent in his attempt to have some form of connection to the house, even if it means acting as the handyman. To add more drama to her already complicated life, her ex tries to reenter the picture. After being put on modified bedrest, Sarah is forced to ask for help, in hopes of getting the inn completed. Not only is she having to sit back and watch her new friends do all the work on her inn, but she is also left with a confused heart, not knowing what path to take.This is a wonderful story. The characters are charming and witty and you can't help but fall in love with them. As the reader, you feel for Sarah and long for her to be happy. The same can be said for Hunter--the poor man has had rotten luck. The drama that unfolds for the characters makes you anxious for something good to happen. And the inevitable chemistry between Sarah and Hunter is adorable; there are parts that melt your heart.The storyline flows nicely, keeping the reader in tune with the different characters, their thoughts, and their feelings. Once the book is over, you're left wanting more--wanting to continue on the journey with Sarah and Hunter and the inn. Definitely worthy of 5 stars! | 5.0 |
| 3977 | I bought this and it was OK but I lost patience with it and bought a book instead. this took to long to tell me what I wanted to know. | 2.0 |
| 3978 | I really enjoy Randi Alexander's books. She writes in a way that you can imagine just how the characters are feeling. Her Cowboys are so hot they make you wish you could hold them yourself. This book was a little different than the others I read, with the Kink, but in a good way that turns you on. | 5.0 |
| 3979 | Part three was amazing. I am so glad I own the whole series, and can't wait to get back to Pennsylvania. I recommend this to fans of well-written sci-fi. | 5.0 |
| 3980 | I found this book to be somewhat slow and had a hard time getting into it. The premise of the book was interesting enough but I didn't feel any suspense or thrill in it. The characters weren't vibrant and had no substance to connect with. It was a rather flat book with no depth.Having said that - it wasn't a BAD book, it just wasn't a GREAT book. It was an easy read that trickled along. If you want to read something that doesn't take a lot of mental concentration or focus this is the book for you. If you want something with more meat that entrenches you then you should probably pass this one up. | 3.0 |
| 3981 | Nice and short, but sweet. Not very deep, but still a satisfactory story. Always fun to spend some time with old friends. | 3.0 |
| 3982 | I love every single one of these devotions. Each one touched my heart and showed me in new, deep ways how much God loves me, and ALL of us. These devotions uplift my spirits, and I am already reading through this for a second time. Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 3983 | A most informative read. If you don't understand some of the very basic terminology then this should not be your first book. If you are interested in reading something which has not bean glamourized out of proportion by celebrities, then I highly recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 3984 | A great medical mystery filled with surprising clues that lead Dr. Dafoe to the most unlikely suspect. The author provides in-depth information about what it's like to be an ER physician and provides accurate descriptions of how a broken bone feels and the intense pain associated with a punctured lung. He weaves in incredibly rich scenarios such as working at a low income medical clinic and being on the run in Canada. If you are a fan of other medical mysteries by authors like Kathy Reichs, you'll enjoy this one! | 4.0 |
| 3985 | I really enjoyed this book! New characters to get to know! Hoping that Katie and Joseph would get together! Makes me want to learn to knit!!! | 5.0 |
| 3986 | There's something to be said for these short horror stories that I have really been liking of late and this one was no different. I guess getting a little good scare is something that has always sort of appealed to me deep down. Author did a great job setting up the characters in this one and was real interesting reading about how the protagonist's persona changes once he meets Jill. Not going to give it away so you'll have to read it but here's one more passage for your consideration "Just before his eyelids closed, John saw, behind the flame, a shadowed figure crouching in the corner of the room, and he was afraid." | 4.0 |
| 3987 | What a lovely book. So different, yet so compelling. I had a hard time putting it down. The characters were wonderful! I hope you are writing another. | 5.0 |
| 3988 | I have been waiting for this book for a long time. We are introduced to Gage and Katy in the Coleman (six pack) clan. When I heard this book was coming out I could not wait. I've already finished. It was simply wonderful, fantastic, absolutely awesome. I loved Gage. I lived how he wanted to be with Katy and how even though she didn't remember him he was talk there for her. I loved how Katy was strong even though she was scared when she couldn't remember some things. And I loved how when they decided to be together they fully embraced one another. This is one of my favorite books by Ms. Arend. I can't wait for the next in this series. | 5.0 |
| 3989 | All I feel is outrage. And despair.Matt Taibbi has written a book which explains in layman's terms how United States citizens and many around the world were conspired against by Wall Street banks, brokers and investment businesses. If you were one of the those who ended up bankrupt, or in foreclosure, or if you lost your job because the investment plan of your employer disappeared overnight in the crash of 2008, this will explain some of how it happened. The variety of tricks and lies are amazing, particularly since they made almost no effort to hide their crimes internally within these companies. More impressive is how these top executives went on with their lives, wealthier, and with even greater respect heaped upon them by their peers, and received even bigger bonuses while their companies either went bankrupt or limped back to healthy earnings after loans provided by the US government. Why? "Too big to fail".Inexplicably, none of the major individuals responsible for the financial crash are poor now, paid fines, went to jail or have a criminal record on the books. Instead some of the major companies (no humans) involved, such as Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo or Bank of America, had their 'hands' slapped and are now still trying to get away with as much thievery and law-breaking possible, still using variations of the cons they did before. Outside of a few weeks of embarrassment, they did not lose much of their incredible wealth. These companies lost only a few days of income after paying multi-millions in fines, even though they stole billions and billions of dollars. Some, as we know, went bankrupt. Some human beings, mid-level patsies, received tougher punishment, but no high-level executive has been punished in any way for malfeasance or any criminal felony. Socially, they still attend the best parties and everyone who they meet still kisses their feet hoping for a some benefice. Personally, I'm frustrated by the ignorance the average middle-class person has about the tremendous wealth of the 'no taxes' top 10%. About the dozens of yachts, the $50,000 purses, the hundreds of classic cars which can't be driven in climate-controlled garages, the dozens of mansions one may own which they can't possibly visit much less live in in a decade.Meanwhile, as alternating case histories of poor people who commit the same types of crimes as bank and brokerage employees did, who are illegal immigrants, live in the wrong neighborhood, are not white, sell drugs, fraudulently get food stamps or welfare, default on credit cards or other contractual obligations, are detailed by the author, we see how these criminals end up arrested, mistreated, beaten, put in prison, and must pay off fines for the rest of their lives, while having rights such as voting or the ability to pass credit checks for jobs and loans forever taken away. Many end up in prison due to 'shortcuts' used in the legal system which rob the defendants of fair trials.Sometimes, the custom of robo-signing of documents without checking for pertinent information, or banks outsourcing the processing of paperwork to inexpensive secondary companies, will bring ordinary innocent customers before courts and placed under arrest by police, for 'crimes' they did not commit. The way these cases are now handled does not mean records will be cleared even if everyone knows a mistake was made. The reason? The financial institutions and banks 'are too big' to be held accountable. The customers, on the other hand, may never clear their record, which follows them for life. The worst of it is even though EVERYoNE knows a miscarriage of justice has occurred, police, lawyers and sometimes judges will put pressure on the defendant to plead guilty so the case can be closed. The innocent victims will be told it won't hurt anything if they say they are guilty, maybe a $50 fine or hours of public service, but in fact they will not pass background checks anymore.Justice for all? No. Right now, there are two justice systems. One for the wealthy, and one for the rest of us.Global warming isn't the only problem people are ignoring. At least, until it's you being pulled over by a cop under orders to meet a quota, or it's your wallet or mail being stolen and the theft paperwork is mishandled, or it's your house being taken by a bank which has committed crimes costing billions with no penalty when you missed some payments of a few thousand dollars. | 5.0 |
| 3990 | I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.Wow.If I had to sum this book up into just one word, there isn’t another better for the job. First there is the absolutely breathtakingly stunning cover. The very moment I saw it, I knew I’d be obsessed. It would take a lot for me to hate a book with that cover. By looking at it, I never would have guessed the story line, but it fits just perfectly.Can you imagine living your entire life without ever truly seeing the sun? Can you imagine never experiencing the beautiful night sky and all its beauty? What would the world look like with only one and not the other, I wonder? Well, apparently Elizabeth Fama wondered too, because she created a complicated alternate universe from that very idea.This is a dystopian that reads so much more than dystopian. It has a lot of themes and similarities, but it was so much bigger than that box. I’ve been reading dystopian novels since 2010 (and longer if you count the classics), and this one doesn’t quite fit the mold of the cookie cutter dystopian novel. I loved that it brought feelings of other books (It reminded me of June and Day in Legend by Marie Lu, when they are together on the streets. They are so different and June gets to see life through unfiltered eyes for the first time with Day. It also reminded me of the story Deuce and Fade read together in Enclave, which ironically IS about a boy who lives in the day and a girl who lives at night. It worked in Enclave and it obviously worked here too.), but it stood on its own.The social issues and injustices are there - they are solid. You clearly get a picture of what it is like to live in this world, not only as a Smudge (a person allowed to live at night), but as a Ray (person allowed to live in the day). The best part is watching Sol’s mind expand as she realizes that while Day’s have a lot of perks her family wasn’t afforded, life isn’t always easier. There are injustices, especially when it comes to the splitting of families, the tough decisions parents and love ones must make in this world, and law versus doing what’s right are a major selling point of the book.This book is a clear metaphor — Days are allowed to live what we would call a normal life — in the daytime, which a schedule we are used to. If they are caught breaking the law (aka being out after dark), they are called teenage hijinks. However, a Night being out in the day is cause for jail time and felonies. Sol sees this injustice very clearly when she is imprisoned for being out during the day — even though she is in the hospital tending to a severe injury. I really liked how well thought out the society was in this respect.While we learn about WHY this society is split slowly, (and trust me it was at the forefront of my mind constantly), in the end it doesn’t matter. Something that started as a way to save the population was grossly mutated in a twisted way to handle and control society. The book is heavy on French language, which again, I don’t know why. I mean, I loved it because it added to the beauty of the book, but I didn’t really ever know why it was that way. I understood that the characters family’s were from French-speaking countries, but I didn’t really ever get if that was a convenient part of the plot or if this society was heavy in French-speaking because of the alternate universe plot points.Sol’s commitment to her family is unflinching and even though the book suffers from ‘lack of parent syndrome’ (prior to D’Arcy’s family coming into the mix at least), we don’t see a teen who is doing something to combat the society — she is merely trying to love and protect her family. There were times, especially in the beginning, where I kept thinking “What are you doing Sol?” She was an incredibly smart teen making incredibly risky choices just for the look of a smile on her blind grandfather who was dying. And when I thought about that, I realized what kind of character a person like Sol has — it’s a bit awe inspiring. Sure that’s not to say that her decisions were hasty and half-baked, in a desperate attempt to make that one dream come true, but her heart is something to admire.Even though I love so much about this book, I think in terms of world-building, our explanation of why things are the way they are in this world. Yes, I got that this alternate universe (which by the way, I LOVE that this society was created from a fixed point in our past — that this was something that happened to our society because the past, not the future was changed) and that it started at the time of the 1918 flu pandemic, but the WHY of it never really took hold for me. I think there is a lot of opportunity to explain how the world got stuck this way — and hopefully we will get to see that in book two and beyond, but it is something that could have made my reading experience less confusing. I sat for chapters asking these questions and it seriously hindered me from just enjoying the beautiful words on the page. I’d also like to point out that the 1918 flu pandemic seems to be a frequent topic in the books I’m reading lately. I don’t know why it is a popular point in history with YA, because it never was before I started reading all these books, but it has given me a greater awareness of that point in our history.I loved Fama’s writing so much. It is a bit hard to describe how she does it, but she seems to make everything sound beautiful, even when it is ugly. Even when these awful things are happening in the story, I couldn’t get over how beautiful the words were. They made my heart bloom and fall in love — with the words. Yes, I fell in love with the words. Even when I was confused or upset, I was compelled forward into the story because of those words. And when we finally make it to the romance section of the book, I thought my heart just might burst. It’s beautiful and unflinchingly perfect, but doesn’t overshadow the rest of the book at all. I also love how Fama gives us bits and pieces of the back story, sprinkled throughout the ‘current’ timeline. It didn’t seem forced or an easy way to feed us information, but natural as if Sol was sitting in my room recounting her stories of her life. The inside is as beautiful as the outside and that just made my heart happy. I also loved the language Fama uses. There are a lot of great vocabulary words and this book is definitely not ‘dumbed’ down in any way. I have an extensive vocabulary and I still found myself learning some new words. It’s smart writing and it doesn’t wield itself to anything less.Speaking of the romance, I’m so happy that it is well developed and not insta-love at all. I mean, the characters practically hate each other, then grow to like, and then love. It’s a natural progression. In dystopian, I tend to see the stress of the world bringing two characters together quickly and intensely, and this one took its time. Sure, things get intense and passionate, but for some reason, I just thought the timeline worked well and held its own.On another note, this is the second book I’ve read where the main character forms a relationship with someone she does not know on a school desk. It’s such a weird and wonderful idea and I was enamored by it. Even though I had seen it done with another book written this year, it still made my heart pitter-patter. I wish I could have found a friend through penciled drawings on a desk in math class. The only thing I ever found in math class was the notion that I would never, ever, understand proofs. (Side note, my brain works great in algebra, but geometry is quite literally another language that I will not quite be privy to).Even though I have said a lot in this review, I don’t think I can properly explain how much awesome was encased in this book’s insides. Even with some minor issues, this book blew me away. I highlighted so many things that when I get a physical copy of it, my book is going to be more yellow highlighter than normal words.For this review and more, visit Such a Novel Idea. | 5.0 |
| 3991 | My only complaint was that I now have to wait for the next Volume to come out!!!!! I am waiting impatiently! | 4.0 |
| 3992 | Enjoyed and hopeful for more from this author... maybe a storyline about Slim? Or even Sonny? Thanks for the Austin backdrop :) | 4.0 |
| 3993 | I really wish that this book was royalty free. It say's in the cover that you can not use it for commercial purposes so what is the point of selling book that I can't use to create artwork with. Thanks for the patterns that will never see the light of day. | 1.0 |
| 3994 | Cajun girl in Phoenix... I truly loved this book,when I started it I couldn't put it down til I finished it.I loved the story line,the characters,the humor,mystery,some twists and turns I didn't anticipate,and of course the romance.I truly love Paranormal reads,any time I can read about a hot,sexy Vampire and Were's,I'm a happy camper... I have loved this series from bk 1 and this one so far has to be my new favorite.If you love Paranormal romance I urge other readers to check it out,I guarantee you fall in love with the characters Leopold and Laryssa,I did ...I love the mystery as Leopold is on the hunt for a killer in the Big Easy,and enlists Laryssa's help in catching a Demon,to protect a were infant and in turn Laryssa herself,I don't want to delve to deeply as I don't want to give anything away ... | 5.0 |
| 3995 | This is such a funny book my kids love reading it over and over. It is the second in the series and just as good. The humor is so great and the vocabulary words can be so arcane it is astounding/amusing and funny. | 5.0 |
| 3996 | This story was very good. Very well written. 2 characters with tragedies of their past. Come together helping each other. Whether it ended good or bad you just have to read it. Allie Collins is going to college. Spending the summer with her dad like she always does. She doesnt want to go in the water because of a tragedy that happened last year. It breaks my heart for her to have to over come that. Along the way she meets Damien and they find ways to help each other. Damien is so mysterious. He is battling his own demons. Damien is mysterious, strong, dangerous. But Allie he starts opening up to. Its so sweet, how quickly they like each other. Allie learns what happens, and she doesnt know what to do. SHe was very brave because I have no idea what I would do if I was in a similar situation.With this book make sure you have tissues, because your WILL cry. You will fall in love and this book will get intense. But this is a strong read. | 5.0 |
| 3997 | Well the whole story was practically sex scenes. Until I realize at the end It was just a teaser in the whole story. So I didn't like that at all. I thought I was going to read a story not a teaser.SO, if you don't mind reading part of a book; go head feel free to purchase this one. | 3.0 |
| 3998 | This is by far one of the most captivating romances I have ever had the pleasure of reading. More like living. I couldn't put it down & you won't either.The characters are raw & full of emotion. I can't say enough.. | 5.0 |
| 3999 | VERY DIFFERENT AND ENJOYABLE, LOVE HIS SHORT CHAPTERS. .A LOOK BACK IN THE HISTORY OF ALEX CROSS.A MUST READ BOOK. | 5.0 |
| 4000 | Enjoyed but not captivated. Took me longer to read that I like to spend. "Abducted" was a better use of my reading time. | 3.0 |
| 4001 | I absolutely loved this book! I loved the relationship that Travis and Reliy had. I enjoyed watching all the characters develop. I'm so happy that Taylor was able to have a happy ending. ;) | 5.0 |
| 4002 | This book was amazing. I could not put it now until I finished it.. Debbie Macomber has a way of making you stay interested in the book enough to stay focused and can't wait to see what happens next... | 5.0 |
| 4003 | I bought this on the recommendation of a friend but am disappointed in that I was looking for some more concrete. | 2.0 |
| 4004 | I was eager to read a sequel to the highly atmospheric and creepy "The Shining" however this book was neither. the characters were bland, the atmosphere was bland and the story was bland. Sorry to be so succinct but "bland" sums it all up. there simply was very little punch to it. It bothers me to give such a review since I have been such an emphatic and long time fan of King's work. "Doctor Sleep" is worth reading if your a fan and your interested in what comes after "The Shining" but I can't say that you should expect much excitement. It's not the typical material I have come to expect from King. Sorry SK! | 2.0 |
| 4005 | White slavery. Flesh Trade. It is still with us and still ugly. This is a feel-good romance that ends well, but not without peeling away the underside of Regency England for anyone not born to wealth and privilege, and sometimes dangerous even for women in that class. Enjoy the read. | 4.0 |
| 4006 | Just couldn't get into this book. It seemed like just too much of the same. There was nothing about the two that I found interesting or potentially sexy | 1.0 |
| 4007 | It was a big help. It was very easy to understand. I did understand a lot but this was really good. Thanks so much. Jolene | 5.0 |
| 4008 | Beautiful book. Well written and interesting. | 5.0 |
| 4009 | It takes talent to develop and complete a storyline in only 30 pages, but then Joe Hill has that talent and more. I won't explain any more of the story than is given in the book description online - it's way too short to tell anymore without giving away the whole plot. Suffice it to say, it's a great read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I've already read "The Heart Shaped Box" and loved t, plus a couple of others. Read it, you'll like it! | 5.0 |
| 4010 | Interesting book, heroine who can see and speak to ghosts and unravel mysteries all at same time.Main characters are college age and this is a read that will appeal to teenagers and young adults.However, I am a senior and enjoyed it too. | 5.0 |
| 4011 | Received this book for an honest review.The second of six short books.We continue with Mac and Matt going to Chicago for depositions. Business only. They both agreed.....again......they can't continue their sexual liaisons.After the first round of depositions they are in the hotel bar having drinks with several of the other attorneys involved with the same case. One of the men who is quite drunk gropes Mac and she is about to deck him when Matt shoves him causing him to fall. Matt pulls him up by his collar and insures him he will be in his room the next morning to finish what Matt started tonight. Matt then proceeds to take Mac to her room. Only to join her. He is tired of fighting this attraction. Tired of thinking about Mac and not being able to do anything. They both want it. It's only sex. Two full nights of just sex.Upon returning from their trip to Chicago, Matt has to leave again for Atlanta. Mac is desperately trying to keep her emotions out of the equation, but can't quite keep her feelings separated. When Matt shows up at her apartment from Atlanta unannounced, he wants one thing....sex. The next morning he leaves without an explanation for the rest of his weekend other than he is "busy" and leaves Mac feeling used.Mac spends her day in hype law library doing research for Lorraine and trying not to think of Matt. While she is making copies, Cal walks up and starts a conversation. They end up going for coffee and enjoying each other's company.When Monday rolls around Mac is extremely busy and before she knows it it's time to go home. She stops by Lorraine's office to see if she needs anything before Mac goes home. Lorraine begins to primp and flaunt the fact that Matt asked her to diner tonight. Mac is extremely hurt by this. Mac is good enough for a romp in the hay but not good enough for dinner. On her way to the elevators she sees Matt talking to Cal. Cal sees her and comes to ask her out to lunch. Matt is furious. Drags Mac by her elbow into his office and tells her to stay away from Cal. Mac tries to tell him that he can't dictate whom she sees. She even tries to give him a stipulation....don't go to dinner with Lorraine. He is going to dinner with Lorraine.Mac says she is done. If he wants her to quit she will and walks out of his office leaving Matt stunned.Will Matt wake up and realize what he is missing letting Mac walk away ? Will Mac realize she needs Matt ? | 4.0 |
| 4012 | Still enjoying Connelly's writing, whereas, some writers lose their strengths as they go along, for instance, Lee Child, his books have become mundane and so predicatable. | 5.0 |
| 4013 | All of Liz Talbot mystery books are great! I fowell her with my Kendle, most of the time my eyes get tired but I can't put it down until I finish.Sylvia Wallace Mitchellmsylvia1937@gmail.com | 5.0 |
| 4014 | This is absolutely an awesome read by Williams! I have been into the Paleo diet for just this week, and wanted to try beginner recipes just yet. And this book never failed me! This is really worth the money I have invested for. | 5.0 |
| 4015 | This story had many twist and turns. However it started out slow and kind of boring. Later it became more exciting. At the end it gave you a great ending. | 4.0 |
| 4016 | Museum employee Ella has always struggled to lock down the wild force inside of her and has kept people at a distance for their own safety. But after a creepy encounter in a garden with a museum's benefactor, Ella will finally understand just what makes her 'different' when she accidentally wakes a stone Gargoyle and discovers that dark forces are at work in the world and her curse may be the world's salvation.Heart of Stone, Warren's new Gargoyles series starter really had first book-itis. There were some good action scenes later on in the story but with the need to build the world there wasn't enough time sandwiched around the smexy stuff (two extended scenes) to really develop the relationship between Ella and Gargoyle Guardian Kees - and both the world and relationship development were mainly 'tell' not show. And since the the first smexy time between the pair occurs early in the story on there wasn't even some awesome tension building in the sensual part of the story to balance things out.For me, I can forgive a lot if I love the hero but as much as I love gargoyles, I didn't click with Kees - he was 'stoney' emotionally ( pun intended:) and pretty jerky or condescending to Ella with no vulnerability chunks in his armor to endear me to him.So overall, Heart of Stone was just okay - or maybe okay plus since the next up leading lady Phil looked promising from her two conversations with Ella. I will still give the next book a try and chalk this up to too high expectations (since I was a real fan of Warren's Others and I was really looking forward to her finally getting a chance to start something new after being stuck rewriting the 'Fixed' series for years) and hope that the series catches its rhythm. | 3.0 |
| 4017 | Amazing second book in the Scorpion dark fantasy series. I loved it! Kendras is such a strong, bold character who deep in his heart knows what is right.When's the third come out? When? Whenwhenwhen when? I want it NAOW! | 5.0 |
| 4018 | As a person who works in the wealth management industry I was expecting some great insight from this book but at 400 pages it simply was a bit repetitive for my taste. The book went into great detail in many wealth planning subjects but the information wasn't worthy of stretching to this many pages and therefore the book sort of loses it's way due to it being too long. I would have liked to see more "super wealthy" case studies of client situations to analyze but there were many great examples of other investment wisdom distributed throughout the book. In summary, a decent attempt at a complex subject. | 3.0 |
| 4019 | Good story but wasn't my favorite. Probably had more to do with the mood i was in when I read it. | 4.0 |
| 4020 | Three orphan children walk out of a shelter into chaos because they are out of food and water. The city is abandoned, the stores are stripped. What happened? Where is everyone, there are no skeletons. Did they miss the Rapture? | 5.0 |
| 4021 | This was a very extensive and penetrating view of the dangers of nuclear weapons. The fact that men and machines are not perfect is amply illustrated in these pages. This is a must read for those who believe the genie should never have been let out of the bottle. | 5.0 |
| 4022 | OMG K.Harris has done it again I couldn't put this book down read it over night I just couldn't put it down A MUST READ !!! Great author great story line!!! | 5.0 |
| 4023 | I'm so glad that Stephanie is back to her old self. (Not sleeping with both men and being a ho) I hope all the ones that don't like this series will stop reading and leave it to us that do love it so there is no end to it!I have started my granddaughters on the Plum books and would recommend anyone to enjoy the books as much as I do! | 5.0 |
| 4024 | If you want your youngster to enjoy reading and learn history, Rush Revere is the substitute teacher who can help you reach those goals. The accompanying illustrations and the exciting time-traveling characters with Revere's talking horse captivate any young person's attention. | 5.0 |
| 4025 | The book was fast paced and has a little bit of everything--- romance,mafia and good story line. Definitely a good read. | 5.0 |
| 4026 | Somehow,I would have expected this story to take place somewhere in the far forgotten past.What was intriguing was the fact that the backdrop was modern day and the issues resonated with me in a big way.It raises issues that will stay with me for quite some time. Not one of those books which are soon forgotten | 4.0 |
| 4027 | I liked the book, but Patrick had me not liking him much. Chloe was great and it left off with a little heartbreak. | 4.0 |
| 4028 | I have read all of the Reacher stories and have never been disappointed. Always interesting characters, all believeable. The plots are varied and keep you wondering what is next. | 5.0 |
| 4029 | Very very good. Kept you wanting to go deeper into the woods.Great end never seen it coming, wanted even more. | 4.0 |
| 4030 | Very good imagination, along with some Bible Scripture. I enjoyed the book and read it in one sitting. Good Book | 4.0 |
| 4031 | I really enjoyed this book. Taught me things about success and habits I didn't know. Very upbeat with contributions from several people. | 5.0 |
| 4032 | Really enjoyed this second book. Zach and friends continue to have challenges with births, deaths, bullies, cannibals and similar issues. Zach, although a teenager looks to thrive not just survived. The threads from the first book came together,and there are lots of teasers which make me wish the next book was ready. If you enjoy the zombie genre, make sure you read this series. | 5.0 |
| 4033 | I was completely taken aback by her story. It didn't seem possible for anyone to survive what she had to live with in that timeframe. | 4.0 |
| 4034 | This was the funniest book I have read in a long time.I was interested for the complete book.Read it you will like it. | 5.0 |
| 4035 | Wasn't as many good meals that I would eat but depending on your tastes is good to read and eat for most. | 2.0 |
| 4036 | So I read the first one and went directly to this one (I do recommend reading Hannah's story because yes I want to back track now and read it); however, the author does not make you feel that you have been in limbo and missed any of this awesome story line. It seems that I was totally amazed with the first, this one totally blew me away. Ella and Micah's story have taken a new step in the story line and the scenes become just keep getting scorching hot. After the big kicker that we found out in the first this novel shows more of how Ella and Micah try to deal with the adjustments of their newfound lives and it is not always greener. What I have loved about this series is that when you think you know something is going to happen your whole thought features are turned upside. The author does love to throw a good twist in this happily ever after because if you have read the first one you will know how Ella feels about her sire. Question is what will happen when Micah isn't around and Julian comes to help out? That my lovely readers trust me you will want to find out. Talk about a love triangle, or is it?? Secrets are found out that may cause a friction between two of these lovely characters but I can't tell you who or I will definitely be giving to much away. Trust me you will not want to miss out because when the cards start to get laid out on the table, tempers start to flare. One minute your so involved with the deliciously hot scenes and the next your engulfed into an action pack scene. Yes, when I say you, I do mean that. The author has a way with words that will make you feel like your part of the novel and will not be able to put it down in my opinion. The scenes she has created and even the characters are very complementary to each other and flawlessly written. I couldn't choose a favorite in this one if you asked me to because they all made the story unique and amazing. I look forward to reading the next one in the series when it comes out and the author should know that my hopes are high. | 5.0 |
| 4037 | As an avid runner I am always looking for new information - and this book delivered. The topic of Chi running is not something i have heard of before but I am absolutely going to take the information found in this book and add it to my current lifestyle. This is much more then a running book but also a health, and wellness book as well! Highly recommended!! | 5.0 |
| 4038 | You have spent your life living under a bushel basket, and you know virtually nothing about nutrition or wellness. As in 'nothing.' That's certainly not me, and I can't think of anyone I know who is so utterly clueless.Unfortunately, I can't even donate it to the local high school since the book professes to be talking to women who are 40+. | 2.0 |
| 4039 | I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.I found this to be another amazing addition to an amazing series. I have read every one of them so far and this one didn't disappoint.Luanne finds herself in trouble after a night out that she can't seem to remember. Deputy Chase has always had a thing for Luanne but finds himself in over his head when she is implicated in a crime.I loved the way Luanne and Chase reconnect after many years and a failed first time. The story left me guessing and was thrown for a curve when the person behind everything is revealed. | 5.0 |
| 4040 | Totally captivating! The character's are well developed andinteresting. Would recommend it to the mystery lovers out there. Love the Josie Bates series. | 5.0 |
| 4041 | Hats off to John Kenny for his first book. Great story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. You learn a lot about the inner workings of a firehouse. You can read my full review at myshelf.com. | 5.0 |
| 4042 | Fantastic...his best book to date.......new characters completely credible and although hard to keep all of the names in mind impossible to put down | 5.0 |
| 4043 | Angels of death vs. Reapers, and a grim angel in the middle of it all. In this book you can't help but like both, the good and bad guy. Both super sexy and strong. The grim reaper, even though he is one of the bad, you can tell he truly cares about the girl. This book was really good. | 4.0 |
| 4044 | Very quick and good read...I really like the whole series. I'm excited to read the next two books. The end | 4.0 |
| 4045 | I guess I was expecting more from the book than it had to offer.It was not worth the money it cost. | 2.0 |
| 4046 | This is what Dan Brown would have written if he could write good characters. Fast paced action, tight mystery and interesting premise. | 5.0 |
| 4047 | I love this book with the way you want to get the points across it was interesting and the way you want to get them together think you tracieperuzzi@ymail.com | 5.0 |
| 4048 | I loved it! keeps me enthralled all the way. can't wait for the next adventure to arrive............please! make it soon | 5.0 |
| 4049 | Has some decent political and religious factoids and notes at the beginning of each chapter, but the book itself is fairly forgettable. | 3.0 |
| 4050 | This book really has all the right a great read for the socially challenged or those who think maybe they haven't always thought of the acceptable response. | 5.0 |
| 4051 | I stumbled across coursera and decided to try it. I bought the book to go along with my first ever coursera experience. Thank goodness the course was free, because I had no clue it was graded....I thought that was optional. I am going to try coursera again in the next couple of weeks also. I was so happy to get such valuable information free, I thought asking for grades and certificates was too much.The authors teach all about making a better experience for the customer. The course title is what caught my attention. The words design and thinking in the same sentence seemed like that would really work for me. Then the words customer empathy got me to buy the book. I like what I learned so far, even though it is different from anything I expected. I am more of an artist and innovator than a business person, so I felt like I was on a fence between two very different worlds. I try to always apply what I learn, and I am working on that.I have read a few kindle books and this is actually one of the best of the kindle formatted books. I have noticed that the zoom is somewhat limiting on some kindle book pictures, but not any other part of the book. I am glad I got out of my comfort zone and tried something new. | 5.0 |
| 4052 | This book was a gift for my daughter who lost the original one in a fire. She likes this book, but has not had a chance to use it yet. We do like the fact that pictures of the dishes are provided. | 4.0 |
| 4053 | I truly enjoyed this book. It made me think about my relationship with my Mom and how well she knew me and my life choices. I looked for another book by her but could not find any--:( | 5.0 |
| 4054 | I thought I'd be interested in this book after hearing the author interviewed on NPR, but this is just one boring recitation after another in an endless recounting of doping throughout cycling history. Yes, Lance Armstrong is every bit the unappealing jerk he is reputed to be, and there are endless boring recitations of this as well .. and then he did this bad thing, and then he did that bad thing, and then he was a complete jerk to this person, and then he was a complete jerk to that person. Okay already .. everybody dopes, everybody always has doped, everybody probably always will dope, this nameless person you've never heard of aided and abetted, that nameless person you've never heard of aided and abetted, this nameless rider you've never heard of had his career ruined, that nameless rider you've never heard of had his career ruined, Lance is a jerk, Lance is a jerk, Lance is a jerk. Etc. Doubt I'll finish the book .. | 2.0 |
| 4055 | Very high quality read. The plot was full of surprises with tasteful insights into human behavior. | 5.0 |
| 4056 | I’m more a Lovecraft fan than a steampunk fan. That said, there is both knowledge and love of this technology evident in Nichols’ work, as shown by the choices of settings for the most climatic battle scenes and the main character’s inventive use of steam as a weapon.The tone is exuberant and the action begins almost immediately, with a series of intense chases, plot reversals and reveals. Nichols ably captures the feel of a opening episode of a television program or graphic novel: the style is visual and the action also serves to display the main character’s traits. Courage, resourcefulness, ingenuity, loyalty and hardheaded stubbornness. Her choice of weapons and use of her environment is also fun to watch.The same holds true for the secondary cast of characters. This book is clearly the pilot or kickoff of a series, and Nichols does an able job of introducing the characters and exploring them and their mission while keeping the action going.In brief, the main character is brought into a secret organization formed to oppose a cult serving dark forces from beyond the earthly realm. The main character brings both expertise in the mechanical field to the group. In addition, her loyalty to individuals contrasts with the group’s mission to protect humanity as a whole, even if this means allowing the occasional individual human to die. In some respects, this quality of the main character’s reminds them of their mission.The story also showcases the dangers that the heroes face and the price they must sometimes pay to safeguard the world.The quality of writing and editing is also noteworthy, with few if any errors and none that really jumped out at me.There is, however, one flaw.SPOILER FOLLOWSAlthough the heroes fight deadly and fanatic cult members, their foes are all human. I believe there should have been at least a brief appearance of an otherworldly abomination in the final fight. There are hints to the dark eldritch forces lurking in the wings, but not a single tentacle. I realize this is only the first entry and Nichols might not want to show too much too soon and give away all the truly outré stuff, but I think he should have given readers a bit more of a look at what the heroes will be dealing with in subsequent tales.On the whole, I recommend giving it a try. | 4.0 |
| 4057 | HE WROTE TUCKER'S WAY FIRST, WHICH WAS GOOD. HAD TO READ THIS ONE TOO.JUST TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO THE DAUGHTER SHE HAD. | 5.0 |
| 4058 | Each one of the books in the series so far is well written and holds my interest. I think that this is the one that was written after the short story in Cat Tales and I read it out of order without realizing it...so I did have a couple of moments grappling with what was happening with Rick but it wasn't bad and it was really my fault to figure out the order of the books. (Do wish Amazon would make that a little easier to do!) I also get frustrated with authors writing a series who don't resolve each book at least a little. The end of this book is the start of the next...of course it worked and I keep reading the series :) I already bought the next in the series. | 5.0 |
| 4059 | The title intrigues, the science while (from what I can tell) accurate, is overdone ,especially for a light read, the romance is underdone (for a book in that category) on the positive side, the characters are interesting, and the humor delightful. I enjoyed the quote from "the Princess Bride" | 3.0 |
| 4060 | I am a big fan of Leonard and this book does not disappoint. My only criticism is that there is a point in the book where Raylan Givens should have been whacked by the bad guy but wasn't. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to see Raylan get killed, but that particular scene detracted from the otherwise great realism of the book. | 4.0 |
| 4061 | At first I wasn't so sure if I would review this book, because I don't like to give poor reviews. But, I tell ya, I end up enjoying it immensely! I love surprise endings . . . a good plot twist is always worth a 5 star. | 5.0 |
| 4062 | bored with sereis.. couldn't finsih it.. to long.. lengthy.. to detailed on things that arent really important.. overall just unpleased. | 3.0 |
| 4063 | At first I didn't know what to expect. As I continued reading I found that the book became more and more interesting. I enjoyed this book and I am now reading the sequel. | 4.0 |
| 4064 | It took me a long time to finish this book because I lost interest halfway through. A good book to take with you on a long flight where there is nothing else to do. | 4.0 |
| 4065 | I really enjoyed this novel. Well written and very interesting stories of the people of this colorful city. Gave my visit to New Orleans a little more depth. | 5.0 |
| 4066 | Love this small taste of G& T love story. Looking forward to reading more of their story. Love all these characters. | 4.0 |
| 4067 | What an ignorant question to ask..Have you ever heard of the Magdalene Laundries? Or were they fictional? Why bother reading really. | 5.0 |
| 4068 | This is a very meticulously researched book, told from a very human perspective. I am guilty of reading accounts of the terrorist attack in the papers, and focussing on the events, the people involved becoming a blur, just another sad count of victims. This book puts a face to each one of those victims, and it pinpoints how fragile life is, and how quickly a normal mundane existence can in an instant become a battle between life and death. It is really disturbing to note how 10 individuals can cause so much devastation, and how long they could go on before being stopped. It looks like the police and the administration were completely unprepared to deal with an attack of this nature, and in the end, the civilians only had themselves to count on. The most disturbing part i read was an account of how a couple were making a choice between facing a gunmen outside the door, and jumping out of the window, and at the same time they looked out of a window and could see a news camera shooting footage of the building. how frustrating that the news crews could be there but no rescue in sight! | 4.0 |
| 4069 | Charles,Harry and Aubrey stumble upon another murder. Why was the Countess murdered. This unlikely trio investigates another untimely end. The story keeps you guessing till the end | 4.0 |
| 4070 | i like brewer's voice, and it's music i grew up with. therefore, there's nothing i don't like about this cd. | 5.0 |
| 4071 | I have been waiting six months for book 3 and it was well worth the wait. Would highly recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 4072 | I have read most of Louis L"Amour's books and find them very intertaining. I am trying to read or listen to all of his books. | 5.0 |
| 4073 | Another good story from Alex Lukeman. Plenty of believable action in a well written plot. I can recommend the novel for people who like this type of book. | 5.0 |
| 4074 | The story of political rebellion, mystery and murder continues with the third installment from Elizabeth Ludwig in her Edge of Freedom series, Tide and Tempest. The two main characters in this story are Tillie McGrath, who has appeared in the two previous novels as a supporting character, and Keondric Morgan, a captain of an Irish ship, the very ship that transported Tillie to the United States from Ireland two years ago.Keondric Morgan has discovered he had been unknowingly harboring a murderer. With his deathbed confession, this murderer has perhaps put Tillie McGrath in danger. Keondric remembers Tillie from her sad voyage to America. She caught his eye then and now that she might be in danger he feels it is his responsibility to check on her. Keondric also has his brother Cass to look after. Cass is a charmer while Keondric is more stoic-minded. Keondric learns that Tillie is indeed in danger and pledges his help and that of his brother. They try to discover the identity of the person out to do harm to Tillie, but they are following clues at least two years old. Who would want to hurt this harmless young woman? Why? She is a threat to no one. Keondric becomes even more protective of Tillie and soon realizes he has fallen in love with her. Could she be interested in a man nine years her senior or is she more interested in his brother?Tillie McGrath has recently received a promotion at the milliner’s shop where she works. She has been saving up to purchase a farm and turn it into an orphanage. She is surprised when one evening after she returns home from work to see the captain from so long ago sitting in the parlor with her landlady. What would cause him to stop by? She soon hears his tale of his ship’s doctor confession of what he did on her voyage to America. Tillie is furious that her fiancé was murdered and wants to help find out who is responsible. Also, Tillie must confront her feelings of worthlessness and doing penance before she can seek forgiveness. Her past is in the past. Could someone like the captain ever care for her?I have enjoyed this entire series and this installment is no exception. There is a little something for everyone with romance, many tension-filled moments, drama and more. The writing is crisp and the dialogue not too wordy. I liked getting to know Tillie better and thought the character of Cass added humor to the story. The lessons of not judging a person by their appearance as well as depending on God to do what is best for each person are portrayed. I’m looking forward to see what this author creates next! | 4.0 |
| 4075 | I haven't read a book in a long time with so many twists and turns... I could barely put this book down... it is an excellent, EXCELLENT read and highly recommend it. I'm still in my feelings that the author left us hanging... I've got to know what happens next... I'm looking forward to reading more books by this author. | 5.0 |
| 4076 | I liked that the author gave us shows story. It still breaks my heart the heartache he has been thru. I hope Adrienne has another appearance. I hope Badger gets his story soon. | 5.0 |
| 4077 | **Please Note That I Receive A Free Copy of This Book For An Honest Review.**I didn't include a title for the this review other than the books title because quite frankly I'm at a loose. I considered titles that included: "Could Have Been Better"; "Genre Mix", "Erotica meets Harry Potter"; and "I'm So Confused"I don't know what the category "new adult romance" means but in this instance it means a fantasy romance with an Original PLOT/PREMISES, containing some ineptly described explicit sex scenes, a few sophomoricly suggestive situations and some mildly sexually graphic language. The main character, Firia's was likeable in some regards but her character development could have been a bit better. The character development for Mae'lin could have used more depth as well. We kept being told how sweet, shy and unassuming he was but what else was he? As for Varuj now there was complexed. Or was He? There's action, adventure, and a instance of dubious consent sex. I liked the magic aspects, the setting and the inclusion of supernatural beings. It is definitely for readers 18 and older.Overall, I liked this book but I also realized that it could have been better. If a scene is going to be erotic than I want to feel the provocation. The words, tones, inflections and descriptions should stir and seduce me. Not make me wonder how old the heroine is or how old the author is for that matter.I know that my review may seem rather disjointed and uncertain but that kind of how I feel about the literary experience of reading this book.Nevertheless, I do recommend the book and if there is a sequel I will read it. I look forward to the author's writing style maturing and getting better. There are some editing and technical errors but nothing that I found distracting. | 3.0 |
| 4078 | I read the first of the series from a loaner someone gave me and it was a great story with convincing characters. This one is amazing with suspense and sensitive scenes. I have to admit that at times I thought Gia was acting like a emotional teenager however I just love Dante and his love and protective feelings for Gia. Thanks Liliana for such an amazing story and I look forward for the next one. | 5.0 |
| 4079 | **Note I received an ARC of this book.**I started reading Joe 2, White Sheets immediately after finishing Joe last night. I feel incredibly privileged to get an ARC for this book. Since I loved Joe so much I was really looking forward to this one. At first I was a bit taken aback by how different the voice was. Joe is much stronger and determined and just not the scared little girl she was in the first one. I never felt like I just wanted to scoop her up and make everything better in this one. I knew killing the shooter in the first book would change her, but I wasn't expecting to see such a distinct difference. I quickly forgot about all that as the story progressed. Man this book was intense. I feel as though I was holding my breath the entire time waiting to see what happened. My heart was pounding, especially during the Joe chapters, just so worried for her and everyone she cares about. I was really on the edge of my seat. It has been a while since I have read something that made me so tense in such a very good way. I couldn't put it down. Man I am definitely going to need a lighter read after this. It was amazing. Even better than the first one. And I loved the first book. Anyways.The story starts where Joe ended, with Joe in her aunt's cabin. She has her next vision and it is a bad one. She doesn't hesitate as much or try to push it away as much as she did in the first book. She knows what she needs to do and sets out to start doing it. She tries to keep everything to herself like she always has, but this time Mr. Landry won't let her, at least at first. It is great that she has him and that he is special like her or she could get herself into even worse situations. Really I liked how she is starting to run across more and more special people like her. She still has her too much concern for everyone else and wanting to take on every burden only by herself thing going on in this book. She doesn't want to involve anyone else because then they might get hurt. It doesn't really matter if she does since she has to do this, but she doesn't want anyone else involved. Thankfully she has great people surrounding her and they won't let her bear her burden by herself. Though her lack of including others is slightly detrimental in the end. I hope she learns from this and accepts the help of those that care about her. There are ways to still do what you need to, but still let others have your back.Part of the reason why the Joe chapters were so intense was the heavy foreshadowing in them. There was a lot of things like maybe if I would have known at the time then whatever. Or I didn't realize it at the time but the next sentence would seal our fates and so on. It was really intense! I was so worried for Joe the whole time. There was so much everything is going to end horribly written in her chapter I was just like no! I want everything to work out for you! It was great.This book is written in a similar way as the first. You get chapters from different characters points of view, though a lot more of them are Joe chapters. It was more connected in this one since most everyone is part of a the big group, or part of trying to stop the killer. I will say I wish there were more chapters form Michael's point of view. I kept waiting and waiting for his chapter and almost had to wait for half the book before I got one. I just love him! Not that it needed his POV, I just like him. Then when Joe tries to go off on her own, because she wants to try and make sure Michael and Mr. Landry don't get hurt, man I was wishing I had some Michael chapters. It was so stressful not knowing what they were doing while Joe was in the killers group. It really made it better not knowing when he might show up again or what he was doing. It made me even more on the edge of my seat, but at the same time as I have said I love Michael. I just wanted to know what was happening with him. Really the way it was written was great, and if you would have known what they were doing I think it would have ruined it a little bit.This book, like the first, doesn't really have a romance aspect which I actually do like. Joe and Michael are dating, Michael calls himself her boyfriend and such, you see them together and getting closer, but it is not really a romance at all. It is about Joe's vision and trying to stop it from happening. It seems like every book I read has romantic aspects, so it is refreshing to read one where there really isn't any (even though I definitely would read just a Joe/Michael romance novel without any visions or anything. I love both of them so much). You don't see them making out, or even kissing much or anything. It is really not a focus which is refreshing. It really is just about Joe and her powers. Oh and her powers do start to evolve and she gets some new disturbing things that start happening. I am very interested in seeing where they go from here.So I know I am not really talking about what this book is about, the plot besides Joe trying to stop another killer. Well I went into it not knowing anything about it, didn't read the synopsis or anything, and that was great. The synopsis really doesn't reveal that much either so I don't really want to give anything away. I will say Kyle and Kayla, Joe's only two friends when the first book started, are in this one. I thought the very very end with Kayla was hilarious. I was just like right on! Really this book was amazing. I cannot seem to write enough good things about it. The intense showdown at the end is similar in feeling to the first book. It goes from person to person mid sentence which I like a lot. It just works. I usually don't give very many 5 star ratings, last year I only had 5 out of all the books I read, but this year I have read some really amazing books. This is one of them. Get this book. It is amazing. If you have read Joe and enjoyed it, this one is even better. If you haven't read Joe yet go get that and then get this one. Seriously it is incredible.This review was originally posted to Jen in Bookland | 5.0 |
| 4080 | Great story, with a very realistic description of California's Central Valley. The characters were fun, and even without reading the previous installments, easy to follow. | 5.0 |
| 4081 | I have loved this series of books. I've laughed and cried with the characters. I wish there were more but a last this was the end. I will miss Julia's story but I will revisit from time to time. | 5.0 |
| 4082 | This is one of a very few books I've read twice. It will make you laugh, make you cry, make you glad, sad and mad, maybe simultaneously. A powerful and well-crafted chronicle of stuggling to get along in a dying culture where spirituality has been monetized and virtue is for profit, written by a man who has been there and survived the trip (sort of). I hope we'll be reading a lot more from M. T. Daffenberg in the future. | 5.0 |
| 4083 | The first in the series was a fun romp with time travel, sex, an interesting dwarf and other curious characters. Book two didn't disappoint, as it was a return of these characters, with new villains and mysteries. A fun escape. | 4.0 |
| 4084 | I know others in their reviews have taken exception to Jo's account of the drug use during her earlier years and the fact she left her first son to go on the road with Ronnie.If you didn't live the rock 'n roll lifestyle during those years it's understandably hard to get where she was coming from.I'm a few years younger than Jo and didn't get into the music biz on a "professional" level until 1980. But in my own way I, too lived the dream of "it's only rock 'n roll but I like it".I wasn't married to a rock star but I was on the crew for many different bands ( first as a lighting designer then later as catering consultant ) and got to be a guest ( of my audio engineer hubby ) on many other tours.Not going to name-drop but I was lucky enough to be on most of the major tours of the 1980s and early 1990s.Unfortunately I never got to work on a Stones tour but know some folks who did.I don't want to excuse the rampant drug use back then and it's tragic so many got caught up as badly as they did.Thankfully I was one of the lucky ones able to indulge without becoming addicted but boy do I ever understand why some got lost.I've read many memoirs by others who were also road rats during that time; many are nowhere near as honest as this...and let me say here and now that "road rat" is NOT a derogatory term but simply what many of us called ourselves back then. It wasn't considered as demeaning as "roadie" and way above the names we called some groupies back then. A road rat was a hard working member of the crew; band and management included.Jo's memoir is one of the most honest depictions of what life on the road was like back then:Back in the day when some crew members were "paid" for certain off-the-books chores with ounces of cocaine...after all it kept us awake enough to perform our duties. Back in the day when someone like Jo was young enough to trust her kids would be OK with their caretakers and usually were for the most part. Back in the day when those of us bitten with the insatiable urge to be part of the rock 'n roll lifestyle would tally up any costs later. Back when we were young enough to be so in love with our mate who was in the biz that we embraced it all. Back when we loved the whole rock biz so much we'd do anything to be part of it. Back when being 50 years old seemed light years away.What touched me the most is how she talks about how fast you get dumped by people you considered great friends when your association with whatever band comes to an end...for whatever reason. It's one of the most hurtful things imaginable and something I've endured more than once. In rock 'n roll, your best buddies are there only as long as you're part of the club.The second you're not....no one wants to know you.Those who have never experienced such a thing...imagine if everyone you know and cherish in your life apart from blood relatives all of a sudden decided you no longer matter.If you're looking for a gut-wrenchingly honest account from someone who was a member of an inner rock royalty sanctum and lost that....read this book.Jo if you read this, all I can say is thank you for your honesty and GO girl! | 5.0 |
| 4085 | Tom Kizzia came across and wrote uneven but partially captivating/disturbing story about roaming family of a child molesting psychopath.This, in XIX century, can only happen in North America where people can still dwell in certain places without practically being accounted for.After getting into the middle of the book and learning who this fellow was, I became disappointed. I expected to read something about true survival, not about cheating Alaska gullible welfare system.Book could have had at least a few pictures of Kennecott Valley wilderness. Reader may check YouTube and search for 'McCarthy Alaska' or 'Kennecott Main' to get an idea how these historic sites look like, as well as nature around them. | 3.0 |
| 4086 | Action packed on every page! I couldn't put this one down. Very talented author. Just a few typos to distract, but no big deal. I did have a bit of a problem with the cover being designed by the author and the protagonist had jet black hair, and that was mentioned several times. I didn't just get into the story, she made me feel and smell it. I loved all the characters and although there were many, she developed them so fully I never got confused. | 4.0 |
| 4087 | Curious George has always been a favorite read for our three children and our grandchildren. I purchased this boxed set for a five year old autistic child and he is loving hearing the story. An old time classic that children love. | 5.0 |
| 4088 | I really liked this story but it ends just when it really starts getting good. I mean they agree to be together and it ends. I could not believe it. | 4.0 |
| 4089 | It was a book that was fun to read. I've had one problem...is there more to the "free version", and which is the book following this one? | 5.0 |
| 4090 | Not completely plain, but still a respectable address book. It's big enough to have space for a huge number of large written entries that can be read easily, but small enough to fit in a desk drawer or tote bag when you need it. It's reasonably sturdy. The literary quotes are mildly clever or amusing. All in all, I have found it an excellent value for money. | 5.0 |
| 4091 | Better reading than Key to Rebecca but still not as good as his later and more recent novels which are fantastic reading | 3.0 |
| 4092 | Not a great book, bur readable. I probably won't buy any more in the series, but this one was good for a snowy Sunday afternoon. I'm glad I got it for the right price. I'd be disappointed if I'd have paid full price. | 3.0 |
| 4093 | Wonderful story. Dean Koontz is an amazing writer. Keeps ya going to the very end. I Love all his books and read them over and over again. | 5.0 |
| 4094 | A sweet regency love story with a little twist . I liked it and thought the trilogy had potential . | 4.0 |
| 4095 | This book can not be listed as enjoyable. I will list it as informational and heart breaking. I have read numerous books on this era and am still extremely puzzled how many people watched and did nothing. I can not wrap my brain around the fact that there are still people who do not think the Holocaust existed. It will not be many years before all the survivors are gone and there will be no one to relate the stories other than books like this.My heart goes out to all who suffered these unimaginable horrors. | 4.0 |
| 4096 | Lila Emerson is a professional house sitter, she has a sterling reputation and along with her new career as a YA writer she feels as if she has all she could want in life. Until she sees a murder. Doing what any responsible citizen would do she reports the crime and becomes a sideline viewer of how murder and suicide? Is handled in the big apple. When Lila decides to visit the police department to check on the progress of the crime, the brother of the dead man spots her and realizes she is the person who saw the crime happen and may have some insight for him. So LIla meets Ashton Archer and the rest is a wild ride of murder, mayhem and trying to stay alive.I liked the action with this story and I liked the characters. The cause and effect were a surprise and I think added a nice touch to the story. Lila and Ash were very engaging and the secondary characters (their mutual friends) were wonderful. This was a great read and I look forward to her next novel. | 5.0 |
| 4097 | “To do biblical theology is to think about the whole story of the bible.” James Hamilton Jr. makes this pretty clear statement for a book which explains the complex intricacies that even learned scholars debate over. What is Biblical Theology? A Guide to the Bible’s Story, Symbolism, and Patterns is a “Theology for dummies” version of a thicker, more scholarly work which Hamilton has produced, called God’s Glory in Salvation through Judgment. Hamilton has condensed more than 400 pages of his previous volume in an attempt to bring a broader readership under the banner that is biblical theology (BT).From the outset Hamilton lays out for us a primary aim of BT which is to, “understand and embrace the worldview of the biblical authors”. More easily spoken then grasped, though he does an excellent job of making the Bible come alive for those who may have had no previous handling of this aspect of theology. Hamilton walks the readers through 3 sections which encompass the Bible’s Big Story, The Bible’s Symbolic Universe, and the Bible’s Love Story. Throughout his explanation of what exactly BT is, Hamilton equates this practice with others found in theology like Apologetics and Historical Theology. He shows the reader that BT truly stands alone as a theology but it cannot be separated from other forms of theology which feed off each other.In finding a point to anchor on, Hamilton mentions two separate sentences when, understood together, are very much the same thing. On page 39 he tells us, “The whole story of the Bible hinges on the death and resurrection of Jesus to accomplish redemption, and it will culminate in the return of Jesus in judgment to consummate his kingdom”. Merely two pages later he makes note that the central theme of the whole Bible can be found in the way God gets his glory in saving sinners through his judgment. He also notes that, “As God brings salvation through judgment, just serves as the dark cloth on which God will display the diamond of mercy”, which in itself is a statement which summarizes the rest of his short volume.As he walks us through the text of the Bible from Moses to Revelation, Hamilton makes frequent stops to make sure the reader is able to take in the whole panorama which we have just taken photos of. He wants to make sure that the reader is aware of the interplay various texts play. He is always connecting the dots for us in a way that brings to light the deep truths of scripture with the practical applications they elicit. Hamilton breaks down the symbols for us in a way that we begin to see glimpses of Christ through every text and symbol which has been laid down for us in scripture.As we come to the end of the trail we see the church as the Bride and Jesus as the all-sufficient Groom of the Church. We see our part in the storyline of the Bible, and it is glorious. We see a redemption planned for us before the foundations of the world and foreknown to God in such an intimate way that he gave us complete access to him through the sacrifice of his Son on the cross. In Christ we see the fullness of God dwelling bodily and we certainly glimpse the glory of God in the face of Christ. One thing I did notice in the epilogue was that most of the books Hamilton recommends for study are very Baptist and New Calvinist leaning. He leaves out guys like Geerhardus Vos whose work Biblical Theology helped transform the study of BT in the 20th century. I understand his intention of making such a short list. If he were to include the entire corpus of BT out there his book would have been twice the size. The study of BT is an essential part of any Christian believers life and I pray that this book would be used as a stepping stone to more in-depth study of not only BT, but of the whole bible as a center point for theology. | 5.0 |
| 4098 | This book was enlightening to me. I had a basic understanding of the historical period through my basic education but had never read of the horrific living conditions and treatment of the slave population in this detail. I am ashamed that this happened in America. | 5.0 |
| 4099 | This book was not really enjoyable for me.Others might enjoy reading it but I really didn't enjoy reading this book | 1.0 |
| 4100 | I liked this book so much more than the first one. I think the first one was slower because we were being introduced into the world. This book picked up right where the first one left off and it was fast paced and action packed through to the end. I really love the pictures he uses to fill the book and add to the story. I am looking forward to seeing what happens next. | 5.0 |
| 4101 | I have to admit I'm a MT junky and scoop up each book as soon as it hits Amazon. But, I am partial to her westerns. This is the second at least and like the first, I adored it. She has the detail of the era down pat, the language, funny dialects and comes up with some funny and interesting colloquealisms. In this one, its The Juniper Bride, but I won't give it away. Her hero of course is strong, dominant, yet loving and caring of his woman. He is not afraid and does not refrain from taking her in hand to keep her safe. They travel west to Boston and poor Emmalee gets into one pickle after another, which is what makes the story so much fun. I couldn't put it down and know you won't be sorry to scoop this one up. | 5.0 |
| 4102 | I started it but I couldn't get locked into the story line at all of this book. Not for lack of trying. | 2.0 |
| 4103 | For an understanding of what the Buddha taught there's little that's left untouched upon in the Satipatthana Sutra. Add to the sutra itself an easy flowing commentary and you've got Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening by Joseph Goldstein. This book is likely to quickly gain its rightful place as a core teaching vehicle for basic Buddhism courses. As a commentary on the Sattipatana Sutta, it belongs in every serious student of Buddhism library along with the more academic Satipatthana by Analayo on the same subject.Ardency is the word the author chose for the title of the first chapter, and with a sense of ardency best describes how you should approach this 456 page gem. The author seems to know this for he immediately deviates from the sutra content to describe three of the preliminary practices of the Tibetan tradition aimed at inspiring practitioners to be persistent in their path: reflecting on the preciousness of human life and the dharma, reflecting on impermanence, and reflecting on karma.The book generally follows the outline of the Satipatthana Sutra itself and for anyone wanting to read the sutra in its entirety it's found as Appendix A in the back of the book. There is also a helpful Glossary for those not familiar with all the Pali terms. While useful tools, most helpful are the references and insights from both contemporary and historic teachers and scholars of Buddhism. Also animating the book are examples from the author's own life and years of study, meditation and teaching experience.There are many little gems, nuggets and treasures to be found sprinkled throughout the text: Look forward to the smuggling of Nazruddin, a great quote from Thoreau, a Groucho Marx moment, a description of the author's own self-doubts, Ludwig Wittgenstein's sense of self, the shadow of Anna Karenina. The succinct explanation of equanimity is invaluable. So when you purchase this book think of it as acquiring a companion for life. | 5.0 |
| 4104 | I read the first book and it bowled me over!!!This book is great!! Can't wait to read the third book !!! | 5.0 |
| 4105 | I am just now reading this book and I almost can't put it down. Lindsay is such a good writer that she draws you in to the story and keeps you on the edge of your seat. | 5.0 |
| 4106 | Edward Banks, Lord Watson, grew up knowing that his father loved his mother. Just like he grew up knowing that his mother loved someone else. The pain of this unrequited love caused Edward's father to arrange a marriage for his oldest son, so he would never suffer the indignity of loving his wife.Miss Regina Harris has known her entire life that she is not really loved. Her father is a social climber who puts on the appearance of caring about his family and her brother is a drunkard who cares about nothing but himself. She can't quite believe it when her father tells her that Edward has fallen in love with her after one meeting and has asked for her hand. When she discovers the truth she is devastated by all of the lies and realizes that she will never be more than a pawn in everyone's games. Can Edward win back Regina's regard and convince her that she is more than she believes?The idea of being so used by everyone around you to the point where you cannot even identify your own personality is a terrifying concept. Regina "knew" her place, and when her one and only dream she ever dared to have came crashing down around her she really was lost. Try to imagine that feeling. Her brother despised her, her father held her in contempt, and her husband felt only indifference for her. She was emotionally devoid. No wonder she didn't rail at Edward when she discovered the truth.Edward, on the other hand, was the product of too much emotion. Obsession, hatred, guilt, fear, loss, etc. His reasons for being emotionally devoid pretty much coincided Joseph's. They were products "in-spite" of their upbringing, as opposed to Regina being a product "of" her upbringing. I liked that little comparison being slipped in there.While I really liked the main characters, found the story line engaging and witty, and loved the settings, my attention is almost always captured by the supporting cast. This story did not disappoint on that score. Having already read a few of Ms. Gordon's later novels I was shocked to see the parents of one of her later heroes (names omitted to avoid spoilers) portrayed the way they were. As this was written later on as a prequel I can see the tie-ins perfectly and can't wait to re-read that particular novel again to see if I catch a few details I may have missed the first go-round.Overall, I liked this one a lot and, given my previous experience with Ms. Gordon, I can't wait to read them ALL.*Gifted from publisher/author. Review not requested.* | 4.0 |
| 4107 | “Page by Paige” by Laura Lee Gulledge tells the story of Paige, a 16-year old girl, who has just moved from Charlottesville, Virginia, to New York. She doesn’t know anybody in this big city, and she feels lonely and scared. She decides to buy a sketchbook and record her thoughts and emotions with drawings. In her musings, she remarks: “I think I was born with my eyes facing the wrong way. Because they’re always looking back into my head rather than looking out”. This sentiment rings true to all of us introverts, and I could certainly identify with the feeling of not fitting in. But what I loved the most in this graphic novel is the fact that the story is semi-autobiographical. Laura Lee Gulledge also moved from Virginia to New York, and art helped her handling stress and depression. This is the author’s first graphic novel.Please go to my blog, Cecile Sune - Bookobsessed, if you would like to read more reviews or discover fun facts about books and authors. | 3.0 |
| 4108 | I Loves all 3 of these books. The stories are full of twists and turns and I love how all of them connect with each other. I would recommend reading them in order but you don't have to as they could stand on their own I just think it's better and you can relate to the characters easier. The romance portion is great and hot too! | 5.0 |
| 4109 | Micah Perks writes with craft, wisdom, humor, and grace about raising her daughter to be brave, even as she hopes that this independent, resourceful young woman will also stay safe in an unpredictable world. I love the way Perks weaves together strands that complement each other and create new meanings together: her own childhood on a commune, almost always among other children; the persuasive power of literature about living in nature, from Thoreau to Cheryl Strayed; and her worries about her daughter -- worries that are so familiar to any parent. As I think about this piece, I'm left with wonderful images and resonances that I will carry into my own life: the doe who listens keenly to Perks' infant daughter's cries; the fearful nights Perks herself spent as a young person in the spot of her family's former commune; the wild rain storm near the coast of California, which sends Perks and her daughter running out of their collapsed tent to the car. This is a beautiful story-essay for anyone who loves writing that's gracefully crafted, engaging, and meaningful, about the world's dangers and beauty, and a parent's wish for her child to be both courageous and careful. | 5.0 |
| 4110 | A story where Lewis places the characters from The Seren Trilogy into a new series, though set four years further on where the evil force she defeated previously is seeking revenge. The clever twist here is that because our heroine went back into the past to defeat this evil, the heroine in the present is leading a completely different existence, though with memories of what went before. A very clever fantasy yarn your kids will love. | 5.0 |
| 4111 | This is the story of Elizabeth, a refined lady of society who flees her upcoming wedding and the trappings of her privileged life to seek out a father she's never known. Arriving in Australia on his doorstep, she instead find her father's boarder Nathan, a sexy beach bum running from his own problems. Neither are looking for a relationship, but the physical attraction between them sizzles and leads them into something neither expected - love.This story had everything I look for in a contemporary romance. Elizabeth's character transformation was delightful to behold, going from a staid polite woman to one who is sexually aware and carefree, able to express her emotions in her actions and her words. Nathan starts out as a damaged man, using alcohol and sex as a shield against feeling any stronger emotions. As Elizabeth comes out of her shell, Nathan realizes that unless he changes and faces his past, he'll lose the one woman he wants to be in his future. The sexual chemistry between them is taught and exciting, making the love scenes sizzle. The setting adds alot to the story, the laid back beach scenes, casual clothing and sunshine making the reader feel Elizabeth's relaxation into this new life. Alternating points of view are critical to understanding the motives for their actions. The story is well written, fast paced and fun, yet has emotional scenes of heartache and tenderness. This is a perfect beach read or for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Highly recommended! | 5.0 |
| 4112 | Rome picks up where Jet left off. The gang is at a 4th of July bbq/housewarming party for Rule and Shaw. Cora is a spunky little thing who likes to meddle and she's not afraid to tell it like it is. She isn't happy with Rome's crappy attitude and she lets him know it.Cora has been burned before. Her ex-fiancé, Jimmy, cheated on her and now he's engaged to someone else. Now she will settle for nothing less than the perfect man. She may feel an attraction for Rome but he is the furthest thing from perfect.Rome is still trying to accept his brother Remy's shocking secret and he's still trying to adjust to civilian life. He's fresh out of the Army due to an injury. After Cora takes care of him one night because she was called to pick him up from a bar, she decides to give in to her attraction to him. They like each other but with Rome's PTSD issues and Cora still hanging on to her 'perfect man' idea, can they work it out together? Brite, the owner of a bar that Rome has been fixing up, has been helping him.What I like about this book is how willing Rome is to open up to Cora, to talk through his issues, to try and make things work with her. But she's the one that messes up. Jimmy reappearing and an unhappy biker messing with Rome adds to the drama the couple doesn't need. It takes a tragedy for Cora to put all of her hangups to rest.I didn't like that Rome and Cora's story wasn't complete. But this was still a great book and I liked the setup for Nash's story. | 4.0 |
| 4113 | I love her wrtiing style as she gently introduces you to the characters and you live their journey along with them, feeling their angst and emptyness. This book makes me stop and think "How much of my own memories are truly as I remember them?" | 5.0 |
| 4114 | I loved this book and can't wait to read the second book. Loved the characters and the way the story flowed. | 5.0 |
| 4115 | Got it for free so wasn't expecting a lot but I was pleasantly surprised. They work mostly with the same characters and connect them except for the last story. The characters are likeable after you learn about them. There is some good romance and sex. Overall, a liked it enough that I wanted to finish all of them before moving on to another book. | 4.0 |
| 4116 | This is super short, can't really tell much about the series from it. Tubby doesn't really do much of nothing in this short bit here.But if you want to get a taste of this authors style of writing I guess this short version is the way to do it...Happy Reading Ya'll........... | 3.0 |
| 4117 | Series: Stories of Serendipity #7Category /Genre: Contemporary RomanceReceived from: Anne Conley (in exchange for an honest review)Tour by: My Family's Heart Book ToursRecommended for: 18+ due to sexual contentGrammar/editing: ungraded – book received as an unedited ARC/ errors excusedThis is the seventh book in the Stories of Serendipity series, but it is the first that I have read. It does stand alone.I absolutely loved this story. I like animals, but I was never one of those girls that went horse crazy, so that wasn’t the appeal. Brent’s care for his dog, Mooch, and the horses he is rehabilitating is palpable. Even more so, is the love he has had for Casey since they were children. A love that has endured, unrequited, for both of them through all that they have been through in the last twelve years.I couldn’t help but relate to Casey in this story. She was a good wife, but the marriage had ended. Her ex-husband blamed her for the problems in their marriage. Fortunately, for me, that is the end of the commonality. It was a bad coincidence that the end of my own marriage came while I was reading this story. I didn’t think I could read romance this week, but the truth is that I do still believe in love and I am happy to see someone else be happy. I can only hope that I find my ‘Brent.’ The story is well-written and compelling. I found myself lost in the lives of Brent and Casey, laughing, crying, and holding my breath right alongside them.I have loved all of the books that I have read from Ms. Conley and will continue to read as quickly as she can create. | 5.0 |
| 4118 | As a long-time fan of Patrick Leigh Fermor's writing, it was fascinating to read an outsider's account of his life, and of his travels. He comes across as a brilliant yet flawed man, struggling to create the writing that would make him famous. The rhythm of his life, the restless nomadism, is well captured. It gives inspiration to someone who wants to be a writer but struggles to produce writing in the midst of so much else going on. I read this just after finishing The Broken Road, PLF's last book, which was left unfinished and coaxed into publishable shape by Artemis Cooper (the author of this biography). Cooper obviously immersed herself in PLF's writings, letters, diaries and friends to give a well-rounded account of his life. My only minor carp about the book is that it absolutely races over the last 20 years of his life, but maybe that's what happens when you live to 96; the last years are an anticlimax. | 5.0 |
| 4119 | The instructions are detailed and easy to understand and this would be a great starter book for a daughter, niece or friend who wants to learn how to crochet. The tips on making a business out of the hobby were few but helpful and probably more geared for the more advanced and confident person. All in all, a quick read and worth the time. | 4.0 |
| 4120 | Wish more people were like Phil and be Happy, Happy, Happy.Love the Robertson Family and all there television shows and products. | 5.0 |
| 4121 | At the start of the book Ella is struggling with the loss of her parents and the financial mess they've left behind, she's all alone trying to cope with school then she literally runs into Dace who of course is tall, handsome, tattooed, confident and has money you know the drill it's been done so many times you could argue there's nothing original here but then when was the last time any of us read anything truly original.I enjoyed this book it contained some interesting characters the only one who got on my nerves at times was Ella I just felt her character was off at times and didn't really work, she's too contradicting, wants to stay just friends forever (way too long in my opinion) she's innocent and sweet! but classifies women working in bars as sluts and whores. A lot of authors struggle with a good female character and this is no exception, I loved the relationship between Dace and Daman, in fact it's these two that I liked the most.It also needed proof reading it contains a lot of silly little mistakes, like on one occasion when Dace refers to Angel as Angle but if you can overlook these it's free so if you like a alpha male give it a go.I will be honest and say I changed my review slightly, I always review immediately after reading otherwise I forget. I gave this four stars last night when I finished this because I enjoyed reading it, in fact I read it in one go but while getting to sleep I was thinking back over the book and realised that even though I enjoyed it there was a lot I didn't like, it didn't have any real depth, we never truly understand why Dace is like he is and I really wanted to meet the dad. So I've changed my review from four stars to three which I believe is a fairer rating. | 3.0 |
| 4122 | COME LIE WITH ME is a memorable book of hope, trust, and love. When the main female character gives a man paralyzed in an accident renewed hope to return to his former life, it brings hope in beating the odds. He then has to convince her his love is more than just being grateful. | 4.0 |
| 4123 | I love how Angela gives detailed information about supplies needed and working room by room. She includes 'Super Mom Speeding Tips', as well as breaking tasks down to manageable tasks. I loved the idea of cleaning when sad or frustrated as a way as burning off steam! She gives wonderful ideas and tips to make cleaning more manageable. | 5.0 |
| 4124 | I picked this up from a recommendation by Hugh Howey, author of Wool. So very glad I did. Hooked on the story. Read books 1 and 2 so far. Looking forward to more. | 5.0 |
| 4125 | Cormoran Strike, private detective, is having a really s*** day. He left his manipulative girlfriend and has no place to live but his office, which he is on the verge of losing. Luckily for him, a huge case falls in his lap. Lula Landry recently, a supermodel whose star was rising, plunged to her death from her penthouse apartment a few months ago. Everyone wrote it off as a suicide because her loser boyfriend had a solid alibi, but her brother doesn't think so. He hires strike to look into the situation, and things get interesting. Cormoran is helped along by his temp secretary, Robin, who has always secretly wanted to be a private detective.I really give it about a 4.5ish. As far as mysteries go, this is a pretty good one. I didn't expect the ending, which is always nice. And Rowling does a really great job fleshing out the characters. Although Strike really starts out as the typical loser detective; unlucky in love, possible issue with booze, traumatic past. They're good enough characters that I am looking forward to the second book. | 4.0 |
| 4126 | Wonderfully written and masterfully told. Lowell is surely on of the new masters of sci-fi & fantasy. I'll be watching for his latest work. | 5.0 |
| 4127 | You have to have read Stargirl, the first of the books, in order to understand Love, Stargirl.I was thinking it might be a good read for my fourth graders, but it is definitely too old for them. Stargirl is a great story, and it is written in a fun way, but the content is much more suited to 8th graders and up. The readability is fine for younger kids, but the subject is over their heads.A few of my students started Stargirl, but they lost interest. Younger kids just don't get, and shouldn't get, the problems of high school kids.I loved the book, the story, and the creative way it is written, but wait 'til you're 14 to read it!I am now reading its sequal, which is not as good as Stargirl. | 4.0 |
| 4128 | I flat out LOVED this book. I fell in love with Scarlett Dawn's world of Mysticals in King Hall and she did not disappoint here in King Cave. I laughed, worried and even literally cried during the course of this book.The emotional depth of the main characters, specifically Lily, Ezra, Jack and Pearl, is so well-written that I could feel everything they did and became invested in their lives. This was a book that was so good it was hard to pull myself out of its grasp when I did have to put it down for a while.I never write reviews with spoilers so there is so much I can't say but I would (and have) recommend this book to anyone and everyone who asks me what to read next. You MUST read King Hall first to avoid missing out on character exposition and also to avoid spoiling the first book for yourself as the second is a continuation of the first.The Forever Evermore series is my FAVORITE of 2013, it absolutely ranks #1 on my list. Please read this. Don't miss this epic series. | 5.0 |
| 4129 | They are an easy read. I have read others in the series. Interesting on how things were a hundred years ago but how but again how they are still like today's society. | 4.0 |
| 4130 | Until I reached the ending, I felt this was one of the better e-books that I've read so far. It ended too abruptly for me, though. Additionally, the length felt more like a short story than a novel.Aside from these two things, the story held my interest, the characters were well developed, and there were very few grammatical errors, which tends to be the exception rather than the norm with e-books.I would recommend this book. | 4.0 |
| 4131 | What is a girl to do when she has a mother who really can care less about her,What will she do to survive or will not having her mother care about her make her die out and believe that no one else will care about her either. | 5.0 |
| 4132 | While this book had some slow spots it was a great adventure. If you are a fan off the movie National Treasure then you'll love this! | 4.0 |
| 4133 | I have read all of the prior books, and this one lacked the innovative genius of the main character. She posed the ultimate solution, and from there it was a hard grind to bring it into being. I didn't see the twists and turns of the other books. Predictable is a good word. I think there are a few more in this series, and I will probably read them, but I do hope the spark lights a fire in them. | 3.0 |
| 4134 | If you love baseball, you will love this book. The authors have recreated the 2004 post season in a gripping and extremely readable way. Usually I get bored with descriptions of baseball games, even though I love watching baseball. But Allan Wood has used a combination of clear, precise and concise writing and a mixture of quotes from the players, managers, coaches, even batboys to bring to life what was going through the minds of the players and management as these games were unfolding. The chapter that described Game 4 of the ALCS made my heart pound---even though I knew exactly what was going to happen from watching those games 10 years ago. | 5.0 |
| 4135 | Chris writes about the discovery of how our acts of love impact those around us. His willingness to share the failures along with new insights brings the reader into perspectives that are powerful. As a fellow educator, the trials of the classroom hit close home, but, so did the joy. The moments when you know, not guess, not feel, but know, that God has led you to that group of children to serve them as a moral compass, an encourager, a substitute loving parent, to plant a glimmer of hope in their world is significant, that's where we matter. Loving children's a privilege, to be the face and arms of Christ planting seeds of knowledge, hope, and acceptance. Thank you, Chris for your perseverance, honesty, and insights. | 5.0 |
| 4136 | This great series continues with Paisley's story. I love that this series focuses on a different person in each book. I love getting to know all of the characters while still getting glimpses of the ones we already know. You think you know what is going to happen all throughout this book, but it keeps giving you all sorts of twists and turns. It's a really great story, and I can't wait for more! | 5.0 |
| 4137 | The illustrations are fun, and my 4 year old was enjoying it so much. She even tried to read it herself, and only needed nominal help from mommy. There's nothing like exposing your kids to a little culture at a young age. Fun little picture book, engaging, and creative. | 4.0 |
| 4138 | It was an easy read. Both me and my four year old daughter loved it. I would like to see more books in this format. Illustrations were great. Good job! | 5.0 |
| 4139 | Couldn't wait to continue reading to see what was going to happen next. I knew the lies couldn't last forever! | 5.0 |
| 4140 | Thoughtful spiritual book. Will re-read it I'm sure.The wisdom of the OT coupled with real-life counseling experience of the author. | 5.0 |
| 4141 | In Healing the Wounds we return to the polyamorous relationship between Henry, Jay and Alice. Picking up where Crossing the Lines ended, we find the trio making plans for Alice to move in and become a permanent member of the household, and formally solidifying her place in the relationship. Two pages into the book and I immediately remembered why I love this trio so much – Henry is the ever-patient voice of reason offering love, comfort and guidance to the eager-to-please Jay and over-analyzing Alice – in short, they are perfect for one another, flaws and baggage included.As Henry seeks to correct the damage done from the ill-fated trip to the club, the relationship between the three strengthens and their love for one another deepens. As expected, it is not a simple fix – there is no quick fix for the mental wounds Alice received that night, nor the wounds that were reopened for Jay – and Henry worked to heal the wounds throughout the entire book. I found their reactions and subsequent behaviors so realistic and honest, that I was again immersed in their world. Henry is still the beautiful dominant, subtle in his domination and taking pleasure in meeting Jay and Alice’s needs; he is at complete odds with my preferred alpha Dom, but I love him all the same – perhaps even more so. The way in which the author enables Henry to meet the emotional needs of Jay and Alice – both personally and using one to meet the other’s needs – is absolutely brilliant. Add to that, the unbelievably hot sex and non-sex sex (when you read it, you’ll get the reference), it is not surprising to me that I devoured the book and am sad that it is over already.Ms. Barber does an excellent job of making these three seem so real and expressive that I find myself so invested in their characters. Because their story is not rushed, I foresee (hopefully) many more novels in the Neighborly Affection series and I am already anxious for the next one. Until then, I will have to bide my time by checking out the recently released short story from the series. I don’t typically buy short stories, but when they are written by a wonderful author and are part of a series that I am becoming obsessed with, I do and will make an exception. Thank you Ms. Barber for writing such beautiful characters and please write quickly as I need to know what comes next.I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.Reviewed by Angela at Crystal's Many Reviewers! | 5.0 |
| 4142 | It has been one wild ride following the life of Sydlynn Hayle of the Hayle witch coven! Sydlynn has powers from her demon father, her coven leader mother & has just discovered she has sidhe powers as well! For a young girl who only wanted to be normal to a girl who is now more powerful than them all, her life is anything but normal. The Hayle Coven Novels are well written & exciting. Highly recommended! | 5.0 |
| 4143 | This story was great! The dialog the writer has with the read was a nice touch! How they met was nice and having the dog actually bring them together was nice. This story was full of ups and downs. The main character was well deserving the love she eventually gets! Nice story over all! | 5.0 |
| 4144 | I bought this for my 3 yr old granddaughter for her birthday because she love to cook. The pictures are perfect. She wanted to cook right away when she opened the book. Each recipe has ideas for the adult and story for the child. It also has cute quotes from children about the recipe. The next pages are the recipe showing the child what to do each step is numbered with a picture. They will learn about ingredients, counting, reading, mixing etc. I would recommend this to anyone who wants their children to learn to cook, read, count and have a great time in the kitchen. I wish they had these when my children were litte. I plan on buying more. | 5.0 |
| 4145 | A good focus- interesting presentation- valuable insights- practical- just not as compelling a read as Daniel Pink or Dan Ariely. | 3.0 |
| 4146 | Great read! Violet a curvy little fox shifter, with a history of failed relationships & Crag (aka Ash), a huge, reluctant pit fighting bear, with some serious anger management issues find each other. She wants to be chased and he wants to catch her. Not only is this a love story, but there's a crime story also. This series looks to be a good one and I will be reading more. Well worth a read. | 5.0 |
| 4147 | I don't think my two year old was ready for this, but I will keep introducing it at regular intervals. It has a good approach to the subject of adoption for small children. | 5.0 |
| 4148 | The story had so much potential but the ending left me unsatisfied. It is worth the read.. | 3.0 |
| 4149 | With the invention of online dating, the playing field has changed. There are so many way to meet a ton of women very quickly. Unfortunately, with that comes a large amount of competition. This also extends into the "real world" dating scene as well. This book is fantastic at helping you seduce women. The advice is well thought out and absolutely WORKS. I also couldn't believe how useful the chapter on avoiding rejection online (chapter 4) was. The strategies in this book won't help a 500 pound virgin seduce a beauty queen, but if you are an average Joe type with milquetoast personality, this book WILL help you transform yourself to be unrejectable. At under 50 pages this book is light on fluff and heavy on useful content. An absolute steal for the price. | 5.0 |
| 4150 | This was not one of her better stories. I have come to expect rich story lines and this book fell short. The characters were forgettable even unlikable. SPOILER ALERT! Elizabeth spent too much time pining over the wedding quilt after making the decision to trade it. She spent too much time accepting her husband`s sullen moods and that seemed out of character for her. Suddenly everything is fine and they all lived happily ever after. | 2.0 |
| 4151 | Good book, as others have noted, and my one-star applies ONLY to the Kindle version. In the Kindle version (which I tried to read on my iPad), the order of the photos & illustrations is sometimes jumbled and some of the drawings and accompanying notes are actually covered up with white rectangles. This makes it very hard to follow. I returned the Kindle book (yes, you can do that) and I'm buying the physical book instead. | 1.0 |
| 4152 | Why was it cut so short? Sad... I love the book Elite. Very intense and this book give me a better view of the book | 5.0 |
| 4153 | Loved this book! The characters and the story were great! I Can not wait to read more of your books!! | 5.0 |
| 4154 | Wonderful heartwarming story about a family and a tree that hold many memories for them. I would recommend to teachers, parents to read to children when discussing loss and trying moving on. Focuses on great memories!! | 5.0 |
| 4155 | Loved this story! It was one of those books where I zoned out from reality and I could not put down. Very well written and the characters were amazing. Loved Tyler and Erin. Sometimes it takes a few chapters before I am drawn into a book, but not with this one. It had me from the beginning. I hated to see it end. I'm not going to be able to get this one out of my head. Will be anxiously awaiting Come Sunrise. But for now I will be trying out some of those cocktail recipes and dreaming of going to the Bahamas. | 5.0 |
| 4156 | Don Davis' book is a straightforward accounting of the arrest and trial of Darlie Routier for the murder of her two children. Buried in this serviceable rendering is a fascinating story of either one women's break with reality or a police and prosecution miscarriage of justice. However, because the author essentially recites the daily happenings of the courthouse and trial, we don't ever get a feel for the account buried beneath the synapse of the court proceeding or police report. Had this author taken the risk of taking a position or staked a claim regarding abuse by the prosecution, this book would have been a groundbreaking work. Instead it is merely a recounting, though a gripping one.The Author's Note at the conclusion details how the author believed that Darlie's defense team had established reasonable doubt. From the reader's perspective the observation comes as a surprise. The 313 pages seem centered more on the prosecution's presentation of the crime and the alleged killer instead of the story that the censored courtroom drama misses. It takes a special author to investigate and write such a book and such works usually take years to perfect. Most true crime publisher's don't have that kind of patience but the potential is here for what could have been a balanced, definitive account of both the defense and the prosecution and the story behind the trial and that's why I can't give it five stars. If you are looking for a good recap of the arrest and trial though, I can definitely recommend it. | 4.0 |
| 4157 | This book is really cute and fun with simple pictures that will help young children learn animals. Mine happens to love cows and dogs so this is a big win for us! | 5.0 |
| 4158 | I have this book along withLove is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals - The Reference Book Describing the Metaphysical Properties of the Mineral KingdomandHealing Crystals and Gemstones: From Amethyst to Zircon. Between these three plus the internet, I have a pretty comprehensive database of crystal, mineral and metal healing information. Yes, the color organization can be a little wonky, but it is easy to find whatever I via the table of contents. The color organization is great for browsing. | 5.0 |
| 4159 | He’s a cowboy who has lost his family in an accident and hasn’t gotten over the grief yet. She’s deaf and broke up with her last serious boyfriend because he didn’t think she could handle running her own business. When Ryan almost runs over her niece in town, they don’t get off to a good start…Ms. Daille takes two people with emotional baggage and puts them at the same ranch working on the same goals. Ryan is uncomfortable around children the age of his dead son. Lianne wants to work independently without supervision or “help”. She doesn’t understand why Ryan is so cold with the kids or why he insists on controlling her. They clash because neither one wants to talk about their secrets.Men and women can both be full of a lot of pride. The author gives them both a healthy shot of pride and a reluctance to talk about it. When Lianne finds out Ryan didn’t even know she was deaf, she’s shocked. He’s angry at himself because he didn’t see it.This story dances around the two characters and their problems, many of which are simply perceptions, not reality. Communication is the key and it takes a while for trust to build and for the two to let down their defenses and talk about past hurts and why they act like they do. They both learn some things about themselves in the process.I enjoyed reading this sweet romance with a western touch. I could relate to Lianne because I hate being controlled or having someone following me around all the time. I can also understand how hard it is to open your heart when death has slammed the door in the past. Ms. Daille does a nice job of showing the heartbreak and emphasizing the difference the right relationship can make for you. Why not settle in a comfortable chair and give this romance a read yourself?originally posted at long and short reviews | 5.0 |
| 4160 | It is difficult to image ANYONE who would not enjoy and benefit from reading this work. The story is extraordinary, and the writing is first-rate. I've given copies to people of all ages -- and every one of them has thanked me for the experience of learning about the two men who share the same name. The story itself is nicely summarized in other reviews, but mentioned less frequently is the utter lack of conceit in the author's description of his own remarkable life (to this point) and the lessons one should draw from the comparison between his and his counterpart's. Satisfying at every level. | 5.0 |
| 4161 | This is a good lesson we all can use the lesson it teaches. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good book. | 5.0 |
| 4162 | In my opinion, this book's coverage of different events of WWII is completely out of proportion to their historic significance. It also emphasizes the "coolness factor" of various weapons while underplaying the tragedy that the war actually was. | 3.0 |
| 4163 | A beautiful kind of read.This book deals with faith very well. There is no surprise or point when this suddenly shifts to a "god book." Although some Christian novels seem to feel as if they are trying to push or persuade you, this book doesn't do that. You know from the beginning that it is a Christian book, but the author leaves you free to come to your own conclusions about belief.In the beginning I wasn't all that excited about the main character. She came off as a selfish, spoiled brat with an agenda that seemed at first like it would prevent her from forming a real relationship with anyone. I am now certain this was intentional on the part of the author as it allowed for great character growth later in the story.The relationship between the two main characters is the main focus of this story. There is a lot of tension and I thought the author did an excellent job of making the story line between the two of them both realistic and complicated.I enjoyed reading this book. It was compelling enough to keep me turning pages and never dulled or hit boring spots. The love story is layered and interesting and the type that you are never quite sure will succeed until the end.If you enjoy books where the characters feel very real and the issues at hand are things you can relate to, this would be a great choice.This review is based on a complimentary copy from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. | 4.0 |
| 4164 | This is the best on yet out of the series! Lucky Harbor is an awesome place. Jill Shalvis knocked it outta the park with this one! | 5.0 |
| 4165 | I hope the author will continue the story. I fell in love with the characters and want to read more about what happens to them. Please Joelie give us more!! | 5.0 |
| 4166 | This book has a couple of decent one liners, but most of them are really corney and not that funny. | 2.0 |
| 4167 | Never get tired of the Raines series. Kat as usual does a great job of keeping it romantic suspenseful and interesting. I have a hard time putting the books down. | 5.0 |
| 4168 | I love MC stories but when I saw that Jennifer Ryder had decided to bring us into the world of Motocross I was more than ready for something new!Eevie was a book worm who had always put everyone in her family before herself. She helped raise her siblings and take care of her mother... her time to herself often spent in her books (I can totally relate to this part, lol). When Eevie first moves out of her family home there is guilt that comes through the pages but at the same time Jennifer has made it so that while reading you get excited to see what is coming next for her leading lady.While searching for a real live BBF (book boyfriend)Eevie struggles through a finding the connection she really needs. Jon is Eevie's best friend and he has always been there to support her through the troubles in her life, when Jon is ready for a change in the relationship you can feel her struggle between holding on to what she thinks she needs and finding what she really wants.Enter Aidan Stone... Hot, motocross rider who wears his heart on his sleeve, YES please!Aidan feels a connection to Eevie from the very first time they meet, but they are both have other things in their lives that keep them from each other at the start. Once Aidan is finally a bigger player in the story (I could have done with more of him a bit earlier), he becomes completely swoon worthy. Eevie has to survive through some heartbreaking family changes and Aidan is there for her every step of the way.I loved getting to see Eevie come out of her books and fall into her very own story instead of reading about someone elses!I think Jennifer Ryder has the beginnings of a very interesting world in the Spark series and I can' wait to see what comes next! | 4.0 |
| 4169 | Just like books 1 & 2 this one has a different scenario; all are realistic (it could happen). Jenna and her 10 yr old son Cam are celebrating Christmas as usual. Black Friday at Walmart trying to find the latest Playstation (along with the rest of the free world)when her purse is snatched. Riley, ex Navy SEAL to the rescue; he chases the perps; recovers hers and 2 other ladies purses. Of course he is attracted to Jenna so invites her to breakfast. Their relationship progresses; he helps put the Christmas tree and decorate their small house. Cam's Dad never wanted to do this; Wade Blackwell is a famous dirt bike racer where fame and money took the place of his family. Jenna caught him cheating so divorced him (not first time). Riley loves Cam and is a good male influence on him so of course Wade tries to make trouble. When the Mafia shows up at Jenna's house looking for their money. Riley calls his buddies at Orion Securities to help. This is a great story of love and forgiveness; Wade has definitely ruined his relationship with his son but with counseling Cam is learning to deal with it and even forgive at some point. Riley is such a great guy with his patience and geniune caring for this 10 yr old boy and his Mom. Each of these stories are different situations but basically the same; love, patience and hope; even the bad guy is redeemable as the Lord forgives us if we ask. diamondgirl | 5.0 |
| 4170 | Crystal Marie's Review:This book is going one that has a mixed rating for me. On one hand, the smut factor of the book was off the charts (as you will read later on in the review), but on the other hand, the storyline itself was a bit off to me personally. Overall the story was interesting, and I really felt like it could have been expanded upon a bit more than it was. At times, it felt like it was just a scene out of a full length book, instead of a story of its own.But onto the smut! Holy wowzer! There are some scenes that do take place during the story that were just amazingly hot. If you are looking for a quick smutty read, then you should really check this one out! One thing about that that I did enjoy was there was one certain scene that you don’t really read about a lot in books. And taking that into fact, I think that the author did a great job writing it.The characters themselves could have used a bit more development but for a smut read, I think it was done extremely well. There was some hints near the end of the book that made me think that there will be more from this couple in the future, and I can say that if that is the case, I will be sure to check them out when that happens.If I was rating this book solely on the smut factor, it would be a 5 star read from me.For the plot/storyline factor, it would be a 2 star read.So my overall rating is a 3 star.Tbird's Review:I had a difficult time connecting with this book and the two main characters involved. It was clear from page one that Drew was the submissive in his relationship to Kane and he needed the pain and daily involvement with Kane to survive even his professional life.The story starts that Drew is not able to function because Kane had been busy with his job and hadn’t been with Drew for five weeks. Instead of talking to Kane, Drew decided to be a brat submissive and take matters into his own hands. When Kane walks in to find Drew satisfying himself, Kane was upset because Drew had blatantly broken the rules and now he must be punished.The rest of this short story was Kane trying to get Drew to tell him what was wrong. With all of the punishment Kane gave, Drew soaked it in and continued to keep his secret from his Dom. Finally after more breaking rules and punishments, Drew tells Kane he feels neglected and they end up making promises and having sex.Okay, my biggest issue was who hasn’t felt this way in a relationship and since when do we go to such levels of being a brat to make our point? While I could connect with the fact of feeling neglected while my spouse was working hard at his job, I couldn’t connect with trying to push him into making him do what he didn’t want to just so I could get some of his attention. The two characters talked about communication a lot in this book, yet what I saw was Drew trying to push Kane into doing something Kane didn’t want to do, and Kane trying to up the punishment enough that Drew would stop enjoying the pain and start talking. Just wasn’t my kind of story but the writing was well done and for a short story you were able to see the characters personalities. It just felt more like a scene from a novel than a complete story. I was left shaking my head wondering if this is how they handled all of their issues in the relationship.*Copy provided for honest review* | 3.0 |
| 4171 | Read this in 2 days....wish I had known about the book prior to this...Finding Emma as I would have read that first. Great read! | 5.0 |
| 4172 | This is one of the clearest instructions for self massage...and it really works...Think of the money you can save doing this....a massage will cost between $60. to $80 for one half hour, or if you are lucky you will get one hour for that fee.....Try it you will like the idea.. | 5.0 |
| 4173 | *SORTA SPOILER*Super loved this book and I bought the other talking dirt (with the CEO, and with the Player) after reading this.Jackie Ashenden writes really well and I love that although these books are taking place in the same universe and have some coinciding events, its not the same story and events over and over and over.I really love when characters like Luke have something like OCD because it provides a good "tortured" type past but is very different then a deceased loved one or something more generic like that.I am an artist so that automatically made me relate to Marisa but she is such a great character that I would love her anyway.I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a good stand alone novel or a series. I read this a few times already and loved it. I read it so quick (because it was fantastic) that I immediately bought Talking Dirty with the Player. LOVE! | 5.0 |
| 4174 | This is a great book, if you actually read it and take the recommendations to heart it will be sure to help you build your business. | 5.0 |
| 4175 | A long time ago, in another place, I read George Eliot's Middlemarch. I remember the experience since I was recovering from major surgery and had the opportunity to read the very long Middlemarch.Rebecca Mead read Middlemarch several times and it has had a profound effect on her life. My Life in Middlemarch is a fascinating journey, as well as Mead's response to the life that influenced Middlemarch and Eliot's other novels. Mead traveled to see George Elliot's original manuscript, her diaries and letters, and the places she lived in England. The amount of reading and research Mead has done is astoundingIf you haven't read Middlemarch I'm sure you'll still appreciate this unfolding of George Eliot's literary life. Mead begins by describing the characters in Middlemarch: Dorothea Brooke, Sir James Chettam, Reverend Edward Casaubon, Dr. Tertius Lydgate, Rosamond Vincy, Will Ladislaw, Fred Vincy, Mary Garth and so on. The lives of these characters intersect throughout the novel and it is Dorothy Brooke, "an ardent young gentlewoman who yearns for a more significant existence," with whom Mead, as a young woman, "identified completely." This is fascinating as the book was published serially in eight volumes a hundred years before Mead was born.How fortunate we are that biographies these days often include a description of the researcher's own journey. My Life in Middlemarch isn't a biography though. Not quite. It's a hybrid of its own.Rebecca Mead first read Middlemarch in an English seaside town where she grew up. She went on to do a graduate degree in journalism in the United States, all the while rereading Middlemarch."Books gave us a way to shape ourselves--to form our thoughts and to signal to each other who we were and who we wanted to be," Mead writes. "They were part of our self-fashioning, no less than our clothes."Rather than chronological, My Life in Middlemarch is divided into sections that mirror Middlemarch. My Life in Middlemarch evens begins with a Prelude, as did George Eliot's novel."A book may not tell us exactly how to live our own lives, but our own lives can teach us how to read a book. Now when I read the novel in the light of Eliot's life, and in the light of my own, I see her experience of unexpected family woven deep into the fabric of the novel--not as part of the book's obvious pattern, but as part of its tensile strength, " Mead writes in reference to being a stepmother.George Elliot's husband George Henry Lewes (actually, he was legally married to someone else) had three sons and Rebecca Mead married a man who had three sons "not very different in ages than were the Lewes boys when George Eliot met George Henry Lewes."Middlemarch "mostly concerns itself with the problems of young love," Mead writes. "But the book was nurtured by love that was arrived at late, and cherished all the more for its belatedness." (George Eliot married John Walter Cross a year and a half after Lewes' death and her stepson, Charles Lewes, gave her away. She died just seven months later in 1880.)Mead is grateful to her editors at The New Yorker for encouraging her to write an essay about George Eliot, which led to writing My Life in Middlemarch. Eliot's Middlemarch became part of Mead's own experience and her own endurance. It inspired her when she was "young and chafing to leave home.""And now, in middle life", Mead writes, "it suggests to me what else home might mean, beyond a place to grow up and grow out of."by Mary Ann Moorefor Story Circle Book Reviewsreviewing books by, for, and about women | 5.0 |
| 4176 | A good read. This would be a great book too take to the beach or on a long flight. Happy reading! | 5.0 |
| 4177 | Like many others I loved book one and it is hard to compete with such a good start. I do read very fast and one thing I might suggest is a bit more spacing between sections when you are suddenly in another location. At one point they were talking about a building being a 'palace' and shortly after that we were at a Crystal palace and I had to back track as it wasn't making sense. If you are going to jump locations a lot you need more than a new paragraph to let your reader know IMO! | 3.0 |
| 4178 | Thank you once again JJ Knight I love this series I love the cliff hangers. Can't wait for part 4. You kept my on the edge of my sit again. I hate finishing the book then I have to wait for the next. Keep up the excellent writing. Bring on more of Colt and Jo. | 5.0 |
| 4179 | The very best instructionals on the market for almost any project today. They have yet to have the information to accomplish whatever task u mite need. Always top-shelf.. | 5.0 |
| 4180 | Interesting book. However most of it was already learned via the two shows Kailyn was/is on. There was not a lot of new information about her or her family. very good writing style though.And huge props to Jail for being such a wonderful Mom! | 3.0 |
| 4181 | These authors are two of the most courageous Bigfoot researchers there are. They are "getting it". I mean learning that these beings are highly advanced and able to move inter-dimensionally. They are paying a price for sharing this information. The "main stream" big footers are, for the most part, outraged that these previously, well respected researchers are no longer towing the party line of the "animal ape mam" explanation. They are now relegated to "no longer acceptable" as speakers or presenters at "BFRO" type conferences. I applaud these guys for reporting there findings honestly. | 5.0 |
| 4182 | If you were turned off by the title of this review, then you must read this book. Thank goodness that Susan Cain wrote this. Very few books have really sunk in for me like this one has. Understanding the "extrovert ideal" has finally opened my eyes to what I've been struggling with all my life. Thank you, Susan!!! | 5.0 |
| 4183 | It's all about Dora helping Mami teach the twins how to use the potty like Big Explorer Kids -- simple text, with illustrations and buttons -- when you push the button for "potty," for example, you hear a flush, the toilet paper unrolls, hands are washed, and Dora offers encouragement: "Excellente!" and "Muy bien!" I don't (yet) know if it'll prove helpful with potty training, but my granddaughter sure loves pushing all the buttons while we read the book together -- it's fun! :-) | 5.0 |
| 4184 | This is not the first book from this author, or the last. A great interesting read, quick, smooth and had g r e a t characters. Looking forward to the next book in series. | 4.0 |
| 4185 | What an incredible story! Before the first chapter ended, I was hooked. I finished this story in a matter of hours because I could not put it aside. At times, I rushed ahead because I couldn’t stand the tension!Of the face of it, this seems to be a simple story about Anna Reardon and her brother James. They live in Boston and are destitute. When James sees Karl Lindstrom’s ad for a wife, he helps Anna write the letters to Karl that will eventually convince him to send passage for Anna to come to Minnesota.Karl has lived in Minnesota for 2 years and is desperate for someone to share his life. He has no neighbors; he talks to his goat and 2 horses because he is so lonely. Karl is a wonderful man who has a sense of humor and a stronger sense of honor. His word is his bond.Anna and her brother test that bond mightily; Karl marries Anna in spite of his misgivings. He even accepts the extra mouth to feed (James) with good grace. However, there is trouble on the horizon. The previous life of Anna and James in Boston is going to impact Karl in many ways.The author did a masterful job of creating tension. The reader comes to understand why Anna did some of the things she did to get to Minnesota, but will Karl? This man is not complicated (however, he is in no way stupid); thus he has a hard time understanding his very complicated wife.This story is beautifully told; things move at a pace that is believable. The story of Karl and James is just as beautiful as the one between Anna and Karl. I’ll remember this book for a very long time. | 5.0 |
| 4186 | I love how Ava Lore has told 3 completely different stories in this series. These stand-alone novels are SO different but keep the thread of the characters throughout. The ending of this book made me shake my fist and call Ms. Lore some not so nice names...but it's not a cliff hanger for the story, just a lead-in to the 4th book. I can't wait until it comes out! | 5.0 |
| 4187 | Aarh! I am well and truly hooked on this series. Baltic Gambit has Lewrie back at sea adventurin' and of course rogering likely young winches. One of the better books in the series for character, action and plot. For god's sake! Don't buy any of these books unless you plan to read the whole lot. They are addictive. | 5.0 |
| 4188 | Some what predictable, but good .coCounty music fans will like it better.Cowboy's love their music beer and women. | 3.0 |
| 4189 | I read this whole series and am eagerly awaiting the next, ahhmeds! These books are awesome together but if you only read one it would still be awesome. This is a tough alpha male family and friends, and a little sister and tough mama. A small town with gossip and bets and cute little old sisters that are the town. There is special iced tea, brooms, military, cops, danger, crime. It has it all and is so fun to read. The first was free or i would have missed it all.a | 5.0 |
| 4190 | The authors father, and subject of the book, was a very unusual, and talented man. He was also apparently quite unlikable, but his contributions to the Everest expedition are fascinating and well worth a read. | 4.0 |
| 4191 | Good story about a broken justice system. I don't believe in the word "closure", when you loose a loved one there really is never any closure. It was a good read, even though you know it would end the way it did! I would recommend this book. | 4.0 |
| 4192 | *Review of all 5 parts*Hello again, Nora Sutherlin!In this five part novella, we reacquaint ourselves with several of the Original Sinners and meet Lance, a former Navy SEAL with some baggage. I enjoyed seeing Dominatrix Nora going about her clients, and I especially enjoy any interaction between Nora and Sren. The Last Good Knight is filled with intrigue and heat. Highly recommended.I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for sharing my honest opinion. | 5.0 |
| 4193 | Recently I have been reading a lot of commentary by people who pay attention to bookish things that suggests that many books labeled "chick lit" have been wrongfully downgraded by readers of "serious fiction" [whatever that means]. Many of these commentaries suggest that some of these books, which focus on the emotions, relationships and inner lives of women, are shoved into the pink ghetto of chick lit merely because the topic is women, and if these books were about the thoughts and feelings of men, they would be taken much more seriously.All of this is to say that I think Commencement seems to have been unfairly characterized/marketed as "chick lit" [there is a blurb on the back saying it's the smart woman's beach book]. I found it to be a really thoughtful portrait of four young women who met each other at Smith college and then who each make a different path through the world, with a little bit of a murder mystery at the end.I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and found them to be well characterized as individuals. I also liked the explorations of female sexuality and power that each character, to some extent, faces as they experience this life. I also found it interesting that each woman had a different understanding of feminism and exercised that feminism in a way that felt right for them. | 4.0 |
| 4194 | This was a fascinating book that slowly drew me in as the author ( economist, columnist , academic) developed his theme. Like the book on Debt by David Graeber, the author has a particular economic point of view , yet my own readings and subsequent central bank actions after the 2008 collapse seem to support his thoughts . You will trace money/currency from the earliest times ( the stories are fascinating) right up to present day and its dependence on credit, trust and credibility. . He does make sense out of why economists missed the collapse of banking/credit etc. You will learn how the credit support of national government was needed to prop things up , that as it stands the govt is still taking all the risk and none of the upside - leaving the financial industry able to make bets and only have an upside , no downside. He gives ideas from history that show how we can improve the system in each nation state and internationally, with the goal of a stable prosperous economy with benefits for all. I suggest that this is an important book for all of us and worth the early trudging to get to the final chapters. I especially appreciated his wrap up chapter where he did a great job in boiling this into some very simple ideas. The language is easy to read, but you can not hurry through this book. | 4.0 |
| 4195 | Once I got into it, I loved the story...was not happy with the ending at all...not sure how that was going to all work out... | 3.0 |
| 4196 | This is a another great read. Good down to earth Scottish policing along with all the personalities, bleak landscape, black humour and a very believable story line. The main character Scott Cullen is the typical overworked, downtrodden detective with a cynical outlook on his fellow policemen and women. Hard to put down and soon as I finished, purchased the next book in the series which is also very good. Ed James has a nice easy writing style and I will without doubt be reading more of his stories. Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 4197 | A Shiver of Light is the 9th book in the Merry Gentry series. I’m going to try hard not to give anything away. Basically Merry is pregnant with twins and her uncle is claiming that they are his.I like Merry and I don’t mind all her men because I’ve gotten used to her having several men in her life. I didn’t expect that to change with the aspect of children entering her life. I like all the guys they each have their own unique story and fit for her. However my favorite is Lord Sholto he has such a tortured soul story he’s just my favorite.I’ve been waiting for what seems like forever for the book and I understand the author just wasn’t ready to write it yet. I love the author I’ve read almost all of her books but Anita started to lack in story so I stopped. I feel like maybe my expectations were too high for the book, so that when it came time to read it I found myself very disappointed. I love that we get to see a new side to Merry and her men but I guess I needed more action it just felt very flat not a lot happened. I also disliked the ending it reminded me of Game of Thrones. I honestly wanted to love the book I just didn’t it feel short on so many levels. At the moment I don’t plan on continuing the series but that could always change Merry has been one of my favorite characters forever. Just because I didn’t love it doesn’t mean you won’t. I feel really bad giving the book a low rating I just struggled through the whole book. | 1.0 |
| 4198 | This is and always will be one of favorite stories I've ever read, Abby's POV and Travis's POV. It's amazing and I could read it again and again! I CANNOT wait to read more from the Maddox brothers! | 5.0 |
| 4199 | I get that this is erotica, but even so, a somewhat believeable plot would have been nice. In addition, to have the main characters be intimate within five minutes of meeting one another is just too ridiculous and unrealistic for me. Can I have a little romance first? | 2.0 |
| 4200 | Its a fun endeavor searching for life's meaning. There's learning at every turn and this book just adds to my knowledge. | 4.0 |
| 4201 | Someone recommended Cherise Sinclair to me. Now I gotta go and give my pal a big old sloppy kiss.Simply put Club Shadowlands is AWESOME. I can't say enough good things about Master Z. If your interested in BDSM on the sub side then Zachary is the kind of man most girls dream about. He's older and wiser, gentle but firm, crazy knowledgeable about a woman's body.Honestly I felt like Jessica put up a little too much resistance but it didn't matter in the end. She still found herself thrown into Z's arms, his submissive pet. Totally a place no sane woman would turn out.Amazing five star read for BDSM lovers! | 5.0 |
| 4202 | At the outset, it was difficult for me to really invest, but that may have been me, because once I did, i found it very interesting. I do enjoy the generational feel of the 'haunting' or evil influence, and that is handled well. There were a few stumbles with characterization, but ultimately, I appreciated the fact that one of the characters who struck me as two dimensional actually showed more depth later in the tale. | 3.0 |
| 4203 | This was not my favorite storyline but it was pretty good. Wish there was more action and mystery. overall good read. | 3.0 |
| 4204 | I loved Agatha Christi mysteries when I was a teenager. Now, with my Kindle, I get to enjoy them all over again. | 5.0 |
| 4205 | Lick was a great deviation from the normal rocker romance. It was still the story of a girl (Evelyn) who marries a famous rockstar (David)... but the problems they dealt with were everyday problems that every couple experiences..... Not issues with the press or fame. Real life relationship problems. The book was interesting, funny, and steamy. I was hooked from page one (when Evelyn woke up in Vegas, married with a hangover) and really enjoyed the ride. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series! 4 stars! | 4.0 |
| 4206 | 4.5 starsThis was a really great, fun read that had just about everything! It is a fast paced story about a girl who has been burned by a boy and refuses to let anyone in. That is until she meets her match and said match refuses to give up until he breaks down all her walls.My thoughts:Quick hook or slow starter? 4.5 (Great prologue that gives the reader insight into Jennas emotional state)Character development: 4.5Level of Romance between characters: 4.5Passion/Heat level: 4.5 (chemistry between these two is obvious from the first meeting but it takes awhile for them to get together. Well worth the wait though)Angst/Heartbreak: 4 (follows the romance arc....meet, fall in love, conflict, heartbreak, resolution)Cliffhanger?: Not really a cliffhanger but their story is far from over.Overall, I really enjoyed this one and I am glad I stumbled onto it in my Amazon recommendations. Now, time to jump into "Something Wonderful!" | 4.0 |
| 4207 | Fantastic concept, over 100 unique plays to run a successful business all 2-3 pages in length. Impactful and hard hitting without the usual fluff found in culture and leadership books. | 5.0 |
| 4208 | A thriller from start to finish. Well written and easy to read. Had a hard time putting it down. Most enjoyable. | 5.0 |
| 4209 | Good book to read. Kept me interested in every line. No skipping ahead in this book. I will check out more of Bobby Cole books. | 5.0 |
| 4210 | I really adore Jaci Burton's books. They're always fun and sexy and just a good time. She can write some make you squirm erotic romances that's for sure. But I'd never read a straight contemporary from her before and damn if she didn't do a fantastic job with that too. Hope Flames had it all. Sexy times, a bit of danger/mystery, an awesome heroine and a sexy cop of a hero who just played nicely off each other, great romance and a pretty darling cast of furry characters to round it all out.I really enjoyed both Emma and Luke. They're interesting characters, don't always understand each other which leads to some excellent moments and are really dedicated to what they do--he loves his work in law enforcement and she's passionate about helping the furry community members. I really liked that they were pretty normal/down to earth people. There's nothing too fancy or wild about them. They're just...them. Which to me, I don't know, made me comfortable with them and made me want to spend more time with them. I also kinda liked seeing them on the job. And, again, nothing glamorous...just them.Luke has some sexy going on and damn but I am a sucker for a guy that loves animals. They're both a little damaged by their past relationships so it was really wonderful seeing them work past that and find something together. It was pretty fun watching them quip with each other and dance around their attraction and when things finally get steamy they really work nicely together.One thing I wouldn't normally point out but that was just really nicely done so I wanted to say something and give Burton kudos for was Emma's job. In my real life I'm in animal rescue so I spend a ton of time in the veterinary world so reading a book based on that and that has animal rescue as part of it is something I usually avoid because they usually are pretty far from accurate. But. Burton damn near nailed it. I was so impressed with the feel and reality she brought to Emma's career and found myself nodding my head a lot going yup. Mmhmm. Exactly. So, to Jaci--awesome job. Thank you for representing the field so well!I enjoyed the mystery as well. Though I would have liked a bit more of an 'omg' factor with who was behind the break ins and the stealing of pharmaceuticals throughout the town it was exciting to be part of the investigation with Luke and the frustrations he went through on the case. It kept me on my toes waiting to see what would happen next and that's always a fun feeling.Overall, I really loved Hope Flames and am so excited that it's the start of a new series. There were some excellent secondary characters...his brother, friends and her employees that I can't wait to hear more about. It's a neat little community that just sucked me in and makes it easy to recommend. | 4.0 |
| 4211 | This book is a very in-depth look at how our brains work and the things that cause memory loss. While some of these things are reversible, some are not – but this book gives great tips and tricks on how to keep our memory in great shape. With the addition of simple, every day brain exercises, we can control our memory and keep it younger than our actual age. I will definitely be referring back to this book routinely to avoid memory loss. | 5.0 |
| 4212 | I enjoyed the story very much.. it was a twisting and turning story, making you wonder who was going to be guilty next. Exciting up to last sentence. | 5.0 |
| 4213 | Constantine sucked my in right from the first page of this one. Her brilliant descriptions and gripping narrative tell a well laid out story that won`t let you go. Constantine is a visually descriptive author who builds entire worlds with her words. As a reader you cannot help but picture them. She wraps this all up in a captivating & well developed plot that won`t let you go.The characters in this novel are quite memorable. I enjoy the fact that, while not out of the ordinary, they definitely stand out. This allows you to get to know them on a much more intimate level as you can identify with them. Each character is individually developed, which is nice to see, rather than group development. The main characters become like individuals you`ve met. The supporting cast is quite well developed as well. Constantine leaves nothing to chance with her characters. Also, the characters` names add to their memorability. They`re unique & different without being hard to remember or decipher.As a whole this was a very enjoyable read. I definitely had a hard time putting this novel down. This is a brilliant YA dystopian novel that will appeal to dystopian fans of all ages.Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 4214 | I'm impressed and intrigued with not only the book but the author's talent. Her writing is layered so well, that it is like multi-facets in a diamond. She has the ability to offer the reader different views, and emotions and it makes sense. There is no confusion. As a reader you get it.'She makes it look so easy to present these stories in perfection; the mark of true talent. I am truly impressed.*I received a free copy for a fair and honest review* | 5.0 |
| 4215 | I am into all of Cherise books in Club Shadowlands. It was one of the great stories with with Master Z always looking after his trainee's and Masters to find the right combination with putting them together. When Vance and Galen from the FBI decided to become part of Club Shadowlands they both loved Sally at first sight. Now they found her again back at the Club and it was time for all three to have the adventure of a life time. Z knew this.This is a great read I am one of Cherise Sinclair biggest fans of her writing. Cherise encouraged this reader to try writing herself. Cherise is like Sierra Cartwright that this readier puts herself as the sub/slave.Cherise please keep writing because I always share your books with friends. | 5.0 |
| 4216 | I liked this book. Fast, easy read. I liked catching up about the first couple in this series. Great history about Louisiana. Love a happy ending!! | 4.0 |
| 4217 | I received this as an ARC for an honest review. Honestly, this book is great. I love all the characters in Christina's books. It's was great to hear more about Lisa and Tank's relationship. Great mix of humor and suspense. Hope book three is coming out soon. Would love another ARC of book 3....I hate having to wait for more of the story but I am sure it will be worth it. Thanks Christina!!! | 5.0 |
| 4218 | Easy to Use Recipes They're.good recipes but nothing new that I've not seen before. Gives ideas of how to combine many things with Quinoa for new users. | 4.0 |
| 4219 | This book starts off with an amazingly hot scene between Kat and Ream that doesn’t end well. Ream is explosive and sexy, but he is harboring some terrible secrets that cause him to turn off emotionally and push Kat away. Kat herself is keeping a huge secret from Ream and the book turns on some major misunderstandings between the two of them.The band is back home after being on tour and Ream aggressively pursues Kat. She can’t deny his larger-than-lfe personality and his aggressive alpha tendencies. I loved this sexy, hot rocker but much of the story is spent with Kat denying her true feelings for him. I absolutely loved the two of them together, and they have incredibly explosive chemistry.The story felt a little rushed toward the end, with several plot threads coming together and very crucial characters all appearing at the end of the story. I love dark reads but the darker elements felt a little forced, and I would have loved a little more background on some of the characters that shaped Ream’s life. The best parts of the story were when Ream opened up emotionally about his past, I really felt connected to him and Kat during those moments in the story. My heart broke for Ream and what he endured in his past and I loved how he overcame these horrible obstacles so that he could be what Kat needed.I loved all of the friends and bandmates and look forward to reading about Georgie and Deck. Nashoda Rose can write seem sizzling hot scenes and I look forward to reading more of her books! | 4.0 |
| 4220 | I was a little confused at the beginning, but that seems to be how the author wants us to be. I really began to enjoy it the more I started to understand the plot, who Zach is, and why he was doing was he was. It's a very interesting idea, sort of like "Avatar" meets reality TV meets dystopia. Word to the wise, do your best to keep track of everyone's name. It will help later on. | 5.0 |
| 4221 | Loving this series , it has a great combination of love and sadness, with a the urge to move on a fight for love. I hope all works out for them and they can find a happiness thats perfect for them. | 5.0 |
| 4222 | The Russian Revolution Rupert ColleyThis book is a quick read about an hour and is a great recap on the Russian Revolution I particularly liked the sketches of the leaders.Russia 1917 the greatest political experiment freedom from shackles of Imperialism, corruption and exploitation but till the collapse in 1991 the peoples endured seventy years of misguided socialism and totalitarianism. The last Tsar Nicholas 11 was the last of the 300 year-old ROMANOV Dynasty. He ruled over a vast empire that was backward, impoverished and largely resentful of autocratic rule. Russia was a mesh of many nationalities Ukrainian, Georgian, Finish, Baltic, Armenian, German and Polish among others in 1887 only 44% were Russian. Its people demanded reform the effects was the outbreak of war that brought down the Tsar in 1917. A Provisional Government proved equally ineffectual in addressing the needs of Russia’s problems. Only the workers or Soviets seemed to understand the problems. Vladimir Lenin seized power and established the Soviet Union with the promises of socialist utopia. Lenin had been in self-exile for ten years (1907-1917) in Zurich and Trotsky also missed the revolution being in New York another up-start Joseph Stalin had returned from exile in Siberia He took charge of the Bolshevik newspaper” Pravda”. With his Bolshevik government in place Lenin established his secret police known as Cheka and headed by the ruthless Felix ‘Iron” Dzerzhinsky. It soon became an instrument of repression arresting and torturing anyone anti Bolshevik. The Germans tired of the Russian games attacked Russia’s western borders in 1918 Germany was making headway and Lenin agreed to Germany’s demand Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and the Ukraine were seeded to the German empire. This amounted to 26 % of Russian’s population, 27 % of its arable land, 26% of its railways and 75% of its coal. Lenin considered it a price worth paying for the sake of peace and the survival of his government and a means to conquer the world. The Bolshevik control of power, its use of repression and loss of economically important territory brought on Civil War the anti-Bolshevik alliance, “the Whites” The whites lacked a centurial l leader were stretched across vast territories and cut off from one another their cause was greatly aided by foreign intervention Britain, France, Japan and the US. To foster a second front against Germany WW1. The conflict between the Whites and Reds continued to 1923 nine million died, from conflict, execution, famine and disease 1-2 million fled never to return. The Bolsheviks held onto power but the country lay in devastation. In 1918 Lenin survived an assassination by Cheka Kaplan she was executed on Sept 3. The Bolsheviks announced a policy of “Red Terror” Dzerzhinsky declared we stand for organized terror it is an absolute necessity during times of revolution. Money was worthless, industry ground to a halt, Famine killed 7.5 million. Peasants revolted, but the “Red Terror” brutally took care of it through executions, forced labor camps, The State controlled all aspects of the economy. Blame was placed on the better class and hundreds were massacred. Lenin’s wounds would eventually kill him and he died on January 21, 1923. Stalin led the funeral arrangements and maintained a high profile his rival Leon Trotsky was nowhere to be seen; Stalin had purposefully told him the wrong date. Stalin surprises Lenin’s testament and his criticism of Stalin. The era of Stalin was about to begin and lasted thirty years. | 5.0 |
| 4223 | It was a sweet story of a girl who secretly watches a neighbor & he is doing the same to be able to meet.Little does she knows he has a twin that wants her too. Pretty short & simple story. Not sure I will read anymore of this series. | 3.0 |
| 4224 | Very good light read. Good for a rainy day of reading and fill in before you settle in for another epic big series. | 4.0 |
| 4225 | This is my first five year journal. I used to journal a lot when I was younger. There is about four lines for each day. I'm looking forward to the day I get back to a year later. It will be interesting to see the previous years writings. I've had a lot of fun doing this so far and it's only been a month. We are in the military and move and things change so much that there will be a lot to write about. Great for a gift too. | 5.0 |
| 4226 | I gave this series of books a four star rating because they lacked an epilogue. The stories were true medieval romance so I would recommend them to all romantic's. | 4.0 |
| 4227 | I gave this book five stars because it was a good read. The series keeps getting better and better! I love the characters and their interplay, and the suspense of the series is excellent. | 5.0 |
| 4228 | Wow! This book had my emotions on a rollercoaster. I love the way everything comes together; and yet there is still parts of the story hanging in the balance! I can't wait to start on Book 3 ! | 4.0 |
| 4229 | An interesting book and kept a person guessing but sort of unsatisfactory due to the fact that the ending was not as clean as one would have hoped. | 4.0 |
| 4230 | I loved this book, but I wanted more. I wanted Sasha to understand that she was it for Stefan. I needed to see Darla taken down a peg. I wanted acceptance for Sasha by the people. I needed her t feel like she belonged. | 5.0 |
| 4231 | I loved reading this book. Self-esteem is something that should be taught from birth to girls and boys. The lack of this is evident in the way people carry themselves in the world today as we know it! | 5.0 |
| 4232 | Just when you thought these books had a similar pattern: Reacher roped into a bad situation, finding a competent young woman to help out Reacher style, and bad guys getting it, this book comes along. Reacher now is a reluctant team leader of a fractured reunion of people just a smart as he is, and almost as tough. The bad guys never even gets revealed until near the end, and the stakes for success versus failure are different too, people you know or a country to save. It's absolutely not cheesy, and the thought process the book leads you on to help Reacher figure things out is fantastic. Let me know what you think of one scene though that makes Reacher a different sort of hero, tho one where he robs the drug dealers for cash. Reacher is not your typical protagonist by a long shot. Child is a master. Wow. | 5.0 |
| 4233 | If you love reading about hot, badass biker's, you need to read this series! Beck and Tease are one hot couple! | 5.0 |
| 4234 | Couldn't put this book down. The timeline in history was great, the story wasn't predictable, & the main character was unique, not cookie-cutter. | 5.0 |
| 4235 | Book description: "When asked what he does for a living . . .Commander Mark Bishop is deliberately low-key: "I'm in the Navy." But commanding the ballistic missile submarine USS Nevada, keeping her crew trained and alert during ninety-day submerged patrols, and being prepared to launch weapons on valid presidential orders, carries a burden of command like few other jobs in the military. Mark Bishop is a man who accepts that responsibility, and handles it well. And at a time when tensions are escalating around the Pacific Rim, the Navy is glad to have him.Mark wants someone to come home to after sea patrols. The woman he has in mind is young, with a lovely smile, and very smart. She's a civilian, yet she understands the U.S. Navy culture. And he has a strong sense that life with her would never be boring. But she may be too deep in her work to see the potential in a relationship with him.Gina Gray would love to be married. She has always envisioned her life that way. A breakup she didn't see coming, though, has her focusing all her attention on what she does best--ocean science research. She's on the cusp of a major breakthrough, and she needs Mark Bishop's perspective and help. Because what she told the Navy she's figured out is only the beginning. If she's right, submarine warfare is about to enter a new and dangerous chapter."My review: I loved this book! This is the first of Dee Henderson's newest books that I have read. I am so glad she is writing again! This is a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and quickly turning pages. Even though there are some technical parts in the story, they are well explained and easy to understand. Ms. Henderson also keeps you guessing when two guys enter the picture trying to win Gina's heart. She writes in such a way that makes the reader cheer for both guys. I actually hated to see one "lose". Ms. Henderson makes her characters seem so real that the reader feels like they have become part their life. That is one of the reasons I love her books so much. She is a master story-teller! I can't wait to read her next book. I received a complimentary e-copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. | 5.0 |
| 4236 | Quite a story. Hard to put down. My favorite books do not take the good Lord's name in vain. (Jesus, Christ, sweet Jesus, etc. Otherwise this would have been a five star book for me. | 4.0 |
| 4237 | This book is an excellent sequel to City of Bone. I cannot wait to get the rest of the series and I want to share that these books are great reads on par with the Twilight Saga and a must read for all fans of the genre. | 5.0 |
| 4238 | I’ve wanted this book since I read the synopsis for it about 6-9 months ago. Not only did the synopsis pull me in from the start but I also found out that this was Angie McKeon’s debut novel. My thoughts were holy hell that synopsis sounds intense I wonder if a first time author is going to be able to write a full book that lives up to that intense synopsis.Well my friends….YES..YES…she did. WOW, WOW, WOW. I read this book in one sitting. No freaking way was I going to go to bed and NOT know what happened to Cooper, Kylie, and of course the handsome Gray.At 3% (got to love the Kindle) into the book my heart was already in my throat. I was sending personal messages to my book friends asking for support. I had to take some emotional breaks from reading because I just wasn’t sure I could handle anymore. I needed to give my heart a break from the story that is Cooper and Kylie. I needed a break from the constant heartbreak that Cooper and Kylie were causing each other. I never once hated Kylie for what she was doing…I GOT IT. I 100% got it. Maybe because like her, I require love to be given to me the same way from my spouse, and if I wasn’t receiving it how empty it would make me feel. Would it make me so empty that I would ask my husband for the same thing? Every single one of Kylie’s actions was just her begging for attention, for love, for anything from Cooper and I get it, I get her, and her actions made her real in every part of the book.Angie McKeon weaved together a story about love and heartbreak that was so real. This story is about the vulnerability that each of us put ourselves in when we love someone. How we give the person we love so much of ourselves that it care tear us apart or push us to be the best person we could ever be. Love makes us do things we would never really do, love can make us whole, or it can make you feel empty. Love is scary as s***. And Angie McKeon did a great job really creating a story that takes us on a journey of love…and I mean real honest to God love…not a rainbow and butterfly type of love.One thing that made this story really tie together nicely was how Angie gave us short flashbacks into times in Kylie and Cooper’s life. Some of these flashbacks were happy some were sad. Either way they really helped develop the overall story.I’m going to say that this isn’t a love triangle. I know some would disagree but if you think this is a love triangle book than you’re wrong. Sorry, I’m not sorry. There is no triangle. Kylie is fully devoted to one person…it’s clear as day in every page that Angie writes. Does this book have cheating….hmmmm, yes, but no…what do you consider cheating? Is it cheating if your husband gives you the ok to screw around with other men?Read it | 5.0 |
| 4239 | This was my first intro to Leighann Dobbs writing, but not the last. I love her sense of humor and characters. Anybody that writes about murder solving seniors, dogs and baked goods can do no wrong. Just wish she had a cat in the mix! | 4.0 |
| 4240 | I have never read one of her books hat I didn't love. Her characters are real and the friendships are rare. | 5.0 |
| 4241 | I really enjoyed this book. It made me laugh and cry. It was fun to watch Luke and Dani's adventure into love. The secondary characters were great too. I am looking forward to visiting Cactus Creek again. | 5.0 |
| 4242 | As entertainment this was an ok read, though the book did tend to drone on at times and he repeated himself frequently (as if stretching it for word count?). The last few chapters wandered away from facts and more towards opinion, and some of those opinions have been discounted since the book was written. | 3.0 |
| 4243 | Good read. If you like hunger games, divergent, etc. this is for you. It's not as good as the aforementioned but it's always a bummer when you finish a great series and this will provide you with something good in the mean time. | 4.0 |
| 4244 | I am a sucker for hood fiction books and this series is no different. I am do ready to read the next part. | 5.0 |
| 4245 | An excellent mix of humor and mystery. The cast of characters range from silly to scarey. An 'easy escape' kind of story. Will read more of Ron's books. | 4.0 |
| 4246 | Dream a Little Dream (Lucky Harbor) by Jill ShalvisMelissa and Ian were secretly dating but she broke it off because it was getting too deep and too afraid to get hurt, and just pushed him away. Now after nearly dying and having a wonderful dream of a life with Ian, she regrets it and is determined to fix it and get him back.By recreating the dream for Ian, Melissa pulls him back it and lets him into her heart so they can have the future she dreamed about.Every Year (Chaos) by Kristen AshleyTabby and her family give her man Shy and his brother Landon the Christmas they haven't had since they were kids. Now every year they have Christmas to look forward to.Silent Night (Last Chance) by Hope RamsayMaryanne ran out of gas on her way to the family farm in Last Chance, she walks the rest of the way with three month old son to the house only to discover no one home so she waits in the barn for her cousin to come home.Daniel is home in Last Chance to sell the family farm and move on.But neither expected to spend Christmas Eve with each other and begin to mean something to each other and want a future together.A start to a bright beginning with someone by your side.Have Yourself a Messy Little Christmas (Everson, TX) by Molly CannonDinah is hired to clean, organize and decorate the family house Lincoln is living in.But he doesn't want the distraction or interruption in his house or his life.At least not until he saw her and got to know her.A Family For Christmas (Tallgrass) by Marilyn PappanoJared moved to Tallgrass to basically rebel against his parents plans of him being surgeon.He didn't expect widow Ilena or her 6 month old son John.His plans change for the better when he gets close to Ilena and John. He buys his office, house and car. and he finally commits to staying for good and to be with Ilena. He gets his family for Christmas.All five stories were sweet and short. I enjoyed reading everyone of them and can't wait to read the rest of the books in the series for each short story. | 5.0 |
| 4247 | I just finished the second book (THE BLACK CAT) in this series and can't wait for the third one. The characters that Johnson has created will embed themselves in your imagination, and you will not be able to stop caring about what lies ahead for them. Paul, the closeted Asst District Attorney is not your usual stoic, all-knowing detective sort. He's torn between doing what is right and what is best for his career, and his personal life is complex and wrenching as he struggles to remain in the closet for the sake of his ambition. This is a gem and THE BLACK CAT(in my opinion) is even better. Read them both -- you won't be disappointed! | 5.0 |
| 4248 | The townspeople gathered ‘round the mayor as he put his fingers to his lips and looked at Groundhog’s door. Knock, knock! No, Groundhog wasn’t planning on getting up and in fact had posted a “Do not Disturb” sign on his door. “Grrrumph!!!! Snortttt!! Hummbug!” No doubt, that grumpy old groundhog wasn’t planning on getting up. The television cameras were set up and people were holding signs. It was Groundhog day and time for Groundhog to get up. The mayor begged and pleaded for him to get out from under his puffy quilt, but no, Groundhog wasn’t planning on getting up.Groundhog was some grumpy and declared “I won’t come out. I’m closing my eyes and staying in bed.” It was February 2nd and no groundhogs did that. “’I have an idea!’ said a boy in the crowd. / He stepped to the front and spoke up loud. / ‘Give him a paper to read in bed!’ / ‘That’s it!’ said the mayor, nodding his head.” Groundhog checked out the paper as he nestled in his bed, but no, Groundhog wasn’t planning on getting up. The townspeople tried shouting, the mayor begged, they fed him in bed, but nothing seemed to work. Would they be able to get that grumpy Groundhog out of bed for his very special day?This is a fun, humorous story about a grumpy groundhog young children will love. Of course Groundhog would rather hibernate and little ones will giggle at all the antics everyone tries to get grumpy out of bed. This story in rhyme moves right along and is a perfect medium for the expressive reader to present on Groundhog Day during circle or storytime. The artwork is vibrant, busy, colorful, and very kid-friendly. My favorite scene is when Groundhog is nestled in his bed in his “Home Sweet Home” reading an article in the paper of how he wouldn’t come out. Fun, funny, and a sure to please tale for little ones. | 5.0 |
| 4249 | Awesome writer. Great story. Can't wait until the next book in the series! Jennifer Probst is one of my favorite authors! | 5.0 |
| 4250 | This book was full of angst, and so much emotion I actually had to put it down a second. Can't wait for the final installment book. You will enjoy!!! Please hurry. | 5.0 |
| 4251 | 5 StarsThe Degas Girl by AJ AdamsIf you like dark romances like The Beast or the Dark Duet series, then this book is right up your alley. It is the second dark romance I've read by AJ Adams, and I have to say both have been great. The first one was The Bonus, which you should also check out. The Degas Girl is the complete story of Serenity and Zachary, no cliffhangers here.Serenity is a smart woman in a terrible fix. She is being kept as a slave and sex toy for Angelo, the son of a major organized crime lord. Angelo has tried everything to tame her, including torture, starvation, you name it. Angelo wants the satisfaction of turning an Oxford graduate into a whore, but Serenity is refusing to be tamed. She fights Angelo at every opportunity, no matter the consequences to her health or well being.Just when things are at their darkest, her savior comes in the unlikeliest form. Zachary is an art forger, thief, and deadly assassin for the very same crime family. Zachary, who has his own reasons for hating Angelo, witnesses him torturing Serenity and decides on a devious way to get back at Angelo. He decides to take custody of Serenity, taming her himself, thereby showing everyone that once again Angelo is a hapless fool. He will show her off to everyone at Angelo's arranged marriage by having her trained to give blow jobs to all the men in attendance.But what Zachary hadn't counted on was falling for this strong, yet fragile beauty. He finds in her a fellow kinship. You see Zachary did not exactly have a wonderful upbringing himself. They both have their scars, both visible and invisible.This book had me on the edge of my seat throughout. The suspense is taut, the danger is real, and the sex is hot. I could not put the book down, and I doubt you will be able to put it down either. Can love be built from such sordid beginnings? If The Degas Girl is any indication the answer is a resounding YES. As hard has it may be to believe, and as dark as this book can get at times, it is still a romance, and you will root for love to win out above all else.There are scenes of graphic violence and torture, so if that kind of thing bothers you then you might want to look elsewhere. But if you like a lot of dark excitement with your erotica, then you have got to check out The Degas Girl. I can't wait to see what AJ comes up with next.BLURB:Serenity Bishop is a work of art. Her skin a canvas, decorated with the scars of her evil captor’s twisted abuse. But her tormentor, Angelo, is about to lose control.Zachary Schiavelli is an art thief and forger. His handsome face is merely the mask that hides a cold, calculating man whose own childhood of abuse has honed him into a remorseless killing machine.Zachary is about to take an intense disliking to Angelo.Sometimes you need to fight fire with fire.In a violent tale of mob rule where violence begets violence, an unlikely alliance between two forces of nature is about to change the face of organized crime. When Serenity and Zachary collide, it’s an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object, and everyone around them is about to get caught in the crossfire.A complete novel with no cliffhangers.A violent tale of mob rule and dark romance. Warning contains explicit scenes of dubious consent, graphic violence and sex. Adults only. | 5.0 |
| 4252 | I'm sure all the sanctioned words are in there, but how to find them while in game? There is no search feature and who has time to scroll through the whole alphabet to check your hoped for word? It takes so long! Your friends will chuck you out of the game. Oh, yes they will. Later, when you have no more friends to play with you can scroll and scroll and scroll to use up your now desolate life. :P | 1.0 |
| 4253 | Nearly Gone is full of thrill, suspense and mystery – let’s not forget about the plot twist.Ever since her fathers abandon Nearly Boswell and her mother, Nearly has been obsessed with the newspaper personal ads. Every day, Nearly would check the ads for clues of her father. She would think one day he will send her a message. But instead, Nearly starts receiving encrypted messages of her fellow classmates’ murders and all evidences points to her.Nearly is smart and driven to earn a scholarship that her best friend and other students are after. This scholarship is her only way out to Sunny View – a place she is judged by her mother’s exotic job. To earn extra curriculum, Nearly tutors some of the students at Sunny View High. When she starts receiving these encrypted messages about the murders, she realizes all of the victims are students she has tutored. Now Nearly must unsolved the mystery before being sent to jail.I loved Nearly and her determination to solve the puzzle. Although knowing the new kid she is tutoring is helping out the cops to keep close taps on her to report her doings, Nearly turns to Reece to help her out. With his help, Nearly learns how to trust people and uncovers the truth about her past.Nearly Gone was entertaining and unexpected. This mystery was not easy to solve, which I actually found this very unique. I usually tend to solve the mystery behind the story before it is handed to us. Nearly Gone was full of suspects and clues, yet hard to come up with any lead suspect. The outcome was unexpected, well at least for me. I found myself entertained while reading this. I highly recommend this story to any fans of good mystery and suspense. | 3.0 |
| 4254 | I wanted to find out more about our beloved Pope Francis. Is he really the most loved Pope of all time? I think he is after reading this book! Pope Francis is THE MAN when it comes to Catholicism. He really knows his stuff. I am a big believer in what this man stands for. He has guided many people towards a holy life and I couldn't be prouder to know him better now. | 4.0 |
| 4255 | "No" certainly doesn't mean "NO!" in any case.I would not recommend this book -- the author has created a "hero" who is a misogynistic alpha male who thinks he knows what's better for the little woman than he does. Yuck and no thank you. | 1.0 |
| 4256 | I received a copy of this from NetGalley in return for an honest review.Jez meet Rhys when he goes to the comic shop to pick up a new copy of a comic for his best friend, Tel, who lost it when he was injured in a car accident. Jez is flustered & excited when he meets Rhys & he wants to ask Rhys out, but he doesn't know anything about geekdom so he has Tel tutor him on all things geek. The guys really bond over a shared love of rugby and then Jez has to decide whether or not to come clean about his geek deception.This is really cute romance & I really enjoyed Jez & Rhys. I would love to see more of the pair. | 4.0 |
| 4257 | This book started out slow but quickly redeemed itself. Ended with suspense to leave you wanting to immediately pick up the next one. I didn't think i would care too much for this series but it has been a pleasant surprise. | 4.0 |
| 4258 | I loved this story! Who would've thought a ghost story wrapped into a love story. A very happy ending foe sure! | 5.0 |
| 4259 | It was very interesting and it kept me hooked the entire time! The ending is amazing. Get ready to read the best book ever! | 5.0 |
| 4260 | The publisher gave me a copy of this book to read and review (from NetGalley). This has, in no way, altered my opinion of the book and what is written below is a 100% honest review.I’ve read one of Eulberg’s other books (Prom and Prejudice) and I remember absolutely loving it. This novel was a bit hard for me to get into at first, but I really liked it by the end!I feel like the best romantic relationships are the ones that begin with friendship. Macallan and Levi meet each other in middle school and they’re immediate friends. Bonded by a comedic TV show, they develop a strong relationship that is tested over the next couple of years. People think that they’re secretly dating because, hey, can girls and guys really just be friends?MORAL RATING:PG: Some kissing… oooohh-la-la!THE GOOD AND THE BAD:This was a fluffy, cute novel. Both characters were adorable and had good chemistry. Eulberg is really good with creating clever, quirky, lovable characters. Interactions between the two were believable and I loved reading about them! I almost laughed out loud when reading about how all of Macallan and Levi’s peers thought they were dating because there were definitely two people from my high school that were childhood friends and everyone thought that they were dating! Also, kudos to Elizabeth Eulberg for creating such a strong, honorable female heroine. She was a delight to read and I enjoyed her feisty spirit (that didn’t need no man – well, she wanted/needed Levi, but you get my point ok).The reason that I really struggled to get into this novel was the fact that they seemed to be such mature characters in middle school. I initially believed that this whole novel was set in eighth grade. If I remember eighth grade correctly, no one actually had serious relationships. Plus, I felt like the writing was pretty shaky at first, but it definitely got better. I grew to love the dual narration and the little conversations at the end of each chapter that seemed to be in present tense. When I finally discovered that this novel was following the trajectory of their relationship through several years, I was way more interested in the story. It was adorable to watch them grow up and discover what their peers noticed all along: they were meant to be together.I give this quirky read 3/5! | 3.0 |
| 4261 | I did not want to waste my time finishing this book. It was great to read before bed. It only took about 3 pages to fall asleep. The plot seemed interesting, but the writing style was too timid for the plot. The characters had potential, but deserved a more expressive writing style. It was a free book. | 2.0 |
| 4262 | This is a truly outstanding book, it has a little of everything for everybody. It's got some airplane antics, some real life police tactics. A fast read and very enjoyable. | 5.0 |
| 4263 | A wonderful well written story based with loving understanding of GODS LOVE for us , to lead us to find our path to peace and understanding that he never leaves us. Thank You | 5.0 |
| 4264 | I like this book a lot. There is a great variety of recipes in here, many well known recipes that would suit a family oriented meal and the directions and tips are clear and easy to understand. I love America's Test Kitchen cookbooks. They know what they are doing. I have made the pulled pork and it turned out really good. My picky kids loved it. For anyone wanting to save time and money and eat at home instead of eating take out, this is a great addition to your kitchen. | 5.0 |
| 4265 | Guess the reader can't have a good thriller AND hot sex. I love Bradshaw's books. Have read them all. I just want more. | 4.0 |
| 4266 | Okay for kids, but for adults it is very very corny. I was not too impressed in the ideas . | 2.0 |
| 4267 | Excellent story line. Exactly how I picture the events of the Z apocalypse will play out in every detail. From the fears of being alone, soul searching, fouraging, companion finding to betrayal this book is a page turner and pleasurable read. Well done Mr. Blackmore | 5.0 |
| 4268 | There should be something good I could say about this book but I am struggling to find it. Parts of it drug on. And it seemed to be caught up in violence, especially for a supposedly Christian book. One murder would have been quite enough. And I didn't really like any of the characters. Most weren't well enough developed to care about. And lastly, I hope I never have to read him calling her darling one more time. I love Downtown Abby and this is not it. | 2.0 |
| 4269 | I gave this book a five star because I think out of all of the three football stars, Sam is my favorite. He has had a lot of women problems and Dellina is just the perfect match for him. I liked the storyline of Sam's parents. It sort of made it funny that this big football player has a mom who tells him what to try and is always keeping an eye on him (whether it is checking his closets, his dresser or even telling him what kind of condoms to use.I think that anyone who has read all the Fool's Gold books would enjoy this one as much. I hope that Susan will write a book about Kenny and Bailey. I think Chloe will have a big impact on him. | 5.0 |
| 4270 | Who doesn’t want to read a crime novel where the investigator gets to check out the crime before it even happened? I thought this was an incredibly cool concept and take on a regular detective story so I just had to get my hands on this book. Lila Days is an independent, kick-ass cop who’s such a perfectionist she ruined her career when she simply couldn’t let go of the Star Island murder case. Lucky for her, she isn’t the only one still seeking justice and trying to piece together the clues that’ll lead her to the answers she’s been searching for.I’m going to try not to focus too much on the actual time machine aspect of things because it’s never really explained how Teddy of all people came to acquire this device because he definitely isn’t the scientist who created it. I was a little dubious about how he just so happened to have it to use to send Lila back. But that needed to happen for the plot to work and I really enjoyed the entire concept. When she first goes back, Lila thinks that this investigation will be easy, though she’s quickly faced with an assortment of challenges including love, loss, and wondering if she could prevent this tragedy from ever occurring.This book kept me guessing which is always awesome in a crime novel. As soon as I thought that I had things figured out, the plot would twist in a different direction. At times when Lila thought she had the case solved but there were still a hundred or so pages left in the book, it was easy for me to say that she was wrong, but there were so many other aspects and mysteries to the plot that I was never bored. These rich socialites all have their secrets that Lila uncovers slowly.It looks like this book is building up into a series. I hope that it is because not only would I like to read more from this author, I’d love to read more about these characters. I think that there’s much more about Teddy that needs to be shown and there are parts of Lila’s life mentioned in passing throughout this novel that I think could be explored further. If there’s going to be a sequel, I’m definitely game to read it.If you’re looking for an easy but suspenseful read, The Rich and the Dead is for you! | 4.0 |
| 4271 | Intense book, it's sexy, steamy and all the great things a book fanatic loves are inside this book. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series! | 5.0 |
| 4272 | ~ARC REVIEW~ sorry it's late I've been under the weather since I've read itThis book was a mystery to me. It had a different feel to it then the regular Ferro books. I can't wait to find out who the Ferro really is!! It was a great book just like all of HM WARD's books it just left a lot open for guessing! I can't wait to see where this series goes! I woman in this book seemed different to me too! I feel like the other girls are more upfront and not shy and I kinda got that feel with her! I love the artist vibe! I need more!! | 5.0 |
| 4273 | INTERESTING READ. KIND OF SHORT, BUT GOOD EXAMPLES. I LIKE A LOT OF JOE VITALE'S WORK. THIS IS REALLY ABOUT THE LAW OF RECIPRICATION AND GETTING BACK WHAT YOU GIVE OUT. | 4.0 |
| 4274 | I thought it had more substance than to die for. I could not put this book down. It ws the best book I read by her.The character of blair and her hubby were amazing as were the many twists and turns in this book. the characters were fiesty and loveable . I wasx not sure about this book as I did not care for the first book to die for. This book rounded out the characters as the previoys book to die for did not. after reading to die for i thoght blair wasx spoiled but in this one she was not at all but more like a real person. | 5.0 |
| 4275 | I am a fan of Patricia Briggs and when she mentioned on FB that this is one of her "Go to" books, along with Chalice, I had to read it so I bought both. I haven't read Chalice yet. Sunshine is an interesting take on vampires and other things that go bump in the night and I enjoyed it very much! It deserves more than four stars, but I would not say quite five and you can't do halves so.... Anyway, I would highly recommend it if you enjoy urban fantasy. | 4.0 |
| 4276 | Very helpful and well researched reference. I would recommend this read for all. | 5.0 |
| 4277 | What a great book series. I enjoyed every twist and turn! The story line was great and the transition were prefect.A MUST read type of book!! | 5.0 |
| 4278 | I am spent emotionally (in a good way) after being Crashed. This trilogy is without a doubt a must read. I've read a lot of books and can say that I've read and reread this trilogy many many time and now it's complete. Thank you Kristy for sharing your "babies" with me. "I race you"! You put your heart and soul into these books and give us a touching story of love, trust and standing by your man through it all. Thank you. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next? A film perhaps? I can picture it clearly. | 5.0 |
| 4279 | Interesting concept though I can't wrap my mind around the why for the con s piracy theory concerning the first born. The plot was good and fast paced and the characters were well written. | 4.0 |
| 4280 | Sweet humor along with a good mystery read it all at one time. Like the flow and characters in the town. Will read another by this author. | 5.0 |
| 4281 | I actually enjoyed this book, it was very interesting. It took flowers in the attic to a whole new level, with its own twist | 5.0 |
| 4282 | Heather Lyons hit the serpent on the head with her awesome interpretation of Medusa's tale. Medusa was wrongly accused of being promiscuous by Athena and sentenced to exile as a part monster, part serpent, and-oh yeah-if you look at her, you'll die. After 2,000 years, she has found some peace in her isolation, but a sadness and loneliness settled in her long ago. Her only friends are Hermes and an old blind man. She gardens and stays connected via modern technology (hey - she keeps up with the times). However, Hermes feels she needs to be vindicated and released from her curse. Hermes is a true Greek hero, as we soon discover.What follows is a story of ancient mythology and characters we all know and love, but taking place in modern times. At first it was difficult to imagine these characters in cars, on cell phones, etc. but Lyons tells the story so well, it quickly feels normal. And let's not forget this is also a love story. The passionate and beautiful development of romance and true love between Medusa and Hermes is both sexy and pure.I really enjoyed this modern day look at characters such as Hades, Persephone, Athena, Poseidon, Demeter, and of course, Medusa and Hermes. It was a truly fun read and a wonderful adventure. | 4.0 |
| 4283 | I was given this book by Paranormal Romance & Authors That Rock for an honest review.5 Fangs... this book Had me up till 2.30am reading when I needed to be up early and walk around Australia zoo all day... And I read the rest that night even though I was physically shattered, l needed to know what would happen next!The book is fast paced and imaginative, based around Kala who is the product of foster families and has learned to take care of herself in a hostile world. She becomes an elite Soldier in a special unit who uses high tech gadgets on black ops missions, one of those missions ends with her taking a lucky shot against her leaders orders and she finds that moment changes her life in away she would never imagined.The reader is then thrust into a world of mythology and fantasy, Chased by angels and Hot sexy demons, Kala has to fulfil a mission that she would rather die than complete... But if she doesn't the whole world will suffer.The authors writing style keeps the story fast paced, and has that ability to inject humour when needed. And she wrote an ending that had me... Well I'm not going to finish that as I hate reading spoilers... Just read this book as you won't regret it. The book will be enjoyed by many readers paranormal/young adult and upwards in age ( we never grow up really!)And to finish my review...I really hope there is a second book SOON!Well done Ms Smith, I'm off to go check out your other books! | 5.0 |
| 4284 | I really enjoyed the storyline of this book. The descriptions of life in Ki'ti's People were described well and the understanding of why things happened all the way to the end of the story made this a very enjoyable read. | 5.0 |
| 4285 | I just found myself wondering why anyone would write a book of this sort. The author had her reasons for the story, but it was a waste of time to read. | 1.0 |
| 4286 | Lonely Souls ReviewHow distracted did I get??Lonely Souls is an addictive read that has an amazing new book boyfriend! I love the different take on light and dark witches/sorcerers. This story has you rooting for the good guys and guessing at who is the bad guys from beginning until the end. I can't wait for the next book to discover the next step in Triss's story. | 5.0 |
| 4287 | This book would be a good book to actually see it be a movie, because there seems to be so much action that its interesting. I’m not a big fan of action and weapons but this book actually shows you how they are used correctly. With everything going on with weapons now days its hard to actually do anything with any weapon now. The dad in the books makes sure he protects everyone in his team and keeps an eye out for his family. Something that dads and hero do is protect everyone else. This book would be good to read and should become a movie. | 3.0 |
| 4288 | This book was way more predictable then the first however it was still good. The author could have made some different choices, also the plot had a few discrepancies. | 4.0 |
| 4289 | I must confess I almost did not pick up this and the previous one based on the reviews. However I took a chance and was gladly surprised. The story is enthralling and moving forward at a good pace, and characters continue to develop (some faster than other though). Looking forward to the next one!@ criticism: First, I am no expert. I love reading but do research in science for a living, so my writing style is equation after equation with some text in the middle, so bear in mind this. Most of the criticism from other reviewers stems from the way the story is told, following a rather large number of characters simultaneously. This can be problematic if one is particularly interested in only some of the characters but, on the other hand, I feel it adds complexity to the whole story line, which is always good. The simultaneous story telling could be replaced by the Game of thrones type of story telling, where simultaneous events are spread along different books, but I honestly feel both have pros and cons. All in all I would recommend that you give the book a shot and not be discouraged by this 'simultaneous style', it is actually fun to read. | 5.0 |
| 4290 | I REALLY LOVE THIS SERIES, I MUST ADMIT I DID READ THEM OUT OF ORDER. I TRULY HAVE ENJOYED ALL OF THE BOOKS I'VE READ BY THIS AUTHOR, THE EVIL TRILOGY, PELICAN POINTE SERIES AND SKYE CREE NOVELS. I ONLY HAVE THREE MORE BEFORE I FINISH THEM ALL. I LOVE VISITING "PELICAN POINTE" I FEEL AS THOUGH I HAVE REALLY SEEN THAT LITTLE TOWN FOR REAL. ALL HER CHARACTERS ARE SO WELL WRITTIN, ONCE I START READING I DON'T WANT TO PUT THE BOOK DOWN (not without a fight). JORDAN AND NICK ARE BOTH GREAT PEOPLE WHO SHOULD BE TOGETHER, BUT THAT LITTLE TOWN IT'S UNBELIEVABLE AT TIMES. I LOVE THE WAY MS. MCKEEHAN WRITES, I REALLY TOTALLY GET INTO ALL OF THEM. HER LOVE STORIES ALWAYS LEAVE ME FEELING WONDERFUL INSIDE. THANK YOU! ;> | 5.0 |
| 4291 | Really enjoyed the book. The vigilantes series never fails. So nice to catch up with them. I did miss the girls and what is happening in their lives but nice to see the older ladies can still kick butt. | 5.0 |
| 4292 | A darling novella by an author who is unfamiliar to me but I will definitely read more and hope they are as enjoyable. | 4.0 |
| 4293 | Full of useful information. I bought this book after renting in from the library. Contains many detailed plans for building your own greenhouse. | 5.0 |
| 4294 | Lots of twists and turns in this story. A surprise ending added to the enjoyment. I highly recommend Maui Widow Waltz. | 5.0 |
| 4295 | The other two books of this series were outstanding, this one not so much. "Hiding in plain sight" and "possibility of Trey" were amazing and I have read them each several times. I was left wanting more for this story. Mel is not in an MC until he is recused by the Hellion MC and is learning, I understand that. The personality of Mel and the new Admin just didn't fit and just didn't flow as well as I was hoping. The highlight of the book for me, was part was set in my home town of Twin Falls Idaho! I look forward to the next book in the series. | 3.0 |
| 4296 | At first I struggled with this book. There was a lot going on and I had trouble getting into the story. Once I finally got into the book it was great.Winter is a very unique character. She has unhuman characteristics which made her very interesting. I think we barely scratched the surface on her powers. I do think that maybe she needs some actual phyiscal training because she was a damsel in distress more than once. I liked that she stood up to her men.Nial is a vampire and a very old one at that. He can manipulate people and that made me hesitant to like him at first. I didn't know if he ulterior motivation for getting Winter to help him. Once I fully trusted him I could tell he loved Sebastian and Winter.Sebastian was a vampire, in fact Nial made him. Winter "healed" him... sorta. He has issues and I think that is why I cheered for him in the beginning. He knew both Winter's and Nial strengths and weaknesses. Nothing happened between them that he didn't understand even when words weren't said.It was extremely hot and spicy. Definitely a book for those who like their reads to heat up their Kindles. It was a very good paranormal suspense book and I will be reading Blood Stone as soon as I finish this review. :) Tracy Cooper-Posey has officially hooked me! | 4.0 |
| 4297 | This is a quick guide to eos. There is maybe 10 pages about essential oils in general and then the rest of the short book is alphabetically listed common diseases and the treatment that this Naturopath would use to treat said diagnosis. It is not definitive and he does not give rationale why he chooses which oil for treatment. In other books I have on eos, I see different recommendations for the same illnesses, it would have been nice to know why he was choosing these in particular. Nonetheless, not a bad buy-wish is was longer but a good reference book to have on the shelf. Also, he doesn't specifically say but you can tell he is a YL user. | 4.0 |
| 4298 | Good read for women. It draws many parallels to everyday life and makes you really relate to the Saviours journey. | 5.0 |
| 4299 | Although I’ve read her other novels and enjoyed Atlas several times, We the Living is my favorite.In the Living, I have the strong impression that I’m am listening to the passionate and artistic immigrant, Alisa Rosenbaum -- who has not yet fully seasoned into the better known and Spartanly disciplined philosopher, Ayn Rand.Rosenbaum/Rand’s characters come alive and win you over (or repulse you) in a very personal and visceral manner. Through the eyes of Kira Arguonova we sense, feel and suffer the heartache and desperation of living under a totalitarian communist regime – a tragic regime that touted itself as the dictatorship of the proletariat, but was just a dictatorship of petit demigods. Kira is driven, passionate and focused; which is both her affliction and her salvation – she loves absolutely and totally and yet doesn’t betray herself or her credo (external appearances occasionally to the contrary).In her better known writings Rand challenges you to see into her mind; however, with We the Living she gives her reader a glimpse of her heart. | 5.0 |
| 4300 | I titled my review in this way because the author at first discusses using 4 moving averages as a support and resistance method. Then the authors go onto discussing what should happen when those moving averages cross over.You can find all this information readily and for free so any author still publishing books on this topic are just taking info from other authors. And it also doesn't matter since it almost never works anymore because it was such a popular method and easy to exploit (My opinion only).Ok so that was the first few chapters.Then they go into some proprietary oscillators which they don't explain what they really are they just call them L1, L2, L3, L4 and what you should do when the lines reach a point or cross or whatever. If you want to find out more info you'll have to go to their website and assumedly buy the products from their website. And if thats what you want to do, go for it, just don't buy this book.Finally on the book, it's very small and thin. It's written in a manner which looks like it would be for kids, the margins are brought in a lot so there is a lot of color and white space. From my experience the only good trading books are written by authors who like to talk a lot about their setups and cover different possibilities for their setups which generally include clear charts with notes and then pages of discussion. You won't find that here, you'll have what appeared to be screen shots of the charting software put through MS paint and then slapped into the book.I personally would never trust, or buy anything from these authors since they are undoubtedly touts (borrowed from the taxonomy of horse racing). | 1.0 |
| 4301 | I have made fabric beads , with and without embellishing, but this wonderful book goes beyond anything I have done and has gotten my creative juices flowing. Can't wait to get started. | 5.0 |
| 4302 | Well written but it felt like I was reading her first time travel boom in this series all over again but with the names changed. | 3.0 |
| 4303 | First ThoughtKristen Painter continues to weave a complex world and characters. She is a master at world building and a great example of what Urban Fantasy is all about.What I likedI liked that Painter gave us more Fae with the House of the Rising Sun. Her other series is more about vampires so it’s nice to learn more about other supes. And what better city to have as a back-drop than NOLA?Augustine is a great character. He’s complex. Even though he is the hero and main character he has a dark side. He had a rough childhood with that momma of his.I like that our other main character, Harlow, is not likeable at first. She comes off as a little selfish and naive but by the end of the book she has grown up some and I think she will only get better over the course of the series.What Could Have Been BetterThe story takes place in the future 2040+ but everyone is still acting very old South. With the advancement of technology I think some of the manner of speech is a little too old school even for the South.Will I continue the series?Yes. I really enjoyed the world that Painter has created and I can’t wait to read more about Auggie. | 4.0 |
| 4304 | I finished this book and let out a big ole happy sigh of contentment. This book is just the right balance of fluff, angst, and anticipation. I was swooning right along with Aubrey over Daniel. A unique spin on love that can not be-just yet. It's refreshing that these two aren't "starting at the end", as Aubrey puts it. Looking forward to more! | 5.0 |
| 4305 | I did not like the heroine. At all. There is no excuse for stealing and, what is worse, she stole a two thousand year old book. The hero offered to go with her (and bring the book) to Necropolis to decipher the symbols, but she did not want that because she felt uncomfortable around him. She needed to get over herself. I get that she wanted to stop the murders. However, she did not have to bind him and steal the book. It especially bothered me because she was slamming it on tables and touching it with her bare hands. HELLO?!? It was a 2000 year old book! The disrespect she showed the ancient book and everything and everyone else (at least the part I read) was too much for me. Stupid woman ended up having to work with him anyway, since she couldn't translate all of it. I hate heroines like her and I'm not reading anymore. I found the first two books in this series ok, but not great and was leery about this one, just based on the description. I had a feeling the heroine was going to be a......um......witch. But, I wanted to see what happened, since we were left hanging in the last book. I should have gone with my instincts on this one. Heroine was a zero. I won't be reading anymore of this author's books. I didn't like the first two enough to get past this horrible heroine and her stupidity. | 1.0 |
| 4306 | This book had suspense, romance and a great couple ! It was hard to put this one down. Love it! | 5.0 |
| 4307 | A very inspirational book for people feeling overwhelmed by life. Very practical down to earth info that is based on solid research, yet her message is accessible to anyone searching for clarity in these chaotic times. | 5.0 |
| 4308 | 3.5 starsKory is in town for her best friend’s wedding and is hit on by her childhood nemesis and bully. Lifelong competitors, they team up when tragedy strikes and discover each other in an opposites attract sort of way, except they are not so different.A light-hearted romance, I enjoyed from cover to cover. This was the kind of book I like to read to just lazily pass an afternoon. Of course, I am a slow reader so I would never be able to read a book like this in one afternoon, but I did finish it rather quickly. The story is part of a series but definitely could be a standalone.I loved the characters and the idea of two professionally-driven, competitive, type A personalities getting over themselves enough to fall for each other. Watching them come together was fun and entertaining. Romance is less graphic than other contemporary romance novels, there and sometimes graphic but sometimes told not shown. This is the kind of nice, cute story that makes you want to just…sigh.That is the good news. The bad news is this story is full of plot holes.I am not sure how believable it really is for Kory to fall for her high school bully. It would have been better if Will had simply been an arrogant rival or if Kory had preconceived notions about the “son of a Mitchell”. As it was, he made fun of her and had an entire class making fun of her. And as much of a stretch as it is for a neurologist to want to settle for chronic care in a nursing home, that part is actually realistic in a Doc-Hollywood-Michael-J.-Fox sort of a way. It is the bit about the nursing home that is not. Most of the work in a nursing home is done by CNAs and overseen by an RN. A doctor is merely on-call. The other piece that just doesn’t make sense is the medical directorship in Chicago. There are 80 hospitals in the Chicagoland area and an entire medical district within the city made up of three major hospitals, not to mention the Rehab Institute. There is no way a still wet-behind-the-ears student, no matter how bright, would be offered the position of a medical director. Competition is just way too steep.If you can get past these discrepancies (I did), the story here is pretty good. Really good. In fact, I wholeheartedly recommend this, but for adult readers due to graphic sexual content.Disclaimer: All books reviewed by me have been received via purchase, lending, or given to me by an author or publisher for the purposes of an honest review. No reviews are purchased. They are my own opinion. For more reviews such as this, please visit [...] | 4.0 |
| 4309 | Although a little convoluted Ms Green weaves a tail of suspense, hardship, sorrow. Having known a man run off his family farm by the TVA lakes I can relate to this intriguing tale!, | 5.0 |
| 4310 | Enjoyed what I thought was going to be fluff. It starts out that way but was surpised how good it left me feeling at the end. Always a sucker for those Happy Endings. Would recommend this from older teen to adult...no sex or foul language, just good feelings. | 4.0 |
| 4311 | The Wentworth Letter is an inspiring and factual account of the history of the Mormon beginnings. I was thrilled to read it in its entirety. I recommend it for anyone who is interested in a basic short history of the LDS church and our beliefs. It is a very short read, but hopefully will peak your interest to learn more. | 5.0 |
| 4312 | Excellent story, interesting main and secondary characters. Roberts is a very talented author who draws the reader in quickly and keeps the tension high throughout. Flawed humans are real humans. Conner is a hero in the true sense of the word. High moral values and dedication to family, country and God. Caitlyn was an abused child who grew into a magnificent, brave woman. The struggles the Irish had were painfully but clearly drawn and helped make the plot and characters believable and meaningful. I love stories which are plot driven rather than lust and fluff. | 4.0 |
| 4313 | pretty good .very different type of soldiers so its a fresh outlook. love the seals this takes them to a different level. | 4.0 |
| 4314 | there was no way to skip stories unless you literally turned each page. they were not listed under contents, no pages, no anything. I gave up after trying to skip 2 uninteresting books and it took forever. they make you work for the 99 price. very disappointed. the first book was good if you read the shiftertown books. | 1.0 |
| 4315 | hard to leave the book to go to work, so loved the different changes and turns the story took, certainly NOT dull<3 | 5.0 |
| 4316 | I got this one and two other Callahan books in past few weeks .love all their stories . good love storys and hunk for mens . great to read. | 5.0 |
| 4317 | I was gifted a copy to an honest review.I gave 4 stars to I Found You, it was romantic, emotional, and heartbreaking and pulled from you deep inside. Its a New Adult debut and I just LOVED Rachel and Jason story. I love catching debut stories I am never let down and I love to watch an author grow in writing style.Jason meets Rachel when she is at the end of her rope, Jason offers to help Rachel and she accepts.Rachel stays with Jason and even through Jason is engaged, both can't help but to be drawn to each other. Then the drama comes that both need to face.Love this story its different from most that I have read, NICE GUY FINISHED 1ST!!!!I just mostly read books where that don't happen, it was a very welcomed change. The writing style was beautiful. I look forward to read more by this author. | 4.0 |
| 4318 | This explains exactly what cholesterol is so you understand more before you try to lower yours. It goes through how different food and beverages affect your cholesterol. Well explained and great information | 5.0 |
| 4319 | A must read for any big time X-men fanatics but if you are just getting into X-Men, start somewhere else like Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-Men then come back to this later to see where it all began.On an odd note: I love the creative genius of Kirby and Lee but I don't believe there was one sentence that ended in a "." in any of the comics. | 4.0 |
| 4320 | I am still reading these books but it is hard to put down. It does skip around a bit at first,then when you get the people set in your mind and who they are it really gets good! :) | 5.0 |
| 4321 | I just visited this area! An interesting story. Made me think of the movie, The Players. Probably because do the Hollywood connection. Good book for book club discussion | 4.0 |
| 4322 | This book is a must read for anyone who wants to understand how politics works. If you understand statistics, it will be a lot easier to understand and evaluate. The authors have the (evidently permanent) left leaning bias of most college staff; they admit it, and if you use the salt liberally (no pun intended) you can get insight into the actual workings of political thought. I feel a lot better about what some people important to me say and do after reading this book. | 4.0 |
| 4323 | What a beautifully written book. I read this while on vacation and had a hard time putting it down when it was time to go out and explore! I loved the gypsy (traveler) aspect that was tied in, since I have always been fascinated with that culture. The author does a wonderful job of voicing a teenager. The writing is clear and not overly flowery, but whimsical. I loved Iris and was rooting for her, while cursing her parents at the same time.Infinite Sky is a great coming of age book, but anyone, teens and adults will enjoy it. | 5.0 |
| 4324 | Just the type of story one comes to expect from Marie Force! And she didn't disappoint...So happy I found her books. | 5.0 |
| 4325 | Inky and Cole have a hard time getting to each other and their struggles don't end once they have each other. I love how two damaged should can unite in such a united front. They both need each other and provide the support that only a true soul mate can. The book isn't without suspense and drama but that just makes the reader want to continue reading. Can't wait to see what happens in Cole!!!! | 4.0 |
| 4326 | When I write a review I take a lot of things in to consideration. I did this with Vaccination. Great story! I loved the fact that it was from a 911 call center operator and you got that "feel" of how they are when they are really behind the desk answering the life and death calls. I enjoyed all the characters immensely and the flow was smooth. I was able to walk the walk with them to rescue the kids. The only small things that I am sure are cleared up in the following books was the very minor editing issues and the female Allison..I never did get a connection with her until almost the end. I loved the comedy and the seriousness. I loved the fact that he did everything he could to get to his kids whether dead or undead..I really loved the fact he was a normal guy!! Not a hardened military vet that knew everything..The fact that they ran around with anything and everything other than a firearm cracked me up most of the time!! The hand signals~~~ I could see that this could be a true scenario if a woman never enjoyed/watched or heard a military show...EVER...But some things I would think in the midst of survival, like simple "look forward" with your hands would be second nature. I LOVE the additional characters of Josh and Dave and will not say anymore.I absolutely love Dave and want to see him do something fabulous! Their story is very Touching! I will not give spoilers so will not mention any more on the kids or anyone else. I am anxious to read the next installment and am on it asap! | 4.0 |
| 4327 | If you don't like books that are real, and gritty and yes, raunchy then this book, and the others in the series are not for you. If you like an intricate real life story with all the warts, then these books are a must. They can be difficult to read, an emotion rollercoaster.Laughter through tears but they are wonderful, real, complicated and loving stories. I can't get enough. I am eagerly awaiting Luke and Cassie's story, but I will be patient. I would never want Kallypso to scrimp on her wonderful writing just to get a book out. She takes the time, does the research, talks to the right people and does an incredible job. They are each worth waiting for, as in proven with this book. I LOVED it!!! | 5.0 |
| 4328 | Superficial; poorly edited and apparently not proofread. It is also a puff piece. Some fun facts and good career summary. | 2.0 |
| 4329 | could not wait to finish.not interested in a teen book.NOthing personal described about characters or plot.too much detail about mundane things | 2.0 |
| 4330 | This was my first time reading AnnMarie Oakes, and I must say I was quite impressed! Romancing Rosalie is a sweet tale, and there are so many tender moments that really pluck emotions from you, but when the action starts, it really starts!I don't really read much western romances, but Oakes' prose is so beautiful and vivid it's hard not to fall in love with the genre after just reading this book. I particularly enjoy vivid description in my writing - I really like to be able to picture what I'm reading, as that helps, making a mental image in my head - and I was certainly able to with this story.Recommended, definitely. | 5.0 |
| 4331 | This is a sweet romance that will pull on your heart strings. I fell in love with Rick just as quickly as Hattie does. He may be tough on the outside but Rick has a heart of gold. When he comes to Hattie to deliver the letter she finds the man underneath it all. The attraction between the two is there right from the start and watching it turn into so much more was a wonderful read. Rick and Hattie make a great couple. With a little help the two find love and must decide if it worth fighting for. This story pulled me in right from the start and the emotions are strong. If this story doesn't pull on your heart I don’t know what will.I was gifted a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 4332 | These recipes seem really good. My only problem is that I found too many that I want to try! And because of Amazon, I was able to get this terrific book free. Thank you Jean and Amazon. | 4.0 |
| 4333 | It was an enjoyable read which kept me engaged. It would also make for an interesting discussion for book groups. | 4.0 |
| 4334 | This is a cliff hanger. The author has the probable impossible mastered. Suspense rampant. My only reserve about the story is that it's gory. Fewer details about the wounds, maiming would have been o.k. with me. The novel was "almost impossible to put down" and for one who reads as much as I do, that's an accolade. | 4.0 |
| 4335 | I absolutely loved this book so much, I bought the second two. I now have a new favorite author as wella new book boyfriend. I definitely recommend this book for anyone 18 and over that is in search of a newlove!!! :) Jennifer Lyon is an amazing Writer/Author!!!Check out my full review here:[...] | 5.0 |
| 4336 | This book gives another view of the lives of those who went to sea in U-boats, and of those who never came home! | 4.0 |
| 4337 | You will find very good technical for living in the moment and feeling good. It contains useful information regarding mindfulness meditation, breathing for mindfulness and journaling to understand your thoughts and emotions better. It also includes tips on how you can practice mindfulness better. There is a lot of benefits. | 5.0 |
| 4338 | Wow, I like the interaction between these characters, they have a history and it is deep and definitely has not moved on. You can feel yourself drawn into this and the author does an amazing job of pulling you in, I found myself laughing at times, they were funny. I loved it. | 4.0 |
| 4339 | Not since arsenic and old lace have two elderly ladies made murder so funny. This fast-paced, witty story relates the demise of popstar Justin Bieber with wit and superb writing. Between the hilarious lines are charmiing snippets of prose, "playing the melody so beautiful even songbirds cried" and "but the boy-child's strength was no match for esters arthritic knuckles and wiry forearms that had been strengthened by the crocheting of an ungodly number of Christmas sweaters, often with a center design of Santa Clause drinking hot cocoa". The plot takes delightful twists and turns and ends on the perfect note. Any adult or any teen that has outgrowing Bieber fever will love this story. | 5.0 |
| 4340 | Winters Child is a really good book. The story is engaging and full of secrets, betrayal, fear, desire, treachery, loyalty, survival, creatures and more. I found it to be darker than the first book and must say I enjoyed book one, more. Perhaps because of the "other" kind and being given a bigger glimpse into "their" world.If you've not read book one, yet; I suggest starting with book two, because the author went back to write about things that happened in the past of some of the key characters in book one.This book has sexual content, swearing and abuse of women. | 4.0 |
| 4341 | A very good beginning that never really went anywhere. It seemed as if she got tired of writing this, but it's a Stephanie Plum book so it was worth it. | 3.0 |
| 4342 | Considering there was virtually no dialogue in this book, I'm quite impressed by the author in writing a book, from the perspective of the "caveman" - who does not have the ability for speech, to make it as compelling and as interesting as it was.What we know from the beginning:The author includes an author's note regarding the Brocha's Area of the brain, which is responsible for speech/language production. It is left to the reader to make the assumption that without the Brocha's Area, one cannot speech or use language, however it does not speak to the intelligence of the individual.We know that from the male narrator's thoughts, that he lives in a cave, hunts and gathers his food, and that his entire tribe was destroyed when a fire destroyed their home. When he (Ehd) meets Beh, we realize that he cannot communicate through speech. Therefore, we understand that he is a caveman that is lacking the Brocha's Area of his brain.Our narrator comes upon a young woman who has fallen into a ditch that he created to catch animals for food and clothing. He has been alone for some time and is very happy that he has found a mate. Lacking that area of the brain, he cannot comprehend the noises she makes with her mouth, however he does have a "name-sound" of Ehd and determines that her name is Beh (short for Elizabeth, which he could not pronounce, and Beth which was also too difficult for him). So, it's one syllable words for Ehd.What do we know about Beh?:We know virtually nothing about her, except for the fact that she wears clothing that seems to be from at least the 20th Century (leggings with a round metal thing at the top, strange foot coverings that lace up, and a tunic that has no ties). Where is she from? When is she from? We do not know.The entire story is told from Ehd's perspective while he tries to figure out why his mate is so strange, what with her weird mouth noises, and her disinterest in making a baby. And, the parts in which Ehd explains how he wants to "put a baby in her" got a bit annoying after a while. In fact there was one page that had him narrating that he wanted to "put a baby in her" probably 10 times... We get it, he wanted to have sex with her - but using that same terminology over and over again was killing me!Again, I have to say that I was very impressed with the fact that this author could make such a compelling, and honestly a love story with almost no dialog and coming from the POV of someone who has no ability to speak - limiting the ability to communicate with his mate.I do not want to go into anymore detail, except to say that the Epilogue is what made me rate this book 4 stars (rather than 3). The Epilogue was brilliant, and completely tied the story together. Kudos for that! | 4.0 |
| 4343 | Far future humans have developed faster than light ships and find themselves at war with a genetically enhanced superhuman call Morthans (more thans) population looking to subjugate the inferior originals. There are 3 acts organised as a serial story without jumping between different scenes which make for a fast and enjoyable read. The first act is about a human Liberty ship that engages and survives a war starting event with the Morthans. This act was about stealth and survival as the crew manages a disabled ship and deals with how to survive a long voyage. Escape the larger and more powerful Morthan attacker and avoid very much like "Das Boot" . Somewhat improbably survival but still and interesting voyage. The 2nd act was about rebuild of the ship and discipline of the crew for violating the military doctrine. This whole chapter was uninteresting and improbable and I skimmed skipped through it. the last Act send the newly repaired ship out on mission that ends up being a trap by the Morthans to steal the humans improved faster than light technology. Interesting act as a single super Morthan assassin make his way on board and begins killing the crew. The crew uses clever subterfuge of their own to address the threat | 4.0 |
| 4344 | I purchased the "book" in the Kindle edition as a gamble, given the price of 1.99. I lost the bet. Please describe the item as sheet music, for that is what it is. | 1.0 |
| 4345 | This is a must read book for anyone who even thinks they like to read, and for those who don't, it may change your mind.... | 5.0 |
| 4346 | Who doesn't wanna loose belly fat? This interesting, fast moving book gave me find new ideas to try (think air and water) as well as foods to eat. I was already familiar with some of the foods' benefits, but you know what they say about learning, it's all about repetition. This book encouraged me that we could eat well even on a SS budget! I looked forward to utilizing my new found knowledge, so I went right out and got some good veggies the very next day from my local farmer's market. Here's to your health without loosing your wealth! | 5.0 |
| 4347 | There is nothing I love more than a unique love story and this definitely hit the target. I loved the background and history that we read in the first half of the book, and then the slow love that builds between Hallen and Laura. Each believing that they can never be a couple, fighting their own insecurities. We see Hallen find the person that he wants to be and the slow healing, and we also see Laura getting her confidence back!! And the secondary characters wow they are great, loved Eloise so much!!Jane is one of my very favorite authors I would drop everything to read a new book of hers.Well done again Jane!! | 5.0 |
| 4348 | I am a huge fan of Lindsay McKenna's military romances, Morgan's Mercenaries and all of the other, related series. Danger Close provides a nice introduction to the new Shadow Warriors series, giving readers the historical background and underpinnings for the forthcoming contemporary continuation stories. I'm looking forward to getting to know these rich, complex characters. | 5.0 |
| 4349 | Nice short book with good thoughts on how to make your business difference from a users point of view. Not lot's of fluff, just good insights. | 4.0 |
| 4350 | Can't stop reading this series :) it's super fun and entertaining. Every time I finish one I quickly buy the next. | 4.0 |
| 4351 | I'm a latecomer to this book, but I really liked it. Being something of a "math-o-phobe" I will confess I skipped all the equations. I have a high-functioning autistic adult child and some parts of the story were achingly familiar. | 4.0 |
| 4352 | I thought this book was so realistic since it was based on real abolishinists against slavery before the civil war. It is based on a true story about a southern family split over the institution of slavery in this country. The two sisters are the first southern ladies to fight against slavery and for women's rights. The author writes one chapter in the daughter of a slave owners voice and the next chapter in the voice of a slave. It is well written, exciting, interesting and a real page turner. | 5.0 |
| 4353 | Hot brothers and small town had you laughing and wondering where the couple was going....Break up or get it together! | 5.0 |
| 4354 | 4 1/2 starsThis was so different from many of the books I've read. I loved it. This was one of those books that can happen in real life. I really felt for Brent and everything that he went through in his life. I also felt for Casey and the things that she went through before coming home to Serendipity. I thought that this truly was a story of serendipity; things happen when they're meant to, not when you want. Brent and Casey have been in love with each other their whole lives. They both went their separate ways 12 years ago and had long, difficult roads that eventually led them both back home, where and when they were supposed to be. I loved Casey's visualization technique, and thought that was a fantastic way to try to see the good things coming your way. I was broken hearted, along with Casey, when she found out about Brent's past. I was also right there with her when she saw that he was not her father, that Brent was a good man that bad things had happened to. I could never have predicted what happened with Casey's ex-husband. What a skeeze! Not to mention psycho. I was grateful that Brent was there for her, all the way, not just half-assed like her ex-husband had been. I loved that Brent and Casey talked about everything from their pasts and accepted each other as they were. The end was completely fantastic and made me smile.I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 4355 | As with "Boy Made of Dawn", not a Hillerman, but still a good read. It is good to be back in the desert country again and with the People of the area. It all be interesting to see if the People will give this author the same support They gave Hillerman. | 3.0 |
| 4356 | "8 Weeks" is a sweet & romantic story! As described in the synopsis, this is the story of 2 high school sweethearts who are torn apart by a one-night Vegas indiscretion after 6 years of marriage. Shelly is devastated and is ready to give up on her marriage whereas Cal is desperate to make amends and win back Shelly's love and trust. Shelly agrees to give Cal 8 weeks before she makes her ultimate decision as to their future. This contemporary new adult romance is a stand alone book but it is part of the "Time for Love" series (other books in the series will feature the secondary characters of this book).At first I thought this story would be about forgiveness, trust & courtship but it ended up being a tale about really knowing your other half and not taking them for granted. Moral of the story: Do you really truly know the person who you've been married to for years or do you take them for granted and just coast along on autopilot?The story is told from both Shelly and Cal's point of view, alternately. There is descriptive sexual content but it is not the main premise of the book. In fact, the sexual content is fairly subdued, which suits me just fine. The book is more about the romance & emotional turmoil the characters are going through. At first I thought the 8 dates would end up being a bit repetitive but, with every date, a lesson is learned by both Cal and Shelly. The book had a nice flow to it.Characters: Cal impressed me a lot. His character evolves tremendously from start to finish. Shelly's character takes more time to evolve because she is hit with such a tremendous shock at first and she has to shake off the anger and confusion first. Having been together for so long, they have the same friends and they play a big part in the story. Each character is very distinct. The characters are in their mid-twenties. | 4.0 |
| 4357 | I never guessed it! As in NEVER even thought of who did it! And suspense/mystery is my thing! It made my jaw drop! In my book, this deserves a 6 star!!!! We'll done, Ms. Gardner! | 5.0 |
| 4358 | Some good advice on how to approach your work by networking. Some very interesting perspectives and calls for action. Read it and be the start-up of you. | 5.0 |
| 4359 | This is a perfect afternoon read! I experienced tears of sadness and joy throughout this novella! Definitely shocked halfway through the story, be ready for drama! | 5.0 |
| 4360 | I read another of the Quinn series and found it very satisfying decided to check out the beginning of the series. I am glad I did. | 4.0 |
| 4361 | I enjoyed this book and learned many things about Rosie's life that I had never known. I have read other biographies that have been very difficult books to stay with. I'm happy to say that this is not one of those. | 3.0 |
| 4362 | I never read much of anything but fiction however I am trying to broaden my world so I picked up this book. I found it to be interesting and thought provoking, especially the sections on: Personal Conditioning & Living a More Powerful and Happier Life | 4.0 |
| 4363 | I gave this book a 5 star rating because it was one of the best I've read by someone I've never heard of. It was one of those that just when you think you have it figured out, you don't. If you like mystery, police or drama, this is the book for you. | 5.0 |
| 4364 | I am a big fan of the MacLarens of Fire Mountain. I wanted to be WOWED by this modern day version of the MacLarens. It was just okay for me. Not bad, just okay. | 3.0 |
| 4365 | Great descriptions and kept moving. First book of Woods that I have read, and will read more. Loved it. Recommend to all. | 4.0 |
| 4366 | So disappointed with this book. Although the author included some interesting insights to the various FirstLadies personalities , strengths, weaknesses, and human quirks, these made up a very small portion of the book. The greatest amount of " ink" was used describing the various pieces of furnishings, redecoration and painfully long, drawn out details of the costs of these as well as budget details around staff salaries, costs of entertaining, .etc. I was very disappointed with this book . I also felt the photos should have been embedded in the chapters as opposed to altogether at the end of the book. This book dragged on and on or me. | 2.0 |
| 4367 | Elaine Meece has written another great book that hooks you in the first few pages. I like the New Orleans setting and the way she used the supernatural world which added flavor to the story. I also enjoy the way that romance and murder are intertwined. I know when I sit down with an Elaine Meece book it will be an entertaining book and I will not want to put it down. | 5.0 |
| 4368 | This has to be one of the best books a Knitter could own. She is the perfect teacher. All knitters should have this and 'Knitting Workshop' in there library. If you can also buy 'Knitting Without Tears' and ' The Knitting Almanac' Her works and Barbara Walkers Treasury of Knitting Pattern Books are the perfect addition to any knitters Library.These two woman are the epitome of Knitting. My only complaint is that the newer version of Barbara Walker Treasury the photos are not clear enough....All Knitters should start with this Book and her "Knitting Without Tears" even if you have to go to your local library. Then later you can buy them or look around you local thrift shops for them if you can't afford them new.....as I said they are a must for any knitter...They are actually the only thing you would ever need to knit what you want but I love knitting books as my husbad can attest to my library...He has said when do I have time to knit with all the knitting books I have.... | 5.0 |
| 4369 | sort of a teaser, not much more. having read the first book before reading this, there was not much that was new. Having said that, the story was well presented, and offers a bit more background about Four,who plays a major role in the main story line of the series. | 4.0 |
| 4370 | Story moved at a fairly fast pace. The protagonists in the story were fairly complex. It was easy to tell that Kirk Blame was smitten with Kat Turner from the first time he met her. However, it was not evident what part he was playing in this drama till the pieces began falling into place | 4.0 |
| 4371 | I expected more after reading praise from a few I respect. Now looking back at these blurbs, I realize they're less than stellar."Black Flower" had all the pieces somewhere in the novel, including a good story line and prose like pearls strung here and there. Yet, it just didn't work for me; it brings to my mind the metaphorical young Southern lady, adorable with azaleas springing from her curls as they swirl above an antebellum dress, while she poses for a portrait on a weathered wooden table as she's just finished gnawing on a spare rib, a Budweiser brown bottle lodged between her legs. | 3.0 |
| 4372 | All I can say is AMAZING !! When I finished afterwards I felt like wth there has to be more! I was kind of salty lol. When I happened up on the sequel I nearly passed out lol (the dramatics I know). It's truly how I felt because I just knew there was so much more to Robyn and Chris. This book was everything I could expect and more. I loved the real ness it possessed. Great read | 5.0 |
| 4373 | I know I said this after reading last book in this series but I think this one is my favorite of the series! My new favorite I guess. ;) I’m totally allowed to change my mind. These just keep getting better IMO. I adored both the MCs. I was completely engaged in the first few pages. I enjoyed their first casual and somewhat seedy hook up in the park. It was hot but promised more to come.You may remember Michael from a previous book. No worries if you haven’t read the rest of the series. I think you can follow along just fine but they are good reads if you like this one, go back for the others. Micheal isn’t interested in getting involved with a closetted man, He has issues with them. Hook ups are another thing entirely. When he runs into Nicky at a party he learns a little bit more about him and finds out Nicky is firmly off his relationship list because of his fear of being outed. Neither can resist the spark that’s between and things move along pretty fast from there.I think Nicky not being out actually enhanced the overall heat of the sex scenes. There’s was this desperation to them. Kind of made them more urgent and needy to get a few minutes together to give into their desires. Things move beyond that to friendship and more fairly quickly which made things even better! Sex is hot but it’s so much hotter knowing they’re connecting in a way that’s more than just physical. In fact there wasn’t penetration sex for a good portion of this book but I honestly didn’t miss it I anticipated the moment it would happen.Nicky’s mom is terminal in this book. I think the author did a great job addressing this. It’s heavy subject matter and could easily overwhelm the story but I didn’t feel it did. She’s also very religious. I think these reasons gave a very real understanding of why Nicky isn’t out and why he can’t even think about starting a relationship with man at this point in his life. His fear is absolutely understandable. The way Michael handles all the things Nicky throws at him kind of makes me love him more. He’s scared of what he’s getting himself into but he knows he can’t walk away. They have a few blow ups but it’s a lot to take in pretty quickly. That’s actually another worry of theirs. Just a little more pressure for the guys! Reading about them working things out and falling in love consumed me for a few hours and isn’t that what we want out of a book? Another one I’d recommend picking up!Originally posted at "live Your Life, Buy The Book" | 4.0 |
| 4374 | I think this is the best book in the series I can't wait for book 6! Aiden and Keayton are so cute but at the end I wanted to cry because I loved their relationship so much! I hope something great happens with them soon because it was really sad. Nice job on the book Jillian! | 5.0 |
| 4375 | I love Terri Blackstock's books. This one was especially good. I enjoyed it very much. Her books always keep me interested from beginning to end. I'm looking forward to her next book in this series. | 5.0 |
| 4376 | I loved this book! I loved all the witty remarks and the comebacks they shared. Bennett and Chloe are a great couple. | 5.0 |
| 4377 | Compelling story line, best horror I've read in a long time, it was truly a chilling, gripping, page turning book.I would recommend this book to any one who likes to be entertained by the experience of reading a great thriller. | 5.0 |
| 4378 | A captivating story. The surprising journey of life, intertwined with the Victorian meaning of flowers. Sometimes so sad, other times so inspirational...but a truly readable book. I could not put it down. A selection of my book club. | 5.0 |
| 4379 | I wanted more of the divergent series but all this was was a way to sell more books. While well written, it was a nothing story. | 3.0 |
| 4380 | OMG talk about a beautiful love story between 2 men! I loved and hated the book at the same time.... But, that is because I felt like an emotional mess afterwards.... Well written Kindle Alexander but, what a heart wrenching emotional story! | 5.0 |
| 4381 | I read a lot of "end of the world" books, this one kept me going and wanting more. Very well written and very believable. It ended at a good spot, but the reader can see that it must continue. I have already bookmarked the second book. I liked the way the characters were fully defined. I was a little surprised that no young people on the island knew how to use a gun. I kept reading in one day, it was that good. | 5.0 |
| 4382 | This book is perfect for the entire family!! Its one thing to cook for myself but my 4 year old always made things difficult until this book!! | 5.0 |
| 4383 | Two lives are forever bonded in this beautifully written story. Spanning three decades, we see dedication of a quiet middle-aged man to the newborn baby boy he finds deserted and near death during a predawn duck hunting trip. One of the best reads I have had in years! | 5.0 |
| 4384 | It is sooo motivational, takes away my fear of money management and has already changed much of my behavior & attitude, I cannot wait to start implementing what I have learned!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!! Everyone should read this book!!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 4385 | Don't miss this advendure from the PI who can't tell if his client is telling him the truth. Someone gets scammed, but is it the client or Stanley? | 4.0 |
| 4386 | Pretty good story, much better that I originally thought,, If fact I bought the next 2 books on my Kindle | 4.0 |
| 4387 | I love these books! I read the first four very quickly and I'm hoping to buy the others soon. Great series! | 5.0 |
| 4388 | I am giving an honest review of this book for the author Renea Mason. I really enjoyed reading the first book of the series by the author.Having lost her true love 10 years earlier Linden has tried to put her life back together again and while she stays busy being a fundraiser organizer to help the music symphony company. Her life comes crashing down when she sees her first love back from the dead. Cyril is on a quest to find out why he is attracted to Linden. He has memories of bits and pieces of her and he is out to find the truth, 1 way or another.This book is a great read and has such a smooth flow to it. While the characters are all intriguing it is Linden and Cyril's journey that you fall in love with. I honestly have nothing bad to say about this book and I enjoyed reading it.This book has suspense, lies, supernatural beings, murder and sex. Renea Mason treats you to the best of everything in this book and she will make you want more when you come to the end of the book. Because of the sexual content this book is for mature paranormal romance book readers. | 5.0 |
| 4389 | I enjoyed the story of Hannah and her mother Nina. Although it was a sad story of a young girl whose life had been ruined by her mother's abuse, I was uplifted by the fact that Hannah had struggled to become the women she was despite her past and her deformities. She would be an inspiration to anyone who was in a similar situation. I would recommend this reading. | 4.0 |
| 4390 | I have long been a fan of Sherlock Holmes. Ever since I was a kid, my grandfather introduced me to the stories, and I loved them all. However, there are only so many Arthur Conan Doyle stories you will get, then it is done. So, I re-read them. Sure, there have been others to write stories of my favorite detective, but they lacked something...I came away feeling empty.UNTILI got my hands on a copy of James Lovegrove's THE STUFF OF NIGHTMARES. If you are an A.C. Doyle fan, you will find this book to be an absolute treat. It is as if the ghost of Doyle was contacted in some way to give advice on how to properly write a Sherlock Holmes story. Everything that I have loved about the original stories has been brought back by another person who does it as well as the master himself.I will warn you, that once you start reading this one, you will not want to stop. So if you have something pressing ahead of you, wait until you get your tea/coffee/drink, your kids are asleep, the pet is fed, etc, because you will not want to put it down.Yes, it is THAT good! | 5.0 |
| 4391 | i love the storyline about these heros..think the heroine for each is perfect..have one more to read. Buy this book! | 5.0 |
| 4392 | Angels assassin was, without a doubt, one of my most enjoyable books to read so far this year. The internal struggle of a Bad-good boy/man, and a Good-wants-to-be-bad-once-in-a-while-but-cant, lady is incredibly well portrayed. In so many ways I found myself commiserating with the poor,torn sometimes wicked Damien. Lady Aurora also had an element within herself that made me relate to. The true evil in the book was enough to make me want to drive a sword through them for all the past wrong doings.I did have a couple areas that I felt the writer slipped just a little. They felt rushed and slightly out of place, but all in all, a most excellent book. | 4.0 |
| 4393 | A great little book on how to Pray. Brother Hagin shares his stories and his insight on how to get your prayers answered. God will never fail you when you believe His word. | 5.0 |
| 4394 | The story line was interesting and the writing, pacing, and suspense were well written. As for the characters I didn't like any of them. I found it hard to believe people in their 50s would act like teenagers. The adults were as immature as the teenage son. This one facet was disappointing which is why I gave it a 3. However I will read another book by this author and hope for more believable characters. | 3.0 |
| 4395 | Read this! You'll like it. This was a little convoluted but it was worth the time to read. I suggest that you read the books in order. It isn't necessary but it helps. | 4.0 |
| 4396 | The author has created the characters in such a remarkable way that they seem to evolve all on their own as the story progresses!! The reader comes to love each and every one of them including the father, Nelson, Frankie, Aunt Charity and Mary Alice. The reader cannot help but notice the marvelous values that the father inculcates in his growing teenage son and the son gladly imbibes it. One develops a great liking even for the characters that appear infrequently such as Dick from the gas station, Sheriff Posey, Uncle Rick and a few others that constitute a very important part of the community and the story. The reader is able to visualize the rural and picturesque regions of Wolf River, Bells Ferry in Mississippi. The inception of events such as landing on the moon and the hurricane Camille makes the story even more realistic. It leaves the reader in a daze of the aftermath of one delightful youngster Nelson coming of age in a most spectacular manner! It is so rare and refreshing to find a " clean" book that reflects perfect family values.Thank you Mr, Frazier. It is great to have discovered you and I look forward to reading more of your books. | 5.0 |
| 4397 | It was well written and I would probably read it again if I knew the rest of the series was better. Chose to read it thinking it was a zombie novel. It is not. And the actual subject matter does not appeal to me. This book wasn't terribly off putting but the second one was. Never read the third. | 3.0 |
| 4398 | I really expected more from this section. The way the vegetables were listed and the ways to serve them just left me wondering, "Ok, but How would I do that? What seasoning? What do I serve it with?"I guess I just wanted more from it because of the volume of vegetables I get from my garden. | 3.0 |
| 4399 | 4.5 Well deserved Stars in my Sky!It seems like I've been waiting ages for the release of White Hot Kiss. But once I finished moaning about the later UK release date and it had appeared on my kindle I realised it was as good, if not better than expected and defo worth the wait!It's no secret I'm a big fan of Jennifer L. Armentrout/J. Lynn and all her books, but I wasn't entirely sure I'd ever like gargoyles (Wardens) and demons as much as I do her aliens, demi-gods and smoking hot contemporary heroes. BUT was completely won over and I loved the concept and her new characters!With a JLA book you know you're always going to get a good mix of fab characters, tricky themes and awesome banter. In White Hot Kiss JLA has managed to merge the paranormal aspects (demons & gargoyles) with your usual teenage emotional dramas. She introduced her new world of Wardens and demons in Bitter Sweet Love but it was in White Hot Kiss where she gets down to the real nitty-gritty! I hadn't really though much about gargoyles other than in the Beauty and the Beast Disney movie until now but I loved the lore JLA created.Layla is a half-warden, half-demon who attends school with her human friends. Her nature means she craves souls and can't even kiss anybody without risking their soul. This is never good when you're in love with your Warden bestie Zayne. Her demon side makes her something of a strange entity in the gargoyle Warden world. She's sort of subservient to the Wardens and hasn't really thought to challenge how things are until demon Roth comes along.I'm sure we're supposed to like Zayne as he's the hottie she can never have. Layla can't risk Zayne's soul, she doesn't think he likes her as more than a friend & he's supposed to be with Danica (Jasmine's younger sister from Bitter Sweet Love). It seemed obvious to me that he's into Layla in far more than a friendly, older brother kinda way. I'm guessing Zayne will appear more in Stone Cold Touch, because although Layla loves him and he takes care of her, he did come across as slightly condescending at times, but then I suppose they are both in a difficult situation!Now onto Roth (aka the guy JLA based Daemon Black on), he's an uber sexy demon. The thing I loved most about him was his always-on-point sarcasm - the dude had some great one-liners! The thing with Roth is, although he has a lot of secrets and is a demon (i.e. never trust a demon because they manipulate and lie), he's always pretty upfront about what (or who) he wants and seems to genuinely care for Layla. Roth makes her feel alive and attractive for the first time in her life. As the book progresses she is very rightly confused and torn over her feelings for the two guys. As far as love triangles go, they normally annoy the hell out of me, but in this case I have no idea what's going to happen or who is better for her.Be warned there is a cliffy!! But rather than being annoyed, it left me excited and feeling kinda upbeat for the release of Stone Cold Touch (see the cover reveal here) so good work JLA!!So do you think demons and gargoyles are the new (Daemon) black?!My fav non-spoilery quotes:Obviously, Posers were a real problem unless you considered a zombie apocalypse fun times."Biting can be a lot of fun, but only when it's appropriate. And that wasn't appropriate.""See, I was raised in Hell. You could say I'm socially awkward.""Your tongue is pierced," I said dumbly. A wicked gleam filled his gaze. "That's not the only thing pierced." | 4.0 |
| 4400 | I got this as an audio book. I have listened to a few but Home was so good and relaxing it pulled me in as the narrator read it. This was the work partially of author and father. I loved all of the works. They were all deep and very moving. I fully intend to read more of the authors works. | 5.0 |
| 4401 | A good mystery! A chance meeting beings two people back hurtful memories from twenty some years ago.Lies and threat bring confusion and mistrust ! | 5.0 |
| 4402 | I'd like to record this for all the cry babies out there. IT looks like the COUNTRY AND THE Constition WORKED for me. we need to revisit our history. WE THE PEOPLE. know what's right. RON | 4.0 |
| 4403 | I love Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero, I think they’re wonderfully creative and imaginative cooks. I own all of their books, and most of those books I use regularly, but I have to say Veganomicon is not one that I use often. Simply put I don’t love it, and it’s not because the recipes aren’t good - virtually all of the ones I’ve made so far have been stellar - my biggest complaint is the layout. I hate it, The pages of this book are busy to the point of overflowing with ingredients, instructions and tips. Don’t get me wrong I have no qualm with long ingredient lists, and I love the helpful tips but each page has at least 2 recipes on it. I hate the way the recipes are split over more then one page as this can make it difficult when actually trying to follow the recipe in the kitchen. It may seem silly, but this really is the sole reason that I rarely use the book. If it had a better layout I’d probably use it a lot more. Other negative points that some people may be interested in are there is a real lack of photos in the book - just a color photo insert in the center - and there is no nutritional information listed for the recipes. Also some of the recipes seem needlessly long or overly complicated with several time consuming steps.Having said that there are a lot of positives about the book as well. For one it’s a tome, massive, and filled to the brim with tasty recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, dressings, sauces, proteins, one-pot meals, casseroles, grains, vegetable side dishes, and desserts. There’s also a large section in the front of the book that details basic cooking techniques, how to fill your vegan pantry, what utensils and cooking equipment is best and general tips on prepping and cooking various vegetables, grains etc... As I said early most recipes also include an additional hint about an ingredient, a cooking method, or what else can be done with the finished product. I got my copy of Veganomicon in 2010 when I was relatively new to veganism and I did find much of this information very helpful. Moskowitz and Romero also make cooking seem effortless, they have a really easy-going down to earth writing style that I appreciate, and I love their sense of humor. I also really appriciate their emphasis on whole foods rather then processed foods. They include a few recipes for making your own seitan, tofu mayo, and other vegan staples.Unfortunately though many of the dishes sound delicious I haven’t cooked as many recipes from this book that I’d like. Of the ones I have tried here’s what I thought...Spicy Tempeh Nori Rolls - Loved it!Grilled Yuca Tortillas - Loved it!Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Seed Rice Paper Rolls - Loved itSamosa Stuffed Baked Potatoes - Loved itCurried Carrot Dip - Loved itWalnut Mushroom Pate - Loved itMediterranean-Style Cashew-Cucumber Dip - Loved it, this is seriously the best Tzatziki dip I’ve had vegan or otherwise. A definite Go-To recipe for me.Asparagus Spinach Dip - Loved itChocolate Chip Brownie Waffles - Pretty goodBlueberry Corn Pancakes - Loved itAutumn Root Salad with Warm Maple Fig Dressing - Pretty goodCreamy Asian Pear and Tempeh Salad with Wasabi Dressing - Hated it! Totally inedible.Maple-Mustard Dressing - Loved itSnobby Joes - Loved itChili Cornmeal Crusted Tofu Po’Boys - Loved itSauteed Spinach and Tomatoes - Loved itBroccoli Polenta - Just okay.Chili Cornmeal Crusted Tofu - Loved itMarinated Asian Tofu - Loved itChickpea Cutlets - Just okayTomato Rice Soup with Roasted Garlic and Navy Beans - Pretty GoodPotato and Kale Enchiladas with Roasted Chili Sauce - Loved itEggplant-Potato Moussaka with Pine Nut Crema - Loved itTempeh Shepherdess Pie - OkayManzana Chili Verde - Loved itLeek and Bean Cassoulet with Biscuits - Loved itPumpkin Saag - Just okaySpicy Tempeh and Broccoli Rabe with Rotelle - Loved itPasta e Fagioli- Loved itPumpkin Baked Ziti with Caramelized onions and Sage Crumb Topping - Pretty goodGreen Pea and Lemon Risotto with Roasted Red Peppers - Loved itSkillet Cornbread - Loved itBanana Wheat Germ Muffins - Loved itCarrot Pineapple Sunshine Muffins - Loved itPistachio Rosewater Cookies - Loved itChocolate Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies - Loved itPeanut Ginger Sesame Cookies - Loved itFudgy Wudgy Blueberry Brownies - AMAZING!Coconut Lemon Bundt Cake - Loved itOverall the recipes have been really great, and if the book had a better layout I’d probably be more inclined to use it more frequently. As is this probably wouldn’t be the first book I’d recommend to a newbie vegan, but I think a lot of seasoned vegans would really enjoy this book, especially for it’s creativity - provided of course they don’t hate the layout as much as I do. | 4.0 |
| 4404 | This book made me feel like I was right there with each character. It brought back the memories of a very difficult and embarrassing time in our country's history. | 5.0 |
| 4405 | Even though the characters remain the same, this author is never boring. . .writing style to-the-point. Story is a page-turner. Just right for distraction. | 5.0 |
| 4406 | This was the first Dennis LeHane novel I've read and chose it because it often turned up on my list of recommendations based on my reading selections. I had not seen the movie and had no idea of the subject matter of the story.After a slightly slow start, the pace picked up and I was involved in the mysterious plotline. I found Lehane's writing style to verge on noir with flat characterizations, clipped dialogue and plenty of puzzle pieces. While the story was well thought out, with glimpses of brilliant prose, the style itself left me a bit unmoved.Shutter Island is worth the read if you like mysteries, conspiracy theories and psychological thrillers, but wasn't exactly my cup of tea. | 4.0 |
| 4407 | The title is perfect. It was a great book.i willl read more of this author books. I will recomend this book to other friends. Thanks so much. Just keep writing. | 5.0 |
| 4408 | I have faith. And I base my faith on science (like many scientists do, even though many atheists do not know).I liked reading this book from a former atheists.Corrado Ghinamo(author of "The Beautiful Scientist: A Spiritual Approach to Science") | 4.0 |
| 4409 | I read this book as a part of theTaste of Tomorrowanthology. Sand is a great start to a new series. I was already a fan of Hugh Howey'sWoolseries and was looking forward to checking out his new book. This story got me interested in learning more about the world of Sand; how did the world get buried? Why do the prevailing winds never change direction? How long has the world been buried? The cliffhanger (almost) at the end leaves me wondering what will happen to the main character (though I wasn't too surprised by what happened to his friend...) I'll definitely be picking up the omnibus of this series when it's available. | 5.0 |
| 4410 | Even though this was a short story, I enjoyed it very much. I can't wait for her next KB novel. | 4.0 |
| 4411 | You kept trying to figure out who done it. Lowe did it again with a good mystery.. Really enjoyed it. | 4.0 |
| 4412 | Honor Holland, a 35 year old woman who's convinced her eggs are getting old they are now wearing bifocals and knitting in wheel chairs, was understandably crestfallen when her male best friend and occasional lover refused her proposal to get married. 3 short weeks right after, this same male best friend and her female best friend happily and obligingly revealed to her that they are getting married instead. Adding insult to injury, the engagement ring she had been admiring at a jeweler's store for a year is now residing in the finger of this so called best friend.Tom Barlow, a Brit by citizenship has a work visa that is about to expire. Desperate to be close to his unofficial stepson, he would move mountains just to stay in America.Hence, the business agreement between them: they will get married. Hers, to beat the ticking biological clock (and of course, to counterattack the betrayal of her best friends) and his, for Green Card purposes.Despite her achievements, Honor has an inferiority complex that Tom will put to rest. Read and witness first hand how they naturally fell headlong into each other.I normally do not hear the book characters talk but by the skill of KH's pen, I can hear Tom's lovely lilting British accent in my head. It is just too delectable not to put into light!And then there are those chatty egg cells of hers. Yep... her eggs are talking! Oh, they crack me up with their antics! Spunky, little firecrackers!Book excerpts:The eggs were starting to thicken around the middle, wore reading glasses and were developing an affinity to pinochleThe eggs rolled their cataract riddled eyes...the eggs asked, looking up from their quilting...the eggs demanded, scowling over their bifocals...the eggs said smugly, rubbing Bengay in to their kneesJust likeThe Best Man (The Blue Heron Series)which is the first book of The Blue Heron Series, The Perfect Match is loaded with humor, family, friendship and love. The Hollands are a closely knit family of 3 generations (4 when I got to the epilogue) with a thriving vineyard. I truly, truly liked the first book and by reading this 2nd novel, it has made the characters much more familiar and endearing to me. It doesn't hurt that Kristan Higgins adds a character or two that antagonizes the heck out of the reader, making the protagonists more and more lovable.This novel can be read alone. It is a light, breezy read but packs a punch in many ways. A keeper!****4.25 jolly, nimble stars**** | 4.0 |
| 4413 | Donna Marie Rogers is a very good author. I bought another of her books because this one was so good. | 5.0 |
| 4414 | My Review:Okay, I'll admit this book intrigued me. I'm not sure if this is setting up a new series, but I hope it is because this is an intriguing look at a new paranormal world with some interesting creative twists. And I don't want to say anything more because anything I do will give away aspects of the story line and I don't want to do that.But the novella takes place surrounding Valentine's Day and Bradley finally met "the guy"...the one to give his virginity to. The actual book takes place the next day when Bradley calls his best friend to gush and then realizes that he really doesn't know anything about this mystery man. Then things begin to unfold from there. It was a fun, short little read... perfect to read following the Valentine's Day holiday. I look forward to catching more by Sid Love. | 4.0 |
| 4415 | Worth brings you into the lives of the people of East London following the Second World War. Her characters are well developed and the scene she paints brings the struggles and joys as well as the resiliance of the people living in such brutally hard times. I was surprised to learn about a modern day that was similar to the times Dickens described.I wish there were more books in the series! I have watched the PBS series, and the book offers a richer look at the sisters and Midwives.Great read! | 5.0 |
| 4416 | In deciding whether to rely on my reviews, know that my taste in these genres runs to traditional (e.g., Chandler, Hammett), mid-century (e.g., Ross MacDonald, Rex Stout, John D. MacDonald) and modern (e.g., Crais, Thomas Perry, Robert B. Parker, Michael Connelly, Rankin, Robinson, Estleman, etc., etc.). With the marvelous exception of Louise Penny, I abhor "cozys," end of the world thrillers, and all types of formulaic writing.I've read, and am reviewing, all four of Mr. Grayson' s books. The first part of each review talks generally about his writing as a whole, and is followed by brief observations about the specific novel.Mr. Grayson is the real deal. All four books are plausible and fast-paced, with coherent plots that compel suspension of disbelief. The characters, both major (Logan, Blair) and minor (the Logan P. I. employees) are believable and dynamic--I.e., they develop over the course of the books, and believably so. The writing is competent and engaging, with none of those solecisms that can destroy the intimacy between book and reader.No Way to Die is solid. The writing and the characters are worthy of 5 stars, as is the plot development. Characters and dialog are believable without being boring. The plot, however--I.e., the premise--really strains credulity, so I give the book four stars. | 4.0 |
| 4417 | I reread this book just to remember how it was when I first read it. I enjoyed it because it was Spencer but it was just a little bit boring. I realise I am liking his later books best. I very rarely read books twice but Parker can draw me in. This was just a wee bit dated but I'm not sorry I read it again. | 3.0 |
| 4418 | There are a lot of characters that we bounce back and forth with. A search and rescue team is assembled to go into the Cascade Mountains to search for survivors of a plane crash. On board the plane were two pilots, a US Marshal and a serial killer. Sheriff Patrick Collins rounds up his SAR crew who are Jim Wolf and Thomas Todoroff, deputies with the Sheriff's ofc, Ryan Sheridan a cop from another county and Brynn Nealey (our heroine) who is a forensic nurse who goes along in case someone is hurt. At the last minute they get a call that a US Marshal is going to be joining them in there search. Alex Kinton (the hero) has lied his way onto the search team to search for his brother's killer to make sure he is either dead or reprehended. We are lead from here on a chilling trek through the forest through freezing temps and snow. We learn about each of the rescue crew along the way. Alex after losing his brother and putting away the man who killed him and then eventually losing his job had done nothing for the past year but drink and take pills. He thought he was emotionally dead inside and struggles for most of the trip to find the plane about his attraction to Brynn and eventually to caring about everyone on the team. Thats the story as I see it, I found this story slow moving in to many spots for my liking. I found this to be boring in places and couldn't wait to get thrugh the boring part. I give this a 50-50 chance of you liking this book. | 3.0 |
| 4419 | This is the second Liane Moriarty book that I have read. The first one was The Husband's Secret and I enjoyed it so much I decided to check out her other books. This one as well really reminds me of Kate Morton with the interesting characters skirting between 2 eras and the neat plot twists. I really loved the characters in this one and the fact that it didn't have your typical happy ending. Well worth the read. | 5.0 |
| 4420 | This has been a very good code book, Much better than the papper back, alot more details and more info and examples also has drawings to better understand what their talking about, would recomend this to all electricians | 5.0 |
| 4421 | Written by: Gary ChapmanPublished by: Northfield PublishingI absolutely love all that I have read from Gary Chapman so far, and so I was excited to dig into this book, as well.The 5 Love Languages Singles Edition shares Gary Chapman's theory that each person feels loved especially much in on of five ways - through touch, words, acts of service, time, or gifts - and tells how that applies to singles.Who the book is for:Singles, obviously. Including single parents.What I liked:This book is applicable.Full of stories that make it interesting.Easy to read.What I didn’t like:There is nothing in particular that I didn't like.My conclusion:Overall, I recommend this book to singles everywhere.I give The 5 Love Languages Singles Edition 5 out of 5 stars.I received this book free to review from MPNewsroom. The opinions expressed in this review are my true thoughts and feeling regarding this book. I am disclosing this information in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. | 5.0 |
| 4422 | Yet another pleasant visit to Yonkers Cove. This is a great series. The characters are all wonderful. Lucy is a delightful and realistic sleigh. She goes about her investigations in a natural way. The supporting characters are also easy to like. The murder and motivation is realistic which adds to a great story. I love these books and can't wait to read the next one. | 5.0 |
| 4423 | This was a free book and thought it would be cute to read well let me tell you that it is a good read Cora Seton knows how to set a story up as you read this you start to fall for these people and this place it would make for a great rainy day read can not wait to read more | 5.0 |
| 4424 | A mini story about being a pilot, not much else. I have read over 80 pages...nothing on heaven, meeting God, nothing but pilot talk and one mans recovery from some very bad injuries. I gave up. If I have to skip over half the book to get to where he went to heaven, I am not going to waste my time. This book, if you are not a pilot, will bore you to death. Someday, I will pick it up again an start at the BACK and find out what it was he experienced on the other side, it sure as heck does not happen for the first half of the book. If people go to heaven, why are they still so into THEMSELVES? Just tell us about God, my friend, we are not interested in you. I'm very disappointed. I may just look for a pilot and give him the book. UPDATE: I picked up the book again and just skipped ahead to the description of Heaven....one of the best I have ever read....but very brief. The story continues about how special Capt. Black is, even how special he was up in heaven. It's ALL about him. God gets a few lines. This is why I gave up Christianity, that self cherishing and egotistical view is actually fed by the Christian system. Buddhism has 7 Heavens at the top level, you never return but you don't arrive there from the "its all about me" attitude. This is a small book about a big ego, that people happen to like. A Pilot salesman who pulled of a visit to Heaven and came back....which is why I don't buy any of it. I believe the crash and injuries, but the usual Christian push is nauseatingly familiar. With all that "I'm so good, I will live forever" thinking, Capt. Black will come back from heaven for a few more births, until real humility sets in. Believe it if you want....I'm tired of egotistical people making themselves special because they allegedly went to Heaven. If anything, a visit like that, would make you keep your mouth shut about yourself. you would know and understand that you cannot stay Capt. Black forever...a singular egotistical view. Merging with God is losing yourself completely. You would know that ONLY God is real, all else is held in His Immense Awareness, and would disappear if He withdrew that awareness. This is just another "Check ME out! I went to Heaven!" Which means, that he could not stay there, even if he did go there. And he will not stay there, when he does go there. For those of you looking for a good book about God....go to the Eastern teachings. Happy Journey. | 2.0 |
| 4425 | Sometimes people have a failed relationship that they don’t quite get over. But there is no way they can go back into it. This is the problem that Katherine and Daniel have. But when Nathan comes back into their lives, they have to confront their relationships. Daniel has to decide if he is really happy where he is. Katherine has to decide if it is her fault that her relationships fail. And Nathan?I am not sure why the big emphasis on the cow disease.Anyway, Byers has done a good job of describing how things can go wrong in relationships and leave everyone wounded afterwards.Unfortunately, the characters are not all likeable and are all pretty self-absorbed, so sometimes the book felt like it was getting nowhere. Some of the supporting characters are pretty flat. This is not the kind of book I often read, but overall, it was OK. | 3.0 |
| 4426 | Operation Sheba definitely did not disappoint. There are spies galore--primarily CIA with some FBI thrown in--and a SEAL task force and female sniper (!) tossed in for good measure. The CIA mole is dastardly and completely without a conscience--and creepily well-prepared with backup plans for their backup plans. There's misdirection and attempts to frame the good guys, and...yeah, it was total catnip in so many ways. The big takedown at the end was all I could have hoped for, and our heroine here is smart, resourceful, and refuses to take any crap from anyone. She's awesome.The action and suspense portions of this book are fantastic.The romance, though? Less page time is devoted to it--a lot of the development of both romances (yeah, it's a triangle--not my favorite--but the reasons for it here are better than most so I didn't really mind that aspect so much) occurs before the novel begins. We see a little bit of them in flashbacks, but it's not quite enough to get the reader fully invested in their awesomeness. I enjoyed that aspect of the novel, but it didn't feel as real as the action and suspense bits.And I'm still not convinced Julia made the right choice in the end.Though the fact that the spurned guy gets his own book--eventually; because darn it, it's not book two in the series--does make me feel somewhat better.Ah, well, it's her (fictional) life. I'm sure she'll be (fictionally) happy in it, right? ;)Meanwhile, I'm totally going to pick up that other guy's book. Soon--because I definitely need a Super Agent fix.Rating: 3 1/2 stars - B-I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 4427 | The premise peeked my interest (although, what intelligent woman would go off with a stranger in a strange country), but I began reading I was disappointed. The storyline wasn't developed, and the characters in this book were one dimensional. If your going to mention Vikings, and alpha male, I expect a sizzling conqueror but got a pussycat. There was also too much narration about things that didn't matter. More about Sasha's background, making her somewhere I could give a damn about would have been helpful.The hero was flat. I didn't desire, or fantasize about him, which is what I want in an erotic romance. I want to picture my self being Sasha, no matter what race she is.With more development this could be an interesting story. | 1.0 |
| 4428 | Incredible story line! I am usually quite good at guessing the end, who the bad guy is and so on....not a clue!!! My hat off to Liliana Hart!!! Love the relationship and banter between the main characters...Wonderful!! Looking forward to reading more! | 5.0 |
| 4429 | The main character is an interesting guy...a bit anti social. He has a unique attitude yet his approach for contending with evil is universal---it must be eradicated! Endearing encounters with dogs included in the story. | 4.0 |
| 4430 | I really enjoyed this book. Actually I enjoyed the entire series. Thoroughly enjoyed it! I loved the characters & the ways they dealt with situations.The only things I didn't really enjoy was I found the writing a little clunky at times. I found that occasionally the author would use a word that to me, just didn't fit the situation. It seemed he just wanted to use a different adjective because he hadn't used it yet. He also seemed to use "peruse" a lot when someone was just looking at something. I found it quite irritating.Honestly though, I'm probably just being picky. Apart from those couple of things, the books were all great reads. | 4.0 |
| 4431 | I read this through in a day (no, it's not that short - I just couldn't put it down)The worst part about the read was that I was hanging out with a friend who has a bright little 6 year old son, and I was playing with that boy. Then, I was reading about this bright little six-year-old boy being subjected to all that happened in this book. It was hard. I got very emotionally involved, but, at the same time, it was fantastic to see how the child managed, and what happened in the end. | 5.0 |
| 4432 | I was looking for another good series to read and The Conduit came up free so I thought I would try it. Yeah it's one of the best YA books I've read! Celeste is a strong young woman who has some issues but makes you love her for who she is. All the characters are awesome and really get you involved in the story and invested in their emotions and what happens next. I had to finish reading the rest of the books I loved it so much! | 5.0 |
| 4433 | This was the best book yet in the series. Things I never expected happened and I even teared up at the end. | 5.0 |
| 4434 | Can't wait for the next one, they were too short, I needed more.I got caught up rather quickly, and you will too. I can't wait for the next in the series. | 3.0 |
| 4435 | I'm not a zombie fan. But ill read anything Diana writes. Not the best or the worst of her work. But it has tied me over fir the moment. | 4.0 |
| 4436 | I liked the characters and found the idea of a husband who would go to any lengths to win back the love of his life appealing. He went above and beyond to make sure his ex-wife knew he was serious about committing his life and relationship to her. Watching this former Marine go through the various trials he had to endure to make sure she knew was a real treat. | 4.0 |
| 4437 | This was my first book from this author and I freakin' LOVED it!!!Anyone who has experienced heart break can relate to the way heartbroken Savannah feels in this book. Trying to trust someone again and not second guess every exchange or conversation. Fantastic!!!Kayden is just sex on a stick!! Yum yum! I cannot wait to dive right into book 2!!!! | 5.0 |
| 4438 | I loved this book. Once I started it I couldn't put it down. This book is the first I have read from Avery Aster and I can't wait to read more from her.The love scenes are HOT, the writing is amazing, The plot has enough twists in it to keep those pages flying. I will be putting this on my list to recommend to friends :) | 5.0 |
| 4439 | ITS A LITTLE HARD TO READ ON THE KINDLE AND THE BOOK PROBABLY WOULD BE BETTER. I DO LIKE THE BOOK VERY MUCH ITS CLEAR. | 3.0 |
| 4440 | I couldn't wait to read this after I fell in love with the first. There were so many relationships that I wanted to see develop and decisions to be made. But, I just wasn't impressed. Again, too many scenes were prolonged and it was a little slow. The agony of everything was just made unbearable and there wasn't any real resolution. Ppl survived impossible situations, etc. It's just getting a little too hard to deal with. I won't be buying the 3rd book. I'm putting this ridiculousness to rest. Moving on. | 3.0 |
| 4441 | this book is an eye opener. I learned a lot and highly recommend! thank you Mrs. Stein for writing it!!!! | 5.0 |
| 4442 | This book was too good for words to even describe it. Just by the title alone I would have never guessed that it would be this good. Ivy Symone did a great job and I am more than ready for part 2. The plot was awesome and the characters made u fall in love with them. If this is a debut novel she did a damn good job!!! I love Abe and Eli ❤️ 5 stars is not enough 😍 | 5.0 |
| 4443 | It would have been a five star, but it is frustrating to read the sample and it is not for the book you want to purchase - it was for "Sweet Talk". Please consider that when buyers want to double check if something that will grab their attention right away that they absolutely have to have the book. I knew I was missing a few books in my Julie Garwood collection, but I could not remember if I misplaced this book or if it was one that I got from the library. I took a chance and was glad I didn't waste money on a book I already own. I really like her series that are set in Scotland and all of the different clans. Each has a bit of mystery and the sense of humor........ I am one of those that like to laugh when I read. | 4.0 |
| 4444 | I enjoyed a look into Reacher' s childhood, but I found it hard to accept his role in this story. After all he was only 13 years old. It would have been better, if he had been older. | 4.0 |
| 4445 | This is an interesting series. Love seeing what is going on with the sons. | 5.0 |
| 4446 | This huge book comes with lots of extra goodies inside along with great interviews with the stars and creators. It's a wonderful collection book that also is great for getting autographs in if you are a convention goer. | 5.0 |
| 4447 | The Alamo stands as a proud point in history, but really the settlers were wrong and broke the rules of the foreign nation they had been invited to live in. Having said that, this is a good telling of the famous battle and its various happenings, many of which may never be solved. Worth a read. | 3.0 |
| 4448 | ummm ok I guess...the story is ok, I'm happy to see the author didn't have a whole lot of pork goin on and u could actually concentrate on the story.. the only thing is I don't really know what the story is supposed to be abt.. is the baby mamas or is it abt rockin and his drama? I already have pt 2 so maybe that will clear things up | 3.0 |
| 4449 | I agree with GRRM that this is the way fantasy should be written. All the books of this series, and any book written by Robin Hobb--do yourself a favor--buy them. | 5.0 |
| 4450 | This little ebook was compiled from other books by Doreen Virtue. Passages were cut and pasted from other sources into this one. Unfortunately, the same information was cut and pasted several times, resulting in a book that was at least twice as long as it needed to be and also, well, boring. Do yourself a favor and just buy her books if you are interested in angels. | 3.0 |
| 4451 | I really enjoyed this book! I liked how the characters took the time to build the relationship with individual and group dates. Point of Seduction was a great love story, with lovable characters and the drama to make it everything I like to read in a book. | 4.0 |
| 4452 | Inspector Matt Turrell is trying to discover who iskilling women and dressing them in children'sclothes and also leaving a doll and toy soldierwith the bodies.A story about a man who saw that only youngfemale babies in his family recieved all thelove , so he sets about getting his revenge.Definitely revenge at it's best!!! | 4.0 |
| 4453 | I read the whole book which is very long and I enjoyed 90% person of it. Well written, interesting characters, stands above others thirllers by quite a good style. Nice english too, even if I am not native english speaker.However I got some doubts in last 100 pages. The main positive character looked to me too soft and lost my trust. How can you be so soft and human and still be good in such a nasty business? How can you be like this after being in secret service and spy business for so many years? I just could'nt believe it so I was just scanned the ending of book.Pity, it was very promissing book. | 4.0 |
| 4454 | I read this book some time ago and have since read his newest book. It sent me down a different path - To Save My Son from Death. So far - one year latter- I am not sorry and my son is doing great. We take each day "ONE DAY AT A TIME", and are greatful each day for the recovery of all of us. | 5.0 |
| 4455 | This book has a nice flow to it. It doesn't linger too long on boring areas. It is a typical romance however. Nothing that is mind blowing. But it's a nice story. I was wondering a couple of times if McKenna was going to end up in the relationship with Will, or if she would switch over to Mo. Everything ended neatly. The author paid a lot of attention to detail as far as location, and manners of small town Kentucky. | 4.0 |
| 4456 | 3.5 cute, quick stars!I am a huge Paige fan, especially since Hudson Pierce entered my world, so i was looking forward to anything she was going to write!I will start by saying I was sucked in completely with the first few pages...I had very high hopes that I was going to be falling hard, but then Micah Preston ruined my high!Ugh, This man was a pain in my rear from the get go, and honestly I had a hard time really connecting with him, let alone ever really giving him my approval! He is a young actor about to embark on a life of fame...his quick meet and connection to film school grad Maddie was unexpected and hot! Too bad his chance to be a megastar was more important than "Maddie from the party"....DELETE, yep he threw away her # and never looked back!Seven years later, now famous, and quite the ladies man...fate has brought the sweet and smart Maddie front and center to his movie set. Does he remember her? He acts a complete fool...Why does she even care?So begins the chemistry, the flirty banter, the I want to have sex with you, but not love you...Good For Maddie for saying Heck NO! then even better for her for saying FORGET it....your hot...im horny!!!Maddie and Micah are a train wreck of mixed emotions! They want each other in the bed, but outside the hidden hotel room, well that is where it gets complicated! At least Maddie knows what she wants and isnt afraid to put it out there...Micah just needs to pull his head out of his rear end before its too lateOverall, this was a quick read. It was written well with good heat and dialogue. It also has a solid ending without any serious angst of cliffhanger! I just wish Micah Preston would have knocked my socks off...instead he just was just "MEH"! | 3.0 |
| 4457 | This is a love story with many curves and angles.I look forward to reading more novels by this author. | 5.0 |
| 4458 | The author has an easy style to read. There was a good flow to the story and it held my attention. Lately the last seems to be quite the accomplishment. | 5.0 |
| 4459 | I read this as an adult member of a high school student book club. I felt the book was a little disjointed and formulaic; it did not hold my interest very well and the characters were contrived rather than natural.The students, however, really enjoyed the book, felt the story line was interesting, and would recommend it to a friend. | 3.0 |
| 4460 | This book encompasses behaviors some may not have had to consider in their daily life. On the streets, in your church, or even your home.It clearly outlines some of the issues many encounter and do not know how to handle. This book is the one who will help you to understand how to survive and handle those who become unpredictable in your life. Definatly worth reading and using techniques suggested in the contents. | 5.0 |
| 4461 | I have read this book 3 times..I couldn't get enough! Love that Lucas Brody! I can't wait for the next book! | 5.0 |
| 4462 | The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is that I read it with a group of moms, and some moms felt guilty and cried while reading it, worried they were ruining their children. I am SURE that is not what Young-Eisendrath intended when writing this book and she even states at some point that it's not about guilt or blame. But somehow the important message she is trying to relate to all of us parents in the Western Civilization about raising a group of entitled kids has to come without making parents feel terrible.HOwever, that said, I plan to use several of these pieces of advice and ways of thinking in my own life with my own children--especially the chapter on being ordinary. I think it is important to raise children who think of others before themselves and realize their own strengths and weaknesses, as well as being able to think and solve their own problems. I am a HELICOPTER parent by nature, so this is taking a lot of work for me. It's one of my summer projects. Chore lists for my children--here we come!I recommend this book for ALL parents today. It will be an eye opener, but there are practical tips that you can put into practice the minute you read them! | 4.0 |
| 4463 | This was a great sequel. A story that took me along for the ride. Yay Peanut. LOL I'll look for more from this author. | 5.0 |
| 4464 | What a great book, they just keep getting better in this series, can't wait for the next book!!!! I couldn't hardly put it down, love the angles that Donna Michaels puts in her books!!!! I will hate when this series ends!!!! Great reads!!! | 5.0 |
| 4465 | The story was all over the board for no reason. Come on they meet a Norwegian on the side of the second highest mountain in the world who happens to want a Seal Team to find a kidnapped girl who will say up being connected to a major terrorist????? Get real. | 2.0 |
| 4466 | Excellent Erotica with a strong plot and caring relationships, uncommon in most erotica. The sex is wild and sometimes humorous; there is violence but it is played out on those who deserve it for the most part. Highly recommended for readers with an open mind! | 5.0 |
| 4467 | Kathy Lee and Robert are captivating. Most time travel books go back in time, but this one does not. I think that both characters could live in either century. They solve both problems of the divorce and the follower thru the door and still manage to stay together in the end. | 5.0 |
| 4468 | I heard about this book in a book club discussion for another book (Judy Brown's Hush) and my curiosity was piqued when the person in front of me grimaced while recollecting reading the book.I highligted it like crazy. It really did change my perspective of life and I think I'm better person and my future will be changed for the better by having read this book, and that's a lot to say for a book. | 5.0 |
| 4469 | I read Julia Kent because she makes her characters so real that they become your friends and in a lot of cases your book boyfriends as well… Shopping For A Billionaire is no exception.I was rooting for Declan from the get go and loved seeing he and our heroine navigate the many hilarious and steamy escapades the author thought up for them.This series just keeps getting better - I look forward to the next book in the series! | 5.0 |
| 4470 | Whenever I read a book and after finishing it have a need to read it all over again, I have to rate it 5 stars. And it rates as a 'keeper' in both my Kindle and book shelfThis is on par with most of my favorites (the first 3 in the Magnus Pack series to list a few) in Laurenston's body of work. Great characters and a solid plotline. She has delivered on the Whitlan story arc and gave a very satisfying 'comeuppance' to the villain(s) involved. She has also made a few of my old favorite characters do 'guest appearances(?)' in this book. What more could one ask for at this point?8Sadly, now I have to wait (again) for the next book in the series. | 5.0 |
| 4471 | I loved this book a true page turner I couldn't stop reading til it was over. I'm happy Ashlyn found real love in Hov. I liked all the other couples too. You never know how someone feels until you actually ask. Great read good work Jasmine!!! | 5.0 |
| 4472 | This was the first Robert Bevan story...It reminded me of the good old days of table top...rpg...I loved how they fell in and out of character, that's how it really is. The story kept my attention, and I found myself laughing out loud many times. Good read! | 4.0 |
| 4473 | 3 1/2 stars rounded to 4I reviewed this at MustReadBooksOrDie with my friend Shelley!Shel: As you've read in the synopsis, Ally is a bartender who is being stalked. She's new to this small town...trying to do the going away to college thing; trying to learn how to be independent and figure things out for herself. Unfortunately, since she's new to this college town, she has a very small support system and it's hard for her to feel protected and safe from the weirdo who won't leave her alone. As the creepiness of the weirdo starts to escalate, Kale enters her life and immediately begins to try to keep her safe. He dotes on her and distracts her from her anxiety and does so many sweet things to help her in the increasingly scary and unsafe situation.Court: It is clear right away what is going on with Ally. And I was, well, I think we both were incredibly skeeved out...and thinking about the actual ramifications of "Wow. What if that happened to us or someone we knew?" Ally is working hard to make it on her own, and it is also clear from the beginning that she isn't going to get much help from her friends with the instinct she feels in her gut that this guy is being inappropriate.Shel: Because of the stress and tension of the stalker situation, Ally and Kale's relationship doesn't always go as easily or smoothly as maybe it could have. There are lots of questions and doubts about intentions and feelings and some definite ups and downs between them and all of the things they are trying to handle.Court: But gah, he did and said all of the right things from the get go. He was a great addition to the story as a would be bad boy, who really has a good heart...even if not always the best execution or understanding of his feelings. He was the cause of more than one pull of my heart strings, y'all.Shel: One of the things that I felt really worked in this novel was the stress and fear that Ally felt. Elle Jordan really built up the tension, amped up the increasing psychopathic acts of the stalker and made Ally's plight believable. Her fear, anger, and actions all made sense and I found myself really feeling for her.Court: I completely agree. We were wondering the whole time. What is going to happen? What is this guy going to do? When is he going to do it? It was hard being the type of reader who NEVER reads ahead to find out will happen. I never have a strong desire to do so, and my fingers were itching here. The suspense and psychological aspect of this type of story....gah...killer.Shel: I also thought there were spots that were great tension relievers...Kale could be absolutely silly and ridiculous. Court: He was. Self deprecation looks good on this boy. Always fishing for compliments!Shel: The things that perhaps could've been improved? Sometimes the dialogue was too rushed for my taste..and I felt like I needed more exposition between some of Ally and Kale's lines. I also would've liked a little more information about Ally and Kale and their back stories...and the stalker, for that matter. But even with those imperfections, I found myself engaged and wanting to know what was going to happen. Court: Right. We simply needed a bit more of a few things. I have a few questions still, that I hoped would be answered very much. Though like Shel said...the story was engaging, the characters made me root for them, and want to strangle them sometimes...and the pace was fairly spot on. I liked it.Shelley: 3 1/2 starsCourtney: 3 1/2 stars | 4.0 |
| 4474 | This series is totally captivating! Once again J.J. has me on the edge of my seat wanting more. I am excited as to what's to come. There's no way to even predict what's to come. Although, I am sure I will not be disappointed. This is an amazing series that I don't want to end. I am anxious to see if Dylan and Jess have their happy ending. | 5.0 |
| 4475 | The characters are so developed that you feel like you know them. This book draws you in to the ins and outs of friendships, family members, and all the interaction. I enjoyed learning about the German Baptists while I was trying to figure out who was responsible for the missing morphine and was killing or trying to kill people off. If you like figuring out who is the culprit before the last page- you will enjoy this book. This book was thoroughly comfortable, clean read. I was given a copy of this book for my honest review. | 5.0 |
| 4476 | You don't find the title mentioned until you are almost finished with the book. The motive for the action is long in coming but this gives the reader a chance to get to know the characters. It held my interest and I would recommend this book for a lite reading experience. | 5.0 |
| 4477 | Although I haven't read all the books included in this collection I have read four and they are all excellent! Filled with hot and steamy reads that will keep you entertained for hours. Molly McClain's Can Shake You is a particular favorite and one you must read. I definitely recommend this collection. | 5.0 |
| 4478 | While on a transatlantic boat voyage our young lady sneaks out to dance in the dim lighting in her nightclothes, since she is young and not included in the ball being held down below. As she dances unaware of a young man, another young teenager appears and keeps her dancing and talking. Within moments she knows he is the one, as he feels the same but neither lets on about how they feel for each other.Life has a way of going on and years later when they meet again on a transatlantic voyage where feelings surface once again and are questioned by both, up front and center, but not admitting to themselves true feelings.As their history unfolds you are drawn into their lives and rally to hope they will find each other in the end.I did enjoy the book and would again enjoy her tales and recommend to others.Thank you. | 4.0 |
| 4479 | I was excited about this book, Biker Pirates how sexy is that right... well its started off good and it went down hill for me once the Heroin got slapped by the Hero and her so called male best friend slapped her too and there were parts in the story that just were not reality, At least I want to be able to connect to the story, I enjoy some fantasy but make it a bit more realistic. | 2.0 |
| 4480 | I love the storyline not as good as Molly and Declan, but still hot . I like the fact that Club Volare is where everyone meets | 4.0 |
| 4481 | Thankfully, this was a library book. I made the mistake of reading this to my 5 year old without pre-reading, (I stopped midway through the second story then read some of the others to myself). This book is written as a book to be read to children, yet it contains content that is more appropriate for a much older audience. For example; in the story of Abram; Sarah, "told Abram to sleep with her servant, Hagar, and have a son." In the story of Hagar, Sarah says, "But if you and my husband have a baby together, the child will be mine." In the Story of Lot's Wife, the men of Sodom want Lot to bring out the angels so, "We will treat them as if they are our wives." In the story of Dinah, "When she tried to scream, he covered her mouth and forced her to the ground." I do want my children to learn these Bible stories, but at an age appropriate level. | 1.0 |
| 4482 | This a good reference book because it covers a lot of aspects of Mary Magdalene. I will be using it in conjunction with others in a paper I am preparing. | 4.0 |
| 4483 | This was a good story with lots of twist and turns. Karma working over time. I'm done with this review. | 4.0 |
| 4484 | The third part of this urban fantasy / paranormal mystery serial is the best so far. The mystery is starting to unravel faster and the romantic side of things is really heating up. It's going to be an agonising wait for the next part! If you've not read this serial you're missing out on an excellent read. Fans of UF & PNR will love it. | 5.0 |
| 4485 | Lady Darby’s investigations continue in this third installment (the series begins with The Anatomist’s Wife). Kiera, still mourning the death of a close friend, returns to her childhood home to recover. She is not there long before a dead body and a missing skeleton drag both her and the dashing Sebastian Gage into the heart of another inquiry. New characters including a dangerous criminal and Kiera’s brother bring fresh problems and added activity into Kiera’s world.The murder is still well plotted, although the reader and even the characters are not as personally invested in its outcome. Red herrings abound but careful readers can certainly figure out the culprit and motive beforehand if reading carefully.Kiera and Mr. Gage’s relationship is as vital to the plot as the murder. Kiera’s growth in the last two books has been leading to her epiphanies in this novel, epiphanies about her past and future. The reader is also provided with deeper insight into Mr. Gage’s character and, just as important, the impact of familial relations in his life.Kiera and Gage felt less restricted in this book, less stolid. They were certainly better communicators, but Kiera does keep at least one event secret and I wonder if it will matter in the next novel. They were also able to spend almost every scene together, which added to my enjoyment.This novel certainly bodes well for a continuing series—I very much look forward to the fourth installment. Recommended for fans of Tasha Alexander's Lady Emily or Deanna Raybourn's Lady Julia. | 4.0 |
| 4486 | Great novel, Kept you wanting more. Suspenseful, John Grisham never fails to deliver a great read. Definitely would recommend this book | 5.0 |
| 4487 | The story line KEEP YOU on EDGE. yOU WANTED to find out what happened. All of the books read was great. | 5.0 |
| 4488 | This book helped me understand what I am dealing with, with mom, who has dementia & Alzheimer's. It is an excellent guide and like it or not it describes what we are to expect when dealing with {my} parent who now has this. This book made me feel like I was not alone and I was able to let go of the guilt and fear I was holding on to because I didn't know if I was doing the right things. | 4.0 |
| 4489 | I'm a long-time Connelly fan and I've read all his novels (like almost everyone who reads crime fiction). I was disappointed by a couple of his novels recently (The Fifth Witness was a real low point for me) but he's bounced back. The Drop was decent and The Black Box is solid. Not exceptional. Not especially memorable. But it's good, solid, straightforward police procedural crime fiction.And there's nothing wrong with that.In The Black Box, Harry is investigating a cold case murder that happened during the LA Riots in the early 90s. In the chaos of the riots, the investigation grew cold and the assumption was that she had been the victim of riot violence. Connelly has made Bosch a flawed and fully realized character and he appears to have a good understanding of the inner workings of the LAPD. The politics of police work is always a prevalent theme in a Bosch novel and Connelly continues to frustrate Bosch with the realities of trying to solve a murder from inside a political and bureaucratic machine. I always appreciate this added dimension to what might otherwise be a basic police procedural.This isn't vintage Connelly but it's a good solid crime novel and a significant improvement over some of his recent efforts. | 4.0 |
| 4490 | Mr Weber just keeps getting better and better with this series. I'm getting hooked on the Honor series. Well detailed and written, and characters that you care and root for. Thanks for the great tale... | 5.0 |
| 4491 | Wonderful family movie. Lovely portrait of the time and place. Interesting view of humanity, personality and relationships. Loved the characters. Enjoy the movie again and sgain. | 5.0 |
| 4492 | This is my first book by this author.Navy SEAL Maverick Hart has everything. Women want him. Grown men idolize him. Little boys want to grow up and be like him. The job, the glory—it’s all his. Not because it’s handed to him…because he works hard for it. The second his sights lock on something, he owns it—or destroys it. Unfortunately he does both at the same time.Windsor Forbes only takes calculated risks in her profession and in her personal life. After being left at the altar by the only person she’s ever loved, the very last thing she’s looking for is a relationship—especially the insane brand an arrogant Navy SEAL is offering. Hesitant, yet trusting to a fault, she gives in.I really liked this story. Both Windsor and Maverick had a lot of baggage in their lives and both felt that they did not deserve a Happy Ending, or love everlasting. There are points in the story that will make you laugh out loud there are other parts that will make you sad. Ms. Robinson is very good a weaving a story of complex people and making them believable. You will not be disappointed if you buy Crazy Good. It has interesting characters, hot sizzling passion with a wonderful story. | 4.0 |
| 4493 | Although I read this months ago, I have only just got around to writing up this review, since the author asked nicely on his webpage. The problem is, I did not review it because I did not love it as much as The Hammer and the Blade, and I really really wanted to. On the other hand, the Hammer and the Blade was my "most fun" book of 2012, so perhaps falling a little short is not a crime against humanity.Why didn't I love it? All I can say is, at times it seemed the boys were merely supporting characters in their own story, and that the entire set up of the book was to enable a graceful exit for their latent love interests, a pair of female magicians who perhaps are not as potentially dark as they appeared at the end of H&B.; Why does that perplex me? Well, if there is one thing historically lacking from sword & sorcery fiction, its an answer to the question of what happened to the love interest from the previous novel or short story (James Bond had a similar issue). In the end Conan takes a Queen, and it appears that Fafhrd and the Mouser sort of settle down…sort of (that also depends on whether you can plow through Knight and Knave of Swords). Yes, I know that Mr Kemp is likely aware of all that, and has written this very novel just to answer that question on purpose: but that does not mean I really really want to read the novel through that framing story. As a rule, I am happy to accept that love interests A - C left of her own accord, and simply leave it at that (while D is murdered in cold blood, and E heroinically saves Our Hero's life, but perishes herself in the attempt - or pulls a Belit to do so after death).The story itself was good fun - even great fun in places. There is the best sequence in a Thieves Guild since Leiber wrote "Thieves House" 70 years ago, followed up by some atmospheric adventuring in a ruined, drowned city. There is a marvellous talking key, lots of derring do, and generally mayhem is suitably wrought.So, its good fun and all, but as I said, for me the framing of the story took it out of traditional S&S;, and I *like* traditional S&S.; If you are not as wedded to the past as I am, this is probably less of a problem for you, and if you are female (or self-identify as such) then perhaps you will see this as filling a gap in the genre long overdue. Which is to say, my gripes are unlikely to be yours, and if you prefer a more modern variant of S&S; to that in vogue from 1930-1970, this may just be the novel for you. | 4.0 |
| 4494 | PFMColin McKinney and his teammates have a phrase they use whenever they pull of a miraculous play. Pure F***ing Magic.In this case, PFM stands for the magic that is Infinity. Simply, Layne Harper has done it again. When I finished Finding Infinity, I was perfectly content with the ending we had for Charlie and Colin. Everyone always wants more when they are in love with the characters, but I felt we left them at a good place in their lives. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that Layne was releasing a fourth book…and what a book it was. Infinity gave us the final glimpse into the McKinney’s that we didn’t know we wanted, but now that we have, we couldn’t live without it.Infinity picks up a year after we witnessed Charlie and Colin’s surprise nuptials. Colin’s team has won the Super Bowl and Charlie is pregnant. Life seems to be on the right path for these two, whom have come so far and endured more strife than most people do in a few lifetimes. Being the QB of a super bowl winning team, and first time parents is, unfortunately, not an easy feat, and we get to see Colin and Charlie struggle to maintain the balance they have fought for years to have.One of the beautiful qualities of the Infinity series is that, while a fairytale, it’s hard fought one. From the very beginning, there are obstacles on the road to lifelong happiness for Colin and Charlie. They claw and fight for every victory. Love did not come easy to them and the beauty of that is, that is real life. Too often, we read stories of couples who fall in love from across a crowded room and life is just perfect... Not the case for the McKinney’s and I think that is what drew me to this story. Colin and Charlie push to be the family and couple they WANT to be, not who people are telling them they should be. My favorite quote in the book is, “You’ll probably hear some arguing, but it doesn’t mean that we don’t love each other. It just means that sometimes we love each other a little too loudly.“ That right there… is true life.There are plenty of ups and downs in their story, and while I don’t want to give any of them away, I can guarantee you will close the book and feel fulfilled and satisfied. That is what Layne Harper does. You are drawn so deeply into the story, that you are a part of the ride that Colin and Charlie are on. You feel their pain and their happiness as if you were experiencing it. This book, and series is a MUST READ.5 STARS! | 5.0 |
| 4495 | Not nearly as good as the Elemental World series. These characters just aren't people I can get interested in or care about. And the plot just seems kind of uninteresting. The suspension of disbelief necessary to enjoy paranormal fiction just didn't happen here. | 2.0 |
| 4496 | Having had involvement in the occult myself, I found this book to be of immeasurable help in my healing, understanding and validation. | 5.0 |
| 4497 | We were given this book as a gift and since then have bought the whole series of Skippyjon Jones as well as gifted it over and over. It is a fun book to read for the kids as well as for adults. | 5.0 |
| 4498 | These books by Amy Bartol are the best I've ever read. Completely entertaining while exposing the traps & corruption in the good & bad. I think Evie is a new thing created to show in a very pale degree Gods Character & she's His secret weapon to annihilate true evil & bring the l lost home. It's a whole new level | 5.0 |
| 4499 | Note: I read this as part of the series bundle, which I received from the author for having won a giveaway. I am under no obligation to review it, and this does not colour my views in any way.I thoroughly enjoyed this novella! This is a slice-of-life look at Seth, Erin, and their two daughters several years into the future. More than just another romance with sex, it's a simple story of a family struggling to come to terms with the older daughter's…love life. Haha. It sounds silly, but it really is quite charming.Mackenzie's going on a date, and suddenly we see a ripple of discord. I very much like the contrast of Mackenzie's and Anna's different concerns, one an external issue and the other internal, and how Seth and Erin deal with them both. And the honesty that goes around. Fatherhood becomes Seth in a very amusing way, and Erin has matured immensely as a person who keeps her communication lines open to everyone. They're a team of two as parents, and, with their kids, a team of four as family. Incarnate is a light-hearted ending to a tumultuous quest for a HEA. And what a closure it is! | 5.0 |
| 4500 | The Academy gripped me from the start and immediately became a pageturner I didn't want to put down. Pandemics are all too real, and the central character is going through a major rite of passage, so I found myself relating to a lot of the themes, while at the same time being blow away at the twist and turns. Asa has watched his own mother fall to the Wolf Flu, making him a lone wolf in a very real way. His fear and isolation make him a great hero-in-development (at almost 15 years old) as he tries to figure out what is happening to him in a high stakes world full of ominous and life-threatening mysteries where he doesn't know who he can trust.The sci-fi elements of Asa's new world are really inventive, including monkeys in the tundra, underground railways, mysterious flying men, human mutations and experiments. Leito's writing is stellar as he weaves the futuristic details into narrative through Asa's eyes. The suspense pulls the story forward with a great mix of narrative, dialogue with supporting characters, and memories/flashbacks. All told, it's suspenseful, dark, inventive and you'll be rooting for Asa to triumph. I'm definitely hooked! | 5.0 |
| 4501 | I was given this book for an honest review!Loved it! This book picked up right were Blindfolded Innocence left off. This a non-conventional love story. This book is HOT! HOT! HOT! It is very erotic so if you are prudish...steer clear, but if you like it kinky you don't want to miss this. This book has some great mystery in it. Love these characters. Very well developed. You have to give this series a try! | 5.0 |
| 4502 | You've captured many hearts with your honest memories of how you became the man you are today. Thank you. It was worth the effort and I'm grateful you endured. Great book! | 5.0 |
| 4503 | Great Suspenseful Book. Well written with the plot masterfully taken thru the story. Kept me interested can't wait to read the second book. | 5.0 |
| 4504 | After reading this book you will be. Possibly one of the more useful and practical guidebooks for everyone that visits Walt Disney World. Yes, everyone…even the veteran guest. I am a repeat guest of over 20 trips to Walt Disney World and there are tips that I had either forgotten about or didn’t fully realize. You would think that 102 tips would be impressive enough. Well…you’d be wrong, because Lou gives an additional 40 Bonus Tips. I loved this book and strongly recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 4505 | If you've read his previous books, you will like this one. Good, practical approaches and tactics that could get our country (the United States of America) back on track. | 5.0 |
| 4506 | This book is so amazing it touch's on a subject that is so much apart of today world and happens more that people realize. This book is so well written that you can feel what the characters are going through from the beginning to the end. Ari and Nicks relationship was complicated but they still loved each other and there was some tuff decisions to make when it come to loving someone so much that you are willing to let it go so it can be happy. Then an earthquake brings them back together and prove that there was still love there that could help rebuild there relationship. This book will warm your heart and you will need a tissue handy reading this romance novel. I think April Angel did really great on this touching romance novel and I would read alot more of her books. If you have never read her books you will missing out they are so touching and you get to know the characters feelings and emotions. | 5.0 |
| 4507 | Great read, once I started to read I could not put down. I will get the second book. Enjoyed the story | 5.0 |
| 4508 | Interesting biographical account by Wayne Dyer: new insights as well as reminders of previously conveyed ideas. Look forward to seeing this spiritual teacher continue to evolve and share his journey (less ego-driven, more guided by heart-centered, spiritual values). | 4.0 |
| 4509 | I am a big fan of anchee min and always enjoy reading her books. This book was no exception , it surprised me reading about her life in china as a young girl. | 5.0 |
| 4510 | Well, the story did have potential but oh boy, I've finished the book in <2h, skipping pages to find interesting pieces. Weak psychological portraits, boring conversations, unrealistic fight scenes.. If you really don't have anything else for his evening then go ahead and buy it, but not because it's good but only because there's nothing else left... | 2.0 |
| 4511 | I loved this book. Beautiful, Sprirtual, Calming and a life long guide to use and remember forever. I will share this with my beloved friends of which we are all on this " life" journey together. This book will stay with me in my heart forever and I will think of it everytime I am outside and look up to the sky, feel a breeze, see a body of water or beautiful birds in flight. Thank You Susan, I want more. | 5.0 |
| 4512 | A very clear and definitive discussion on the histogram. Explains its function and how to use the histogram to achieve better photographs. | 4.0 |
| 4513 | Gladwell always provokes thought. This book is another good one with a few references to previous work that help build your perspective on how things work. | 4.0 |
| 4514 | This story was so compelling that when I'd finished I couldn't believe it had ended as I wanted it to continue just because the story was that good. I went back and reread it until I finally felt satisfied that I could let the story line go. The pulls in emotions felt very authentic and from the heart. The sweet romance in between the world of Dom/sub and the realism around them gave me a fresh look at a world (although not for me) it does have a real reason to exist even though others may not agree as we all have our own issues now don't we? There was caring. Love. Comfort and of course the harshness of the real world all woven throughout. Over the moon that the writer put in an epilogue that kind of tied up the loose ends in a very believable way to the story. Is a very worth read and very substantive in my opinion :--)) | 5.0 |
| 4515 | Not the best book. Very minimum info in a clrarly self published format. Disapointed in this purchase. Bummer based on decription. | 2.0 |
| 4516 | Lists how to intermingle with people by conversation. How to overcome your unsociable traits and why you developed them in the first place. To me, I remember when I was a much more social person than I am today. Thus, it has made me reflect why I became more recluse over the years. In being reminded by myself, I recall what retracted me out of being an interesting person. I used to care about new people and strange new ideas and exciting things to do. I would prefer to think of myself as an outgoing person and that I am young at hear,t but the truth is that I have regressed from that behavior with age. If you can relate to my ideas, perhaps, this book can encourage you to get back up on the horse once again instead of being a lonely fuddy-duddy. | 4.0 |
| 4517 | Very surprised by this ending. I'm not sure how I feel about this book. It wasn't the ending I was looking for. I liked book one and two better. | 4.0 |
| 4518 | I wish there was a negative rating. This is quite possibly the worst book I've ever read. Almost incomprehensible, and stupid to boot. Wish I had that hour back. | 1.0 |
| 4519 | This was my first M/M read and I have to say, I loved it! I didn't realize how HOT M/M was to read! | 5.0 |
| 4520 | If you like the Kite Runner you will like this. Two boys, one Jewish one Arab, become friends and then enemies. | 4.0 |
| 4521 | Westlake written, you will be surprised at who is the bad guy, or is he? Story will have you rooting for whoever is eliminating the scrum , off the streets | 5.0 |
| 4522 | A little slow moving starting out but it gets better the deeper into the book you read. I hope to see more in this series | 4.0 |
| 4523 | You must must must read book 1 before this- this was heart wrenching! Sucked me right in from the first page! A must read- super emotional! | 5.0 |
| 4524 | This is a little different to the usual Tom Clancy novels as there are really two stories in one, one about Jack Ryan, the President, set 30 years earlier and one about Jack Ryan , the son set in today's world and they come together at the end of the book. It certainly works as it only took me a week to read the book | 4.0 |
| 4525 | This third book in the series could not begin to compare with the first two. It seemed to have a negative aura about it which I did not enjoy. Also the last few pages with all the fantasy descriptions were just too much--way over the top and very ridiculous--not the author's normal style at all. I thought that it was a terrible finale to a less than the best book and am certainly hoping that the following books in this series are much better than this one! | 2.0 |
| 4526 | I've just spent the past six months reading all the Harry Bosch novels in order. These are the best books I've read in a series. This one may be the last one in the series and is a must read for the series. It was a good story but not as intricate and detailed as most of the other books in the series. Somewhat predictable and stereotyped fictional bad guys. It seems that Michael Connelly may be setting up the basis for a series based on Harry's daughter which would be welcome. I'm now going to start reading the Lincoln lawyer series. | 3.0 |
| 4527 | I loved this book it was suspenseful, hot and steamy. It was fun to read and I finished it in a few days. | 5.0 |
| 4528 | this book is amazing it is a very emotional story that I think every girl will love. I will definitely buy the other six volumes!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 4529 | Just another amazing book in the series. The twists and turns keep you wondering and guessing. The challenges that King Henry faces will possibly make you wonder about his sanity. I say that this book is a must get if you enjoy an alternative to traditional fantasy fiction. | 5.0 |
| 4530 | Down London Road is the second installment in author Samantha Young's On Dublin Street series. I fell in love with the first book On Dublin Street and I vowed to read the entire series. I loved the novella Until Fountain Bridge almost just as much and enjoyed Down London Road a great deal but On Dublin Street remains my favorite to date. Each book features a different couple, with appearances by the characters we met in previous installments. Down London Road features Joss's friend "Jo". Her character is so real, but also sad with a history of being in a parental role for her little brother and taking care of an abusive, alcoholic mother. She works two jobs and only dates men with money in an effort to provide for her family. "Cam" may not have money but he has something else Jo desperately needs: understanding, acceptance, and amazingly sexy chemistry. There were misunderstandings, noncommunications, and internalizations that frustrated me at times but these were somewhat expected given Jo's dysfunctional upbringing, and they added tension and drama to the plot. I highly recommend this series but Down London Road didn't quite make my favorites list. It's still really good though, and SUPER SEXY. Check it out!The On Dublin Street series includes the following installments as of April 2014:#1-On Dublin Street#1.1-An On Dublin Street Christmas#1.5-Until Fountain Bridge#2-Down London Road#2.5-Castle Hill#3-Before Jamaica Lane#4-Fall from India Place (not yet released)Bonus-Bonus Scenes - Braden's P.O.V.'sMy favorite quote:“You know, the world will always try to make you into who it wants you to be. People, time, events, they’ll all try to carve away at you and make you think you don’t know who you are. But it doesn’t matter who they try to make you, or what name they try to give you. If you stay true, you can chip off all their machinations and you’re still you underneath it all.” | 5.0 |
| 4531 | (ARC received from author in exchange for an honest review)Well, Skye has done it again! I fell in love with Lexi and June it Alluring Turmoil but OMG I wanted to BE Blue in Alluring Seduction.Again Skye has written a book that is not your typical ‘rocker’ book and the Bayou Stix guys are seriously smoking, in more than just the looks department. I love Skye’s ability to weave the perfect mix of; angst, passion, love, friendship so that you are held on the edge of your seat but not to the point where you get frustrated. The steam will have your Kindle smoking but there is just the right amount.Blue has been sent on tour with Bayou Stix by the music magazine she works for. It’s not the best situation she has found herself in and she can’t wait for the tour to finish and to get her life back to normal. The main reason could be because of her feeling for the male whore Jesse. Blue knows all about him and his reputation but it doesn’t stop her from wanting him.Jesse has spent years putting it about. He just wants to settle but hasn’t a clue where to start. For some reason he doesn’t get on with the music reporter who has been sent on tour with them, Blue. She’s too stuck up and looks down her nose at him constantly. But then why can’t he keep his hands off her when they are thrown together?I love the way that Skye has written the book in both Jesse and Blue’s POV. At times both characters review the same timeline for us and I normally don’t like it when an author does this as they’re just telling the same thing over. Skye hasn’t done this and it has worked really well. With each book that Skye releases she manages to show me the ‘right’ way things show be done.Loved this read and well deserving of the 5* I’m awarding it. | 5.0 |
| 4532 | I was completely entralled by this book and the three that preceeded it. It kept me on the edge and not wanting to put it down. A must read. | 5.0 |
| 4533 | When I finished this book my first thought was "Wow". I loved it!!! This was so good. Well written story with an intriguing plot, good characters, edge-of-your-seat suspense and hot, hot, hot love scenes. I immediately started reading book two and can't wait to read the rest of the series. | 5.0 |
| 4534 | James Rollins books are one of the ones which always catch my eye when I see a new one even though they almost always frustrate me in some fashion. The Eye of God is complex in that it deals with theories that are difficult for people far smarter than me to understand. Dark energy, parallel universes, quantum mechanics...yikes it's hard for me to really understand it all. Then it is coupled with far too many fights which are settled at the point of a gun. Doesn't our society have way too much gun violence in it already? Can't Dr. Rollins find a way to tell his stories without all the gun violence?I have come to enjoy and rely on Dr. Rollins for his scientific detail and the amount of research which goes into his stories is truly amazing. I wish he would let the historical and scientific aspects of his stories do the majority of the heavy lifting and move away from the violence which seems to be such a staple of his books, especially the more recent ones.I for one don't believe that this genre must be riddled with as much violence as some authors use in their story-telling and for that reason I have marked this book down in my review.I find some of the characters awfully trite and I think they could be drawn with more depth and would prove to be more interesting that way. The good guys are too good and the bad guys are stupid and two dimensional. The sheer number of people who die in this book is astounding and none of the good guys who do all the killing seem to be inclined to think about all that carnage. Seichan in a very interesting character and I think Dr. Rollins has done a good job fleshing out the turmoil in her head which is a function of her sad and very difficult childhood. All in all I find it an uneven book, well done only in parts. | 3.0 |
| 4535 | With all of the losses in Crystal's life: both parents dying, losing her property in Georgia, traveling to Colorado alone and destitute, her aunt dying, almost losing the property in Colorado, she rises to the occasion and succeeds and even marries the man she fell in love with from the start of her Colorado stay. | 4.0 |
| 4536 | Published in 1991, this book borrows heavily from the work of quantum physicist David Bohm and neurophysiologist Karl Pribram, as well as others. The annotations are scholarly. I expected the book to be written more from a scientific point of view, but it was written basically from a paranormal perspective. If you have already done the hard work, this book will help you connect the dots to explain the universe in a different way. This book makes sense on many levels--but, only if you can do away with your rigid way of thinking. Your perspective and the rules that you assume to be in place will make all the difference in what you are able to take away from this book. So it is. | 4.0 |
| 4537 | I enjoyed "Solo," it was a good read. It seemed different from other Jack Higgins books although there was a good bit of action. | 3.0 |
| 4538 | I found this dual tale of WWII a fascinating look at a subject generally overlooked, that is the resistance movements in occupied Europe. | 4.0 |
| 4539 | The Book of Beasts centers around a young boy named Lionel who becomes king at a very young age. As he is exploring his new castle, he discovers a magical book, which belonged to one of his ancestors. While reading the book, Lionel unwittingly lets out a dragon that eats everything in its wake. Most of the book involves Lionel trying to find a way to get the Dragon under control in order to save his kingdom.It is hard to believe that The Book of Beasts was written by Edith Nesbit in 1900. Just from its description (a boy opens a magical book and lets out a dragon), it sounds like it could have been written today and classified as contemporary fantasy. Nesbit is credited as "the first modern writer for children" and C. S. Lewis (of Narnia fame) credits her as an influence.Karen Krause's narration is excellent. She really brings this fantasy to life, using a distinct voice for each of the characters and creatures in the story. Simply put, this story is a lot of fun, and recommended for anyone who enjoys fun witty stories, especially those involving dragons. | 4.0 |
| 4540 | It was a good read. I had hard time putting it down. Keep up the good writing. Waiting for the next one. | 5.0 |
| 4541 | This is the first book I've read about hot shots and I really love the attitude they have of saving as much as possible while still looking out for each other. I can't wait to get to the next book in the series. BELLA, YOU ROCK! | 5.0 |
| 4542 | This book keeps you captivated from beginning to end, I read a lot of mysteries; of course, about half-way through this book I just knew who the killer was (sarcastically said) and I was sure wrong about that! I loved this book and plan to buy the rest in this series. Great writing, Stacy Green! | 5.0 |
| 4543 | This book was okay at first. But that was until it started to get really confusing. I cannot even understand half the whole book. | 3.0 |
| 4544 | This was a really sweet story. The book is fast paced and highly entertaining. | 4.0 |
| 4545 | This author has made me addicted to Young Adult reads. Perfect title for this great book. I think this a great read for teens and adults. Parents have to realize even when the think they can paint a picture for their children once they are old enough to understand they learn from what the see. Being young and in love could make you very jealous to the point you don't even know how much damage it does to you or your relationship. Kamiyah's was a very smart girl when it came to her education, but no so smart when it came to her relationship with Sincere. Her Jealously drove Sincere crazy to the point where she started to turn him off. Kamiyah's obsessiveness caused her grades to slip, and her parents to flip. Find out if these two made through after all the drama and bumpy roads. get your copy to find out. | 5.0 |
| 4546 | I have never heard of this author and this book was on sale and I 'm so glad I bought this book. It has a yummy Irish man and summer fling that was suppose to be that but things don't work out like that and things happen and people are hurt and lied to. I love this book and was done in almost one day. I cant wait to read the next book | 5.0 |
| 4547 | Very interesting theme. This is not only a flying book, but it goes deeper in that the author delves into emotional and human issues. The main theme is that it is ok to fail and then to get up and move on. | 4.0 |
| 4548 | I already had the first two books in paperback from used book sales but had not been able to find book 3. As soon as I closed book 2, I HAD to read "Hornet's Nest." So I fired up my trusty Kindle and placed an order. During the court scene with the crooked psychiatrist I almost cheered! Great book!! | 5.0 |
| 4549 | We believe this book is a fairly accurate account of not only that operation, but countless others that have occurred in places like Afghanistan. As a former military enlistee, and two sons in the service (one still serving with 24 years so far) we only know part of what goes into the details pertaining to the two Bronze Stars awarded to our younger son (still serving). These soldiers put their lives on the line for all Americans every day just to keep the rest of us safe. Our government was formed to maintain an armed force which would keep its citizens safe from outside incursions from other countries. The government was never meant to be all inclusive, and it is alarming that states cannot maintain their own activities any longer. When government gets so big that it takes control of all citizens, Americans, including its military, must be on alert, for the intent of the government is no longer running to maintain the Constitution -- it is for power of the elite to control the nation. | 5.0 |
| 4550 | Like all the rest of the women's murder club excellent reading from start to finish. Kept me in suspense all the way to the end. Highly recommend this series. | 5.0 |
| 4551 | I love the entire series , the characters, the language and the crime .This one of the best and a great one! | 5.0 |
| 4552 | Very well written. This author must wrote more. A fun read, interesting characters, and great setting. Read this book. I feel this would be a good book to measure the quality writing of other books. I am a writer and loved the story from beginning to end. Wish I knew this author, I would take lessons. Have some fun, read this. I will not get into the story because it deserves your own inspection. | 5.0 |
| 4553 | I really loved this book but I did struggle with the characters. There's infidelity in this book which wasn't my issue it was more just the general characters behavior became frustrating. The back and forth was frustrating but the chemistry and connection was undeniable. | 4.0 |
| 4554 | A couple years ago I read Between Here and Forever by Elizabeth Scott and I really liked it. So when I saw Heart Beat on NetGalley I couldn't resist.I would honestly give it about a 3 stars. I did really enjoy it but Emma got on my nerves a lot. You see the problem with reading young adult sometimes, is the mature side of you wants to slap these teens silly. I think I liked Between Here and Forever a little better, but once again Scott didn't disappoint. I could not put this one down, even though Emma drove me nuts.To an extent I could see where she was coming from. This is an interesting situation. Her mother dies while pregnant. Her body is being kept alive to sustain the fetus until it is old enough to survive outside the womb. Emma does not believe her mother would have wanted this and she harbors a whole lot of hate towards her step father for making that decision without her. Well, obviously her mother would want that. Maybe it's obvious to me because I'm a mother? Not only does she have this unhealthy anger towards her step dad, she refuses to acknowledge that the baby is her future sibling.Pretty much the whole story is her working out her feelings over her moms passing. Which is very hard to do when she's still visiting her moms body. How do you find closure doing that? It's not very easy I'm sure, so that was her only saving grace in my eyes.Heart Beat isn't all doom and gloom though, along the way Emma builds a relationship with a boy she probably never would have talked to had all of this not gone down. They understand each other and the love that blooms between them is sweet.I did really like Heart Beat. Reading this reminded me I have a few more of Scott's books on my shelf that I should really get to sooner than later. | 4.0 |
| 4555 | Reading about Quinton , Tristen, and Delilah this far gone was hard . It felt like there was no hope. It will be a rough road to recovery. | 4.0 |
| 4556 | I am 68 years old and thought I understood relationships. My present relationship, has been going for 20 years and it has not been until the last 3 years that the passion/erotic component started to wane. The many diverse cases dealt with by Perel illustrate the various types of reasons for a loss of want in a long time relationship, I have posted many highlightings in my FB and Twitter that seemed particularly iluminating.Hope she keeps on exploring the increasing boundaries of relationships, particularly male-female, that defy tradition and that enrich todays "almost accepted" gamma of combinations of intimacy, passion, caring, organization, power share, committment, etc!The world is finally changing rapidly, and relationships are breaking paradigms of long standing. Women are waking up and exploring their potential. | 5.0 |
| 4557 | Good book! I had to read it after watching the movies. Can't wait until the movie comes out now! Recommended | 5.0 |
| 4558 | I like a good thriller and this was perfect for me. The death that happens brought me right into the book so that I did not want to put it down. The art, the history, the Vatican were a draw. I have been to The Vatican and enjoyed just reading about that magical place. The terrorist threat (which is the plot) in this day and age could be real. The characters also show the entrenched hatred in the Israeli and the Islamic cultures, You can see why it lives on. | 4.0 |
| 4559 | I really enjoyed the twists and turns in this book. It did not end as I expected which is also a good thing. The story is set in a small town where it's atmosphere is described as everyone seemingly knowing every thing about everyone else. Then as the story unravels little surprising secrets about the characters are reveled. I am glad I read it and suggest it to anyone who needs something light and enjoyable to read. | 3.0 |
| 4560 | This book is a really good choice for anyone who wants to learn about the Louisiana Purchase, but is not interested in a heavily documented academic study. I prefer a documented book on any history topic, but I realize that is not what many prefer. Fleming is an excellent writer and while this book is not documented it is a reliable source on this momentous event in United States history. Highly recommended. | 4.0 |
| 4561 | This is a well-written memoir by a young woman who grew up with hoarding parents. Their problem was as severe as the worst of the people featured on the hoarding shows on TV. The parents clearly loved their daughter and did their best by her. She clearly loves her parents. Yet their hoarding was so extreme that she grew up in utter squalor. The author did a good job of bringing to light how having to hide the condition of your home makes life even more difficult. For example, when the boiler on their house broke, her parents couldn't call anyone to fix it because they couldn't let anyone inside their house. Her mother knew things were so bad that their daughter would taken away if anyone knew. So with no hot water, they could no longer bathe in the house. The joined a gym and showered there once a week. When their scary looking (but really harmless) dog got loose and scared the neighbors, the neighbors threatened to report the dog to animal control. Rather than waiting for animal control to come and see what a gentle dog she really was, the mother immediately took the dog to animal control and surrendered her. She couldn't risk an animal control officer seeing how they lived.What amazed me about this story was how loving the parents were - aside from being unable to deal with this horrendous problem. Despite the horrible conditions, their daughter did well in school, worked hard and put herself through a good college, went on to have a good career and wonderful friends. The author obviously is very frustrated by her parents, but at the same time loves them and does her best to care for them. Her childhood did not leave her unscarred, though, it is revealed in the book.The author does not attempt to delve into the research regarding the causes of hoarding or how to deal with a hoarding loved one. She stuck to telling her story, simply and with heart. She lightly touches on the research at the very end, but that's about it. She does mention a very good book that goes into all the research. "Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things". I recommend it if you are interested in the research. | 4.0 |
| 4562 | Once in a while, I will pick up a Space Opera for all the fun elements of Sci-Fi blended with romance. I've had my eye on this one since I read a follow-up short story in the SFR Brigade antho referencing this one. I was eager for a strong capable hero and heroine on a swashbuckling space adventure and that's what I got. But I also got an intriguing thriller to make things even more interesting.I loved the writing style, the pace and the tone of the book so much that I didn't even feel all those pages going by. I laughed, I held my breath in excitement and I was sad all in one. The background was strong and well established. I enjoyed encountering all the alien cultures. The characters were written to be strong, but they were also flawed. There are actually two romances going on with four main characters. I like that all of them are from different races and of different personalities. The adorable cat-like pets with psychic ability and some magic of their own are great too.The lead hero, Branden Kel-Paten, is a cyborg human military space ship commander who somehow managed to retain his emotions and he has been in love with Tasha Sebastian from the moment he set eyes on her. It pains him that she will never consider him human enough or worthy of her attention. Tasha Sebastian is hiding a big secret and she worries constantly that straight-arrow Kel-Paten who is her new commander will discover that she was once the smuggler, Lady Sass. She can't figure out Kel-Paten's interest in her. Things are happening within the newly formed military alliance organization and she doesn't know if Kel-Paten is just who he seems to be or if he has a secret agenda. Sass' friend, the Chief Medical Officer, Eden, is an empath and it is with her help that Sass starts to nose out some of the cover up secrets. Shortly into their latest mission, a mercenary spy, Jace Serafino, who they were sent to retrieve is brought on board wounded from his ship getting busted up in a vortex. He has a past with both Kel-Paten and Sass, but his hints at conspiracy stir the pot even more especially when he advices them to place no trust in Kel-Paten. He falls for Eden as she does for him, but with his arrival comes danger that can destroy them all and the new alliance that formed. Surviving and getting Serafino's secrets to the proper authorities becomes the priority. And trustworthy or not, they all need Kel-Paten's help to do it.There was a good balance of space adventure and romance. My favorite character was Kel-Paten. There wasn't much talk of how he became cybe or the horrible medical and lab treatments he underwent. There is no mention of why like whether it was his idea or there was no choice due to something like a medical condition or if he was coerced. Regardless, he is now enhanced and thought of as more machine than human capable of running a huge military ship, but not thought to be treated like everyone else. He struggled because he had to hide the fact that he kept his emotions and feelings from when he was human. It was hard knowing his side of things and what he was thinking and feeling when the others treated him as suspect and said cutting things. Not that he was some poor, pitiful guy. He was strong and courageous. He was stiff and unbending about things- by the book which is why Sass in particular hesitated to trust him.Sass was interesting. She is human unlike the others who have psychic or cybe abilities, but she is still one of the strongest members of the group. She grew up rough and poor and lived the best she could amongst pirates and smugglers, but when offered a second chance to make good, she took it. She's had to be strong and rely only on herself. She had a few friends, but for the most part, she didn't trust or rely on others. She sees the value in rules, but is quite capable of doing what she has to do to get the right result. Whiles she took verbal shots at Kel-Paten particularly when she wanted to keep him at a distance, she really was accepting of him as a person and eventually more.I enjoyed the interactions of all the characters and following their romances. The romances are slow-build so there isn't much of a physical nature going on. I didn't mind because there was so much other stuff keeping me engaged in the story.So all in all, I enjoyed this one and definitely planning to catch more of the same from this author. Lovers of Space Opera and Space adventure romance should put this one on their list. | 5.0 |
| 4563 | This is a quick, easy read. I wasn't particularly thrilled about the ending. I thought it could have been a little tighter. | 3.0 |
| 4564 | I really don't need to say much in this review. If you are a Beatles fan and read everything you can get about them then you will be overjoyed with this book. The book deals with the pivotal years of 1966 and 1967. It is not only a book about the production of Revolver but also about everyday life for the Beatles during those remarkable times.Robert Rodriguez does a fantastic job documenting the Beatles in the book, but even more interesting are his additions of cultural and musical milestones which were influencing or were influenced by the band. There is a good deal of information about the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, even the Monkees. Everything is presented in context to what the Beatles were doing at the time. The book is broken into three main sections, what the Beatles were doing, how the album was made (song by song), and the aftermath of its release. The style is interesting, informative, and fun to read. I read the entire book non-stop in one sitting and I still could have read more.Although the book is primarily about the making of Revolver, towards the end Rodriguez spends a little time with the recording and reception of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. His belief that Revolver is the Beatles greatest and most influential album causes him to be a little harder on Sgt. Pepper than is really warranted but it is no less interesting.Great Beatles book from an author who always does Beatles fans a great service. | 5.0 |
| 4565 | I enjoyed the story, it kept me interested in what would happen next. I would have given it 5 stars if the characters had a little more depth. | 4.0 |
| 4566 | Elle Kennedy you score with this one. As Hot as it Gets definitely couldn't have gotten any hotter. Loved it! Keep them coming. | 5.0 |
| 4567 | Can't Put Down. Riveting. Keep you on the edge of your seat Suspencefull. Patterson at his best. A quick read. | 5.0 |
| 4568 | I enjoyed this book didn't want to put it down going to read the next book right away want to see how it all turns out. | 4.0 |
| 4569 | I loved this Novella was a quick read But now i need to read more of Quinn and Megan. This series is awesome Lori's Phoenix Chronicles is one of the best series that Urban fantasy / romance genres have to offer. After reading this book mynew favorite shifter is a Gargoyle. I love Quinn! | 5.0 |
| 4570 | In THE STRANGER by Albert Camus, the character Meursault is a man apart. Though he exists w/ other humans, he is obviously on an entirely different wavelength! Meursault will commit a heinous crime. He will face the men of the court, along w/ their machine of justice. Thereby, Meursault will cross over into full enlightenment about life, the world, and his place in it. Camus uses this short, simple tale in order to reveal depths that are anything but simple. The astonishing thing about Meursault is that his "philosophy" seems to have come to him naturally, not through study or inculcation. He is what he believes. He walks around being the very indifference of nature. Those around him, be they legal minds, religious leaders, employers, or "friends" and / or "loved" ones, are at once offended and dumbfounded by Meursault's incomprehensible disregard for social norms, traditions, etc. He is an enigma to them. He is unknowable. His final epiphany is incredible. It will echo through your soul... | 5.0 |
| 4571 | Leigh Ann definitely has a way with words!! She wraps you all up emotionally to make you feel you are a part of this amazing family and tops it off with a big red bow in how caught up in the family drama you find yourself.I can say I get emotional when reading with laughter and sometimes anger but it really takes some doing to turn on the water works...GREAT read!!!Thanks for taking me along on your journey. I can't wait to read more about Dustin!!! | 5.0 |
| 4572 | Tough girls, hot bikers, and a ton of drama – what’s not to love? Harlow AKA Princess is a bad ass chick who has spent the last two years in prison for a crime she didn’t commit. She was set up by a ‘friend.’ When she gets out she immediately meets sexy, hot, newly patched biker Cruz. Cruz immediately decides he must have her, and though she fights it she wants him too. Cruz has a crazy baby momma, whom he boots and Princess is a stand in mom for Cruz’s son Cooper. This is one of those books that once you start you won’t be able to put it down. There are shoot outs, fighting, kidnapping, and hot sex – pretty much everything a great MC books needs! I loved it! Highly recommended! | 5.0 |
| 4573 | I'm a James Patterson fan from way back. NYPD Red 2 was a great read. I don't usually backtrack but I'm going to make an exception and read NYPD Red now! :o) | 5.0 |
| 4574 | I enjoyed the action, with characters that I already knew. The subject, as usual, is current international politics and affairs | 4.0 |
| 4575 | This is number three in Betty's books so another early one. This one is very medical and the hero and heroine spend a lot of time in theatre or in the hospital. Sophie is the self-sacrificing eldest sister looking after her younger orphaned siblings with the help of her grandmother and a former batman of her father's.Max and Sophie share a godfather and when he goes sick, Max is called into take his place in Sophie's theatre. He becomes friendly with her family and Sophie, recognising her danger, avoids him where possible and even invents a boyfriend.When a hospital fire destroys the theatre, Max lures Sophie to Holland to work with him there and she is introduced to The Other Woman. Sophie finds herself liking her and also Max's friend Karol. This complication nearly derails everything and when we find out the truth it could be rather sordid but Betty manages to invest it with propriety as only she could. | 4.0 |
| 4576 | The story is Fast moving, has a good plot, is easy to follow and has good character development. I would recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 4577 | Group facilitator and life coach Michal Fisher has been accompanying people on their journeys to self-fulfillment and happiness in their personal and professional lives. `Accompanying ` is the operative word here, as Michal, with her degree in psychology, understands motivational skills. But her gifts don't end there: she has immersed herself in such varied forms of thought as psychodrama, creative writing, guided imagery, voice training, music, Buddhism and Jewish studies. Reading her very fine book HOW TO FIND YOUR CAREER PATH WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND all of this background comes into play and that is the reason following her guidelines is so productive.In this succinct book she focuses on the fact that our emotions control our careers, namely self-esteem, self-image, identity, values and meaning. In discussing and exploring these areas Michal delves into how we deal with love, happiness, self-esteem, fear, disappointment, anger, grief, and guilt in ways that seem like first encounters with dealing with these very personal issues. She presents these psychological theories in a business-minded approach and goes a step further in utilizing a spiritual outlook that includes, of course, tools such as guided imagery and meditations. The entire book is serious in purpose, but Michal adds humor and personal history as well as borrowing quotations from a significant number of types of famous people to keep her writing grounded in warmth and credibility.As the author states, `The guide in front of you will help you reflect deeply, dig up hidden treasures within yourself, and emerge as you are meant to be: creative, vibrant, and more determined; it will directly affect your career and your quality of life.' After only a few pages of reading every reader will sense the concern and caring and initiative in Michal Fisher's glowing abilities as a writer and coach. Grady Harp, January 14 | 5.0 |
| 4578 | This was a great read. This is the story of Taylor and Dominic. Taylor wants a baby but doesn't want the hassle of a relationship. She wants Dominic's baby. I don't like to give spoilers away, so you will need to read to find out what will happen in this story. This book is a well written and is a fast read. | 4.0 |
| 4579 | The first book in Piper Kay’s Invicta series, Salvation, is a sweet story of how two men met and fell in love. The story starts with a description of Kade and Holten’s male revue night club, which I’m guessing is the setting for the remainder of the series. The story then turns and takes us back to when Kade and Holten first met. It is love story of two men coming to grips with who they are separately, and who they are when they finally let go and love each other. Piper Kay reels you in with the gritty and seedy male night club scene, and then takes you a beautiful journey of love and devotion in which Kade and Holten see each other as their personal salvation. The next book in the series should be a good one!Reviewed by: Valerie Cowick | 4.0 |
| 4580 | This book is one of the best in the series. It worth the time and money. Can't wait for the next book to be released! | 5.0 |
| 4581 | Good book about animals, although it was pretty vague. Do not recall any words, just pictures of different monkeys, apes, etc. with their name. Recommended for little ones 3 years aand older. | 4.0 |
| 4582 | Nine-year-old Kailani is rescued from a small boat that shipwrecks near some cliffs where two young people, Jason and Helena are enjoying the beach. Kailani is from the Blessed Lands where society is based solely on their religious beliefs and she has landed on the shores of The Republic whose society is based only on science and reasoning (no religion).Jason and Helena have just rekindled an old childhood friendship after a several-year parting of ways when she went away to school. Helena had returned to nurse her father in his final days before succumbing to terminal illness.Kailani is taken away by an officer of the Department of Separation for entering the country illegally and Jason and Helena, having been touched by the sweetness of the young child are concerned about her being imprisoned in such a place see what they can do to help her.Daughter of the Sea and Sky was a very captivating story. It was a story with many dimensions. It was a love story. It was a story of endings and beginnings. And it was a story about spiritual beliefs and the right to have that belief.Kailani was a very mysterious child. She would not tell anyone who her parents were beyond that she was the child of the sea and the sky. They knew she was from the Blessed Lands because of the things that she said. Anyone in the Republic would be put in prison for talking about spiritual things.I enjoyed how Kailani's presence affected the relationships of the people around her. Without Kailani's presence, it's probably doubtful that Helena and her mother would have reconciled, and quite possible that they might never have seen one another again. Kailani shows how important spiritual beliefs are to people.The love story in The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky is not just between Jason and Helena, but it is about the love of parents for their children, and what they will do to find them when they are lost. This was the most touching part of this book.This was an emotional story, discussing a theme that many people have distinct and varying opinions on. I thought David Litwack’s did an excellent job of showing that there is room for both science and faith.The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky is a memorable story. I definitely wanted to know who she was and why she was there. I got so lost in the story that I had to be careful when I was reading it because I would literally tune out everything around me and not hear my name being called (nearly missed an appointment!) while I was reading.I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky and would happily read it again. I gave it 5 stars out of 5.Thank you to the author for providing a copy in exchange for a fair and honest review. A positive opinion was not required. All thoughts are my own.This review was published on my blog Shelf Full of Books [...] | 5.0 |
| 4583 | I loved the first 3 books. This one was interesting in a way, but disappointing also. The introduction of the new characters, some from feast for crows, made me feel as if the author is just stretching the story, loose ends that hopefully will be tied up in book 6. I look forward to the new book, and hope that we won't have to wait so many years before we can continue reading it.It appears as if Jon Snow has been killed. I hope not, he is an interesting character, like his father, and the other members of the Stark family. | 1.0 |
| 4584 | One of the best books I have ever read. If you go into it with an open mind and open heart, this book will help provide you with a different perspective on both the relationship with yourself, your relationship with other people, and your relationship with the world around you. This is the first book I recommend to anyone looking to heal themselves emotionally and spiritually and find new and healthier ways of surpassing the tumultuous world we live in. | 5.0 |
| 4585 | Loved this book. It was so human - down to earth and believable. I could feel myself getting pulled into the story and look forward to reading more from this series | 5.0 |
| 4586 | I received this book free from storycartel.com for my honest review.The font in this book put me off at the beginning. The story is fast and furious, but you don't get enough feeling for the characters. I was not impressed. | 2.0 |
| 4587 | Calvin does not see himself as a 'hero', yet that is what he is called, Hero. The title given to him by a city he has sworn to protect, a title he never truly wanted, but felt obligated to take. An obligation bestowed upon him by his parents.Cataline wants Calvin, but she does not know Calvin has been secretly watching over her. When her life becomes in danger, Calvin takes action and locks Cataline away in his mansion. She does not know or understand why she is there. And through many miscommunications and fiery conversations she feels as though she is a prisoner, which she is in many ways as Calvin tries to protect her. She calls out to her Hero, believing he will save her, not knowing Calvin and Hero are one in the same.This book was a bit trying for me at times, as Calvin / Hero struggles to be what Cataline needs, but what he feels he can never be. And the back and forth of will they / won't they became tiresome. There were added parts that I felt did not detract, but definitely did not add to the overall story. And parts where I felt it was all coming together and then it blew apart again.In all I give it 3.5 - 4 stars, as it was a good read, not as dark as I thought it was going to be, but not light either. | 3.0 |
| 4588 | .... and I'm not even done yet. Allie Brosh put the fun in dysfunctional and then had a party for those of us who can relate. The format of the book is also quite different. A picture book for adults. The illustration although made of mostly stick figures convey the right emotions and add comedic value to the text. I kind of don't want to finish it because I don't want the fun to end. At the same time, this is a pretty serious psychological analysis of herself as this is not supposed to be fiction, so it does make you think and look at your own behaviors but only if you have an understanding of psychology that goes beyond reality TV or even Psych 101 and you are willing to see your foibles in hers.There were times wereI was laughing so much while reading it in public I got strange looks (not that I care, I am on the Brosh Dysfunction Event VIP list). | 5.0 |
| 4589 | Never thought I'd see the soft side of Rush, but when he finds love he dedicates himself to being in it just as much as he has dedicated himself to his sport. How lucky is Jayla! | 4.0 |
| 4590 | In a sense, I was somewhat disappointed that despite the title and the extremely evocative jacket illustration, this book was less about the child Claire than about some of the peripheral characters. The "action" actually occurs within one day, which happens to be the child Claire's seventh birthday. However, much of the narrative involves "flashbacks" to other events, some of which are related to Claire, her father Nozias, her deceased mother, and her potential foster mother Galle, whereas others are incidental to the main plot. In a sense, the author seems to be presenting more a series of short stories about various people than a coherent discussion of the circumstances of the pivotal characters of Claire, Nozias and Galle. For me, the story ends in such a way that I can't help but wish for further development of that main plot.The descriptions of the Haitian coastal town of Ville Rose where the story is set are poetic and atmospheric. The characterizations are sharply drawn and in general sympathetic. It is clear that Danticat is completely familiar with the locality and culture of which she writes. Although I have never traveled to Haiti, I HAVE been to the Dominican Republic, which occupies the other half of the island, and can relate to the tragedy of the extreme deforestation that is described. Although this story was obviously set before the devastating earthquake of 2010, I kept wondering in my own mind if that event would somehow enter the story (it does not, of course). This can't be described as a "light read", but it is in no way tedious or ponderous, and definitely offers a glimpse of the culture of Haiti that is more dimensional than I have previously encountered. | 4.0 |
| 4591 | In checking back at the Amazon site, I see an update was released to reformat & reload this book. I try to keep up with things like this, but there are still a large number of typos and format errors. I don't know if I'm reading the most recent version or not, so I will leave that discussion out of my review."Hot Pursuit" is a macho reader's dream book. It has it all - rough and tumble cops, red hot love interest, lightly touching moments about family and friends, crime, wild car chases, brawls, shooting, and to add to the machismo, the hero is also a hard riding rodeo competitor. And he likes fishing. Have we covered everything? Probably not, but you won't feel cheated.The action is non stop, and the author weaves a spellbinding story, and I found myself totally engrossed, and still reading long after I should have shut off the light. Definitely not for the faint of heart, or those who shy from strong language, or violent scenes. The last segment is a real payoff to the book - no spoilers - but you may want to read it twice - once to get to the outcome, and a second time to appreciate all the action and the details.A strong 4+ rating. I hope future books by Paul Bishop go through a thorough editing and proofreading before they are released. | 4.0 |
| 4592 | This series is great! Love it! Easy to read and fast. Can't wait for the next one to come out in August. | 5.0 |
| 4593 | Peter is a rather full of himself bloke in London's suburbs. He dates rather regularly, and infuriates women by not being a steady guy. One night he's hanging out in a nearby library at closing and gets a good look at the librarian. She's a well-put-together package. Elegant in a bybone-era type of way. He decides to tease his way into an interactin and finds he's met more than his match. She overpowers him, smashing him to the floor, and soon has her way with out intrepid Peter.Oh, what a hoot!He's bewildered entirely by the petite red-headed gal who knocked his boots.And he can't wait to go back for more.He tracks her down the next week, for more sublime punishment from Eleanor the domme librarian.Peter's deadpan humor and abject submission is a complete 180 degree turn from the usual read.Through the six episode set we learn that Eleanor is the bazillionaire--and her personal guard, Kithira is a stone-cold killer, and a switch, in the BDSM terminology. Peter is quite taken with Eleanor--and is happy to fit into her world in whatever manner she'll have him. Even when they have to defect from her fortress of a penthouse.This is such a refreshing read for people who like BDSM erotica. I highly recommend it! | 5.0 |
| 4594 | My Thoughts:Mosaic was a very emotional conclusion to the Dragonfly Series, by Leigh T. Moore. I have been following this saga since the first book, and have gone through every bit of heartbreak, happiness, and learning experience with these characters. Everything ended as it should have, and I was very satisfied with the conclusion.As I reflect on this series, one of the things I loved about it, was how it has spanned generations. Everything came full circle in Mosaic, and the characters of the past, present, and now future of the LaSalle and Kyser family reunited.Mosaic begins by introducing us to Jules, Anna's, sixteen year old daughter, who is a riot!!! Jules and Anna have returned to Anna's hometown for her 20th High School Reunion. Anna has come to introduce Jules to her biological father, who never knew about her existence. Jules' first night there, she runs in to a certain good looking and charming man with the same blue eyes, and she is pretty sure that he is her father. That night Jules discovers her mother's secret "blog," which is on a key chain drive. It is her mother's diary, and goes back in time to Anna's first year in college, and progresses to everything that occurred between Jules' parents, leading to their eventual estrangement. Then, the story fast-forwards in to the present time.Mosaic read much like a real life story. It was filled with ups and downs. It reflected on first love, and the mistakes we tend to make when we are young and in love. It reflected on how as we grow up and mature, we learn more about our strengths, and our weaknesses. If we are wise enough, we try to mend the mistakes from our past.When you love someone, and I mean really love them, it never dies. Mosaic was a second chance at love story. It was emotional, touching, and bittersweet. It had many life lessons in it about communication, regret, forgiveness, and savoring your life.My Rating:I give Mosaic, by Leigh T. Moore, 4 Longing For Lost Love, Healing, and New Beginning Filled Stars! The Dragonfly Series is great from the very first to very last book in the series. You will get attached to these characters, and cry, laugh and rejoice with them! I recommend this series, and will miss all of these characters! | 4.0 |
| 4595 | The book is very long. The mix of interesting story and philosophy is well worth reading. You will be hooked. | 5.0 |
| 4596 | Love it | 5.0 |
| 4597 | I bought this and never used it. I cannot give an honest opinion since I have not used this book. | 3.0 |
| 4598 | Fairly good read. Believe I would purchase other stories by this author. | 4.0 |
| 4599 | James Patterson is always a good read but not for the squeamish. I've been reading him for years. Women's Murder Club and Alex Cross are his best characters and books. | 4.0 |
| 4600 | One word of caution. You may feel the need to read the entire series. Then of course you will have to check out her other books. It's a slippery slope. Good luck to you. Now to head off to Amazon..... | 5.0 |
| 4601 | This isn't the kind of book I would normally read. But a close friend asked that I read it. I am glad I did. It's that kind of book that begs to be discussed with others, | 4.0 |
| 4602 | Loved it. I laughed, cried, and loved right along with the characters in this 1st book. Looking forward to the next. | 5.0 |
| 4603 | Good pacing, likeable characters and a good story line make this trilogy worth the effort. I would recommend it to anyone | 4.0 |
| 4604 | If you like exciting stories, great characters, you'll love this! This has it all. The characters pulled at your heart right from the beginning. I can't wait for Part 2!! Hurry please! | 5.0 |
| 4605 | One of Silva's best books. The ending is terrific. This series of books is more than just good. It is superb. | 5.0 |
| 4606 | Didn't really enjoy this book was thinking about that it was going to revel the plot didn't realize I was going to have to reat 16 more books to find out what the do. | 1.0 |
| 4607 | I actually bought this for the price and reviews and, was expecting a Star Trek rip-off. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is as original as you can get with a Deep Space Sci-Fi but, thankfully, there was no, weird looking aliens, "Warp" drive or "Beam me up" vocabulary. This is a great story with classic battle action and in depth but, not too technical planning and execution.* I love being able to read with Kindle on my phone but, could never justify paying retail for new books on either paperback or Kindle. I have found some great books here but, always wondered how the authors could make any money selling 3-books for $.99 cents. I have now grown to understand that a lot of these better writers, including this one keep coming up with new episodes :}I am just finishing up #7 and, at $2.99 an episode I will probably continue not only buying them but, looking into other books by Ryk Brown, as well.Like The Beatles, nothing could replace classic Star Trek but, I truly believe that The Frontier Saga could easily be turned into a TV series that once all of us die hard trekkies started watching, it would have at least as big of a following. Either way, if you are interested enough in Deep Space exploration Sci-Fi to even read this review, Just BUY IT for $.99 cents and, you will be as hooked as I. Happy reading | 5.0 |
| 4608 | One of my favorite characters in the series. The dark brooding Order agent doesn't expect to ever find love or his match in wit and fearlessness. He finds more then he bargained for when he meets "Gin". Enjoyed the entire series. The Inferno Club has been an enjoyable series. | 5.0 |
| 4609 | I was so disappointed with the ending- no epilogue and left high and dryNo continuation promised- would never never pick up another book by this author | 2.0 |
| 4610 | Brandon Sanderson is an excellent writer as always. His version of chalk drawings seem like a really new idea with a great storyline. As usual, he makes fiction seem like there is a logical basis for why things work. The only thing so far that prevents the book from getting 5 stars is that I think there could have been more depth and length to this book and the "Master" choosing of Rithmatists in the Inception rooms...seems like the author was stretching hard as to figuring out who gets chosen from the population. | 4.0 |
| 4611 | The art work is wonderful and the messages are very inspiring. It is a calendar worth owning for anyone needing inspiration. | 5.0 |
| 4612 | I bought my son the book, because he started to read a library copy of it and he loved it. He read the whole thing. He was not as fond of other Seuss books, but he loved this one. | 5.0 |
| 4613 | In 1876, Jenny Bonnet was shot and killed at a railroad saloon in San Miguel Station. A bit of an eccentric—who made her share of enemies—Jenny’s murder was never solved. Her friend, French burlesque dancer and prostitute, Blanche Beunon was with Jenny at the time of the murder. In fact, it is by mere inches that Blanche’s life is spared. Which leads to the question, who was the intended target?In the month since Blanche met Jenny, her life has been turned upside down. Once a contented dancer and prostitute, willingly earning a living for her lover Arthur and his friend Earnest, Blanche finds an instant friendship with Jenny. Though Jenny’s questions are sometimes intrusive, Blanche enjoys Jenny’s carefree spirit, easy laugh, and nomadic life. But after Jenny is murdered, Blanche discovers that perhaps she really didn’t know her friend at all. Set against the backdrop of an epic heat wave and smallpox epidemic, Frog Music is an interesting and highly engaging historical novel based on the real life murder of Jenny Bonnet.For the most part I very much enjoyed Frog Music. It has an excellent historical backdrop in both the murder and the environment. These two elements are used quite effectively to create an interesting story that nicely blends fact and fiction. However, the shooter’s motive is not particularly believable. Granted the murder of Jenny Bonnet was never solved and any fictional solution is left to the author. But the motive feels extremely weak and misplaced within the rest of the story.The characters in Frog Music are well developed. Jenny is particularly interesting, with a great blend of mystery, carefree recklessness, and social activism. She definitely stands in contrast to the typical woman of the late 1800s. Meanwhile, Blanche is at times quite annoying, but in a way that pushes her character’s development. She’s not completely likeable, but the reader’s love/hate relationship serves to make the story more interesting. The only draw back to Blanche’s character is that her excessive sexual desire intrudes on the story and takes away from the mystery and historical events.Without a doubt a lot of research went into Frog Music and the result is a mostly believable story that uses as many fact as possible. From piecing together the various known (and often conflicting) aspects of the murder to including a multitude of popular folk songs, the level of detail is truly remarkable. Donoghue also does an excellent job of creating a stifling hot San Francisco boiling with animosity towards minorities and a suffocating fear of smallpox. Additionally, there are some excellent social and moral issues included that are at times quite disturbing.Overall Frog Music is a very enjoyable novel. I do wish Donoghue had taken a different direction with the motive, as it feels like an incredibly awkward fit with the rest of the story. However, despite this issue, Frog Music is quite intriguing and is well worth reading.Review copy provided courtesy of Little, Brown and Company | 4.0 |
| 4614 | I've read the series from the beginning and enjoy how the characters have developed. It's always a page turner and I look forward to the next book. | 5.0 |
| 4615 | One of the things I love about erotic novels is the ability to imagine the intense and steamy scenes—but too often the plot and characters fall short because they seem unrealistic and unrelatable. However, this book has the best of both worlds. The main characters are fully developed, it has a plot that you can easily imagine in everyday life (even if it’s not your own), and steamy love scenes that keep you wanting more! I so happy to hear this is a series, and look forward to the next book. | 5.0 |
| 4616 | I have to agree with the person who gave 3 stars for too much indecision on the characters part. However, my main reason is the fact that Becky needs to bone up on her history of Bowie or whatever town she includes in her books. Bowie high school mascot is a jackrabbit, Bowie has a good hospital and the town is dry. The main hangout for gossip is the Dairy Queen. I realize this is fiction but some parts of the story need to be authentic . | 3.0 |
| 4617 | I mostly liked the main character and thought the narrative was interesting, but I also thought that the choices these characters made (ALL OF THEM!!) were problematic and not believable in the least. I haven't read the other books in the series and probably won't. | 3.0 |
| 4618 | Oh love of God, how rich and pure ! How measureless and strong! It shall forevermore endure -- the saints and angels' song. | 5.0 |
| 4619 | Great addition to the Samantha Moon series. It is a good read. Rain keeps developing the character. Can't wait for #9. | 5.0 |
| 4620 | This is how you want life to be. When bad people do bad things to good people, good people get even. Old west justice at its most basic form. | 5.0 |
| 4621 | This is Patterson and his crew of writers at their best... An outstanding mystery with solid characters both on the hero and villain side. There' s a great deal of psychological depth in this seemingly average murder mystery. The ending is both truly believable and realistic not a miracle.... Highly recommend this as a great mystery buff read.... It'd make a good movie too! | 5.0 |
| 4622 | The man can write. Rip roaring fun to read it all. And it's also a story that successfully straddles its lit pretensions as well as adding a tight story, but somewhere it lost me. And became... too genre? Not sure, but it lost some points for that, though I think people should read it since it's pretty exciting over all (unless you don't like normal endings) | 3.0 |
| 4623 | Really enjoyed the book. I ended up having to get the entire trilogy. I was really surprised by the different twists the author threw out there and I really enjoyed it. I look for to more from her. | 5.0 |
| 4624 | Yes! The reviews are true! This book is a good one. It's actually 3am now. I wasn't able to stop. I just had to finish reading the story and when I reached the end, I just had to laugh. Yup it really is a cliffhanger. A very nice one. Good one A.L. Wood. :) | 5.0 |
| 4625 | I expected this book to be rules, hints and help by R Lee Ermey and contain his words of wisdom but that's only partially true. The other part of this book is a history of the man himself, his work and his life. Which is very interesting and has some great points to consider as well. While the book might help change some lives, at my age and current stage of life it's partly irrelevant. Although many of his philosophies do apply in some way to my life, and some of the suggestions/orders will leak through the crust and affect my behavior. I was actually surprised to find how close my standards are to his, minus the physical regimen, with never having been in the military.A good book and a good read. | 5.0 |
| 4626 | I was just looking for a book to read and this one ended up being a great one. If this is book 1 I need to read the rest. | 4.0 |
| 4627 | Great story with depth and meaning. Didn't put it down from start to finish. Wish there were more like this. | 5.0 |
| 4628 | Evening Stars is a thought provoking, fun read and Ms. Mallery has another hit on her hands. This series has such layers to it that one minute you are teary eyed and the next you are laughing but above all she always has you rooting for the characters. Sorry to see this series end but looking forward to anything new that she writes. | 5.0 |
| 4629 | Interesting...Not what I expected. Started off cute romance and then some stuff happens that kinda bugs me. Why didn't chloe just be honest from the beginning? Did I miss something?? I just don't get it. | 3.0 |
| 4630 | A great addition to a great series. This one's pace was slightly slower at times but still a great story in a very entertaining series. I'm a slow reader and finished this in about 3 days of off-and-on reading and am always frustrated when I get to the end and have to wait for the next installment. His books flow very well. | 5.0 |
| 4631 | Alexi has a secret, and she's not the only one in this taut, insightful coming of age YA. Her journey to the root of that secret was compelling, but what really kept me reading was the Kool-aid Kid. I am thrilled to see that there is a prequel starring my favorite blue-haired boy :) | 4.0 |
| 4632 | Delilah "Doll" Reklinger grew up the princess of the Hellions MC. She's always figured she would end up with a Hellion, one who could prove he was worthy of her to her father Roundman, a man her father could accept as President. She had yet to find someone who made her heartbeat and captured her attention, that is until Talon "Tripp" Cruz. Tripp likes his women lose, hot, and that know their place. He never dreamed he would find a woman who would be perfect for his life. Right from the start they can't seem to get the other out of their mind, but Tripp knows that Doll isn't just a princess of the MC, she's the princess. She's so far off limits it's not even funny.Even as her best friend Sass decides to swear off MC men after her friendship is pretty much ruined with Tank after one night of passion, Doll is still determined to find a man in the MC. Regular men just don't do it for her, she has one in mind, but he's President of his chapter and isn't around much.Doll thought she was safe in her life, that she was untouchable, that is until an associate decides to target Doll. While the MC doesn't touch women, others don't feel the same way and these men don't feel that way. They will do everything they can to get their hands on Doll and prove they can get to her. With no other choice, Doll and Sass are ordered by their fathers to go on one ride with Rex and Tripp. It's just supposed to be a simple ride, right? But things are never that simple. He's supposed to just keep her safe, but will it become so much more than that as the cousins fight to keep the girls safe at all costs. Join Doll and Tripp as they go on their one ride that might just change everything they thought they knew forever.I loved this novel. Not just because of Tripp and Doll, but all the people in this novel. I loved Sass and her bickering with Tank and Rex and Caroline, I can't wait to see where their stories go when it's time. The author did a great job of leaving the story open for Sass so it will leave you wanting more and more and believe me, you'll get it when the next novel comes out. It was a great story with great characters and I cannot wait to read the other books in this series. 5 stars.***Complimentary copy provided by author in exchange for a honest review*** | 5.0 |
| 4633 | Any economics student should read and absorb this, not to mention policy makers. I am not qualified to evaluate his ideas, though it appears he believes the right course was taken in 2009 to avert a really bad nose-dive (or should I say an even worse one)..He offers ideas and prescriptions how to keep the economy from tanking in the near-future, agreeing with the Fed's low interest rate policys, but showing new ideas to reverse any negative course in the future. Apparently, he is a nominal Keynesian. The book itself is a bit of a slog for those unversed, or rusty on the subject (like myself)..But really highly recommended for serious students and decision-makers of/in today's economy! | 4.0 |
| 4634 | Geisler gives answers to questions about Islam. This book helps readers understand Islam in a way that allows one to witness to Muslims. | 4.0 |
| 4635 | As is always the case, this was an awesome book. I finished it in one afternoon and look forward to finishing the series. | 5.0 |
| 4636 | Nice fun read and enjoyed the creative way the emotions flowed. I laughed, cried, and even got mad! Great job! | 5.0 |
| 4637 | The book is cute. Its kid friendly and fun. Nothing crazy or worrisome. Your kid will enjoy it. Its a great gift. | 5.0 |
| 4638 | REVIEW:Karina Halle’s novels are always on my to read a.s.a.p. list every time any are released. I was surprised and super excited when I heard about Love, In English and that it was a deep romance story and not horror. As a big fan of EIT, I couldn’t wait to step outside of horror and step into some steamy romance, which is exactly what I did. Halle has never disappointed me. I have to say this story and the writing is Halle at the top of her game, she created fantastic characters, emotion, all along with her wonderful writing that was top notch.Love, In English follows Vera Miles who decided to take a leap and spend the summer interning toward her astronomy major in Spain. She was excited to assist with English and have conversations with businessmen and women who are learning the language. But what she doesn’t expect is along with meeting new people, she meets a man who changes everything. Mateo Casalles is a successful businessman as well as former sports star; he shares an undeniable connection with Vera that they try not to show. But it’s difficult to resist something that feels so right and with Mateo married and Vera going back to the US they must decide if it’s worth the risk.Vera is a rebel, but a smart one, she loves Astronomy and has deep love music and expressing herself. She is also the very opposite of Mateo, the man she is trying not to fall for. It was interesting watching the slow but very sweet development of friendship between Mateo and Vera, I liked that they talked and learned from each other and didn’t just jump into anything. I was of course worried from the start about Vera doing something that would eventually break her heart, but sometimes love is worth the risk. Vera is a great character, she is flawed and her mistakes cause her heartbreak, but she knows what will make her happy. Her family is slightly focused on and I was shocked by her mother and sister, they were terrible overall and didn’t try to understand Vera. But she has a brother who rocks and is her constant.Mateo is a man whom you can tell misses his life feeling the rush of his sport, but his business is something he needs to focus on now. He also has a daughter whom he adores and would do anything and everything for, along with a wife who he hasn’t felt a connection for, for a long time. I had no idea how Vera and Mateo’s story was going to work, someone was going to get hurt, especially with him being married. I was shocked with the outcome and there were so many emotions and mistakes from both Mateo and Vera. There would never be an easy way to handle what happens but Halle’s writing eases the story along perfectly by making you feel the love and the hope that both characters are looking for.Overall this was a romance I was looking for, so different from what I’ve read, since there are so many reason this romance shouldn’t happen. But nonetheless there were tons of wonderful secondary characters that bring to life a summer of passion, romances, secrets and heartbreak. I look forward to more romance stories from Karina Halle, her writing really captured something special in this book.RECOMMENDATION:This is a new adult romance story with some mature content meant for readers 18+. Fans of the Sea Breeze series by Abbi Glines and Wait for You by J. Lynn will love, Love, In English by Karina Halle. | 5.0 |
| 4639 | I loved this novel and its characters. So well done, drawing you in from the very beginning. When I finished it I missed the long time friends and their town in Wisconsin. | 5.0 |
| 4640 | Short but full of action and romance. No a bit of wasted space in the book. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. If you like police action with your romance you are going to LOVE this book, so don't wait, buy it right now and sit back and be treated to some really great FBI shifter action! | 5.0 |
| 4641 | I got this for our July summer vacation trip to Boston and the surrounding area. My wife and I have a three day conference in Boston, and then we will have a week to vacation in the surrounding area. It is a neat driving opportunity, and I hope to complete 2 or 3 ideas from the book. I will update in August when we have finished out trip /vacation.Even with smartphones, and GPS, and different apps to make life easier; this compact (non-energy draining, snail technology) little book is cool. Tons of neat info in it, it is very compact, and will fit into a glove box. I hope this helps. | 5.0 |
| 4642 | I wish I could have just 10 minutes in the mind of Karina Halle! What a magnificent place that must be. She's crazy talented, brilliant beyond words and can write ANYTHING! Her collection is so diverse it's maddening to the layperson...me.I have been team JAVI since Sins & Needles Call me sick, twisted or dirty, I don't care. I've always seen the sensitive, needy, vulnerable man beneath the "soulless monster."Javier has been seeking his angel since Ellie, his last true love."Why do you want to break me so badly?" -Luisa"Because I want to destroy beautiful things before they can destroy me." -JavierJavier, is one of the most powerful men in his business. He takes what he wants, maiming, or killing those in his path. He wants power and all that it brings; money, nice clothes, nice homes, and respect. And, he wants Luisa. He makes no apologies, lives by one moral code, his promise.Luisa, a former beauty queen, can't catch a break. She's lived a life of poverty, with two ailing parents and worked for a lecherous boss as she tried to support her family. Fate was not kind to Luisa, she was "forced" into marrying a vicious, abusive top drug lord - Salvador Reyes. She is a strong woman, with a hidden defiance that keeps her alive.Javier's goal, take over a shipping lane from Salvador Reyes, he sees Luisa as his bargaining tool. She sees him as the lesser of two evils.He needed his HEA! and, I needed more of this book. The ending came too soon. I gasped, and yelled at my iPad willing more of his story to appear. I NEED to know what happens with Luisa and Javier, but more than that, I want to see his destiny fulfilled:"My destiny was constantly being rewritten and it would continue to be until it was fulfilled. Until I was at the top of the world and I had everything I'd ever wanted at my feet. Until I could crash everything with none of the mercy that was bestowed upon me."The question that comes to my mind is, for someone in his business, can they ever feel fulfilled? Or are they always searching, seeking, working to tear down the next person while continuing to claw their way higher? Will the top be high enough? Now with his queen by his side, can he find the peace he's been seeking?"After all, a kingdom was only as good as it's ruler, and a king and queen could do more damage together than a king alone."***4 1/2 - 5 Stars*** | 5.0 |
| 4643 | Book Three of the series and just as good as book two. By the way book one Plain Perfect is a good place to start. | 5.0 |
| 4644 | Just didn't care for the book. Too predicable. . Some what mindless reading. I really don't have more to say. | 2.0 |
| 4645 | I read all the reviews on this one and really sounded like it would be a good read, but unfortunately, this book is really bad. The plot is very confusing. I could not understand half the writing. The story just did not make any sense to me, it kept jumping around. I really tried to keep reading it, but I gave up not even half way thru. Just didn't get it. | 2.0 |
| 4646 | I enjoyed reading this-no particular reason.....It was well written andvery believable and Iwould recommend toall readers.... | 4.0 |
| 4647 | I am quickly becoming a Cano fan. This is my second read and I'm very impressed with the author's ability to write different genres and with such diversity. (This is unrelated to the book but since I'm starting with author praise I'm going to add that 10% of all sale prices are donated to the ASPCA as per the author profile. I give applause for this).This book has such a unique perspective and I love so much a story that comes at least in part in letter form. This is the story of many women and their friendship, their relationships with their family, and their ability to gather their strength and accept their powerless realities.Lakeisha is a prison employee who shows us the lives of several inmates .. Kristen mostly .. by way of the letters they send and receive. I've never had a glimpse into prison so I found this book fascinating for that aspect alone! Then the lives and stories of these women just kept me compelled and I devoured the book. You will too! | 5.0 |
| 4648 | Grammar was a little rough, but not as rough as what this poor girl went through. It's a view into a harsh reality for some girls. :( | 5.0 |
| 4649 | I waited for this book for years. It was a very good sequel. The differences between the characters over years was enlightening. | 5.0 |
| 4650 | This new author is creative and very witty in the dialog of the characters. Have been looking for something lighthearted and yet sexy. This is all that! Will look for more from this author. | 5.0 |
| 4651 | Wow! To say that each book gets better is an understatement! I have loved every single one of MS Brannon's books so far, and even when I tell myself there is no way that the next book can be better than the previous I am shocked to contradict myself!Blind Love is book 3 in the Sulfur Height series, this book follows Delilah and Jake's relationship. But what I enjoy most about this series is that we not only get an insight into this one couple and their relationship, we get to see what is going on with the rest of the group and their troubles and hardships. A big chunk of the book includes scenes or things that we read about in Tragic Love while reading about Drake and Presley's relationship. I enjoyed seeing things from these different point of views. Seeing and understanding things from Jake and Delilah's perspectives.In Tragic Love we got a little hints as to a connection between Delilah and Jake, but this book gives us the full story of these two. WOW! What a story it was!! I always thought of Jake as being the jerkish one, and not really interested in him, Reggie always seemed to be the most interesting one for me. But BOY OH BOY! Did he have a story to share with us. There are so many more layers to Jake that we did not know of, layers that only Delilah was able to uncover and unfold. She was able to bring his walls down and see the real Jake, a Jake that no one had been able to see before. She was also able to bring him a sense of hope, and make him WANT to be a better person!There is so much more to Delilah as well. There is a side to her that no one has been able to see as well. A side that Jake brings out in her, but with that new Delilah comes a small sense of helplessness. Delilah loves this new side of her, she finally feels as if she is where she should be. But she also knows that she has a responsibility to her family to do what they believe is the right thing. Coming from a high society family seems to be the biggest obstacle to Delilah's happiness.Throughout the book we see Delilah and Jake struggle with their happiness. Will life finally give them a break and allow them to be happy? Will the entire Evans household be able to find happiness or are they all destined to a life filled with constant obstacles?The way that MS Brannon is able to immerse myself into their world is incredible. I feel as if I am part of their little mixed up family. I laugh with them and cry with them, as well as want to strangle them sometimes and make them come to their senses. Every happy moment and every sad/tragic one I felt as if I was going through with them as well. Her way of writing is magical and seems to be getting better and better as each book goes by! I love her style of writing and this wonderful series! Cannot wait to read more from her!! | 5.0 |
| 4652 | This is one of those rare books that is almost impossible to explain in a way that does it justice. Anything I seem to come up with just doesn't seem like it explains it in a way that comes close to how I felt reading it. I have never personally read a book like this before. I'm not sure if there are many out there, but I can't imagine them being half as good.NOW is written in first person, and that was probably the best decision. Ever. It really helped me feel a connection to the main character. Reading this book puts you on your own personal thought provoking and emotional journey right along side the protagonist.Overall the book is written very well. The plot is well thought out and executed. Highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 4653 | I loved all four books and all the characters in the book. However, Cole you have to come out with book number 5 something's and people are still out their. Why did you have to kill Cam...lol great read and Author Cole Hart you did your thang. | 5.0 |
| 4654 | Compelling story which creates good book club discussion. Was glad it was suggested as I really enjoyed reading the book. | 5.0 |
| 4655 | I love Christin Lovell. She writes BBW without all of the "I am not good enough, but a man lets me see that I am" stuff so many have. This is a fun, short and hot read. Daisy is spunky, unique and compassionate. Coop is professional and sweet, and intelligent. He also knows that falling in love with Daisy is not OK because of their working relationship. Daisy's husband and girlfriend round out the cast with their own quirks and love of Daisy. This is the perfect read to snuggle up with a cup of cocoa with on a cold afternoon. | 4.0 |
| 4656 | What a mish mash of confusion. The woman in the story may be an ertomaniac, but for the reader, she's delusional and obsessive compulsive. The nut is cracked on this one and not in a good way. New Orleans is only represented by landmarks, street names and trolleys. Any other resemblance is purely accidental. I finished it, just to see the woman get help, but she didn't. The author writes well, but I have to wonder if she doesn't have a couple of screws that require tightening of her own. | 2.0 |
| 4657 | Very interesting. I learned more about soy sauce than I ever dreamed and in a very well written and interesting story of business, love and heartbreak. Clearly a new and interesting format. | 4.0 |
| 4658 | This is amazing story that leads two women born hundreds of years apart to life's greatest gift the circle of life & how love is the truth of life's circle. | 5.0 |
| 4659 | Kevin Weeks' autobiography Brutal, at first glance, is an unflinching look under the manhole cover into the subterranean world of the Irish Mob, specifically the Winter Hill gang run by Whitey Bulger. Unlike The Departed, there's no glam-boy high spots or Jack Nicholson hijinks. All we've got here is the memories of a man who survived a vicious childhood with a failed prizefighting Dad and an auspicious amateur boxing career as a teen to become a particularly 'brutal' neighborhood goon under the guidance of Bulger. After a decade of robbery, extortion, drug dealing and murder, Weeks discovers the hard way there is no honor among thieves. His narrative, once you settle into it, is a revealing insight that proves both a worthy and informative read.Weeks started his career of thuggery as a bouncer at a South Boston nightclub. He was noticed by Bulger and his partner Stephen Flemmi and soon hired on as Bulger's driver and bodyguard. The gang leaders were impressed by Weeks' moneymaking abilities and sanctioned a lucrative loansharking enterprise that made Weeks a wealthy man in a relatively short time. It was Bulger's extortion racket that led to their participation and eventual control of South Boston's drug trade. They began shaking down the top drug dealers in the area, and when their hauls began to include exceeding amounts of high-price drugs, the gang eventually entered the drug trade. Weeks reveals how Bulger's idiosyncracies as well as his sense of loyalty and brutal methods of retribution created a mythic aura about the gang leader. Bulger would not allow heroin or PCP in his neighborhood but distributed recreational drugs such as marijuana, hashish and cocaine in building a multimillion dollar empire in South Boston.The Winter Hill gang's excursion into narcotics is what eventually led to their downfall. One of Bulger's top enforcers, Red Shea, was the target of a major investigation led by the DEA, the Boston PD and the Massachusetts State Police. His arrest and conviction put Whitey Bulger on the run, and left Weeks in virtual control of the gang. As second-in-command, the Feds refocused their sights on him, and in November 1999 Weeks was arrested and indicted on a 29-count RICO charge. To his shock, he found that Bulger had become an FBI informant and that his legendary hit man John Martorano had turned State witness as a result. This caused Weeks to cooperate with authorities as well.His friends, family and neighbors lambasted Weeks, calling him "Kevin Squeals" as news of his compliance went public. AS the trial progressed, there was less sympathy for Bulger as it was revealed how long his complicity with the Feds had endured. One of his key connections, FBI agent John Connelly, was sent to prison for obstruction of justice for having tipped off Bulger that the RICO indictment was pending. Weeks was eventually convicted and sent to prison. Upon his release in 2005, he refused induction into the Witness Protection Program, preferring to face his problems rather than "hide like a coward". This book is a result of his collaboration with writer Phyllis Karas shortly after his release.This is a fast-paced, easy read that sheds light on the personalities and psychology of both Weeks and Bulger, as well as the life and times of the South Boston mob. At first Weeks comes across as a knuckle-dragging thug, but he helps you understand the twists and turns that can change a man's life as he places his principles in greater compromise. Love him or hate him, Brutal ensures you may never forget him. | 5.0 |
| 4660 | I really like th guy until the beatings and the abusive marriage. lil is still lucky to be alive. I'm literally smiling Lily is still alive! | 4.0 |
| 4661 | A bit long at times a lot of the details could have been minimized. All together a good story. Love happy endings. | 3.0 |
| 4662 | I cannot wait for book 2 this is a good one ~ If you love a good alpha male Jordan Silver pins it every time you cannot go wrong ~ I buy every one of her books when they come out and have never been disappointed she is one of my favorite authors. I never hesitate to click "Buy" | 5.0 |
| 4663 | Jennifer Rothschild tackles the hard questions in her book, God is Just Not Fair, and it's a beautifully vulnerable and powerful read. Blind at the age of 15, she's no stranger to struggles and the need to overcome. But at age 40, she faced a bout of depression that challenged her faith in a new way. So she writes about doubting God--His existence, His presence, and His love-- from a personal and Scriptural perspective and tells about how God walked her through that season of a new kind of darkness.The book is divided into six main parts, each covering a different question like: Are you fair, do you err, do you hear prayer, do you care, are you aware, and are you there? Each section is further divided into short, easy-to-read chapters.In the tradition of David, Asaph, Job, Habakkuk and others in Scripture, she is willing to be honest about how life is hard sometimes and it's difficult to have that faith and trust God despite the circumstances. It's not easy to cling to the truth of God's Word. But the title of the book itself is powerful. No, God isn't "fair," not in the way we usually mean that. We think that means that God has to treat us all the same. After all, if God were "Fair," we'd receive the punishment and judgment we really deserve instead of His amazing grace. Instead of being "fair," God is "Just." He is right and true and always brings beauty out of the dustiest pile of ashes.She covered many of the most-beloved and well-worn Biblical accounts in this book, but even the long-term Christians will probably learn something new. I did!One of my favorite sections of the book was her story of being the guest speaker at a church that taught that everyone who has faith gets healed, and Christians are all blessed and happy all the time and if they aren't, something is wrong with them. She spoke the truth they didn't want to hear, but that Jesus Himself told us, "In this world, you will have trouble...but take heart, I have overcome the world."I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” | 5.0 |
| 4664 | The lead story in Rose of Sharon, "Man With a Canvas Bag," culminates with a note of hope: "We are heading toward something so...so incredible, so beautiful, so indescribably wonderful, that when at last it happens, everyone will look back at all the savagery, all the starvation, all the disease and suffering and loneliness and fear and misery, and as one will say 'It was worth it. To get here, to achieve this wondrous thing...all of the pain and anguish suffered by every living thing since the beginning of time was worth it.'"That is a bold promise for a collection that doesn't shy away from suffering, loneliness, fear and misery. Many of the stories are tough to read, but readers can trust Gary Braunbeck to not leave them lingering too deeply in any one color of darkness for too long. The collection is carefully ordered with an eye toward maintaining a balance of emotional resonances. Even so, this is a book that goes beyond the typical review compliment of "Couldn't put it down" and enters the realm of books that must be put down every so often, because the author somehow manages to pack more feelings onto the page than it is possible for a person to feel in the time it takes to read the words, notwithstanding the less emotionally taxing stories interspersed with the gut punchers.Stick with Rose of Sharon to the end, though, because it is worth it. "Matthew in the Morning," the closing story of the collection, delivers on the promise of the collection's opening. It might not be quite the transcendent epiphany foretold in "Man With a Canvas Bag," but for all the anguish it adds to the stew of fear and pain and regret that the collection blends, "Matthew in the Morning" leaves us remembering that there are people in the world who will quarantine a little bit of the darkness within themselves to spare others the pain of letting it out in the world. Few of the stories are particularly happy (a pattern well-known to readers familiar with Braunbeck's work), but as a whole, the collection is surprisingly optimistic. | 5.0 |
| 4665 | Teaches children how to deal with their feelings and emotions and makes them think about their behavior. Good teaching tool. | 5.0 |
| 4666 | This book will have you wanting more but don't worry AJ Harmon gives you more. I enjoyed that this book wasn't just a sappy love story they had to fight for it, yes you are left with wanting more but that is how series works you don't have all your answers till the end of the series not the end of each book. You meet Matt and Janie in this book but you also get a glimpse of what is to come. I couldn't wait to read book 2. | 5.0 |
| 4667 | Once again Jessica writes a wonderful story that continues the series with a fresh direction, but revisits past couples. She ties them together beautifully. | 5.0 |
| 4668 | Yang Martel once again uses animals (as in "Life of Pi")to tell an emotional story about the Holocaust. This is very well written and the imagery can cause the reader to experience revulsion about the inhumanity of man. | 4.0 |
| 4669 | This book offers solutions for the chronic pain that people with Fibromyalgia face everyday. If you or someone you know has Fibromyalgia I highly recommend purchasing this book! | 5.0 |
| 4670 | Sorry but have been in and out of the hospital since mid-December and am really behind in my reading. Also, my Kindle and I are out of alighment and I need to do is get sraight with Amazon.! I've never had a problem getting straight with Amazon, but I'm too tired to go the process at this time. | 5.0 |
| 4671 | i have read all of the books in the Random series and they keep getting better. Darla is a great character and I just love her attitude. I would love to meet Trevor because he is my favorite. Joe is great too. The stories are out there and funny as heck. Cant wait for the rest in this series which of course I hope are ALOT more. Also enjoying the eden series as well | 5.0 |
| 4672 | Just read this a few days ago. I kept forgetting that I knew the end, that these were real live people and most of them would die. I'd find myself wondering how it would end and then would say to myself, " Maggie Brown lives. Mrs, Futrelle lives, Mr. Futrelle dies, etc.I have read others like the Amelia Earhanrt book and Pearl Harbor book, but this may be my favorite. | 5.0 |
| 4673 | I have read many historical romance books and usually only write a review for the ones I love or hate and this one I loved! The story from start to finish was great! I loved that it continued as well in the perfect gentleman, | 5.0 |
| 4674 | I have been eagerly anticipating this book for a while.For fans of the series it will not disappoint.In this book the story goes into a very deep and dark part of the SOF world.It is very fast paced and well written and one really gets to see a different side of Deckard.The bad guys are well thought out with my favorite being a guy called "The Operator" all I can say is he is one scary dude and I hope not based on someone real.There are some good twist to the story and it might offend some.I strongly recommend reading the introduction and the afterword of the story.It will give some insight as to why Jack choose to write this story.This is the best of the Deckard books in my opinion. | 5.0 |
| 4675 | This was a very informative book and was written to be easily read. Great shape and the service was awesome. | 5.0 |
| 4676 | This is a very good read. So be sure to read the rest of the MORENO BROTHERS series in this set. THANKS for such an awesome read. | 5.0 |
| 4677 | One of the best of the genre. Captivating and quick moving. An exiting read and one I recommend. Thank you | 5.0 |
| 4678 | Okay, now I understand why the first book ended the way it did. This is a series! Duh! This series would make a great movie. | 4.0 |
| 4679 | I don't know anything about poker but I loved the book . I think anyone else would also. Thrilling read. | 5.0 |
| 4680 | You will Love the book but you can't read just one, you will be hooked and want to read them all. | 5.0 |
| 4681 | David Forsyth, famous to me for writing Zombie story's, so imagine my surprise when I opened this book.Page turner, is an under statement, the build up was fantastic, the characters very believable, the story line was amazing and what was happening around the world was just frustrating.Looking forward to book two and still waiting for the next instalment of the Flotilla series.Forget Zombies for just a little while and enjoy a well written story that will still have you sitting on the edge of your seats. | 5.0 |
| 4682 | I originally began reading the Cat series by Joan D. Vinge when I was a sophomore in high school. I was instantly hooked by the foul-mouthed, lonely teenager hybrid known as "Cat." From the get-go I was hooked.At the time, I read the books out of order (I read Catspaw first because the public library in the town where I lived didn't have the first book.)It wasn't until after I read the third book,Dreamfall, that I learned about book #1 and found a copy through inter-library loan and read it..Now, several years later, after strolling around my new local library, looking for new authors to read, I spotted, Psion, Catspaw and Dreamfall on the shelf. I snatched all three up and excitedly took them home.I've now finished re-reading Psion and again, I enjoyed the ride. This book makes me feel so many things that trying to put them in words will not even do it justice.I would HIGHLY recommend this book to any science fiction fan and to YA readers. | 4.0 |
| 4683 | Really good read, good rhythm. Despite the main character and subject matter, this book isn't preachy. Very poignant at times. I'd like to read the sequel (and wish there was a prequel). | 5.0 |
| 4684 | Yet another wonderful book by Elle. I really hope there are more in this series. They're lol funny, have you in tears, and have your nerves going all in one. I normally don't write reviews (I always rare, which Elle is almost always a five star in my opinion), but as other reviewers said, this was the best out of the three. And there could be so much more to their stories....I want to know more!!! Keep up the wonderful writing Elle. I love your work. | 5.0 |
| 4685 | A great book to see other sides of the stories!! It's great to see parts that didn't make the books too. I love Savannah and Kayden and I'm sad that their story is over. | 5.0 |
| 4686 | This has to be one of the best bargains among eBOOKS.Four great novels and three shortish stories involving a small but lethal American Special Forces Team all at one low price that can only be described as H. Rider Haggard on triple steroids. The action and cliffhangers never let off from start to finish leaving the reader exhausted. One must suspend belief as the improbable adventures unfold.We first meet the Team in "Ambush" a short story set in a Mexican jungle. Their assignment is to rescue captives taken by a drug cartel but they are not helped by a protective jaguar Team Leader Brandt and his team complete their mission against all odds and we learn how Corporal Lopez can drive anything that comes his way. Set for home and well-earned rest they find themselves sent to the Ecuadorian jungle to transport an attractive lady scientist to Paris."30 Pieces of Silver" starts with us back in 1st century Jerusalem on the eve of The Crucifixion then to modern Paris and a suicide bomber, then that jungle in Ecuador where Dr Rebecca Monroe seems in deep trouble with local Indians. Our Team rescue her but things were not as they seemed. Back to Judea in 14 AD, all most confusing but read on, this is essential to the series. We meet up with some real villains back in the jungle but Rebecca is rescued and flown to Paris. Rest assured all will eventually be clear.They land in Belgium and only just manage to escape with their lives before arriving in Paris and more troubles as they learn more about a Cult bent on destroying them and events in Judea centuries before, Rebecca and the Team travel to Budapest in search of more clues and we learn about the ancient Jewish community there. There are several cliffhanging crises in Hungary when they seek for clues that could lead to the remains of Jesus's Disciples. Even those of The Messiah himself but they survive to reach Turkey.and more dramatic actions culminating in the destruction of two important historical monuments, first in a long series of disasters. All this and more in a single novel. "The Betrayed" is an entertaining collection full of action but it is only the start as subsequent stories continue the Team's travels. Carolyn McCrae has researched the history of several great religions, much of this information was new to me but was confirmed in Internet searches.It is beyond my ability to go into details of the other novels and short stories in this collection in a short space. If you enjoy good thrillers believe me this is for you and you have hardly started yet. | 5.0 |
| 4687 | We begin our adventure when we join Dr. Rex Hudson and his research assistant Leesa on the top of Machu Picchu. They are on the precipice of a discovery after studying the notes of a Hiram Bingham, a noted American Explorer. When Rex and Leesa follow the clues, it leads them to a mysterious stone obelisk.Little do they know, that removing the obelisk and transporting it home, will upset time itself.Upon Dr Hudson's return, he begins to study the obelisk, with the help of his precocious twins, Lewis and Eva. All of a sudden the threesome find themselves being sucked into the mysterious object they are studying.The next thing they know, they find themselves in Time Square, a seemingly magical place where every point of time passes through. Unfortunately, in their abrupt exit they managed to leave behind young Thomas. The trio are desperate to get home, when they encounter Charlie Tingleton, Director Of The Department of Breaches.The Hudson's learn very quickly that their removal of the obelisk, set about a change of events called the SHIFT, and that the end of time is at stake. Many travelers who were en-route, during the SHIFT are also lost in time.From here on in, we meet a quirky cast of characters, including a secretary highly skilled at alliteration, and The Governor a straight talking matriarch of Time Square who had me giggling every page she entered.The Hudson's realise they are actually trapped in Time Square and returning home will be harder than they expected. Their mission is to get back to their own time, then embark on the arduous task of returning the Obelisk to its resting place in Machu Picchu.Simple plan really, except an old colleague of Dr Hudson who is hell bent on fame and fortune, steals the Obelisk, in the hope the he can finally steal the rather successful Dr.'s thunder.Dr. Hudson becomes the Director of The Department Of The Lost and the kids volunteer to become rescuers.Here Lewis and Eva join up with two other volunteers to learn the ropes in Max Wells and Razor Sharpe. They all begin their training, when more news comes to light and it is apparent that the rescue mission must begin asap. Hence, Operation Slingshot begins.The kids are off on a mission to Roswell New Mexico in 1947, stay tuned for their further adventures.Meanwhile, a bumbling time agent is dragged out of retirement to solve the mystery of who stole the obelisk from the Hudson's, enter James Blonde.... I have a feeling he is going to make me chuckle on each page too.And thus begins another adventure series!!!!Note I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 4688 | I think that the books just keep getting better and better. I can't wait to read the next book!!!!! :p | 5.0 |
| 4689 | Interesting to read with the benefit of hindsight. Written in 2005 and author discussed the possibility of a housing bubble and stated he saw no evidence of it!!! Primary focus of the book -- contrarian investing was well written. | 4.0 |
| 4690 | It was okay. I have read all the Duggars books and they sorta overlap each other and it's like the same book! Not thrilled with ALOT of there views and actually got the book to find out more...let's just say I seen all I need to. Not a big fan. | 1.0 |
| 4691 | This is a well written book and it has good wheat free recipes to enjoy. The recipes shown in this book are easy to follow and easyto implement even like me who might not be too good in the kitchen also like the fact its easy to digest book. | 4.0 |
| 4692 | The only thing you will be disappointed by is when you have finished the book and are waiting for the next part. I am addicted. I can't get enough of this series. Looking forward to the next book commuting out in a few weeks. Enjoy. | 5.0 |
| 4693 | I am reading this book slowly as the material is dense (though not difficult to understand). Mr. Buhner goes through the history of antibiotics and why they no longer work. With detailed alternatives and their uses, this book is unique and of immense importance for anyone wanting to take charge of their own health. | 5.0 |
| 4694 | I like this book. It gives us a very healthy and delicious recipes using grain. This book is well written and the recipes are easy to follow and understand. It teaches you how to eliminate gluten from your diet. I highly recommend this book to everyone. Good job! | 4.0 |
| 4695 | What a wonderful story this is. Didn't want to put the book down. How sad what children were put though. | 5.0 |
| 4696 | This book goes along with the other 4 books I purchased about gardening; which is going to be our new 2014 project. | 5.0 |
| 4697 | Set mostly in 1940s and '50s Mississippi, this is the story of Betty Jewel, an impoverished rural girl made good as a budding jazz singer ... Until she discovers she's pregnant. Alone, she is forced to quit her career and return to the life she swore she'd put behind her for good. Devoted to her daughter, Billie Jo, Betty Jewel vows her daughter will escape the life she herself couldn't quite. And then, when Billie Jo is 10, Betty Jewel discovers she won't be around to see that promise through and begins searching for a substitute.Until that point--which is early in the story--THE SWEETEST HALLELUJAH presented what at least seemed like a realistic portrait of life in the south for an uneducated, single mother of color, after that the race issue seem more muddled. Sometimes it's a primary plot point, at the forefront of Billie Jo's tale, and other times it seems to take on an almost modern tone. Meaning: not altogether ignored, but far more liberally accepted than in any pre-Civil Rights Mississippi I've ever read or heard about before. Not to say the things described in the book didn't actually happen in that time period (well, the general relationships at least), just that they wouldn't have been so open and easy as they are portrayed.All in all this was a well-written, compelling tale of women, mothering, love and friendship ... Just don't read it for a historically accurate viewpoint. It's more a fairy tale of the deep south. | 4.0 |
| 4698 | This book should be listed as light porn. The story base was very good and I would have read it all if every page didn't have a swollen member, or a female body part excited. | 1.0 |
| 4699 | The ancient art and science of Feng Shui is a great way for people in th emodern world to create a good feeling about the spaces we occupy. It really does work and this handy book shows you how to go about doing it for yourself. It really works - | 5.0 |
| 4700 | i found the first half of the book interesting but the last half was far-fetched and poorly written. Almost as if it had been written by two different people. I finished the book but was glad when it ended. I could only give it a 3 star for these reasons. In fairness to Payne, I will try another of her books. | 3.0 |
| 4701 | This is a must read for any student of the Viet Nam War. Carefully researched and documented, this book recounts the many efforts to recover Americans who were captured and held as prisoners of war in North Vietnam. | 5.0 |
| 4702 | I've been hoping that the world of IBKC would make it to the printed page and it does NOT disappoint! All the wonder of the blog is here - the gorgeous photos that capture kittens like noone else, the clever captions and stories, plus some helpful tips about kitten care and what they like, galleries of certain poses...I just love it. This is what the blog has done so well for so many years plus some added features, all in one place for easy browsing. I bought several as gifts to introduce the IBKC world to my friends. I also like that it's friendly for all ages. Laurie Cinotto is not only a talented writer and photographer, but she did a great job creating a book that encapsulates YEARS of what it's like to be a kitten foster mom and shares all that she's learned along the way. Everyone I've given a copy to is over the moon, there's just no other book like it. | 5.0 |
| 4703 | What a wonderful read, Deacon and Jenna had been friends from childhood. A kiss one drunken night changes everything. They both run from their confusing feelings. Five and half years later Jenna returns home. Running into Deacon again brings out all those old feelings and confusion. They spend so much time running from each other instead of discussing it seems as if they will never get anywhere. As some ending. | 5.0 |
| 4704 | kept me going from the beginning to the end. plenty of intrigue, suspense, and surprises. Another great.book.by a great author | 5.0 |
| 4705 | Oh yes I have a new book boyfriend !!! Devon what will you do to Chrissy ?? Oh I can't wait to read more ... Could not put this book down .. Hurry August I want more ! | 5.0 |
| 4706 | Carolyn McCray is my writer of choice for long hauls from Mexico to Europe! She has me shaking my head at the antics of the hero and heroine of this exciting Techno-Thriller. I would never have discovered her work were it not from recommendations of others. Buy one, then take this series. What an amazing wild ride! | 5.0 |
| 4707 | I found the main character strong for the period of time she was born in. I was rooting for her all along. Her guardians were key to the story line and held my interest all the way to the end. | 4.0 |
| 4708 | GOOD READING...enough twists to keep you wanting to turn those pages... if you like the South and the law, you should read this! | 5.0 |
| 4709 | I love this book! It is interactive and simple. It makes you want to read it over and over again. It is magical. | 5.0 |
| 4710 | Wow ... just ... WowReading this made me feel as if I've just taken a trip into the Twilight Zone.Well done, Evans! | 5.0 |
| 4711 | This was purchased as a gift, and the reader has read it several times. This is a book which I highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 4712 | Fan-freaking-static book. Awesome characters! Laugh out load moments. The drama didn't go on and on. I am defiantly going to refer this series to friends!! | 5.0 |
| 4713 | Good Book and an interesting plot. | 4.0 |
| 4714 | My husband got this for Christmas and read nonstop until he finished it. He thoroughly enjoyed it and inspired me to read it too. King usually ends his books weird but this one must have been more reasonable. | 5.0 |
| 4715 | Our grandson, who is 8 years old, asked for another book in the Hardy Boys series for Christmas so we got him this one. He has not read it yet but was excited when he opened it! | 5.0 |
| 4716 | Below, I've compared 10 different flower/plant ID books.My review of this book is #10 in the list of books below.My rating reflects how easy I think it is to use thisbook to look up and find an unknown flower. The numberof pages I've listed do not include the appendix,glossary, bibliography, or index.For me to rate a "flower ID book" as 5 stars, it musthave the following attributes:A. It is ordered by color.B. The edges of the pages are color coded to makeit easy to find the color of flower you want.C. If a flower comes in more than one main color, it isincluded in each of the appropriate color sections.D. At least 1/2 page of text is provided to describethe overall plant, its leaves, its seeds/fruits, itsflowers, petals, and when the flowers typically bloom.E. A range map for where the plant is likelyto be found.F. One or more full pages of photos that show ...a. the full plant in perspective to judge its size,b. photos of various stages of the plant's life,c. a close up of its flower(s),d. a close up of its (various) leaves,e. a close up of its fruits/pods/seeds,f. If the plant has a close look-alike, then namethose look-alikes and provide a description ofthe differences and side-by-side photos thatpoint out these differences.None of the following books have all of the above qualities.1. "Wildflowers of Wisconsin" -- 4.5* (C)2000by Stan Tekiela -- 200 species --6"H x 4-3/8"W x 3/4"D -- 401 pages.Ordered by colors with page edges colored for easy use.Usually 1 left full-page photo with text on right pagegiving details about the flower, leaf, fruit/seed,and overall plant and blooming time details.Occasional photo inset showing the flower, fruit, or leaf.2. "Wildflowers in the Field and Forest" -- 3.5* (C)2006by Stephen Clemants & Carol Gracie -- 1450 species --8-1/4"H x 5-1/2"W x 1"D -- 399 pages.Ordered by colors. The page edges are not colored buta color bar is found 1/4" inside of the left-hand page.6-8 photos of different plants on the right with brieftext describing each plant on the left-hand page,often leaving out crucial details like number of petals.Photos sometimes require use of a magnifying glass tosee the detail. Some (not enough) photos have 1/2" insetshowing the leaf, but this is much too small to discernany detail. Many photos do not show the overall plant,or they show a distant view of the overall plant withno detail of what the flower or leaf looks like.Includes a range map with color coded bloom range date.3. "National Audubon Society - Field Guide to North AmericanWildflowers - Eastern Region" -- 3.5* (C)1995by William A. Niering and Nancy C. Olmstead -- 700 species --7-1/2"H x 4"W x 1-3/8"D -- 826 pages.Ordered by colors. The page edges are not colored buta color bar is found just inside of the left-hand page.2 or 3 photos of different plants are shown on each of thephoto pages, typically 3. Text describing each plant isin a separate section after all of the photos. Only onephoto is provided for each flower. Photos sometimesrequire use of a magnifying glass to see the detail.Many photos do not show the overall plant, or they showa distant view of the overall plant with no detail ofwhat the flower or leaf looks like. The text sectionincludes range maps. The text section also containsanother 300+ entries for which there were no photos.4. "Wildflowers and Ferns of Indiana Forests" -- 3* (C)2012by Michael A. Homoya -- nearly 300 species --8-1/4"H x 4-1/4"W x 7/8"D -- 416 pages.Typically 1 page per species (some more, some less).Text description followed by photo on same or next page.Many photos contain inset showing leaf, seed, fruit,or closeup of flower. Ordered by flower color withpage edges colored for easy use. Flower section ispreceded by sections on ferns and woody vines (somewith flowers), and followed by a section on grasses.5. "Wildflowers Grasses & Other Plants - of theNorthern Plains and Black Hills" -- 3* (C)1992by Theodore Van Bruggen -- 312 species --10"H x 7"W x 1/4"D -- 107 pages.Typically 3 species per page. The text descriptionis beside the plant's photo on the same page. Manyof the photos show the flower without showing anyof the leaves. Some photos show a distant plant sono details of the flower are visible. Ordered byflower color with the edges of the pages color codedto make the flowers easy to find.6. "Peterson Field Guides - Wildflowers - Northeastern/Northcentral North America" -- 3* (C)1968by Roger Tory Peterson & Margaret McKenny -- 1344 species --7-1/8" x 4-1/2" x 7/8" -- 394 pages.Typically 6 to 10 species for each 2 page spread.A paragraph of text on the left-hand page describesthe corresponding species drawn on the right-hand page.There are no photos -- just drawings. Very few of thedrawings are in color. Often there is insufficientdetail to discern between similar-looking species.Important plant attributes have arrows pointing tothat attribute in the drawing. Some of the drawingpages are overly crowded with too many species.Ordered by colors, but only the first few pages havethe color on the page edges.7. "Weeds of the West" -- 3* (C)1996by Tom D. Whitson, and 6 others -- 300 species --9"H x 6"W x 1-3/8"D -- 601 pages.Typically 2 pages per species. The first page is afull page photo. The second page is a text descriptionfollowed by 2 smaller photos showing details of theplant. Not all of the plants have obvious flowers.Since it is not ordered by flower color, there is noeasy way to look up an unknown flower, but the photosare great ! If you find a close match in some otherflower ID book, you could use the index in this bookto find better photos to verify your result.8. "Forest Plants of the Southeast and Their Wildlife Uses" --2.5* (C)2005 by James H. & Karl V. Miller -- 182+ species --9-1/4"H x 6-1/4"W x 7/8"D -- 415 pages.Typically 2 pages per genus. The text description on theleft-hand page is followed by 1 or more photos on theright-hand page. Ordered by plant type (broadleaf herbs,grasses, woody, shrubs, etc.) and ordered by genus withinthe type. Each entry contains 1 or more species but notnecessarily all of the species within that genus. Photosfrequently include the plant in various stages of theplant's life, or closeups of plant parts. I rated thisbook higher than my usual because of this. Since it isnot ordered by flower color, there is no easy way tolook up an unknown flower. If you find a close matchin some other ID book, you could use the index in thisbook to find better photos to verify your result.The author doesn't seem to know the difference betweenWood Sorrel and Sheep Sorrel on pages 138-139 -- SheepSorrel is listed again on page 164.9. "Newcomb's Wildflower Guide" -- 2* (C)1977by Lawrence Newcomb -- 1375 species --7-3/4"H x 4-3/4"W x 3/4"D -- 463 pages.Typically 6 to 10 species for each 2 page spread.A paragraph of text on the left-hand page may describeone of the species drawn on the right-hand page.Some paragraphs have no corresponding drawing.There are no photos -- just drawings. Very few of thedrawings are in color. Often there is insufficientdetail to discern between similar-looking species.Not ordered by color, so extremely difficult to locatean unknown flower unless you know everything aboutthe plant's leaves, etc.10. "Field Guide to Indiana Wildflowers" -- 2* (C)2000by Kay Yatshievych -- 1564 species --8-1/2"H x 5-1/2"W x 7/8"D -- 318 pages.5 to 8 species descriptions per page. 0 to 4 photos perpage with the text description on the same page (not allspecies have a photo), with 2-3 photos being typicalon each page. Not all photos show the leaf. Few photosshow fruit or seed. Not all photos show the flower veryclearly. Not ordered by flower color and thus no easyway to look up an unknown flower. | 2.0 |
| 4717 | I love this book because it is so mysterious and it is funny at the same time...love divinity chavez | 5.0 |
| 4718 | I loved this book the pace was good the characters great and I'm hoping for a book two. Go get it. | 5.0 |
| 4719 | Which means you are basically Queen Mabs Hatchet Man. Everyone is wary that you are about to become a monster and Mab wants your soul. So how do you keep most of Chicago from being destroyed and keeping the Winter Court Elves from trying to kill you along with everyone else. Jim Butcher does it again. | 5.0 |
| 4720 | I loved this book. Schubert writes amazing characters that show depth and compassion. Definitely earned it's place in my 'best of' list of books | 5.0 |
| 4721 | Pretty creepy!! From this I am sure "The City" will be creepy too! Since I love creepy tales that is fine with me. I am a BIG Stephen King fan & hadn't read Koontz in a long time. | 4.0 |
| 4722 | There are many people who are in denial about whether they have depression or not and it is costing them their health. This book offers so straight forward advice on how to identify whether or not you have depression or anxiety. If you suspect you do it is always a good idea to seek professional help but there also many little things you can do daily to help boost your self-esteem. | 4.0 |
| 4723 | I was very pleasantly surprised with the characters and the story that incorporates aliens in current day. The main characters' relationship is fun and is used successfully in how they deal with the clearly strange situations in which they find themselves. The writing kept me engaged and I ended up reading it through in two sittings. I look forward to future books in the Rust & Relics line and plan to read other books by Buroker. | 5.0 |
| 4724 | EVERY THING HE WRITES I READ AND ENJOY MORE THAN THE LAST ONE..WILL KEEP READING HIS STUFF FOR EVER.. | 5.0 |
| 4725 | Highly recommend this book. I started the book and couldn't put it down. Lots of perspectives that make you think about how much more you can do to succeed in life. | 5.0 |
| 4726 | Very good story using a variety of speculative science, sometimes overstated. I'm still not exactly sure what the purpose was for the story aside from re-establishing contact (being deliberately vague). I think a bit more could have been given at the end simply to provide a clearer idea to the reader of where the story was going (instead of an essentially raw break for book two). Good read though. | 4.0 |
| 4727 | Clear author's voice. Very Sam Spade Detective. Fun read but not sure I would recommend it. | 3.0 |
| 4728 | The Fine Line is a good title for this book. It definitely walked a fine line between entertaining and utterly frustrating with an emphasis on the latter. I will admit that I was utterly absorbed at times at the sheer drama on every page similar to how I am when watching E! reality shows however at times it was simply.too.much.Liv is a teenage girl who has never once had a man in her life that didn’t let her down. Watching the endless parade of “fathers” whom she bonded with walk out the door when their relationships with her mother ended has left her hurt and distrustful of the promises and sweet nothings any boy whispers in her ear. Until she meets Logan, a street racer with sweet and kind side, she connects with him immediately and they build a really touching friendship. It’s clear both want more but Liv’s refusal to give in to her heart pulls them both into a dysfunctional relationship where one minute they are soulmates and the next openly flirting with other people to make the other one jealous and prove they don’t care.Like the plot itself the characters both entertained me and drove me mad however I have to commend Kobishop’s writing skills because she did make sure I was fully invested in the characters’ development and storyline.While I could understand Liv’s hurt and lack of trust, I didn’t buy the lengths she went to protect herself given the stable relationship her mother is involved in when Liv meets Logan. At times she came across a bit overdramatic which given she’s already a teenage girl and drama is part of the package was impressive albeit eye-roll inducing. I really liked Logan for the most part, he definitely seemed like a cute, fun guy that could draw Liv out of her protective armour and I loved their friendship and how they supported each other in particular when Liv met Logan’s family and helped him engage with a difficult situation. However as their feelings deepened for each other their friendship took a turn for the worst pretty quickly and while the tension of a “Will they, won’t they?” relationship is always compelling the push/pull in this book was supremely annoying. Both characters would say one thing and then do another. Both would openly flirt with other people in an effort to make the other person jealous and then act annoyed when the tables were turned. At times Logan behaved controlling towards Liv and made outrageous demands on her and literally tried to drag her away from other boys which disappointed me. As two people who were clearly perfect for each other and incapable of simply being friends it sucked to watch them deliberately hurt each other. As the book went on I felt like it ran out of steam as the back and forth meant it lost its momentum and emotional effect on the reader as the plotline became predictable. Despite this the book remained at all times utterly readable and I needed to keep going no matter what.Overall for a debut novel I thought The Fine Line was enjoyable, compelling and stylistically accomplished however it was let down by the melodramatic plot and the constant conflict followed by resolution too easily achieved. Fun sweet and entertaining I’d recommend this to readers who love NA and don’t mind angst-ridden on-off relationships that are chock full of drama! | 3.0 |
| 4729 | This is a miniseries. The first book left on a cliffhanger and so did this one. So just beware. Grr, I hated that though.We ended the first book with her hearing the voice of her rapist. He was in her home and he was marrying his sister. What a nightmare? Helen (aka Winter) felt like she was in a nightmare and was in a state of shock.She tries to avoid him and tries to tell her sister about him. But she doesn’t want to hear it. She is pregnant with his child and she knows he isn’t perfect but that’s all she wants to know. Her sister tells her that he does push himself on her sometimes. Her sister blames it on herself for not wanting to be in the mood all the time.Then Garrett (aka rapist) corners Helen and threatens her and her sister if she does anything to ruin the wedding. He even later tries to tell Helen that he wants her to be his mistress. Sick Sick Sick!!!!Liam, ever the gentleman, helps Helen overcome her fears and gets her to learn self defense and takes her places that only Helen would really appreciate. He is one of a kind.Then we get to the end. It is a cliffhanger and I can’t stand it because those last few pages had my heart beating out of my chest and I need to know what happened. | 5.0 |
| 4730 | I look forward to reading the next book in the series! Great characters plus Godzilla the lizard and Doomsday the Dog add a different twist to the story. Not copying Evanovich, JB Lynn has her own style and I'm a new follower of this writer!!! | 4.0 |
| 4731 | If this is what you two write in your spare time can't wait to see what you write full time!!! | 5.0 |
| 4732 | Love her books whether she is writing as Allie Mackay or as Sue-Ellen Welfonder. She makes all of her stories rich in history and romance! | 5.0 |
| 4733 | I am not a huge fan of Historical Fiction, although, I have read some really fine novels that utilized excellent historical research, with carefully crafted fictional story-lines. Anne of Cleves: Henry's Luckiest Wife is packed with accurate historical information, and I give the author an A for that. That said, while I found this novel to be interesting, and quite enjoyable, the story-line, in my view, was nothing spectacular. Particularly, the first person narration by Anne of Cleves herself, was a bit strange in some areas, especially in the end, when she narrates her own death. My question is why? This is not to say that this was not a good read, because it actually was enjoyable; I just wish the last couple of chapters, particularly the ending, were fleshed out a bit more. The first person narrative works in other areas better, most notably where Anne's special viewpoint in relation to historical events is concerned- it just adds a bit more depth in this way.Overall, this was an entertaining read, and I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in British Royal History, or more specifically, the history of King Henry the VIII. | 3.0 |
| 4734 | With more twists and turns than a Ken Follett novel, this true story of England's most unlikely spy in WWII will keep you up and turning the pages. Truly amazing. | 5.0 |
| 4735 | A good solid, read. Set against the backdrop of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, this work picks up its pace as you turn the page, the next faster than the one before. | 4.0 |
| 4736 | Dog Food was a great meal. It had all the excitement and back story places just right. Can't wait for part 2 | 5.0 |
| 4737 | All I can say is Clay is one hot man! The chemistry between Julia, a sexy bartender, and Clay, a smoking hot lawyer, can't be denied! This book is terrific! Lauren has me wanting more, more, more! Read for May! | 5.0 |
| 4738 | Great easy detective story reading. The story builds up slowly, without so much entanglements. "Striker" (main character) takes his time to find the killer of Lula. And avoiding women distractions.Lol | 5.0 |
| 4739 | Jack Gilmore was in Dallas the afternoon that President Kennedy was assassinated. He was called back, five years later, for a panel discussion at the National Press Club in Washington. That is how Marti Van Walters found him. Her father had been the Secret Service Agent on duty during the drive through Dallas that ended President Kennedy’s life. Her father had been the one who had decided that Kennedy’s convertible would drive through the streets without the Plexiglas bubble that had been provided in case of rain. Marti’s father was near death. He had given up, because he was convinced that he had been responsible for the disaster. Marti wanted Jack to help her convince her dad that it had not been his fault. This is Jack’s chance for the story of a lifetime, but is printing this story the ethical thing to do?Jim Lehrer’s characters are truly well developed, poignant, and human, and that is what makes this story so special. It is a story of honor and dedication and of suffering and pain. It is a new slant on an old and tragic story. Where were you when Kennedy was killed? | 4.0 |
| 4740 | I picked this up after being suggested from another author. The synopsis grabbed me right away and the cost was perfect.After reading the first installment I was hooked. I love the dynamics of the characters and can not wait for #3 and #4 to be released. Great Job Cassia Leo... | 5.0 |
| 4741 | Nene Nene Nene. Girl i loved part 2 I never doubted koko's love for kayson as you can see she held him down nevertheless. Although there was some betrayal in the organization she quickly good rid of the slackers. I hated bo omg i just couldnt get over the fact that she was really starting to dig him! Kayson forever! | 5.0 |
| 4742 | Unknown Seas tells the story of exploration from the Portuguese point of view, but there are no good or bad guys here - only misunderstandings, fear, greed and curiosity. The discovery of a trade route to India and beyond marked a significant change in the economies of Europe but has been neglected by most North American education programs. Vasco de Gama should be as familiar to us as Christopher Columbus or Lief Erikson.This is not an academic tome but an easily read and understood story of how Portugal made the most of an opportunity to search for the origin of the valuable spices arriving from distant lands. It provides an explanation of why Columbus was looking for the Indies and how the exploratory journeys were possible. We need more books like this. | 5.0 |
| 4743 | Just google Robert Frost. The money isn't going to any related to Frost. It is all public domain because it was published before 1923. Spend your money on the poet that has his own self published book.I HATE THAT I SPENT MONEY ON THIS. DON"T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE. | 1.0 |
| 4744 | Great story with plenty of substance to back it up. I enjoyed it from the beginning and how the story developed and unfolded. | 4.0 |
| 4745 | This book was so good, it held my attention to the end. Just when you think you have it all figured out, another twist in the story that you don't see coming. Great suspence and great storytelling. Also made me think about my computer and how it could easily be hacked. Read this book! | 4.0 |
| 4746 | WOW............ This has to be the best book iv read since the Poughkeepsie series. You will not be able to put it down. Beware, some small parts are dark, but the light... Wow. There isn't much sex in the book, but the one there is with Jake, is beyond words. There is one sex scene that is without conceit. But that one scene is such an important part of the book. There is an important lesson behind this book, I'm so glad I found and read it.This entire book had me on the edge of my seat. When Abby remembers her past, it's devastating. Both Abby and Jake have had horrible circumstances they had to overcome, but together they made their own "normal" family. There is no cliffhangers, it's a stand alone novel & sooooo worth reading! **** SPOILER ALERT **** I don't have slot of spare time to read so when I do read, I like a happy ending. There is DEFINITELY a happy ending!! Revenge is soooo sweet! Please take the time to read this book, it is a bit sad, what has happened to both charters, but together, they heal each other. | 5.0 |
| 4747 | I was taken aback by the Husband's Secret. Never did I think that the secret was what it was. It really took me by surprise. An exciting read by Ms Moriarty. | 5.0 |
| 4748 | This is a good clean romance that held my attention from beginning to end and left me wanting more! It is well written. | 5.0 |
| 4749 | Loved this book and the start to this series. I see so much potential in this author and for the series as a whole. It has alpha men and sassy, funny women and I can't wait to read the next book. | 5.0 |
| 4750 | Another winner!! I was on edge through most of the book, actually had to stop at one point because my neves couldn't take it! EXCELLENT writing with such ANGST!! Am DYING for the final book! A MUST READ!! | 5.0 |
| 4751 | I deeply admire Mr Sollecito's integrity in not 'rolling over' and distancing himself from Ms Knox during the many years of their ordeal. I have also read Ms Knox's book on the subject, and found both of them deeply moving. I can't understand how other reviewers do not see the feelings Mr Sollecito so eloquently expresses: tenderness, sadness, exasperation, anger, anxiety, despair, fear, and incredulity at the actions of some of the police and justice system. It seems Ms Kercher lost her life to a banal petty criminal. So horrible, so unfair. So much sorrow for everyone involved. | 5.0 |
| 4752 | it was very well-rewritten. Love the story of the battle of good and evil. This is a perfect example of light and darkness does exist in our world. Looking for a top-notch horror book, this is it. No one can top Blatty. Best one out there and he set the tone in horror writing. | 5.0 |
| 4753 | Once again, The Night Circus was selected to read becuase of a coworkers recommendation! I was mesmerized. The reader feels as if they are attending the magical circus and seeing first hand the exhibitions. The eloquence of the prose affects all five of the reader's senses. It has been a long time since I have been so affected by a book. The plot twists and characterization are lovely,as well. Occasionally, the reader wishes for a bit more of an explanation of some of the character's motives and conditions. However, what fault lies with the novel are trifling as the reader is immersed in the sensory experience of the circus. Incredible imagination by this author. Cudos! | 5.0 |
| 4754 | Loved it, I would read this book again. I would have never thought I would be saying this. Would highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 4755 | As always, John Grisham keeps the reader under his spell. He writes as though you were in the court room or in the old mansion or wherever he is. I just hope he keeps writing and lives forever. Arlyn Vik | 5.0 |
| 4756 | Really enjoyed reading this book. Covers life, love death. Death is a terrible thing but sometimes the most amazing things can come to light, finding love and making a new life. | 4.0 |
| 4757 | This book contains essential knowledge required to pass the MTA certification exam for this subject.I love the way this book is presented. Everything in the book is strong knowledge that you willneed to understand to work in the Microsoft Software Development environment. The chapters are1) Introduction to Programming 2) Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 3) Understanding General Software Developmentenvironment 4) Understanding Web Applications 5) Understanding Desktop Applications 6)Understanding Databases.I passed the 98-361 MTA Certification test 19 April, 2014. It was much more difficult than I thought it would be.I believe that you will need a very good understanding of C# or Visual Basic. I took the C# option of the exam.I very valuable purchase. | 5.0 |
| 4758 | I'm something of a news junkie, choosing carefully and reading deeply. So it has been perplexing to watch unprosecuted criminality committed by the financial community over the past decade go unpunished. The excuses coming from our top cop, Attorney General Eric Holder, have been timid. A close look at the facts shows that his excuses are also lame.But now, thanks to excellent research and storytelling by journalist Matt Taibbi, I finally am able to grasp what has happened. He makes a clear and compelling case that America now has two classes of justice: for the rich; and for the rest of us. No, I'm not charging class warfare! Instead, it appears to be a case of willful moral blindness. This is why a welfare mom who works a side job goes to jail for defrauding the government; but individual bank employees who lie to courts and steal from taxpayers don't even get charged. Yeah, maybe the bank pays a fine, but bank employees rarely do a perp walk. Yet there are plenty of victims, and the suffering of private citizens and the dollar volume are both huge. It is more than coincidence that thousands of illegal acts were done by NOBODY.This book will open your eyes if you genuinely want to see how and where America has failed. But if not, go back to sleep; the revolution won't be televised. Someday the nation will simply be gone. Justice is not the advantage of the stronger, as discussed in chapter two of Plato's REPUBLIC. Equal justice before the law is our foundation. To return there, we need to look around, re-awaken, and acknowledge what is simply wrong and unacceptable. (Note: crude language abounds.) | 5.0 |
| 4759 | This was recommended to me by a spiritual adviser, so I gave it a go. The book is written for women in mind and that's where I had issue. It's not a bad thing at all; but if the author left it focused on both women and men, I'd have devoured the book quicker.I do see that there are some books geared towards men tend to outweigh those focused on women in this matter; but my two-cents is worth at least that much. | 3.0 |
| 4760 | So this book took me some time to process. It is not a candy mystery that you can wolf down in one sitting and say what you like about it right away.I was a little apprehensive going into reading this, because I am not a big fan of the anti-hero and I worried that Katla was going to be some kind of monster with no code of ethics whatsoever. What I found was much more complicated than that.Yes, Katla is an assassin. She kills people. She has even killed 'additionals' - hapless victims who had the misfortune of being in her way. But she has her own set of rules. We don't see her gleefully shooting through crowds of people, causing accidents that hurt hundreds just to take out one. I got the sense that if the job required that kind of indiscriminate killing, she would not take it. So, despite my misgivings, I actually liked Katla as a character and heroine.I liked Deborah, the DEA agent, better. She was smart and no nonsense, and just vulnerable enough to make me believe she is a stranger in a new country, trying to find her feet. I liked the interactions between the law enforcement teams. Just the right amount of competition, camaraderie and power struggles.In fact, I liked the interactions between all the characters. Definitely an unusual cast and each character had a pretty distinct voice when the reader is in their head. The only addendum to that is that there is an overall aura of foreign-ness to the book. Maybe formality? I'm not sure what to call it. Yes, it is set in a foreign (to me) country, but even the Americans in it had this subtle flavor to them. It may also be attributable to being more like the old 'hard-boiled detective' style of writing, in that people don't get mushy or sentimental and while there are plenty of scenes which should be highly emotional, I didn't get to see/feel that emotion myself.I think that is where the story lost that half star for me. I never quite connected with any of the characters on an emotional level.Everything else about the book was very enjoyable. The way the plot had two distinct storylines that intersected - literally coming together in the same room at one point - kept me interested in finding out how it would all resolve. And I didn't foresee the end, (view spoiler) even though looking back I could see all the clues. That is the mark of good suspense, to me. | 4.0 |
| 4761 | Just received an ARC copy of Saving Axe this morning and could not put it down till I finished it thats how good it was, loved Axe and June this a must read Sabrina did an awsome job can't wait to read what's next.... | 5.0 |
| 4764 | I have read this book twice now in the month that I have owned it. It's a deep, fiery, amazing love story that I know I will read again and again. You can relate to the characters and story line, i absolutely loved it. Especially since it doesn't follow the common stereotype of there having to be a feminine woman and a more masculine woman together to make it work. It's a beautiful novel and I am very happy I bought and have already gotten friends to buy and read it as well! | 5.0 |
| 4765 | When I started this book the first time I couldn't get interested. Fast forward one month and several books later not only did I get interested, I couldn't put the book down. It's two stories: one past, one present; one necklace; timeless love. One of the best books I've had the pleasure of curling up with in quite a while! I want to read more of Randy Mixter's work | 5.0 |
| 4766 | 365 draftHer name belies her heart. Left alone with a grieving mother and a houseful of girls, Patience Creighton feels her strength and perseverance slowly ebbing away as she watches her mother shrink into a shadow of her former self and tries to keep the school her father founded running smoothly without help from her absentee brother, Rawdon. When a visitor arrives, bloody and beaten, on her doorstep late one evening, Patience’s fragile world begins to crumble. The man is the rakish William Sterling, owner of the property on which the school sits and the subject of several scandalous rumors that Patience has heard whispers of. Despite her vague wariness about him, Patience finds herself strangely intrigued and is disappointed when he disappears back into the night. Their paths are destined to cross again, however, for William has enemies that will stop at nothing - even placing young girls in danger - to take their revenge. Rosemere is all that stands between him and ultimate destitution - or possibly death. But when he finds himself likewise drawn to the young headmistress, will he sacrifice her happiness for his own salvation?A beautifully written novel and the second in her well-crafted series, The Headmistress of Rosemere was a delight to read. With depth of character and plot, a bit of mystery and romance and an excellent moral theme, the book is sure to cement author Sarah Ladd’s reputation as a writer of stellar historic fiction. She adds just the right amount of darkness and intrigue to keep the reader anticipating the next page and spices it up with a lovely romance that blossoms slowly and comes to beautiful fruition in the end. Five stars.I received a copy of the book from the author in return for the above unbiased review. | 5.0 |
| 4767 | I just became interested in reading again . Why I chose this read, I haven't a clue! I am so glad that I did! It made my heart hurt so many times , but I loved the way it pulled me into a world I could never imagine living in. Thanks for bringing me back to reading again and I hope many get the chance to enjoy the book. | 5.0 |
| 4768 | I began reading this while I was reading another European World War II "thriller." I immediately abandoned that book and finished this book, as it was much better written and more engaging. The point of view of an architect/artist in occupied Paris was intriguing, and the flawed main character who overcame his cultural bias -- even hatred-- of Jews in order to use his spatial ability to create cunning hiding places for them presented a fictional conundrum that kept me reading. Of course, the insights provided into the occupied, the occupiers, the Resistance, and the collaborators made for page-turning fodder. I'm a sucker for WWII spy/thriller novels, and this was a very good one. | 4.0 |
| 4769 | This was another awesome book. I'm sad that Tris and Four didn't get a happily ever after like I hoped. I did expect that ending though. Now I'm set to read her two follow up books. I'm curious to see what else Veronica Roth will write. | 5.0 |
| 4770 | This was seriously a great read and I could not put it downI read it in a few hours! | 5.0 |
| 4771 | MacAlister has outdone herself with this one. Laugh out loud funny. I can't wait to read the next one. Highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 4772 | It's been a good and interesting story this far. I read the first three in the series in about a week. Occasionally hard to follow the time change leap, but I figured it out eventually. | 4.0 |
| 4773 | This book is not a traditional Amish story. It deals with the situation of a unwed mother in a very traditional Amish neighborhood. Carolyn Lapp had a child when she was a child. After having her child she joined the church and therefore received the forgiveness and acceptance of her community. However Carolyn who raises her son with the love and help of her parents always feels judged by others, including her brother.When her son Benjamin gets into trouble at an animal auction. He has to go to work for Joshua Glick who owns a horse farm in a neighboring community. Although this seems at first like a punishment it turns into an amazing experience, and helps Benjamin get out from his domineering cousins.Joshua assumes that Benjamin is Carolyn's nephew, although Carolyn never tells him this, she never corrects him either. Will Joshua still be interested when he find out - or will his domineering mother manage to control the situation.This is a really nice story. Also showing a son's appreciate and love to a Mother that sacrifices everything for him.This story is definitely worth a read. It even made me shed a tear or two. | 5.0 |
| 4774 | As a Stuart Woods fan I have enjoyed all of the series. The Holly Barker series is well written with well developed interesting characters, lots of fast action, some romance, and great endings. I would recommend the Holly Barker series to anyone who enjoys reading a great mystery/thriller. | 4.0 |
| 4775 | This was an awesome book, it gives you the chills and for Jr. To grow up and be like his father but in a different manner. It's calculating and can't wait to read the next chapter just to see how Jr. Really turn it up. | 5.0 |
| 4776 | Forex for beginners is a well written book with clear guidance on how to start trading the Forex markets. Chris Roxas' style of writing is clear and the concepts are very well explained. With mention of trading psychology in addition to detailed explanations of how the markets work and how to trade them, the book is well rounded and delivers on it's promise to give the reader what they need to get started Recommended ! | 5.0 |
| 4777 | If you like supernatural romance novels this is different twist toshape shifters and romance. The first in the series caught my interest.I expect the same from the rest of the series. I love it when author's put a newtwist on an old idea. | 4.0 |
| 4778 | At first I didn't know where this one was going to take me, took a little time for me to get into it. Characters were okay, the plot was a little far fetched for me and not quite as interesting as other Kellerman books. But all in all it was a good read. | 5.0 |
| 4779 | Arthur Herman has written a highly entertaining work which is premised on the belief that the 2500 years of European [and by extension American] history has been an epistemological struggle between the pure thought/mysticism of Plato and the practical thought/empiricism of Aristotle. While the hypothesis is stretched very thin at times, on the whole this is a fascinating exploration of intellectual history.As do all historians, Herman brings to his work his own biases, prejudices and premises- it is impossible for any author to do otherwise regardless of how some may seek the the elusive goal of objectivity. It is the reason there could be and have been hundreds of thousands of books written about Napoleon- every writer has an opinion which structures his unifying narrative. Herman may therefore offend some when he opines that gridlock was Madison's intent in designing the government, or when he includes Ayn Rand among the luminaries he discusses; his is definitely a more Classical Liberal view as opposed to say James Macgregor Burns' Progressivism in Fire and Light [which I have reviewed elsewhere] and this definitely contributed to my enjoyment of the book.But regardless of your political or philosophical predilections, I think anyone interested in Ideas will find plenty to learn and think about as Herman presents an all star roster of the greatest and most influential thinkers of all time. As is to be expected, the sheer diversity encompassed ensures that not everything fits nicely into his basic hypothesis. I found the association of Hegel with Platonic ideas somewhat precarious, and when he discussed modern science I think he was somewhat out of his depth. And his substitution of NeoPlatonism for religion, while it did indeed substantially contribute to Christian theology, is somewhat simplistic if not entirely inaccurate, thereby rendering his final conclusion, that a combination of the "head" of Aristotle must be combined with the "soul" of Plato for the dynamic societal balance required for both progress and stability, if not invalid perhaps slightly off the mark. Just something to think about.And that is my point about the entire book. Sure it is simplifying in its presentation of too many ideas and philosophies to count- how could it be otherwise considering the sheer magnitude of the material covered? And yes Herman definitely has a point of view regarding his topic- as already discussed, all historians do. And the underlying premise requires some softening and smoothing of the rough edges of facts- after all everyone likes a jigsaw puzzle that finally looks like the picture. But given all these criticisms, this book will still present you with so many fascinating philosophers and their interesting and provocative ideas that you will have to take the time to think, and that is a pleasure we engage in all too infrequently these days. Agree with Herman or not, it will be very difficult to stay passive in reading this book- and that is why I highly recommend it. | 4.0 |
| 4780 | Beautiful, evocative prose, well-drawn characters, and a plethora of twists. Not sure which one I'll read next. I have to recover from this one first! | 4.0 |
| 4781 | I so enjoy the books of amish. They all seem to give that understanding of life with the Amish. Again wonderful reading. | 5.0 |
| 4782 | Very sweet precious short story. Very well written from a young boy's perspective. Very happy ending. I enjoyed this book. | 5.0 |
| 4783 | I thoroughly enjoy Ms. Smith's writing and this series in particular. I like the way the characters Talba and Eddie relate to each other. All of her characters are fully fleshed out and the city of New Orleans is described so well it's a character in its own right. | 5.0 |
| 4784 | Pretty good. Writing sometimes seems directed toward the dime-novel crowd (that is, not terribly sophisticated). Plot is not always very believable. In summary, an OK read, but I was rather disappointed after reading other Turow books. | 2.0 |
| 4785 | In today's world of throwaway relationships and serial marriages, it is fascinating to read about a couple who remained married and devoted to each other despite numerous infidelities, mother-in-law problems, crippling illness, and loss. Both Eleanor and Franklin could arguably be used to prove the case that people do not naturally remain in love with just one person throughout our lives. Instead, we naturally evolve new loves and relationships as our personal needs change throughout the years. Some of us drop the old relationships as we move on to the next one, and others like the FDR and Eleanor collect people like they collect stamps. It amazes me that some people do not break off their relationship when they realize that they are just one of many "loved ones." What kept Louis, Daisy, Lucy, Nan, Hick, and Tommy loyal when they became aware of being one of a collection?Read the book and ask yourself if you have ever met anyone who inspired your blind loyalty the way these two managed to do in their friends and lovers. Then sit back and enjoy a starting view of our country's history from within the Presidency.Five stars to Ms. Rowley for telling it exactly as it was! | 5.0 |
| 4786 | I recommend this book to everyone. The effects of global warming become part of the plot and adventures. I look forward to residing the entire series. | 5.0 |
| 4787 | Rose City Chic by Shelli Marie, is a fast-paced read that will leave you wanting more. The character development was great and they were all relateable down to that snake Zeek!Shawnda is a ride or die and will go to any lengths for her family, but when her love is taken from her she becomes a shell of herself. Can she regroup and find love again? Can she forgive her father and rebuild a relationship with her mom?Lakeisha is a lost soul, after dealing with multiple rapes and a crazy mother, can she begin to put the pieces of her life back together and find her worth? Is Zeek the man of her dreams or Mr. Right Now? Fighting to find true love and new family members begins to take a toll on Lakeisha will she crumple after she finds out the truth?Tyshaun and Zeek are cousins and used to sharing anyone and everything, after Ty does some jail time, his heart is harden to love and he trusts no one. That is until his eyes fall upon Shawnda and its love at first sight for the both of them. Will Tyshaun get revenge for the person that set him up? Will Ty & Shawnda let their guards down and give love a chance?Stay tuned...I recommend this book to readers of all genres. Shelli don't keep us waiting too long.Reviewed by:Cheryl H. | 5.0 |
| 4788 | It all started with a body-guard job for Mark Strang. Actually, it all started with a terrorist act that cost him his wife and mother. After that, he went from being a art historian PhD canidate to a bodyguard. After delivering 10-year-old Porter Brunreich and her mother to the airport, fending off Mr. Brunreich twice, Mark got another job protecting Harry Skena from The Blade, the terrorist group that had impacted his life before. During the subsequent events, Mark Strang had to rescue Porter Brunreich in Portland, Oregon, followed Blade members into a time gate and eventually found his way to a world where Hitler had won World War II with outside help. After a whole series of fun adventures, Mark Strang got himself to where he could assist Free Zone fighters in taking the war to the Nazis and freeing the world. This is just volume one of the Timeline Wars series, so I am eagerly awaiting for Washington's Dirigible! | 4.0 |
| 4789 | This book was a great little find! I have often wanted to write a book, but really had no idea how to go about doing so. This book outlines a great process and has helped me stop "thinking" about writing a book and actually writing my first book! Thank you so much Joan Bartlett for giving me a gem that I will return to again and again until I get it down pat! | 5.0 |
| 4790 | Will there be another book to continue the story is it one of those stories left to imagination liked a lot just wish it could continue. | 4.0 |
| 4791 | I gave a smoker to my husband several years ago, and finally he is able to use, now. The smoker's recipes are really good and the instructions very clear | 5.0 |
| 4792 | This third book in the series is very dark and although it does advance Chloe's and Timothy's romance, Amanda has shifted the playing field enormously in regards to the other characters. I am a little bit disappointed in the direction she has gone with her supporting cast but hope that even with these turn of events all of the characters return in book 4. I did like the cliffhanger that she ended with! | 4.0 |
| 4793 | I always look forward to when Mrs Dohner have a Cyborg book out because it is always so interesting and I cant wait for the next one. | 5.0 |
| 4794 | I picked this up as a freebie the other day and took a chance on it. The negative reviewers concentrated on the grammar and editing but that has largely been sorted out. The story sounded intriguing; the h and her sister left England to avoid being forced to marry against their wills. They are part of English nobility but want to join their brother on his ranch in the US. On the ship over the 2 sisters dress as young men to avoid problems on the trip over since they don't have male chaperones (a bit of a weak premise). In this way the h meets the H, an American, who'd come over to escort his cousin to live with him on his ranch. There are sparks between the main characters from the beginning, even though he doesn't know she's a woman when they first meet. Both are firmly against marriage for their own reasons. The h is one of those feisty women who wants to be independent and beyond the control of any man. The H is a womaniser and doesn't want to settle for one woman. They have many encounters and they even become passionately involved but without commitment. Eventually the suitor that the h had back in England comes to claim her as he needs her dowry and he puts her and her family in danger.The interaction between the H and h really annoyed me. I didn't believe in their love and I found them both unlikeable most of the time. The things they said to each other were mean and some of the stuff the H said to the h was pretty unforgivable. | 3.0 |
| 4795 | This was a cute story and her Grandmother was fantastic! Told me a lot about the pecan growing and selling.B. Redd | 5.0 |
| 4796 | I am a Born Again Christian who regularly debates atheists on Google+ about all things Christian. I was hoping to find something of use in this book but I was disappointed. As was said in another review, you can't start out with unfounded facts then "prove" your point with only a few, ridiculous arguments against. This wouldn't work in a courtroom nor does it in religious debate. | 1.0 |
| 4797 | I loved any story where a geeky gal gets her guy. This one was a sweet, short read and I gobbled it up in a little under an hour. Eastwick has a sensual way with words and does a delightful job of bringing two people so used to hurting together... with a little help from Madame Eve of course. :)Recommend this one to any searching for a quick, sensual read and to those who enjoy food play with their pleasure. | 4.0 |
| 4798 | I really enjoyed this book. I am now reading the second book and find it just as entertaining. I like it when a book makes you feel a whole range of emotions.I am fortunate enough I can "sink" into a story and identify with the different characters. I want to read the rest of the series. | 5.0 |
| 4799 | It was pretty crappy ! Tried to make the war zone sound like just the place for an entrepreneur to make an easy score. I'm surethis happens but does it have to sound so glamourous ? | 2.0 |
| 4800 | I'm not sure whether the technique here is properly called stream of consciousness or interior monologue. I suspect it's the latter. That point is important, for I read several of the other reviews here and think that people may have missed the point. Though the book is short, it is dense, despite the abundant white space on most pages, and the narrative technique, whichever it is (or both), may not be for everyone.The story is simple enough. It's the story of a less-than-perfect marriage. In fewer than 200 pages, the author takes us from day one of the marriage to . . . well, I won't say to where since that would give away the ending. But the story itself is only a part of the book, which is much more about the wife and her psychological difficulties than about the marriage itself.Some of the reviewers have called this novel "literary," by which I presume they mean "Literary with a capital L." That's a fair assessment, for there are deliberate stylistic techniques here that are as much a part of the story as the narrative itself. Indeed, the author even tells us flat out one of the techniques she uses: "It's important to note the POV shift here." Several of the other readers, I think, missed the two shifts that dramatically affect the story.I bring this point up not to suggest that I am somehow more literate or learned than others--I'm sure that's true for some and false for others--but to instead hint at the fact that this book holds more than is at first obvious. I think "Dept. of Speculation" would be a fruitful source for serious, in-depth discussions. For those who aren't inclined to look more deeply, there are, I think, better books on the topic of marriage. But for those who enjoy the manner in which the story is constructed and told as much as the story itself, there is quite a bit here to mull over, including eclectic (dare I say post-modern) references to Einstein, Lynyrd Skynyrd, LOLcats, Rilke, Arabic proverbs, and more. | 4.0 |
| 4801 | I love this story. This book is very unique and the students in my class love to read this book. | 5.0 |
| 4802 | I LOVED this book! First of all, here name is Delilah Sampson....do you get it?There are numerous books out there about women falling in love with their boss but this one is unique. Why? to me its the characters, I absolutely loved both Delilah and Nick. I enjoyed the progression of their story which in itself is unique. The passion and love they both share is beautiful. They both made me laugh and cry. You will love this book. It leaves you feeling pretty happy at the end but I would love to read more about Delilah and Nick! They are an intriguing couple!p.s. You will not be able to get the song out of your head while you read this book or when you're finished! | 5.0 |
| 4803 | Ours have become a pop culture world where the most superficial of people are revered and the most serious of subjects are either trivialized or romanticized. "The Fault in Our Stars" (currently the #1 YA read on the New York Times Bestsellers list) is being heralded as a great book, when the lesser known " Fly a Little Higher: How God Answered One Mom's Small Prayer in a Big Way" truly is a great book. Both deal with essentially the same subject: teenage cancer. John Green's novel is narrated by an inauthentic teenage voice. Sixteen-year-old Hazel Grace Lancaster sounds more like a college English major than a teen. (She spouts T.S. Eliot, Fitzgerald and William Carlos Williams by heart). She dismisses faith, mockingly referring to the church meeting room as "the heart of Jesus" and consummates her relationship with a dying boy in a moment that (I'd guess) has some young readers swooning. "Fly a Little Higher" is non-fiction. Laura Sobiech is a mother who freely and honestly shares her fear, heartbreak and little joys with incredible grace. She celebrates her beautiful son's life while revealing the steeling and healing power of faith. Zach used his trials and his impending death to better his soul. (His love of music even gained him some celebrity. His song "Clouds" became the #1 song on iTunes the day of his funeral.) I am no prude, just a mom who knows a few things about heartache. "Fly a Little Higher" is thoughtful, empowering and uplifting. "The Fault in Our Stars" is so superficial it pales in comparison. So, if you have a teenager determined to read John Green's book, allow it as an appetizer. "Fly a Little Higher" should be the main course. | 5.0 |
| 4804 | I was so excited for another installment in this series. I read the book in one day. I enjoyed the new characters added to the series and the storyline even though it was a little more violent than others. I cannot wait until the next one! | 4.0 |
| 4805 | The names were confusing & I lost interest. Not much was clear. Lacks clarity. Where is Charles Bukowski when you need him?Man, Buk had that ability to write the clean, lean line. Why do writers find it so difficult to do?Yes, I know, this writer, Anderson, has been gone a long time...but the book is supposed to be a crime classic. I just don't see it. Read about a third & gave up. It's rare for me to give up on a book.You might have better luck. | 3.0 |
| 4806 | I love this thing. I go into it to find some bit of grammatical reasoning that I've gotten dim on—or never had mastery of to begin—and I end up reading pages and pages just for fun. I suppose that makes me a geek, but, well, my fellow geeks will know what I mean and be fine with that. | 5.0 |
| 4807 | I got this book thinking that it would be something my middle school students would enjoy. I must admit I've never been a big race fan and unless you're an avid reader or a race fan, it might not have the appeal to some people. In spite of all of that I really enjoyed the book and can't wait to read the next one. Definitely a great book! | 5.0 |
| 4808 | I t was a very enjoyable book. It had strong characters and the story line was wonderful. I like the way it showed the human conflicts and how Eve went about solving them.I would like to read more by this author. | 5.0 |
| 4809 | OMG what an awesome job by the author. Could not put the book down. So good!!!!!! If you have not read the first book of the series you must get it!!! I can not say enough good stuff about the characters and the story ... A must read!!!!! Do not miss out on these awesome series. Can not wait for the next book by this talented author. Hurry...... need new one quick!!!!!!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 4810 | I LOVED this book. I have traveled through Europe and would have have loved to haveread this book first. This is the more authentic Europe instead of the touristy types thatcater to Yanks. Kudos for this little travel gem. I can't wait to go back to Europe and seethese hidden treasures.The reviewer is the author of the new Kindle book entitled: SEX EDUCATION FOR ADULTS SECRETSTO AMAZING SEX AND HAPPILY EVER AFTER TOO | 5.0 |
| 4811 | This was a good book to keep my interest. The characters were well thought out and interacted well with each other. | 5.0 |
| 4812 | Really wish they would make these into movies!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 4813 | The Ferro Brothers are awesome. Jonathan book is one of my favorite books. love the story and everything that has to do with the ferro brothers. | 5.0 |
| 4814 | This book is very good and hard to put down. You just keep reading and keep reading, and before you know it, you are at the end. Very good from beginning to end! I really like how the author ended this book. I like endings that make sense and wrap everything up. This author did just that! | 5.0 |
| 4815 | Loved Dani's toughness. She overcame a lot although we never know exactly what that was. Good ending too except for the Mountie getting killed. | 5.0 |
| 4816 | Excellent history of WWII in London and how and whty the US reacted as it did. A must read for anyone interested in history in WWII and the role of the US in it. Well written and well researched. | 5.0 |
| 4817 | I really hope that she doesn't lose them. I think mason already knows Logan loves Sam. But she never did anything to make mason not trust her and Logan already knows she's off limits. I hope be doesn't try to move in on Sam when mason leaves for school. But otherwise the book was great. | 5.0 |
| 4818 | A pretty darn good read. One of the treatises bored.me, but the rest were very good. Not a typical Grisham read, but good nonetheless | 4.0 |
| 4819 | Recommended by a friend as "one of the best books I have read." I would not go that far but it is a page turner and very touching story. Delightful read. | 4.0 |
| 4820 | Great premise for story line but too much rambling about nonsense. Skimmed thru most of the story. Had no attachment with characters. | 2.0 |
| 4821 | Love this book! I haven't read thoroughly through it just yet but I'm already in love! I'm a "fluffy" girl and yoga has always been tricky for me, so this gives you tips on how to achieve these poses. | 5.0 |
| 4822 | Some of the previous reviews are a little silly. Who cares whether or not the author's home is a real cabin and that she has a grocery store nearby?! It's not a How to survive on twigs and berries in the wilderness book!This book is a whimsical mix of quality ingredients and their natural loveliness and great taste! It's the simplistic art of eating good food that's grown in nature. I love it.This is a great coffee table book! It's appealing to the eye and full of great simple recipes. A few of the ingredients she used are hard to come by in the Midwest at certain times of the year, but I'm sure I can find substitutions. It definitely has some great entertaining recipes that would take no time at all. I love the lemon basil mojitos! Flavored ice cubes are a brilliant touch! | 4.0 |
| 4823 | This is the first book that I read by this author. I really enjoyed it. I can't wait for the next book in this series. I loved the characters especially Dovie and Bax (Shane). The way that they compliment each other. I highly recommend this book.LSanchez | 5.0 |
| 4824 | I enjoyed this book tremendously! Has some surprising twists that were unexpected. The ending was definitely a "hold your interest" for the last few pages. I recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 4825 | Marsha you are an awesome story teller. Fantasy for grown ups I love you Marsha. I also love Lyra and Cullen and of course the loving cast of amazing, funny, heroic and lovable characters. There are quite a few mean black hearted ones too. There is also a brilliant romantic love story entwined in this magical fantasy. Loved it down to the last sentence. PS my husband read it first, I had stop reading what I was reading at the time and walk him through finding and buying the next one. My sweet husband usually reads westerners. You've got to read this one a real page turner. | 5.0 |
| 4826 | It was good to see Ben, Layla, Cole, and Emma again. This is the story of the two couples after they got their HEA in their own books. There are 4 point of views in this one. We get to see how each character feels. There is some angst that I cringed at during this, but thankfully it wasn't too bad. During this story we go through real issues with these couples as they try to be a couple. We have family problems, work problems, and couple problems. You know these couples really love each other. The ending is awesome. No cliffhanger. I do suggest that you read the other two books before you read this one or you will miss out on how these couples came to love each other. | 4.0 |
| 4827 | It was interesting but I really, really wish the author had gone more in depth with the title. I would recommend this title to those wanting to get started and not knowing what direction to go, those who just started and want to verify they are following some "norms" or to those who are just interested in the subject - like me! | 4.0 |
| 4828 | Such a thriller from the first page to the last with unexpected twists and turns! I could not put my Kindle down! | 5.0 |
| 4829 | Loved the movie, but adored this book! My 9 yr old son and I read it together for his school book report. What a WONDERFUL story! | 5.0 |
| 4830 | Watch Michael Symon on the Chew every day and love his 5 in 5 segment.Great recipes, very doable. Highly recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 4831 | This is a story about digging out from under life's heartaches and rediscovering family love and one's self. And it is about how interconnected we all are and the choices we make. | 4.0 |
| 4832 | I checked out this Kindle book from my local library, the provocative title captured my interest and the premise looked promising.I wasn't as wowed as I thought I'd be, while it was good, it lacked the emotional punch I was expecting. The story dragged at times (especially during the Minnesota history lessons), I found my mind wandering.I guess I was expecting more of an emotional journey from Evan. Instead, I read about a summer filled with him making new friends, smoking weed, drinking and having sex. His relationship with his father is almost non-existent, and while that does have some resolution, it wasn't enough for me. The best parts of the book were his letters to Collette, he's reflective and somewhat remorseful.The ending (rather abruptly) fills in some blanks about his uncle Soren and "the cupcake lady from Tacoma" that are hinted at throughout the entire book, but their explanations felt like they were mostly an afterthought. Was the cupcake lady story supposed to justify Evan's actions toward women? If that was the goal, it really missed the mark. | 3.0 |
| 4833 | This book had me engaged from the beginning. The sisters had a rivalry out this world. Excellent read cant wait for more. | 5.0 |
| 4834 | My number one genre is zombie post apocalypse stories and this book was 5/5 just for originality. This book has a well written prologue, very gripping. Character building again is 5/5 especially the main character being shes a nurse in training wich in itself seemed very believable the way she was written. Each character seemed human enough and not just briefly mentioned to fill each paragraph. 5/5 for there being a beginning and an end to each chapter and not just the carrying on and use of endless filler to stretch out each paragraph. The author chooses her content very well and is not overly concerned with a large word count, I feel the author was more about content of what made up the story, I feel that's a sign of a talented author. The zombies portrayed were a 5/5 as a mixture of slow and fast movers. The delivery of the virus had a refreshing feel to me and broke away from conventional norm im used too. The overall plight of the main character and her husband had me really caring for their well being so 5/5 for suspense and dramatic appeal. Next 5/5 for keeping me wanting a continuation of the story at the end of this book. There was just enough to give me closure of the story while knowing and hoping for more. All this being said im no writer, I consider myself grammatically challenged. This author knows her way around suspense, zombies, strong women and small dogs so win win for me. | 5.0 |
| 4835 | I read this because I remember the case so well and even wrote a self-righteous grade school essay on it when it was fresh. While I am not a big fan of "true crime" books, this reminds me of Ken Cullen's "Columbine," which I also read because it promised a revisionist account to an event we supposedly knew so well. Cook's book does the same, but goes even further to explore how and why the myth of the "38" came to be and came to last. I don't want to add a spoiler, but the last chapter, which provides a minute by minute account of what probably really did happen, is one of the most moving accounts of anything I have read in a long time. It leaves the reader with a polar opposite view of how people can act during horrific circumstances. | 5.0 |
| 4836 | Still believe this story could be a movie series, is there another book after contessa yet? I'd really like to see where liv & Jon end up :) must read!!!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 4837 | I was totally engrossed. I like the interaction among parents and children. Maybe that is why it felt so real. | 5.0 |
| 4838 | Blind Faith is book 3 in the Sin Brothers series and is the story of Nate and Audrey. Blind Faith is another awesome book but I must say the Senator and Protect story line was a little off for me. I really didn't see the point of the group and felt it was just a way to fill time. I would rather have had more from the groups who the Commander mentioned that he is in competition with. Overall definitely another good installment and the Dean family is growing. I just can't wait for Jory's book. | 4.0 |
| 4839 | State Attorney Daphne Montgomery's son Ford has been kidnapped. She thinks it's the work of the white supremacist family, as she has successfully put their son in jail. However, it would seem that Ford's kidnapping is only part of a larger plan, thought up by somebody who wants revenge on Daphne.A lot of the standard elements of a Karen Rose novel are here: the two main characters come with a bucket load of baggage that could fill up an entire TV series of its own. One of them is typically haunted by an incident in their past in which they were unable to prevent somebody from being killed. Lots of melodramatic dialogue. Rose is beginning to trot out the same back story over and over again.Usually, Rose's novels have contained complex plots that would help balance out the overly-gooey romantic moments (sorry, her romantic dialogue is just cringe-worthy). This is not the case here. Very early on in the proceedings - so these would not be considered spoilers - we are introduced to main villain Mitch Roberts, who wants to see Daphne suffer. He has kidnapped Ford and is setting up the white supremacist family to look like the guilty party. Right there, we have the idea of what has happened. It takes the various detectives, FBI agents, private eyes and other law enforcement folk over 300 pages to figure out what we, the reader, already know.I did not experience much suspense in waiting to find out something that I already knew. At least 200 pages should have been shaved off this 630-page book.There are also far too many characters running around here. Just about every single major character from Rose's previous books make some sort of appearance here, and it's beginning to get difficult to tell them all apart. It's also making all their hook-ups feel just a little bit incestuous. It is well beyond time to bring in a fresh set of characters to shake things up a bit. Preferably without the same old I-couldn't-save-her/him back story they all seem to come with.And I just didn't buy Mitch's revenge plan. It was ridiculously elaborate for what he wanted to get done, and his choice of who to bring in to his fold came with far too many possibilities for his plan to backfire (such as trusting a family of white supremacists all with murderous personalities - I mean, come on! Really?) The weak plot really emphasized the ludicrous nature of his revenge plan.The weak plot also brought to the fore Rose's florid dialogue and same-old, same-old contrived back stories that are usually easier to ignore if the plot is more complicated.I really didn't like this one at all. It was too long and too underplotted, considering her previous output. You're not missing much if you miss this one. | 2.0 |
| 4840 | While I am not religious, Ms. Hill wrote wonderful stories. Her characters are vivid, and the plots real. I felt so sorry for the main character, and I wish I had an Aunt Pat. | 5.0 |
| 4841 | Virtual book tours are a great way to sell more books and this book is the perfect guide for any author looking to leverage this most brilliant strategy. What I like best about it is the author does not have to leave the comfort of their home or office to get substantially similar results of an actual book tour. | 5.0 |
| 4842 | If you're interested in reading certain books but haven't got the time, summaries such as this one are a good investment. Daring Greatly by Brene Brown is a great book, and this summary is a great introduction to Brown's ideas. In this book, we learn about Brown's ideas of vulnerability and daring, and how we can apply them to our everyday lives.Brene Brown's approach to life is informed by her experiences. She argues that in order to truly enrich our lives, we need to learn to be vulnerable and to trust one another. Relationships, jobs, business, family: the only way to connect with other human beings and love them fully is to open ourselves up and be vulnerable. Daring Greatly is about shattering the invisible walls that separate us from each other.The InstaRead Summary of Daring Greatly does a wonderful job of encapsulating her ideas. If you're interested in Brene Brown's writing, this summary is worth your money. | 5.0 |
| 4843 | Muller weaves an interesting plot with believable characters. Ask the Cards a Question is her second novel and is an early indicator of why she won the Shamus award for best PI character. I look forward to reading all of her books. | 5.0 |
| 4844 | Its hard to not love a swoon worthy cowboy. I'm going with 4.5 stars because Ms Ashley's writing style was a little irritating for this one (not all of her books are like this, this one was a bit different) but a great story! | 4.0 |
| 4845 | Got immediately hooked! Very entertaining with real life people that you hate or love, but no matter what need to know more about. | 4.0 |
| 4846 | The entire series is fresh, well-written and edited. Love the characters annd dialogue, and the central theme--God is not dead and He is faithful. Great read! | 5.0 |
| 4847 | This is another brilliant Historical Western by the same author but Shotgun Groom is the best one yet! (see A Bargain Bride (Brides of Liberty, Texas)and A Betting Bride (Brides of Liberty, Texas)The story grips you from the very first page as the characters leap right out of the book at you.Olivia isn't half as highbrow as she thinks as she battles valiantly against being returned to her evil stepfather and his vile sidekicks. After a spoiled and sheltered life she soon learns to fend for herself in a cruel and difficult world, but she has reckoned without a seasoned bounty hunter on her trail.The gorgeous Mac is so wonderfully described that even though he is stubborn and determined to keep to his original plan the reader falls in love with him instantly. It's not all roses from then on in as family, friends, local hoodlums and outrageous chickens plus Olivia's shenanigans with pastry, cakes and cooking had me laughing out loud. Descriptions of the brave men eating her offerings are absolutely hysterical. (I hope these calamities are not suggestive of real life in the DeMedeiros household!)There are one or two fab new characters drawn into the general Western mayhem and I can't wait to read more from this wonderfully talented author! | 5.0 |
| 4848 | This author has the anticipation of the romantic moment down. She has the fun story with the characters that have so much misunderstood a get. And great chemistry and clean. | 4.0 |
| 4849 | ***I was given a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for a honest review for Nerd Alert Book Love Blog***Sara Marsh is a sweet, feisty, funny, smart seventeen year old. She is moving back to her father's for her senior year of high school after her mother gets remarried. She is looking forward to moving back and settling back into her old life she had to leave years ago. But Sara is in for a surprise when she comes to find out creepy goth boy Rob Kensington is now living at her father's house as well. And she definitely wasn't prepared for all grown up, gorgeous, football star Rob."…he was hot… and by hot I mean abso-freaking-lutely drool worthy jaw on-the-floor-gorgeous…"Rob Kensington is trying to adjust to his new life After losing absolutely everything when his home burnt down, killing his parents and leaving him in therapy. Sara's family was at one time good friendd with Rob's family, so her father opens his home and heart up to Rob. Unfortunately, there are a lot of rumors surrounding Rob's involvemen in burning down the house and killing his parents.Sara and Rob share an attraction towards each other. They have a constant banter and teasing attitude towards each other which eventually develops into a much more heated up and passionate relationship.Can Sara get past Rob's walls? Can they learn how to trust each other? Will the rumors flying around town turn Sara against Rob? And what will happen when a tragic death and another house fire shock the community?"…you reminded me what it was to feel something. To want to open up and let someone in. To trust again. You literally picked me up and put me back together…"I was blown away with how much I loved this book. Alllie Gail knows how to write strong, brave, incredible characters. Just when you think you have this story figured out, Allie Gail throws in another twist. I have never been muchbof a mystery fan but this book has enough romance and mystery to keep me going. This was a, I could not put this book down, kind of read and most definitely earned a Nerd Alert A+ or 5 stars! I look forwardvto readung more books by Allie Gail. | 5.0 |
| 4850 | Lady in Peril - Men Blunder, Women Suffer by Calvin Bowden is a heart pumping thriller. The book keeps you on the edge of your seat as it works it's way through a terrifying ordeal.The story begins with Helen "Hellie" and grandfather "Papa" and her daily struggle to overcome the trauma of the kidnapping and brutal rape by a man known as "Animal" Sadac the previous year. As she works through all of the fear, depression and guilt that she is experiencing, she finds out that the conviction of the man who nearly destroyed her life has been overturned and he is to be released on a technicality. The inept sheriff Wart and his deputy not only forgot to read Sadac his miranda rights, but now she finds out that they have lost the evidence from the previous trial as well.We are immediately drawn into Hellie's fear and memories of that fateful event that so changed her life and when "Animal" Sadac escapes en route back for the second trial and blazes a murderous path back to finish what he did not get to do last time, kill Hellie.Victimized even further by the local sheriff, Hellie has to learn her own inner strength as she and her friends and family fight for their very lives while Sadac begins murdering the people around her one by one trying to reach her.The tale resonates with how rape victims are treated to this day in the courts by the defense attorneys and the views of some of the towns people who believe the sheriff's claims that Hellie was not a victim but an eager participant in her own assault.The story stays focused with plenty of description without getting lost in pages of narration. A great weekend read. Really kept me on the edge of my seat. | 4.0 |
| 4851 | Yes, this eBook seems a little off the wall. But Ellis's content delivers.In a nutshell, the book is about Oneness.If you like Marden and Nightengale and writers like them, you'll really enjoy this eBook. | 4.0 |
| 4852 | You would think that a story about a shark would be a very scary read. While the book does have some suspense and adventure it is perfectly fine for kids. In fact it might teach children to face their fears. Basically the story is about a boy named Michael who sees a shark in the park. The shark chases him and eats his homework. You can imagine the story he told his teacher that day after he barely makes it to the bus. I don't want to tell you the ending of the story because it is so cute and funny. It is better if it is a surprise. This is one of the cutest kid's books I've ever read. Highly Recommended.~The Rebecca ReviewI received this book free for review. This review is my honest opinion. | 5.0 |
| 4853 | Ransom Riggs did it again! he was able to capture my imagination and hold it hostage until the book ended. wonderful work! | 5.0 |
| 4854 | "Roland shivered with the effort of looking. He wanted to fix every detail in his mind for ever, so that no matter what else happened there would always be this." It's been a number of years since I read Garner's books. I pulled them out and started into ELIDOR. Turns out - I didn't remember any details of this book in the series, so it truly was a new reading to me. Like so many of my favorite writers, Garner fits enough plot and character into 145 pages whereas many writers can't make a clean work in 500 pages. Written in the late '60's and my copy a reprint from the early '80's - it has a definite Narnia plot running - thin walls between our world and another that is being swallowed by darkness and needs the help of four siblings (David, Nicholas, Helen & Roland). A shift between the two worlds - a hunt for magical treasures is followed by a return to normal life at home and the slipping away of whether it ever happened at all. Similarities - but this story runs darker than Narnia. And the reminders of their adventure keep jabbing at these kids - bursts of static electricity, phantom silhouettes in the rose garden, some serious harassment of these folks front door and mail slot and even a handful plastic prizes: "Are you saying Malebron's sending us souvenirs from Hong Kong?") While the kids turn skeptic, Roland alone packs enough faith to keep the whole bunch on the right track and the story takes some clean, sharp turns - before clipping off abruptly. Geek notes: Had to go online and look-up a few things (dolmen - [...] and even found their old house address at 20 Fog Lane, Manchester: mappable). I'll be on into reading the next book in the series and see if it keeps me guessing, too. | 4.0 |
| 4855 | D PLAN TO CLEAN-UP BOSTON HARBOR, (1989-2001), THE DEER ISLAND OUTFLOW PROJECT"They cared more about that Humvee than they did about the divers." (p. 277) quoting Dr. Maria Knafelc Investigator, USNNeil Swidey is an. indefatigable journalist who has written for the BOSTON GLOBE MAGAZINE for more than a decade. Two articles that he wrote for that magazine served as the launching pad for this incredibly complex, well-researched technical subject and ultimately legal drama. This is a difficult read, both mechanically and emotionally. When I was in college,I was told that the slowest readers were the engineering majors. TRAPPED UNDER THE SEA cut my ordinary perusal speed in half, meaning it took me twice as long to finish it as I would have a less complex tome of similar length (418 pp.).As Swidey's cumbersome title suggests: the book is about the tragic construction of the Deer Island Outflow Project, which was designed to clean up what was then considered the nation's "most polluted harbor,"the very same water body that was the setting of the legendary Boston Tea Party; the bulk of the pollution of which was untreated human waste.The outflow system represented the final leg of a complex, expensive sewage treatment network on Deer Island just north of the metropolis that included a land-based congeries of a dozen egg-shaped anaerobic digesters,each ninety-feet in diameter and fourteen-stories high, in which the wastewater liquids would be separated from the solid sludge. In a separate location, the sludge would be manufactured into fertilizer pellets whereas the treated liquids would then be pumped into the deadend 9.5-mile tunnel dug 100-feet beneath the island's surface that would channel a daily dose of 140,000 pounds of sanitized liquid waste into the Atlantic Ocean through more than fifty vertical diffuser pipes far away from the harbor. The tragedy of this complex story resulted from the way that the huge project was organized, or need I say, "disorganized?" No fewer than seven engineering firms and government agencies were directly involved in the work at one time or another. Needless to say management was totally confused, particularly when it came to the issue of providing the five heroic tunnel workers with breathable air in the confined quarters of the nearly ten-mile tunnel. Swidey grew to intimately know each of the five men, their wives, girlfriends, friends, and parents and tells the story extremely well. As a reader, you will feel the tension, almost as if you're inside the tunnel with the men. The climax came on July 21, 1999, when two of the five men died of asphyxia when air rich in nitrogen and starved of oxygen flowed into their face masks, killing them quickly, as they heroically tried to complete a task that would help to save their three other comrades who worked at the farthest, narrowest end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, few persons outside of the Boston area, including me, were aware of these worker's passing because of the nearly simultaneous demise of John F Kennedy, Jr and his wife in their small private plane off the coast of Martha's Vineyard, ironically, not that far from the site of the outflow-tunnel disaster. The last third of the book focuses on the lawsuits that sprang from the deaths of the two men and the aftershocks in the lives of the survivors. The book basically ends on a happy note: Because the $6 billion-dollar investment ultimately led to a dramatically cleaner Boston Harbor,the historic city no longer suffers from the stigma of "the nation's most polluted harbor." Indeed, it is even clean enough to accept large boxes of British tea. Moreover, because of the nature of this book, I foresee another Boston-based Hollywood extravaganza, starring naturally Mark Wahlberg, Ben Affleck,Matt Damon, and all of the other "usual suspects."Victor L MoteProfessor emeritus ofgeography, Russian studies, and political science atThe University of Houston Central Campus (1971-2011)aka V Traven, MEMOIRS OF A DROMOMANIAC (Bloomington, IN:Xlibris Corp.,2011), 277 pp.;SIBERIA WORLDS APART (Boulder, CO: Westview/Perseus,1998), 256 pp.;AN INDUSTRIAL ATLAS OF THE SOVIET SUCCESSOR STATES (Houston, TX: Industrial Information Resources, Inc.,1994), 300 pp.; andCoauthored with Theodore Shabad, GATEWAY TO SIBERIAN RESOURCES (New York: Wiley, 1977), 198 pp. | 3.0 |
| 4856 | my coworker suggested i read this book, she had found it on one of the $1 daily deals and ended up really liking it, and now we are both totally hooked on this series! i can't wait for the 6th book to come out! whenever i start one of these books, i literally cannot put it down until i finish it. | 5.0 |
| 4857 | Marxist dogma slapped together without a credible or sincere effort to convince. An unserious attempt at rewriting history lacking scientific rigor on verifying sources, which remain opaque. Won a prize in France... quel surprise! | 1.0 |
| 4858 | What can I say other than you MUST READ this book!! I hope there is more to come with the Ravens MC!! OMG, it left me hang on the edge of my seat and chewing my finger nails. I could not stop reading this book. Just one question...where the heck are all these bikers? I would love to find a man like the ones in these MC books!! READ THIS BOOK for sure!! | 5.0 |
| 4859 | Reading Blood Orchids not only introduced me to endearing, interesting and complex characters, it launched me on a systematic journey through all of her books. My knowledge of the Hawaiian Islands has been increased while Neal steadily guides us through complicated plots and people. Take the time, read the Lei Crime Series in order, then read the companion novels which flesh out 3 of the characters found throughout the Lei series. I eagerly await anything new she writes. | 5.0 |
| 4860 | I truly enjoyed this book; I read it in 5 hours... I literally could not put it down. I was hooked after the first one and am patiently waiting for book #3!I have struggled with writing this review, because I really, really do love this series so far. I just feel that the author overloaded us with information that was already covered in book one rather than using the opportunity build each character through Mia's pov. Especially since this is NOT considered a stand-alone book, I feel that it was very unnecessary to keep briefing us on the events that got me hooked in the first place..Other than that, everything was great, I love seeing the changes Mia is making given everything that has happend. I cannot wait to read the final outcome of Mia and King! | 4.0 |
| 4861 | This had well developed characters and a great plot that unfolded naturally. I strongly recommend this as a sci-fi romance read. | 5.0 |
| 4862 | I read this awhile ago...I need to start leaving reviews after I read but its hard because all I want to do is start reading the next book!!...Excellent read from Ms. Styles!! Her imagination is omg! | 5.0 |
| 4863 | The first book was about Tucker Feye and his trek through time to find his missing family. This book revolves around a girl named Lah Lia who Tucker's father brought back after he went missing the first time. This story overlaps with the first book so it's more about coloring in the picture rather than drawing a new one. | 4.0 |
| 4864 | Gemma longs to leave British India and see the London she's heard so much about. But the mysteries and sacrifices she must face to get her wish may be more than she can take. The realities of the Victorian boarding school and the "lady's life" it purports to prepare her for, are not the glimmering things she hoped for. But hidden in the caves near the school is a power and freedom that could be hers to wield. | 4.0 |
| 4865 | The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency is that book that truly succeeds in transporting you to a truly different place: a place where being wealthy means having a whole lot less, where values are different yet in some ways strangely familiar.The book follows the early adventures of Mma Precious Ramotswe, a thirty-five year old woman who opens the first female-run detective agency in Gabarone, the Capitol of Botswana, a nation with a population about the size of New Mexico, but a land area greater than that of California.The book does not contain a great centralized mystery that runs through it, though about a third of the way in, the disappearance of a boy who is kidnapped and presumably killed by a witch doctor keeps coming to the forefront through the rest of the book. Rather the book is collection of vignettes, some of about Mma Ramotswe's father and others about hear life and how she grew up to become a detective.There were sad things that happened in her life, but I disagree with reviewers who say she had a hard life. She seemed to have had a happy life with some sad moments in it and the book reflects her overall joy at being.Mma Ramotswe is a fascinating and very real character with her own ideas about the world. She's fiercely proud of her nation, and she's proud to be a Size 22 woman in a cultural that's traditionally valued women who are fat. She is usually very self-confident.She has to be, in selling her father's cattle and taking on the job of starting the first lady run detective agency in the country with nothing other than her reading of fiction and a detective manual. That takes guts. Her cases are filled with lots of high points and a few low points as she's still learning what she's doing. She does stumble occasionally such as in her following the daughter of a wealthy East Indian man, and the way she obtained evidence of one woman's husband's infidelity. Still, she also showed her keen mind when she found the secret of a doctor whose talents and knowledge seemed to vary from one day to the next, as well as the case of a man who disappeared during his own Baptism, and the case of the missing boy.More than just being a mystery book, what Alexander McCall Smith provides readers an experience. While the book is stereotypically viewed as of interest to middle aged women, it really is a great book for any human to read (and who knows, maybe some extraterrestrials too) as we experience rich character and rich settings which are unforgettable.I listened to the audiobook version and have to commend the narration of Lisette Lecat who does a fantastic job bringing this story to life and creating each character, regardless of gender. Her great narration improved on an already fantastic book. | 5.0 |
| 4866 | What a writing team. Their characters are wonderful, complicated, and heroic. From book one through the series, what a compelling read. | 5.0 |
| 4867 | Wow. This book truly hit me in all the feels. I've seen it being compared to the Fault In Our Stars. The major idea they have in common is the big C, cancer. This book also deals with a relationship being strained as an effect of cancer. But while The Fault in our Stars deals with a romantic type of relationship, Maybe One Day is about friendship. I found myself thinking of my teenage best friends, missing the closeness and even the drama. Maybe One Day broke my heart and made me smile at the same time. This is one of those bittersweet books that will leave you breathless for awhile and unable to start another book. I absolutely loved it. | 5.0 |
| 4868 | This is a very imaginative and interesting book. I couldn't put it down. I loved the characters, people lost in a time and place making do with the unimaginable. Has some of the feel and edge of Dune but very different. My only problems were that there is no explanation of why their world is what it is, and the story just ends leaving you hanging and looking for more. I am eagerly looking for the sequel and some possible closure. | 4.0 |
| 4869 | Excellent! Thorough and practical. Very useful in setting up our new program. Staff find it helpful in many ways. Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 4870 | Love this author! So glad to see another new author! Book was fast paced, interesting, and will definitely buy more of his books when published! | 5.0 |
| 4871 | Like all the books in this serie this one is very beautifull. A bride goes to the west and finds her husband. Good story, with lovely people in it, and ofcourse also a few persons who are less adorable. Together they make a nice plot to read along and want to finish the book. | 5.0 |
| 4872 | Thought I may need to wade through this but Woodward makes this easy to understand and he's done his homework. Every American should read this book. | 4.0 |
| 4873 | Buchman has won me over. His books are now a truly auto-buy for me!I LOVED this installment of the Night Stalkers Series. Each book is a stand-alone novel that comes to a thrilling and satisfying conclusion...and the ongoing cast of characters (other books lead Hero/Heroine become the next book's secondary characters) is an absolute joy to read about, catch up with their lives, and they always, *always* remain true to character. I'm impressed!This book was so rewarding on so many levels. Loved the dialogue, the romance between hero and heroine, the deeply motivated decisions and choices. The hero (Tim) is a man I could (and did!) fall in love with; Lola is strong, capable, worthy of admiration from women (so easy to like!), and ultimately--very deserving of Tim's unswerving devotion.Buchman writes incredible action scenes, believable romance, powerful "what-if" military scenarios including the biggest, baddest disasters American soldiers could face. (A little unbelievable? We might WANT it to be a stretch....but I suspect wicked bad stuff like he writes COULD happen...and as citizens, we'd likely never know the heroes of the military saved the world.)The pacing was extraordinary. No sagging anywhere. Never wanted to put the book down (but had to force myself). Stayed up too late last night finishing it (when I had a 4 AM alarm set). Definitely deserves ALL FIVE STARS. Absolutely recommend it!~Kristin | 5.0 |
| 4874 | A high quality book with great pictures and pictorial diagrams of our solar system, galaxy, and universe. Included are facts, figures, and data that will wet your appetite for more. | 5.0 |
| 4875 | I thought this was a nice twist on the boy meets girl story. I like the fact that she was willing to give it a shot. It was nice to the guy finally admit that he wanted her. | 4.0 |
| 4876 | About the Book:Book #1 in a trilogy from fantasy author Wayne Thomas Batson explores the concept of dreams and their effects on us.People are fascinated by dreams, and the Bible has a great deal to say about them. From Jacob's dream of the heavenly stairway in Genesis 28 to angels visiting Joseph during dreams in Matthew 1 to the Apostle John's "waking dream" from which he obtained the book of Revelation--dreams have been powerful ingredients of God's plan as revealed through Scripture.Fourteen-year-old Archer Keaton discovers he has the ability to enter and explore his dreams. He is a "dreamtreader," one of three selected from each generation. Their mission: to protect the waking world from the Nightmare Lord, who wreaks chaos in the Dream World. But as Archer's dreams become more dangerous and threatening, so too does his waking life.Rigby Thames, the new kid from England, builds a suspicious rock star-like following at Dresden High School a little too quickly. Even Archer's best friend and confidant, Kara Windchil, seems taken in by the cool guy with the wild blond hair, which definitely rubs Archer the wrong way. Archer must face two foes in two worlds, but he cannot succeed alone. Archer sets off to find other dreamtreaders in a desperate attempt to defeat the enemy terrorizing his friends and family.About the Author:Wayne Thomas Batson is the author of several bestselling novels, including The Door Within trilogy, The Isle series, and The Berinfell series. As a middle school reading teacher, Wayne writes adventures set in imaginative locales because he believes that we all dream of doing something that matters.My Review:Fourteen years of age is really too young to be a hero, but Archer Keaton is a hero, nonetheless. Archer figures out how he can actually enter his dreams, he apparently had always had this ability but just didn't know it. He isn't the only one there are others like him, but not too many---just three from each generation. Archer must protect the world---the waking world from the Nightmare Lord which proves to be harder than one might assume. But soon it seems that his dreams are about to spill over into his daily life and that definitely proves to be very dangerous for him.Archer must find others with the same ability because he can't do this alone---right now its proving to be more than he can handle. So sets of on this journey he does, but his waking world seems to not be going so great either. Especially when a new guy shows up at school and messes everything all up. Because of this Archer decides he isn't too thrilled with Rigby from England and he wonders what all the fuss is about, anyway.**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from my participation in the CSFF Blog Tour. | 5.0 |
| 4877 | This book is on my list to read. It is in excellent condition and I won't have time to read it in good timing for this review. | 5.0 |
| 4878 | While I have read many of Thay's writings. This one helps you put into practice what you know. It's a great practical guide. There are many great practices listed throughout the book. | 4.0 |
| 4879 | I thought this was a Crossword Book of Puzzles. It turned out to be a book telling how . Not what I thought. | 3.0 |
| 4880 | Picked up Matt's book, because I've always found him to be practical and because he just makes so much sense. I have been so disappointed in the establishment GOP.. Reading this book really sheds a lot of light on what that is. Freedom is such an important concept. It is never cheap or easy and I hope a ton of people pick up this book.Americans need to start thinking and own the results of our decisions because Freedom isn't Free. We have work to do. | 5.0 |
| 4881 | I really enjoyed this book.It had adventure and mystery.Plus a wonderful romance, that hadboth fight and, surrender. Not one of thebest, but deserves a station with the best. | 3.0 |
| 4882 | I was very happy with this book. It makes things much more clear on Bible matters. It is a great companion. | 5.0 |
| 4883 | Beautiful, exciting, captivating, mysterious... LOVED this series! Totally worth it! | 5.0 |
| 4884 | The story line was great and the characters memorable, but badly in need of a proofreader/editor. The eccentric punctuation and mis-used/skipped words and typos were a real distraction for me (my OCD speaking) and would someone, please, tell the author to look up the words "imply" and "infer" and their proper use in a sentence.Aside from that, this book, and the others in this series, are good reads. If you like a good shoot'em up western, this one is for you. | 4.0 |
| 4885 | Oh my gosh Entice was so Fricking GOOD!!! I'm not surprised because Rachel always delivers!!! Now I'm sitting here biting nails wondering when Tex and Mo's book will be here??? I. Can. Not. Wait. | 5.0 |
| 4886 | Love the way the story gets personal with the characters over the course of the war- very realistic- actionis believable in that the writer has a history with weapons and warfare that the reader can share.Need MORE MERKIAARI battles Mark! | 5.0 |
| 4887 | This is a good part of the trilogy about three sisters and their inheritance. I also enjoyed it as a standalone. I found it different from the Brodie series in that there was part of the paranormal and the past in all the books. This seems to be a new direction for Kat Martin, or perhaps it is because I am finished with the Brodie series and reading different series Kat has written. | 5.0 |
| 4888 | 1. Its free 2. My 7 year old has read some of the series at school 3. We luv to read & re read it constantly.Great book. Thanks Amazon for having books the entire family can enjoy! | 5.0 |
| 4889 | Carlos is at the top of his game both legally and illegally,he is married to the love of his life Nina, and has a son Julio,who he hopes will follow in his footsteps.Just when he thinks he is one step ahead of the law,the walls come crashing in.Will Carlos become a federal inmate for life?or Does his kingpin status allow him to avoid the trap that was set?Nina is unaware of the illegal side of her husband's Carlos career,when she learns the truth and is faced with having to run for her life.Does she separate herself from all of Carlos's dealings and leave him for dead?or Is she really that ride or die Carlos hoped for?Wow!!! As usual June brought the drama,suspense, twist and turns.From the beginning to the end nothing but jaw-dropping entertainment.The ending was climatic and unexpected.Can't wait to read the next 5 star from this gifted author. | 5.0 |
| 4890 | Review courtesy of Dark Faerie TalesQuick & Dirty: Excellent sequel to this fascinating series. Even though it had its flaws this was still a wonderful read and I am very eager to read the next book.Opening Sentence: I was not conscious.The Review:Autumn Rose has just one year left as a guardian at a school where she is shunned because she is a Sage. The Sages are magical beings that live in the 1st dimension alongside the humans. They are extremely powerful and are looked to as leaders from all the other dimensions. Born with scars that run down the length of their entire body it is easy to distinguish who they are. There are also dark Sages known as the Extermino that want to destroy the human race. The rest of the Sage’s have taken it upon themselves to be guardians to the humans and protect them in any way they can.Autumn was raised in a very social London by her grandmother, but 18 months ago her grandmother passed away and now she is living in a tiny seaside town where she is one of the only Sage’s around. The circumstances surrounding her grandmother’s death were unclear and Autumn will stop at nothing to figure out what happened.On the first day of school a very handsome and famous young Sage moves into town. Prince Fallon was one of Autumn’s childhood friends, but she hasn’t seen him since her grandmother’s funeral. With his good looks and social status he immediately becomes the talk of the town, and Autumn is thrust into the limelight with him. She doesn’t know if she can trust Fallon, but there is something so comforting about him.Autumn is a very interesting girl that I really ended up liking. She has been through a lot in the last few years and it has caused her to fall into a deep depression. On the outside she puts up a great front so no one really knows, but deep down she is really hurting and has not properly grieved for her grandmother. It was easy to sympathize with Autumn and her situation. I also loved that even though she is royalty she acts and lives like a normal person does. That made it easier to relate to her. She was a fun character and I was glad to get to know her better.Fallon was not at all what I was expecting. He was introduced briefly in the first book, The Dark Heroine, and I thought he was going to be very similar to Kasper, but he was actually the total opposite. He is downright gorgeous, but he is actually very modest about it. He is more of a one girl type of guy and he was very sweet and respectful. I really loved him and thought that he treated Autumn so well. My one complaint about their relationship was that I felt that he had more genuine feelings then Autumn did, but as time went on I thought they ended up making a great couple.I wanted to start off by saying that this was very different from The Dark Heroine but in a good way. I felt that this one was written much better and the flow of the book wasn’t nearly as choppy. There were still a few times when I got a little lost, but nowhere close to how I felt while reading the first book. This book takes place at the same time as the first book, you are just getting Autumn’s story instead of Violets. The romance still had an insta-love feel to it, which I didn’t love, but I did like Fallon and Autumn together. They were cute. My favorite thing about this series is the amazing world that Gibbs has created; it is so fascinating and intriguing. That alone will keep me coming back to read the rest of the books in this series, which I think is going to be quite a few since it seems every heroine is going to get their own book. I am excited to see the rest of the dimensions and what they offer to the story. Also, I adored the cover to this book, it’s really simple but creepy and striking. To be honest, this book did have a lot of flaws, but there was just something about it that left me thinking about it days after reading it. I would highly recommend this if you are looking for a unique YA/NA paranormal series, and if you didn’t love the first book, I would still give this one a try. I thought it was a much better read.Notable Scene:“Autumn, do something!” Nathan demanded, having caught up with me.The humans looked up for the first time and noticed me.“No, Nathan, he’s gone, I can’t—“Nathan shoved me forward, glaring. “You’re a Sage, of course you can. Sage can do anything.”I looked down at the man on the ground, shaking my head as tears brimmed. Why is he doing this? Nathan knows I can’t bring back the dead!“It’s your duty,” Nathan continued.The woman managed to stop sobbing long enough to speak. “They had grey scars…two of them. Hit him with black light.”Gray scars—Extermino! And black light…That was a death curse!FTC Advisory: William Morrow Paperbacks/HarperCollins provided me with a copy of Autumn Rose. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review. | 4.0 |
| 4891 | and I loved it!! I like how this book brought it all together and tied it up but it also made me sad that Claire and jonathans journey was over | 5.0 |
| 4892 | This sad story is a good read. I watched all of this happen when I was a kid nut knew nothing about it. You can only hope that both brothers find peace in life. | 4.0 |
| 4893 | I gave this book three stars because it took so long to get to the point of the story. Not a bad read but not great either. Though I am going to read book two because it ended just as the story picked up momentum. Hoping for the second installment to be five stars. Judge for yourself. | 3.0 |
| 4894 | This is an absolutely terrific romance. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author. She is very talented. | 4.0 |
| 4895 | I've been trying to get a flat belly for some years now but have had great difficulty in doing so. I generally watch what I eat and take regular exercise so I was quite frustrated that I was not getting the toned belly that I wanted.This book has been very insightful and I can see now, some of the mistakes I was making which was holding me back.I have modified my diet somewhat, and I am doing regular everyday exercises contained in this book. I am beginning to see some incredible results so the outlook is looking good.At last I am getting the belly I feel I deserve. | 5.0 |
| 4896 | It didn't take me too long to realize that James Randi's version of the truth was delusional. While it is true that Randi managed to unmask many frauds, and while it is true that we are all subject to being fooled by conjurers like him, the fact is that there is something to many of the phenomena that remain unexplained. You can watch Randi in action on Youtube. His comments on homeopathy are especially good examples of someone who has very little understanding of physics Of course, the fact is that even the homeopaths don't understand the underlying physics. Uri Geller wrote his own book about his life which is much more believable. | 5.0 |
| 4897 | The country maps are OK for orienting yourself for rail or main highway driving. The city maps are only the city center and lack sufficient detail for driving, walking or using the subways and street cars. | 2.0 |
| 4898 | this is another great book in Alexandda Ivy's series!! I have read the entire series and can recomed all of her books in this series!! | 5.0 |
| 4899 | Mavis Doriel Hay wrote only three mystery novels, during the period known as the Golden Age of Mystery. Her first, “Murder Underground,” was published in 1934, when writers like Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers were already household names. It was followed by “Death on the Cherwell” (1935), set in Oxford, and “The Santa Klaus Murder” (1936), set at an English country estate. Hay continued to write, but after her third mystery, she turned to the subject of rural crafts, which she dearly loved.Hay was largely forgotten until last year, when the British Library began republishing a number of mystery novels printed during the Golden Age (like John Bude’s “The Cornish Coast Murder” and “The Lake District Murde”r). All three of Hay’s mystery novels are now available in both paperback and ebook versions.Murder Underground is set in north London, near Hampstead Heath, and it is a combination of improbable, bewildering and great fun.Miss Euphemia Pongleton (only a British writer would invent that name), a rather elderly resident of the respectable Frampton Private Hotel, sails forth one morning for a dentist appointment. She passes the closest tube station to save on fare, and arrives at the Belsize Park Station. Because of her fear of elevators, she decides to walk down the 220-step staircase. Along the way, someone strangles her with a dog leash – the leash for her own dog, taken from where it usually hung in the hotel entrance way.Miss Pongleton wasn’t a particularly nice character, and there are no end of suspects, including residents of the hotel and her relatives. And the suspects rather cheerfully go about suppressing evidence, changing evidence, omitting facts, and conveniently not remembering, to the extent that it becomes difficult to keep track of who was actually where, who did what, and who said what. The police inspector seems to be outsmarted and outmaneuvered at almost every turn. And several of the characters/suspects decide to do some sleuthing and investigating on their own, all for the very best of reasons (and one, of course, for the very worst).Is “Murder Underground”one of the great mystery stories? No, but then no one is making that claim. It is representative of its period; there were numerous writers in both Britain and America during the Golden Age of mysteries, and most are largely forgotten.It includes diagrams of some of the scenes; I can’t explain why I’ve always loved diagrams in mystery stories, but I do. It does require a closer reading than one might expect with a mystery story, if nothing else than to keep track of how the characters try to screw things up.But it is a fun read. | 4.0 |
| 4900 | Saga is a great story about two enemies who fall on love have baby and are on the run. That is the short version the long is cool I can't do it justice. The start was slow but action and suspense pay of at the end. | 4.0 |
| 4901 | Once again, I usually do not read what men write - but I was impressed with this author - pleased | 5.0 |
| 4902 | Wolffe is a better reporter than long-form writer but in this case that is a virtue. His reportage and access make this a great inside look at the Obama White House. | 4.0 |
| 4903 | This book is full of inspiring ideas to use in enjoying the outdoors to a fuller and more creative extent. | 5.0 |
| 4904 | Shannon Mayer is an excellent science fiction writer, one that can keep you in the story all of the time. She has a way of making you feel for the characters as though you were right there with them. Great writer. | 5.0 |
| 4905 | Great story line and I am looking forward to reading the next book's in this series. I wish it was just one book,instead of many. | 5.0 |
| 4906 | “The Greek Billionaire and I” by the amazing author Marian Tee was awesome. I love her books and yes I do a happy dance when I get to read a new book of hers. This book did not disappoint me. The female character, Velvet, was an amazing powerful woman with wonderful wit. Mykolas, the male lead, was arrogant, demanding, but also one wickedly hot man. Their relationship does have bumps but in the end you do get your HEA. Once again I ran the gambit of emotions from anger, crying, laughing, and loving while reading the book.This reader thinks that if you are anything like me you will want to read this book and all the others by Marian Tee. | 5.0 |
| 4907 | This is a great intro to this series, and makes me want to read about everyone's stories that work or are members of Club Shadowlands. Great job Cherise! | 4.0 |
| 4908 | This is a well constructed story examining how two very separate trading cultures, the Liaden and the Terran, might adapt to work more in tandem, to the benefit of all. I have not figured out how, or even if, it syncs with the time period of Val Con and Miri of Clan Korval, but doubtless all will come clear with more books to come. Lots of other characters show up, some of whom are known in other books. Young Jethri is a talented young trader with interesting relatives, adopted and blood, who is constantly transitioning between and joining together the two trading worlds. It is a great read, a very interesting play of strategy, and I am awaiting the next book with anticipation. | 5.0 |
| 4909 | I'm so in love with them. Drew is a dream. He's so sweet, I love is marshmallow poems. Fable is caring and loving. Love,love them. I can't wait for Owen's book. | 5.0 |
| 4910 | A tale that leaves you begging for more. Of course, you are left hanging on the end so you will buy the next episode which I will! | 5.0 |
| 4911 | For sufferers of panic or anxiety attack, this is a very good reference book. It talks about the strategies and treatment options available and covers the entire range quite well. It will certainly help those suffering from agoraphobia or panic attacks better cope with their issue. Good! | 4.0 |
| 4912 | This book's titular painter and first-person narrator, Jim Stegner, is a forty-something, twice-divorced artist who lives in a cabin in rural Colorado. He spends his days painting, fly-fishing, smoking, and thinking about alcohol (he’s a recovering alcoholic and hasn’t had a drink in three years). His daughter, Alce, whom he taught to fly-fish and considered his best friend, was murdered when she was fifteen, and he carries tremendous guilt over her death (he believes he didn’t adequately protect her) and grieves her loss every day.In part due to his grief over Alce’s death, Stegner has a lot of pent-up rage, and he has a tendency to unleash it in a very volatile manner when provoked . . . like the time he shot a man with a .41 magnum at point-blank range for making lewd comments about his daughter. Or the time an interviewer for a live radio show asked him “why, coming from a family of gypo loggers in Oregon, [he] had decided to paint.” (“It seems terribly brave. Or reckless? I mean where you came from. Your father was practically illiterate.”). The question pissed Stegner off (“[T]his question stopped my wildly beating heart for a moment and stiffened my bristles and raised hackles I suddenly discovered I had.”), so, in response, Stegner extended his hand, “like for a handshake,” and then gripped and squeezed the interviewer’s hand until “he was howling and then I felt a bone snap, one of the knuckles in the first joint and he screamed, an unbridled, uncensored live radio shriek.”Early in the book, this same rage leads Stegner to get in a fight on the street with a stranger. On his way to the creek to do some fly-fishing, Stegner witnesses the man beating a disobedient mare with a two-by-four, and he loses it. He climbs out of his truck, punches the guy in the nose, and takes the horse. This sets in motion a string of terrible actions and reactions, including arson, murder, and shootings. But, all the while, Stegner retains his peace of mind by fly-fishing and painting.Each chapter of the book begins with a brief description (similar to what you’d see accompanying a work in a gallery or museum) of one or two of his paintings, like:MayhemOIL ON LINEN40 x 50 INCHESCOLLECTION OF THE ARTISTThe chapter then, in an indirect way, describes the inspiration for the work, the circumstances surrounding it, Stegner’s mood while he painted it, and his process. This could easily come across as cheesy or gimmicky, but it doesn’t. Instead, it is a creative and stylistic device that allows you to understand Stegner a bit better and to see the motivation for his boiling anger and unbridled grief. It works.What doesn’t work as well for me is the writing style. Author Peter Heller has an MFA in both fiction and poetry. Fiction writers who hold MFAs in poetry have a tendency to write, well, poetically (Kevin Powers and his writing in The Yellow Birds is another example that springs to mind immediately). I’ve said it before, and I’m sure I will say it again: I am not a huge fan of flowery, overly descriptive, poetic writing. I find that overly poetic writing tends to weigh a book down, slow its pace, and make it feel contrived. This paragraph is a perfect example:"Not a single car passed in not sure how much time. A katydid pulsed out of the grass on the shoulder. The blackbirds buzzed and shrieked in happy territorial arguments. The sun climbed over the low ridge behind me and threw my shadow down to water’s edge. After a while the beaver in the closest pond emerged and cut a faint wake across the still water. Came back. Some woodless errand. I could hear too the slow current pouring over the closest dam, shifting and burbling in the pool below. I painted. Painted the pace of it, the sounds as much as anything. The calm. It calmed me. That thing that happened where I disappear. Except this time it was not into the poised energy of a woman, or into some watery interior landscape, but into instead the quiet creek in front of me, into the raucous commerce of corvids, the inscrutable transit of a beaver, the slow breathing of the morning. It was different and soothing and freeing and I didn’t even know that I’d disappeared until I heard the higher vibration of an approaching car, still a ways off."I understand, of course, that this is a matter of personal preference. Some people can’t get enough adjectives and details about nature and pretty, lyrical sentences. If poetic writing is your speed, then you will love this book. But I found myself flipping pages to see when the next batch of dialogue was coming up. In refreshing contrast to that weighty, long-winded paragraph (and many others like it), Heller’s dialogue is straight and sharp. The combo of the flowery, descriptive paragraphs and the choppy dialogue offers a nice, conflicting juxtaposition that mirrors the contrast between the crazy, fast-paced action/crime side of the novel and the mellow, slow-paced, contemplative fly-fishing/having a smoke/painting side of the novel. I just wish the balance had been weighted more in favor of the straight and sharp dialogue and the fast-paced action. | 3.0 |
| 4913 | I love James Patterson crime. He should stick to it. Perhaps this was a children's book; it certainly had no value for an adult. | 1.0 |
| 4914 | I enjoyed this book. It was almost like having 2 books in one. I enjoy traveling back and forth between times. Not to many travel back as far as the 1400's and it was nice to get a glimpse of that time frame. There were some very nice twists and turns to the plot and a very surprise ending. Looking forward to more stories from this author. | 4.0 |
| 4915 | Honor & Innocence was very well written. It had my emotions going up and down. I didn’t realize how terrible the situation was for the people of Germany after the war ended. My heart went out to them. The nice homes they once had were now a bunch of rubble.This story is about Hank and a young German friend named Max. It begins with Hank being drafted into the war. Just before he leaves, his father comes to him and tells him, “I should have been more open to share my life with you. It’s important that you know where you came from. We should be proud of our heritage.” Then he proceeds to tell his son that his grandfather came to America in 1905 from Germany, because he didn’t agree with the German government and what they were doing to the people. Many innocent people were killed in the name of the Reich. Now World War II was in full force and Hank might have to battle against his own kin who are forced to fight for Hitler.This story is told with deep feeling, as if the author had actually been there. I was surprised at the emotion I felt as I read the first chapter. Chapter two is when Hank arrives at the army base, so there tends to be some cuss words at this point. I would recommend this book to adults only because of the language. Other than that, I loved the story and it was hard to put down.--Review by Linda Weaver Clarke, Author of Historical Fictions | 5.0 |
| 4916 | With the different wifey stories, the only one I enjoyed and really read was Lani's. Black was a real gangster that did real gangster s***! The other stories were boring and weak. I read a lot of urban books! This one was not a favorite of mine. Too much about cheating and shopping. I want to read real hood stories, not soap operas! I won't buy Number 7, and wish I could get a refund on 1-6. | 1.0 |
| 4917 | I won a copy of this book at a release party. I had never heard of Ashley Cassidy or Relentless Hope. I had no idea what to expect having not even read the synopsis. What I found was touching story of how a single person can make all the difference in a person's life, for good or bad. This story starts with a single mistake and ends with the hardest decision Aleah will probably ever make. In between we get see her grow from a frightened and alone young woman into someone ready to fight for what she wants.This story shows you glimpses into the struggles a young woman faces whose family is steep in the cultural traditions of Pakistan. Aleah goes from the extreme shelter and cocoon of her family to being vilified by them and forced to make decisions she never thought she would. She finds a unexpected friend at the lowest point in her life and is thrust into the drama of his billionaire status. I enjoyed watching Aleah grow and change throughout this book. Aleah finds she has feelings for her friends grandson Aiden, is afraid to let him into her heart. Aiden has been a spoiled rich brat most of his life and but finds Aleah a refreshing exception to most of the people he knows. There is a lot of chemistry between these two people. I am looking forward to the next book to find out if they can get past their differences and figure out just how to have a life together. | 5.0 |
| 4918 | What a satisfying conclusion to the Peaches Monroe trilogy. Mimi Strong managed to create such appealing and entertaining characters that draws in the reader to fall in love with each and every one of them. | 5.0 |
| 4919 | This is a great book, this is the second book in this series, but can be read as a stand alone. This book is about Roanna (Ronni), who is an FBI agent and she just got assigned to a new case. This is her first case since she was brutally stabbed. She is sent to San Diego to work with the same task force that she was working with when she got stabbed. She has to go undercover with agent Thomas Mann to try to prove that a cult leader is hiding weapons. Thomas is trying to get over his guilt from letting the killer get close enough to hurt Ronni. This book has it all, romance, mystery, suspense, and hot alpha agents.A Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review. | 5.0 |
| 4920 | Wonderful story of love conquering all. A long time feud solved by love. This series follows the Braden siblings and each of them also tells what is going on with the siblings after their own story. Melissa Foster is an excellent story teller. They do have some steamy scenes. | 5.0 |
| 4921 | Great series you can't go wrong. I cannot wait for book 6. I just love the storyline | 4.0 |
| 4922 | Calvinism was new to me as I grew up in strict arminian church where election and the thoughts of Luther, Calvin, Beza and Augustine were considered heresy. However, the way the new, young, and reformed Calvinists seem to present Calvinism could be viewed as harsh, condemning and almost sticking our fingers in our ears to despise a good dialogue. I spent 7 years sitting with men every week discussing reformed theology in a calm, biblical manner and could see the blossom of the TULIP flourish. The author wisely points out that attitude is critical in presenting the doctrines of grace and we, as strong calvinists need to learn more pastoral approaches and not just theological hammers. | 5.0 |
| 4923 | Interesting to read Fallen too far from Rush's point of view. I went and re-read the next 2 afterwords. But I admit there wasn't a ton of new things to discover in this. Worth reading if you love Blaire and Rush. | 4.0 |
| 4924 | I came into using Linux very reluctantly as a data logger custom build for me uses this. Having had a lot of earlier experience with DOS I have found it quite a breeze to understand and use. The job names are anything but intuitive but their function is quite clear.I ended up buying both the Kindle and hardcopy versions, so that I could have access while working as well as something to browse when away from my PC. I recommend both. | 5.0 |
| 4925 | Enjoyed this series BUT, these writers need to STOP copying 50 Shades of Grey. Come up with something original, instead of copying words, phases, sentences and other references. I would refer this series as a good read, just notes of the reference to 50 Shades. | 3.0 |
| 4926 | Enjoyed the characters and plot. Full of patriotic, awesome men and women that defend us against loathsome zealots trying to enslave us. Hail them for their extraordinary efforts on behalf of our way of life. A must read for freedom loving people | 4.0 |
| 4927 | If you didn't get enough of Jake and Harry Rex in Time to Kill, then get this and keep reading to find out what happens a couple years later. It's a good mystery, in typical Grisham style. Though I did think it was a little predictable, that didn't take away from reading on to see if I guessed right. And of course there are surprises thrown throughout. | 4.0 |
| 4928 | I love books that make you realize something you've never really thought about and that is what this book does. | 4.0 |
| 4929 | The Husband's Secret was an easy read and at times quite riviting. However, once you know the secret, there's little motivation to keep reading. I guess learning how the wife and the victim's mother deal with the secret is interesting, but it didn't thrill me. The epilogue mystified me. Although it contained some thought-provoking information, what's the point of telling us what the victim's life would have been like, had she lived? That's what is called a moot point. | 3.0 |
| 4930 | I found Jude to be a compelling, thought-provoking read. The desire for political power by billionaire Jude Asher clashes with his twin brother Tom’s lack of interest in any aspirations that throw him into the public eye. A suspenseful atmosphere permeates the story through the mysterious forces that seem to further Jude’s efforts.Some scenes were a bit slow in moving the story forward, but for the most part, I felt drawn into the action, wondering when or if Jude’s efforts would be foiled.Characterization was well done. I especially enjoyed some of the psychological introspection revealed in Tom’s character as he expressed concern for his brother, yet harbored a reluctance to get involved with his political aspirations. His cavalier attitude toward his incredible wealth gives him a much more humanitarian minded world view than that of his twin brother.I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy books that deal with political figures and the wielding of power, as well as those who appreciate a well thought out story with a hint of spiritual warfare.Thank you to David C Cook for providing this ebook copy. | 5.0 |
| 4931 | I wanted to jump in this book and watch everything that was happening. I can't even begin to explain Harrison and what a wonderful man that he is! I could write about this book FOREVER! PLEASE just trust my advice if you want to read about two of the best people ever written about in a book Read this. You will not be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 4932 | This book is almost exactly like my life (except i dont have a sister and my parents aren't THAT crazy!) I have one of the tshirts Dezzie has, i have cried at school just like Hamlet has, I have ssen a counsler like Hamlet has, and my parents own a theatre company! The strangest things are always coming home from my dad's work or during or after a show. I have related to this book alot, and even if your life isn't exactly like that, I kniw I found other ways to relate. | 5.0 |
| 4933 | This is the second in a series of three novellas, focused on The Fetish Queen. It does not and is not meant to, stand alone. This installment moves the story along and I found it interesting and well written. The characters are becoming more engaging and the chemistry is apparent. It's short, sassy and an easy read. Nicole Camden has offered readers a good premise, interesting characters, and the continuation of a good story. I look forward to the other installments and the resolution of the storyline.*I received my copy from NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review. | 3.0 |
| 4934 | The story of the last great battle of an American unit in Vietnam. In many ways it is a disaster because of the political times, i.e., Vietnamization, and we we were fearful of losing too many lives and ammunition at the end of the Vietnam conflict. Sufficient reinforcements were curtailed as well as needed artillery support. On the other hand, it is a courageous story of American soldiers in action. | 5.0 |
| 4935 | Very little impressive me anymore..especially new shifter romance authors.The book is highly descriptive and very well written. I wish the author had gone into greater detail of Liam and Terry romance, but this is her first book in this genre.I will give her high marks because I love bear shifter romance.This book does have an escape quality ..you almost feel your there..can't wait for the next books in this very promising series.. | 5.0 |
| 4936 | This book reminded me of the movie Stand By Me. It is the coming of age of three teenage friends and the search for a deranged murderer and rapist. It keep me on the edge of my seat. | 5.0 |
| 4937 | Great book. Written unlike other authors. Kept me captive and up late at night just to find out what happens next. | 4.0 |
| 4938 | I got almost to the end when I figured out what was going on. No spoilers here; the ending is dramatic and suspenseful. Just a slight warning that it is a somewhat disturbing subject matter. | 4.0 |
| 4939 | The cost of friendship can be hard in Walk A Straight Line by Michelle Lindo-Rice. Colleen MacGregor turns her life over to God after her marriage to Terence Hayworth is sealed. Colleen works to be the best helpmate she can be while struggle to keep her friendship together with her best friend, Gina. Colleen soon realizes that she has to draw the line at some point. Colleen has a lot of her plate because the man she fell in love with is not the man she married. Colleen’s world takes a dark turn and she has to come to some harsh decisions.Gina Price loves her best friend but the bible toting and holy than thou act is getting on her last nerve. Gina feels Colleen judges everything she does not that she has not done some questionable things, but her friend should always support her. Gina also does not care for Terence because she has a feeling there is more to him than meets the eye. Gina is dealing with her own issues and does not need a lashing from her friend. Gina is dating Michael but has desires for his brother Keith. The attraction for Keith is one that cannot be ignored but what is she to do especially when Michael has proposed. Gina finds herself in a sticky situation, which will she choose?Terence Hayworth has been preparing for the ministry and now has a wonderful wife to complete his look. Terence’s mother gives him advice as any mother would until he marries Colleen. Terence’s mother will do whatever she can to get rid of the new Mrs. Hayworth. Terence has a momma’s boy mentality that just may cost him everything especially when his wife puts her foot down at the situation. Will Terence learn his lesson? Or will he let his mother ruin his marriage?What I Did Not Like: Terrence’s mother drove me crazy with frustration.What I Did Like: It was about friendship, family and marriage. It expressed how hard it can be to have friends that are not saved. This book had well-developed characters, drama and suspense. The author does a wonderful job showing Colleen and Terence’s marriage evolving as the book progressed. I also love the fact that both Colleen and Terence had issues that caused them to stand up for themselves. I definitely recommend Walk A Straight Line to others.This book was provided by the author for review purposes.Teresa BeasleyA&RBC; Reviews5 Stars=Non Stop Page Turner | 5.0 |
| 4940 | Ooh la la, yummy Biker Bear gets his Lynx! Orion and Clea are a great match, a big powerful bear and a feisty lynx. Perfect! | 5.0 |
| 4941 | Ryan, a strong alpha who has so much to hide, but leaves all that for Mel. I love her spunk and how she gets this ladies man to settle down. Adventure, family ties & bonding. Great book. Reading more of the series! | 4.0 |
| 4942 | This was a very sweet read. Lacys past followed her when trying to begin her future as the past always does. But love and honesty helps both past and present and future. How ironic. | 3.0 |
| 4943 | Having read Herman Koch's first novel to be translated into English, The Dinner, and now Summer House with Swimming Pool, I feel that I can comfortably say that Koch is a master of the truly unlikeable protagonist. I wasn't sure I could dislike another character more than The Dinner's Paul Lohman, but Dr. Marc Schlosser has Lohman beat, hands down. One might be forgiven for assuming Schlosser just has a dry sense of humor, when he tells us on the very first page about his examination of a patient's liver:If I press any harder, it will burst open right there in my office. Can't have that. It makes an incredible mess. Blood gushes out in a huge wave. No general practitioner is keen to have someone die in his office.We soon figure out, however, that he is just a complete and utter jerk. Here he is, talking to a friend's wife with whom he is contemplating an affair:As a matter of fact, I didn't give a [expletive deleted] about the whole subject. But I could never let her notice that, of course. I had to go on playing the interested, sympathetic man. To go on feigning sincere interest. Only the sympathetic man would get that to which he had a right.Anyone who thinks he has a "right" to another man's wife deserves to be taken down a peg or ten, so the reader cannot be faulted for being unsympathetic to the very real possibility that Schlosser will lose his medical license for causing a patient's death.In her New York Times review of The Dinner, Claire Messud observed that "North American readers care inordinately that fictional characters be likeable," and my review thus far might suggest that, because I disliked Schlosser, I also disliked Summer House with Swimming Pool. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I found it riveting to be trapped in the mind of this self-centered [harsher term for jerk deleted per Amazon guidelines] as he struggled with the quandary all parents of daughters fear: what do you do when your child is raped and the culprit seems to be at your mercy? I'm pretty sure I know what I would do, but Schlosser's decision and its consequences ensure that I'll at least think twice.I received a free copy of Summer House with Swimming Pool through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 4944 | Boring couldn't finish book maybe the last book might be better. I love her books but this one was a bummer. | 2.0 |
| 4945 | Wonderful color pictures and easy to read. Enjoyed by myself and the grandchildren | 5.0 |
| 4946 | I'm an avid reader, going through at least 2 books a day. This book was lengthy and so engaging I was reading it every chance I got and it took me 3 days to finish it. If life hadn't gotten it in the way, I would have finished it within a day I was so caught up in the story. Get it and be prepared to love it. You have been warned. ;-) | 5.0 |
| 4947 | you'll read this no-holes-barred true account of "who done it", "who benefited", "who was most victimized" and how this was able to occur in The United States of America you will want to read this book. You'll get the facts you will not hear from the main stream media | 5.0 |
| 4948 | One of the best fairy books on my kindle. However the name is deceiving as the stories sound like they are either British or English. I may be wrong though. | 5.0 |
| 4949 | The author had it all - a wonderful job in an exciting field, a great husband, an apartment in New York City, a great life. Then she had her first child and life was turned upside down. This is the hilarious and somewhat poignant story of Tracy's metamorphosis from cool city chic to suburban Mom to cool suburban gal.Transplanted to New Jersey she faced the difficulties of dealing with two kids, a house, minivan, finding new friends and adjusting to life in the suburbs. Disoriented and disconnected from her previous life, she eventually finds her way to a new Tracy, happy caring for her kids and moving on to a new career. Well written, a fun read, Moms of all ages will find the book engaging - even if unfamiliar with life in the Jersey suburbs. | 5.0 |
| 4950 | could have been a really great story if it was longer,but Mr. Brown did write a very good story. I did enjoy it | 4.0 |
| 4951 | This was a really steamy fun novella. Christine D'Abo always delivers and i enjoyed this peek into home improvement reality shows immensely. Her characters were easy to relate to and their happily ever after was easy to root for. This format is difficult to write in, but Ms. D'Abo managed to balance story/character/romance quite well. The pacing was fast, the story well plotted and the dialogue fun and flirty. I am a fan.*I received my copy from NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 4952 | I cannot get enough of this man's writing, intense action, vivid location descriptions and amazing dialogue. I read all15 Gabriel Allon books in less than 15 weeks. The only down side is trying to find a fiction writer to match Silva's enormous gift of story-telling! I have urged him to meet talented Director Ridley Scott and make one of a dozen Allon novels into a movie. | 5.0 |
| 4953 | I really liked this story because it had a lot of family interacting in it and a lot of feelings. | 5.0 |
| 4954 | It was a really good storyline and it was a shame that it was so sure , wish it went for longer ! | 5.0 |
| 4955 | It has been a while since I read this book, so honestly, I don't remember a lot of the details about it other than this: I didn't even make it through the whole book before I just got bored with the advice. Maybe my depression is a little too chronic or something, but I just didn't find the author's advice very helpful. Maybe if you're just going through a very mild kind a depression it might help, but I don't know. Personally, I would recommend one of David Richo's over this one any day. I find that his writing is very helpful, and in fact, I've read a couple of his (Richo's) books 3 or 4 times because of the useful info he presents. | 3.0 |
| 4956 | I found the series of Cedar Cove books fascinating. You keep turning those pages to see what happens next. It's the story of the residents of a small town, Cedar Cove in Washington state. As you read, you get involved in the mothers, fathers, children and grandchildren. You want to see how their lives turn for better or worse, the same things that happen in real life. As I read, I discovered that, although I watched the series on TV, the books are so much better. The books really go into more detail and more things happen. I realize that all this cannot be conveyed to the small screen but, it makes reading the books worth the time. Since the TV series was shown on the Hallmark channel, known for less sex and violence, the sex was mostly eliminated from the TV series. The books have a little sex but not in great detail so it doesn't take away from the story. I have read other Macomber books and enjoyed them all. This series is no exception. | 4.0 |
| 4957 | I have gotten hooked on Ken Follet's writings and intend to read all he wrote and will continue to follow him. His books are historical but the fictional characters are so real and true to life it is like reading the real truth. As the mystery unfolds I stay glued to the pages. | 5.0 |
| 4958 | This effort to make a movie of a Hammett book is off the mark. At least compared to Maltese Falcon. Many sections were added or deleted, characters were added. Nick and Nora aren't quite the alcoholics they are in the book either. It got a bit boring and my wife fell to sleep. I have the other 3 Thin Man movies and have not watched them yet. | 2.0 |
| 4959 | I enjoyed the characters in this book. Eliza was so conflicted trying to disappear from the mob. Thought she found the perfect hiding place in this remote working ranch. Nat strong silent type also flawed. It is great to see them overcome the barriers that misunderstanding and fear can cause. This is the second time I read Rhys book. Well done. | 5.0 |
| 4960 | This author has found a place in my heart. The stories she writes are the type that stay with you for a long time, they are stories you want to read again. I would love to see this particular story made into a Hallmark movie.The story opens with a young couple, Eby and George, on their honeymoon who are just taking their time and traveling wherever whim takes them. Along the way they purchase antiques and trinkets to furnish their home. Eventually they will return home and want to set up their home with these items so they will be surrounded by the memory of this time. Instead of ending up in the home they bought they decide to buy a piece of property in Suley, Georgia that has a house and vacation cabins on a lake called Lost Lake.The story continues in the present and you are introduced to Kate and Devin. Kate's husband and Devin's father was killed in an accident. Their house has been sold and they will be moving in with Cricket who is the domineering mother-in-law. On that particular day Kate heads up into the attic to track down her eight year old daughter, Devin, as it is time to leave. Kate finds Devon playing around in her favorite trunk, A trunk that is filled with old clothes that she just loves to dress up in and pretend. Devon finds an old postcard from Eby and asks her mother who Eby is. It is at that time that she discovers her mother had kept it from her to keep her away from her Great Aunt Eby. Kate's mother had taken her to Lost Lake one summer when Uncle George passed away. Her mother and Great Aunt Eby had an argument and they left suddenly.Kate and Devin decide at the last minute not to move into Chricket's house but to head to Georgia and visit Great Aunt Eby and stay with her at "Lost Lake".From there you read a wonderful story full of delightful and funny characters that are so well created that you become part of their lives and story.This is a heart warming story of love lost, love found, family, friends, and children who are given the freedom to be a "free spirit" and enjoy their childhood to its fullest.I can't wait for the next "Sarah Addison Allen" novel to hit the bookshelves. | 5.0 |
| 4961 | I like the movies made from his books, so I thought I would try to read one of the books. I still prefer The Third Man and Our Man In Havana. | 4.0 |
| 4962 | I read the last two books of the series before I started reading the first two, sort of out of order but they don't have to be read in order, and man I love these books! I will most definitely be reading them over and over again and I cannot wait for Lynn to write more!To Catch a Wolf is wonderful, full of funny moments and sad moments, idiots that you want to smack because of the way they're behaving and those you want to just squeeze until their eyes pop out! Eric the Alpha is not your typical Alpha, then again Jamesburg isn't your typical town! And poor Izzy; the things she deals with is astounding. I loved the book so much I read it in a few hours, actually growling when someone or thing interrupted my reading! | 5.0 |
| 4963 | This book has great world-building, engaging characters, and an exciting storyline. It's the sort of epic fantasy centered around a save the world sort of plot, which I really enjoy when it's well done, like it was here. A lot of the time when I'm reading a book I'll be reminded of something else that I've read, but this is a really unique book in the very best way and I've never read anything like it before. It's creative, and the plot twists actually are twists that I didn't see coming. The world building is intricate and detailed, but occurs naturally as it furthers the story and adds depth to it without giant info dumps. | 5.0 |
| 4964 | This book is better than most erotica I have read and suggest it if you want to read well written erotica with realistic characters. | 5.0 |
| 4965 | I keep thinking Ms. Scattoline cannot pen a better book than her previous effort but I was wrong. Keep Quiet is one of those books that starts slowly. I hung in there and by page 96 the action and the tension and plot twists were like a whirl wind. I ended up reading through most of the night to see how it would turn out.Jake's teenage son Ryan is driving at night and accidentally hits someone. Jake should not have allowed him behind the wheel as he had a learners permit but he was trying to establish a closer bond with his son and made a mistake. A big one.Ryan is 16 and a sweet kid and when he knows he hit someone the guilt consumes him and he is hysterical.Jake rushes out of the car and tries to get the woman to breath to no avail. She is dead. After some quick soul searching the father decides to leave the scene of the crime to save his son who he loves more than his life. That deep abiding love and misguided decisions are what fuel his actions throughout the story.There is one character I hated from page one until the ending. Jakes wife. She is written as a bossy conniving woman and there is nothing she does in my opinion to redeem herself.The action keeps ratcheting up with every chapter until I was on the edge of my seat! The ended blew me out of the water.I highly recommend Keep Quiet. Its a keeper....pardon the pun. | 5.0 |
| 4966 | My Pastor recommended this book.It is written like Jesus is talking to me.I have found it very encouraging.There are no dates, so if I miss a dayI simply start where I last finished reading.I can also read more than one if I'm havinga hard day. I will gives copies of this as a giftin the future. | 5.0 |
| 4967 | No spoilers, I'm not into that. With that being said, I didn't LOVE this book either. Why? Well...it's the same as the second book. Ever and Damen are trying to be together, but they can't. Why not? Something always pops up to prevent it. This book was sort of pointless to me, because it didn't really introduce anything new to the storyline. Shadowland is cool, but it feels unnecessary to me in a way, and like the author is grasping at a way to make the series last longer. At this point, I have read two books who didn't give me any further clarification, or get the story any closer to the end that I can tell. I'll read the next one because I want to see how it all ends, but I can only hope it's... more. | 3.0 |
| 4968 | Unlike many coming of age stories written today, John Green's novel Looking for Alaska was written with such heart and spirit that I would recommend it to anyone wishing to learn more about themselves. There is factual information as well as things that are to be left to the imagination of the reader and the characters of the story. This book deserves the awards it has gotten. | 5.0 |
| 4969 | Well, here I am stuck in a quandary. The Bear Project, the second book in the Projects series, tells the tale of Emmi Layne and Cole Jackson who meet after Emmi’s tour bus takes off without her. As a bear shifter, Cole immediately recognizes his mate, and wastes no time in her seduction. From a purely erotic perspective, this book is a hot, sizzling, smoking five. Hands down.However, I had a few issues with the storyline. For example, time moves oddly- there is one scene where Emmi is talking to a friend, and then two sentences later, she is consoling said friend who was crying after having some sort of altercation in the yard. What? When was there time for that to happen? I was also unsure of some of the “rules” around shifters- it seemed at some points that humans knew about shifters, and then didn’t in others. Either way, Emmi handled the news that Cole was a shifter without even a blink.So, for the rating? As I said, the erotic/sex portion of the story is super-hot, a definite five. I had some issues from the story itself, and would give it a 3/5 rating. So, do I average them? I’m not sure, but based on the fact that I am intrigued by the series, and want to read the first one (The Orgasm Project …sounds like fun!) and can’t wait to read Maria’s story (hopefully it will be out soon) I decided a 4/5 was in order. After all, how many books do a good job of making you interested in reading the other characters stories as well?I’d recommend this novel to those of us who love hot alpha shifter male loving. You know who you are.5/5 flaming hearts for smoking hotness | 4.0 |
| 4970 | Lighthearted and fun. It's a realistic look into our 20s and 30s. My 40something self could relate, look back and laugh! Funny book! | 5.0 |
| 4971 | This is a very enjoyable sci fi/ dystopian book. On a different world then earth the colony consists of clones. They are taught unity from the moment they are born and assigned numbers instead of names.The story follows three of these clones. It explores many different themesEven being clones they learn of the differences between them and forge a friendship and loveWhen Tween says he will miss Buster he says, " whenever you miss me look in the mirror. You will see my face. It is the same heart that beats within us" I loved this.There is a great edge of your seat tension in this book that kept me up until 2 am to finish this book to the end. The threat to their clan was scary and very original.I would love to read more books like this from the author. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys sci fi and dystopian books. | 5.0 |
| 4972 | The guestbook is an easy read - very enjoyable. There are a few unexpected twists in the story. I would recommend it to any romantic. | 4.0 |
| 4973 | I enjoyed the book. It was not a simply written book but was easy to read. The historical aspect of the book made it more interesting. It is getting good reviews from my book club. | 5.0 |
| 4974 | This was one of my favorites in the series, Dev and Sam go through many obstacles before Sam is safe from Styker and the demons, but Styker does get his hands on Sam so he can use her powers to fine a way to brake the curse of his people and to kill his father Apollo, but what he learns pisses him off more then ever. | 5.0 |
| 4975 | This book had nothing that set it apart from others in the genre. It was slow moving at times but had a good message about God's love and promise. The characters were well written. I generally enjoy Ms. Snelling's books a great deal, but this was pretty mediocre. | 3.0 |
| 4976 | a pleasant, short, very high level read about how humans evolved from millions of years ago when we began to separate from apes up to some hundreds thousands years ago when homo sapiens were fully set. the first few million years are especially interesting, if brief. the sections on how humans evolved brain, language and even art were especially interesting.of course, at about 100 pages, its way to short to really cover the subject, but at a very high level, this books provide an interesting and very readable introduction to our history. | 3.0 |
| 4977 | See full review @ The Indigo Quill: theindigoquill [dot] blogspot [dot] comI received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.Wow, this is probably one of the most useful self-help books I have ever picked up in my life. There are a million-and-one great resources you can use to put a dent in your in-law relationships. God knows I've experienced both sides of the spectrum! Deb Armond exhibits class and grace in achieving healthy God-focused interaction between mothers and daughters-in law alike. She answers questions like "Does it have to be bad? Can we all just get along?" or "What does it mean to leave and cleave?" All important issues that are avoided, dreaded, or often misunderstood.The format of Related by Chance, Family by Choice is very easily translated and organized almost as a workbook. After each chapter, DeArmond provides the reader(s) a "Self-assessment" and "Plan of Action" to create a more positive approach for progress in MIL/DIL interaction. In my opinion, these approaches seem very practical and just might work. We tackle the cause and effect of experience, belief, action and world as well as tips for the DIL to "make the break" and the MIL to, dare I say it, "Help them go.""What's the outcome of disrespectful behavior toward your MIL?" is another hot topic to be discussed in this book. Critical, but effective approaches to acknowledging the issues that can appear and how to handle them. I think one of my favorites was "Learn what your MIL's love language is." Granted, it can prove to be advantageous to learn anyones language as a means of communication, but it makes perfect sense in this vital part of one's circle of life. The book isn't just for the DIL, but DeArmond also talks directly to the MIL's and their expectations. Without giving everything away, we are provided well organized alternatives to getting defensive and creating a much more positive environment where the most important player, God, wins.I think this book can be incredibly useful. I plan on keeping it on my bookshelf for future reference and lending it out to my friends and family. Actually, I already have about 3 people in line to borrow it from me! 5 stars for Miss DeArmond. | 5.0 |
| 4978 | Crete. Almost everyone has heard the tale of the Minotaur or seen the gorgeous frescoes of the ancient Cretan bull dancers, but Crete has a more recent history almost as interesting. In the early days of World War II Hitler set his sights on the oil-rich Middle East and the oil fields at Baku. Crete was a ready-made fortress ideal for a centralized base of operations, quickly invaded.The Ariadne Objective: The Underground War to Rescue Crete from the Nazistells the fascinating tale of a small band of somewhat eccentric Englishmen sent to Crete to develop a local resistance. Well written and fast moving, a must-read tale of less well-known events of World War II.Highly recommended | 5.0 |
| 4979 | Review courtesy of Dark Faerie TalesQuick & Dirty: Tease is a heartbreaking novel that explores friendship, regret, and forgiveness through a teenager’s point of view. This book is perfect for any fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower!Opening Sentence: “Did you ever have a physical confrontation with Miss Putnam?”The Review:Sara doesn’t really regret what happened that year- when a depressed teenager took an extension cord and hung herself because of harsh words from her classmates. Sara and her friends have been accused with criminal charges, but in Sara’s eyes it wasn’t her fault. After all, Brielle, her best friend, made up all the scenes that allegedly led to Emma’s suicide: Sara simply followed them through. Emma was selfish to leave such a mess for everyone over just a few jokes, and she deserved all the rumors, after stealing Sara’s boyfriend. But as this novel continues, Sara must learn to accept and appreciate Emma’s struggle and to forgive herself and others.The chapters switch between the times before and during the incident and after, when Sara is dealing with the lawyers and the stares. I really enjoyed this. It gave me a chance to not only understand what had happened, but why and how. Sara’s feelings were vividly described in a way that all teenagers could understand. Honestly, her whole point of view was comfortable and I could relate to the way she talked and thought. Plus, I got to see how she changed in mentality as the story progressed.I not only loved the main characters, but also the secondary ones as well. They all had distinct personalities. Brielle was very sharp and rude, Carmichael was insightful, and Dylan was kind and slightly naive. Ah, Carmichael. I absolutely adored his character, so strange and outcast, and yet so lovable and understanding. He was Sara’s love interest and I only wish I had got more time to spend with him.I still don’t know whether I liked Emma or not. After all, Sara’s early perspective had given her a somewhat less appealing version of Emma than the one you grow to know. The first Emma, the boyfriend stealer, sort of spoiled the kind, insecure Emma that killed herself. Because of that, I have mixed feelings about this character, though by the end I was leaning towards liking her.Definitely check out this book if you liked The Perks of Being a Wallflower (and honestly, who didn’t?). You won’t regret it. It is also about a troubled teenager, and there are also other similarities that you can’t overlook — try it out! I don’t know about you but I really love the cover, even though it isn’t that fancy. It’s so simple and yet conveys a lot of meaning: it has the “we didn’t mean to hurt anyone” that is bolded, the red girlish “Tease”, and other details. And the content is just as amazing as I believe the cover to be! This is truly a masterpiece that requires your immediate attention… buy it as soon as it is released!Notable Scene:But Emma’s the one who got the last word. She’ll always be that face, that pretty school photo in the newspaper. And we’ll always be the monsters who pushed her over the edge.I can talk to Teresa or Natalie or my mom – well, I can try- but no one really gets it, no one hears me. No one understands how, when Emma went over the edge, she pulled all of us down with her.FTC Advisory: Balzar + Bray/Harper Collins provided me with a copy of Tease. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review. | 4.0 |
| 4980 | Note- This review is based on the 1982 original hardcover edition of this book. There a 1997 paperback second edition that corrects some errors that are in this 1982 edition. The paperback is also shorter, because some of the material that is in the earlier edition has been deleted. Unfortunately Amazon has lumped the reviews of both editions together, in spite of the fact that there are differences between the two. Also note that my 3-star review is of the book not of the work done at Bletchley Park, which is five-star.I have read and reviewed numerous books covering the Bletchley Park efforts to break the German Enigma and Lorenz machines, but this is not the one that I would recommend because:- A full one third of the book discuses Welchman's work after he left BP and this material is very dated and I found it to be of little interest. It covers his work on military communications and should have been the subject of a separate book.- Welchman comes across as implying that he was the most important member of the staff at BP, whereas his most important contributions came relatively early in the war, before he became what we would term a manager instead of an individual contributor.- Much of the book is quite technical, but I found the technical explanations to be inferior to what is covered in other books or in Internet articles on Bletchely Park, The Enigma Machine and the Bombe Machine. These other sources are much clearer, in spite of the fact that Welchman is writing about his own work. It is just that he takes too much for granted in terms of the average reader's background and like many experts does not do as good a job of explaining things as someone who is just a better teacher.I would recommend Budainsky's "Battle of Wits", Sebag-Montefiore's "Battle for the Code", Kahn's "Seizing the Enigma" and Singh's "The Code Book" as better sources on the details concerting the efforts to break the Enigma machine ciphers. If you are interested in firsthand accounts of the work at Bletchley Park, I would recommend "Codebreakers, The Inside Story of Bletchley Park", edited by Hinsley, and Stripp, which contains over 30 essays written by worker at BP.I did not dislike this book. I give it a neutral 3-stars, because I did find some interesting material in the book; it is just that there are much better books on the subject. | 3.0 |
| 4981 | Well what can I say, I enjoy reading the book. However, I thought it was going to be a regular standard full size book and not a small purse size book that you can fit in your pocket or purse. I think it should be stated somewhere that the book is pocket size so buyers won't be mislead. | 3.0 |
| 4982 | Well, this book fell short for me, I expected more fromt the title. Maybe that is my fault, my expectations were too high. I thought it would be more court room drama, I love a good legal thriller, but this was your typical "who done it" Also, it should be listed as a "romantic suspense". Had I known, I probably wouldn't have paid for this book, as I am not a fan of romance books. I think this book had a lot of potential, could have been better, but went in a different direction than what I wanted/expected. | 4.0 |
| 4983 | Superb treatise on how live without restrictions by accepting change and learning to live with it without trying to rationalize it. We master change by understanding that there is no escape from it and by accepting it without opposing it. | 4.0 |
| 4984 | I received a copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads, so here is my review. There is so much pain and anger in this story, it will make your heart hurt. Josie has been through hell, but her life seems to be getting better with her best friend Seth. She transfers to college from junior college and is roommates with Brooke and they become very close. While Seth and Brooke are there for her, she meets Blake and begins to have feelings she never thought she would feel for any man. While her and Blake get closer, Seth hates it. Seth is the only one at school that knows her secret and he wants to protect her from any more pain. There is so much going on and you think you know where the author is going with the story but let tell you, don't even try to guess, you will get it wrong. I thought I had it figured out and I did on one part but the others threw me for a loop. And the ending will tear you apart. The story does go from past to present throughout but you can follow because it will fill in any questions you might have. There is so much loss that Josie goes through and you wonder what else is going to happen to her. I am about to start That's a Lie (book 2) and see where Victoria Klahr will take this story. This is a great debut story and I loved it.**Wicked reads Review Team** | 5.0 |
| 4985 | LOVED this book. Great story line. Kept reading til I was finished. Awesome. Can't wait for the follow up book. | 5.0 |
| 4986 | Great book!This was a great book! This is the first book in the Curse Keepers Series, and does leave you with a cliff hanger. Ellie is a Curse Keeper, which is a guardian that keeps the banished spirits. Ellie’s father tried to teach Ellie all he knows about the curse. The curse says that when the two Curse Keepers meet and touch, the gate holding in the evil banished spirits with the open. Ellie meets Collin who is the other Curse Keeper while she is working. Now they must work together to close the gate. This book had a lot of information and leaves you with a cliff hanger, so I am looking forward to the next book in this series.A Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review. | 5.0 |
| 4987 | LOVED this book. Actually, I've reread twice and was giddy with the release of the second in the series. Fabulously written with great characters, lots of action and a very well thought out, fast-paced storyline.Yes, there is sex in this book *gasp* and it is very well written. It adds to the sensual storyline and adds a touch of dark emotion where needed. But I'm biased because I love me some hot sex scenes.This book is extremely well written. The characters are endearing, even when they are sex-crazed immature vampire-ish morons. BTW, I LOVE Charles. As secondary characters go, he is absolutely wonderful. | 5.0 |
| 4988 | This is a short and concise book that is packed full of interesting and helpful information. It is well written, engaging and covers all of the basics needed to help you choose an e-cigarette for your needsThis book includes information on a range of topics from the history of electronic cigarettes to the negative side effects that you could encounter by using them. This is a no nonsense straight to the point book that lays out the facts in a simple to follow, no jargon manner.I highly recommend this book to anyone who is contemplating purchasing an e-cigarette or knows someone who is contemplating giving up smoking.Highly recommended! | 5.0 |
| 4989 | Great story story from Dean Koontz, He had me fearful in a matter of minutes!All fans will enjoy ... especially if they love a good ghost story. | 4.0 |
| 4990 | I am working my way thru the King and Maxwell series. I really enjoyed this book and was surprised at the ending. Never even suspected who the killer was. Worth reading. | 5.0 |
| 4991 | I've read a couple of these books and I have to say I enjoyed this more than most. Easy to read and believable. All of us have know one of these!!! | 4.0 |
| 4992 | My daughter loved this set. She tore through it. I would say to be careful if you give it to younger kids as it broaches the subject of Santa, and if you aren't ready for your kids to question that then hold off. | 5.0 |
| 4993 | I have enjoyed each of this author's books, he just keeps getting better! I read this book in one sitting! I just couldn't wait to see how it would end! I enjoyed meeting his characters, I like the story line, and I like the ending. I hop his books take off and he continue to writ we because I'd like to continue reading his stories! | 5.0 |
| 4994 | This is a book worthwhile reading for everyone, especially for those of a spiritual mind. Beautifully written. I would reccomend this book to everyone. Lot's of truth in it. | 5.0 |
| 4995 | Wow, I had never read anything like this before, holy cow! This book was great and I enjoyed it immensely! | 5.0 |
| 4996 | slow moving story about stolen artwork and the resulting murders. Mr Queen demonstrates how logical thought can be used to deduce who didn't commit the murder and thus who the culprit is.Book would make a good television show. | 4.0 |
| 4997 | If you are reading this review you probably have a general idea of what The Black Dagger Brotherhood series is all about. This is our twelfth rodeo with Mrs. Ward's bad ass, hip-hop loving, sexy as hell vampires and I still look forward to these books every year. Now that almost all of the charcters that we have met over the series are mated, I felt like The King was a reboot of sorts to the series, meaning we went back to the beginning. Beth and Wrath are the center of the plot and how their relationship is working out is what we are looking at throughout the book.That relationship has hit a brick wall, i.e. baby talk. Wrath of course wants nothing to do with it and Beth is in the baby corner. I thought the conflict it brought to them was impact full and you could understand what both sides were thinking throughout so ultimately this was actually a fluid story to tell, especially since they have been married for a few years now and all the trouble they've had to deal with outside of their relationship. It was nice to a have a refresher on two characters that I loved so much I read 11 other books following their tryst with romance. Plus, the ending......I won't spoil it but I'm just so happy for both of them!Now, outside of our main stars it got a little wishy washy for me. I liked seeing the plot about the Bastards and glymera council grow and the social aspects of vampirism shake out and grow. The Shadows Trez and iAm really intrigue me enough to hope they get a book too, including learning about their own race and how that works along the line of Rhevenge's book. However, the story line with Assail and Sola just bores me. No other way to put it, I really have no idea why we even told that story or where we are going so I have no use for it. I also have a problem with the Layla/Xcor situation but I am willing to give that one another shot and see where we are going....I have faith in that story line. Overall I thought it was another great installment that left me wanting more but I do have a feeling we are getting a little stagnant and I hope we can still keep this series going with thunder! | 5.0 |
| 4998 | I did not realize how much cussing was in the book. Otherwise, I love the book. Hope he writes more cupcake books but without the cussing. | 3.0 |
| 4999 | Great story, kept moving along at a good pace and held my interest from start to finish. Can't wait for more Robie/Reel stories. | 5.0 |
| 5000 | Review by Ameena Z.Eragon, a young farm boy, finds a beautiful blue stone in the nearby mountains he so frequents and hunts in. Before he can find a suitable trade for the rock, the stone hatches a majestic sapphire-blue dragon, Saphira. From that moment on Eragon becomes a Dragon Rider and is ushered into taking on a role; a role that will lead him to either partner with King Galbatorix, the tyrant who rules all of Alagaseia or the Varden, comprised of human, dwarves and elves. Eragon and Saphira are the last hope for the Varden but can Eragon overcome the power that Galbatorix yields? Paolini paints a vivid tale of friendship, adventure, love, and magic.This is the first installment in the Inheritance Cycle Series by Christopher Paolini. What makes this tale even more magical is the fact that Paolini wrote it at a ripe age of 15. He took pen to paper and let his imagination soar. After three years of polishing and editing it was published, thanks to his parents. His parents realized the potential when they came across his final manuscript and had their own small publishing company put it out. Through Paolini touring and readings, Alfred A. Knopf picked up his book and republished it in 2003. Since then he has completed the Inheritance series and it is truly a compelling work. He is now 30 years old and working on other novels. | 5.0 |
| 5001 | At 50 years old I am just now starting to think about my blood pressure. This book has given me a great deal of insight on how to naturally keep my blood pressure in check. And that's great for me because I refuse to take prescribed drugs. I got a lot out of this book! | 5.0 |
| 5002 | I thought it was ok. I know it's classified as a romantic suspense, but there was no real suspense until the last few chapters. It was pretty much a love story. It was kind of cute, but I can't say I liked Jordan or Jaynee at all. Jaynee was very, very weak, and seemed incapable of making ANY decisions for herself. Ok, she has a bad history. She could have been made to be at least a little stronger!And then Jordan. Super organized, and wealthy beyond imagination at 27 years old, a self-made man. He makes every single decision, and she just goes along without protest. I think she protested twice, for about 5 seconds, in the entire book. I also found the ending very predictable. I think I'll be skipping the rest of the series. | 3.0 |
| 5003 | always like to read about military hero's...felt it was overpriced...might purchase more from this author if the publisher lowers the prices. | 3.0 |
| 5004 | Todd Borg writes an interesting and adventurous story. Owen McKenna is a detective with superman like abilities. The ending is a Suprise. | 5.0 |
| 5005 | ★★★★★ FIVE STARSA heartbreakingly beautiful story from Melissa CollinsI wasn't sure what to expect reading Let Love Live, being my first m/m book and all, but I adore the rest of Melissa Collin's The Love series, so how could I not read this one? I'm so glad I did! I was sucked in from the very beginning- stayed up all night reading it- and felt lost the rest of the day from a huge book hangover.This book can be broken down in two parts: before and after, past and present.Having read the other books in the series, I knew what was going to happen in the first part of Dylan's story. But even still I wasn't prepared for the gut-wrenching account of Dylan's first love and the injustice of it all. Part one broke me. I'm not a big crier when it comes to books. It takes a lot to get me there. But this book? BIG ugly cry. I actually messaged Melissa in the middle of the night, needing to vent to someone who understood. She wrote it so beautifully, so full of emotion and pain. I truly felt like I was living the story. I wanted to jump through the pages and beat up the bullies, stop what was going to happen, hold Dylan and make the pain go away. I wasn't sure I could go on after part one, but I pushed through and I'm glad I did.Part two finds Dylan seven years older, but still struggling to move on after the tragedy he went through with his first love. He feels guilty and is unable to commit to a serious relationship. He's basically just going through the motions and not truly living. Enter Conner Michelson.Conner is an ex MMA fighter who has just opened up his own gym. He's had a hard past and he's finally at a place in his life where he's ready to settle down. When Dylan comes into the gym one day, he is instantly attracted to Conner and vice versa. But of course Dylan isn't looking for a serious relationship and tries to fight the pull he feels toward Conner. But Conner doesn't give up easily and pushes Dylan to see what he's missing out on- what they could be if he would just let him in.Where part one completely broke me, part 2 perfectly put me back together again. Let Love Live is a hauntingly beautiful story of friendship, love, loss, grief, and learning to live again. A story that I won't soon forget. I highly recommend Let Love Live and the other books in Melissa Collins' The Love series."...my heart needed a hell of a lot more than warming. It needed a heat wave and that's exactly what it got when Conner made me a part of his life."~Dylan | 5.0 |
| 5006 | This was a very good read from beginning to end. Can't to read more. The writer knows how to keep the story line. Easy to keep up with characters. Writing was very good. | 5.0 |
| 5007 | The stories are so well written on all 3 books. Arianna's quest is so heartwarming. Lots of intrigue, action and romance. This is a great read. Can't wait for Devin's story. | 5.0 |
| 5008 | I knew that Rachel Van Dyken is a brilliant writer but she keeps getting even more AMAZING! Toxic will have you hooked from the first page! This story is about heartache, happiness, love, and a true test of friendship. These characters are simply amazing. Gabe and Saylor are one of my favorite couples! Saylor is absolutely the perfect fit for Gabe. This story will have you in tears and with so many emotions you will fall in love! Rachel Van Dyken knows how to wrap her words around you and hold on and enjoy this wonderful read. Highly recommended!I lost my Grandpa in May of 2013 to lung and bone cancer. I know the feelings in this book and I love reading this story of hope. For everyone who has lost someone they love to this horrible disease HOPE is all we have.Rachel Van Dyken GOD BLESS YOU!!!! | 5.0 |
| 5009 | Riveting account of horrendous, abhorrent treatment of a race of people who wanted no more than to live, work, and love in peace. The treatment of Wiesel and his father was/is heart-wrenching. The uplifting life he has led is nothing short of inspiring. | 5.0 |
| 5010 | I love Detox Cleanse! It is full of good advice and gives you fantastic ideas on how to change your diet to get/stay healthy. I really like the options. I can change what I eat to help one part of my body, then move on at my own pace to change my eating for another area of my body. (Plus she's got BONUS recipes at the end of the book as well as some throughout. Yum.)In my opinion, "Detox Cleanse" teaches you healthy ways to make your body feel better, and the "Cleanse Clever" tips are great!Jan Tincher | 5.0 |
| 5011 | This book is translated from the Danish and was clearly done. You may have some problems with pronunciation of character and place names, but don't let that deter you. This is a clever mystery that keeps you wondering what will be revealed in the end. I'm sure you will come to several wrong conclusions as you follow the lives of seven young children who were placed in an orphanage with their parent ages general hidden, even from those who worked in the orphanage. The main character searches through their lives and what she finds, and more importantly does, .is not revealed until the final pages. It is a long story, but it will keep you interested. | 5.0 |
| 5012 | It is another very interesting book from Courtney Milan surely to entice and enjoy other readers to come. thank you | 5.0 |
| 5013 | Looked for all the books by Thornton Burgess as I had loved them as a young child and wanted my granddaughters to also have this experience. Such fun stories! | 5.0 |
| 5014 | THE GOLEM AND THE JINNI by Helene Wecker is an interesting Fantasy/Jewish-American/ Historical . "Chava is a Golem, a creature made of clay." While, "Ahmad is a Jinni, a being of fire, born in the ancient Syrian Desert".An impressive tale that blends mythology, magic, history, and religion into a tale of loyalties,struggles and supernatural beings. Ms. Wecker has written a delightful tale that brings life to mythology and magic through her tale of "The Golem and The Jinni". Jinni is a genie, and The Golem is a Jewish myth. Ms. Wecker has brought both these creatures to life with her powerful, inventive tale. Both creatures want love and acceptance just like the rest of the world. If you enjoy fantasy, science fiction and mythology than you will enjoy this title. While, it was a bit confusing to me at times, it was a great story. Well told! An impressive debut by this author. I can hardly wait to see what she has in store for her readers next.Received for an honest review from the publisher.RATING: 4HEAT RATING:REVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More | 4.0 |
| 5015 | The characters extend themselves. Pushed beyond anything I could endure. Love the story and the twist and tuns it takes. | 5.0 |
| 5016 | I purchased this book many, many years ago. At some point loaned it to someone to read but it never made it back to me. I just purchased it again so I can re read it. It is a wonderful, moving story of a near death experience written before this subject became popular. I accept the veracity of this story because it was written at the time when there were no such accounts in the popular literature nor in the news. | 5.0 |
| 5017 | I liked this book about dragons. I thought that the world the author created was really good, and I enjoyed how the author brought the dragon to life. I loved the format of the book, and it was very easy to read. I could see older kids enjoying this book (13+). I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review from the author, however all all opinions are my own. | 4.0 |
| 5018 | I liked the book very much, but I wish that his daughter hadn't been killed. I am glad to know that his brother, Travis, did the right thing. I would like to read more of Andy Holloman's books. | 5.0 |
| 5019 | Love, love lost, relationships and marriage are detailed as well as mutual forgiveness.A well written journey through several generations. | 4.0 |
| 5020 | Very good and sensible book. Dr. Allen focuses on one idea - buying cheap stocks - and explains exactly how to do this. I downloaded his spreadsheet for evaluating stocks, and find it very easy to use and extremely useful.Some people may think that the author's focus on "cheap" stocks causes him to overlook a number of other potential candidates, but his focus is on minimizing risk; and minimizing risk is certainly important. (Recall that it takes a 100% increase in the value of a portfolio to simply get back to where you started after a drop of 50%.)I only give the book 4 stars (and would have given it 4-1/2 if I could) because I haven't had a chance to "field test" the author's system and see if it works as well as advertised. | 4.0 |
| 5021 | Enjoyed reading all 4 books. Read all 4, one right after the other. If you like witches I recommend you read this series. | 5.0 |
| 5022 | I always adored reading H. P. Lovecraft at night - great gothic, shivery fun - this is a quite well done venture into that eldritch universe that Lovecraft created (or perhaps...revealed? mwa haha.....) | 5.0 |
| 5023 | This is a very contemporaneous piece of work for helping parents and children to communicate effectively. It should be required reading for all parents. | 4.0 |
| 5024 | I am a fan of the Samantha Owens series and this third installment is truly excellent. The story pulls you in from the very mysterious beginning through its intriguing conclusion. This is a book that is hard to put down! | 5.0 |
| 5025 | Divided picks up a few weeks after Dualed - West is ready to put her striker days behind her and is now a weapons instructor along with Baer, happy to start a new life with Chord. The ghosts of her past still haunt her, though and she suffers from the guilt and horror of what she had done to survive. Her becoming a striker wasn't strictly necessary but it made her feel better about the fact that she would be ready for any situation. And now her being a striker comes to bite her when the Board hires her secretly to carry out one last contract which would have a high payoff. Tempted by the reward, she agrees to it, but when she returns to that life, she realizes the part she was trying to get rid off would always be a part of her, and that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. Yes, she was an assassin but she survived too.The major arc of the story is, of course, West's psyche. She has to go from being a completed to a striker to an active. The Board was never to be trusted and by working for them, she just dug herself into a hole. Finally, she asks the help of her loved ones, a major development for her, since she always gets things done by herself. The relationship between her and Chord is also tender and sweet and while it may feel like it wasn't really on the forefront, it is a major part of the story. The way he is supportive of her, even when she makes decisions he doesn't approve of is a testament of their bond. The love is so subtle and developed so naturally - even in the first book, I couldn't pinpoint the exact moment they become a couple; it was like the chemistry was there all along.I found the ending quite good but it left a lot of open ends. The secret of that lab research, what the choice Chord gives her would mean for them, the non-Alts - it all makes it seem that there might be another book. And since this has been confirmed to be the last book, it makes me all the more disappointed that there won't be any more in this series. It's just the writing - it draws you in with the description, the so well drawn-out scenes, particularly those of the hunt - the author really has a knack for building up the suspense. The rendering of the scenes is almost movie-like and quite realistic to be honest. It makes up for the slow pace in many places. About the world-building, I wasn't satisfied in this book, really, since I expected a bit more of the Surround and all. I mean, are those people out there just letting this city of killers be? So many questions and not enough answers.Received an ARC from Random House via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review | 4.0 |
| 5026 | I was browsing and came across this box set. 7 novels for $.99 who can go wrong. Really did expect too much from it.Well of course I was so wrong. Each book is a different journey. The starting point maybe the same but the path taken by each author is so different.DEFENDER I was hooked by the end of page 1. Cyrus, Vara, Alaric, and all of the others are well developed . I close my eyes and can picture them with my mind's eye. The conflicts among the members of Sanctuary are so real and the outcome painful to all even the reader.When the troupe goes on a quest you go with them. Fast paced well written. I got hooked. I have Book 2 in the wingsWHITE TREE Book 1 in Cycle ArawanI have to admit it was slow going in the beginning. Even his flight after finding the book was not the great. But when Dante meets and hires Blays Buckler, not only the book but Dante came alive. The escape from the hangman, the trek to the White tree to save the realm, now came alive. I am going to finish the trilogy Good readTHE DARK CITADEL - East meets West in this series. Sultans and knights, griffins and magic 2 slaves, a young queen and a young boy are on a mission to save the realm from an evil mage who will stop at nothing to claim all for his own. Sounds boring? But it is anything but boring. Fast past well developed in both plot and characters Yes, the rest of this series is now on my TO READ LISTDRAGONLORE I have already read this trilogy and highly recommend alll the Dragonlore books. I have Book 1 to Dawn of Dragons waiting to be read.SWORD OF ARACHON 1st of 3 in the Shader TrilogyI admit i was not impressed with the beginning of the book You meet a sensitive 7 year who has seen his dog killed by a bully. He carries the body home to bury it. He meets his tutor . Chapter 2 now Shader is 37 years old a warrior priest fighting for the right to wield the Sword of Arachon. The subsequent chapters more than made up for the rather boring beginning of the book. The cast of characters grew - an order of knights, a liche that appears to be obese, a interfering tutor, a guild of assasins- and the action none stop. No the balance of the trilogy is not on my to read list because I have already finished it. Great reads all 3THE WEIGHT OF BLOOD (Half-Orcs)An twist on how far one brother will go to help another. Harrauq and Quarrah are half orc and half elf.They are not accepted by either race. Harrauq, the eldest does the bidding of his younger and sickly younger brother Quarrah. What is done in thename of brotherly uuldinglove is horrendous. Quarrah aligns himself with an evil mage and brings Harrauq for the ride. A battle ensues and an unlikely ally-an elf-comes to their aid and helps them escape. The more I read, the more i wanted to know. Yes , this too has been added to my TO READ LIST(That list is so long now)RAVENWOOD Okay who would think that a book about a 50-something wandering old lady would be interesting. Turns out Tanyth Fairport is anything but boring. A small woman traversing the kingdom trying to gather all the ancient lore from the last of the wise women. Her goal is to write a book of herbs and healing. She is on the last leg of her journey heading north to Gertie Pinecrest. She spends the winter with a group of young men and women building.a town from scratch It is in this tranquil gathering of souls that Tanyth begins having visions and feels her powerful attachment to the gods of the earth. All in the unnamed village grow in spirit and strength. I have finished this trilogy and waiting for the next installment.In short, this a great purchase, But it and enjoyI | 5.0 |
| 5027 | Perhaps one of the funniest, yet saddest stories I have ever read. I cannot imagine that a family could possibly be so dysfunctional and base; it is beyond my comprehension, yet I was riveted and hoped for the best...did it come, read it and find out. | 4.0 |
| 5028 | Awesome book couldn't put it down. I didn't want it to end a great author who know how to keep the reader involved | 5.0 |
| 5029 | I love this series!!! I cannot wait for the last book. I hope she gets her HEA!!!! I tell everyone about this series it's the best!!! | 5.0 |
| 5030 | A wonderful book that challenges preconceptions about princes and princes. I love reading this to kids. It really challenges all the traditional roles. | 5.0 |
| 5031 | Fun to read. Lots of action in this thriller. If you like heroes like Scott Horvath you'll like Jericho Quinn. Good research and expertise in the geopolitical landscape. I strongly suggest that you read the series in chronological order. | 5.0 |
| 5032 | Colleen Coble, has written another great read! Seagrass Pier is the best book out of the Hope Beach Series (in my humble opinion). I enjoyed reading the other two, Rosemary Cottage and Tidewater Inn but man!o!man! Seagrass Pier just caught me at page one and kept me turning the pages.There was just something about Elin and her heart. Then there's Marc. Elin seems to love Marc, well, she had his daughter! So when Elin begins to be stalked by a man she's only met in her nightmares...well, the police just think she's looney. Wouldn't you? That's where it gets interesting! {But no spoilers} Sometimes our hearts keep things buried but seem to only come out in our sleep...maybe after times of stress. What is real and what is a dream? Quite an interesting read. The suspense, the mystery of it.all and then the end! A fantastic read to the end! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!*This book was provided for review by BookLook* | 5.0 |
| 5033 | I really hope that there is another part to this....I love the characters and I believe that Chy deserves another chance @ happiness....... | 5.0 |
| 5034 | All of us who were living in the 60's remember where we were when we recieved the news of Kennedy's assination. This book adds facts about that life-changing day and a perspective that did not surface at that time. | 4.0 |
| 5035 | This is a book I will cherish for a long time and revisit often. The photography in this book makes one want to draw the beautiful flaowers. | 5.0 |
| 5036 | Not to knock the author, but this book was assigned reading during my master's degree and well, it was inspirational but I found that it didn't apply to my life or situation, so… :( | 3.0 |
| 5037 | Mitch Goth is an excellent writer and this is an enjoyable crime novel. 'Delicate Rain' charts the ill-fated exploits of a young teenage girl who runs away from her comfortable yet cloying home to take up with a bunch of drug-pushers. The Delicate Rain of the title is both the nickname for our heroine and the moniker given to the new synthetic wonder-drug that Rain's new friends are pushing. Finding herself enmeshed in a gang war Rain soon finds herself out of her depth, expressing her gradually shifting views on her new criminal life in a series of poignant journal entries to her parents.Rain is a sympathetic and well rounded character, and the narrative is both fluent and engaging. I'd read more from Goth and am glad to have stumbled upon this title. Definitely recommended. | 5.0 |
| 5038 | This is an Amazon freebie that I thought sounded intriguing. The execution is a bit strange though. The setting in Germany was nice and different and I enjoyed the change. The h is a struggling musician and artist, down on her luck and battling to survive. She's left her family because of an abusive step-father and is alone. When she's unable to pay part of her rent, her flatmate tells her to prostitute herself. The first time she tries, the H picks her up and takes her to his apartment. He isn't interested in having sex with her but he wants to help her. The H is very secretive but he insists the h stay with him until she gets back on her feet. Their relationship develops with time and they learn each others secrets. The premise is great and the development good but the melodrama just got to me.+++Minor spoilers+++Various elements were way too predictable and the h's going back into the heart of her family to 'save' them was not realistic. I truly hated the part where the H's ex arrived back. It was predictable and too much at that exact point in the story. For me it didn't work.I suspect that this is an inspirational book but it's not totally clear. Some references to God and a few religious remarks. The book is clean. | 3.0 |
| 5039 | I liked vulnerable, independent Maddie. She's left with a mess when her dad dies. Her next door neighbor's son, Cort has always been her dream boyfriend. He has eyes only for spoiled Odalie. She must rely on King & Cort's guidance when an unscrupulous developer tries to get her to sell her property.Cort grows up and sees what a unique, strong woman Maddie is. They start to fall in love then Odalie comes home from Europe and a tragedy occurs.Strong writing. I cared for Maddie and her situation. I ended up liking Cort. | 4.0 |
| 5040 | Fast paced. Great read! It's good to read the previous books to better understand the intriguing cast of characters and their impact upon each other with surprising results. | 5.0 |
| 5041 | I was a little disappointed in this book. It is aimed at 10- to 13-year-olds and tries to be a sort of Young Sherlock. I'm all for this sort of thing and in many ways the elements I would expect to enjoy are all there: a decent story involving a Sinister Secret Organisation, thoroughly idiosyncratic lead characters, plenty of deduction and action, idiotic grown-ups being made to look foolish, young people sorting out the incompetence of adults and saving the day…and so on. It ought to have been thoroughly enjoyable, but didn't quite manage it.The main problem is that it all feels a bit stuff and stilted so that I didn't quite engage with the central characters, nor get really caught up in the plot. It's hard to put my finger on exactly why, but none of it felt quite real enough to work as a detective caper which left the sillier aspects of the story just looking…well…silly rather than enjoyably crazy, and the humorous elements are all a little forced. It's to do with the writing, I think; although it's competent enough, the style is slightly laboured. I don't know what it is that makes some writing really flow (if I did I would be a much better writer myself). My feeling is that this gets close but doesn't quite manage it, and I had a sense of wading through it rather than being carried along and it all felt a bit by-numbers.I'm sorry to be vague, but it's my honest view. I see some reviewers share my reservations while others have enjoyed the book a lot, so it's obviously a personal thing. You may well get on better with this than I did, but I'm afraid I won't be bothering with any more in the series. | 3.0 |
| 5042 | Ever had to confront your past to look forward to the future? Ellie does just that in this latest book by Lauren Hawkeye. Faced with her grandmother's death and having to do something with the flower shop, she's not ready to face her past, nor the man she left behind. Follow them both on a journey as they discover love that was lost, the lies that kept them apart, and see if they have their happily ever after! Personally, I loved this book and have read it over and over again so many times! | 5.0 |
| 5043 | too soon to give a full review , a lot of my orders are to read in the future , sounds good , I like horror thrillers | 3.0 |
| 5044 | This book just took the series to another all time high. I highly recommend this series as part of your library. Excellent story line and great writing! | 5.0 |
| 5045 | The story line kept changing and in doing so keeping your interest piqued. The end at least to me was a blindside a surprise who done it . | 5.0 |
| 5046 | I loved how each triplet had their own unique personality and life goal that may not seem appropriate or socially acceptable by other, but they were driven to lead the life thwy chose. great read, | 5.0 |
| 5047 | The Cottage on Juniper Ridge was loads of fun. I loved this book, and did not want it to end. Sheila Roberts penned a great story with the Cottage on Juniper Ridge, and I can't wait for her new book to come out in June! Thank you Sheila Roberts for your stories - they are all wonderful. I actually shed a couple of tears when I finished this book today. | 5.0 |
| 5048 | Excellent. Must reading for WW II info -- a well written chronology; I was only sorry it stopped in 1940. | 5.0 |
| 5049 | Once again Emma Chase has me hooked. I loved this book so much!!!! I laughed throughout the entire book. This book combines all the great elements of humour, love, and sex. This book made me stay up all night just to finish reading it, because I loved it that much! I would definitely recommend these books to anyone!! | 5.0 |
| 5050 | Some people might be able to follow the diet guide lines in this book but I could not. Requires too many food with which I am not familiar and/or don't like. | 2.0 |
| 5051 | Edward Lee strikes again! This book delivered all the description promised and more. Lee is constantly trying to top himself, and in this book, he has!! | 5.0 |
| 5052 | Another brilliant collectable from the Steines'. Bronwen is fabulous and the guided meditation is powerful, deep and healing. I loved this and it is a collectable in my personal library. As a practitioner, this is a powerful tool. Another gem from Frans and Bronwen Steine. | 5.0 |
| 5053 | I really liked this book.....I know a lot of people think it is fake.....I found it very believable and interesting | 5.0 |
| 5054 | I was so happy to finally read Ford and Adra's story! I have read a lot of books in this genre and I have to say off the bat that Ford has now advanced to the top of my favorite hero list. Most of the heros are damaged in this type of story, which is ok but, is predictable. Not so with Ford! Yes, he has a bad history but, he never lost sight of the fact that he wanted a relationship with Adra. And the way he went about it! He was relentless! My favorite phrase throughout the book, 'this man'. Yeah this man, geez! I love that he was such a good Dom; relentless in taking care of Adra, his sub, in everyway but, mostly emotionally including how he protected her from her horrible ex. I can't wait for Ford's brother Gavin's story with Olivia. | 5.0 |
| 5055 | This story was a multi-person POV and that did get confusing at first but once I got the hang of how the story rolled I was able to fly right threw the pages. The Characters are one of my favorite things about this story they each come from different worlds, different backgrounds and I really liked how they came together towards the end.Must read if you love mythology!!!***I received this story for free in exchange for an honest review, seem ore of my review @ [...] on 3-14-14*** | 4.0 |
| 5056 | The author goes beyond his topic in a long winded debate at the end of the book. Much more interesting in earlier portions. | 4.0 |
| 5057 | I remember when Jerry Parr saved President Reagan's life, not just by shoving him into the car as John Hinkley fired his shots but also by discovering the bullet wound and rerouting the car to the hospital. It is no exaggeration to say that Jerry Parr saved President Reagan's life and in doing so, is at least partially responsible for the end of the Soviet Union, European communism, and America’s most prosperous decade on record. I remember hearing that Parr was a Christian and it is interesting to see how his faith shaped his job. This book is full of antidotes about presidents and how our government not only runs but is protected. | 5.0 |
| 5058 | Super awesome and super sexy prequel.... I loved every bit of it and cannot wait to start into the series:) | 5.0 |
| 5059 | On LOTR itself: This is about the 5th time I've read LOTR, and there isn't much that I can add to what others have said before me. The first time I read it, I got very bogged down in The Two Towers battle scenes, and that's still the hardest part of the book for me to slog through. And I wish that Tolkien had gone back and forth between Frodo's journey and the rest of the Fellowship rather than an entire "book" following one and then the other. It's a different kid of read than the "the pages turn themselves" kind of book, meant to be mulled over and read slowly rather than pushing straight through. On the upside, when you reach the end, you feel well-satisfied, unlike those books which leave you wishing for more. (And when you do want more, there are all the other books and stories around the Tolkien universe.)On the kindle edition: Compared to other kindle editions of large volumes/sets of books, this one is much better done. It doesn't crash or lag terribly, it is easy to navigate between the endnotes and the text, and the table of contents is well-linked & brings you to your spot quickly. Downsides are a) it's hard to get to the maps (I finally bookmarked them ... not ideal, but better than losing your spot every time), b) I like to switch back and forth between the Fellowship's journey and Frodo's journey (books 5 & 6, aka Return of the King). That isn't really possible in the kindle edition without a lot of trouble, c) the chapter titles are positioned just right so that occasionally I hit the title instead of advancing a page & end up thrown back into the ToC. A minor annoyance but a pain when it happens. I wouldn't trade the hard copies I have, but it's nice to have the kindle version when I'm travelling. | 5.0 |
| 5060 | I have read all of Hemingway's published works but I have not yet been to the JFK library in Boston to observe the minutia of this great writer's life. But Reynolds has and it was a partial revelation. | 5.0 |
| 5061 | I loved Going Back for Romeo and Not Without Juliet, but this has to be my favorite story out of the trilogy. The witty dialogue and touching emotional scenes brought Isobelle and Gaspar to life in this unforgettable Highlander Time Travel. I highly recommend! | 5.0 |
| 5062 | I liked this novel as it was well thought out, witty, and was populated by quirky people who seemed very real. | 5.0 |
| 5063 | What can I say that would be new? Fantastic plot, clearly written, suspenseful and timely. All the qualities to hold you attention and did I mention a style of writing where you close you're eyes and can actually see the beautiful vistas, bad guys and good guys. Since I discovered this series I haven't made it near the TV the books were much better than most anything on the tube! | 5.0 |
| 5064 | The seven mantras that are the foundation of this book have been quoted by other reviewers. Each of these points is fully explained, illustrated, and developed by the authors. This is a hard hitting practical book for today and of all the new books available, is one that will likely do you the most good. Just buy it and digest it. You'll be glad you did. | 5.0 |
| 5065 | This was seriously the most perfect conclusion to the Trust Me Trilogy! It was just how I pictured it would be. I'm kind of a sucker for sweet stories like this but it wasn't all that sweet thanks to Alistair. There were plenty of times when I wanted to punch that old man in the throat. Aiden at times was so passive. I felt like he just let the insults slide one too many times. But after all that is his father and they love each other no matter what. At times I wanted to shake Jenny and make her realize that Alistair didn't have power over her. Once she got into her story with Jason I understood it all. She was out through way too much. It's a lot to handle for one person.Callie and mike made me super happy by the way! Overall this was a great conclusion to this trilogy. It's romantic yet frustrating at times. Book 1 and 2 must be read before this one. Amazing job Miss Osborn I can't wait for more to come from you! | 5.0 |
| 5066 | Everything about this book was great from beginning to end. I really enjoyed reading Alexis story. It's very inspiring. Yep | 5.0 |
| 5067 | As usual, very easy reading, just pure entertainment. Just buy it for the fun of reading......good vacation reading material for the beach or hammock. Enjoy! | 4.0 |
| 5068 | This story made me cry& laugh. I was excited and happy for the real love that was revealed and the connection. It was beautiful to see how no matter how dark your press is they're people who can accept you in every way possible. Ahmad and Bridgete has blessed this series with such a beautiful ending. Love the love they have for each other. Love continues to grow and families get bigger. | 5.0 |
| 5069 | Book Two of the Mark Taylor Series is hard to put down and hard to forget.McDonald does not hold back on the punches. Good guy suffers. Iwasted no time getting #3. I'm hooked; I'm a Mark Taylor fan. | 5.0 |
| 5070 | Fun book to read. Lots of humor to keep the reader interested. Since I believe in spirits but, can't see or hear them, I'm kinda jealous and amazed at the gift that some people have. Keep writing about Angela. I'm waiting for book three. Is it out yet? | 4.0 |
| 5071 | The stories are short but don't feel rushed. you really get hooked on the books and can't put the book down. I can not wait to read the next ones in this series | 5.0 |
| 5072 | Couldn't put it down. The end was a total surprise....If you enjoy a good mystery, read this book. Plan to read more Sandy Reid mysteries. | 5.0 |
| 5073 | Did not like this book. The story starts with yelling, arguments; moves on to a violent murder and descends into more violent emotions and loss of faith. Every single character descends into a pit of despair, confusion and violent fits of temper. The progression of the story, in my opinion, is simply illogical. I did finish it, but will never read it again....half-way through I felt like I had been in a brawl. | 1.0 |
| 5074 | I am really torn on how to review this effort by Mr. Nuttall. I like almost everything he writes, and this book is no exception. I wish I could give it 5 Stars, but I just cannot.This is a very good book, Like other reviewers have said, it ties up a lot of loose ends, and gives a good conclusion to the series. I for one was glad to see that not every protagonist managed to survive the chaos of the war. But on the other hand I question the final battle scenario. The whole thing seemed a little rushed and not really well thought out. For an Alien Civilization that always thought collectively to suddenly split like that just did not make a lot of sense to me. Also for Admiral Smith the ram the alien flagship without giving his crew the chance to abandon ship seems counter to his basic instincts.If you have read the first two books in the series you need to read this one to finish the series. But unlike other reviewers, I am not sure there is much left there worth anther book. | 4.0 |
| 5075 | With heart and soul, Sharon Hamilton's stories never fail. Each one distinctive but the team is still has their six. Luke deals with his demons yet learns to love and trust despite the demons. | 5.0 |
| 5076 | Starting out with Zoey and London in college and all the good and bad times it has to offer. Zoey is timid and caring. Next to London and Donnie at the Landon Company. Donnie is a funny and lovable. Then there is Zoey, London, and Donnie in Alpha City along with the Alpha, Zoey's brother Ryder. Ryder is infuriating, dominant, and protective of his family but even more so with London. London is guarded and very protective of those she holds close to her. London's grandma Me-Len is so sweet and protective of London. Bryce Evans has done it again with an excellent book. She brings to life all of the different shifters as they become a huge family. | 5.0 |
| 5077 | Everything arrived on time and in excellent condition! I don't remember how many times I have bought this book as a gift. It is a "must read" for every student. | 5.0 |
| 5078 | Mary Ann(e) Schwalbe sets a fine example of how to handle the process of inevitable death in a period that is too short, although in her case she beat the averages for pancreatic cancer. She fought to the end without apparent self-pity or disengagement from her amazingly broad network of friends, associates and loved ones. Of course, even a nicely written memoir by a loving son and skilled writer would not be enough to propel this book to its fame. The clever idea of tying Mom's decline and support by her son to a long series of books makes this special.Most of the book references are quite brief, almost in passing, with perhaps two dozen getting more discussion. Even there, the length is modest, providing insight into what the books meant to them and enough flavor to help the reader decide which ones might be worth a personal look. Excluding the small number I have read, about ten might make the cut to join the queue. A significant shift into more of a book review mode could easily have bogged down the parallel threads on Mary Anne and the books themselves.Mary Anne obviously was a talented and dedicated person who made something of substance with her life. I'll cut the author some slack on the Ivy references and other name-dropping. She was someone to be proud of. About the worst he can say is that Mom wasn't the creative type and that she would make herself feel guilty for accepting a blood donation and other things where no apology was appropriate. Maybe she had more of an edge that he kept quiet.I miss my own mother and the books we used to share. Nothing at this level, but an important memory to preserve. | 4.0 |
| 5079 | I wanted something different from the murder mysteries I have been reading. I came across this while searching my county library. I am so glad I chose it. | 5.0 |
| 5080 | Barbara Freethy is another favorite author of mine. I enjoy this series so much and I have been looking forward to reading about Shayla.I was definitely entertained by the story and with Shayla and Reid but there was just something missing for me with them and I still cannot figure out what is was. I liked the book but I didn't love it and that is what's bothering me because the story had basically everything that I love. I should have been gone over Shayla and Reid (especially Reid)but I just couldn't connect with them. They were both good characters and had interesting back stories and the whole story line about Robert missing and them having to find him, loved it and I was pulled into the story right from the start. I think I'm going to have to read it again and then see how I feel after that.I'm anxiously waiting for Colton's book because I'm dying to find out the big secret with the Grandmom!! I'm also so excited that Burke's book is after Colton. I have been waiting for Burke's story since the beginning. I actually think he is my favorite Callaway and I haven't even read his book yet. lol :) | 4.0 |
| 5081 | Good information but definitely not complete. Web contacts were terrible. Could use some illustrations. It's a thin little book but good to put in your pocket. Good for a library but not the only book you'll need. | 3.0 |
| 5082 | An absolutely delightful book that deserves a big audience, for lots of reasons. The heroine is smart, interesting, sarcastic and totally relatable in that she manages to get in the way of her own happiness. She's also laugh out loud funny (I embarrassed myself in public more than a few times.) As is her family - some of the Sunday-with-the-folks scenes are just hysterical. The plot is well-covered in lots of reviews here so I'll just reiterate that it is indeed fresh and romantic, a fun ride from beginning to end in the same way that Ephron's movies are.What also made it a stand out for me: it's not just the main characters that shine, they all do, with story lines are all satisfying and, in some cases, wonderfully surprising; the dialogue is truly terrific, Yellin has a rare gift for it; it's more than funny, it's also meaningful and poignant. Lots to love and laugh about, couldn't ask for more. | 5.0 |
| 5083 | I enjoyed how "future" technology is employed throughout the plot, and how historical events were interpreted with a hidden back story. I found it an entertaining read. | 5.0 |
| 5084 | I'm a HUGE fantasy fan and an avid reader, so I started reading this with some pretty high expectations. They were ALL fulfilled! This book plunges us into a fantastical world of wonder where the magic feels real. This book is perfect balance of characterization, world building and lore, action, adventure, magic, and romance.My main complaint with a lot of fantasy is that the author spends so much time on the action that the characters end up being so hollow that I could care less about them. The characters in The Sapphire Flute are well developed, imperfect in all the right ways, believable, and I can't wait to see what happens to them in future books! | 5.0 |
| 5085 | This is a great book for all those who are struggling to figure out who their characters will be. As a novelist, I highly recommend this. The characters (at least to me!) seem very real, and would be amazing to figure out the back-story for. This is a book I'll definitely be returning to in the future.I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 5086 | Loved it--it's hilarious and nostalgic, esp for those who grew up in the USSR. I didn't but lived in Belarus | 5.0 |
| 5087 | This sweet, sexy story has it all. It has strong, smart, loyal and engaging characters. The mystery is captivating, the villain is ugly. The romance is heated and savory. | 5.0 |
| 5088 | well developed characters and storyline. Very glad there are more books in the series so I can see what is going to happen in Lucky's future. | 5.0 |
| 5089 | this is one of the best books a home owner can have, it will save you money and it explains very clearly what to do | 5.0 |
| 5090 | the book keeps your interest. it ended too quickly. needed to include the collapse of the Russians and the wedding of Abigail and Brooks | 5.0 |
| 5091 | This book hand a good story line and was an enjoyable read. I think her resistance was a little too dragged out towards the end but it was a fun story. | 4.0 |
| 5092 | While there were some great thoughts.......for me many were not anything special.......I much prefer something like Jesus Calling or God Calling. I got this because it was mentioned in a book I was reading. | 3.0 |
| 5093 | I just couldn't get into it. Descriptions of things and people rather than telling a story. Just my take on it. Hopefully, others will feel differently. | 1.0 |
| 5094 | Well written, story flows well. Another Binchy hit. It's a shame she passed away as we lost a great writer. | 5.0 |
| 5095 | I've followed CJ Cherryh's continuing saga for years. I like to see the progress of the characters, such character building always having been Cherryh's forte. | 5.0 |
| 5096 | I really enjoyed this book, I am doing my Masters and this is one of the text books, I will continue to order books at low coast | 5.0 |
| 5097 | A real yawn fest. Good for if you need something to put you to sleep. Why should the heroine hookup with the "good" guy? Not necessary. | 1.0 |
| 5098 | Wow what an amazing book. I am obsessed, like obsessed with this series. I can't wait to keep reading. It has the perfect mix of suspense, shocking moments and sexual tension | 4.0 |
| 5099 | I enjoyed this Book greatly ... It did take me a while to get into to it though .. my Own doing.. headspace... once in the swing of things , a turkey great read was had ... I did feel sorry for Tamera tho it's not like she new what the Hell she was doing with Grayson once she got the courage yes she went about it all wrong ... what happened & his last sentence to her was a bit of a killer... Because Now, you'd be the last person I'd ever want to Fu< ... then th person who stepped out of the woods at the best moment... So. Yes very well set up for the next book could be a love triangle? Who knows only the Author... as always Hot Alphas , Hot $€X , Lots of Action & a HEA... So well worth my Time & Money. Very Much Looking forward to the next book or 7 ?? So One Click People :-) | 5.0 |
| 5100 | This was a really good book. I liked reading a story about a couple that was already married. A real life marriage is work and this fictional marriage was work too. Dean and Liv seemed to get to a point that they took each other for granted and got lost in everyday things. I didn't know that this was a part of a series when I ordered it, but it didn't finish like a series, which I liked. It seems like you almost have to buy the next book in a series, because the first book ends in a cliffhanger. I was content with the ending to this book, but I am interested in seeing where their relationship goes. It's nice to have that choice. | 4.0 |
| 5101 | Ok. I cannot hold it any longer! I am only at 56% of my ebook, but do not need to read any further to know a winner when I see, or in this case, read one. First off I would like to ask Takerra to never take time off as long as she did between the writing of Restricted and Restricted Too. Evidently, she was not resting , but rather honing and sharpening her lethal writing skills to such a degree that she came out swinging with her deadly pen game to annihilate any contenders! Total annihilation of any other authors that seek to dethrone her as the number 1 heir to the throne of quality writing. I was trapped in the weaving of her tale and struggled to be released; but this writer had her foot on my neck and her hands wrapped around my mind from the very first page. My heart was pumping, my brain shut down all comprehension trying to figure out where she was leading and why was I so willing to blindly follow.. There is no predictability to be found. When you think you have the dilemma solved, Takerra turns you around in another direction. My emotions are all over the place. I thought I had found my true romantic hero to love forever, only to have me doubt the veracity of my choice. The hero and heroine are taking me into caverns that I do not want to enter with them; but find that Takerra has robbed me of my free will with her tenacious hold of my flailing emotions.In the twilight of my menopausal years, I have never experienced a hot flash, but since reading this book, my physical and mental faculties have been under attack with a heat, that at times became unbearable. If you want to read a book that has mystery - this is the book for you. If you wish to read a book with an unpredictable plot - this is the book for you. If you wish to read a book with erotic bedroom/elevator/kitchen scenes - this is the book for you. Do you want to read a book about confused love - this is the book for you. If you did not make it to your house of worship this week, not to worry; Takerra took you to church right in the privacy of your home with scriptures that can ironically be meant especially for you! She has definitely covered all of your emotional bases within the context of the book she saw fit to title Restricted Too.Do not miss out on the best read of 2014 and may find that it will extend even beyond. Takerra has put everyone on notice; her crown will not be taken easily. If you wish to enter the arena, bring your best and most skillful writing skills into the ring. This young woman means business and is not in this path just to dance, but to skillfully dismantle what you may feel is the best that you have got! I am anxiously awaiting other sequels to be written this year, but those writers have a very hard act to follow. The bar has been risen to such a height that it will be pretty difficult to emulate the one who has made it safely to the other side; her name is Takerra Allen. Remember her name because you will be singing her praises for years to come, and buy this book ASAP!! You will be extremely glad you did!Now I shall get back to reading the other 44% of this stupendous book! Cannot wait for the finale! No matter, if it's to my liking or not - I still shall remain a life long fan ! | 5.0 |
| 5102 | Sexy Rock Stars ✔ 2 Hot Men ✔ Beautifully written M/M Story ✔ 'Being Sawyer Knight' has all of these key points. An M/M story can be amazing and off the charts when it's written well. Not everyone can write in this genre, but Nicola Haken can. This is my first book by this author and it will not be my last. I'm already a fan and I can't wait for more. Sawyer & Jake couldn't be more different. Jake is confident in who he is. Knows what he wants and has always wanted and finally takes who was always meant to be his. Sawyer is beautifully broken. Yes he's a rock god who has it all, but does he? far from it. He's just existing and putting on the face of what his fans want to see. When his longest friend re-enters his life, the broken pieces of Sawyer's past begin to be put back together. He discovers his true self. As a reader, you get drawn in to the emotion, physical connection between Sawyer and Jake. I know my heart hurt at a few parts, but so worth it. | 5.0 |
| 5103 | I just loved Colleen Coble's latest book...Butterfly Palace. I thought the title and cover hooked me in...but the story wasjust lovely. It has romance, suspense, mystery, and intrigue. The plot had a great flow...it never was slow..and kept me reading late into the night. It was so good that I finished it in a day! I would love to see this turned into a series....and a movie! If you like Christian historical fiction...then you will love this book :) | 5.0 |
| 5104 | I read this a few months ago, and I remember enjoying it, mostly, but I recall very little else about it. | 4.0 |
| 5105 | Adam would never make it in politics because he always says exactly what he's thinking. No spin, no filter. The introduction is entertaining--mostly because it is so spot on. Based on this preview, the book is worth a read. | 4.0 |
| 5106 | I absolutely was pulled in from the start of this book! I could relate to Catherine because I too was abandoned and never felt good enough for any men that was in my life. I loved how Jackson was always there for cat and gave her a new outlook on her life.... that she could be loved and could find happiness. can't wait till the next book. didn't know it was gonna lead to a cliffhanger and I soooo need the 2nd book already...missing jackson lol. | 5.0 |
| 5107 | Sex. It’s a constant topic today, isn’t it? Whether you read entirely within Christian media, entirely outside of it, or a bit of both, you can hardly avoid the topic. And if it’s not sex itself, it’s one of the related topics—homosexuality or abortion or marriage. There are few areas where we find such debate and few areas that have greater impact on life, family and church.Denny Burk has just stepped into the fray with What Is The Meaning of Sex?, a wide-ranging treatment of what the Bible says about sex and sexuality. This is not a guide to a better marriage and certainly not a bedroom how-to. Instead, it is a book that addresses sex in the big picture—the biggest possible picture—by discovering the ultimate purpose for sex and, from there, its many implications.As the book begins, Burk explains his belief that much of our discussion about sex has been derailed by confusing the ultimate purpose of sex with its subordinate purposes. These subordinate purposes—the consummation of marriage, procreation, love, and pleasure—are good and God-honoring, but insufficient on their own to understand why God created sex. The ultimate purpose of sex, he says, is to glorify God. He proves this with a careful exposition of 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 where Paul corrects a sexual aberration among the Christians of Corinth by commanding the people there to use their bodies for God’s glory. “The ultimate purpose of sex is the glory of God. Sex, gender, marriage, manhood, womanhood—all of it—exist ultimately for the glory of God. The glory of God as the ultimate purpose of sex is not merely a theological deduction. It is the explicit teaching of Scripture.”With that foundation firmly in place, Burk spends a chapter rebutting those contemporary theologians who like to pit Jesus against Paul as if Jesus the loving allowed all manner of sexual practices that Paul the prude later banned. Still sticking very close to the text of the Bible, Burk shows that we understand the Bible best when we see Paul’s words and Jesus’ words as friends rather than enemies. The rest of the book then builds upon this ultimate purpose and this careful hermeneutic by looking at some areas related to sexuality that are the subject of debate today.Chapter 3, “Glorify God with Your Marriage,” carefully traces what the Bible says about the definition of marriage: that it is covenantal, sexual, procreative, heterosexual, monogamous and nonincestuous. Burk proves its purposes from its definition, saying “Marriage is a sexual union for the purposes of consummation, procreation, the expression of love, and pleasure.” This “covenant sexual union of one man and one woman tends toward the glory of God as it symbolizes God’s redemptive love for his people through Christ. In this way sexual union within marriage tends toward the glory of God.”Chapter 4 is titled “Glorify God with Your Conjugal Union” and here Burk turns to 1 Corinthians 7 to show that sexual intimacy is both a privilege and a duty within marriage. He interacts with recent trends within evangelicalism that allow and even endorse certain sexual acts and aids (focusing critical attention on Mark and Grace Driscoll and their book Real Marriage). He suggests and, I think, proves, that such people have succumbed to a serious misunderstanding of Christian freedom. He also provides a careful, excellent overview of what the Bible teaches about divorce and remarriage.As the book continues, he looks to family planning, pondering if and how married couples can glorify God through the use of birth control; he looks to gender, interacting with those who teach that gender is not a binary state but more of a scale in which a person may be more female than male but neither one fully; he looks at the most pressing issues in the debate on homosexuality; the final chapter turns to singleness and addresses topics such as delayed marriage, pornography and masturbation.In the conclusion Burk explains three ways people expression confusion about sexuality today, answering each from Scripture and within the lens of God’s ultimate purpose in human sexuality.While there is a great deal to commend in What Is The Meaning of Sex?, let me point to just three of its most notable strengths: This book is biblical. No matter his topic, Burk never strays from a biblical text and as he looks at those texts he consistently applies careful, nuanced exegesis. This book is timely. While the principles are timeless, the issues he interacts with are most relevant and extremely helpful in our time and our context. This book is pastoral. While Burk is a scholar, he is also a pastor, and he brings together the best of both worlds by proceeding carefully and logically, but always with a view to real people in real situations.What Is the Meaning of Sex? is a good book—a very good book—and one I heartily recommend. There are hundreds of books out there on sex and marriage, but none quite like this and I believe it will prove especially helpful to pastors and to ministry leaders who find themselves navigating increasingly tricky waters. Burk’s careful work in the text of Scripture lays a foundation that will provide guidance for even the most perplexing question. | 5.0 |
| 5108 | Yeah Real science fiction at its finest. Love it haven't read anything so pure since the early 1960's. Great book really authentic. | 5.0 |
| 5109 | I finished the book in one night. I couldn't put it down!! I fell in love with the characters, Laney having to leave her comfort zone and everyone she loves dearly. She has to learn how to deal with all of the changes, life, and learn how to be her own person. Laney meets a very sexy and mysterious Dane. This love triangle is better them sparkles and wolf hair. You will find yourself turning the pages just to see what is next. I recommend you read this and maybe you will fall in love with the series. | 5.0 |
| 5110 | Excellent read. Everything bout this book was amazing, I couldnt get enough of it, Extremely good read!!!!!!!!!!! So read more | 5.0 |
| 5111 | Novellas have never been at the top of my to-read list, but I was captured by the cover and the concept of tying four novellas together with a single theme. I very much enjoyed the matchmaking link and liked that characters were consistent throughout all the stories. Novellas can sometimes feel a bit, well, short, but this collection allowed each story to build on the last for a satisfying "long" read.Definitely recommend this book for a fun, romantic read. It also gives readers the chance to sample several different authors. I've long bee a Karen Witemeyer fan, but had yet to read Mary Connealy. I'll definitely be checking out more of her work. | 4.0 |
| 5112 | While this is a work of fiction, it reads as truth. Each character is fleshed out to the point that you feel you know them, their pain and joy. I will recommend it to many. | 5.0 |
| 5113 | I bought this book as a Christmas present. It is so extraordinary! It is a great affirmation of one's spirituality. | 5.0 |
| 5114 | *****5 Stars*****I just jumped into this book right after finishing Changing Course, which I loved. I would say I love this one even more. Yes, you can read this as a standalone but I highly recommend you read Changing Course first. The story takes place between the end of Changing Courses and the epilogue, and then after the epilogue as well.I love, love, love Emma. Not only did I feel like she was a strong character, she wasn't annoying to me. When she was emotional I felt like I would be too and she had every right to be. This made me feel more connected to her.Now, This book has a totally different feel than from the first book. The characters are so different and even though both stories revolve around one tragic accident 5 years ago. I love that these books show how everything can change in an instant and how it effects everyone differently.Caleb is still hung up on his fiance Manda's death and still blames Sarah for stealing his life from him. He wants revenge and is willing to do anything to get it. When Emma, Sarah's sister comes to town and meets Caleb for the first time it may change things for him. Emma decides to move from Savannah to Chicago to care for Sarah while she is in treatment and to be closer to her. She asks Caleb to update her on Sarah's progress while she gets everything together for her big move. He wishes Emma was anyone but Sarah's sister. He wants nothing to do with Sarah but he finds himself unable to say no to Emma and they begin a long distance relationship over the phone until she moves.Knowing that they are walking into something that could be terrible. They still want to try and give it a shot. Just as she arrives to Chicago she finds out how much Caleb truly hates Sarah and things get ugly and this is just the beginning of their long list of problems. There are a lot of thing that come between them and the truth of the night that changed everything unravels and only they can decide if love can rule over hate.I really don't want to give much away. But you should definitely read this book NOW! I LOVED IT! | 5.0 |
| 5115 | This story got off to a fairly slow start which was a bit irritating but nevertheless it redeemed itself with a mysterious man and steamy love scenes. Character development was as slow as the storyline but leaves room for the next book. | 3.0 |
| 5116 | I would give it more stars if I could! Louise Penny really cares about her characters. She lovingly guides them through their trials and troubles while giving the reader a good mystery. In my mind these are real people and I rarely feel that way about most mystery series I read. I love what she did with this book and, I hope this is not the end of this series....and if it is, I will just start over and read them all again. I learned so much about the history of the Quebec area from reading her books that I felt right at home when I visited the area. a great, great story teller...Louise Perry. | 5.0 |
| 5117 | Loved this story. My kids hold tight to their stuffies every night, so they especially loved the explanation of what teddy bears are made of. No bad dreams for a week! Thanks! | 5.0 |
| 5118 | I enjoyed reading this book about prophecy. It helped give me a better understanding of what prophecy is really about from a Biblical perspective. I recommended this book to new and old students of prophecy alike. | 5.0 |
| 5119 | Ok loved reliving the stories that the recipes brought back. And I am goingto enjoy making some of the recipes that I haven't tried yet. Soon to become a favorite go to cook book. | 4.0 |
| 5120 | I absolutely love reading this series. I read each book within two days of purchasing them because I they are so interesting. | 4.0 |
| 5121 | It's all about viewpoint and habits. The author makes some wonderful suggestions! I gained some new perspectives from reading this book. I would recommend it. I think I'm going to begin with the eight hour eating window. | 5.0 |
| 5122 | This is a great thing for seeing all the chords and variations. Thought I would have to spend time reading and trying to figure out how it worked, but not so. Turned the dial to chords I know very well and right away I knew how the wheel works. Pretty ingenious thing and I love it. | 5.0 |
| 5123 | Oh this anthology is exciting. New stories from some of my favourite people. What more could a girl want?If you are a fan of just one of these ladies or all of them (Seriously how can you not love all of them?) then this Anthology is a must have in your library or on your kindle. You will not regret it.Check out my full review over on my blog - [...] | 5.0 |
| 5124 | I enjoyed the story the characters we're engage but the ending left to much out. What happened to many of the family. | 4.0 |
| 5125 | Every page of George Gilder’s book, Knowledge and Power: The Information Theory of Capitalism and How it is Revolutionizing our World, sings in celebration of capitalism. The particular lens that Gilder applies involves the intensity of impact from the information revolution on society. Gilder uses a conversational style of writing to express thoughtful and clear views on support for entrepreneurship and unfettered capitalism as key to building and maintaining a world in which all members of society achieve gains. I’ve read Gilder for decades and found much in this book to be so familiar as to seem repetitive. To avoid that becoming boring, Gilder has peppered the text with recent and current examples of the themes he explores. Every capitalist who reads this book will find something to like. Socialists will find the prose of a worthy adversary that requires a cogent response.Rating: Four-star (I like it) | 4.0 |
| 5126 | I loved this series. It was so much more real MC like we all love, but they are wolf shifters. But it isn't cheesy. Its a great shifter MC series. | 5.0 |
| 5127 | An Asgardian fantasy for young people, Odd and the Frost Giants is a fun short read that is perfect for a bedtime read to little ones. I was able to keep the attention of my five year old through the adventures of this little adventurer that Gaiman constructed as a young man hammered into unusual circumstances and joined by a small unusual hunting group of companions.ODD follows the standard Archetypal Hero’s journey, and is full of archetypes throughout to guide him on his quest. As someone who reads a tremendous amount, there was nothing to this book that was surprising to me, but the method to which Gaiman presented this tale is always the most engaging and fulfilling part of his work. It was whimsical and beautiful, and the straightforward and engaging text was easy to digest for my little boy’s short attention span.I feel like I am a little bit over the Norse tale, but the new way of telling the story was enough to keep my mind occupied, so I didn’t mind it as much. A pleasure to read with a little one, and a brilliant little tale that any Gaiman fan will appreciate. | 3.0 |
| 5128 | I started this book for 3 times, not being able to move on with it in first two attempts, but in the end, I am really happy I read it. It was really hard for me in the beginning to read about all this self misery and hiding in a closet things. It is just not for me and into me, but after some time, I developed sympathy both to Ezra and Aysa.Sparrows for free is a really well written novel. Lila is a master of the words and feelings and she is really very good at describing them and translating them to her readers. The love story, the struggle are really great. They are so common and yet so rear that you can find something that reminds you about your own heart ache, touches your soul and make you smile or make you sad along with the main characters.To say the truth, I was slightly disappointed with how it all ends. The Aysa that was described in the beginning of the book have nothing to do with the Aysa that is in the middle of the book and is a completely different person to the one in the end. I can't say that it is because of her personal growth.. for me it was more to the incomplete work on her character, but I might be wrong, because I can't say I really understand her at all.Mostly I like the idea of telling the story from different POV, so you know what's happening to both Aysa and Ezra and sometimes this kind of storytelling was a real page turning for me, because I was dying to know, what the hell is happening to Ezra in this situation or afterwords )I can't say that I agree with the ending Lila choose for them. I would even say I totally disagree with her and the decision Aesa made… will see what's happens in the second book ) | 4.0 |
| 5129 | I find it hard to write reviews on books and stories but I will simply say that Mr. Johnson has a way with words. I'm reading all in his Longmire series which leaves me down to the remaining short stories and if you read the series and enjoy them, this one will not disappoint you either. I don't normally choose to read short stories as I don't want to get involved for merely a short while but Johnson's "Steamboat" is a little longer than short and his characters and situations are too well-written not to include "Steamboat" in your must reads. As usual, Walt Longmire's character is amusing and humorous, unlike his television counterpart which is portrayed as a more serious sort. I like them both! | 5.0 |
| 5130 | I thought it was interesting that Lowry leaves the reader to imagine their own ending!!!! Also, I thought that the subject seemed a little "dark" for middle-school kds. Enjoyable break from my usual genre. | 4.0 |
| 5131 | I found this to be very sexual explicit yet there is a story line. This is unusual in erotic stories. Strong characters and very descriptive. Well written enjoyable | 5.0 |
| 5132 | 101? Not really. 100? Not by a long shot. Try maybe 5 or so jokes that might bring a slight smile to your face. Five minutes of Henny Youngman would play better. | 1.0 |
| 5133 | This is a classic book on evangelism or as Roland calls it, "evangelization." It focuses on international theories of evangelism throughout the years. A terrific resource for anyone who is looking to see the role of the local church. | 5.0 |
| 5134 | This series is just a train wreck for this poor girl, because the protagonist has a complete flip of her life. This series is so well written and sooo good, I am really looking forward to the next in the series. People have been getting impatient and brow beating the poor author on her web site! Yikes! I would not do that, but that is just how good this series is! | 5.0 |
| 5135 | When nurse Carrington Hanover transfers to a new hospital, she sees Paul Valverde again for the first time in years - and now he's a doctor! The attraction is still there, but can they overcome the deception that drove them apart when they were high school dance partners and sweethearts?I enjoyed getting to know the characters in this story. Paul had the responsibility of taking care of his grandfather, in addition to maintaining his medical practice and running a business for his medical invention. Carrie recently dumped her fiancé when she discovered he was more interested in her money than he was in her. She has turned her back on her father’s wealth and has vowed to prove herself by living on her own income. Both hero and heroine are strong- principled, likeable people.As an added delight, the story includes beautiful dance scenes – not what I expected in a medical romance. They are so romantic and add a dimension to the characters that make them even more interesting. All in all, this was an entertaining book. | 4.0 |
| 5136 | I've waited patiently for the follow up to USED, and Lynetta did not disappoint me. FREED is off the charts amazing. | 5.0 |
| 5137 | I always wanted to learn how to do this, but never took the time to go and get a book to self teach myself, now I can, thanks to you. There is one thing missing in your book. I can learn the sign language pretty quickly, but I don't feel it is going to be that much of a great help, if I don't know how to form a sentence with my sign language and/or emotional hand movements , like saying I love you. I saw someone make that hand sign,then touch there chest in a rocking motion, then pointed their pointed finger towards the recipient. I walked over to them and said excuse me, but what I just saw you do was as so beautiful, can you please tell me what it wasn't? Yes, he said. She told me that she loved me . I thanked him and they both smiled at me. He wrote on a napkin thank you for your interest, I wish others would be as kind as you were in asking so nicely. I responded God loves you and so do I, thank you for being so kind to me as well, I wrote back to them on a napkin. It made my day. So I also thank you so kindly, for putting your book out there for me and others to learn by.........your new friend: Peggy. PS: I will await your next book, that will teach me how to form a sentence in being able to communicate with someone. Thanks...... | 5.0 |
| 5138 | I received a Kitchen Aid food processor and it came without a recipe book. I checked this book out of my local library and was so impressed that I had to purchase it. It was so incredibly helpful. Ms. Gilletz gives step by step instructions for working the new food processors. She starts out with very helpful tips and each section has more tips. She has a section on baby food. She has information on why one should use organic food and she has lots of suggestions for healthy eating. She suggests uses for the food processor that I never would have thought of. She tells how to use it for baking. It is far less time consuming to mix cookies and brownies in the food processor than in my stand mixer. Ms. Gilletz has a section for Passover cooking and information on Kosher recipes. All of her recipes are simple and easy to understand. I have saved a lot of time in my kitchen and I have streamlined my use of the food processor saving lots of clean-up. This book is a must have. | 5.0 |
| 5139 | I'm not the kind of person who can divine the allegory behind an author's story or printed sentence, but this book seemed to be a look into the lives of a small group of people and their motivations and how the life of one person can affect the lives of many in ways you wouldn't expect and regardless of the relationship between the people. Depending on the kind of life you've led and the people you've known, you may or may not find the characters to be "real" in that they seem to have more than their fair share of faults, idiosyncrasies, and secrets, but I found them to be very real on many levels. If you don't find them to be real or believable, just remember it's a novel, not a psychology text book.Nothing about this book is remotely related to the Harry Potter series, so you should approach this book as if it were written by someone you never heard of. Also, I found that this is NOT the kind of book you "can't put down"; nevertheless, I felt myself drawn to seek its conclusion. I would recommend it partly just because the story line is different from any other I've ever read and partly just because I liked it and am glad I read it. | 4.0 |
| 5140 | I tried to like Tressa, but I just couldn't. The second half of the book is a little better than the first half. I don't mind that she always finds herself in some bizarre situation, otherwise there wouldn't be a story. However, she is acts like a moron most of the time. She talks back to law enforcement and keeps reporting things when they clearly don't believe her. The grandparents are really funny and there are some funny part so of the story. Mostly, I kept wondering how this girl got through 23 years and it never occurred to her that maybe her attitude might be her problem. | 3.0 |
| 5141 | A good second installment of the story with twists and turns that keep you reading. Like the first book I liked that it was told from both Ash and Fin's POVs. Looking forward to reading Everlost! | 5.0 |
| 5142 | I originally encountered the Witcher in a computer game. He's a master SpellSword that fights monsters for hire, trained from his youth by an obscure cult in a remote mountain fastness. Except now somebody is hunting the hunters, and Geralt of Rivia has to find and neutralize powerful, deadly, unscrupulous enemies. The game gets much of its power from the fiction of Sapkowski, whose works are relatively unknown in English. It got me interested enough to read this and the other available titles recently translated into English. This is the one to get! It's something like a series of short stories, although there's an over-arching plot line that involves a mysterious lady... to say more would be a spoiler. Drawing on medieval folk tales of Eastern Europe, a sort of Brothers Grimmer if you will, Sapkowski creates an eerie world of shadows that will chill and thrill you. If you have any bent for fantasy, this is one you shouldn't miss! | 5.0 |
| 5143 | I finish the book within 2 days time. I read multiple books that put a twist with beauty and the beast. This book is my all-time favorite for beauty and the beast. | 4.0 |
| 5144 | This book is part of a series, you definitely need to read the first one in order to get the full benefit of this one. I totally didn't see the turn of events that occurred in this book. It made it impossible to put the book until I was through... then I wanted to throw my Kindle. I have no idea how long I have to wait for the third one, but I will be getting it as soon as I can.Lisa and Bobby are finally together, building the happy life they should have had years ago. But Bobby's keeping something from her, she can feel it. Not a good thing when trust is an issue in your relationship.The whole time, Brad is sitting back, waiting for things to go south. Lisa knows how he feels, but doesn't feel the same way. I felt so bad for him, pining away for someone who doesn't return your love. He had her once, now he can't get her out of his mind. He loves her enough to allow her to be happy no matter how much it hurts him. I can't imagine watching the person I love fall in love with someone else. I'm not sure who would be better for her. Brad and Bobby both love her, it's obvious, both are great men, but....I don't want to give away too much of the story, but let me just tell you again that there was a twist in this story that just shocked me. I can't wait to see how this all plays out. | 5.0 |
| 5145 | I'm not one for short stories, but because it Dean Koontz I took a shot. The characters even a short time were well rounded, and the hook grabbed you until the end. | 5.0 |
| 5146 | This was a very good story. It grabbed my attention from page one and was hard to put down.The reason I couldn't give this book 5 stars, is because of edit issues. For example; the boys are 4 and in Kindergarten, which could make sense if they were in Australia. However, a few chapters later they were in Preschool. Also, does Australia have a target and a Kmart?To be honest, for most of the book I thought they could be in the U.S, however the spelling and language told me Australia or England.. I was a little confused by that, but the story was really good anyway.This story is about over coming tragedy, anger and fear, and learning to love, which would change Kalli dramatically. However, near the end, I starting feeling like Kalli completely changed her personality, which really didn't seem realistic.That said, it was a good story that pulled me in and didn't let go until the end. | 4.0 |
| 5147 | I'm sorry, I had to give this two stars. There was nothing original about this story. You could tell what was going to happen through the first quarter of the story.I liked the wit of the characters though. Also, liked the flow of the story telling. I might read another book by this author if she can come up with something that you won't be able to have a good guess at the start, of what is going to happen at the end. | 2.0 |
| 5148 | This short story is about revenge. When Morgan starts receiving messages he has to find out who's sending them. He thinks he knows he on the right track only to find out too late. This story has it all; love, mystery, crime, revenge and it's even a little scary. | 4.0 |
| 5149 | Sometimes in these short stories timing seems to just be off, but it seemed to really work for this book. I love that they didn't seem to all the sudden develop feelings for each other, well physical feelings yeh, but they had a great friendship first so it is easy to believe this story even though it's a short. I like that it ended and I didn't feel like I needed more I just felt ok with it ending. Super easy read. | 5.0 |
| 5150 | Four stars because Gabriel Allon is at an age where many of his escapades are becoming unreal. Ignore that and just enjoy another fast-paced adventure with this hero. Well-written and a real page-turner. Well recommended. | 4.0 |
| 5151 | Oh my goodness! This woman never disappoints! I love her writing style. This book was no exception! Couldn't get enough or put it down. Had all the elements. Suspense, romance, and hot steamy "love scenes"! A must read FOR SURE. You will NOT be disappointed! | 5.0 |
| 5152 | Cardboard people, stilted conversations. Poorly written with very little continuity between scenes and not much understanding of people. Wouldn't buy any others in this series. | 1.0 |
| 5153 | I received this for an honest review and this series just keeps getting better and better. This book starts off right where the first book left off. Logan and Ellie have decided to move forward with their relationship. However, their are still secrets between them..."Secrets always have a way of coming out"Ellie is still hiding the fact that Jason is her father. I hate that she is keeping that from Logan and everyone else. However, the relationship between her and Jason is sweet. He is thrilled that he has another daughter. I am looking forward to seeing their relationship develop as they get to know one another. When it comes to Logan, Ellie gets jealous easily, but tries to hide it. She can only take so much especially when it is kind of thrown in your face. AMBER....Hate her!Logan has let most of his secrets out, but he still has trouble talking about some of his actions that had to deal with the fallout of HER. I love him and his ways. He is sweet and caring one minute, sexy and hot the next and then there is his temper that can easily fly off. He does things to protect Ellie because he is addicted too her. There is just something about her and he can'tlose it.When Ellie's secret about Jason comes out and Logan loses it. I felt sorry for her. She lost her love and it broke my heart too see her go through the heartache. I love how they get back together. It was unique and sweet. Logan really has her best interest at heart, but then he also revels to her that he has been talking to her mom...BIG Mistake or is it? He says it is so she could get to know Jason without her mom bugging her and that he is trying to build a bridge for them. He doesn't want her mom too get suspicious. Will he resist her charms or fall too them?Dex oh Dex...love him. He is smart, funny and somewhat nice looking. He really befriends Ellie and becomes her best friend. The pranks he likes to pull are funny.Bryon is creepy. He is a nerdy guy who helps Ellie with her Chemistry class, but ends up falling for her.Would I recommend this book? Hell yeah! Good writing and loveable characters! | 5.0 |
| 5154 | This book had an interesting, original storyline. With some professional editing it could have been a real winner. Jeri, one of the main characters, had some major drawbacks. The author never passed an opportunity to describe her as super intelligent. However, she never did much in the book that would affirm the author's description. In fact, other than reading books about economy, she acted kind of dopey and clueless most of the time. Another reviewer observed that the author wasted way too much of the book developing peripheral characters. There would be pages of build-up and details, then the character's small part in the action, then the character would never appear and rarely be mentioned again. I found this to be a pattern as well and quite annoying at times. I had some other issues with the book that I can't describe without being a spoiler. The author does show a lot of promise, however, and I haven't ruled out reading another book by C. Wente. | 3.0 |
| 5155 | show that everyone needs a hero one way or another and sometimes that hero is closer then you know. keep reading and you will like this book. | 5.0 |
| 5156 | A book with everything! The young maiden, the villain and traitor to his country, and last but not least, the hero. You hoe that Anella finds love and visualize being in her shoes.She i | 4.0 |
| 5157 | "Hypothernia" is the sixth of Arnaldur Indriason's series of 'Reykjavik Murder Mysteries' to be translated into English. The original Icelandic novel, "Harskafi" (whose meaning is unclear, but which might be rendered as 'Slim Pickings')", was published in 2007 as the eight book in the series. (For various reasons, the first two volumes have never been -- and are unlikely ever to be -- made available in translation.) This 2010 English rendition is by Victoria Cribb, and provides a characteristically idiomatic translation of the author's original sparse, almost minimalist Icelandic prose.This volume in the series has Inspector Erlendur well and truly off piste, as he whittles away relentlessly at a number of seemingly unrelated mysteries, none of which give any indication of having a crime behind them, with not only the reader but his own colleagues at Police Headquarters wondering just what he is up to throughout much of the book. With Sigurdur Óli and Elínborg barely making an appearance in this book, this is very much a story about Erlendur more than anything or anyone else -- it is a story centred on obsession as well as depression and melancholia. As the book progresses, Erlendur increasingly seems to be cutting himself off from events of the present and dwelling increasingly in happenings of the past, while the story generally lingers far more around matters spiritual and supernatural that one normally expects in this series.Unusually for books in this series, this volume features a glimpse of Iceland beyond the streets of Reykjavik and takes in a number of locations on the tourist map; as a consequence, those readers who have visited Iceland may more easily relate to the settings of this book than to some others in the series. Also unusually, the more Erlendur digs, the more of his mystery pieces start dropping into place together, making this by far the most interconnected and intriguing of Arnaldur's stories so far. In keeping with the book's all-pervading feel of gloom, however, the ending -- whilst well-delivered and fitting -- has of it something of gently understated tragedy. It also hints that in at least one regard, not all of the outcomes have yet been revealed and something weighty may be being saved for a future volume.For all of its doom and gloom, this book is gripping and engaging throughout. It makes for a cracking read, once you are used to Arnaldur's sometimes idiosyncratic prose style, with his plot construction maturing very nicely indeed here. Although the book has few dependencies on preceding volumes in series, it is very hard to recommend this volume in isolation, as it makes much more sense taken as part of the series in which it sits. | 5.0 |
| 5158 | This is a practical and useful book!It is a little slow reading and longer then it needs to be, but it is well worth reading!Practical because it is really easy to implement the idea of Mini Habits. Useful because it works!I read this book free from Amazon Prime, but I am going to buy it. | 4.0 |
| 5159 | This is definitely an action packed series. Shay needs to get it together she was totally off her square. Q was wrong for leaving her to fend for herself. Star done been through so much all because her man cheated with a crazy obsessed lunatic. So much was going on. All the signs Q & T had to let the other know the other is still around are there so I really hope T' s still alive. Who I thought was behind everything going on with Q actually was smh. Can't wait to read part 3. Hope everything works out in Shay & Q' s favor. | 5.0 |
| 5160 | This is another item that a rating has already been done.Hopefully this will be removed from my list of items. | 5.0 |
| 5161 | These tips are going to save me $439! Well worth the price of this book. This was a well written book that really spoke to me. I must admit to being an underachiever and these tips are real and work very well I just had to lift the phone. I'm looking for the next book to come out and save even more! | 5.0 |
| 5162 | Many, many times over the past several decades I have wished for an easily held library. I have used the HCSB for a couple of those decades, primarily as a resource in my Bible Study software, and appreciated its worth. Being able to download it for my Kindle was a very pleasant surprise- like having an old friend move to town.It gives me an opportunity to have a Bible with me all of the time- even while packing a few novels and do-it-yourself books [on my Kindle]. I recently decided to carry it with me for church and Bible study- and find it very usable in those situations, quick to look up passages, easy to enlarge the type if needed to read at a distance, and a real treat to have a "slightly different angle" on a given passage.I would highly recommend it to anyone with a Kindle and a desire to have a usable Bible with them. You can't beat the price-- but, then again, it's priceless. | 4.0 |
| 5163 | Levi Brody heads back home to Alabama when he is cut by his New Orleans NFL football team. After a night of drinking he hooks up with Tracy, the local HS football coach. The next morning Tracy is gone. Levi's brother offered for him to volunteer for the HS football team as an assistant coach.When Levi finally shows up at the school, he runs into Tracy again. Can they put the attraction aside and work together?I liked Levi and Tracy's story. I loved watching them together. They had good chemistry. I loved the back and forth banter and bickering between them.I also enjoyed getting to see Bo and Dylan again. | 4.0 |
| 5164 | I am a huge fan of Mike Black. He now has to step in and take over after Wanda almost gets them killed in a drug war. She is so blessed to be like their sister. Black gets the job done and stays true to Shy in the process. I love the way him and Shy ride together! Very good one. | 5.0 |
| 5165 | I loved this book. It was my second favorite book in the series. The last book was my favorite. I couldn't put it down when I was reading it. I was dying to know what happens next. I really enjoyed the whole series a lot. It is ya and a romance but I didn't find it to be cheesy like some other romances I read. I think the books had some depth to then and their endings aren't predictable. | 5.0 |
| 5166 | This is a very thought provoking book. Although I don't agree with all of his conclusions, I certainly learned much from reading his work. His scholarship is impressive. | 5.0 |
| 5167 | You will enjoy these books. They were all very good and man they had your attention big time. I really e noted these books a lot. So well written. Try it you will enjoy them.Penny Garrison | 5.0 |
| 5168 | This was the only book of Ms. Naughton's series that I hadn't read and it was at the same level of sex and adventure as the others. Altogether fantastic reads in these other realms and other times with a large dose of mythology tossed in. | 4.0 |
| 5169 | When Madison and Fabiana learned they had inherited a few things from their business partner they are truly shocked and excited. This excitement soon turns to fear as strange things begin to happen and they realize that his death is not what it seems. They called it natural causes but when things start to happen to them they realize that there is something fishy going on.This is a quick read but altogether delightful… | 5.0 |
| 5170 | You can find all this info out in one well written magazine article found on LinkedIn. Do a search instead. | 2.0 |
| 5171 | Chris Green is a brilliant man! I would be the first to follow him into any new selling platform if he told me to, and well I trust this man completely. He is truly brilliant and I loved the book, and then had the chance to get to know him a bit after the read. He is an amazing man, and this is a must read for any FBA seller! | 5.0 |
| 5172 | I have read all these books and have enjoyed most of them. These last few have been filled with too much "fluff" that the endings are really rushed and not fulfilling. These sisters used to be kick-butt good now they seem to be whimping out and so does the guys.Hey you can only drag a story out for so long til it starts loosing its momentum | 3.0 |
| 5173 | This book is so cute, filled with excitement and enough to grab the mind of an active 4 year old. These were gifted to me as an honest review. The cover grabbed my 4 yr olds attention and he asked me to read them several times. (He doesn't sit down very long, but did for this book.) I recommend this book and any of Celeste Little's books. Filled with excitement, adventure, and eye-grabbing stories. Great job. | 5.0 |
| 5174 | Stieg Larsson's trilogy was exceptional. An interesting story line with very different characthers. Mystery, suspense and thriller. Ten out of ten to the author. | 5.0 |
| 5175 | *I received this book free from Mark My Words Book Publicity in exchange for an honest review*I loved the premise of this book. The old saying ‘don’t know what you have until you lose it’ fits in well with a story of two friends who both want more, but in the end keep resorting back into the ‘friend zone’.Jacey is sweet, but I think she feels as if karma keeps her from following her heart. Every time she follows it something bad happens making her step back instead of forward.Jax is great. He’s the ever loyal friend, the one who is always there for whatever Jacey needs or wants…even if he wants more. He’s that sweet type of boy we all want our daughters to end up with.This book starts out hilariously. I laughed so much during the goose incident. But then…it flashes back to an event in their past…and then another flashback to a different event. Yes, those events may explain why Jacey acts the way she does, but for a four chapter book and two are flashbacks…ugh! This is however the prequel and in saying that I hope the next book focuses more on them in the ‘now’ and less on them in the past because they are interesting characters and I’d like to see what happens to them.My Favorite Moment: A jellybean game with new rules of engagement. Fun and perfect! | 3.0 |
| 5176 | This book is written in a question and answer format. It is not very in depth but the author list the references , the web sites. contact numbers, one would need to follow through with the advise she gives. She does a good job of mentioning all the areas to consider when looking to retirement finances, this is a book to read when you start to seriously approach your retirement age. By reading this book I understand better what is the best time to draw social security, and which age will give the most benefits.There are some sections that would really benefit some one under fifty in the sense of showing them the areas to start investing and the things to consider so that at your retirement age finances won't be a concern. What is very in lighting is the concept of the 4% rule and how its works, for that you will have to read the book.So the bottom line is this book is a good one to have on the reference book shelf. I received this book for free from Blogging For Books for this review which is my own. | 4.0 |
| 5177 | The Good News of God's love and grace is refreshing; I've lived in doubt and fear for too many years. This book has been such an awesome awakening that Jesus loves us completely, unconditionally, on purpose. That's more than I can say about anyone else I've ever known. I'm so grateful for the simplicity. Thank you Paul Ellis. Thank you Amazon. | 5.0 |
| 5178 | After reading the 3rd book, I want to read more about this couple. Do they live in Miami or Lancaster? Did they have a family? Love really shows in these books, especially after Mike was fired, he used Amanda and her Amish lifestyle to promote the career of Alex. | 5.0 |
| 5179 | Right into the second chapter, I was extremely confused. Once I got to chapter four, I was slightly upset and even more confused than before. This last book, this supposed culmination of a trilogy, was basically a different book altogether. I honestly felt like Divergent and Insurgent were the true beginning and end to a story, and Allegiant was fan fiction the author couldn't help but throw in.We get a completely different plot that ends up overshadowing the main plot of the first two books, our Mary Sue character apparently becomes a bit too perfect for the author to handle, and a character who is clearly emotionally unstable and extremely codependent on the main character suddenly becomes the main character himself.I adore Toby. He is like that hurt puppy you want to cuddle all day long. But we just spent two books cheering on the extremely perfect Tris. I don't mean perfect as in she can do no wrong, but I do mean that in the end she always fights for the greater good and we are all fans of the greater good. And now you're giving us the boy who spends all three books still in fear of his father, and honestly never getting over the abuse he felt growing up. He latches on to this inherently strong individual who offers him love and support in a way that no one else could. He is honestly weak, as shown throughout the the book and at the end. He doesn't give us any true character development. I'm supposed to just be okay with this because he is obviously the authors favorite character considering she gives him a voice here and some side stories? Or is she just bowing to the masses of little girl Toby-lovers and giving them what they want, which no author should ever do because it's not the fans' story to write? This is why fan fiction exists, so that creative folks don't have to worry about their work being manipulated by the audience.Ranting aside, the switch between characters was often confusing due to a lack in distinct character voices for both main characters, the ending was just random in a way that did not at all flow with the rest of the books, and everyone who is a fan could do without reading Allegiant altogether. It's just not worth it. I won't say I hate it because I do appreciate that we were given some kind of closure and while the random!plot was thrown in, it was an interesting theory to postulate. | 2.0 |
| 5180 | Wasn't sure if I would like this or not but once I started reading stayed up way too late for a couple of nights as I didn't want to put the book down. I love ancient history, and found that alone interesting, but the story itself had plenty of action and intrigue, along with interesting characters. A really "new twist" on where we came from, how we came into being. | 5.0 |
| 5181 | Sherry Robicheaux wants one memorable fling before she finds and marries Mr. Boring. She is in Las Vegas to oversee a catering job for her family. While she is there she meets a very sexy man. The sparks fly and they have a romantic tryst. When she wakes up, Sherry finds that she is married to a country music superstar, Tyler Blue. What happens next will have you alternately sighing and laughing. Rachel Harris has written a sexually charged story that has heart. The witty banter and clever writing kept me reading. I love Sherry and her "Music Man". They are dynamite together. Their chemistry and passion made me swoon. There is a stellar cast of secondary characters that add depth to the story. Magnolia Springs and her people add atmosphere to this passionate romance. Rachel Harris has a wonderful romantic touch. This story is perfect summertime treat. | 5.0 |
| 5182 | My 5 year old son just finished with PK and will be starting kindergarten in the fall. He was doing great with his sight works in PK, but I was worried that in the summer he would lose what he had just learned. And I was right, after only a week out of school without daily practice he was already starting to forget. So in come the BOB books. He loves that he gets to use his sight words in sentences with telling a story. The books are crazy short, but I don't need them to be very long because he likes to keep on moving to the next book. It makes him feel like he is accomplishing something. But by the time he comes back around to the first book he started on, he has to re-read it. He is not memorizing the books, he is truly reading them. | 5.0 |
| 5183 | I typically enjoy literature written in the first person, and this book was no exception to my preference of perspective. | 4.0 |
| 5184 | This book offers intrigue to the reader. One infers something is amiss. Yet, can't quite put a finger on it. Very good writing! Definitely will read more from this author. | 5.0 |
| 5185 | The first part of the book was a little slower read than the last partbut valuable basis none the less. I loved reading about howthe "boats" were built and cared for and how amazinglyhard the sport can be. | 4.0 |
| 5186 | Bodie has written with keen insight, and great wisdom. His research, and historical insight has brought alive the characters in this book...great series, a must read for averyone | 5.0 |
| 5187 | Gregory aka Lil Greg got what was coming to him. He learned the hard way that karma is a bitch. | 5.0 |
| 5188 | As always, Rache Caine did not disappoint! I think she gave the end of the series nice closure but on the other hand left it open enough so that she could always go back to Morganville and carry on. Interesting, creative and fun!!!! Excellent read and an excellent series!! | 5.0 |
| 5189 | A wonderful book for people searching for spiritual growth and understanding. My wife and I read this book together and would recommend that to any couple searching for spirituality in their life. | 5.0 |
| 5190 | Mr. Wolfson`s characters in this book are great. The suspense kept me on the edge of my chair. A must read for all. | 5.0 |
| 5191 | This book described the development of the technologies that helped the allies win the war. It gave credit to the many scientists involved. The book also credits the power of the private sector in solving oroblems | 4.0 |
| 5192 | good story. easy reading and good description on a close personal relationship with our GOD. would recommend for all to read. | 5.0 |
| 5193 | The story starts out simply enough. Kat Caruso needs to pass her statistics class if she wants to avoid academic probation, but she can't seem to get a single tutor to stick around for very long. Nerdy yet handsome Alec Stone is her last chance...He also happens to be her current boyfriend's best friend and roommate. It shouldn't be hard to keep things platonic, right? She's in a relationship? Well, this is when things start to change for Kat...*insert suggestive eyebrow waggle here*Alec is not only smart, but he's patient and attentive as well. He's truly interested in helping Kat raise her grade and pass her class. And as they spend more time together, their conversations become filled with funny, playful banter.-- She held out her hand, little finger extended.-- "Come on, don't be too cool to pinky swear."-- "I'm twenty-one years old. I'm not going to pinky swear."They're clearly physically attracted to each other, too...*dramatic pause*...So, I'll come right out and say it: I was excited to read this book, but the cheating potential/best friend-best friend's girlfriend triangle still made me worry a little bit. (I can get somewhat picky/overly critical about this particular subject.) At times, I didn't know if I wanted to giggle at their chemistry or protest it. I definitely squirmed and let out a few angsty squees!-- Red flags flashed in front of his eyes but he decided at that moment to be color-blind.-- "We crossed the line five minutes ago, didn't we?" he whispered.-- "I think so, because I can't see it anymore," she whispered back.I think, though, that it ultimately played out and was done in a way that didn't distract from the rest of the story or sink it altogether. Author Megan Erickson let me feel the thrill of lusting after someone you shouldn't want, but she also made me feel the guilt and the turmoil.-- Alec's movements stopped behind her and then his lips returned to her ear, and he whispered in a low, raspy voice, "Kat, we need to stop."These are characters that just hit their twenties and are still figuring life out. If there's one thing I've learned about New Adult, it's that this phase is rarely easy and always has the potential to get a little (or a lot) messy. It's how these people grow and learn that matters. That is the part that I always love to see, and I definitely got it with Make It Count.Kat's breakthrough stood out the most. Beyond boyfriend struggles, this girl had struggled in school her whole life, but never understood why it was difficult for her. Why was she so different? Alec ended up being the catalyst that she needed in order to overcome her fears and insecurities. I loved following along as she tried to stand on her own two feet, to realize what she's been missing!-- ...she had to stay focused on forgiving herself. On seeing herself. On loving herself.Alec had issues of his own to deal with, as well. Tragedy and betrayal were two things from his past that still affected him, and Alec was more open about them with Kat than he had been with anyone else. In a way, she was his catalyst. I was definitely rooting for Alec to find some peace and happiness.-- He grasped her hand and brought it to rest on his chest, over his heart. "Don't you feel it? All that negative crap I'd been holding inside is gone because of you. And the good I'm filling it with? That's you."Through the mishaps, I adored the support system of relationships that Kat and Alec each had along the way. Megan Erickson created such a unique, unconventional cast of characters. Flaws. Quirks. Every eccentricity made them so refreshing to read. I wanted to slap big, star-shaped I Appreciate You stickers on all of them! I enjoyed it the most when Kat and Alec went home to their respective families! Those were some truly heartwarming scenes, and I admired the family dynamic on both sides, especially Alec with his mom (*cue the Awww track*) and Kat with her older brother Marcelo (*heartmelt*).This was a fun, yet touching, New Adult read. Make It Count had drama and heartbreak, made me laugh and silly-grin, and even had some hot, in-the-moment steamy scenes! Emotions ran high and all over the place, but the craziness was worth it in the end. Just how college should be! ;) I can't wait to know more about the other students at Bowler University! Max and Lea are up next, and that should be another fun trouble-storm! :) | 4.0 |
| 5194 | This author is really at the top of her game with this thrilling suspense novel. It os intense, emotional, and full of surprises. I highly recommend it. I read it in one sitting, unable to put it down. | 5.0 |
| 5195 | This is a great tongue-in-cheek primer for preparing to be a tourist in Iceland. Didn't stay long enough to know how accurate it is, but I would guess it's pretty on-target. Fun to read, some good laughs. | 4.0 |
| 5196 | Very pleasant story with a much kinder lady Catherine. Best wishes for continued success. Look forward to you next story. | 4.0 |
| 5197 | If you haven't discovered Ms. Tara Sivec... boy are you missing out! this first book will have you laughing so hard you won't believe the tears coming out of your eyes! Ms.Sivec nails it every time! | 5.0 |
| 5198 | Loved this book. Hoping my children will read it as well. Can't wait to start the next one! Highly recommended! | 5.0 |
| 5199 | Very good reading and advice. He taught me things I had no idea were important. Paperwork is especially important to read and to understand. | 5.0 |
| 5200 | I love C. J. Ellison she is one of my favourite authors.I buy and read all of her books.Her books are well worth the money and time. | 5.0 |
| 5201 | I must admit… I am not a huge country fan, however when Casey Quinn releases a new Kylie Ryans book I rush to get it and find myself wanting a country boy of my very own!I love getting to hear from both Kylie and Trace and in Girl In Love both characters have changed so much. Kylie is no longer the new kid on the block; she has been hurt and has shut herself off to almost everyone. It was hard reading about Kylie going through this but it made all the times that her feisty hotheaded personality come through even more enjoyable!Trace has done a lot of growing up since Girl On Tour and even though I didn’t think it was possible I fell a little harder for him even after he broke my heart… I mean Kylie’s heart at the end of book #2. After going through rehab to try to make himself into the man he feels Kylie deserves it was heartbreaking to watch them dancing around each other knowing how they felt but being too scared to do anything about it.Even with the misunderstandings about if there was someone new in each of their lives (a.k.a. Hot Tattoo Rocker and Beautiful Rehab partner) Trace still managed to deliver some lines that had me melting.“But the truth is—even if you never set foot on that property again so long as you live—you’re always there.” – Trace CorbinAs much as I absolutely love Kylie and Trace the series just wouldn’t have been the same without the comic relief provided by Kylie’s best friend, the hilarious Lulu.“So if you and Country Ken Doll get yourselves into a mess, I’ll be there to junk-punch the both of you.” – LuluWhile Caisey Quinn put her amazing characters through some difficult twists and turns and Kylie may have strayed from herself for a short while, in the end she found her way back to herself and to the arms she belonged in.“Loving you is as much a part of me as my music is. It’s not a choice and it’s not something I can live a full life without. I love you.” – Kylie RyansWhen I was done this book I felt like the series had taken me on the perfect country ride, I enjoyed every hill and valley… every part of it was beautiful!I give Girl In Love and the Kylie Ryans series overall a big 5 stars and will be looking to add it to my favourites paperback shelf! I can't wait to see what Caisey Quinn has for us next! | 5.0 |
| 5202 | All you ever wanted to know about surrendering yourself to someone else. This is not a new world for some. | 4.0 |
| 5203 | Carter went to any lengths to keep Emma safe. She had no idea that since her brother's murder Carter had been protecting her. She also learns it wasn't just because of his friendship with her brother; but because Carter has always had feelings for her. He stayed away to protect until she came to him seeking his help. | 5.0 |
| 5204 | I'd been debating this book for a while and I'm so glad I ended up buying it. I haven't read a book that broke my heart like this in over 20 years. Their story is amazing and I'll never forget them.Some people have left negative reviews on the individual books because of the age difference and him being a minor in book 1. In order to enjoy the series, one has to accept it. I rooted for them, I hoped they could wait, things happened... and they had to happen as they did because if he had been of age they couldn't have been forced apart. I think they had to lose each other and be in the world alone in order to come back to each other and know that what they had together was so extraordinary. | 5.0 |
| 5205 | It was another enjoyable read for me! This is my first time traveling/highland books I've read, so I've been a fan from the beginning.I must say, the storyline was pretty simple and to the point, and being a novella, the story went pretty quickly. It went a little bit too quickly, but it didn't change my opinion much at all.Susanna lived a very rough life, where it made her have a very strong mistrust for all men. Because of her upbringing, a caring man would always be a bastard in her eyes. I did find some scenarios quite unbelievable, like how quick she was to be with Robert and in his bed. I wish it was slowed down a little bit, so I could enjoy their relationship a little bit more. I think their story needed a little more time to play out.Regardless, I am still a fan of the series and author, of course. I can't wait to read the next edition, to be honest, I'm pretty eager because I am so ready to know what happens between ... well you'll just have to read this one to know what I'm talking about. | 4.0 |
| 5206 | I love this book. I think it's my favorite of Sarah's. Her writing is so vivid. Be sure to read this before the follow up book about Athena. | 5.0 |
| 5207 | The writing style is somewhat tedious, but the storyline is great. A fun ride. | 4.0 |
| 5208 | Book 2 was an excellent follow-on to Book 1 Beware Sleeping Dragons. Plenty of action and leaves an opening for hopefully Book 3. | 5.0 |
| 5209 | This story was a quick read more a novella than novel. Surprisingly it was quite well developed with compelling characters coupled with a simple plot. Although it appears that this story is the start of a series it didn't have a serial ending but an actual ending where you were not require to read the next book in order to complete the story. | 3.0 |
| 5210 | Alyce’s Thoughts (7 years old):I think the whole book was a pretty good book. I would spend time reading it to other people like my little brother Nano (4 years old) and if I had more time before I go to bed, I could read it to you and Kat (10 years old).There is lots of pictures that I like and they use thinking bubbles and exclamation points and question marks and periods and a couple of other things I don’t know the names to. Some of the pictures have lots and lots of colors.My favorite picture was the whale behind the boat. My favorite part was when Maya and Filippo were jumping on the trampoline.It was a pretty good book because when Maya and Filippo went to the city they made new friends and jumped on a trampoline and a whole day of good of good things. Only one really bad thing happened, they ran out of chocolate, because I love chocolate.Mom’s Thoughts:I thought this was a really cute book with a great message of positivity and focusing on good things throughout. If you notice, I was able to get my 7 year old to sit down and help me with this review, but my 4 year old wasn’t in the mood. I can tell you that he enjoyed it and had fun while I read it to him. He pointed out various things in the pictures and answered questions that I asked.I have to say one question I asked my kids – do you ever go off without mommy anywhere, let alone in a strange place you don’t know? Noooo. Good answer. I know it’s fiction and all, but you know how literal preschoolers can be. I wanted to make sure that he got that point.I can also be honest and say that my almost 10 year old poo poo’ed this as too young for her. Family reading time is awesome. She just doesn’t know what a good time is anymore. :)I think honestly, my 7 year old (1st grade) enjoyed it the most. She is sitting here reading it to me again as I type up this review. There are a few words that I have to help her with, but for the most part she is doing a really good job reading it on her own.Cute book with fun illustrations that my youngest two enjoyed is definitely a win to me.Thank you so much for the copy of Maya & Filippo Make Friends in Auckland for me to share with my kiddos. I would definitely follow the rest of this series with them. | 5.0 |
| 5211 | Bly's third book in his "Horse Dreams Trilogy" is set in a recent time in the apparently fictional town of Argenta, Wyoming. The principal character is Develyn (Dev) Worrell. The book is more about relationships than the previous two in the trilogy, but nevertheless contains action--several emergencies, a mystery (not a 'whodunit' but a 'what'dhedo) the capture of a bad man, three romances, and zero weddings but three imminent weddings. I'm not thrilled by accounts of relationships in a story, so I rate the book at four stars, but others might rate it higher. David Carlyle, "Another Land." | 4.0 |
| 5212 | This was a good book, but not wholly satisfying. I wanted more, hoped for more. The story was provocative but never fully developed...it was as elusive as trying "to catch a butterfly." I was hooked on the chase, but disappointed by the outcome. | 4.0 |
| 5213 | I am a myeloma patient...8 yrs. now! This book is a fantastic, uplifting read and I hope many people will read it...they will be encouraged and blessed, as I have been. Praise God Pat Williams listened when God called him to write it and share. | 5.0 |
| 5214 | Great potential in this first short story! Andrew is a dirty talker, a high-powered lawyer who had some bad experiences in his past which prevents him for dating in the real world. We are just tipping the iceberg of what those bad experiences might have been so I'm hanging by the edge of my seat. He picks up chicks for the night, sex only, on a match.com kind of website. Can you believe it - I've never read a book yet about characters hooking up through these match websites?? But Aubrey "meets" Andrew on a different website, like a Linked In for lawyers so it seems to be more legitimate. What I loved about this story is of course how hot Andrew is! He begins to talk to Aubrey over the phone and through text & he helps her with her career. They actually become good friends which is another thing I believe will hold our couple together in the end. Aubrey could get off just by hearing Andrew's dirty talk through the phone! I loved Andrew even when he was a hypocrite - it seems that Aubrey wasn't honest about who she really is & Andrew hates liars. OK dude, you used a fake name, you meet women all the time just for sex, etc. You aren't exactly honest either! Even when Andrew is angry & mean I loved him which is really good writing I must say. :) The ending just proves how little we know about Andrew's past & it is quite a juicy cliffhanger. But there is so much chemistry between Andrew & Aubrey that I can't wait to find out more! | 5.0 |
| 5215 | This book is steamy and keeps you wanting more. I can't wait for the next book in the series. Thank you Glenna for another great book! | 5.0 |
| 5216 | I've been eying this series for a little bit now, I must admit. The covers are gorgeous! How could it have not caught my eye. The only reason I hadn't picked up one of the books is that I hadn't read much from the 1920's. Thankfully that has all changed and I have just fallen in love with this era! So, when I saw an opportunity to read this book, I jumped at the chance.I hadn't read anything by Allison before this, but I will say, that her writing style hooks you right from the start and draws you in. I'm looking forward to going back and reading her previous stories in the All For series. Thankfully, each of these books can be read out of order.All for a Sister was an interesting story that led you down a path to discover what the DuFrane family was truly like and the secrets that had been hidden for years. I loved how each point of view was told in a different way. We are introduced to Celeste, a young girl who had had everything handed to her and she is a might spoiled, but as you read through her life in this story, you can't help but feel bad for her and the life she really lived under all the glitz. Her life was far from perfect. And you got to watch her grow-up as the story progressed, literally and emotionally.Unlike Celeste's character, when we are introduced to Dana and until the end, her story is presented like that of a screen play. We are set up for the scene. I loved how her story unfolded, bit by bit and with the little bit of extra description to her life at the beginning of her chapters. You ache for Dana and the life she is forced to live, but I couldn't help be love how she never looses herself despite the circumstances. She holds tight. Yes, she is a bit fearful from the changes in the world around her, but she is a sweet girl.Finally we see the rest of the story, the holes that we can't figure out in Dana's and Celeste's stories, through Celeste's mom, Marguerite, by that of her will. What a character she is. At first, I felt sorry for her and her loss, but as her character unfolds and you witness her merciless actions, any pity that is felt disappears. The complexity to Marguerite was phenomenal, so when all was exposed, you could feel what Dana and Celeste felt when they to discovered the secrets that had been hidden.All for a Sister kept me turning pages. Each chapter brought something new, whether it was a question or an answer, I had to keep reading.I enjoyed all of these characters. They each played such an important role in the story. The attention to detail was another wonderful bonus to this story that really helped this story pop off of the page. And as I said before, the writing was fantastic. This story offered many twists and turns. When you thought you had it figured out, you were thrown another curve. It kept me glued to the pages.Thank you to Tyndale Blog Network, I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 5217 | As an avid reader I was disappointed this season with very famous authors who delivered shoddy work, they typed out the prerequisite 350 pages and relied on their name to produce a "Best seller".Mr. Kellerman is "The real deal". His books are intelligent funny and thought provking.If you can only afford one book run and get "KIller".I related to this story of child custody and inadvertently I learned quite a bit about myselef.Ruth Hersch MalachForest Hills, NY | 5.0 |
| 5218 | It was great fun to read something very different for a change. Lucy, who has made a mess of things in her life, gets to set things straight by actually meeting the personification of her life, a gentleman named Cosmo. Through their interactions, Lucy comes to some pretty startling terms with herself and the woman she has become in recent years. I enjoyed how deeply we got to know the character of Lucy, though I did wish not all of her faults were based on lies she had told herself and others. I think the author could have delved a little deeper into how her actions affected the people around her. I recommend this book, it is a quick and easy read that might leave you learning a little bit about your own life too. | 4.0 |
| 5219 | A difficult subject is handled well here and the characters are developed more than City of Darkness but I found some distratcing spelling or word errors and...my main reason for not giving it 4 stars: too much coincidence and being in the right place at the right time, etc, Still, it was a good read that kept me interested on the long flight to Las Vegas, I've started the 3rd book of the City of Mystery series and I'm enjoying it as much as the 1st. | 3.0 |
| 5220 | Very thorough and focused on epub and mobi. Would highly recommend.Within 2 hours you can gain results from this and use it as a guide thereafter. I am a newbie to Scrivener, but now am confident having used this to produce an ebook.A section of PDF production would also have been useful.William | 4.0 |
| 5221 | Excellent life lesson book whether or not you're in the work force or retired. Written from the perspective of a Christian. | 5.0 |
| 5222 | This a a good book. It's got a good plot and kept me reading until the end. The talking I found to be a little awkward. | 4.0 |
| 5223 | There is truly no better pocket sized guide on mushrooms out there. Clever and funny. Thorough and correct. Great photos, descriptions and explanations. Petersons pales in comparison. | 5.0 |
| 5224 | It Provides information on workings/history of Supreme court especially why lower courts are called circuit courts Enjoyable book to read. | 3.0 |
| 5225 | I have loved Amy's writing style since Book One. I was a little worried about getting into a "part one" that was written in a style that resembled a journal, but I quickly became a fan. This allows you to see the same story from different viewpoints.Book Three captured my attention from the first page. I was on vacation in Europe, and actually looked forward to returning to my room at the B&B; - and my tablet so I could see what Sam was up to next. I love the strength of her relationships with her friends who have become her family over time, and her relationship with her new love.I don't want to give too many details because I don't want to ruin the story for other readers, but I laughed, I cried, and I cried more... But in the end, everything just felt good. I felt that Sam's Story ended exactly like it should! | 5.0 |
| 5226 | I thoroughly enjoyed the Seb. St Cyr intrigue/mystery. While it’s a variant of S. Holmes – don’t look for savant brilliance and over the top deduction - which to me is a great plus. As a mystery+history fan, I enjoyed the historical aspects (i.e. things to jump out to the web to look into). Like the main character a lot, and so will undoubtedly look into the next in the series. As a yank, I did struggle with some of the slang, but all in all a good read. | 4.0 |
| 5227 | loved this book!! I have read all of the books in the series so far and am anxiously awaiting her next book. Well written and excellent plot | 5.0 |
| 5228 | It was nicely written, easy to read and relatively interesting. That's about all. I doubt I'll remember much about it in a month's time. | 3.0 |
| 5229 | Interesting read that keeps you wondering close to the end. Writing itself is simple but gets the point across. Would recommend for anyone looking for a quick read. | 4.0 |
| 5230 | This was my first read by monique and I loved it. The book had me from begining to end. 5 stars from me. I cant wait to read part 2 storms revenge. If your looking for a good read this is the book to buy. | 5.0 |
| 5231 | Just when you think the world has gone to hell, you realize it has ALWAYS been there. A story of a "licensed" midwife dismembering victims of botched abortions, and disposing of their remains into the New York City sewer system. When she tires of her cheating boyfriend, she finds another, and gives him "the drip-dry".A great story set against the backdrop of yellow journalism, and the struggle of Hearst and Pulitzer for newspaper dominance. | 5.0 |
| 5232 | I agree with the comments of others about the lack of editing. It is atrocious. If this were the first book by this author I'd read, it would be my last. Having to read through all that crap is annoying in the extreme. But here is what is nearly unforgivable for me. When I was paying $0.99 for an indie author and his error-filled prose, I could get past it if I enjoyed the story. But for $4.99, I am not so forgiving. In fact, Currie's earlier works were not so laden with amateurish mistakes. is it the rush to get the work out that leaves the problems or something else? To me it is like spitting in the reader's eye. If you are going to charge professional rates, produce a professional product. I mean, really...one more pass through the manuscript would have revealed all the mistakes. If YOU don't have time for it, enlist the help of a friend or copy editing service. As I have read all the books in the Odyssey and On Silver Wings series (and the abortion called Seal team 13), I like Currie's work. But it is slipping. Aren't authors supposed to get better with experience? | 2.0 |
| 5233 | Pan has met his match in Syrinx, the Goddess of Chastity, in Aubrie Dionne's Pan's Conquest. Syrinx a.k.a. Sylvia Rain holds onto her chastity like a security blanket, even though her river nymph's passion ignites when around Pan a.k.a Parker Thomas. I enjoyed the growth of her character and how she learned what truly defines her. Wild and handsome Pan/Parker is a worthy adversary and love interest toward Syrinx/Sylvia. His character's growth warmed my heart. Sylvia's friend Kaye is adorable and at times stole the show along with Rutherford, whom I loved. Dionne's lyrical style is beautiful to read. I smiled, laughed, and cried throughout the book and thoroughly enjoyed the Greek mythological flare to the storyline. For a sweet romance with a flash of danger and hotness look no further than Pan's Conquest by Aubrie Dionne. | 5.0 |
| 5234 | He is a tough read though. Its a confusing book. He likes to talk in riddles. The ending of you should destroy the book was quit funny. | 5.0 |
| 5235 | What a wonderful story this was. The characters were great people who you get to love from the first chapter. I didn't want the book to end. If you like books about quilting and women's friendships, put this on your must-read list. I can't wait to read more books from this author. I myself am a quilter so I could tell the author had some personal experiences quilting herself. | 5.0 |
| 5236 | I do not like the cover. I only downloaded the book because it was free and I was board with the show my wife was watching. I am very glad I did. I will pay definitely for books two and three. Ms. Aukes is as good as most writer's published by the big housesThe characters and situations are believabe. My only fault, and it is a fault of almost all entries into this genre, is I don't believe the the zombie mechanism. So I have to tell myself to suspend my disbelief and go on. Once I did that then this is a better zombie apocalypse novel than any of the 15 I have read except for those by Mira Grant and, though it hurts my to write it, John Ringo. | 4.0 |
| 5237 | Really enjoyed the book, her cunning in hiding and finding the murderer on her own. The end twist was really exciting. | 5.0 |
| 5238 | Very enjoyable reading. Good to see it recognized that someone with a disability has LOTS of abilities!!!! Can't wait to read more of Jillian's stories!!! | 5.0 |
| 5239 | A VERY BELIEVABLE STORY WITH MANY TWISTS AND TURNS. BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN WITH EXCELLENT DESCRIPTIVE LANGUAGE. I FOUND IT A VERY MORAL CHALLENGING AND WAS CONSTANTLY CONFRONTED WITH MANY DILEMNAS AND DECISIONS TO FOCUS ON. | 4.0 |
| 5240 | This has been the week of series finale, out of the three I read back to back, Awaken is without the doubt the one that touched me the most simple because it had Liv and Dean, and a beautiful bond of marriage. It's not secret that I'm a huge supporter of happily ever after and not only that, I believe in healthy, passionate, long lasting marriages, and Liv & Dean have that. From the first book, we see them so in love with each other after years of being married, even few hurdles didn't perish the strength of their love, it just made them stronger, and that's what I admire the most about their relationship. I want that with someone someday and it makes me so happy to see that it's achievable. Spiral of Bliss has been my go to romance series whenever I needed a recharge in love and with Awaken being so full of sensuous energy, I can't wait to back to it again.Liv and Dean have been separated for few months due Dean's research in Italy, but mostly because of the scandal "that bitch" is trying to cause. Excuse my language, but I hate that bratty, little, rich, spoiled girl. I hate what she's doing to Dean's career, I hate what she's doing to his marriage; the whole time I was reading this book, I just wanted some to set her straight and not with words. Though about the whole scandal, I loved how the author handled it so realistically, it broke my heart when Dean had to take some tough decisions in order to protect Liv, but that's exactly what makes them the best! Sacrificing your dreams for a loved one is the ultimate form of true love and it might sound sappy or stupid in reality, but I think it's very romantic. One of the main plotline in this entire series has been Liv journey to be independent. She graduated college and married Dean right away, she doesn't have a career like her husband, but finally it Awaken we see Liv opening up her business and doing something for herself and that made me so proud of her. Liv has been a perfect, supportive wife all the time, but it was a fun change to see Dean be that person for her. Not the wife part, obviously :D The only critique I have is Liv's response to her mother, I was completely with Dean on that issue. Why be nice to a person who's so degrading towards your marriage? But in an odd way, I get it. Liv needed that closure and I was glad that she did it in her own way.All in all, Awaken couldn't have ended in a better way. Things got rough in the beginning, but like always Liv and Dean managed to make it through the tunnel alive and together. They didn't let anything break them down and showed the world that happily ever after do exist even after marriage. I loved their story, I loved their romance, and I loved their new beginning. I wish the epilogue was a little longer, but then again I wish the epilogue was an entirely new book because I can't get enough of this couple. Fans of diehard romance need to read this book! It would be a shame not to. | 4.0 |
| 5241 | Couldn't put this book down. Very interesting to read about the real Charles Lindberg and his relationship with his family. | 5.0 |
| 5242 | This book is fun to read. Two pages each are devoted to each country star, which includes the artist’s picture, their favorite Bible verse and why they picked it. This volume gives the reader an insight to each star, and gives a bit of an idea of how the star’s “tick.”These are mini snapshots of real people, so because of that, there were a couple of less than inspiring entries. But for the most part, all have something very inspirational to say. Included at the end, is the entire book of Mark printed in a very readable version.I always enjoy learning about people, and think a lot can be gleaned when a person shares a personally important Biblical passage. That is what this book provided, so it was a delight to read. Lots of the artist’s thoughts were really heart tugging, and faith-building. It would be hard for me to pick out just one or two favorites, because I liked so many. Country stars young, old, and in-between, were featured in this project. Also included were people new to country music, as well as, long-time favorites.This is a hardback volume and slightly over-sized, just right for a coffee table. It is a five-star book that would appeal to Christians, and country-music fans alike, and I recommend it.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers <[...]> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Despite my receiving the book free, it has not influenced my judgment, and I have given an honest opinion.I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <[...]> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” | 5.0 |
| 5243 | Worth re-reading for some of the best insight to human thoughts and behavior. Full of clean humor and witty lines. An intelligent, contemporary author who uses creative metaphors, similes, and an extensive vocabulary that goes beyond sophomoric, vulgar expletives. | 5.0 |
| 5244 | I dont understand what Anna wants. Im lost and frustrated. skimmed thru most of the story because it was boring. It was unclear and confusing. Anna was annoying and Jack was indifferent. | 2.0 |
| 5245 | I will admit, I have read the "step-siblings inherit a property" tired story line many times in the past, and Island Girls isn't a stand-out among them. I had a hard time finishing the book, but the Nantucket lifestyle and backdrop did help. I love Nancy Thayer's books, but this isn't one of them. | 3.0 |
| 5246 | Bittersweet is a coming of age book that follows outsider Mabel. Mabel is going to a very prestigious and “rich kid” college, her room-mate is Ev. Ev is a typical rich kid and things that Mabel is just not fit to be her friend. Mabel is not a rich kid, so why waste her time. Over the course of the school year they actual end up bonding and Ev invites Mabel to her summer home in Vermont.Mabel see’s all their wealth and affluence and wants everything they have for herself. What she doesn’t see on the surface is all the turmoil, backstabbing and just what the price of fame really cost. Through out the book Mabel grows and learns that money truly can’t buy happiness, and the grass is never greener on the other side.Bittersweet is a great book that I’m so happy to have because I will be rereading this book! Grab a copy at your local bookstore you’ll want this one on your bookshelf for sure.This book would be a great book club pick and lends itself to lots of discussion. Crown Publishing makes it real simple and came up with the perfect book club menu for the Bittersweet discussion.In accordance with FTC guidelines: I would like my readers here at Gidget’s Reading to know that most of the books I review on my site are provided to me for free by the publisher or author of the book in exchange for an honest review. I am not compensated for any reviews on my site. | 4.0 |
| 5247 | Was not too sure about this from the cover. Once I got into the book I discovered that Joe Denali is a character that will be interesting to follow. | 4.0 |
| 5248 | It is a short story but even so I didn't see how Linnet and Sir Anthony took so long to get together since their obstacles seemed pretty easily resolved. Oh well...sometimes there is one side of the relationship that drags their heels a little and I guess I should look at my own experience to see how that can happen! | 3.0 |
| 5249 | What a phenomenon book.. I can't even explain. I thought The first the book was amazing but this one by far beats it. Celeste grows on you and you get to watch her grow and get put her shell. AMAZING, | 5.0 |
| 5250 | Nice start to the series In this story you have Daisy who is running away from life. She can't believe her "best friend" has done what she did, so what better time to take the Martha Vineyard assignment and get away from it all. There she meets Belmont and can't believe how fast she's falling for him. Can she trust herself?Belmont is crazy about Daisy forThe moment he saw her, he knew she was the one. Things are not going well now that she found out about him. Is she going to give him the time of day? Can he explain?Read on a find out. | 5.0 |
| 5251 | This guy talks in double-talk. He makes it sound like he is the savior of the world, instead of creating a massive new gov't department. | 3.0 |
| 5252 | If you have an hour to spare, read this book. It's intriguing, funny, and so hot. Will not be disappointed. Author Lynn Richards knows how to tell a story with an alpha male and a curvy real woman. | 4.0 |
| 5253 | For someone ( me) who shunned novellas or short stories for years because they did not have the depth to the characters and plots that I looked for in my books, it is a surprise at the quality of theses that I am finding! I really am enjoying the A YEAR OF WEDDINGS being offered by NetGalley and Zondervan. Although the first one was a Christmas one, and each of the following are appropriately named after the months in which they take place, the only thing connecting them into a series appears to be that they are short engagements and are all novellas.Ir was very enjoyable to read about Madeline, her pen-pal and the humorous misconceptions that drive this story. A quick read, while thoroughly engaging, I would recommend this to all romantics.I received this ebook free from Netgalley and Thomas Nelson/Zondervan books in exchange for an honest review. A positive critique was not required. The opinions are my own. | 5.0 |
| 5254 | I tried, I tried really hard to enjoy this. I had hope for the first 30%, it was funny, snarky and had a solid direction. I loved her wild t-shirt collection and her "go with it" out look on her position. I loved the idea of a leprechaun being the culprit behind all the mishaps that fell on her ancestors. I loved the houses history and the back story on the treasures hidden. It had so much potential and more than enough right there.What went wrong for me ? The story had more twists, off story side turns than I could keep up with. The racist ghost remarks, didn't fit. The extended family that just keep coming out of the woodwork. I wallowed through their backstory's their horrible lines, without really getting why they were even in the story. Then the most horrendous mother made her appearance. Holy Crackpots, what was that all about ?!??!? The leprechaun turned out to be just a minion for a bigger bad who just flopped into idiot-ville with his cheesy lines actions and stupidity. The this world spun again and our girl of the hour was some special other being, yep a special snowflake. She also had the virginity thrown on her label which never came up as being important to anything in the story it was just mangled into the crazy twirl a whirl. Lastly who where all these people and why, why, why did the author muddle her possibly good story with all the extra fill ?This book was all about unraveling a tornado in a hurricane for me. | 2.0 |
| 5255 | The book was entertaining with a lot of action. Mystery and romance are a good combination. The description of the various countries and the cuisine was interesting. | 3.0 |
| 5256 | When I am going to start a Colleen Hoover book, I make sure I have at least an entire day available....and a box of tissue. Maybe Someday was everything I expect from Colleen. She has once again brought to the page a beautiful, complex and emotional journey. I call it a journey because so much happens to each character that you become part of their growth.A few twists I didn't expect but fully embraced, kept me glued to each page. I am forever grateful for the added emotional angst through the music created. Expression through art and the raw emotion that comes from that was more than I could have expected.Thank you again Colleen Hoover for your amazing talent and another amazing read. | 5.0 |
| 5257 | You know those stories that have you making the same face over and over when the story is decent but something slips in that's past believable in something that a character would actually do?Yeah.Not a horrible story... however I was left feeling more confused than fulfilled. | 2.0 |
| 5258 | The 4th Rainey Book is different from the others, It was written in a slow pace, but when It's time for the adrenalin rush, once again R.E. Bradshaw does it perfectly and your heart will beat faster for sure. The wonderful sense of humor is also there, fantastic as ever. Thank you for the dippers and the purple smiling hippo!I really liked the book, I was expecting something different because it would be very difficult to beat the last one (Rainey Season), so I was not disappointed with the different pace and more insights of Rainey Bell. It's not dark and intense like the others but the plot is there ( not so much the mystery, at least for me) and the breath taking moments too. Another great book, waiting for the next one.I really like this author and agreeing with a review I read online ( I apologize to the author of that review for not remembering her name): "we don't have enough books from this author". | 5.0 |
| 5259 | Hot, hot hot! I am in love with this series. This author has a way with a steamy, erotic sex scene. You can feel it in your bones, and in your lady parts while reading. I think I was vibrating while reading it.Now that Red has learned Wolfe's secret, I am dying to know more!Highly recommend this. HIGHLY. | 5.0 |
| 5260 | First of all the cover of this book had be captivated and wanting to see what was inside. I have to say for me the book started out pretty slow and I wasn't as into it. About 50% through the book I started to really enjoy it and understand where it was going. I am glad I stuck with it, because the book was good once I gave it a chance. I am hoping that we'll see more in the future, but the book ended with THE END which typically means there isn't more to tell. I hope I'm wrong with that assumption. | 4.0 |
| 5261 | This is quite a Lady. Was honored to meet her & read her story - amazing. Everyone should read this if possible. She is quite remarkable and is busy letting the world know what happened. Just like the young girls who were recently kidnapped. | 5.0 |
| 5262 | We aren't all that different. This story brings that out. As an ex-fighter pilot myself, I loved the personal account of a warrior in battle. | 5.0 |
| 5263 | I was surprised over and over again by the quality of writing and the story line of this book. I read hundreds of regencies and have little tolerance for mediocre writing and uninteresting characters and plot line. This one was worth my time. Butler's writing and descriptions don't take your breath away but her plot building and characterizations in this book are very well done. | 5.0 |
| 5264 | Marie has done it again! How is it that I know these characters are fictional, and yet I love them anyway??? The weddings, and engagements made this one of my favorites of the series so far (although who am I kidding... I've loved them all!!) Thanks for another journey back to Gansett Marie! As always, I'll be counting down until the next one! :) | 5.0 |
| 5265 | Bought this one for my hubby. He watches the movie every time it comes on. He loved the vook, finished it in less than 2 days. That's a record for him! | 5.0 |
| 5266 | I really enjoyed this book. Zombies have become commonplace but this book took the whole thing to a new level. Started out and never stopped keeping my interest. I recommend it highly. Very entertaining. | 5.0 |
| 5267 | This was an outstanding end to the series. I wish that another series may come pertaining to this storyline, but maybe a couple of generations later. I can hope. | 5.0 |
| 5268 | It's a nice, hot second-chance romance where the hero and heroine meet 5 years after he left her. They've both grown up and changed and while the attraction between them is as strong as ever, being together is not that easy.This is the story of the other Miller sister, Rosie and in many ways it's similar to Hayley's, too similar, I'd say. A major weakness for me was that it lacked the humour of book 1 and I found Rosie to be more insecure than Hayeley.Rosie was determined to Hunter at bay despite their explosive chemistry. Just like Hayley she tried to keep her feelings out of their affiar and just like Hayeley, she discovered it was impossible. This time around it was Hayeley that helped her sister keep her true love.Rosie was strong and independent, she had overcome her issues but she was clueless how to be in a mature relationship with Hunter. I didn't like how scared of her feelings she was, how unwilling to open her heart to love again.Hunter, on the other hand, was great - determined, going after what he wants and at the same time he was careful with Rosie. I liked how he owned up to his mistakes and wanted a chance to prove his love to her.As with previous book, I found the story too simple and predictable. The characters didn't really win me for their cause and the lack of humour made this a less enjoyable read than Ripped.You can read more of my reviews on my blog - Ellie Reads Fiction | 3.0 |
| 5269 | A. M. Madden does it again. Jack and Layla are a super hot couple. We should all be so lucky to have a Jack Lair in our life. I can't wait for #3 in the series. | 5.0 |
| 5270 | While this book had a good story line it boarded on pornographic. I would have loved to finish the series to see the outcome but due to the sexually graphic content I would not purchase the next book. Too bad the author had to ruin a good book by not keeping it clean. | 2.0 |
| 5271 | MAMI HAS DONE IT AGAIN THE DRAMA PICKED UP AS IF IT WERE YESTERDAY BUT OMG 10YRS LATER.....MY BOO TY TSK TSK I THOUGHT YOU WOULD HAVE HELD OUT BUT I GUESS THINGS HAPPEN, CRIMSON IS CRAY CRAY NEVER TRUST A COLD KILLER.......MS TRINITY NOW THIS ONE HERE I THINK SHE HAS AN UNDERLYING MOTIVE NOT SURE WHAT IT IS JUST YET BUT I'M SENSING SOME SHADE I COULD BE WRONG......NOW MY CHICK NESS IS SLOWLY COMING BACK TO THE BEAST I KNOW SHE CAN BE AND ALL HELL IS GOING TO REALLY BREAK LOOSE #ASHOWDOWNISCOMINGWHOWILLBELEFTSTANDING.......I'M FOREVER #TEAMTYANDNESS GREAT JOB LUV 1 CLICK YOU'LL | 5.0 |
| 5272 | Unlike some heroines not to be named here, I can see why the hero is drawn to this one. A fun, quick read with interesting and well-drawn imagery and a different premise. Enjoyed it so much that I sought out the other title in the growing series and look forward to more. | 4.0 |
| 5273 | J.p.has done it again. He forgot to take his haloperidol or hid it under his tongue. Don't you realize that those of us with certain powers cannot be stopped? | 4.0 |
| 5274 | DEEP, INFORMATIVE, THOUGHT PROVOKING. This book should be a mandatory read for all high school students. They are our future leaders and maybe they will be able to fixthe screw ups. Every American should read this book. | 5.0 |
| 5275 | BRAVO! What an amazing book. Everything E. Lane said I wholeheartedly agree with. They only want to "treat" the symptoms and not the cause of the issues. “Take a pill " does not solve the problem, only passes it on to someone else. The so called leaders who are supposed to be protecting us and making the world a better place are only lining their own pockets. Money is the root of all evil and does not buy happiness. Every part of society is filled with lies and deceit and most of us follow without question. The children are our future and it scares me to think what the future will really be like, when they leaders are so messed up on drugs they barely know what day it is. The writing of this book was exceptional and very personal. E. Lane Keller is an amazing author and I have become a huge fan. She makes you stop and think about the things going on around us and gives you the power and knowledge to make the changes we need to live healthy happy lives. I highly recommend this book to everyone | 5.0 |
| 5276 | I was so caught up in the story and characters that it seemed like it ended just when it began. The character's felt real, relatable like I was reading about my life. Brisbane is super hot and sexy! Knows exactly what to say and do. As good as this book was, it should have been longer. I get the fad with short books, but seriously this one was a true book if it had been a descent length. It has a sense of humor. It has character depth, but more is needed. Definately getting the second book when released. | 4.0 |
| 5277 | Typical Connelly book, good! It is fast moving and easy to read. Lots of twists and turns in plot but he keeps you guessing where he is going next. | 3.0 |
| 5278 | This book is an essential part of both home and professional libraries. It is well-indexed and breaks everything down to manageable components. | 5.0 |
| 5279 | Another great read from Jeffrey Archer! He is a master story teller and his books end before I'm ready to quit!!! | 5.0 |
| 5280 | I loved this book it was great..She really makes her world come to life and I just don't want to wait for the next movie to come out | 5.0 |
| 5281 | I enjoyed the three books. The last two more so than the first. It took me a little bit to get into her writing style. All in all good books. | 4.0 |
| 5282 | This book was way better than I expected, a solid story with an unusual twist and memorable characters. It was worth more than the price. | 5.0 |
| 5283 | Probably a bit much on research...but I learned a great deal. especially appreciated the pier on how sugar alcohol and drugs hit the same brain centres....addiction. | 4.0 |
| 5284 | I liked this book the least of the series-there are loose plot points, characters dropped without warning, and vast swaths of the novel where nothing happens. Like the Book of Shadows, things which should be priorities(For example, in that book, Diana's magic) are inexplicably ignored for minor plot diversions, to the point that the climax-when it does happen, is not only disappointing, but convoluted as well. Maybe it's because the first and second half of the novel seem to be very different; the first half of the novel is much stronger. In the second half, the story slows down, the focus of the entire plot changes, people seem to do things out of character and Harkness introduces several elements, but then drops them. The result is a disjointed ending that starts and stops several times. That being said, I was entertained, but I suspect that Harkness was rushed and didn't quite know how to weave the whole thing together. | 3.0 |
| 5285 | Some Like it Royal by Heather Long: Fairytales don’t happen in real life, right? Alyx is working as a waitress, taking acting classes and living in her ten year old Volvo. How is it possible that she, an orphan who grew up in foster homes, could possibly be a Princess?Daniel, a man with his own jaded background, not only thinks that Alyx is a Princess but has the proof. The question is can he get her to believe it and then can he convince her to go along with his plan?Who needs who more? Can Alyx and Daniel see beyond a contract and beyond their pasts to reach each other and teach each other how to love? Will this fairy tale end “American – style” aka happily?Some Like it Royal is a true fairy tale story, where the fairy godmother is a wonderful stern older man, Victor helps to ease Alyx and Daniel into their roles and their love story. The writing style is perfect incorporating fairy tales with the possibility of reality. Heather Long does a wonderful job making your heart bleed for Alyx and then when we are finally given a view into Daniel’s childhood it seems like so many things just fall into place. | 4.0 |
| 5286 | Thus was a book requested by one if my daughters and I ended up starting it, getting hooked instantaneously and finishing it by day 3. This book is touching, intimate with the life of a teenager and even more do to that if a teenager with a terminal illness. It is witty and clever and will most definitely aid in expanding my vocabulary and perspective on life. Thank you. | 5.0 |
| 5287 | Aloha, I've recently attended the longevity conference and was grateful for the information Dr. Davis game me about wheat, grasses and grains. However that left me wondering how I could still enjoy cookies and breads. This book came to the rescue! I found it in the library and just tried 2 recipys The seriously chocolate pecan cookies and the Stout bread.For the cookies I doubled the quantity of the ingredients ending up with 6 cups of nut meals. I had some cashew meal from trader joe's which worked fine instead of pecan flour, (2 cups) I also added. 2 c. of finely ground walnuts, 1 c. coconut flour and 1 c. almond flour. I am not a fan of stevia or splenda and instead used 1 1/4 c. of Trader Joe's coconut sugar. (plenty sweet for me and most other people with reducing the sweetner) I also had 1/4 c. coconut oil and 1/4 c. of salted butter. I followed the rest of the recipy and had plenty of cookies for the work involved that were absolutely fabulous. The only other change to the instructions may have been the fault of my oven since I had to bake them for about 15 min to get them to be crisp.For the STOUT BREAD I doubled the recipy again to end up with 6 c. of flours.2 c. garbanzo flour, 2 c. golden flaxseed (ground) 1 c. coconut flour 1 c. almond flour. I used a full cream can of Trader Joe's coconut cream ( for the milk) and 1/2 c. salted organic butter and 1/2 c. coconut oil. The followed rest of the ingredient instructions, This made 4 small loaves. I wanted to try something different in 2 of them. I mixed 1/2 tsp thai spices, 1/2 tsp curry powder 1/2 tsp. South african pepper blend (Trader Joe's) divided it and mixed the blend into the top portion of the bread dough for the tiny loaf pans. I then topped with a bit of olive oil. All of the breads turned out wonderfully and I am so happy with the book I intend to buy it. | 5.0 |
| 5288 | Where do I begin? Julie Lessman fans, watch out! This book opened with quite a punch! Actually, it was more of a hearty smack of a wooden stick – wielded by a stubborn, beautiful teacher towards a grouchy, defensive man – but it grabbed my attention nevertheless. If that doesn’t jump-start the wheels of curiosity spinning in your head, I don’t know what will!I was already laughing by the end of the first chapter and I happily hopped on the San Francisco railroad car along with this mismatched pair to see where their “battle of the wits” would carry them.I love it when characters are not only fighting their circumstances, but when they’re also struggling to face the honest truth about themselves and the ones they love. That struggle, the surprise, the surrender. It’s a beautiful thing.Dare to Love Again truly has it all. The humor, the romantic tension, the surprising plot twists. It entertains and it teaches. It’s quite a spiritual roller-coaster for Allison and Nick, as well as the rest of the McClare family you’ve already met in Love At Any Cost. Your heart is with each of them in their risky pursuits and you meet even more memorable characters you’re going to love in this story. No surprise there. Julie Lessman knows how to write them. | 4.0 |
| 5289 | Ok, now I'm just waiting for the story to continue! I absoultely love this series & the characters are so beautiful. I can't wait to see how the story unfolds, because I want them together again! | 5.0 |
| 5290 | A superficial, "fun" read but the characters are without depth, the story line is weak, and even the "teenage love" exhibited by the adult characters held my interest only tenuously. | 3.0 |
| 5291 | Enjoyed this thriller; direct action, easy read. I would very definitely recommend this book to my friends and to anyone who would enjoy -- one damn thing after another! | 4.0 |
| 5292 | I loved this book but it scared me. I believe in what the victims were doing. And I wouldn't have been surprised if this was true and ended up on the front page of the news. I know this was suppose to be fiction but seriously, was it? | 5.0 |
| 5293 | This book dragged on. It could have been well written with half the words. I found the history of food processing interesting, but how many ways can you explain that salt, sugar and fat are not good for you. We all know that all ready. | 1.0 |
| 5294 | It’s dangerous to judge a book by its cover. Sometime it doesn’t get any better, but then again, sometimes a true treasure waits. Mars, Inc. is the latter. This fast-paced, action-packed tale centers on man’s reach for the stars, with an inspired effort to return humans to space beyond the International Space Station. Technological inspiration, high finance, intrigue, romance, and an underlying “who done it” will keep you turning pages or hoping your electronic reader doesn’t run out of juice. Something for everyone! And to make it even better, it is totally believable. Nothing it postulates is beyond the realm of possible during our lifetime – except perhaps the commitment. I loved this book and, literally, couldn’t put it down. You too will love it. | 5.0 |
| 5295 | A couple members have already started using some of the tips for being organized! Some things you never think of that will help you clean up quickly and develop a habit of keeping the house clean and organized. | 5.0 |
| 5296 | It gave lots of information how to grow your own food on a very small plot. I always plant a small garden, so learned a lot by reading this book. | 5.0 |
| 5297 | It was a fun read. I enjoyed how the author brought out the twists and turns in relationships. She deals with relevant topics. The people are real. | 4.0 |
| 5298 | Beastly is a modern-day Beauty & the Beast retelling told from the Beast’s perspective. It moved along at a fairly fast pace and held my interest. Beauty & the Beast is one of my favorite fairytales and I enjoy retellings of this story.Interspersed through the story there is a support “chat” group that the Beast joined with the frog prince, the little mermaid and several other fairy tale characters that I found to be quite humorous.Alex Flinn did a great job writing this book that shows that ultimately it is what is on the inside that matters most.Content: This book does contain some language throughout. There is also a few crude sexual references. Age 16+Rating: 4 Stars – I enjoyed this retelling from the Beast’s perspective. | 4.0 |
| 5299 | I'm hard-pressed to think of a more interesting, likable and wholesome crime-solver than Inspector Ramirez. Add to the mix: A story line that flits back and forth between Cuba and Canada, ghosts appearing to the Inspector and trying to send him clues, a cast of colorful and intriguing friends, family and co-workers, gods and spirits that influence the thinking and actions of both Cuban and Canadian natives, plus the devious subterfuge of politicians and priests, and I'm hooked on this series!After reading the first Inspector Ramirez novel, I was looking forward to reading the second. I've not been disappointed. The second book is a continuation of the first story. So, my advice to you is to read the first in the series, then move on to this one. In this second book, the author takes on the task of providing the reader with enough information from the first story to help you understand the basis for the characters' actions in the second story, but it is more than a bit overwhelming. In the first book the author does such a fine job of describing Cuba, that I don't think you should miss it. She develops her characters very well in the first story, too. Both add to the pleasure of reading the second book. Trying to absorb it all in the second book might just leave you dizzy and in overload. | 4.0 |
| 5300 | I need a more detail and primary instruction for the Bavarian, maybe something very basic to lean the stitching. I still intend to learn it, but need more direction. | 2.0 |
| 5301 | I enjoyed the plot and how all things worked out at the end. simple story easy to read and real characters. | 4.0 |
| 5302 | I'm not one to rave about sci-fi but this little book was great. interesting start, into the book right away. loved the way the author developed the characters and the ending is a surprise | 5.0 |
| 5303 | this is the very first science fiction book that i had ever read. just reread it and it is still great. have read every one of this authors' books and loved every one of them. McCaffrey has a great way of making the people seem real and the animals are fabulous. i want a dragonet and fire lizard. | 5.0 |
| 5304 | This is a good read. It moves pretty quickly with some twists and turns, but is a lovely story, as most, if not all Debbie Macomber's books are. I enjoy every book that I have read from her collection of works. | 5.0 |
| 5305 | Required for psychotherapy and for billing! Useful. A must have for those working within the fields of psychology, social work, and psychiatry. | 5.0 |
| 5306 | The story line started off slow which is why I gave it a 4 star. It picked up pace as it moved along. Quite interesting story and authentic to the time setting. I really had a hard time depicting if it was a memoir or fiction which is a mark of a great storyteller. I finally decided it was really good fiction about two friends set in the Civil War and post war south. Inspiring, good contrast between racial lines, good and evil, helping each other. A good Christian genre read. By the end, I couldn't put it down. | 4.0 |
| 5307 | This was an entertaining jump back into the treatment of alien abduction stories over the years. If you've read #1, you should read this. | 5.0 |
| 5308 | This is a wonderful novella. It's a complete story, and well told. The characters are fully fleshed and I cared about them. The love story is beautiful. A previous reviewer thought that the writing was awful. I'd have to disagree. The author wrote sparely, but nothing was left out, or compromised, and the editing was great. I wish it had been longer, because I really like the characters, and I wanted to know what happened to them, ultimately. There could very well be a sequel. But, it didn't end on a cliffhanger.This is a pretty classic story of love and deep ties between different races, or, in this case, different species who happen to share enough DNA to be sexually compatible. The foundational story is complex, and told sketchily. We are told just enough to understand the action. It's enough. Another reviewer thought that the book was more like an outline than a complete book. I disagree with that evaluation, as well. The book is complete.There is, for such a short novel, an amazing amount of personal growth in the main characters, particularly in Ekkatt, the male lead, who has to surmount a lifetime of being told humans are nothing more than insensate beasts. He finds himself in the unusual circumstance of interacting with a conscious human, who proceeds to destroy all of his established beliefs. This is the story of Ekkatt and Mari, one of the human women he and his crew have "harvested" from Earth to bring back to the meat markets on his own planet. He is immediately confronted with the evidence that everything he has been told is a lie, but, of course, resists that knowledge at first.Mari and Ekkatt's story is very romantic. The love scenes are intensely erotic, but far more sublime than you will see in most romance novels. There is a sense of wonder within all these scenes (and there are plenty) that is truly exalted.Is it the best book I've read this year? No, but it's a very lovely story. It will leave you feeling very satisfied, and it's a book I recommend. | 4.0 |
| 5309 | I really liked this book. It's not your typical kind of romance novel. It's down-to-earth and funny and tells a story that could actually happen. Cindy is a smart woman who never gives up and learns from her mistakes. This is why she's ultimately able to enter into a relationship that's good for her, and find love on equal terms. But there's wisdom in here for anyone who wants to change their life for the better. I'm off to buy The Sugar Ticket to see what happens to Cindy next! | 5.0 |
| 5310 | This was my first look at Esoteric Christianity and I am so glad that this was the book I picked. It is packed full of information and has really made me change the way I see myself and view God. | 5.0 |
| 5311 | Stick with the series; the first book starts with unrealistic, bad dialogue, speaking as noone ever speaks, but the author figures this out about halfway through, and makes the rest of the first book and the second book enjoyable reading. | 4.0 |
| 5312 | Thank you so much for writing this book. It shows that it takes quite a bit of work to reap the rewards of homesteading. | 5.0 |
| 5313 | Halley's is a fantastic research tool. I love the knowledge available at my fingertips that brings the Bible to life. Valley's Bible Handbook is a must add if you want greater understanding of the Bible. | 5.0 |
| 5314 | it was a good book overall. I am 10 years old. this book is meant for 8 and 9 year-olds. it was trying to make it appealing to ages 8-12, but it just isn't working out. I didn't understand the "romance" between Cassandra and Apllo. | 4.0 |
| 5315 | I read this book at the suggestion of another Amazon reviewer (thanks, lukevega!) who’d enjoyed my rave review of Anthony Ryan’s “Blood Song” and thought I might enjoy this Brent Weeks novel too. He was right: This book fully merits a rave. Weeks has built a complex, self-consistent, believable world of vicious dynastic infighting, sword-and-musket combat, and, most critically, an amazingly well thought-out system of powerful sorcery based on the properties of light and color. We see this largely through the eyes of Kip, a 15 year-old boy whose ordinary problems (drug-addled mother, no father) are suddenly eclipsed when the local satrap slaughters his village and he has to flee for his life. He winds up at “the Chromeria” learning to “draft” (do color magic) under the tutelage of the legendary Lord Prism, Gavin Guile, who triumphed in the horribly destructive civil war of sixteen years earlier. But that war’s not really over. Only a tiny handful of people know what REALLY happened to end the war, and now events are spinning out of control again. Gavin reluctantly goes to war, and Kip goes with him; and Gavin’s old flame Karris White Oak is a prisoner of the enemy (well, AN enemy; there are layers and layers here. Weeks’ plotting is superb). One of the things I liked best about this book is that in the midst of deadly serious events – war, death, desperation, heroism – Weeks will often have somebody say or think something that’s just laugh-out-loud funny. His characters really have some smarts and subtlety to them. And as I say, the world-building is obsessive, with a map, list of characters, glossary, appendices, the works. Can’t recommend this book highly enough. (Be aware: The book ends with a bit of a cliffhanger and, like most big, sprawling novels nowadays, most of the storylines are far from wrapped up, because they’re continued in the next book. Which I will most certainly be buying. ) | 5.0 |
| 5316 | this Melissa Foster book is another good one in this series | 5.0 |
| 5317 | I don't think it was as bad as everyone is making it out to be . I've been sick and lying in my bed reading it was a pleasant experience. | 3.0 |
| 5318 | Put Love and Other Foreign Words on your mood or book-funk lifter shelf. I loved this book. It just made me so happy. It's been a while since I've read a book that made me sigh in complete bookish happiness after I finished the last page.Love and Other Foreign Words was a coming-of-age story about sixteen-year-old Josie Sheridan. This novel was smart, hilarious (I laughed out loud so many times while reading this book that my family started giving me funny looks), quirky and very quotable.I loved Josie. I'm sure in real life she'd be very difficult to live with, but she wormed her way into my heart and I had such a fun time with her. I also related to her because I too have a different "language" that I for the different people (from family to friends to work colleagues) in my life.The author captured Josie's voice so well. Her thoughts and the things that came out of her mouth were so funny. She has a genius IQ, but when it came to understanding people there was a lot she did not understand. She kind of reminded me of Christopher Boone from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (although she does not have Asperger's), with her logical brain and preoccupation with languages (Christopher's was with patterns). She saw things unconventionally and she put an offbeat spin to an otherwise predictable plot line that made it fresh and such a joy to read.I enjoyed the secondary characters too, particularly her family. Josie's parents were great. Unlike many YA novels, both of her parents were around, acted like parents as well as added to the hilarity of the novel. If I ever have any kids they were the kind of parents I aspire to be--when Josie got too out of line they were there to reign her in but they let her do her own thing and be herself. The dialogue between Josie and her parents were fantastic. It was also very easy to relate to her bumpy but ultimately loving relationship with her sister, Kate. I saw myself and Leslie when Josie and Kate would argue and make up as only sisters would.As for the romance, it was not the main focus of the novel (for a more romance-focused book read McCahan's I Now Pronounce You Someone Else). The main focus of this novel was Josie as she "translated" and navigated her way through the different relationships in her life. But it was cute and sweet.Take Love and Other Foreign Words to the beach with you this summer. I guarantee you'll have a good time and will laugh your way through it. If you love reading quirky, witty and smart characters, Josie is your girl. I'm looking forward to McCahan's next novel, and hopefully the wait won't be as long this time around.**Originally posted on Michelle & Leslie's Book Picks book blog. | 5.0 |
| 5319 | Fantastic history lesson and great story too! I just recommended to a friend interested in reincarnation so if you want a great read with mystery, intrigue and history go for it! | 5.0 |
| 5320 | First of all I think that being a gentleman is not something outdated. Actually this is one of the best ways to attract women and earn respect from the others. You will have more confidence in yourself and people will treat you differently. I consider myself a gentleman and I think this is how a real man should be. This doesn`t mean that you must be perfect all the time. It only means that you take care of yourself and you are mindful of how you present yourself to the women, to your friends and collegues. Very good book! | 5.0 |
| 5321 | I haven't enjoyed a book this much for a long time. It was just excellently constructed and written. I did, at first, have a hard time with the names. Once I got past that hurdle, though, it was a great read. I couldn't wait to get back to it and was sorry when it was over. As it says, it is a ghost story following two seemingly separate stories, alternating the telling of those stories from chapter to chapter. Slowly, cleverly, the stories are brought together and it's like a veil being removed. This story has been translated into English and there are few English errors, but no more than stories written in English. The English errors slowed me down as I tried to understand what was being said, but it was a minor blip in an otherwise entrancing book. | 5.0 |
| 5322 | A very well written easy to read vampire story, written as a poem (the style name of which slipped my mind)Read in many POVs it keeps you interested from the 1st page! I hate reading poems because the story lines are hard to follow for me, but having never really sat down to enjoy poems this story was easy to read and follow. Neat because every other line rhymed. The storyline flew well with action and romance! Worth a read for and genre! | 5.0 |
| 5323 | In reading this story my thoughts were flashing on Kristen Ashley's motorcycle club series. The similarities made me wonder who published first.I had trouble following how the various characters tied together. If the lead character's father was powerful, why did he not destroy the young man and his friends who sexually abused her? The characters were not believable, the dialogue was okay, nothing memorable. The story line was rambling.I may re-read this book and might be interested in other works by this author.Remember this is my personal opinion and does not reflect on the author. | 3.0 |
| 5324 | I enjoyed this book. Racing is a world I know nothing about so that was interesting. I loved the characters. Harrison and Siena had me rooting for them from the start. I'm not a big fan of cliffhangers so the ending of this book made me want to read the next without making me crazy or giving the characters undo angst to make me want to read the next book. I can't wait to finish this series to see how/if Harrison and Siena make it! | 3.0 |
| 5325 | I followed Boyce's story back when it occurred, and read the books. I hadn't thought about his story until this book caught my eye. It is well written, and Boyce turned out to be ahead of his time with his thoughts. I don't approve of his actions, nor today's whistleblower's actions, but have no answers on how to cure the military industrial complex's greed and laxness. Also, I am amazed at the fortitude and compassion that Kait Boyce has shown. So much for the stereotypical California surfer's lack of compassion for others. Amazing woman. | 4.0 |
| 5326 | i really enjoyed this book , this is not my regular type book but it was really great cool book | 5.0 |
| 5327 | This book is a parallel to what I and my brother's are experiencing first hand. I know of others in the same place. My mom has dementia and my dad refuses to let her go or get help. It is devastating and frustrating. In this story, the situation is resolved in a good manner. I pray that ours will end well too.. | 5.0 |
| 5328 | We left Lydia in the previous book, ready to embark on an adventurous summer in North Carolina. This story picked up at the end of the summer, which was fine, since she didn't do much besides reading and eating. I know how that feels--sometimes I'm all talk and not brave enough to follow through with my big plans. A chance meeting with Blake and a canceled flight led to an exciting couple of days and the fun was crammed in.Like I said, I could relate to Lydia. I live a lot through books, just like she did. I loved the reoccurring theme and the pep talk she gave herself over and over again--be brave. Sometimes, it's hard to break out of the box, but Lydia realized that sometimes a person has to do that and the satisfaction that comes from doing so is very fulfilling.Blake was awesome! His grandfather knew him well and the lesson he learned was really important. I loved how aware and thoughtful he was, not only towards Lydia, but towards Frankie, too. He was very chivalrous and thoughtful. I loved all the little things he planned to help Lydia out.I've mentioned before how much I enjoy seeing the way this stories connect to one another. They're all so cute, different, and romantic. There were quite a few parts that had me smiling.Content: kissing; Clean.*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review* | 5.0 |
| 5329 | While this book is geared towards the preteen set, it is historically accurate and spellbinding for someone like me who grew up in the 60s. The writing is poignant, engaging, and real. Can't wait to read more by this author! | 5.0 |
| 5330 | It isn't every day where I can say I loved every single story in an anthology. This is the case with Zack Love's Stories and Scripts: An Anthology. Each story offers something different from romance and comedy to philosophical and theological. What ties this set together so well is that Zack Love is a great writer. He knows how to write stories that pull you in. This anthology showcases that really well. It's hard for me to pick a favorite from this set because I like them all so much for different reasons.Central Park Song is not your traditional romance, which is refreshing.City Solipsism is a glimpse into the mind of a man on the subway and has one of the funniest endings.The Grand Unified Story tells the story of a meeting between a man and woman and how it's connected to the universe. It's a really sweet story.Waiting For 2000 is a funny play that has characters you won't forget.My Best Valentine's Day. Ever. and My Worst Valentine's Day. Ever., bring back Sammy and Yi (Narc) from Sex in the Title. Their Valentine's Day stories are hilarious.The Doorman is a brilliant story that will stay with you for a long time. I couldn't stop thinking about this story after I read it.I can't recommend Zack Love's Stories and Scripts: An Anthology enough. You won't be disappointed. This is definitely worth the one-click. | 5.0 |
| 5331 | I could not really get into this book... his wife left him without notice and he turns into a man whore. There is no depth in this book, it just talks about him banging women. It never got into the story. It looks as though he's going to buy a house where he was born but nothing more is to the story....really boring | 2.0 |
| 5332 | All four books in this set are delightful. My personal favorite is Taming G.I. Jane. I've read most of Debra 's books. This is a must have for her fans. | 5.0 |
| 5333 | I enjoyed learning more about Gandhi from his own words. His life is truly inspiring. The pervasive use of words no longer part of our common language and especially use of terms and names specific to religions and regions generally unfamiliar to us in the West make this a difficult read but still instructive. If readers are interested in better understanding this venerable man, I commend this autobiography. If, however, you're looking for a skillful narrative about his life and times, other sources will likely be more welcomed. | 3.0 |
| 5334 | Great read because it had characters that you can truly care about and a gripping premise. I found myself unable to put this one down. It grabs you early and doesn't let go. Fantastic! | 5.0 |
| 5335 | I wanted to like this book, but the plot stood in the way. The author cheats the reader of the fundamental pleasure of a mystery: "Oh, yes, I should have seen that coming." The contract with the reader is that we need to have the same information available as the protagonist. We love Sherlock Holmes because he takes what is before our eyes and makes sense of it.In *The Dinosaur Feather,* answers fast rope down from helicopters like so many commandos. We could not have figured out what was going on because we were not given the information.While the author has given us a splendid set of characters, each interesting and unique, we do not meet the culprit(s) until it is obvious that he/she did it. | 2.0 |
| 5336 | This is a sequel to Ishmael, or In The Depths (which was one of the best books I have ever read). Self-Raised is also excellent. You have to read Ishmael first as this is a continuation of the story. Both books were excellent and I could not put them down. The main character is a man of integrity, honor, and kindness. There is love, mystery, suspense, everything you could want. Very fast-paced book. I had never heard of Emma Southworth before stumbling upon her at Amazon and now I plan to read all of her books. Great author. | 5.0 |
| 5337 | Great story about Christian love and life on the ranch . Hard to put down. Love is doing the things together in the book. | 5.0 |
| 5338 | Great read. I enjoyed Maverick's point of view. Great relationship development. I can't wait for another book by this author. | 5.0 |
| 5339 | Before World War II began in earnest, there was a dress rehearsal in Spain, as Francisco Franco's Fascist forces on the right, aided by Nazi Germany, battled the leftist Republic, aided by the Soviet Union. In Furst's story, Cristián Ferrar, a Spaniard who works at the Paris and New York offices of the prestigious Coudert Brothers international law firm (a real firm, by the way), is recruited to help the Republic by taking part in efforts to smuggle arms to them.Ferrar enlists the help of anyone willing, from the politically committed to the mercenary; high society to laborers. This is very much in the Furst protagonist mode; the reluctant-hero type. Other elements are familiar as well: lots of atmosphere, a variety of oddball side characters, several sexual scenes (not graphically described), the Paris bistro, the nighttime rendezvous that could go either way.If you're already familiar with Furst's novels, you won't find anything new here. I didn't dislike the book, but Furst's work is trending toward the too formulaic. With one exception, that is. And that's the trip to Berlin in 1938. That was gripping. Otherwise, the book left me flat and made me decide to wait for reviews before spending my time on a new Furst book. | 3.0 |
| 5340 | This book really gives you an insight to the internal structural problems of the greatest house in the country. It keeps you interested in the many facets of problems that finally came to surface during President Trumans presidency. It tells of sagging floors, weak beams, falling plaster, and how the previous patchwork repairs finally caught up. This book also gives historical finds during the repairs such as the burnt beams still used from the 1812 burning of the White House by the British. Basically, the ONLY part of the house that's original is the 4 outer walls. Highly recommend this book about renovations in the White House. Enjoy. | 5.0 |
| 5341 | I got these books for my 2 twin great nephews (3 1/2 yrs old) . They really enjoyed all of them and were excited to receive them. I had never heard of these books so I am so glad their mother told me about them. I didn't want to get them the same old candy or stuffed rabbit. | 5.0 |
| 5342 | I really enjoyed this book. The way the storyline flowed was excellent. I loved the drama and those racy scenes...I like how the author made the connections and how everything just came together and had me speed reading but not anting the book to end but I had to find out what happened! Creative mind!! | 5.0 |
| 5343 | I ordered IDENTICAL by Scott Turow because I have enjoyed some of his other books. This one, however, was only partially sent to my Kindle, so I decided not to read it. If I were to receive the whole book, I would probably give it a different rating. Amazon eventually sent a note saying they would not charge for that book. Let me know when the whole book is available on Kindle. Judith | 3.0 |
| 5344 | Fast moving story with chilling plot and resolute ending. Enjoyed it and will be reading more of Dean Koontz's work. | 5.0 |
| 5345 | These were both good books. I love Mr Battles writing. The plot twists and turns are keep you turning page after page. Always looking forward to his next adventure. | 5.0 |
| 5346 | These recipes are very tasty and I do believe that they could help someone lose weight, as long as they watched their portion sizes. Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Nonetheless, these are some awesome recipes. Recommend this. | 5.0 |
| 5347 | This is a better-then-average example of the romance genre and a well-plotted, well-characterized novel. The author has done her research into the times and it is interesting to learn of the popular attitudes toward dancing masters (teachers), the religious group called the Bryanites, and other aspects of the society as they relate to the main story. | 4.0 |
| 5348 | This extraordinarily beautiful prose poem marks a very direct, deliberate, and bared down creation in Krasznahorkai’s difficult oeuvre. Inspired by a painting by Max Neumann (which appears in this beautiful volume) of a black, two-dimensional dog of sorts, seemingly flattened in space. The animal inside understands itself to be eternally condemned to captivity and stillness—what is produced in this monologic delirium are extremely powerful ruminations on the nature of the body, of its imprisoning contours, as well as the repetitions of being conscious. Krasznahorkai achieves a rare tactility in the midst of this language—his sentences resist easy structuration—their power is in their very incapacity to be wielded or appropriated in speech. The translation, by Ottilie Mulzet, is of course a remarkable work of art in its own right. | 4.0 |
| 5349 | Quick read. The details leading up to the end are interesting. The characters could have been fleshed out a little better earlier in the book. Nice wrap up at the end with a twist but nothing spectacular. Not a waste of time but nothing to rave about or put much thought into after it's over. | 3.0 |
| 5350 | I enoyed reading Stormy Montana Sky by Debra Holland, a part of the Montana Sky Series. In fact, the book was so good I am now reading another book in the series and have the third waiting on my kindle. | 4.0 |
| 5351 | After hearing Laura Lippman interviewed on NPR I thought I would read a few of her books. She seems like a person who does her homework on the topics she chooses. Although I wouldn't put this in the same category as some of the powerhouse novels from "the Scandinavians" or Connelly, it is a pretty good read.I will purchase more of her work. | 4.0 |
| 5352 | So much action in this book! Excited Book 7 comes out next month! Shannon is a wonderful author, brings the personalities of each character to life, great story line, overall a great series! | 5.0 |
| 5353 | Couple of years ago I read the book by Geoffrey Colvin, Talent is Overrated...Its argument was pretty much told by its title: it is hard work and not talent that separates top performers from mediocre ones. Virtually every page of that book made me cringe, because I have seen the evidence, albeit anecdotal, to the contrary, in virtually every area of life. The Sports Gene confirms what I already knew: genetics plays a huge role in success.Everybody knows this: some people have natural ability to do certain things. My neighbor in South Africa was an avid runner, which by itself is not that unusual. The kink is that he also was an avid smoker! Every year he ran Comrades Marathon, an ultra that it double the distance of the traditional marathon. He was not particularly good at it, probably because he made a few smoking stops during the race. Neither he was training particularly hard for it. Yet getting up and going for 10k run was nothing unusual for him.Anecdotes aside, sports are full of stories of talented athletes, gifted by qualities ranging from strength to endurance to speed, tactical abilities, body types and so on. Sure, hard work is important. However, the sports universe is full of hard working athletes, yet a few make it to the very top. Unfortunately, as it was mentioned in the text, it is has become politically incorrect to mention genetic gifts as determinants of success. I don't know why though: you can still enjoy playing basketball even if you're short, or participate in any other sport you have no talent for.The book leads to another topic, even more politically incorrect. If physical abilities are to a large degree are determined by genes, what about other fields? What about people who speak good English a year after arriving to Australia, while some others struggle with it after having lived here for more than twenty years? Some people are natural mathematicians and have logical minds, while others write poetry and struggle with the concept of annual interest on loan.My point is: genetics is important. It determines a lot of what we can and cannot achieve, both physically and intellectually. My view is not elitist, because I believe that everyone can become good at something. However, you have to be gifted to become number one. Talent is not overrated. | 5.0 |
| 5354 | Storyline seemed to drag on. Reading all of Grisham's books, I feel this one didn't have the punch his earlier books did. | 3.0 |
| 5355 | This is tired and desperate. Some people can make formulaic books seem new and captivating. Not so here. Not good | 1.0 |
| 5356 | I love me some Jack and Leila. In this book we got to see multiple POVs to include Jack, Leila, Evan, Lori. It was a great way to show nearly everyone getting their happily ever afters... all but one. I am soooo looking forward to Trey's story and I'm really really glad he's opened up somewhat with Leila. In parts I felt there was so much telling rather than showing that I skimmed, but I couldn't skim much for fear I'd miss out on something. I love Jack and Leila's happily ever afters... they are never boring and nothing short of Kleenex worthy. Seriously... when I met Jack in Back-Up I had no idea he'd become this Jack... I'm glad he's still his old self and yet has grown into a really amazing man, father, husband, son, brother and friend.Trey's book is coming soon... I'll be waiting...Overall 4.5 out of 5 stars | 4.0 |
| 5357 | I started reading this book at night. If not for that fact, I would have read it in one sitting. I literally read until I couldn't hold my eyes open any longer. I felt so worried for Kendra and Adam. My heart broke for Rhyan. I really wanted to punch Mason in the face. The characters are believable, well defined, and just real. I can't wait to read Rhyan's story and I hope he finds his soulmate and she is worthy of him!The only reason I gave this book less than 5 stars was because I felt like Kendra accepted everything with a little too much ease. Otherwise, well done!I did see that other reviewers mentioned that this was supposed to be a Christian book but had issue with the sex and cursing. I just wanted to point out that even Christians curse and have sex. I say good for you, Ms. Haigwood. Keep doing what you do. Now, off to read the next one! | 4.0 |
| 5358 | "Face to Face with Jesus" is a powerful and inspirational book. I found myself face to face with one young Muslim woman's journey as she expressed the effects of Islam on women. Samaa lived in a war torn country dominated by the communists. She came from an educated and privileged family. The war took all of that away but in return she found Jesus through a self-defense ministry in her town. Jesus offered her, a woman, what Islam could never offer. He gave her salvation, dignity, acceptance and worth and for that she was willing to accept horrendous punishments from her brothers and father. In time most of her family would ask Jesus into their lives. She is to be commended for her persistence. It would be many years before her father became a believer.Samaa also died in a bomb blast, met Jesus face to face and was sent back to complete the work he has for her.As a woman living in a Western culture, I have been largely ignorant about the treatment of woman in much of the rest of the world, especially Islamic cultures. After reading this book, I know that I am privileged and feel grateful for where I live and how I am treated. I recommend this book which I received as a complimentary copy for review from Chosen a division of Baker Publishing Group. | 5.0 |
| 5359 | As the 1st book in the series, I read this due to who authored it. I found myself drawn in from the 1st page, and had great difficulty putting it down until I had finished the book. | 5.0 |
| 5360 | this is a fun, fast paced mystery with senior citizens at the center of it all - a great read, great fun! | 5.0 |
| 5361 | Loved the historical setting, great development of characters and plot.I will read more of brenda novaks books.better than nora Roberts. | 4.0 |
| 5362 | Probably a better read for teens and young adults, but I enjoy reading anything with dogs involved and in this case, the main character. Wanted to tell the adults to wake up and appreciate the dog. | 3.0 |
| 5363 | At last, a member of the medical profession using common sense instead of rote responses programmed by a money making mindset | 5.0 |
| 5364 | This was a good read, But the last 4 chapter really made the story jump off, on to part 2 | 5.0 |
| 5365 | i have two of the other books dr. d co-wrote so i figured i might as well read this one and i'm so glad i did. what i loved is how he used real life stories to make points about health. he didn't brow beat you with a bunch of stats and information that would turn most people off. this book is so very worth reading. | 5.0 |
| 5366 | Wow, I was completely swept away from the very first chapter of Rising Assets by Rebecca Zanetti. The story kept me riveted to the edge of my seat and as a result, I finished it very quickly.Melanie Jacobs truly enjoys ranching and would love to solve her financial problems in order to manage her ranch full-time. However, life is fraught with difficulties and set-backs, so in order to make ends meet, she works two jobs in addition to her ranching duties. She is tired, has a lot on her plate and in addition, if she ever wants to have a baby she has to act now. Luckily, her two dearest friends from childhood, Colton Freeze and Hawk are around to lend an ear and help out from time to time. However, Melanie is an independent, single woman that likes to take care of things on her own. Asking for assistance is not typically in her vocabulary.Colton is a successful businessman that wears many hats. Not only is he gorgeous, Colt is highly educated, runs the financial end of his family's ranch business and is in the process of starting-up a fitness chain, along with Melanie and Hawk. However, a bad investment along the way may deter some of his plans, which Colt is having trouble dealing with because he is the consummate planner of all time.Hawk is a military man and a trained sniper. Each time he returns from a deployment, he has hardened just a little bit more. He knows that Melanie and Colt belong together as more than just best friends. In fact, he is the silent organizer of a bet that is going around town regarding the impending love between them.When Melanie and Colt finally give in to their desires, the entire sky lights up. The sex is scorching and Colt is a true alpha male. He is always in charge in the bedroom and much to her surprise, Melanie is loving it. Their time together is more than just a romp in the hay, it is love. Ms. Zanetti rocks each and every sex scene to the highest level of heat.I really enjoyed this book. To begin with, Colt's family was loving and supportive, which added a lot of emotion to the story. Melanie and Colt are extremely likeable, have great chemistry and challenge each other in the most extraordinary ways. I immediately connected to them as individuals and as a couple. The sex scenes are passionate and hot. This is a brilliant book, complete with great characters, a plot that twists and turns in all the right places, and above all else, a passionate love story. | 5.0 |
| 5367 | A very fast read. This is a very good author. This holds your interest all the way to the end. I recommend this book highly. | 4.0 |
| 5368 | It's been a week since I read Irish Rebel, and I'm still thinking about the way Brian and Keeley discovered they loved each other. At first he was the aggressor, thinking she was just another conquest. After he learned he'd be Keeley's first, he backed off--because he didn't want to hurt her. This endeared him to her more than any attempts to impress her would have.I loved their interplay, the dialogue, and of course the horses. | 5.0 |
| 5369 | Burning At Last by Crystal Rister was everything I'd hoped it would be, but so rarely find in a novella. A jam packed, past paced plot that doesn't skimp on twists, Burning has more than enough to keep you riveted until the last word. Jarroth and Sara have chemistry that's off of the charts, both in and out of the bedroom - I'm looking forward to the next installment in this fabulous paranormal series!! | 5.0 |
| 5370 | In a word, wonderful! One of the best books I have read in years. The twists and turns leave you struggling to decide who is a friend and who is a foe. Actually, loyalties needed to change with the political tides to ensure survival, for those close to the ruling class. The fact that the story really took place makes it all the more intriguing. Make sure you have lots of free reading time before you start this book. You will not be able to put it down. | 5.0 |
| 5371 | In this book Iona moves to Ireland and meets her two cousins. All three are witches with a long history and a battle to fight. There are many interesting twists and turns to the plot which lead to a happy ending. | 4.0 |
| 5372 | Wow what a steamy love story! Just the name of the book alone intrigued me. Young hearts get broken and Isla was no different. She was guarding her heart after a painful breakup with her boyfriend and feeling so lonely. A handsome stranger walks through the door and Isla's heart skip a beat. Sounds like the typical love story doesn't it? Well think again! Even though this was a short book, you can feel the passion, the agony and the mystery. The characters became true to life as the story unfolded, as if I were in a fairy tale! It's a riveting page turner from beginning to end. Georgia Summer, the author, is a great story teller and I can't wait to read more of her stories! | 5.0 |
| 5373 | I have used scrivener for four novels. And still I learned so much from this guide!Thank you for the tips and better techniques. I can't wait to write even more efficiently! | 5.0 |
| 5374 | Sophia is my kind of heroine. GRAY is a swashbuckling hero. I enjoyed the descriptions of sailing on the ocean. A GREAT read. | 4.0 |
| 5375 | I didn't think I was going to like this book but I loved it. I just purchased the second book. | 3.0 |
| 5376 | I was so ready to read Double Coverage after finishing Fair Catch. The Epilogue in book one leaves readers hanging and desperate for Mason and Brooke's story. Until that moment, readers think they have such a nice and stable relationship. So I'm grateful I didn't have to wait... bragging... I had the ARC to read immediately!Double Coverage kicks up the angst -right, as if I even thought that was possible- and follows some of the characters that readers met in the first book while adding on new characters. Quinn's writing explodes in this book. It's more robust and colorful, and while I wanted to scream at times, I found myself immersed in the story far more than in book one.Looking forward to the possibility of more from Quinn and her athletes!This review was originally written for Guilty Indulgence Review Site. | 4.0 |
| 5377 | I liked that the author developed the characters fully and the reader really gets to know them. But that also led me to have to refer back sometimes to remember who they were because there are a lot of characters to keep track of.Yes, it is sad and it was somewhat of a downer for me reading about the serious illness of one of the characters. But that might be because I am going through a serious health crisis myself.The only thing that bothered me were all the romantic entanglements. It seemed that even though one goes through a serious marriage breakup, the right guy comes along and sweeps you off your feet. Without that, I would have given 5 starts.An enjoyable summer read (or in my case in the tub). I can always tell how much I like a book when I read in the tub by how cold the water gets before I get out. | 4.0 |
| 5378 | Dan Brown is one of my favorite writers ... Enjoyed the fast-paced action and his well developed characters ... fabulous! | 5.0 |
| 5379 | he Mind Cafe is a thought-provoking short story with something to say. The main character, Rosie, is the creation of author Lizzy Ford and a person who would unfortunately be all too easy to find in real life. She suffered an accident in her past (she demarcates time in "BDA" and "ADA" -- "Before or After the Damn Accident") and has been left in the author's words "a human vegetable." Rosie is dependent on assisted living, aided by a rude young Guatemalan nurse who can barely speak a lick of English and has MTV playing constantly, which Rosie can't stand. Furthermore, Rosie's only form of communication is a "virtual keyboard" invented by her tech savvy sister that registers her eye movements and clumsily translates them into words on a screen. (I'm unsure if a device like this actually exists, but if not I think it was a clever stroke on the part of Ford. It's very logical and practical piece of technology that should be invented.) With not much joy to be had in the real world, Rosie slips into the Mind Cafe, a place that the reader, or Rosie for that matter, can't fully define. Is it a figment of her imagination or something more spiritual? In any case, Rosie, who while in her dream state has the body of her 24 year-old self except for her silver 60 year-old which she much adores, prefers her Mind Cafe to the MTV playing in her living room, and the narrative of this story focuses on her interactions with the people in the cafe. Some of the diners are important friends and family members and some are people she's never met. I don't want to spoil the conversations because they are the crux of the book, but there is one I want to mention that I thought was cleverly done. A psychologist whom Rosie has never actually met in real life and only knows from a book she read in college visits her to essentially act as her therapist. Interestingly, the man's face never really changes, no smiles or frowns, and that's because Rosie's only seen one photograph of him on the back cover of his book.As far as being a story that asks philosophical questions (What is the meaning of life? Is death a blessing or a curse? etc) The Mind Cafe is excellent. As far as a fiction goes I still think this is pretty good, but I think sometimes the writing gets a little murky. I found myself having to reread a few passages to understand exactly what it was the author was saying. I think fans of a more Literary-style fiction will be drawn to this as will people who enjoy contemplating philosophy. All in all, The Mind Cafe is a worthwhile read. | 4.0 |
| 5380 | There so much to say so let me say may contain SPOILERSGio/Mira- I still love their relationship I wasn't all that please that Mira did bend on matters but I understand as to why she does. I especially look forward to the conversations she has with Fabinia because I always think whatever they discuss is key details that I would need to remember for later.Domi/Catalina- yeah my thoughts on them haven't change in fact they have become stronger I think Domi deserves someone better that Catalina and hearing his back story just proves it even further. You can tell that Catalina is still a manipulator and I can do without herLo/Marietta-love/hate feelings when it comes to them they both equally get on my nerves but I love there love. Lorenzo has done so much dirt he is really backing himself in a corner and a serious downfall to come soon with Marietta I love her relationship with Mira but as for her wanting a relationship with her brother I wanted to tell her girl this isn't the Brady Bunch these men kill an he tried to kill your sister LEAVE HIM ALONE!!!Carlo-Lorenzo really needs to start focusing on his best friend and wife because reading about him myself I can see why Marietta might have a slip upLastly I am wondering why no one really is looking into Isabelle it seems they always skim over her and she's all the while plotting pay attention and figure out where the heck she is also with Rosetta I just don't think she is truly gone and where the heck is Kei? This was and excellent read I love Eve she is to cute I could go on forever but please read this book you will not be disappointed!! Almost forgot what else is Rocoo hiding?? | 5.0 |
| 5381 | Enjoyed the book at lot. It has a very good plot. Very different. ....Will look for more by this author. | 5.0 |
| 5382 | Anna Tyler's "The Accidental Tourist" is the BEST romance novel I have read in 63 years. It is so good that I decided that I was going to read all her other novels. But reading this one left me feeling, like, "what happened?" So what I did is read all the other one star reviews, and they are right on target:"I'm not sure why I finished this book. I guess I kept waiting for it to "save itself" and it didn't.""I didn't see the appeal of the church. Why was he drawn to it except for this "forgiveness" business which wasn't adequately explained.""I gave this book a 100 page chance and still could not get hooked. B O R I N G. ""I found [this novel] very depressing and unrealistic, how this young 17 year old basically throws his life away for no reason at all.""This book is chock full of two-dimensional characters, facile hope and forgiveness."The only character that stands out, IMHO, is the oldest child, Agatha, who appears to be quite intelligent, at least in comparison with the rest of that family:Give me one good reason I should have to go to church," Agatha said on Sunday morning. "It's hypocritical to go! I'm not a believer.""You can go to Grandma and Grandpa's church if you prefer," Ian told her."Listen carefully, Ian, I'll only say this one more time: I am not a believer.""Take that business of the fig tree," Agatha said as she let the front door slam behind her. "Jesus cursing the fig tree.""Jesus decides He wants figs," Agatha said. "Of course, it's not fig season, but Jesus wants figs anyhow. So up He walks to this fig tree, but naturally all He finds is leaves. And what does He do? Puts a curse on the poor little tree.""Next thing you know, the tree's withered and died.""Agatha," Ian said, "there's a great deal in the Bible that's simply beyond our understanding.""Beyond yours, maybe," Agatha said. "Or Noah's Ark: how about that? God kills off all the sinners in a mammoth rainstorm. `Gotcha!' He says, and He's enjoying it, you know He is, or otherwise He'd have sent a few sample rains ahead of time so they could mend their ways.""Or Abraham and Isaac. That one really ticks me off. God asks Abraham to kill his own son. And Abraham says, `Okay.' Can you believe it? And then at the very last minute God says, `Only testing. Ha-ha.' Boy, I'd like to know what Isaac thought. All the rest of his life, any time his father so much as looked in his direction Isaac would think--"Ian said, "Agatha, it's very bad manners to criticize other people's religion.""It's very bad manners to force your own religion on them, too," Agatha told him.This is the best exchange:Ian: "there's a great deal in the Bible that's simply beyond our understanding."Agatha: "Beyond yours, maybe,"Ian: "Agatha, it's very bad manners to criticize other people's religion."Agatha: "It's very bad manners to force your own religion on them, too." | 1.0 |
| 5383 | No, just no! I can't see how this book got such good reviews. I skimmed through just to get to the end. After 5 years he loves her so much he had to have her? He has loved her all that time but still isn't over what his ex did to him? No romance to get the girl back after he decided he needed to be free before he could be with her, after he went after her. This book was a whole lot of words and not much of a story. Spent more time in the characters heads then interacting with each other and I found myself bored with the never ending over thinking on Kara`s part. This book was boring and not a fun read at all. I read other reviews that stated they got this book for free and felt I was ripped off for paying $2.99! My advice don't waste your money or time, even if this book wads free its not worth it. | 1.0 |
| 5384 | I loved this book, Team Avery for me. Started the second one right away I couldn't wait to see what happens. | 5.0 |
| 5385 | Several years ago I read Jane Feathers bride series and when I noticed Amazon had a kindle edition of this artist works I decided the book was worth reading again. I wasn't disappointed. I look forward to reading new works by Ms. Feathers. | 5.0 |
| 5386 | Sky finds herself attracted to a guy that has a reputation and she doesn't know why. In her quest to find out who he is, she stumbles upon who she really is. Dean who find out has his own deep dark past that haunts him, find what he has been looking all these years for and is blown away.Dean helps Sky to find the past that she has just discovered while Sky is helping Dean learn to forgive himself. This really is a good read. | 4.0 |
| 5387 | I know this author has a lot of book out,but I decided to read a sample of this book and it caught my interest straight away...I laughed, cried and growled at the hero and most especially the leading lady..(no spoilers)..but I stayed up super late finishing this book.Hot hot Feverish sex scenes... so only adults for this book..but Damn...not much more I can say,just simply put I eNjoyed the hell outta this story, and have moved on to the next brother's story..So thank you Ms.Grey..I also purchased some other books in another of her series... | 4.0 |
| 5388 | Elizabeth George is such a gifted writer. She winds and twists the story and keeps one interested. Her characters are well developed and engrossing. The story is unveiled layer by layer and is unpredictable. Guessing who done it is not an easy chore. I like that George's books have no gore. It is a delightful read. | 4.0 |
| 5389 | The Reluctant Jesus is a fun, frolicking story of a Jewish man destined to be the second coming of Jesus Christ (his half brother...or so the story goes.) Told in first person, Seth Miller has enjoyed 32 years of mediocrity while also enjoying personal success. But his life is upended when news from his parents informs him of his "destiny" and his impending dual with the son of Satan during the Apocalypse.Witty, well thought out and fast paced, this is one of my favorite reads of 2014. If you can't find humor in this novel, it's time to check your pulse. If you don't find one, just ask for Bernard. | 4.0 |
| 5390 | I've hardly ever given five stars, as I had believed a story had to be long and complicated, with many plots involved twisting together for the final episode. Treasure, tunnels, caves, and with crypts thrown in too, were my choice scenes of excitement. But, this novel by Mr. Ray Swirsky was as good as any of those that has kept my heart racing. It was a great read that kept my interest up through the whole book. No babbling on or boring parts bogged me down or slowed me up. Fast paced, and gave all the answers at the end. All the pieces fit together enjoyably. Best book I've read in awhile. Good job, Mr. Swirsky. | 5.0 |
| 5391 | This writer has managed to write a compelling True story about thelife of a police force and their humanity in performing their duties!His presentation was quite good and his written word left meanticipating the outcome. | 5.0 |
| 5392 | I have been using recipes I located online to learn to bake my own bread. Sourdough has proved challenging but this author provides quite a number of hints/tips in one location to make and improve my sourdough bread results. These alone make the purchase worth the modest price.I have also tried the rye with successful results.I am not astute enough about bread baking to say this is a must-have book, but the insights provided in addition to the recipes definitely helped to bake better breads. There are plenty of recipes to choose from too.I would recommend this book to others contemplating baking breads at home. | 5.0 |
| 5393 | This was such an interesting mystery. I found it hard to put it down. It was as good as all her books are, with twists and turns and great characters. I like Walters because of the depth of character she writes. Everything seems to make sense, from her characters point of view. Intriguing! | 5.0 |
| 5394 | A must read. This book is in my top 10 of the last 12 months. Loved the story. Great character development and great secondary characters. HEA | 5.0 |
| 5395 | I bought this book after reading some reviews and wanting to see what the hype was all about. Let me just say...it lived up to everything I had read about it and then some! From the first few pages I was sucked in. By 20% in, I was calling my daughter to tell her she HAD to read this book. It defies description, so I'm not going to even try to give a synopsis. Just believe me when I say that you too will run the gamut of emotions when you read this book, and when it ends, you will be left saying OMG! | 5.0 |
| 5396 | Evan gives up everything to follow his bucket list he made when he was 12 years old. He lands in a small town where he meets Caitlyn. The sparks begin to fly between the two of them while Evan is stranded. Will true love prevail or will Evan continue to finish doing the things on his bucket list? Read the book today and you will not be sorry. Looking forward to the next adventure in the series. | 5.0 |
| 5397 | This is the fifth book that I've read by this author and I enjoyed it. Her stories are never dull. I like that there are almost as many stories within each book as there are characters. I definitely like her style of writing, suspense and drama based on all kinds of twist and turns. | 3.0 |
| 5398 | I chose this book because it was suggested by my pastor. If you are interested in Christians in countries where they cannot worship openly, and suffer persecution for their faith, then this is THE book to read. It opened my eyes to another world. Also, it touched me in that I needed to make a difference here and now. It is sometimes shocking, sometimes sad, always summons you to the next words, next page and next chapter. | 5.0 |
| 5399 | There are some mysteries of history that are just incredibly fascinating to me and I love it when fiction authors do their homework and tackle these mysteries with a credible explanation of their own. The fact that a true life mystery like the Lost Dauphin of France being blended in with a murder that only the redoubtable Sebastian St. Cyr and his intelligent wife, Hero can solve is just bonus. I love this series both for the cunning mysteries, authentic backdrop and well drawn characters, but the on going reveal of Sebastian's past and the continuing story lines involving the regular supporting cast make each installment a must read.In this story, Sebastian is confronted by the horrid death of a French physician who is part of a secret delegation to London for the purpose of feeling out the chance of a peace treaty. The only possible witness is a woman who can't remember the event because she was bashed in the head and Sebastian is given a startling turn when he realizes that she is someone from one the darkest moments of his past.In the meanwhile, Hero nears the end of her pregnancy and Sebastian is terrified that he will lose her to the dangers of childbirth. She is tranquil and confident even encouraging him to stay busy with his investigation which she can't help but dip her finger into as well. Sebastian slowly but surely tracks down clues and connections even as danger stalks his heels. It is when the murderer strikes again that people get rattled enough to let go of some rather disturbing secrets that might shake the House of Bourbon in exile if the rumors are true.This was one of the less intense investigations that Sebastian has, but no less engaging for all that. His private life worrying about Hero and their baby almost makes up for it. There was not a lack for motives, suspects or even clues for that matter. Though it didn't all fit together until the final pieces were added in. I do confess to still only having a vague idea about how the second murder fits in. It's possible I missed the confirming explanation. I thought it rather exciting that the Lost Dauphin myth played a huge part in this one and I am now intrigued by Marie-Therese enough to go do further research on her. Ms. Harris left a nice historical note at the end of the story (which she does in each book actually) discussing a little more about her research.So all in all, it was another great installment in the series and I look forward to the next one. Historical mystery fans particularly those that feature a husband/wife detective team and a bit of an ongoing personal side story should give these a try. | 4.0 |
| 5400 | I found it very interesting and I learned a lot of the reality of what they accomplished and how they accomplished it. Also how horrific is was for them as the war progressed and they became the hunted rather than the hunters. Also how critical it was to defeat them and how it was done. It is difficult to explain (for me) just how much is covered. It's a book that I'm glad I got and added to my WW2 library. | 5.0 |
| 5401 | The book was easy reading over a couple days. The author seems likable and has a very witty outlook on regular events. The substance of the read was a little light but the writing made it more interesting than the events played out. All in all a pleasant read from a good humored author | 3.0 |
| 5402 | Read the first book as a class and they will fight over reading the next six books in the series. War World 3 began while they were away on a camping trip and they will fight to defend their town and country even though they are only teenagers. | 5.0 |
| 5403 | Loved, loved, loved this series!!! I'm so impressed with this author. I'm definitely a forever fan now! These books were gut wrenching at times, but the ending more than makes up for it!! Highly recommended!!! | 5.0 |
| 5404 | This was the perfect end to the craziest series I have ever read. I didn't think the books would be anything more than a gore fest, but it actually made me think a lot about reality and perception. The story and characters developed so well between the three books that even with a happy ending I still want to know what happened to them and how their personalities changed from the experience. | 5.0 |
| 5405 | This was a great book. Very heart wrenching. awesome read. Very good author who writes well. Would definitely read others by this author | 5.0 |
| 5406 | A good, but very short, example of what it must be like to be a top session musician. I enjoyed the psychological reactions portrayed, but I don't want to give out spoilers. | 4.0 |
| 5407 | Just finished the second book and the love between brother and sister is to die for and the love the Scar is fighting for is even more unstoppable! Sean is finally in the righting to love her like she needs to be.... Off to read number three. In the must read pile of books I have!! Added the author to my list of go toos! | 5.0 |
| 5408 | One More Night is the second novella published by A.M. Willard, and it is the second book in her One Night Trilogy.Ms. Willard's writing is a bit crisper in this second book. The plot moves along at a better pace than book one of the series, One Night. Angela has returned home. She wants to make her marriage work. In an effort to put some zing back in her marriage or put the sting on her husband's affair, Angela calls his secretary looking for information about Christopher's travel schedule. She gets that and more. That fateful phone call is the catalyst for the avalanche that is Christopher's and Angela's imploding marriage.The characters are primarily the same, but as the story evolves, their development increases. The cheating husband becomes someone worthy of loathing. The one night stand shows up again, and he may not be the shallow playboy everyone reads about in the tabloids. Angela grows a spine, and she is much more likable and empathetic in book two.My favorite line from the book-- "...and then we went stale like a carton of milk." I appreciate the analogy, and I'm guessing the author has a wry sense of humor.Another good novella from a new author, and that new author, A.M. Willard, is one to keep an eye on. I'm looking forward to the last book in the trilogy: Forever Night.**This review was done in conjunction with Nerd Girl Official. | 4.0 |
| 5409 | I made it through 154 pages. I enjoy both European History and "old-fashioned" writing styles but this book seemed so dated to me. Groundbreaking for its time, but I just tired of the pedantic rants on medieval logic, philosophy and theology. The author is very knowledgeable on the subject and tries to mix the story with his desire to flaunt his research, but it just didn't work for me. Maybe I will come back to it, as others have tried, but I can only think of the Somerset Maughm line, "that is the kind of book I would read if I were to live for 100 years." | 2.0 |
| 5410 | I liked the book - it seemed to speed through the end of the story. It felt like there was a race to finish. I enjoyed it and made me think. Wish there could have been more of insight to what became of Molly. Overall, happy I read it. | 3.0 |
| 5411 | I don't know which book I like best First Night or this one!!! It just keeps getting HOTTER AS THE PAGES GO BY. YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PUT THIS BOOK DOWN!!! Julia and Clay are HOT AS HELL FOR EACH OTHER!!! And the sex scenes are WOW GREAT!!! OMG HOT!!! | 5.0 |
| 5412 | Hard to believe some of the assertions made by the author, but equally difficult to refute his facts. Makes you rethink a lot of the "history" and facts you may have been fed over the years. I'm glad I read the book, it has opened my eyes to disinformation and it's uses for historical as well as current propaganda. I already had questions about many of the things I have observed and read about over the years, wondering why some "facts" didn't seem to quite fit and were at odds with other "facts" depending on the source. Very good book. | 5.0 |
| 5413 | Another clever, fast paced page turner! Hard to put down! Quite the band of detectives/busybodies/civic do-gooders once again on the prowl. | 4.0 |
| 5414 | Very nice book. | 5.0 |
| 5415 | I read this one to my kid most nights, the art work is solid, and the story of Peter Parker actually having his life work out for a change is refreshing. Worth the money, but unless you're an avid reader of Marvel comics it will leave you with a few holes in the story. I personnally loved the Venom part in the story. | 5.0 |
| 5416 | As a fan of Sallie Bissell's wonderful protagonist Mary Crow, I was predisposed to like this book...and to be scared. Well, Deadliest of Sins didn't disappoint. There's some diabolical evil in this novel, and I can promise you'll be afraid for the two kids you'll come to love during the course of this story. I won't provide any spoilers, but let me just say, you go, Mary Crow! | 5.0 |
| 5417 | I had a hard time putting it down finished it in 16 hours. I was home alone for once and decided to have a read day. I had already read the first book Crazy Old In the Attic and now onto the second. Just keep reading took beak then back to the story. This was a great book, liked it better than the first. Thrills, suspense, sorrow, and just a great book. I recommend the series it is a great way to spend some time. Enjoy! | 5.0 |
| 5418 | A great story with many angles and twists. Found Rebecca's adaptation to the wonderful world of upstate New York refreshing. Liked the way the dog became an important part of her life, along with Jim. | 5.0 |
| 5419 | This book was over in a second. Was looking forward to this series, but as I check on the next books, they just keep getting shorter and shorter and according to the reviews all about the cut and paste. The cost of each book is just to high for an hours reading time. Maybe I'll wait to see if they ever get compiled into one and read it then sorry, but there are so many books out there that's these are just not cost wise. | 3.0 |
| 5420 | Keep up the great work with the stories. They are impossible to put down when you start to read them | 5.0 |
| 5421 | If you are a Winterson fan, you will love this little book of stories. Intelligent, well-written, wildly imaginative and insightful, each story is a meal in itself and somehow part of a greater thread of intuitive wisdom that holds the collection together. Wonderfully enjoyable read, thought-provoking and delightful. | 5.0 |
| 5422 | Sorry to the writer but I just couldn't get into this, not my cup of tea, but hey it was free so I can't complain a lot, lol! | 2.0 |
| 5423 | I am so amazed at the faith of a 10 year old boy and how he has let God direct his life. When he listened to God he was part of many miracles and yes they do happen. I was granted God's gift myself. Please read the book then open up your ears and hear where God will direct you. | 4.0 |
| 5424 | This is an interesting short story fit for every kid. The story is about puffy, the penguin, who almost lost her family. The story ends with a good ending with the whole family finally united together. Buy this short story book for your kid and he/she would love it! | 5.0 |
| 5425 | I love Debbie! I have read most of her books, she has another winner here. I particularly like books centered around Alaska. My sister lives there, brings her close. Another hit for Debbie. | 5.0 |
| 5426 | An interesting and educational book about Sociology and its more modern applications. Great for conversation starters, nothing too deep here but a decent, informative read. | 4.0 |
| 5427 | I could not stop reading this book. It is what is known as a "page turner". Excellent story!! Highly recommend it | 4.0 |
| 5428 | Loved these for the beach! They aren't hard to follow and were just fun. You get attached to the characters and it's fun to follow them in the different books. | 5.0 |
| 5429 | I'm old school and I like to keep track of everything by writing it in. This does the job perfectly and it's not bulky. | 5.0 |
| 5430 | This was an enlightening journey. Wow is all I can say after reading this story. Decisions, choices and change is what keep me turing pages. Continue on your journey Ms. Kreps..... | 4.0 |
| 5431 | This was an easy read but I really liked this story I can't wait to find out what's in store for Phoenix and Jayden( a fallen Angel ) | 5.0 |
| 5432 | First of a three volume set, this story gradually becomes more interesting as you get into it. The most difficult part is accepting the authors idea that a seasoned Marine officer would take the step he took in the very beginning. Once you buy into that, it becomes a very readable story with very predictable scenes. Recommend to others as part of the series. | 4.0 |
| 5433 | I read the first book about Paradise Point. Then I downloaded the second book. Great entertainment. Really enjoyed both books. | 5.0 |
| 5434 | As with all of Courtney Milan's stories, I finished The Countess Conspiracy with a smile on my face and a contented sigh in my heart! It's fun, romantic, poignant, inspiring... all the things that make reading such a delight!A copy of this story was provided by Ms. Milan, and I loved every minute spent reading it!! | 5.0 |
| 5435 | What a light, fun and entertaining story. Totally ridiculous, inane, hysterical and great daytime reading. The star, Penny, was delicious as the insecure reporter trying to break into the big time by writing obituaries. I laughed out loud at many of the lines in this book as the snide and sarcastic remarks brought tears to my eyes. The author's timing of the quips and responses between the characters was spot-on, so instead of a paltry attempt at being funny, the humor was rich and colorful.Noah, her boss, was priceless as he talked about his children; Ashley's wedding was over-the-top raucous laughter; the family dinner game "would you rather" reminded me of stupid games our family created to break the monotony of family events.The dialogue was engaging and witty and pulled you along in this predictable story. The characters were introduced well and played their parts to the fullest. Mark, Nicole, Tallulah, Gregor........all blended into this plot with style and humor. This is not Pulitzer material but it's fun, fun fun and a great way to spend some reading time. I enjoyed "Obitchuary"; I hope you do too! | 4.0 |
| 5436 | This book starts out quick and moves very well. We have an Earth that has been destroyed by war and those that still live there do so with the help of the Mars Colony where Big Business and Mankind reside. The author has an interesting concept in how she set up the legal conditions for living on Mars. Kind of elitist but with opportunity available. Earth itself is gritty and dangerous and nowhere near the opportunity unless you get notices by the Mars folks.Here we have an Earth born Mercenary team having picked up a mysterious girl that hears things. They are contracted to bring the girl to Mars. On their way, they run into others trying to kill them all and pick up a smuggler pilot trying to stay out of the limelight while they complete their mission.There is action, intrigue, politics of a sort, a love (LOVE) interest and very nice character development starting for several of the key folks.I really liked this volume and hope to see the next one soon. | 5.0 |
| 5437 | This is an excellent book tracing the history of Calumet Farm, the kingpin of thoroughbred racing, from inception to demise. | 5.0 |
| 5438 | There are so many good things about this book, it's hard to list them all.Lets start with the general premise without spoilers:If you've read The Companions, you know that Catti-Brie, Regis, Wulfgar, and Bruenor are alive again and re-united with Drizzt. Their mission (as was hinted before) is to put Thibbledorf Pwent, now a vampire residing in Gauntylgrym, to rest. But that will be complicated because House Xolarrin has taken over Gauntlygrym, remember? This book has a ton of battles and action involving the companions, which is quite satisfying and is the main part of the book, as well as my favorite part. However, it switches off between this and drow characters. There is a lot of intrigue with characters like Quenthel Baenre, Jarlaxle, and Gromph, to name a few. Drizzt's "friends" from the Neverwinter series (Entreri, Dhalia, Afafrenfere, Ambergris, and Effron) are in the novel as well, and some important stuff goes on with them, too.As for the quality of the book:The battles are tense, exciting, and action packed all the way to the end. It's wonderful to see the companions of the hall back together again, and this time around in their second lives I find that they are much more interesting. Regis is the most transformed character, because now he is brave and capable of fighting alongside the others, and is quite useful as well. This is a refreshing thing to see. Catti-Brie is now a cleric/mage and a chosen of Mielikki, which also spices things up a bit since before every member was more or less a fighter. Wulfgar and Bruenor are not as drastically changed, which some readers have complained about. I think it is fine, since there is no need to fix what isn't broken. All in all, everything evens out pretty well.Now for the other half of the book (the drow intrigue). I enjoyed it very much and found it very interesting. If you like the drow, you will not be disappointed. We get to see what is going on in Menzoberranzan, what the houses are doing, who is plotting with who, so on and so forth. If have been recently confused in the Drizzt saga, prepare to become more confused. The book will tease you all the way to the end, hinting at this or that, and never revealing too much. Then right near the end, there are some massive plot twists that will reveal everything. You will get the answers you desperately need. After reading it, you will have a pretty good idea about what the drow are planning and what the general path of the next books will be. This makes for a very gripping read that will have you absorbed right up to the end. And when you finish, you will be satisfied, but awaiting the next Drizzt book VERY eagerly. (It is somewhat of a cliffhanger ending.)To summarize:This book is exciting, tense, stressful at times, interesting, and action-packed. It has something of everything, so that no matter what your favorite aspect of Salvatore's books is, there will be something for you. This novel is a recovery from the terrible mess that was the Neverwinter series. It will renew your faith in Salvatore. For all the disappointed fans, myself included, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU. | 5.0 |
| 5439 | When I initially read the first book, I didn't expect to get addicted to the series like I have! But it really is a awesome series.I love the pace of these books. Its all fast, but still full of detail. The characters are fun and original and actually sound realistic for the most part.The fantasy is original and solid, with just enough ties to folklore to be enjoyable, but not just another fae story.And I love that its more adult, yet still fantasy and youthful. Its not a dirty romance and not a silly sci-fi. It has all the aspects of a YA book that I love, but more risque.I can't say how much I enjoyed these books! | 5.0 |
| 5440 | Nora is awesome as usual. Love the characters and makes me want to visit Ireland. Can't wait for book three! | 5.0 |
| 5441 | A rambling and, at times, confusing read about the juxtapositions of power, greed, patriotism, and ambition makes this book a good choice for the historian. As a novel it is a disappointment. | 4.0 |
| 5442 | This is a great example of a woman managing diplomatically to rule her country of birth with the participation of her people. The council which selected her had an awakening in that she revealed their thievery and selfishness. She included the community to rebuild their home to establish pride in their country and themselves. She was a ruler to be adored and followed. | 5.0 |
| 5443 | This is probably one of my favorite true crime novels because it was so well written and again, hard to put down. | 5.0 |
| 5444 | Like most, I have read the entire Sword of Truth series. I enjoyed all of the books, some more than others, but did enjoy them all.This book just seemed... off from the beginning.I understand that Gooddkind was forced in some ways to match what was was already said in the later SoT novels, I accept this.What was frustrating was the long-long-long bouts of dialogue that didn't add anything - basically the characters repeating themselves or each other.The characters also seemed to solve problems, what a chapter before was insurmountable, with little effort.My biggest beef was the ending though (which I won't give away). But basically there was a dozen or more chapters that talked about how deadly and unstoppable the bad guys were ... and then in the last chapter or two Magda comes up with a simple idea to beat them...? And then it ends...with just the idea being a "win" enough. It left me saying "What the ...!!?"I appreciate that Goodkind published this himself (digitally) and for $3 it was an "OK" read.I just found it no where near the "can't stop reading" caliber that the SoT novels had. | 3.0 |
| 5445 | Great book | 5.0 |
| 5446 | As a guy, I never knew much about couponing or never really cared for it. I got this book for free cause it looked interesting. The author Sara Wilson made couponing easy and fun to do with this book. The strategies really made sense to me and I looking forward to applying in my daily shopping and groceries. | 5.0 |
| 5447 | I got this ARC through Net-Galley for an Honest review.The characters in this novel are Luke Price, and Violet Hayes. Luke has always been the kind of guy who puts a shield on to feel superior. On the outside he wants to look rough, and on the inside he wants to be shown as focused and in order. Luke will do anything to get past his past. He wants anything to distract him as long as he doesn't get to emotional towards anything. But he realizes that whatever he does to block out everything, it will come back ten times worse.Violet Hayes was left with an empty past, literally. She has been left with an unsolved murder case for her parents. She grew up in foster homes, which damaged her emotionally as well as physically. Her foster parents were either on drugs or just never plain cared about her. She is just looking for someone to want her. She can't stop dreaming about that night, which will haunt her for a very long time, until she gets the closure that she needs.This novel was amazing. I rated it 5 stars because I really could relate to each of the characters. They were really broken inside. I really enjoyed seeing what happened at the end of this story. | 5.0 |
| 5448 | Drums of Autumn ties up the Fraser's and Mackenzie's with a neat little bow. Diana Gabaldon kept me wondering whether Roger would survive intact and Ian would come home again. While he didn't come home, I am sure I will run into him again. | 5.0 |
| 5449 | This was a sweet read. The characters were well developed. A few little quirks in the development and start of the relationship but not enough to make me put it down. I would recommend it for a quick read. | 3.0 |
| 5450 | I stayed up all night reading this book. That's how good it was. It's been rare that I've found a book that makes me go awwww! Love Belvin keep doing your thing. I want more... | 5.0 |
| 5451 | This is a must read. Words c a n not describe how this book has touched me. We all have a black box and cassia leo put it into words better than I could have ever imagined. Go read it this book because I will not give any spoilers away. Amazing is all I can say | 5.0 |
| 5452 | this has all the making,s of a good series i am glad that i decided to read this it is good fun | 4.0 |
| 5453 | It was fast moving with short chapters. Some of it was beyond belief while other parts were predictable but it was a good read.I expect to read Part II. | 4.0 |
| 5454 | The book had little in the way of technical warfare compared to others but it was fun and it built up to an exciting ending. | 4.0 |
| 5455 | A wonderful setting for an excellent story. The characters are colorful and lively, and any story that has a great dog has my vote. If you like mystery thrillers, you can't go wrong buying a book by Tod Borg. | 4.0 |
| 5456 | Excellent. This is a must-have resource. I've just it with my 12 year old girl and it's just helped me discipline with gentleness, love this book. | 5.0 |
| 5457 | This is a good book on several levels. One finds out about the kinds of animal testing that is till going on in this country. A good insight into the lives of cats. This is not a book for kids but I highly recommend it to all adult animal lovers you will not be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 5458 | Well, I'm pretty sure I've read almost everything Ms. Moon has written. I'm not sure, but I am sure that when I read "Sheepfarmer's Daughter" I fell in love with this series. I've read them all; more than once. Believe me, Ms. Moon is superb in creating worlds and evil creatures, as well as amazing characters to fight for the little guys. Don't miss out on any of these books. I felt good at the end; it wove everything together wonderfully. | 5.0 |
| 5459 | Quick & easy reading. I can usually finish in one day & it takes my mind off any problems I have for a little while. | 5.0 |
| 5460 | I already know the characters from the first book so I was happy to revisit them. I love the setting the writer describes. I could fully appreciate a landscape I've never seen. | 4.0 |
| 5461 | Definitely not as strong as the first book in the series, to me this book leaned on the 2 side of the 3 stars.The book is just a lot of running around and away from people. It misses on most of the confrontation that made the first book such a good read. Quite literally, not much happened in this book that will affect the overall storyline. Yes, we know more about the characters now, but the author didn't need a whole book to tell us everything, maybe just a few chapters. | 3.0 |
| 5462 | This book certainly is interesting. It certainly has some funny moments, some great insights into Mitchell's family background and way of thinking. But it really can't compare with how devastatingly funny the man is most of the time. His awesome rants, pernickety manner and obsessive qualities really are what define him on television- and what make him so entertaining to watch for many. But that's a persona, and in this book, we get a sense of what the real David Mitchell is like instead. knowing that, and altering your expectations would be wise- there's nothing wrong at all with this book. It's very well written and insightful. But it's not the same voice as David Mitchell-Panel Show Guest. | 4.0 |
| 5463 | This book was a real eye-opener! Philip has written a stock market book unlike any I've read before. Aside from teaching you when to invest, he teaches you HOW to invest. He dives into the psychological human habits, paranoia, and attitudes that create failed portfolios and weak profits. He teaches you how to break out of your investing comfort zone and see things objectively, and that means more money for you. I've already taken his advice to heart and seen a spike in profits! five stars! | 5.0 |
| 5464 | This book is a great read. Faith and Matt have had so many things happen that Faith isn't sure if they should be together. Matt wants nothing more than to be with Faith. Will they find away to be together forever. | 4.0 |
| 5465 | A fantastic world you will never want to leave and one you will want your children to travel to as well. Where life lessons are learned with talking animals and adventures both good and bad, but you will leave with a very full heart. | 5.0 |
| 5466 | With Hidden Salem, Kiki Howell has created an intriguing and enjoyable novel with her heroine Makayla, an empath, who is drawn to Salem on the premise of writing a novel amongst its rich historical atmosphere. Almost immediately her empathic gifts are awakened as she walks along the wharf and she is drawn into a previous moment in time, witnessing the past like a vision before her but then unusually she becomes the woman she sees before her, feeling her emotions as intensely as. If they were her own. The experience leaves her dizzy and unsteady on her feet, but the local cop, calm cool and sexy as hell is there to help her recover. However Makayla also becomes aware of some dark and evil energies nearby and this sets the tone for her subsequent time in Salem. Both lines of her encounters develop - the women from the 1700's , who she eventually learns are her ancestors, and the gang of teenage boys who are meddling in some seriously bad dark magic and her planned visit to Salem takes a new direction, underpinned by her growing attraction to the cop, Noah. What particularly appealed to me in the story is the exploration of the mixed blessing of Makayla's gift, and how she struggles with the dilemma of the rather skeptical and uneasy Noah, who she's falling for and confessing to him about her gifts. Throughout her life only her friend Denise has been aware of what is is for Makayla to live with this ability, and as a result and the pressures that her gift places on her in day to day life, Makayla has drifted through life without much purpose. As a result of meeting Lauri, who instantly is instantly aware of what she is, Makayla starts to learn to control and understand her abilities and in doing so takes back some control over her life.I really enjoyed this paranormal romance and would strongly recommend to others looking to take a dip in this genre, or anyone just wanting to read a good story well written. | 5.0 |
| 5467 | Interesting book with a lot of interesting stories. I wanted to give it four stars but probably would spend my time reading books that had more depth. If you are somewhere and need something to pass the time, its great because there are a bunch of short stories so you can stop at anytime. | 3.0 |
| 5468 | As usual I was not disappointed. I have read all of Ms. Coulter's FBI Series, and will continue to do so. | 5.0 |
| 5469 | Wow what a book I have read a lot of books this rates very high the writer is a great author | 5.0 |
| 5470 | I am HOOKED. I love the whole concept. Gives us just enough insight yet has us begging for more. I can not wait to read the next set of prequels. Cameron Jace is a genius. He really did his home work and produced spellbinding works of art. | 5.0 |
| 5471 | Just one thing about this book, "read it"! It'll make you laugh, cry, and believe in love again.The story pulls you in and keeps you reading, and feeling for the characters. A truly enjoyable read. | 5.0 |
| 5472 | Historical treasures & complex plots stimulate one's ability to solve the mystery in question. Difficult to find location in current reading sometimes when I hit a wrong button ! | 4.0 |
| 5473 | I remember many of these biases and heuristics from my college days, but this was a great refresher. Far too often we think we know more than we do and act rationally. The Kannehman, Milgram, and Ariely studies weren't exactly new to me and I could have done without much of the expletives, but this is an excellent book. I've already ordered McRaney's next one. | 5.0 |
| 5474 | well I would say read the first book in the series then this one. the characters are kick ass many different types of paranormal beings.. the thing I liked most about this story line was how you got to know all the characters be apart of them.. I started this book and didn't put it down till it was done... the was the story was written kept you interested till the end. | 4.0 |
| 5475 | I just finished reading THE PARIS ARCHITECT by CHARLES BELFOURE (ISBN 978-1402294150, trade paperback, $14.99). I wish I could give it 5 stars but, while the story line is great, the author's technical skills don't live up to the promise.Lucien is a thirty-something modernist architect (think Gropius or Le Corbusier) in 1942 Paris, France. Like others of his skill-set, Lucien is struggling financially. His marriage is childless and crumbling as well. Into his life walks uber-wealthy industrialist Auguste Manet with an offer. Build Manet a "priest hole" in an apartment for a wealthy friend and Lucien will receive a commission for a new munitions factory from Manet (and for the Nazis). One "priest hole" leads to many and additional factories. The money is very good and much needed.Lucien is sharing a mistress with a Gestapo Colonel that could become problematic. Members of the French Resistance try to act as Lucien's conscience about collaborating with the Germans. The sequences of torture are very graphic and could be upsetting. However, they are necessary. How Lucien interacts with all the various characters - i.e. his mistress, her best friend, the Nazis, his assistant/Nazi spy and his "adopted" son, is entertaining but not well executed.If you are a WWII buff you might well find this aspect of the war intriguing. It is also a page-turner in spite of its faults. I cautiously recommend this book. | 3.0 |
| 5476 | A beautifully written journey into love, family, acceptance and everything that goes with being a gay boy in a family setting. It travels through the life of the main characters in a way that truly touches your soul and gives you a deeper understanding of the journey. A perfect piece of fiction, perfect love story, a wonderful read and then I teared up a little. | 5.0 |
| 5477 | this is the third in a fabulous story of young and everlasting love. Katie and Brandon are made for each other | 5.0 |
| 5478 | Mark Waid does it again! He takes over a book and changes it in a cool new way. He is killing it on Daredevil and this Hulk is fitting post Avengers movie! Building the story gradually with cast of usual suspects. Worth the read. | 4.0 |
| 5479 | I really gained some good knowledge and insight from this book, it had all the information I wanted and its certainly something worth looking into, this may be the way forward, I encourage anyone to take a look at this bitcoin guide. | 4.0 |
| 5480 | This second book in her Chocolate Lovers series is just as funny as the first! Each character has such a wonderful personality i can't get enough! a summer must read! | 5.0 |
| 5481 | This book had me guessing some but as I read it the book had a real ending. Without a doubt I will read more of Spredermann's books. | 4.0 |
| 5482 | Enjoyable light read. Much like a hallmark movie...but good easy read gives us a break from the novel meant to chronicle life, | 4.0 |
| 5483 | Although the publication date is recent, I read the book several years ago. At that time I loved all the detail and history included so well; now I have less interest in those details and history, perhaps because I remember the plot so well. It is a well written novel with likable characters true to the era; however now I am more irritated with some of the actions of Devon as a young girl. So, bottom line is that new readers will find it worth reading and probably buying other novels of the family history. | 4.0 |
| 5484 | Imagine if you could time travel. And then imagine if you could time travel and change the course of history. And after that, imagine that it is up to you to travel back in time to change something that will affect the world as you know it, including the very existence of you and your family (and also the new guy you've just fallen in love with).This book was fantastic! I absolutely loved it. The writing was terrific, the conflict was constant, the characters were likeable, the romance was adorable. The author covered all of the bases and whenever I started to think "But how does that explain...?", the author went ahead and explained it as if reading my mind.Please tell me that there is a sequel in the works. Better yet, tell me that the sequel is already out!I am so thankful to Amazon Firsts for allowing me the opportunity to read this book for free. I would have paid for it :) | 5.0 |
| 5485 | This is a difficult book to review because it will encourage reactions that have nothing to do with the book's material at all, but rather how a reader applies this knowledge to the present day. So it's easy to go off on tangents, which I couldn't avoid as I wrote this review. The fact that it did connect so well to the present day is a large part of why it deserves five stars. This is not dusty history - this had a direct bearing on who we are today.I would consider this less a biography of Robert Ames than it is using the story of Ames to tell the much larger story of the Mid-East in the 1970s-80s, an era we've basically forgotten. There were lessons that we SHOULD have learned from that time, but we chose other directions.Ames' story is intriguing and nuanced - he was navigating the difficult backrooms of diplomacy, trying to build relationships with high-level PLO officials that he was actually barred from talking with (unless they were paid 'agents' of the CIA). At the same time, Israel intelligence was actively opposed to these contacts, and was essentially trying to subvert any US moves toward normal interactions with PLO figures that Israel considered terrorists.A parallel (and this is a tangent) is Nixon's approach to China, which put the Soviet Union on its heels a little bit. Israel clearly did not want to find themselves as the lesser member of a three-party discussion. So while discussions between the PLO and the US could have helped those nations/organizations come to an understanding, that was not in Israel's interest.Readers who think history began on Sept. 12, 2001 would be well-advised to read carefully the history of Beirut in the 1980s, and some questions will be answered about how we found ourselves in the mess we're in.By invading Lebanon to evict the PLO (after Ames efforts were flatlined by the asassination of his main PLO contact, Hassan Salameh), Israel created a power vacuum that led to the massacre of some 2,500 civilians in a Palestinian refugee camp. To put that in perspective, it's the same number of Palestinians, Shi'a Muslims, etc. as the number of US civilians who died on 9/11. What do you think the response to that would be? We have the answer - the destruction of the US embassy in Beirut that killed Ames and many others, and later the 241 Marines who died in the Marine barracks bombing.Of course, that was 1982-83 - plenty of Palestinian terrorist attacks against Israel had occured for decades before that. Ames' contact, Salameh, was suspected of involvement in the 1972 Munich Olympics attack - so of course Israel would target him.It's the perfect definition of a circle of violence, and we're still living in it today.I think author Kai Bird does an amazing job of taking the reader through this convoluted and epically frustrating history. I think he leans a bit too heavily toward "what might have been" arguments that I'm not sure history supports. In the 1980s, neither Israel or the PLO were ready to engage each other - add to that Iranian hatred of the US that dated back to our support of the despotic Shah, and then add Syrian nervousness at a Christian, possibly Israel-aligned government on their border, and I don't think peace was coming - whether Ames had lived or not.Another connection to the present day - while there's all sort of raving about "Benghazi!" a read of this book reveals the kidnapping and killing of several US diplomats. It happens. But, the US government - for much of it, the Ronald Reagan-led government - did little or nothing in response. Mainly because they didn't know who to target. While there was SOME response to the bombing of the Marine barracks, it was limited to salvos from the USS New Jersey - hardly an invasion of two countries like post-9/11. In fact, one response was a screwed-up car bomb that killed 80 civilians - and those casualties led to the dismantling of the entire 'revenge' effort; compare that to how we attack with drones today, where common civilian casualties are barely discussed. Do we think there will never be a cost? That the 'other side' is simply going to forget?The 70s-80s governments had plenty of flaws, but Nixon, Carter and Reagan recognized that the US had global responsibilities and had to keep things in perspective - the nation could not go off half-cocked on crazed foreign misadventures. We had to take our lumps and navigate the rough water as best we could. Unfortunately, that lesson in perspective and unintended consequences was ignored by subsequent administrations; and look what happened.Of course, had we responded more forcefully in 1983, maybe Bin Laden never rises above a local despot in an Afghan mountain town. Or maybe we bomb Soviet ally Syria and it escalates into tactical nukes over Europe. You never know.This is a great book, not just for the upclose look at an unheralded US agent, but for a history to which we would do well to pay better attention. | 5.0 |
| 5486 | Very mediocre instalment, though I liked the idea. The pace didn't reach any hights, but remained in a comfortable mid tempo-zone, that won't have you yawning but also not flipping around in an adrenaline-fused glee. | 3.0 |
| 5487 | I enjoyed this very much. She was a strong woman and endured many hardships andlong distance relationship with John Adams. | 4.0 |
| 5488 | At the first sentence of this book I was hooked. It draws you in and has you racing to the last page. The relationships between the characters grow and strengthen. Sang has made difficult choices but now has a huge one to make... | 4.0 |
| 5489 | I get that it's time for Eve to evolve into a happier person and that's isn't my problem with this book. My problem is the dialogue is weird and the writing somewhat disjointed. The plot is okay, not great, but there doesn't seem to be any real depth of connection or emotion that is usually front and center.I could deal with all of the things that seem a bit off except for one and it really bugs me. I mentioned it in a comment on another review. The book refers to the button that Roarke carries in his pocket and says it was from a gray coat that Eve was wearing. How could the author or editor get that wrong? The incident in which Roarke gets that button is referred to in many of the books. It wasn't a gray coat, it was an ill-fitting, ugly gray suit. Seriously, how can I know the storyline better than the author? Is that a minor detail? Maybe, but it's very telling to me. It reminds me of another major storyline faux paux in Midnight in Death where chief medical examiner Morris is called Morse repeatedly. Whose editing these books?I've become increasingly disenchanted with the writing in this series but can't seem to kick my addiction so I'll probably buy the next book. | 3.0 |
| 5490 | Combining his two heroes (anti-heros) Rankin creates a complex and fascinating read. Can't wait for the next one! Read it! | 5.0 |
| 5491 | 3.5 starsI have been a fan of Lisa See for a long time and have read all her books. I was really looking forward to this one as it was set in San Francisco during WWII. This was a hard time for everyone especially the Japanese who were put in internment camps. The book tells the story of three girls who are out to make their name and fortune in show business. Grace was raised in the Mid-west and knew no other Orientals. Ruby was raised in a rambunctious family in Hawaii and has no known inhibitions. Helen was raised in a traditional Chinese family and still lives at home.It is interesting to see how these girls make their way with very limited opportunities. It really deals with the rampant discrimination of the times. They were really path setters as most women stayed at home and didn't work. Then the war came and all of a sudden women were able to work. The story deals with the war times and internment and people passing themselves off as someone they are not.So what bothered me? I found it hard to believe these girls were friends. They were quite mean and manipulating to each other. They fought over men and work. They fought over family secrets and money. In fact, there was nothing they didn't fight about. There were instances of abuse that seemed unrealistic and unnecessary. The main love interest, Joe, is really unappealing. I didn't understand the attraction at all.Still, Lisa See is a great writer. The book deals with a lot of issues and explores an area that I knew little about. It's an alright book just not one of her best. | 3.0 |
| 5492 | I am a big fan of this series and this book did not dissapoint, thought there was a complete story, no cliffhanger ending with the potential for future storlylines. This series is best enjoyed if read in order. | 4.0 |
| 5493 | This book really blew me away! I was truly caught by surprise. This is my first time reading this author and I was really impressed!I LOVED the story line, the characters and the author did an EXCELLENT job of building up the characters and I could truly feel the connection between Ryke and Kate.The characters both suffered big losses in their lives and they met in a grief group. They initially connected because they have a mutual heat break and they understand each other and don't have to pretend that they are OK. Through this connection they are also drawn to each other and the sparks really start to fly.Ryke is a ultra sex hockey player and he hires Kate to be his assistant. The more they are around each other, the more the sexual chemistry and sparks start to explode. They try to fight it, but some things can't be denied!!!I really loved this book! It had it all. A great story line, great characters, romantic, sexy, heart warming, happiness, a steamy connection and very hot scenes!! | 5.0 |
| 5494 | I have always found fighters sexy and Michael is the perfect combination of gentleman, bad boy and muscles . He had me hoping to pop him out of the book into my bedroom | 5.0 |
| 5495 | This is one of the earlier books about Sheriff Brady. Always nice to learn more about the early years. J.A. Jance continues to have a winner in Joanna Brady. | 4.0 |
| 5496 | I had this book on my wish list for forever... It went on sale and I missed it then went on sale again.. I grabbed it. I'm mad I waited so long... I loved the main characters! Samantha and Ryan (main couple) then their sidekicks.. Hannah and Jake.. Samantha is a woman of today- professional, works hard in a mostly male profession but makes her way, feisty and not an angel but not crazy either.. She had a fantasy... Ryan.. And for 10 years she fought it and ran from him but he had a fantasy too- Samantha.. Now being back from Iraq and a horrible near death experience out there they both get that second chance to make that fantasy come true.. Not giving any spoilers away- I liked the passion, the way things happened naturally with them as well as Hannah and Jake.. Why this is 4 instead of 5 stars- something misses with the flow or too much is left not addressed. For example the feeling of Ryan not being apart of a family because he was raised in the foster care system when clearly Samantha's family loved him as family... He felt disconnected in that sense and they should have had the opportunity to clear the air with that one. I think he needed that. The case about the drugs... What happened? I would've liked to see how that investigation ended.. I'm definitely looking forward to Jake and Hannah's story.. Good read, great story line.. | 4.0 |
| 5497 | This was as good as casual reading gets for me. Well written, great plot, one of the best works ever, I loved it. I need more of this author so many unknown novels are so disappointing, Not this one. | 4.0 |
| 5498 | I wish it were little more in depth but it was still a good, clean read. It shows the importance oflistening to everyone, including the young people. They have a lot to offer and often aware of more than we give them credit for observing. | 5.0 |
| 5499 | OMG, this book was so good. I would intentionally stop reading to prolong it. I can't wait to read then there was X. I'm geeked and hope Lynn is dealt with. | 5.0 |
| 5500 | I started reading novels by Adriana Trigiani last year- I found her words compelling. She writes from the heart - her book Bravo Valentine is a great read. You can hardly put it down.. Seldom does an author touch me the way she does... I highly recommend her books. | 5.0 |
| 5501 | Nothing is as good as the smell of homemade bread. This book offers up a good variety of recipients and being on my kindle I always know where it is. | 5.0 |
| 5502 | ~ 3 Stars~Hunter Kiss is the Prequel to the Hunter Kiss series by Marjorie M. Liu. I recommend reading this before you start The Iron Hunt book 1. Hunter Kiss is full of action, romance, in the non-traditional sense, and intrigue from beginning to end.The prequel is written POV and explains about Maxine, her background story, as well as her meeting Grant. She is someone who has no home, no roots and avoids men like the plague. She sure did fall into bed with Grant very quickly and I did not feel that much chemistry between them. Not to sure about this relationship. Will see how the books work this one out.Maxine also has tattoos that come to life when the sun sets and these tattoos are no ordinary tattoos. The author explains the myriad species of spirits and demons who have invade this world. Humans who are possessed and that Maxine can see them.The story was interesting. The writing style though made the book feel more formal and old fashioned. It's not in the past nor was it decades ago. This style made the story move more slowly and hard for me to connect to the characters. I plan to read Iron Hunt and see what happens next, though I'm not in a big hurry to check it out. | 3.0 |
| 5503 | Try not to compare this to the trilogy- it's nothing alike. This story is a whole different story all together and it's worth making your children read for its messages on the growing world and the horrors of technology in relation to weapons development among other things. I frequently reread this as an adult. And the descriptions of rocks aren't 5 pages long! | 5.0 |
| 5504 | I liked that it was a 'single dad's' point of view. Gives the raising a child topic from a different perspective. Very realistic and makes u wonder how it's going to end. There were moments that left me laughing and others that tug at my heart. I enjoyed reading it. | 4.0 |
| 5505 | This one started out a little rough for me – the writing was driving me crazy and it seemed that Keegan was super immature in her thought process and some of her behavior. But, thankfully, just like the title of the book, Bender, I too was thrown a curve ball.Keegan is a 20-year-old college student struggling to focus on school and reach her goals while living at home with her mom and younger sister. Over the years her mom, a single parent, has relied on Keegan to help raise her younger sister Sara and now she is at her breaking point realizing she has to start looking out for herself.In an effort to take control of her own life, Keegan decides to find a place of her own. She comes across an ad for a roommate that works with her budget and is close to school. When she and her best friend go to take a look, not only do they find the perfect home, but she is lucky enough to be sharing this home with a hottie!The title of the book is a baseball reference which translates into a curve ball; Keegan is thrown many benders as she navigates her new freedom, new relationships and her new roommate, Camden.Bender is the first book in a four-part series and can be read as a stand alone. The other books in the series will be about Camden’s brothers.I think I liked this book because I needed something that was just easy and light reading. Plus a sexy dominate male always makes for a good read. Again, the writing started off a little rough but it did get better. Stick with this one you won’t be disappointed. | 3.0 |
| 5506 | A dangerous mission on North Korean soil and the accurate depiction of Korean-American women's plight got me interested in this book. The exciting and action filled days of the likable main characters, along with their individual struggles with abandonment and trust issues kept me glued to the pages. I found myself guessing at every clever twist and turn the story took. The way the story centered on current world affairs, along with well researched material makes this a read not to be missed! | 5.0 |
| 5507 | Devil in a handbag was filled with drama, suspense, Sean Wright gave just enough to part 1 of this series; however left you wanting more of crazy ass Rawnie. Can't wait for part 2. | 5.0 |
| 5508 | This book contains a lot of background information on when and how to fast for the most effective weight loss possible. I love the explanations the author gives about all the benefits of Intermittent Fasting and it makes me want to start right away. | 5.0 |
| 5509 | This book was very slow to get into, once I finally got about 1/3 of the way through it got better. | 2.0 |
| 5510 | Review of Locked Together by Michelle AbbottLocked together is book two in the series. You do need to read book one in order to understand where this book is, otherwise it will be like a cross-country trip with Tom-Tom, you’ll get to leave Indianapolis three times. (True story, thanks Tom-Tom) It’s quite confusing, frustrating, and you’ll be lucky if you don’t strangle whomever you are traveling with. Wars have started over less, so save some trouble and read book one first, okay?I really enjoyed book one. I thought that the storyline was more on the original side than anything I had recently read when it came through. It was a bit on the “soft” side considering it was about slavery and forbidden love, but it was worth the read. Now, book two picks up where book one left off. We have Savannah feeling horrible that the love of her life, Kayden (the slave), was sent back to be retrained at the Compound. (The Compound is where slaves are born and trained.) Instead of going to jail (you’ll just have to read book one to know why) she picks going to the Compound instead so she can be with her true love Kayden.I’m slightly less than excitable about this book. The reason being the naivety that made Savannah lovable in book one, really annoyed me in book two. It was obvious that “humans” didn’t view the “neanderthals” as people at all on the outside of the Compound so it shouldn’t have shocked her that they were treated worse than rats in a cage. I mean, come on already.And the completely sweet, endearing amazement that Kayden had in book one that a human could love a slave?! It was so over the top in this book that I wanted to cry in frustration. Their relationship was just over-wrought with flowery confessions from him and out of the blue carnal desires from her. I mean who really feels like humping while in the worst kind of jail cell imaginable with a couple “troublemaking” slaves to watch. Sounds like a fun go round eh?Now as for the story as a whole. It had a ton of potential. It could have taken the dark erotic genre by storm and been what all other authors in the genre aspire to be, but at every turn it felt like the author got scared of where she was going and backed out before it went there. It was a confused and jumbled storyline that really left me feeling bereft. I will go ahead and let you know that the ending for the book made finishing the story/series worthwhile. I’m always game for a good HEA and Savannah and Kayden get theirs. It’s just the getting there that was bumpy.I give the storyline in this book three stars and the smutty parts are two steamy-ish panties. Not quite damp… but not bone dry either.A Mommy’s a Book Whore review. | 3.0 |
| 5511 | This is light, fun reading with a slew of odd ball characters straight from Agatha Christie. Good for all age groups | 4.0 |
| 5512 | ****I received this in exchange for my honest feedback.****I did enjoy this book. It began with the mystery of the murder of Macie's sister, Karen. Rylan, her sister's boyfriend was cleared as a suspect, but the suspicion of guilt was still a cloud over his head, as the murder had never been solved.The writer laid a foundation and built upon it with mystery, romance, and some sexual heat. This was a fast paced mystery that kept you intrigued as the story developed.My only 'Cons' to this book did not keep me from giving it a five star review.1. It was mentioned that Macie's parents still suspected Rylan of being involved in Karen's murder. I think it would have been interesting to know their reaction to Macie and Dylan's relationship.2. I would have liked more detail about the person who committed the crime and how/why it was done. Don't get me wrong, the information is provided. I would just like to have been given more detail.3. I would also have liked more detail on Dylan's background.These things did not take away from the book. This book just made you want more of it. | 5.0 |
| 5513 | there were times that I thought that this was a child's book. I will not bother to go on to the next book. I felt that this book was pretty silly at times and the story was predictable, with little for me to recommend it to others. | 3.0 |
| 5514 | Totally enjoyable as all her other books have been, and I have read them. The way she puts the stories together fascinates me. I would recommend this book to all romance readers. | 5.0 |
| 5515 | Though you know where the story is headed by the preface, it still was very well written. As a reader, I became vested in the main characters and journeyed with them as they progressed through their adventure. | 4.0 |
| 5516 | This is the fourth in the Pendergast series. Although Relic and Reliquary are decent, Cabinet of Curiosities is where I recommend to start. Still life with Crows is a great sort if stand alone to the first of the books, and it has a great mystery and more details about Pendergast who us a very unique character who teems up with a very unique teen to solve a frightening mystery. They book was in great condition and is now part of my "to be signed by author" collection. | 5.0 |
| 5517 | This is a touchy subject, and many authors are pretty black and white when writing about such things. This is not a black and white book. No one is completely evil, or completely good. Author does a great job of showing this. While graphic, as it must be, considering the subject, it was not gratuitously so.Fine writer! | 5.0 |
| 5518 | This is a great first book from this author! Loved the way she gave us the back story! Her characters are well developed! She makes us feel the heat between them! I was even able to feel the hesitation when they reconnect! Can't wait for book 2! | 5.0 |
| 5519 | This book is all of those. You will not be sorry to have read this book. So amazing a true love story to warm your heart. | 5.0 |
| 5520 | When I first started reading this book on my Kindle I didn't finish it for some reason, I do not remember why (which is not unusual for people my age - Ha Ha!). When I started reading it again and it was a very good book. I guess I was having an off day, too busy, or something the first go around. I would recommend this book. Thank you. | 5.0 |
| 5521 | A great first novel. Held my interest, and kept me guessing till the end. Won't spoil the plot but it's definitely a good read, I recommend to mystery lovers. | 5.0 |
| 5522 | Lucy was a wonderful mother she deserved to be happy.I'm was glad that she met Evan..They went through a lot before they were together.Evan is a good man.I'm happy they found each other to give to each other that they gave to others.Thank you Ruby Miller | 5.0 |
| 5523 | When your too tired to read book, TV too lame to even bother, this is a great way to relax. | 5.0 |
| 5524 | After reading "The Do Over", I loved the story and the characters - except Rick. Now, after this book, I find it unbelievable but I'm now #TeamRick | 4.0 |
| 5525 | Ate this book right up! Wishing is was longer and gave more details at the end. Still want to smack the crap out of Rhye. | 5.0 |
| 5526 | This is my second read by this author and as with first I enjoyed this book. The author manages to keep your interest throughout. I think with each read it keeps getting better. I am looking forward to reading more of the series. I enjoy revisiting characters from the previous book it gives you a familiar feeling. I think I read more by this author. | 4.0 |
| 5527 | This hole series was amazing I'm glad I read it the story was so catching I just couldn't put it down | 5.0 |
| 5528 | I have not reviewed all of the books yet but here is my review for Darkness Falls (Reveler #1) by Erin KellisonMalcolm Rook was recruited by the Chimera as a teenager. Now Malcolm is hunting the Reve for new recruits with the rarest of talents.Jordan Lane is headed to the Envoi for a so called girls night out with her sister, one that she has spent everything she has to attend. Jordan has read so much about this place and it not so sure this is such a good idea.As they delve into their dreamworlds Jordan and Malcolm's paths cross and it is not long before Jordan realises this is more than a girls night out. With her sister mixed up in something dangerous, Jordan is determined to find out what is really going on. Malcolm knows it won't be long before Jordan become the target but will she trust him and can he trust himself.I found myself enthralled within Darkness Fall's storyline from the very beginning and fell in love with the strength and emotions of the characters and their stories. Praise to Erin Kellison for an amazing start to a new series and I look forward to the next instalment. | 5.0 |
| 5529 | Claim Me, like book one Release me doesn’t have as much angst or other turmoil in it, but there is just something there. The story picks back up and I find myself sucked right back into their ongoing struggles.By book 2 Nikki seems to have most of her issues in check. Well I don’t think they’ll ever really be in check since she’ll always have the desire, but she seems to be accepting that and working on moving on. This book covers more of Damien’s secrets and while he works to deal with them in his own way. Most importantly though, Damien is back in full force. He still has all those controlling things we’ve grown to love in our alpha-males.The book isn’t without some flaws. As much as I love the series I wouldn’t be doing the site justice if I didn’t mention them. There are a few small continuity errors from book 1 and 2, nothing horrible. There are also some of the typical romance novel issues, lip licking things of that nature.One thing I love about how J. Kenner writes is her ability to really set a scene. The descriptions that she writes are amazing. There are times it’s almost too much. Nothing really “thrilling” happens in Claim Me. There are no car chases or bombings, but more secrets are revealed. Relationships are tested. The reading becomes more about their personal connection than what physical threat they will survive through.As always the sex is great. There is some kink but not 50′s kink. Just sexy kink. :)I think that’s part of why I love this story so much, it’s almost normal. Just the two of them working through their problems and learning to grow together. It’s not rip your heart out turmoil, but it’s also not super fluff. The whole Stark Trilogy finds a nice middle ground and rides it out. | 5.0 |
| 5530 | I did not give this five stars as it is not the best in the series. That being said, I cannot wait for the next book in the installment. I love keeping up with Emma, Vida, Roger and all the gang. Mary Daheim has a great fan in me.....more please and soon!! | 4.0 |
| 5531 | Poor Dr. Shannon Frasier is really having a bad couple of days. During a dinner party at her house, a man is shot and killed in front of her house. Then her junkie sister shows up for an extended visit. On top of all that, her father has a serious health crisis. All that would be bad enough, but then a threatening anonymous caller begins harassing her to find out what the murder victim on her front yard said before expiring.Shannon has even bigger problems, because when she was in medical school, her fiance was shot and died in her arms. Although she was in the process of becoming a doctor, she was powerless to save her wounded fiance. That left her with doubts about her abilities, as well as something of a "post traumatic" response when she encounters gunshot victims in her work. She does have a new boyfriend, pathologist Dr. Mark Gilbert. Her unresolved feelings for her dead fiance, however, are also preventing her from moving forward in her latest relationship.Things get a more complicated when it turns out that Shannon's sister Megan, who hasn't been out of rehab for very long, knew the dead man. They had been in rehab together, so the victim was also a pretty sketchy guy. Megan was fleeing yet another abusive relationship when she asked Shannon to take her in. When Megan's boyfriend also turns up dead, the police begin to question whether the Frasier sisters don't know more than they're telling. An interesting complication occurs when the investigating officer seems to have more than a professional interest in Shannnon.Eventually, the mysterious caller makes personal contact in frightening and increasingly violent ways. Mark urges Shannon to get a gun, but given her tragic history with firearms, she's unwilling to consider the subject. All of this stress also begins to take a toll on her professional life as well.The book did lead up to a pretty thrilling conclusion, and the story moved along at a rapid pace. Shannon's relationship with Mark, who is much more religious than she is (even with a pastor as a father!) also develops in an interesting manner. The two shootings (the boyfriend and the front lawn guy) are both sort of glossed over and not really explored much, to my mind. Of course, those are sort of peripheral events, but still, I would have liked them to be explained and tied up in a neater fashion. That's a small quibble with an otherwise enjoyable and suspenseful read!I received a copy of Critical Condition from BookLook Bloggers in exchange for this review. | 3.0 |
| 5532 | do not expect too much. There is quite little stuff that I marked and this is always a sign that there is little useful content | 3.0 |
| 5533 | I enjoy Patrick Taylor's stories of the Fingal O'Reilly series. So I am looking forward to this read. I will share this book as I have hisothers. | 4.0 |
| 5534 | This series of book hooked me with the first book, Naked in Death" and hasn't released since. The characters are addictive and have become old friends that I look forward to seeing what's been going on in their lives. The plots always keep me buried in the pages. I always hate to see the book end, but since I reread the series at least once a year I never miss my friends for long. I share this author with people all the time, in fact I've hooked my brother, son and daughter over the years. | 5.0 |
| 5535 | Not for me. This story combines a great idea/thought experiment (the investigation into the murder of a post-ice age man) with bad science and the worst of the new age ideas of a matriarchal culture. Too bad really. Great idea. But the build up of stilted language, obvious plotting, bad cultural history made me bounce off the story pretty early on. | 1.0 |
| 5536 | I was supposed to finish this book for a book club. I tried ny best but I could never get into it. It's for those who are into Politics, and foreign affairs, and such. I'm not too keen on that, so I found the book boring. | 2.0 |
| 5537 | this book has honestly proved that in the most twist of life events love can happen. it's truly a fairytale type love story. hands down the best I have ever read. I had a thought from the beginning on. until it finally came out and the things that came about I was shocked. I will definitely read this book again at a later date | 5.0 |
| 5538 | He is always a good writer but I would love to read another page turner by him. But I will always buy his books. Even a 4 star rating is better than most novels out there. | 4.0 |
| 5539 | I don't think a whole lot of Beth Moore books. I find them uninspiring and rather boring. Total waste of hard earned money! | 1.0 |
| 5540 | After China unleashes what is dubbed the Eleventh Plague, or P11, the United States has collapsed and all that is left are salvagers roaming in tiny groups, slavers searching for people to kidnap, loosely affiliated military groups, and small settlements where people try to recreate what they remember from before the Collapse. Stephen is part of a salvager family now made up of just himself and his father. After a freak accident gravely injures his father, Stephen joins a small settlement, but is very distrustful and always wants to run.Slowly, Stephen discovers that there are others like him, bearing the scars of their dystopian world. The Eleventh Plague is a story of friendship and the invisible chains that bind us to others and finding your own path and not always doing what others expect you to do. The book is an easy, quick read. There are a few twists and turns here and there making it very hard to put it down. I loved it! | 5.0 |
| 5541 | New York author T. Wrage fulfills her passion for writing with this well constructed novel THE BED AND BREAKFAST, her fourth novel: as she states, `the drive and desire to create places and characters with depth, where readers can go and escape the hardships that life sometimes thrusts upon them is my greatest aspiration.'In this novel T. Wrage creates a story whose main character is actually a place - the Victorian style 100+ year old elegant home built by a doctor and boasts seven bedroom suites, two on each floor, has gained the sheen of a well tendered antique through the years and is now a Bed and Breakfast, the Discovery Inn. Wrage describes the house in detail before introducing the owner and the house tenders who make this a most desirable Vermont escape for couples - a place where many people come to find solace, romance, and peaceful tranquility, which they find easily within the walls designed with comfort in mind fill its promises. There is a delightful hitch: the spirit of the deceased Doctor Watson remains in the house, not a frightful spirit but a congenial `host'. Wrage introduces the guests room by room with just enough history to make them credible and early on allows the house ghost/spirit to enter the story with another bit of history: "It was the coldest day on record for a December that anyone could remember, when a figure of a man appeared in the home of the deceased Doctor Watson. His wife who survives him stated, "He appeared right in front of me as though he were still alive, I stood there stunned and he reached out to me, as I fell to my knees in disbelief, he disappeared as quickly as he had shown himself." Perry [the current owner] looked up from the clipping and added, "This was the first encounter with the good doctor and from this day on, he has continued to be seen in the house, we really do not know why he continues to dwell here, we only know he does."Basically this is a romance novel that deals with the daily routines of the visiting guests and their interactions both with each other and with the other guests, but there is a mystery afoot that involves the spirit(s) and that is the driving force that makes T. Wrage's novel takes flight. She manages to invite the reader into the atmosphere she has so carefully described so that the arrival of the new spirit (and the tale of murder) holds the well-prepared attention until the mystery is manifest. This is a solid little book, not in the class with the Great American Novel, but on that will most assuredly provide the reader with an enthralling adventure for those quiet nights of curling up with a good book. Grady Harp, January 14 | 4.0 |
| 5542 | 5 STRANGER STARS!"If the start of a relationship is forced but the situation of force changes, is the relationship still tainted forever?"OH MY WORD! Sarah Ann Walker does it again. I'm speechless, mind-f****d, and deeply disturbed! WOW!Sadie has the perfect husband, perfect family, perfect life. Well that's the impression I got. Then she opens her journal... I had several different opinions of Sadie, at first I thought she was just in a deep depression. And I kept thinking; Why? What's so awful about her life? Why does she dance with death so often? My Dear Stranger starts showing up when Sadie is 16 years old. Please stay with me, I might start rambling. AT FIRST, I think Stranger is comforting, loving, maybe even healing...He shows up, then he's gone again. Leaving me wondering if he's real. Is he real?Sadie is complex, complicated, crazy, I think. I was questioning my sanity, while hanging out in Sadie's head. I honestly had no idea what was to come. What was reality? Is she suffering from split personality disorder? WHAT'S REAL?The whole book kept me guessing. I was wrapped and trapped into the story, looking for clues, anything!!! And even after I finished, I am still thinking back wondering if I missed something.MY DEAR STRANGER- at the back of my mind I kept making guesses. At one point I thought Sadie might be My Dear Stranger. That's how screwed my mind was. I guessed you once, but through my confusion, I totally forgot. I WAS SHOCKED! FLABBERGASTED!ANOTHER HIGHLY EMOTIONAL EXCEPTIONAL STORY!If you haven't read a book by Sarah Ann Walker, you need to. Completely Original, Mind Bending, Compelling Writing! It's not like reading a average book, it's more of an experience! | 5.0 |
| 5543 | This is a true story of young love mixed with the heartbreaking sadness of war. The author, Artis Henderson, describes in full detail the courtship and eventual marriage to Miles Henderson. He gets deployed to Iraq as an army helicopter pilot and by the title-you know he never returns.The heartache Artis feels is so real, that it leaves you weary to keep reading about the heartache.The loss is repeated over a series of chapters that made me want to be done with this book in a hurry! This review isn't meant to minimize her loss, but the story went on longer then necessary. | 3.0 |
| 5544 | This is by far the best mystery I have read in a long time.Lots of fun lots of mystery.This book had me laughing so hard I was literally crying at one point my 27 year old asked me what was so funny so I told him he was laughing to.Someone should turn it into a movie it would definatly get an Award. | 5.0 |
| 5545 | this author has a fun sense of writing style and combines serious subject matter with humor and grace - lots of action too | 5.0 |
| 5546 | I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.I'm a sucker for a good YA read, and this book really blew me away. I had originally picked it up for a short read but immediately found myself unable to stop. The writing and pacing in the book trick you into reading for much longer than originally intended!I loved this story and am even willing to forgive a cliffhanger ending to issue it a full 5 star rating. Della is a beautifully broken foster kid who, upon reaching her 18th birthday, finds out she who her mother is and that she's inherited a house in North Carolina. Poor Della ends up learning a lot more about her family and the inheritance of some truly amazing powers. The family she stumbles into was one of the best parts of the book. The heart and warmth between all of those characters was so genuine and "real," even when the circumstances were rather magical.Oh, and of course the book has some yummy YA romance as a bonus. Through Della's new cousin, Cash, we meet Dove. He's your typical hottie, with brains and some of his own unique powers. While Della is trying to find herself, she still has time to notice this boy, for which I am thankful. Here's hoping the next book gives even more of this wonderful tale and it has lots more action and romance to come. | 5.0 |
| 5547 | very good reading and the parts I didn't understand I think he explains very well on his youtube video. I recommend everyone watch it! | 5.0 |
| 5548 | Disappointed in this Robyn Carr book. It was slow and not much of the excitement that most of her books have. Still love her as an author and will continue to read her books. | 3.0 |
| 5549 | I haven't finished this story yet, but wondered if anyone else had problems with the font sizes. The typeface is very small, yet when adjusting the size only the size of the Chapter Titles gets larger. Any other readers experiencing this difficulty? | 4.0 |
| 5550 | Ed Material | 5.0 |
| 5551 | I loved how the story between Nicholas and Jill played out. It was such a good story. I knew when I downloaded it, it was a short story but it still left me wanting more. Hopefully the author writes more about these two. I would love to read it. | 4.0 |
| 5552 | I have read a few books on this topic written for mortals like me & this has been by far the best book that explained the topic to most part. The idea behind the book is that this very complex and intriguing topic would be explained in simple terms with the reader being asked to understand Pythagoras theorem only. The idea of clocks moving slowly is explained really well with this approach but the best explanation in my view is the concept of absolute space, while I did not feel the same about space-time, even though the author had made immense effort to do so. While I understand the topic is too complex without fundamental understanding basic algebra the premise of knowing only Pythagoras theorem is very short lived in the book, also I would have liked to more about Newton’s view of space and time than what is made available in the book, still I commend the author for writing such a great book and recommend this book as best starter on this topic. | 4.0 |
| 5553 | I thought it was a very interesting take on the zombie craze. It had the usual violence and sex, but it was well written to keep me interested in the story. | 4.0 |
| 5554 | Love the Megalodon Team!! | 5.0 |
| 5555 | This is a fantastic series that keeps you on the edge of your seat! I am eagerly looking forward to the 3rd book! | 5.0 |
| 5556 | I don’t usually find books like this entertaining, but there was something about this one that continues to get at my heart strings. Perhaps it’s the way the fictional tale of Rebecca Winter seems so real, or feels real. This book takes you through a tale of what could happen when money, and glory fades. Getting older sucks, and well here is a rediscovery of life, love, and so much more.Fans of fiction will find this to be a heartwarming, and beautiful novel with a lot of heart at the helm. There are moments of comedy, surprise, and many other elements to find here. I definitely enjoyed it and found the condensed version appealing and wonderful all the same. This book is a really good story of starting over, especially after the former life starts to turn away and a new one must begin. It just feels real. | 5.0 |
| 5557 | I really enjoyed No Strings Attached, so I knew I’d probably enjoy Tempted by the Soldier. Who can resist a broken war hero and an insecure woman with trust issues that have smoking hot chemistry? I know I certainly can’t. I really liked Nate and Lilly from the start. Lilly is ridiculously feisty and has a giant chip on her shoulder where Nate is concerned and rightfully so. The banter between these two is spectacular and really amped things up in the story. The sexual chemistry is also off the charts, even when I was feeling so bad for Lilly because Nate was a jerkface.Nicolette Day does an amazing job of delving into both Nate and Lilly’s issues. Nate is really broken to the point of feeling guilty for being alive. Lilly’s mother did a number on her, leaving her afraid of being abandoned again and not trusting those around her. The way feelings grow between these two is great and I loved watching them both start to deal with their deep seated problems. Of course they all weren’t figured out overnight, but they weren’t just swept under the rug either.I look forward to reading more by Nicolette. I really enjoy her writing style and her characters. Her books run the gamut from heartwarming to sexy to heartbreaking. She’s definitely got a fan in me. | 4.0 |
| 5558 | Cute book. This was a gift for a budding ballerina who is 4. She thought it was cute and reads it over and over. | 4.0 |
| 5559 | I am looking at the book from a grand parents perspective, as I am a blessed PawPaw of six grand children, one a sweet girl experiencing autism. I believe this book is already helping me and other family members with our girl. I like it that Alan is involved in therapy with the children as well as writing about their experiences with autism. His writing is easy to understand and the examples of application are very helpful. Also the resources given are helping to get even more out of what he has exposed us to. | 5.0 |
| 5560 | This book is very much like Hitchhikers Guide. If you liked that series, you'll like this too. I honestly wish it was a bit longer - the characters and world Reid created are funny and engaging. | 5.0 |
| 5561 | A good read for those interested in learning about options trading. Easy to read and understand. I would suggest coupling the reading with experiential learning though. | 3.0 |
| 5562 | WARNING: This novella contains explicit sex scenes (including BDSM) and is for mature 18+ readers only.So I met Megan Keith at the Indie Authors Down Under event at the Gold coast in March... I found a lot of new authors and got lots of new books to read... and I was lucky in that this was available free that weekend and I have finally gotten around to reading Eraser!This book has given me a new meaning to "Yes Sir" - this is a short Novella that packs a punch. It covers BDSM so as the warning in the synopsis says if this type of content offends you this book is not for you.The story is about Mackenzie who works in a bar, one of the patrons is a mysterious man who visits once a week. He orders the same drink, scotch on the rocks, (a man with taste - I love the brand that he drinks!) He drinks alone, but he never leaves that way.But this time he has turned his attention on Mackenzie. Instead of feeling nervous Mackenzie is enthralled, intrigued… and aroused.Mackenzie has felt attracted to this man since he walked into the bar, so when he tells her to sit and have a drink with him, she does.This Novella is a great example of a short read with great erotic writing and I would say to anyone who likes this genre to one-click.totally awesomeQuoting Megan - "This was originally written as a stand alone short story but after numerous requests for more, it has recently been turned into a series. Book two, Eraser Blue is now available".thank goodness she listened to her fans... I was glad I got book 2 there on my kindle waiting for me to dive straight back in! | 4.0 |
| 5563 | How many ways can I say I love the Gabrini men! Mallory Monroe is a genius. She produces every time. Sal has finally made Gemma his, and getting there was as traumatic as all the other stories. Who would have thought to introduce the mother. Oh my God, this book was so good. As usual, can't wait to see what's next. Wonder if it will be the cousins in Maine. | 5.0 |
| 5564 | I got my first apt. and I wanted something that will help me to keep my new place, clean, clear and organize.. and some ways not to over do it, or over spend on decoration or stuff.... it help me to recycle stuff that i have and use it without spening so much money... got some great ideas how to have my place the way i wanted and be happy...I hope with this review can help others | 5.0 |
| 5565 | Oh Emily did a wonderful job giving us more Lucas and Sienna. This story picks exactly where Devoured left off; the video. I am not going to spoil anything but this book was greatness. Sienna had to put up with a bunch of crazy due to the Ex we all have grown to hate Sam but she stays strong and shows Lucas why he needs to stay with her. Lucas also gives us a secret we have all been dying to know; what exactly does Sam have on him? Well read this book to get the answer but it's wow and then at the end we hear more truths. Sad that this is over but I loved this series and to me it was worth the wait. Thank you Emily. | 5.0 |
| 5566 | A great addition to the story line! Dharma and Prime expanded two of the base characters by giving insight into their views. Things are also getting pretty dark too, really dark. The hatred of the Infected is growing and the forces wanting to round them up into camps and kill them are getting stronger. We also get to add in a new view of things from the after life, things are heading towards a big fight and they get some help from beyond. | 5.0 |
| 5567 | ..liked the characters, though eventually clunky the plot moved along nicely, great locations. But then, the resolution...Captain Scarlet in the Library with an RPG. I get the reason for the murder but what explains the murderers initial relationship with our detective hero? Oh... The killer is just insane is not enough. Mammy Potter also writes dialect terribly. This is the first time I felt like skipping the last 30 pages of a book after such a time investment... | 2.0 |
| 5568 | I nestled down with Leviathan, expecting to be drawn into a world of hold-on-to-your-seat thrills. First, the novel was written by Tim Curran, and the guy never disappoints. The cover also displayed a prehistoric marine reptile – you don’t get many of them in stories these days. I am a long time dinosaur-fanatic, dating back to pre-school. I have always held a special place in my heart for plesiosaurus and ichthyosaurus, those prehistoric monsters residing in the depths of the ancient oceans. I also love beaches on the Atlantic. So, prehistoric marine reptiles invading a small island on the eastern seaboard? What’s not to like?The book surpassed my anticipated pleasure. The reptiles were superbly described, the seaside descriptions had the right feel (although, I think Mr. Curran was envisioning a Pacific beach with rock cliffs when he wrote the book – not the smooth sandy beaches of the southeastern United States where the action was taking place), and the plot was downright creative. He had to get these reptiles appearing in the present day – and he came up with a doozy of an explanation for their appearance. The description of the creature doing battle with a lighthouse was reminiscent of the classic short story The Fog Horn by Ray Bradbury. Then, of course, is the mandatory attack on the village… a dinosaur lover’s dream, and the description is to “die for”. Is the plot fairly predictable? Sure, but the ride to get there is a blast. | 5.0 |
| 5569 | The Body Fat Breakthrough is a great easy to use book. There is a lot of good information in this book and I can't wait to try it. The book is well written and the author has done a great job. | 4.0 |
| 5570 | This book is about making passive income through outsourcing different types of tasks and projects.This title starts out by answering the question of who should outsource and gives a few various types of relatable scenarios.Next, there are a list of reasons why outsourcing work will help you. There is then a wealth of information on how to go about outsourcing a job, where to turn to, and ideas on what sort of jobs you can and may want to outsource.I would recommend this book to people that want to learn more about passive income or outsourcing projects. | 5.0 |
| 5571 | I love books about the old Masters.They are filled with facts and fiction.I am reading the Czanne Chase now and have read the Last Fabrage Egg. | 4.0 |
| 5572 | Cael McAvoy and his friends live in the Heartland, where corn grows in spades, but Heartland’s people can’t eat it. In fact, some would say the corn is alive. One thing is for sure, it fuels everything that the Empyreans need, in their kingdom in the clouds, while Heartland’s citizens survive on scraps, because the land can’t grow anything else. Cael is, however, captain of the Big Sky Scavengers, and they’re pretty darn good at what they do, even if the mayor’s son and his crew constantly try to sabotage them. Life is hard, but not terrible, until the love of his life, Gwennie, gets Obligated to someone else, someone he hates. Soon, however, Cael and his friends discover a patch of fresh veggies and fruit growing amidst the corn, and what it signifies could change the lives of the Heartlanders, but what to do? If Cael thought life was interesting before, it’s about to get downright scary, and it certainly doesn’t help that his sister has run away, leaving him with a father that he feels does nothing to help the family and a mother who is crippled by tumors.Most of you know by now that I love anything that Chuck Wendig writes, and his first foray into YA is a winner, inside and out. I love the world of the Heartland, where corn will attack you if you linger too long in the fields and the Blight can strike anyone at any time, causing horrible mutations and, sometimes, insanity. If you’re already a fan of his work, you know how good Wendig is at imagery, and it’s on fine display here, in this post- apocalyptic world that echoes, in some ways, the Wild West, but with hoverboards and of course, killer corn. Perhaps among one of the creepiest elements of this book is the Lottery, which one family wins every year, awarding the winner a trip to the sky, to live in promised luxury. Yet, the reader gets the distinct impression that heading to the clouds may not be all it’s cracked up to be, but you won’t find out in this installment. Since Cael’s sister has hitched a ride into the sky, I’m sure we’ll find out more in the next book, but the wait will be excruciating, at least for this reader. If you like your dystopian heavy on the creepy, with plenty of rebellious and strong characters, you’re in for a real treat. This one will appeal to teens and adults alike, and it’s not to be missed! | 5.0 |
| 5573 | Another good book by Lori Wilde. Read it over the weekend, was a little different than what I thought, but it was worth reading and I always look forward to her books, especially the series so I can find out what happens to the people that she writes about. Read her books! | 5.0 |
| 5574 | I found the book a slow read. It picked up a bit at the end, but I was disappointed. The "Still Life" referred to the prose. | 3.0 |
| 5575 | I thought the backstory of the characters could have been developed (date I say fleshed out)? More, but overall a very enjoyable read! | 4.0 |
| 5576 | Blood Song, perhaps the most enjoyable book I've read during my 20 years of reading fantasy. I was very excited when Tower Lord was finally published, eager with anticipation. Now, I can only shake my head with frustration and sorrow. I don't like to give 2 star review to this book, especially since its obvious that Ryan, alongside with Sanderson and Rothfuss is the top notch fantasy writers of our time. But I hope that he and his publishers will read these reviews, and re-think the direction of future books!- Tower lord introduced multiple new point of views, whilst Vaelin only got a few shallow chapters, the story focuses strongly on new main characters.- It was very hard to remember all the new characters names, creating lots of confusion. As a reader we encounter lots of battles and tragedies, ultimately failing to create any emotional reaction.- Whilst Blood Song felt almost unnaturally well written, sucking the readers emotional invest into every page and character, Tower Lord does none of this. Instead it feels like we're introduced with lots of side stories and page filling story arches.I remember reading somewhere that Ryan had already finished writing the whole series before publishing Blood Song. My educated guess says that the publishers wanted to stretch the story, make more money and forcing Ryan to re-write his drafts on tower lord, becoming this George R.R. Martin alike standard clone. Why try to mimic George R.R. Martin now, when Blood Song has already shown to be much better..? I sincerely hope that Tower Lord will be republished in the version Ryan wrote as a self published author!Greetings from Finland. | 2.0 |
| 5577 | In the land of Merenia, trouble is brewing. It all begins with unseasonably cold weather and a slain merman. Kidnapping, treachery, and magic combine to make this book a fantastic start to an epic fantasy.This book has several storylines branching out and re-converging as the author takes us on an epic journey. In a land where trolls attack travelers, where warring factions of mermaids battle to take control of a ancient prophecy, and where treacherous noblemen seek to overthrow the King, three siblings are faced with dangers they never knew existed. Rich folklore in this fantasy world comes to life as stories become reality for the three Castlecray children.This first book in the MER series was immediately captivating and very easy to read. I was swept away by the author's rich imagination, and this story was as imaginative as they come. I loved the characters in this story, particularly the Castlecray children, their old sea-faring grandfather, Noam, and both the King's sons. There is a beautiful, magical quality to this tale and I'll definitely read the next book in the series.I'd give this book 4.5 stars out of 5 because there are parts where it could have been edited better. Some of the descriptions are excessive, and this sometimes slowed the pacing. Overall, I thought this was a marvelously inventive book that I would recommend to fantasy lovers ages twelve and older. | 5.0 |
| 5578 | This book is a quick read, but the story and characters are well thought out and you feel like you read a complete story. I loved the relationship between brother and sister, and the hero and heroine was wonderful too. | 4.0 |
| 5579 | This one of the best books I have read about WWIi, written by a low end leader. The author was not a general but a LT. Leading a platoon. Really a down to earth look at life in the trenches. | 4.0 |
| 5580 | Yes, I got the message of Mae's employers quite early on. There was no reason to repeat it over and over. How many times do they have to pound it away? Does Eggers think we're all that dense? My copy is 486 pages and I vowed to read half to see if the plot varied at all, or if Mae finally developed into a person and not a ditzy stereotype, or if there was a single character that I cared about.None of these happened so I put it down. | 1.0 |
| 5581 | This is one fantasy that I just might have to try out! I'll definitely be reading the 2nd and 3rd books!!! | 5.0 |
| 5582 | I have thoroughly enjoyed every book that I have read by Deeanne Gist, which I think I've read them all. I was wrapped up in the Chicago World's Fair and the year of 1893. I felt like I was experiencing the fair myself.I enjoyed the complete story but I really appreciated how much history filled this fictional story. I felt like there was so much in this book and it and it had a perfect balance of fiction and history. I liked how Billy, the woman doctor... which wasn't popular at this time... and Hunter, the ranger, got past all of their frustrations and worked together with a share passion.They saw what was happening with young children, thanks to an infant being abandoned. As they were trying to find a place for this baby, their eyes were opened to the crimes being committed by young children. They were determined to figure how they could help change the lives of these children who were left in such hopeless situations.On a side note, I really like the cover of this book. I think it is beautiful, with the Ferris Wheel in the background and the beautiful lake. I'm looking forward to what Deanne Gist will write next!__________I received this book free from Howard Publishers in exchange for my honest opinion of this book. | 5.0 |
| 5583 | A real page turner. Believable characters in terrible circumstances. Well-written with a solid plot line. Did a good job with decent people doing very bad things. A very good read. | 5.0 |
| 5584 | Jemma and Damien shared a night of passion five years ago that resulted in their son, Dylan. Jemma disappeared after that one night. Damien accidentally finds Jemma when he is searching for a new puppy. He is in for a shock when he discovers a small boy there. The one night together will change their lives forever.I loved Elizabeth Lennox's writing style and can't wait to read more of her books. | 4.0 |
| 5585 | Not anne tylers type of book at all. Depressing and no up side to the story, Guess I should have known that from the title huh? lol | 1.0 |
| 5586 | I've read it three times. I love it. Good for a cold afternoon sitting in front of the fire snuggled withering a good blanket. | 5.0 |
| 5587 | One of the things that makes someone wise is opening to new questions that lead you down paths you never saw coming. I highly recommend Tina's book to everyone that breathes and thinks. Tina's book opened my eyes and my soul to areas I had thought I had clarity around my faith. I realized quickly into her book that I was still making choices based on beliefs from my religious upbringing. That is not to say those beliefs were wrong, just that they were not the whole picture and that they no longer served me. I was working from a lot of guilt places. I am beginning to see how I can let that go. Reading this book and working through the well thought out and insight filled exercises has helped me open new pathways for moving forward in my life. I learned new questions to ask that unlocked a deeper connection to my spirit. Buy this book for yourself and for everyone you love.Laura Atchison, International Bestselling author, What Would a Wise Woman Do? | 5.0 |
| 5588 | A great little read if your wanting to get more done at work. Declutter and demystify your life. Cool ideas for me to get my life together and have more calm. | 5.0 |
| 5589 | This book is outstanding. The format is user friendly and it covers the core with lots of examples. It is well worth the purchase. | 5.0 |
| 5590 | Not going to give anything away, but this felt a bit like the relative calm before the storm. It was basically all Mat, though we have a brief glimpse of the price Dougie is and will be paying for Mat's actions. Oh yeah, there are some surprise special guests as well. | 4.0 |
| 5591 | I fell in love with this series with this book. Andre and Devon are so extreme opposites that you could wait what twists and turns they are going to experience. It was because of Ms. Wright great writing that I bought the Beauvisage/Ravineau series. | 4.0 |
| 5592 | If I haven't read all the Hannah Swensen mysteries, must be close. While most of the time I can figure out who did it, sometimes she surprises me. I enjoy rereading the books just to visualizing the pictures she paints with the words. | 5.0 |
| 5593 | We enjoyed the King and Maxwell television series, but the book is more challenging reading than many and has a well plotted story. The book has time to give you the twists and turns of an imaginative author but there is enough reality to make it credible. I hope to read more books featuring these two characters, and I hope the series comes back on television. That will only make me want to read more books. | 5.0 |
| 5594 | If you are looking for a story that has pulse-pounding suspense, a love destined by fate, and a twist you never saw coming, then Chaysing Dreams is your perfect choice. Fate has a funny way of twisting and entwining the chords of our lives. What we carefully plan for our life is sometimes dismantled thread by thread until we are facing that which we have carefully ignored and hidden away. Fate is a cruel master, but a sweet friend. Choose thoughtfully and wisely the path you follow and always trust your instincts.Tess is considered an above average student, a very talented athlete, and a wonderful daughter and friend. While things in her life like school and sports seem to come easy for her, the only problem that she has is a reoccurring nightmare that she just can’t shake. In her dream she is running away from an unknown evil that is relentlessly pursuing her. She doesn’t understand what the dream means, but she can never forget the terror that it instills in her heart. As time passes, she comes across another confusing bump in her otherwise perfect life. His name is Chris. She is drawn to him in a way that she can’t explain, and no matter how hard she tries to get to know him, he continually draws her in only to push her away. Her disappointment simmers until she can take no more, and the explosion that follows will change her world forever.I very much enjoyed discovering the characters with the pages of this book. Each of them brought a special piece to the amazing mosaic that took shape before my eyes. Of all of the characters, Tess really touched me the most. I found her to be a very believable and beautiful character. It’s very easy to identify with her throughout her journey. She longs to live a full life, and in her mind that means meeting and exceeding all of her goals. She doesn’t factor love into her plans, and as a result, her world is turned upside down when love makes its grand entrance and begins to show her what she is missing out on. The chaos that Chris brings with him sends her mind into a wild frenzy, but once she is able to understand and accept her feelings toward him as genuine, she is then free to return his love. What she receives in return will transform her life and shape her into the extraordinary person that she was always meant to be.The pace was a little slow in the beginning, but once it picked up, there was no stopping it. The suspense and mystery that surrounds Chris and Tess will pull you in as you fall under their spell of heartache and strength. You will want to learn all of their secrets, but the truth always comes with danger as these secrets were never meant to see the light of day. I very much enjoyed reading this story, and I look forward to the next book in this trilogy. | 4.0 |
| 5595 | As a career manager in organizations obsessed with managing by buzzword, I am delighted to find such a scholarly and experienced concurring opinion. The book alternates between recounting the dismal evolution of "scientific" management and a memoir of the author's personal experience as a management consultant. It is frequently funny, albeit in a bittersweet way. Those who sign their correspondence with a string of certification-derived gibberish letters after their names need not read; people victimized by such will find this a hoot. | 5.0 |
| 5596 | Here was a patriot; trained for service, adapting himself to the rigidities of army life. Although learning to fly was his dream, it came hard- and he could easily 'wash-out'. At outbreak of WW II, he shuttled from assignment to assignment, ended evacuating personnel from Burma (just ahead of Japanese armies). On his own, he fought the Japanese from a Curtiss P-40 that he 'liberated'. With the enemy so near, he had many targets, as long as he used hit and run techniques. He operated outside of regular channels, reporting to Claire Chennault in China. When the Army Air Force absorbed the Flying Tigers, he commanded the successor- 23rd Fighter Group scoring 13 victories.The public, hungry for any good news, ate this up. It was made into a wartime movie.See:God Is My Co-Pilot,Born to Fly...the Hump: A WWII Memoir,The Burma Road: The Epic Story of the China-Burma-India Theater in World War II. | 3.0 |
| 5597 | The Olinguito is a small mammal that was recently discovered in the cloud forests of South America. I am happy that a children's book with a strong message of environmental conservation and speaking up for yourself has come out so quickly after discovery.Tomás the Galapagos Tortoise has many stories to tell. The rest of the animals in the Cloud Forest are tired of these stories, but Olinguito wants to hear the stories and finally makes his way down from the treetops. Tomás tells stories of his friend Lonesome George and his travels from the Galapagos to South America. Though these stories Olinguito finds confidence to tell his story.A great story with great messages. Written in English and Spanish with many real animals of the cloud forest to help spawn interests for kids.This book was provided for free in return for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 5598 | It was ok, but the author was over the top with the sex bit, she apparently has a real problem there and might want o seek mental help. | 2.0 |
| 5599 | The pace picked up about half way through the book. Before that it was fairly slow with a lot of review.I sighed with relief when there was finally more action - more like the rest of the series. I'm excited about reading the next book. | 4.0 |
| 5600 | THE RECKLESS ENGINEER was a great mystery. This had to be one of the best mysteries I have read in a long time. There was plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing right until the end. The characters were well-developed and I found myself relating to each of them on some level. It definitely drew me in.The only issue I had which was a small one but did affect my rating was that I found some scenes drawn out to the point I kept saying “come on get on with it”, which in turn I skipped reading some paragraphs. Having said that, as I got into the storyline, this wasn’t a problem and that was why I felt it a small issue.Rating 4Review by: KellyRCourtesy of My Book Addiction and More | 4.0 |
| 5601 | This is a great mystery, you will not be disappointed. The author does an amazing job of drawing the reader into the story and you won't be able to put it down until you know how it ends. I love reading every book that this Author writes, and was very pleased with this book. I love this new series! | 5.0 |
| 5602 | RAINING MEN AND CORPSES is the first book of the Raina Sun Murder Mystery Series.This light and entertaining tale is by turns funny, quirky, and sigh-worthy. Heroine Raina Sun is a graduate student with a lot on her plate, so it stands to reason that the one thing she doesn’t need to add to the mix is murder. But we all know how it is – just about the time you’re managing to juggle everything life serves up with a little finesse, here comes a flaming ball of… well, a flaming ball, and our girl gets a bunch of them. This leaves Raina juggling grad school, lack-a-money-itis, campus intrigue, friendship challenges, family secrets, a runaway grandmother, AND a hunky ex, along with that previously mentioned murder.Tan looks at all of this with humor and more than a touch of drama. Without delivering any spoilers, I can tell you that Anne R. Tan manages to weave all of Raina’s trials into an amusing mix that makes RAINING MEN AND CORPSES into a beach perfect read.**Review copy provided by author** | 3.0 |
| 5603 | I totally enjoyed the twists, turns and sexiness of Wanted! Looking forward to reading the next books in this series! | 5.0 |
| 5604 | Sometimes I think the beauty of the passing years is that gradually you begin to care less about what other people think about you. It's very freeing. Although, come to think of it, maybe it's a bad thing, too!So, perhaps you think you don't have anything to learn from this book. But you would be so wrong! Jennifer Dukes Lee writes about the many ways we seek approval, and how destructive that need can be. And it isn't always about beauty or personality or even the desire to be loved by friends and family.In Jennifer's case, she writes of a moment in her professional life when she realized she was trying to be a certain kind of person for the benefit of her co-workers. As a reporter for the Des Moines Register, she was sent to vie for a viewing slot for the execution of Timothy McVeigh, who killed 168 people at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City with a truck bomb.While making her way to the signup sheet for the press lottery, she realized she didn't want to be there; she didn't want this so-called opportunity. "My feet stopped moving," she writes. "I stood under the late-afternoon sun, near the prison, feeling like another kind of prisoner."Can anyone relate to wanting to uphold an image in front of your colleagues? I sure could! A newsroom is one of those places you absolutely have to maintain a facade of toughness, if not cynicism. Jennifer also writes about trying to gain approval in the home, at church, in front of other moms, and in many other places and situations where self-judgment and recrimination lurk.Reading Jennifer's book, you'll have a chance to think of where your need for attention, or love, or approval lies. And she urges us to finally let go. "I want to let people know that they matter to God, they matter to others, and they matter to me," she concludes. "Not because of the size of their jeans, their bank accounts, or their influence, but simply because of the size of their God." | 5.0 |
| 5605 | This series just keeps surprising me. I adored! Emmy! She was smart and sassy just the way I like 'em. And OH MY Hunter (Liam)...enough said. I loved that this book gave some background of Ems and Hunter before getting into the bones. I was a little afraid it was going to start off where Ruger and Sophie's book left off but NO NEED for worries. This book pushed ALL my buttons! Just enough angst and the "wild" parts leapt off the pages. Although I had preordered this book before publication this author has now become a MUST READ for me! The series just builds and grows by leaps and bounds. Love the continuation and the back story. This book is OFF THE CHARTS! for me! In my top 5 reads of 2014!!!!I just finished this book and I already want to re-read it! Now that's a book worth buying! | 5.0 |
| 5606 | Well, that took longer than I thought. I finally finished this book last night, it took me a whole week to read. I did enjoy it but I found it lagged a little in the middle. I would pick it up and get through a few pages before I found myself dozing off. The protagonist Jonathan Blair and the mystery of where the curate, John Maypole went kept me coming back for more (and motivating me to read while sitting up).Blair, mining engineer and cartographer, recently returned to Wigan, England from Africa after an expedition with Bishop Hannay. Wigan is a mining town, owned for the last five hundred years or more by the Hannay family.Blair is an outsider, born in Wigan but raised in America, he found his true home in Africa and is eager to return. Hannay dangles an exploration commission to Africa, like a carrot in front of Blair's nose. When Blair is able to discover the whereabouts of the reverend John Maypole the Bishop will fund Blair's return to Africa.John Maypole was engaged to the Bishop's daughter Charlotte. Surprisingly, Charlotte is cold and uncooperative toward Blair and he uncovers very little about their relationship and where John might have gone.Blair sometimes seems a tireless glutton for punishment but he's endearing for his lack of charm and his wickedly sarcastic wit. 'Charlotte's response to some riposte from Earnshaw was a basilisk stare that would have plunged a normal man into silence, but the member of Parliament maintained a confident air of satisfaction. Which was why politicians were assassinated, Blair thought, because nothing else would faze them.'I wasn't crazy about the romantic portion of the story at first. When the relationship began it felt very separate from everything else that was going on. But I did enjoy the details about mining and the descriptions of the mines, the miners and the dangerous conditions underground. The author describes the landscape both under and above ground vividly, the secondary characters are interesting and sometimes frightening and the ending was very satisfying. I'm glad I stuck with this one and finished. | 4.0 |
| 5607 | Even if you have never known anyone who suffered from this such horrible abuse, you can related to main character, Christine almost immediately. When a novel is written so well that readers feel, actually feel the pain and turmoil of those involved, it says so much for the author. Brandi Kennedy made my heart rate accelerate and plunge all on one page. Expect to cry because there is nothing pretty or funny about this violent subject and this author takes you directly into every emotion felt by a victim. But most importantly, expect to learn. I gained respect for Ms. Kennedy for her depth in broaching a sensitive, somewhat taboo, and socially closeted subject.There will be a sequel, but Fighting for Freedom is a stand alone that makes you eager to learn more about the main character. Where does Christine go and who does she allow into her inner sanctum after such horrible experiences? Will she attach to Aiden or will he be the one to help guide her further along her path to recovery?Fighting for Freedom is a well-written, inspirational novel that I highly recommend, not just for women who have been abused, but for everyone. It will enlighten you and the more people understand, the more help for battered spouses will increase. Although it's predominately women, men also have violent spouses and it's a mind-blowing experience for them since they are supposed to be the stronger sex. An almost forbidden subject to write about, but so necessary to help others see the warning signs and get out before something horrific happens.I hope this novel moves more people to volunteer at shelters or at least drop off books and other luxuries to help those who have been abused gain some self esteem. One day at a time. | 5.0 |
| 5608 | I really enjoyed this whole series. Erin has so many different guys she could have ended up with, and when she ended up in a love triangle I was excited to see who she would choose. This book picks up right where the first book left off. | 4.0 |
| 5609 | Easy to understand and use techniques in this book.I look forward to practicing the different holds and to see the results | 5.0 |
| 5610 | I really enjoyed this book, it was fun, funny and well written. I'm looking forward to the next Quincy Mac adventure. | 3.0 |
| 5611 | MORE THAN FRIENDS, the second novella in Tabetha Thompson's The Friend Zone series picks up with Chloe hospitalized after Todd's attack. Skye is heartbroken he was not able to keep her from danger and has not left the hospital once. He is by her side as much as the hospital will allow. If I hadn't already fallen for him in the first book, his pure sweetness and love for Chloe in MTF clenched the deal.MTF is more intense than the first novella, dealing straight on with the serious issues of domestic violence and drug addiction. There are so many twists and surprises as Chloe and Skye's friends try to get to the bottom of the attack and other mysteries. The strong bonds of true friendship and the devastation of betrayal by a trusted friend along with the other surprises in the story plot kept me riveted and reading this one straight through way past my bedtime. Ms. Thompson handles it all brilliantly and by using varying POV's writes a well-rounded story very personalized as to what is going through each characters head. Skye is an absolute angel in his love and devotion to Chloe. Sara is an amazing friend to Chloe. Another new bright spot is Sally, Chloe's nurse in ICU. LOVED her!! Wise, caring and goes out of her way for Chloe, Skye, Sara and their friends.I don't want to include spoilers and ruin the pleasure of other readers but I will say that in the midst of all the danger, heartache, and betrayal Skye and Chloe's love shines through. This book was gripping, yet well-balanced by their love story and honest caring for one another making More Than Friends a true pleasure to read despite it's dark content. 4.5 stars~Complimentary copy provided in exchange for a honest review. | 4.0 |
| 5612 | Jay Deb is a great story teller indeed. He has spun a wonderful mystery. Plots, more plots, shoot to kill....... till the end the reader is kept in the dark about the dark truths within CIA. It will spoil the fenjoyment and un if I write a bit more, and so I write less about this captivating thriller. Will look forward to more such books by Jay Deb. Keep it up!! | 5.0 |
| 5613 | This is an absolute must read for anyone looking to either work on their leadership skills or someone who is new to being a leader. This book is filled with juicy information, that truly make a great leader. I was impressed by how much passion the author wrote this book with. | 5.0 |
| 5614 | Good quick read would of liked for it to have had another chapter or two but worth the read would recommend | 5.0 |
| 5615 | I absolutely loved reading this book. The author manages to fuel and satisfy the reader's curiosity about the universe and its mysteries. A delightful page turner...A couple of negatives: 1) The formatting is not good enough on an iPad. Some of the figures were split across pages. 2) I wanted a better epilogue with a slightly deeper discussion of Hawking's work, black holes and string theory. I hope a future version will satisfy this.I am an admirer Simon Singh's writing. | 4.0 |
| 5616 | When I was on a real tear a couple years ago, reading as much short fiction in a summer as I could, this anthology was recommended to me more than a couple of times. Had I not already been swamped with a line-up of collections and anthologies to read at the time, I would have added this one to the pile sooner. Now, having read it, I see that I should have made it a priority.Dark Forces is not only a truly entertaining book from front to back, but serves as a valuable time capsule for its time, having been published in the very early 80s it manages to show how some of the then up-and-comers fared alongside some true legends in the horror genre.Right off the bat, the book gave me the chance to revisit Stephen King's The Mist, which is the very last story and the one I immediately jumped to. I don't often re-read books, but for this gem of a tale I'd make an exception. Honestly, if you haven't read The Mist yet, then do yourself a favor and just go buy this anthology. It'll be worth the pricetag for that one novella alone.Ramsey Campbell's "The Brood" reminded me that I need to pick up one of the novels I have of his sitting on my bookshelf and get to reading his work again. The guy is a wee bit amazing with the tales of terror. Robert Bloch's "The Night Before Christmas" on the other hand was a bit of a letdown, though not because it was poorly written--quite the opposite--but the author of Psycho felt a bit too clever in this one. Then Charles L. Grant's "A Garden of Black Red Roses" offered a really great glimpse of a guy whose work I need to get to know, as he deftly spins a quiet, smalltown horror story here. Joyce Carol Oates is another writer with a skilled hand at disquieting stories, and "The Bingo Master" manages to do just that, though it's one of the few tales I felt took a good long while in getting warmed up.It's been nearly thirty-five years since Dark Forces originally came out--nearly ten since Cemetery Dance republished it for an anniversary edition here--and there are times while reading that it does feel dated. Not out-dated, mind you, but there is a kind of nostalgic kick that comes with reading some of these stories. Or mayne it's just the brand of new horror that I've been reading with a harder, slightly meaner tone, which has me seeing this book with a rose-colored hue. In any case, I wholly recommend it to horror readers who have yet to give it a try, especially those who maybe have only read recent works lately. It might serve you well to dip into the past for this one. | 5.0 |
| 5617 | I have owned this book before but I guess I loaned it to someone and it wasn't returned. That's OK. I hope that person has gained peace and joy from reading this book. Dr Brand devoted his life to helping, treating and living with Lepers in a remote part of the world. His reflections on his life and love of God are well worth reading. | 5.0 |
| 5618 | having always been fascinated by stories of the Titanic and the people onboard on that fatal night, I was quick to order thisvia my Kindle. A different side of the passenger list, a love story and of course heroism and tragedy all worked together tomake this a really good read. I plan on recommending this to my book club for our 2015 reading list. | 5.0 |
| 5619 | This book was given to me by the author for an honest review through Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock. Undaunted is book 2 in the Erotic No Rival series and I feel it is better than book 1. In this book Mandy and Rhys friendship is teetering on the edge of romance. But is Rhys able to give up his whoring ways for Mandy? Is she willing to wait for him or will she go for the man waiting on the sidelines who has wanted her for years? This is a romance for someone who likes a bunch of strong Alpha males. The story is fast paced and the characters are so well written I found myself falling a bit in love with Rhys and Knox.and look forward to the next in this steamy series. | 4.0 |
| 5620 | Full Measures tells the story of Ember, the army brat, as she struggles with the loss of her father and the impact that his passing has on her family. As she tries to handle her mother's grief and hold her family together, her plans for the future are also upended. And in walks Josh Walker, her hero.The reason I gave Full Measures 3 stars has to do with the pacing at which the relationship develops between Ember and Josh. Ember's inability to make up her mind was also frustrating, predictable, and far-fetched at times. I'm also still not sure how I feel about Josh's secret since it was also predictable. I did like the deeper connection between Josh and Ember's family though, including his relationship with Ember's little brother. | 3.0 |
| 5621 | Wow another great story. I loved the ending of Frankie and Graely's story. As always characters from other story's are back in the mix and like old friends are so welcome and help to drive the story. I just love her stories of the Fae, she details the setting in a very real way without it detracting from the story it is done so seamlessly that you are drawn in. I don't like to post spoilers in my review as part of the joy of reading is getting to use your own imagination to see the characters and the places they are in. I can also see new characters for other stories and looking forward to those. | 5.0 |
| 5622 | This book has great information for any student of recent American History. I was a child during the 50's and 60's in Montgomery, Alabama and the book has reminded me of many events that shaped my community and my outlook on life in the USA. This is a great source of information that was not available in our newspapers and history books. | 5.0 |
| 5623 | As the author instructs, the pronunciation is "pee-can". I have lots of relatives that say it that way everyday lol. Anyway, once I began this story of Ora Beckworth, it was really hard to put down! I literally had to tell myself "it's midnight and you have to work in the morning" so I would quit reading for the night. Try this book if you like family stories, drama, laughter, and a few tears. Good story! | 5.0 |
| 5624 | The writing was higher quality than I'm used to, thank goodness. The dialog was often pleasantly unpredictable, but still believable. The characters, even the small ones, felt nicely rendered, with observed details that show dimension without bloating the narrative. Well done, and I will read more of her work. | 5.0 |
| 5625 | I really enjoyed reading this book, I have been reading about heaven now call it curiosity but this book really helped me understand. | 4.0 |
| 5626 | Where has this author been all my life? The Headmistress of Rosemere, despite the chilly setting of the English moors, was just the book I needed to beat the winter blues! Almost everything I love about Regency fiction and the classic novel has been brought to life in this, the second book in the Whispers on the Moors series from author Sarah Ladd. A dangerous hero and of course, the beautiful but embattled estate, makes for an irresistible combination that hooked me from the first page.William Sterling and Patience Creighton are typical romance characters, but I love them! Rogish gentleman and mild-mannered ladies are my absolute favorites to read. William is the typical 'bad boy' -- he gambles, he drinks, and of course he rides a fast horse. He's a regular James Dean, but in a cravat. Patience Creighton, the headmistress at the girl's school on his estate, is loyal, sweet, and dedicated to keeping her late father's dream of a school alive. When they meet again unexpectedly the sparks, as they say, fly! I was a littttle disappointed in the lack of danger and mystery that a lot of my favorite Gothic novels have, but I was far from being bored. The secondary characters didn't really add much to the tale, but William and Patience are such strong leads that I didn't mind as much as I usually do. I just wished that Cassandra didn't have to get her heart broken. *Le sigh.* WIll she get her own story? Fingers crossed!The Headmistress of Rosemere is a fantastic story. Jane Eyre fans will definitely want to check this out. It will be interesting to see what comes in the next story for the ladies of Darbury, England. I for one can't wait for A Lady at Willowgrove Hall!~ My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars ~*I receive complimentary books for review from the publisher. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.* | 4.0 |
| 5627 | I bought this as a gift for a Secret Santa for a co-worker and ended up reading it before the exchange. He is hilarious. I love his character on Parks & Rec and I love that is just how he is.Quick, funny read. | 4.0 |
| 5628 | The Mitford books are among my favorite books I have ever read. I have read them all but wanted this collection because I will read them again and again. So well written and entertaining. Ms. Karon develops her characters well and you feel like they could be your next door neighbors. Highly recommended! | 5.0 |
| 5629 | Elgin's Gentle Art formula is mind-shaking. Really, it is the most profound and impactful 'self-help' like thing I have ever had the pleasure of studying.If you already know her formula then get this book to share with other employees. Otherwise get it for yourself and you will be amazed at how many ways her paradigm will help out every single day. | 5.0 |
| 5630 | Unlike most dystopias that dictate a person's life, the society in Divergent allows each person to choose...once. Each person goes through a simulation that tests their personality tendencies and strengths, and then suggests which of the five Factions that person should choose. But within that Faction, rules are very clear, and there is limited communication between the Factions. They were designed to promote peace - allowing similar people to live and work together in their strengths and to avoid conflict. But all is not harmonious. Something is wrong in the Factions.When Tris, raised quietly in Abnegation, takes her aptitude test, her results are Divergent...meaning she can fit into multiple Factions. But why a Divergent result is so concerning, and must be kept secret at all costs, is not explained. Surrounded by secrets and struggling to fit into her new Faction, Tris must guard her identity and follow the truth to discover what is threatening her world, and what she can do about it. | 4.0 |
| 5631 | This was a fun and steamy story that I really enjoyed. The group and cuckold thing are kind of guilty pleasures sometimes, and it's fun to read about them every so often, you know? I liked the set up for this story, too. It seemed a bit more realistic, which made it a little more hotter than the norm, at least for me.If you're looking for something a little more daring with some sexy spice to it, this story is definitely for you! I really liked it. | 5.0 |
| 5632 | First I should say that I admire anyone who has the guts to write & publish a book That said, those same people should learn basic rules of grammar & punctuation before they publish. That's why there are editors & proofreaders. Ms. Belle really can't figure out when to use a comma; there are well over 50 instances of misused commas, mostly inserting them where they don't belong, but also omitting them where they should be, or using them where a semicolon should be. Apostrophes & hyphens also seem to be challenging for her. Perhaps she should check out Grammarly's online services before publishing her next book. There are times where the syntax is odd, making it difficult to determine what is being said. Also, it's Marine Corps (not Corp), whose (not who's), one's teeth clench (they don't clinch), the past tense of drag is dragged (not drug). My favorite was when sheik was used when she meant chic. That error made me laugh out loud. I could go on & on, but it's too painful.But, even with all the errors mentioned above, the worst part is the writing -- it's just awful & amateurish. I wish I had paid better attention to the reviews before I wasted my time on this drivel. The mere mention of a comparison to 50 Shades of Gray, possibly the worst book I ever tried to read (but couldn't get past 40 or 50 pages), should have warned me. I skipped the gratuitous S&M; scenes & skimmed much of the book. There was much opportunity to give insight into why otherwise intelligent women would allow themselves to be manipulated by a sadist. The only character I could tolerate was Sutton, & he deserves a better book. It's as though 2 authors wrote this mess -- the author who emulated "50 Shades" & someone else with a brain.The book was a free download, so at least I didn't spend money on this, but it wasn't worth the time it took to read. Don't waste your time. | 1.0 |
| 5633 | I love all j.s. Cooper books!! I wish there was more to the book. I want to know what happen to Luke! Did he win the fight? Did Hudson get the money to help the little girl? I hope there is a second part to this book. I really enjoy reading all of the book by this author. | 4.0 |
| 5634 | another book that keeps you thinking, a farily good book. i dont know if i will read it again but!!!!! | 4.0 |
| 5635 | This is a fascinating story. Learned a lot about multiple personalities. | 5.0 |
| 5636 | I liked this book, and the fact that it was just an enjoyable read. I didn't have to think too much while reading it and could just enjoy the characters and the book. | 3.0 |
| 5637 | This beautiful, beautiful book, a novel with the intimate feel of a novella, opens with a two-stanza poem by Emily Dickinson, "Ample make this bed." It closes with a translation of the same poem into Dutch. By the time we reach the end, we have taken possession of the epigraph, fully understanding its relevance to the whole -- and why the protagonist, a youngish Dutch Dickinson scholar named Emilie, needed to translate it into her own language, to take that possession, to make it personal to her. Dickinson's poetic style, deceptively simple diction hiding profound thoughts, is also true of Bakker, whose short chapters and clean declarative sentences pack an insidious emotional heft.If this sounds too airy-fairy, turn to the facts. The setting is NW Wales, a little south of Caernarfon, nestling by the western slope of Snowdon, Wales' highest mountain. The young Dutch scholar has rented an isolated farmhouse at the far end of a mile-long lane. In one of her fields are ten white geese that slowly begin disappearing, prey perhaps to foxes. Flocks of sheep or herds of cows appear in other fields from time to time, though she knows nothing about that. The location and countryside is so precisely described that you can easily locate the area on a map, walk where she walks, and see what she sees, including the shy badgers that for some reason appear to her but are seldom seen by others. The recurrent landscape and animal references are clearly intentional; there is something instinctual in Emilie's escape here also, like an animal going to ground.I must be cautious in describing the human parts of the story, because Bakker is masterly in how he parcels out information. We soon learn that Emilie has come to Wales at short notice from Holland, leaving both her husband and her former job at a university. Her need for solitude in Wales is matched by the combined curiosity and suspicion in the few locals that she meets. Only two people visit her house: one a local sheep farmer whom she immediately sees as an enemy, the other a young man of around twenty called Bradwen. He is as sensitive and caring as the older man is surly, and the blossoming of their relationship (though seldom in obvious ways) is largely responsible for the beauty that suffuses the latter half of the book.In thinking about how to avoid spoilers, I have come to realize one of the most extraordinary aspects of Bakker's novel. It is full of secrets and minor revelations, and yet at the same time it also seems preordained, a natural process that you just wait to be played out. I don't think I have ever before experienced the curious combination of emotions I felt as various forces all come together towards a climax in the last fifty pages of the book: perched on the edge of my chair to learn what would happen next, yet all the time feeling this was right, right, right.Absolutely one of my top books of the year so far. The only thing that might have made it even more enjoyable would have been to read it in the British edition. The book and the excellent translation by David Colmer are the same; the title,THE DETOUR, is less evocative, though closer to the Dutch -- but there is that magnificent cover which is even truer to Bakker's spare elegance. | 5.0 |
| 5638 | I really enjoyed this short read. Although the story deals with loss, it has some real spiritual gems. It's full of unconventional and flawed characters, who eventually find one another. The theory of The Good Luck of Right Now is not to be missed. Great read! | 5.0 |
| 5639 | I really enjoyed this book. I have onlyI really enjoyed this book. I generally am not huge fan of Stephen King but this one really caught me by surprise. In many ways it has the classic King supernatural feel but there some real life lessons . Very well written. | 4.0 |
| 5640 | Jungle Fever is the beginning of Keisha and Tristen's amazing story. The chemistry for these two characters just jumps off of the pages as you are reading. I'm not big into kinky but hell, I couldn't resist enjoying what was happening in this story. Don't knock it to you read it, lol. I enjoyed "Exit Strategy" as much as I did "Jungle Fever" and I found myself smiling, as this story unfolded. I'm glad this super couple found their way back to each other In the end. I can't wait to read more of Jada and Nate's story get to where Keisha and Tristen's is... LV Lewis is a very talented writer.T | 5.0 |
| 5641 | Devolution is a fast paced intriguing story about a young girl who doubts her personal worth to the point of self destruction. It immerses you into a teenagers dysfunctional social life in a modern typical environment, then takes all that you think you know about her and turns it on its ear when it dumps her into a battle torn nightmare in the African Congo.This self absorbed teenager is suddenly transformed into a self less fighter for those that can't fight for themselves.This book was an exciting, quick witted tale that I enjoyed immensely.Peter Clenott once again delivers a fantastic story with an amazing set of characters.I recommend this to anyone who is in need for a great read. I loved it so much I bought it for my friends and family for Christmas. | 5.0 |
| 5642 | Fast read. Very simple guide but good information, especially for the beginner. Could use a step-by-step checklist at the conclusion. | 3.0 |
| 5643 | This showed the reader what life is like in this exclusive area of outer Sydney. An inside look at the characters, their pets and lifestyle. No roads only the water to travel on so a boat is a must have or you make use of the water taxis. It made me want to visit the area, maybe if I was a few years younger live there for a while. I think that this type of community is very rare in this day and age and must say that is not a good thing. Enjoy this read if you get the chance. | 4.0 |
| 5644 | one of those books that has the information in readable format for an ebook with this type of content, I like it | 5.0 |
| 5645 | Utterly Charming!"Attachments" by Rainbow Rowell is a breath of fresh air.I was completely consumed with the story of Lincoln, a 28 yr old guy that is single, cute, lives with his Mom and plays Dungeon n' Dragons.His new security job requires him to filter company emails at the local newspaper, The Courier.He gets caught up in the lives of Beth and Jennifer, both employees of the paper, as they email back and forth about their personal lives daily. He is fascinated by their closeness and the things they share.The story is alternately written showing the ladies' emails to each other and then Lincoln's outlook on their lives as well as his own.Beautifully created witty characters, a story that left me wanting more and a exceptional ending that had me swooning! | 5.0 |
| 5646 | Nurses’ Romance is one of those short stories you just cant seem to put down. I read it in less then a few hours and went on to purchase the second book in the series. The characters are developed in a sweeping fashion that allows the reader to relate to them and in some cases cheer them on as the plot and storyline take shape.My favorite part and the one thing that attracted my attention the most is that the main character goes through various trials in the raising of her twin boys. I, being a father of two twin boys can certainly relate to some of the issues faced with the persona of this character, albeit not all of them, but still it captured my attain.Words to describe this story are well written, romantic, sexy at times, suspenseful in a dramatic type of way that will keep you engulfed in an amazing way.5 Stars and can’t wait to get started with book 2 of the series. | 5.0 |
| 5647 | What a fun, energetic book. The plot is original and the characters are fascinating. It's great to find a book that entertains. Will start on the next one in the morning. | 5.0 |
| 5648 | It is refreshing to have the story told from the man's perspective. Women tend to focus on feelings where men focus on the physicality of the relationship. | 5.0 |
| 5649 | I really wanted to like this book but there's something missing (no just a good editor). It isn't a bad effort just like a decent meal missing the seasoning to make it a great meal. It's worth a read if you have a rainy Sunday with nothing to do. Characters weren't fleshed out well and not easy to like. The story was pretty obvious with no real surprises. It has the happily ever after we enjoy but left me not quite satisfied. | 3.0 |
| 5650 | I have been a fan of Abbi Glines for awhile. This book didn't disappoint! I knew I loved Grant from the other books in this series but now I love him even more! My heart breaks for them and I am now anxiously awaiting the next book! | 5.0 |
| 5651 | "Babylon- Dawn of Empire" is a wonderfully entertaining and engaging novel that delves back into the past into the life of Hammurabi as he ruled the Mesopotamian kingdom. What I liked about this book was that it felt authentic and deeply rooted in facts and recorded history, but adds layer upon layer of intricate storytelling as the life of this notable king is explored. Mr. Culley draws readers back into Hammurabi's life as enemies surface, kingdoms fall, betrayal comes from unexpected places and the pain of life adds wounds to the king's already battered rule. The story is evocative, lush, vivid with imagery, uses strong dialogue to help the story progress and dives deeper into the development of the characters (both historical and original) that bring this tale to life. The well-written novel is superbly crafted with a strong plot and a fast-pace... it kept me eagerly reading until the very end. | 5.0 |
| 5652 | I was very intrigued by the concept of this book from interesting characters, husband wife team one an gardener and botanist her husband, Liam's involved in the space tourism business and the setback after the shuttle disaster and how the company was going to clear itself of wrong doing and get people back. What I didn't expect was the entire book written from one view through email format. It was very trying at times to follow along in this written format. | 3.0 |
| 5653 | I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.Mara tells the story of a group of teenagers, Unusuals, who’ve just begun to learn about their powers and abilities. Mara is the main character, and other notable characters are Miyuki, Chris, Alex and Miles. Mara’s past is riddled with dark mysteries, from how she escaped her home to how she fled away from her brother. She’s a little on the dark side as far as teenagers go – she’s tough, not afraid to fight anyone who stands in her way, but she’s also quite depressed, and blames herself for a lot of things that happened to her. She hasn’t had the easiest childhood, and the effects of the abuse follow her today.It was hard to sympathize with Mara at first. I thought she’d gone through something bad in her childhood, but had no idea was. It was only when it was made clear, that I began to truly feel sorry for her.Mara and her friends each control and element. Mara’s element is fire. She’s spent her whole life hiding her abilities, but when the other members of her group tell her they have similar abilities, she begins to realize she’s not the only one with certain powers. But when a loner is forced to work together, things start to get hectic fast, and Mara has to fight against her own nature and learn to work with others. Especially when some people, led by a mysterious fellow named The Stranger, are out to get them. When her brother returns to town, Mara will have to overcome her fears fast, before he damages her even more than he already has.I mentioned before how hard it was to like Mara at the start, but her bad girl – attitude grew on me as the book progressed. By the end, I liked her more than all the others. She’s not afraid in the face of a challenge, and she won’t go down without a fight, two qualities I like about people. The secondary characters were okay as well. Mara’s brother was evil, but still very intriguing. The Stranger is still a mystery, and I’m eager to read more about him and find out who he is. Miyuki was okay, although she did act arrogant at times. Chris and Miles were okay, but they didn’t leave a lasting impression.Overall, this book was a great read. The plot had a few original elements that I enjoyed, and the characters were overall quite enjoyable. A good start for this series of young adult fantasy novellas. | 4.0 |
| 5654 | Granted that I must be difficult to condense the somewhat complicated tale that is in the movie into a few pages of a kids book, but I really think this could have been written a bit better. However, it gets the job done being clear without using baby language. The pictures are pretty good. My 5 yo daughter (and her whole preschool class of girls) is obsessed with this movie, so she was overjoyed when I pulled out this book out of the amazon box. :) | 4.0 |
| 5655 | This book was very informative. I thought I already knew it all but I learned a lot. Some of it was just good reinforcement. We've always been told exercise and healthy diet are good. This goes further in explaining why. The segment on the top ten drugs many of us take, and how they affect our memory, was priceless. We usually just do what we're told when it comes to medicine, but this explains why you may want to try an alternative. I want everyone to read this. | 5.0 |
| 5656 | The characters in this series are all memorable and a wee bit off center. Just the way good writing should be. There are plenty of smiles to be had as you find more and more about each one. I'm hooked on this series and am now off to read his next adventure. | 5.0 |
| 5657 | Lucky hasn't always been so lucky. She's been a hostage, beaten, broken, and then when she should've found love she found affection and friendship... but it wasn't quite enough. No one knows better than she that not everything is as it appears when you're looking from the outside in - even to a best friend. When her husband is killed on a mission with HOT, she takes every ounce of strength left and starts over, determined to leave it all behind, including the man she can't stop thinking about - her husband's best friend and teammate.After months of unanswered voicemails, Kevin has finally gotten the hint and stopped calling Lucky. His last promise to his best friend, "take care of Lucky," still haunting him. When his CO gives him an order to go track her down and bring her to DC for one last mission with HOT, he follows orders and curses his heart.Lucky and Kevin are a dynamic couple you just can't seem to walk away from. Each flawed and haunted by their own demons, you can't help but want to root for them and hope they find their own piece of happiness in the mess of the world around them.An exciting, thrilling adventure that will keep you turning with a well-woven love story mixed in. | 5.0 |
| 5658 | Ugh! Ordered twice. Two different orders. Never happened before. This canceled but what about the other one. Canceled also. Please refund. | 1.0 |
| 5659 | As always, the Ferro's never disappoint. Each one of these men just fan the flames hotter. Can't wait for the next installment. This series should not be missed. Run, don't walk, to whatever reading method you prefer & get started on this series today! You won't be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 5660 | These National Geographic travel books are outstanding, from the gorgeous photos, to the completeness of all the attractions not to be missed. Anyone planning any trip to India needs to get this and the Lonely Planet India guidebooks to be completely informed of everything they should see and do. This has walking tours, hotels of all price ranges, must see attractions, out of the way lesser known sights and tours, and you can easily fill up at least a full week with activities that are generously illustrated in this small guidebook. National Geographic really outshines any other guidebooks as far as showing great photographs of all the places you will be touring. I can sit down and read one of these and almost feel like I've been there. | 5.0 |
| 5661 | If you haven't read any of Darrin Lowery's book PLEASE READ I PROMISE YOU WILL BE HOOKED IMMEDIATELY!!!!! All of his books leave you feeling some type of way but each one leaves you wanting more!!!! | 5.0 |
| 5662 | I still have the original 1957 version of this text, which I bought about forty years ago. It had been in storage for God knows how long, and when I received my copy a number of months ago, I put it on my (almost endless) list of books to review.Rereading this text was fun for a few reasons. First, Alan Watts is a superb writer, and now that I'm an author, I enjoyed gleaning "tips" from the master's prototypical prose. Ken Wilber confesses that he became an accomplished writer by copying Alan Watts' texts by hand, so I'm not the first writer to seek improvement by studying Watts' words.Second, the text was a felicitous read--concise, lucid prose seasoned with Watts' anti-Procrustean perspectives on Zen and life. In eight chapters--The Philosophy of the Tao, The Origins of Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, The Rise and Development of Zen, "Empty and Marvelous," "sitting Quietly, Doing Nothing, Za-zen and the Koan, and Zen in the Arts--Watts provides a fine summary of the Background and History of Zen, as well as its Principles and Practice. Moreover, he does so in unsurpassed style.Third, now that I'm an expert ("beginner's mind" is for the birds) in Eastern philosophy, I had a field day picking out passages that pointed out my differences with Watts. Here are a few of them, followed by my comments in parentheses:"One might as well use `blah' - which is almost exactly what Buddhism does with the nonsense word `tathata.' For the function of these nonsense terms is to draw attention to the fact that logic and meaning, with its inherent duality, is a property of thought and language but not of the actual world."(First off, "tathata" (suchness) is hardly a nonsense word. And if Watts had truly grokked its meaning, he'd have realized that it is equivalent to Divine being-ness, which a yogi experiences when he unites his consciousness (the immanenent, contracted Dharmakaya) with Clear-Light Energy (the Sambhogakaya). Secondly, although logic is a property of thought, it is rooted in the actual world, because it identifies, without contradiction, the facts that pertain to reality.)"If Nirvana is is actually here and now so that to seek it is to lose it, realization through progressive stages is hardly appropriate. One would have to see into into it in the present moment, directly."(The Buddha himself described the attainment of Nirvana in progressive terms. Because of the multi-sheathed nature of incarnated humans, an individual must undergo a divinization process in real time before he can attain Nirvana, Buddhahood.)"The duality of subject and object, of the knower and the known, is seen to be just as relative, as mutual, as inseparable as every other. We do not sweat because it is hot; the sweating is the heat."(I don't know about you, but even though I may sweat because of the heat, it is clear to me that my sweat and the heat are distinct from each other. And sometimes I don't sweat when it is hot.)"To put it another way, it becomes vividly clear that in concrete fact I have no other self than the totality of things of which I am aware."(We are not aware of things about ourselves that others are. Hence, one's self exceeds one's awareness. Furthermore, one's self also includes one's body.)The most negative aspect of this text is Watts' disrespect for meditation, sometimes referred to as "za-zen" (or "sitting") in Zen parlance. He writes:"Although the name Zen is `dhyana,' or meditation, other schools of Buddhism emphasize meditation as much as, if not more than, Zen--and at times it seems as if the practice of formal meditation were not necessary to Zen at all... Yet however much za-zen may have been exaggerated in the Far East, a certain amount of "sitting just sit" might well be the best thing in the world for jittery minds and agitated bodies of Europeans and Americans--provided they do not use it as a method for turning themselves into Buddhas."(In direct contradistinction to Watts, I say that meditation is a sine qua non if one wants to attain Buddhahood. Watts' dissing of meditation fostered the spread of Beat, or pop, Zen, and the result has been an endless proliferation of Maynard G. Krebs-type "Zen masters.")Speaking of "Zen masters," the way Watts describes them, one has to wonder if he ever encountered a true Zen master. Watts writes:"Zen masters are quite human. They get sick and die; they know joy and sorrow; they have bad tempers or other little `weaknesses' of character just like anyone else, and they are not above falling in love and entering into a fully human relationship with the opposite sex. The perfection of Zen is to be perfectly and simply human."Given the fact that Watts personally knew many "Zen masters," and knew that none of them was truly En-Light-ened, it's not surprising that when he encountered the teachings of Franklin Jones (a.k.a. Bubba Free John, Da Free John, and, finally Adi Da) fifteen years after he wrote "The Way of Zen," he declared, "I have been waiting for an Avatar all my life, and now he has come."I spent years studying and practicing Zen, and like Watts, when I read Adi Da, I realized the limitations of Zen. Zen is to Dzogchen what Advaita Vedanta is to Kashmir Shaivism--its poor sister. Nevertheless, Zen is still worth studying and practicing, and Watts' book, despite its limitations, is an amenable introduction to the subject. | 4.0 |
| 5663 | Somerset follows a plantation owning family for 3 generations from pre-Civil War South Carolina out west to Texas, detailing their trials and tribulations in a changing country. The characters' opinions about slavery cause significant rifts in the story, and yet I still feel like slavery is treated very light and it all rubbed me the wrong way. I could never fully connect with these characters, who are also a bit flat and predictable. I also feel like the story could have been shortened and it still would have been fine. I've never read Roses but as this book wasn't my style I don't think I'd read another book from this author. | 2.0 |
| 5664 | I would recommend The Wedding Wager. It was, what I call, “light reading” with a great story line. No erotic sex involved but this book didn’t need it. Read the book in 2 days because I was enjoying it so much | 4.0 |
| 5665 | I loved this book! Beth has been hurt in the past and so she wants to date, just for fun, no heartstrings attached. Enter Eric Davis, injured race car driver and major flirt. This story is so dang cute! Really funny, with lots of great attraction between the two of them and tons of fun dialogue. Someone certainly needed to teach that girl how to drive! There was such great chemistry between Beth and Eric from the moment they met. I’ll read this one again. | 5.0 |
| 5666 | This book was good I couldn't put it down I can't wait for part 3, because ik s*** is about to get real!! | 5.0 |
| 5667 | great book. well written. captivating. a bit heavy (dark). a book hard to put down. Hope you enjoy This and the sequel-- cold fear | 5.0 |
| 5668 | I bought this book after reading the mixed review, I always love a good werewolf love story. The story line was good. It could use a good editor, but other then that I thought it was a good short novella. I will be reading the other books in the series as well I cant just read one and not the others LOL but I would say for the price its not a bad way to spend your afternoon! | 4.0 |
| 5669 | All five stories are good reading. Each of the contributing authors are excellent writers with many successful books behind them. These stories offered the opportunity to learn more about Alaska along with the people and the challenges of living in extreme conditions. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good story and romance with a happy ending. | 5.0 |
| 5670 | L0ve this book and what an amazing ending! I can't believe how this ended not exactly what I thought it would be but still amazing! | 5.0 |
| 5671 | It takes a very loving relationship to endure not having children of your own. But with God you can overcome.This would be a good book for someone with this set back in their life to read. With God in your life all things are possible. You do nothave to give birth to a child to love him or her as if you had. | 4.0 |
| 5672 | Nice read the behind the scenes look at the first bass hero on the rock scene who was really a jazz player if you musician biography you should like this one. | 4.0 |
| 5673 | I absolutely enjoyed Lord Somerton's Heir. In this romantic mystery, Sebastian Alder survived Waterloo, barely. As he recovers, a woman appears to inform him that now, he is Lord Somerton. Removed to better chambers and an increased hope of actual recovery, he finds the legacy a great deal more trouble than it seemed to be worth."The Somerton inheritance was a tainted privilege. In some ways he was no better off than he would have been if he had remained a penniless officer of the line on half pay. At least then he only had his siblings and himself to worry about. Now he had a household and an estate, all claiming pennies from a purse that looked decidedly the worse for wear.... Where had it all gone and how, in God's name, was he expected to restore the family fortunes?He had thought the matter through in the tedious hours in the coach and decided that if he thought of the task ahead as being akin to a sudden promotion to Colonel of a regiment, it did not seem so daunting."Sebastian meets the new family, assumes his new responsibility and intends to make provisions for his brother and sister. As soon as he untangles the financial mess Anthony Kingsley left behind. There are hanger's on, wise granny, an aunt and dozens of cousins, plus tenants, retainers and servants to assess and get to know. Always near by, ready to offer assistance or subtle guidance, is Isabel. He sees her wounds, the grief she struggles beneath and that she is trying to reach beyond the sorrows and anger. Through Sebastian's eyes we observe Isabel's healing steps, stumbles and set backs. It was an interesting perspective because generally the socks are on the other foot.This story is slightly Gothic in tone, the writing smooth and gently reflective. There was an old-fashioned pace I really enjoyed. There was no rush of the romance, the story or the ending. The dialog kept you in the period without effort or cliches. Characters were believable, though slowly revealed. Personally I like that but others may find the bits and pieces revelation too old skool. Secondary characters weren't two dimensional though the villains were both over the top once their disguises were stripped away. I was disappointed by the second villain's big reveal. For all the realism it brought to the story, I felt manipulated and a wee bit resentful.I liked Sebastian, his siblings and Isabel. I appreciated how the tragic past was handled as part of the story, not a cudgel to wallow in and create more angst. They were the Ordinary Folks we all think we are until trials come our way and we learn not only is there more to us, but less as well. Confronting their own failings, they have compassion for other's. Mostly, it was absolutely wonderful to read an Awakening Story that wasn't all about the sexual attraction or trumped up conflicts that reduce hero and heroine to argumentative banter based on misunderstandings. They were cautious with each other, kind to themselves even. Taking time, giving support and space as needed, Sebastian and Isabel's story advanced even as the mysteries, debts and confusions mounted to a larger pile.I had a bit of difficulty with the last couple chapters of this book. It tied up "too neatly" for me. I like a bit of conflict left hanging, things to work through together in happily ever after land. In fairness, the financial situation is probably Huge Enough, not to mention the "secret" Sebastian has chosen to keep. I believe that will come back to bite them both in the end. Of course, it could simply be the fact I seldom like epilogues and this one was a bit too sweet for me. That said, I did enjoy 98.7% of the book, the writing style, characterizations, and well-handles story line. Definitely will look for other works by this author. I recommend Lord Somerton's Heir for when you're in a Traditional mood, looking for a meatier story with a gentle romance.~Note I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Originally posted at Romance Reviews Magazine | 4.0 |
| 5674 | The authors have written some amazing books about the Disney folks and this is a book anyone can learn ways to maximize your work effort, or your company's. It is well written, and contains easy to use "worksheets." It's a must-have book for anyone wanting to do things in an extraordinary way. | 5.0 |
| 5675 | I am increasingly considered the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER series among my favorite go to guide books. This edition dedicated to Rome further confirms my opinion. This compact, easy to carry volume contains maps, history, all the major attractions, excursions using the city as base and all the famed attractions of both the ancient and modern world. Filled with beautiful photographs as well as practical travel advice this is a great resource for your Roman Holiday. | 5.0 |
| 5676 | I really wanted to like this story, and I did like the story. It was the excessive references to male and female body parts on every (or every other page) that turned me off. I am no prude, but I found the constant references (in a slightly vulgar manor) irritating and found myself skimming instead of reading. I know there are more books in this series, but I hesitate to try them. | 3.0 |
| 5677 | What a great find. This book is about three guys struggling to get ahead in a world run by women. There's a lot of touching and real moments in this story that any woman can identify with. To me, this is an essential read for women everywhere. At the same time, there was a lot of funny moments with the gender roles being switched. I couldn't put this book down. | 5.0 |
| 5678 | I found it a little confusing with all the codes and symbols (there Maybe too many). I enjoyed knowing the history of Florence and Istanbol | 4.0 |
| 5679 | I lived Beatlemania in south Georgia and this book catches it correctly. As an academic and writer I was also impressed with how well the opinions supported and explained clearly. As a self proclaimed Beatles fan, I was surprised to learn things from the time of which I was totally unaware despite having absorbed any mention of the guys in the day. You will enjoy this book. | 5.0 |
| 5680 | This mystery series continues to be compelling, and this part of the series moves certain storylines in new directions, while making sure that the characters stay consistent. | 5.0 |
| 5681 | First, I am going to address the ending of this book. I was unprepared for it. I don't know if it would have made it easier to digest or not had I been forewarned that there was a cliffhanger, but at least I could have made an informed decision on whether or not I wanted to read this book now or wait until book 2 was available. So, as much as I want to say it didn't affect my overall reading experience, it did. BUT, at the same time I would not say it swayed my rating one way or the other. I have read (AND enjoyed) other books that ended on a cliffy. But when you couple the ending with the other issues I had, this was a book I would say I liked but didn't love.But before you get to the end, there is a whole book to get through. The synopsis for this book is very vague. You basically go into the story blind, having no clue who or what the story is about. When you begin reading, you meet a girl named Amara. She is an Iranian girl growing up in New York. Her family appears to be wealthy but as we all know, looks can be deceiving. No one knows of her father's gambling addiction and the burden it had placed on the family, especially Amara.And thus begins Amara's journey and the lengths she is willing to go to, to save her family. This is also where I became confused a few times during the storyline. I don't want to spoil anything for anyone, but there does seem to be some inconsistencies in the plot. An example, Amara at one point states she tells her mother everything about what is happening, but then a few chapters later it almost seems like her mother has no clue. And I was also confused by Amara's acceptance of her fate. It seemed a bit odd on how well she adjusted to things.Though I didn't love the book and did have some issues with the storyline, I did find it intriguing and it held my attention for the most part. There were times that I did find myself skimming pages as things seemed to drag a bit. And I am not sure what it was but I never felt connected with the characters. While that is not important for some, it is for me. I want to feel the emotions the characters are feeling. And when I don't, it tends to affect my overall experience.Not my favorite from this author by a long shot, but still interesting enough that I find myself invested enough to pick up the second book when it releases. | 3.0 |
| 5682 | I loved this book. I felt like I was in the teacher's lounge listening to my teacher friends. I admire Tony for caring and giving his all to the kids. He genuinely cared for his students and tried to engage them and make the lessons interesting. I highly respect teachers and what they do everyday for their students. This was a very good read. | 5.0 |
| 5683 | I bought this because I needed the digital version. I have a hard cover copy that I have never been able to read hopefully I will be reading this one! | 5.0 |
| 5684 | This read held all the aspects I have learned to expect from Mimi Jean Pamfiloff, crazy smart dialogue, luscious male hero, luscious male secondary hero (Mack), oblique references, dashing about from country to country, heat, lots and lots of heat, and that lousy cliff hanger!The characters are well constructed within the boundaries of their respective parts in the story. The plot moves along swiftly and carries you with it so easily that hours might pass before you are aware that you live in a different reality. Now, I am going to buy the second in the trilogy.Excellent read!!! | 5.0 |
| 5685 | This is a story that you will remember because of L K Hill's skillful depiction of a very scary environment full of threats and death. Fortunately there are police and law abiding citizens that want to disrupt and end the killing. This book ends with a lot of work left to be done in the "Killing Zone". | 4.0 |
| 5686 | I bought this one because it was set in Maine in a coastal village no less, which is always a nice place to visit in a book. This story was more about the 4 central characters, who are not from Maine, than the local characters. Only one fisherman figured in the story and then only casually. So essentially, this story could happen anywhere. That being said, it was a good read as some characters try to help others and some are too miserable to help anyone else, much less themselves. An interesting look at the power of empathy to bring change. | 4.0 |
| 5687 | A good who done it. It was difficult to figure who, but it was a good read while trying to. | 3.0 |
| 5688 | There are some great recipes inside that are really easy to make. The author provides recipes that use store-bought cake mixes and also provides recipes for you to make your own from scratch. Either way they turn out delicious. If you are looking for a couple recipes to try my two favorites are: Cherry Soda Dump Cake and Caramel and Banana Dump Cake. | 5.0 |
| 5689 | Ok book but it ended rather abruptly and unrealistically. It just rather dropped off at the end. It was totally predictable... Typical romance lackluster plot and characters. | 1.0 |
| 5690 | I don't like to give an author bad reviews but this 2nd book just was not as good as the first one. The storyline was all over the place and too many scenarios and crazy characters for me to keep up with. Lawton was the best thing both books had going, I loved his character but Chloe was too scatter brained for me. I think a good story about Bishop would be good. | 3.0 |
| 5691 | I received an advance reader's copy of this book to try out, and I have to say that it wasn't bad at all. From the acknowledgements section at the back of the book, I learned that this is author Peggy Eddleman's first novel. For a first outing, I have to say that she did a pretty good job. It wasn't exactly what I expected it to be, but it was decent, nonetheless.This book is set in a post-apocalyptic America that has been devastated by global war. In this imagined future world, highly advanced and destructive "Green Bombs" have killed most of the human population and flattened cities, while still leaving the world green and fertile. While the science behind such a weapon is never really delved into (and, really - it doesn't have to be explained to enjoy the book), it is a neat sort of idea. These bombs have dramatically changed the environment on earth. Electronics have been rendered useless, metal is now brittle, and the atmosphere of the earth now has a layer of "bomb's breath" encircling it. This thin layer of gas is super dense and highly poisonous. One breath of it will kill a person or animal!Small cities have formed and freely trade and communicate with one another, but there are roaming bands of outlaws who would rather steal from others than work for themselves. One such band of thieves attack the town that is the home of the young girl who is the main character, and this leads to the primary conflict in the book. Don't worry, though. The author sees to it that the violence is kept to a minimum, while guiding the heroine of the story through a great adventure.This book has very few flaws. There were a couple of slow chapters and I found myself a bit frustrated by the encumbrance on the main characters that was forced onto them by bringing along a small child on their adventure, but I got past it. I was particularly impressed with the triumphant end to the book. It also seems that the author leaves the door open for more adventures in her newly-created world. The book is intended for a middle school or teen audience, and I think it fits this niche very well. I would not have any problem recommending teachers to include this book on their shelves. | 4.0 |
| 5692 | I found a lot of the stories very funny. Some of them were touching.I never really cared for her show, but I did like this book. | 4.0 |
| 5693 | After having seen The Lord of the Rings film trilogy recently, I finally got the extra time to read the novel (50th anniversary). Let me just say, to anyone who is reluctant about reading The Lord of the Rings for whatever reason, I beg you to reconsider!! I do not want to bore everywhere with yet anther review of fantasy's most epic novel, nor do I want to spoil the novel for anyone, so in the most basic way possible I will tell you what the novel is about. The Lord of the Rings is a novel that tells the tale of Frodo Baggins, a hobbit from the Shire who volunteers to take the One Ring of power (which corrupts and destroys whomever comes to possess it), which was forged by the dark lord Sauron, to Mount Doom (where the One Ring was created) and destroy it. That is the basic premise of The Lord of the Rings, but once you begin reading the book, there is so much more to the story than you would ever imagine. The land of Middle Earth is the setting of this tale, and within a few chapters I was fully convinced that Middle Earth was a real place from the past (and I still am to some extent), and that speaks to the creative mind of the author J.R.R. Tolkien.I also highly recommend that if you choose to buy The Lord of the Rings, that you buy the 50th anniversary edition. Basically all of the errors from the various older editions of The Lord of the Rings have been corrected, there are almost 100 pages of amazing appendices at the back (which give you tons of bonus information, from ancient Middle Earth history, chronology, family trees, languages and more) as well as 7 maps (trust me, these are extremely helpful when you are following the various characters journeys).The Lord of the Rings is such a hard novel to review. Those who haven't read it may think it is just another fantasy novel not worth the effort (and time, it is a 1000 page novel) to read. While those who have read it know that once you get to the end, you wish there was more to read, and find it hard to explain the magic of The Lord of the Rings to others. I can only hope that something in my review sparks your interest, and that someday you journey to the Shire, Lothlórien, Rivendell and even Mordor. You are at the entrance to the hobbit hole right now, open the door and go inside... | 5.0 |
| 5694 | I have not tired one of the patterns but I read over all the instructions and they are most clear and easy to follow. I just cant wait to start on them | 4.0 |
| 5695 | This is one of the better para-normal series available. Not one book has disappointed and each just keeps getting better and better. I can hardly wait for the next one. | 5.0 |
| 5696 | Constant action and wonderful story line. Have had a wonderful time going with this group of people through what was a very realistic series (should there ever be a Zombie Apocalypse). I am not one of those people who actually think it will take place but there are a lot of things that could turn our world upside down. | 5.0 |
| 5697 | !very very good book..beverly Lewis is a very good writer and also good Amish writer.I have read all her books..cannot wait til the next | 5.0 |
| 5698 | When I had direct reports I asked them all to take the DiSC profile. We would share ours as a team and I would share mine as their leader. This book helped me to adjust my style to each of the four DiSC types. I found this book to be very very helpful.I was more effective and my employees felt understood and appreciated.Chris WodkeAuthor: Running for My Life-Winning for CMT | 5.0 |
| 5699 | OMG this book is AWESOME!!! Once I started it, I could not put it down till I was finished!!Charlie's life has been anything but easy. Because her dad is in the military she has been moved around over and over so many times its not funny. Since birth she has struggled with her health issues that have had her close to death many times landing her in the "Zipper Club" Because of this, she does not allow herself to become close to anyone except her dad, her best friend Jules and his family....that is until they finally move back home to Beaufort SC and she meets Sam Greyson. Will she finally open up and try to make a relationship work with Sam? Will her health issues cause her to close herself off yet again?O...M...G...Sam Greyson, HOLLLYYY SWWOOON!! I loved Sam!! When Sam first lays eyes on Charlie he is hooked. He wants to know more about the beautiful girl on the motorcycle. I loved the relationship Sam and Charlie had together!! I was so glad Charlie was finally allowing herself to be loved by Sam. When you learn who Sam really is....HOLY CRAP I sooooo did not see that one coming!!! Will Charlie and Sam ever be able to be together?WOW..I had so many emotions running thru me while I read this book!! I was happy, sad, laughing and crying. I loved the secondary characters in this book. Jules was so freaking funny!! I loved the relationship between him and Charlie. I loved the back and forth banter between the two but when it comes down to it you can also tell how genuine their love is. While this book does not have a cliffhanger it is also not the end of Sam and Charlie's story and I am so glad about that!! I finished this book 2 weeks ago and I am still on a HUGE book hangover!!Great Job Vanessa!! I will try to patiently wait for book 2!! | 5.0 |
| 5700 | Way too many typos and sentences that I had too rewrite in order to keep the story going. The world of technology will ruin the education of normal people, but a writer should know better or at least her proof reader should do a better job. I need to get a job fixing some of these books, spelling and sentence structure of a lot if writers. PLEASE DO BETTER ON PART TWO. | 4.0 |
| 5701 | WOW, I am speechless. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was floored. Excellent storyline and well written characters. I could not put this book down. I read it in one night. | 5.0 |
| 5702 | It was good just too short. I'm ready to see what happens next. I will be purchasing the next book to see what's going to happen. | 4.0 |
| 5703 | Couldn't put this book down. What a drama full book, but, really? When I read the last sentence I was upset and felt Gabby"s personality in me WTH.....not nice that I have to wait for the second book. | 5.0 |
| 5704 | I love getting a sneak peek at Spencer's life with Ronnie. Seeing how they met and feel in love, also getting to see why he is the way he is with her. It explains a lot and its nice to see he's not the player he makes himself out to be. I can't wait to read the full story, cause man is it going to get real. | 5.0 |
| 5705 | I was so excited when I saw that J. Kenner wrote Take Me. Who doesn’t love some Damien Stark and Nikki is cool too. I enjoyed the book, but it didn’t flow as easy as her earlier reads. There were just a few places in the story that it felt a little forced. I assume that it was written to tie a bow on the Damien and Nikki story and introduce us to Evan Black. As with all of the Stark series, there are struggles and some drama. Nikki has to confront her past-again, and find the strength to let it go. Damien is fierce about his woman and is there to help her in any way that he can, and we do mean any way. This seems to be the steamy emotionally charged conclusion to Nikki and Damien. I love their story and I am a little sad that this may be the end. | 4.0 |
| 5706 | I have a confession to make. Sometime in the past 10 years or so, I've fallen away from the world of Shannara. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, don't get me wrong. Life simply got in the way and other things took over the time I generally gave to reading and Shannara was one of the things that suffered.I miss the world and the time I got to know these characters. I fell off sometime during the Voyage of the Jerle Shannara and keep meaning to find my way back, but the books are starting to get way ahead of me at this point. So, before I try to sink my teeth back into the main storyline and try to play catch up, I stumbled across these three short stories and figured that was as good a jumping on point as any.Going in, I have to realize these are short stories. The epic scope I've come to expect from the series is simply not present, but I'm okay with that. This is my chance to spend a little time with characters I've missed. And I've missed good old grumpy Allanon.It's been years since I've read The Sword of Shannara, but I was happy to see an account of events that lead up to that book. Allanon is searching for a surviving member of the Shannara line, any member will do, and he's at the end of his desperation. All seems to be lost, but there is one more thread to check out before he's ready to concede failure.I think it's admirable what Brooks is able to pull off in so few pages. We get a little time with Allanon as he fears he may have let his guard down and failed in a huge way and his desperate attempt to fix it. There's a nice little twist or two thrown in to keep us and Allanon on our feet. These aren't pages filled with action, but when it does hit, it's good stuff.It was a nice little slice of Shannara life and I felt it was definitely worth the 99 cents and tax I threw down to experience it. It put me back in a Shannara frame of mind, and I'm okay with that. | 4.0 |
| 5707 | MacArthur has the best book for reading through the Bible in a year. I now have it on Kindle and enjoy it even more. | 5.0 |
| 5708 | Follow a young girl who could be anyone you know, into the exploitive opportunities and unorthodox life choices that ultimately left her feeling completely detached from the world around her. This isn't an exploitation book, it is the straightforward story Jennie lived. From the fully understandable path into porn, the business pursuits and choices that found her on reality TV and throughout the therapy sessions that opened her eyes, Jennie Ketchum gives us her full truth. The book is inspiring, it's certainly thought provoking, and in the end it is hopeful. You may not think it is something you'd want to read, but if you look around at life beyond your neighborhood walls you will get something out of it. | 5.0 |
| 5709 | I gave this four stars due to the fact it contained many humorous instances of 911 calls. It makes you wonder what rock the callers crawled out from. I would suggest this to anyone who wishes to become an EMT or any other emergency personnel | 4.0 |
| 5710 | I wasn't thrilled to choose a book on abuse but it turned out to be a well written good story that I couldn't put down. I hope it helps others speak out against abuse of all types. | 5.0 |
| 5711 | The story continues it's flow right from the first book. Katie is in the elevator with Brandon, hoping he doesn't recognize her which fails. The attraction between the two is still intact, even after 7 years. Their sexual chemistry is hotter than ever and she can't help but feel subdued by him. Her body aches for his touch. Exiting the the elevator he corners her and takes her right then and there and her objection was...none..She wanted him just as bad as he needed her. She discovers many new things about Brandon including some painful ones. On to book 3 can't wait to see what happens!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 5712 | I cannot believe this stuff,Kindle Amazon e books you should be ashamed.As with others I wasted my money.The prose is poor and the supposed plots are strung together with unhealthy porn(not good wholesome sex)the writers do not seem to be able to differentiate.I do not recommend | 1.0 |
| 5713 | Oh I hate to admit this, but when I saw the cover for this book I groaned and thought great another romance, going to be the typical story. OMG was I wrong, so terribly wrong. I fell in love with this story and with Blackjack in chapter one. I still can’t put my finger on what it was that made me just ADORE this couple and their story, I wish I could but trust me, it is one of my favorite books EVER.This isn’t a love story with tons of hot sex; this is a real story of love. Jack knows he has fallen in love the first second he sees Elise in his court room. Being a new judge he is bound by the ethics of the system and has to make a decision and declaration right then. This knocks Elise off her feet and the story begins. Where Jack is used to getting what he wants, he has come to feel the obligation to earn what he has beginning as a teenager. This is where he is going to struggle with Elise, he wants her but he feels he needs to earn her love and trust.Elise had a messed up childhood, most of the early years she can’t remember. Although she is a forceful and successful attorney now, she has mother issues and fears of people leaving her so trusting Jack the sexy playboy judge is never going to happen. When a crisis happens in her life she is forced to look at her past head on and figure out what it is she is most afraid of.I just LOVE the way these two interact with each other. I am so in love with Jack it isn’t even funny. Yes he has been pushed to my top three fictional boyfriends. At times I wanted to be angry at Elise for keeping Jack at a distance but the author did such a fantastic job at showing us the true woman and broken child inside of Elise I couldn’t be angry at her. Jack is just the gentleman that all women swoon over even though the media cast him in a playboy light; he is so far from that it is crazy.This was one of those books I couldn’t put down, even when I was forced to do the daily chores of life or try to sleep; I found my mind going back to those two. They are seriously people I wish I had in my real life they were just so perfect, even with their fears and flaws; they would make the real world a much better place. I will certainly be following this author and grabbing her next book. I am actually having a book hangover from Jack and Elise………..sigh.reviewed for Crystal's Many Reviewers blog | 5.0 |
| 5714 | This Lincoln Lawyer book was definitely up to Connelly's best. I thought the layout of characters was very confusing (except for his staff) & plot was also very "thin". | 2.0 |
| 5715 | This book was excellent. It portrays the difference of women and men in religion of all places. It took a lot of strength to hang on especially for her and applaud her for her perseverance. Would tell anyone to read. | 5.0 |
| 5716 | He is such an exceptional child. He sees things like a child by his understanding is so much deeper. I've really enjoyed watching him learn and grow. | 4.0 |
| 5717 | I've read this book in one go and must say I loved it. Although it wasn't amazing, it had all the right things to keep me interested. I'm going to buy the second one which is enough said as it is. I think the writer still has space to develop his skills but never the less it was a good story. | 4.0 |
| 5718 | My only complaint is that it wasn't longer. Would love to see more of this couple in future Serendipity novels. Loved Luke and Alexa. Loved the way he was so attuned to her needs and went out of his way to make sure she had fun. And was so glad to see Alexa stand up to her dad. Great read. | 5.0 |
| 5719 | Title: Regine’s Book - A Teen Girl’s Last WordsAuthor: Regine StokkePublisher: Zest Books LLCISBN: 978-1-936976-01-0“I’ve fought and fought; I’ve done everything possible, and at this point there’s nothing left to do. If the disease doesn’t loosen its grip, it won’t be long before it sucks me down. I’m scared to death, and sad,” Regine writes in her blog-adapted book, "Regine’s Book – A Teen Girl’s Last Words."At three hundred and thirty-six glossy pages, this paperback targets those who loved the girl behind her worldwide blog about her illness, those facing the daunting disease of leukemia, or those curious about dying at a young age. With minor profanity and topics discussing effects of medications, medical issues, and death, it would be geared toward mature readers. Many colored photographs of the beautiful girl, her family, and friends, along with her artistic creations and poems grace the pages.When seventeen year old Regine Stokke in Norway heard she had a lethal form of leukemia, she did her best to overcome it. Going through numerous painful bone marrow biopsies, intense chemotherapies, a bone marrow transplant, over four Vidaza cycles, and three bouts of blood poisoning, she fought back with determination, only to succumb to the horrible disease fifteen months later.Blogging as often as her worn down body could handle, she had over nine thousand internet followers, who sometimes posted up to seventeen hundred responses. Her book adds others’ posts of encouragement, love, and hope as well as a few insensitive, hurtful comments with her responses.Reflecting on her young life of family, friends, and school, her posts reflect both positive and negative mood swings as she deals with each stage of the invasive cancer. Lonely, broken, and crying, the writer pours out her soul in short poems, art work, and written notes.Throughout the writing, types of leukemia are explained, along with several medical treatments. The young teenager promotes others to become blood or bone marrow donors, but there are no resources listed at the end of the book.Rallying or relapsing, she fights to experience life as a normal teen by going to rock concerts, flying in a helicopter, or taking short trips. Toward the end of life, she accepts the reality of death, as sad and heart-breaking as it is.Mentioning more than once, Regine had no faith in God or belief in an afterlife. One hopes this young, brave girl found the Peace that passes all understanding before she met her Maker or that others, because of her book, seek Him for redemption.Zest Books LLC furnished a complimentary book in exchange for a review of the reader’s honest opinion. | 4.0 |
| 5720 | Be aware that this book DOESN NOT come with the online lab access code!!! Otherwise it's good, it's just a textbook that's required by my college. | 3.0 |
| 5721 | The Man Test, Amanda AkselReview from jeannie zelos book reviewsI thought this sounded interesting – I love romance but need books to have something that makes them stand out from the crowd, something a bit different and this looked promising.I hit a hiccup though – poor Marin, I really felt for her when she caught her fiance cheating....and she was so down, but with the help of her good friends she started to find her way back. Once she found that book though – it was downhill for me. I just didn't like her, thought she behaved awfully, appallingly – to her would be boyfriends, to her friends, even her family. She came across as selfish, obsessed with proving the book right regardless of how much hurt she could cause, and it turned her from a loving person and a good friend into someone I really disliked. That means I find it hard to like the book – I need to feel empathy for the main lead(s), and really I just wanted her to get caught out – she was sticking so rigidly to proving something and for the life of me I just couldn't see why? Poor James, in her efforts to catch him out cheating she was telling lies and cheating ( though not sexually ) herself.When it all bombed, then finally that's when the book picked up for me and I began to see the old Marin, the one we first met, the one who cares about people. It was a terrific ending – the sadness strung out, just how I like it, not one of those break up one page, make up two pages later but one where it really pulled at emotions. That brought the book up for me from one I disliked and would have given up on had it not been a review novel, to one I could read but wouldn't re read.Stars: Three, the ending was great – five stars, but that awful mid section where she was so horrible that I hated her was only a one star, and that was a huge chunk of the book.ARC supplied via Netgalley and publishers. | 3.0 |
| 5722 | It wouldn't be better than this. Absurdly funny, but with characters suffering pretty much the same problems we all do . Nice, tight, story - loved it from top to bottom. | 5.0 |
| 5723 | To rate this less that 5 stars would be, for me a shame. The book is concise with very effectual and timely sayings by President Lincoln - along with excellent documentation/citation information. | 5.0 |
| 5724 | I couldn't wait to read this book, I thought a mystery/thriller would be a nice change but felt the book fell a little flat, I wanted more. I liked the concept but didn't feel connected, it felt very procedural after the abduction, like a step by step kind of, not a lot of emotion. The beginning was good but thought a lot of the thoughts in Tsara's head dragged on a little and maybe a little dull but thought it promising. I did like the characters, Mike especially but there was a lot of talking with Rabbi and Tsara and thought it was over done, like I wanted to move forward to get to a exciting part and or something more to happen. I thought the author had a great idea and plot but just some minor things I would review by Nanee at upallnightreadallday.blogspot.com | 3.0 |
| 5725 | I have just finished reading the first story of the 3 daring regency romances, "Almost Perfect" by a new author to me, Denise Domning--and it almost was perfect.The characters were well defined, there is an interesting array of characters. Great story-line--Great love story.The only thing that was slightly irritating was just when I was riveted to the story, the author would throw in details of their dress or describe their surroundings breaking the train of thought. Her descriptions were not well placed. But other than that I thoroughly enjoyed the story and characters. To be able to write something unique, with so many Historical Romance books on the market, is quite a feat. Denise Domning is a very talented author with a wonderful imagination. I look forward to reading more from her."Almost Perfect" was well worth the price of the boxed set.I just finished reading the second book "Honor's Players" by Holly Newman, also a new author for me.I was able to finished it, but it was a very STRANGE book. Viscount St. Ryne was concidered a great catch on the Marriage Market, being rich and handsome, but he did not want any of the insipid debutantes his mother kept throwing at him. When he visited his club, wagers were being made as to the unlikelihood of Elizabeth Monweithe "the Shrew" ever finding a husband, so St. Ryne bet against the odds, that she would marry, and sight unseen decided to marry her himself. Later he saw her at a ball and she was beautiful, but she told him off and tried to throw punch in his face. He married her, playing out Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew". He playing the role of Petruchio, and pretended Elizabeth was Katharina, the Shrew...and he set out to tame her, following the example of Petruchio by treated her abominably. It was not realistic unless Viscount St. Ryne was mad, and he was portrayed to be mad. I liked Elizabeth, and felt sorry for her. I would probably give it a 3 Star rating. It certainly was a unique book.Now to read the 3rd and final book of the trilogy: "Roses at Midnight" by another author unknown to me, Diane A. S. Stuckart. | 5.0 |
| 5726 | This book is perhaps useful for someone that does not know anything about diabetes.The supposedly "glib" approach to presentation of information may also put off somereaders (like me).I did not find the book interesting enough or informative enough to finish. | 2.0 |
| 5727 | A fun, quick read taking place shortly before Lady Julia's marriage to Brisbane; I can't wait until the next full length novel comes out! | 4.0 |
| 5728 | I have read the trilogy now. What a brilliant story. Ms Pitts Caine has been painstaking in her research which delivers a detailed and richly engrossing story. I immediately recognised the characters from Cairo and The Tempering Agent and was excited to be reunited with them again and to learn more of their backgrounds.I particularly enjoyed the descriptions of Texas countryside - the lush greenery, the hills slightly rolled, the wide open skies; the 'Blackland Prairie'. I really felt I was on that journey with Mel and Addie. | 5.0 |
| 5729 | I think this book was great!!!!because it spoke a lot about seahorses and I learned a lot more information on seahorses. the end!!!:) :} :( :{ | 3.0 |
| 5730 | I gave this book 5 stars as it was impossible to put down. I thoroughly enjoyed it, parts of it were hysterically funny, and parts were sad or nostalgic. The author is very witty and descriptive, not at all pretentious and I just adore this book.I have read and immensely enjoyed all of the authors other books as well. | 5.0 |
| 5731 | Intriguing story about how life's circumstances force a man to change. Emotional look at his attempts at redemption. Highly recommended | 5.0 |
| 5732 | This book was written in 1940 if memory serves. It tells the story of the rise of a Pan Asiatic power combining the creativity of Japan, the brawn of China and the brains of India. And America defeated and in ruins, occupied and enslaved. And out of the ashes America rises to retake her birthright. Sounds like any number of novels and B-movies today but this was one of the first, written by a true master of his craft. The same author who brought us "Starship Troopers" brings us "The Lord Mota", note it's the word "atom" spelled backwards......long before the general public was aware of our atom bomb research. | 5.0 |
| 5733 | This author is one at the top of my favorites. You need to get the entire series and start with book one. I cannot say much more without giving spoilers... | 5.0 |
| 5734 | These kids had to grow up fast due to the mother dying of cancer! Its sad because they dropped her off at the hospital but did not want to be separated by the system. Big sister does what she can which includes basically prostituting herself and then goes missing. The next oldest sister tries to find her while taking care of the younger brother. This story is so so heartbreaking but it is a page turner because you want to know what happens next to these young kids. This kids go through hell and back just to survive. I hope Karmel Divine is doing a part 2 to this book,it is really good read! You won't be disappointed! | 5.0 |
| 5735 | The first book in the Heat Series is an action packed futuristic romance with a sexy visitor from another universe.Hiding from her countless fans on her private asteroid in Earth’s orbit, Shara Weston life is interrupted when a captivating alien crash lands on her asteroid. Cade Archer is on a mission to free his people from cruel enslavement by opening a portal from his planet to Earth. But a powerful enemy has followed hell bent on stopping him and sends Shara and Cade on the run. Shara has misgivings about Cade’s mission, but as they embark on Cade’s quest, the passion between them explodes.This fast paced plot takes the reader on fantastic futuristic tale that keeps the reader on their toes as the danger escalates and the passion erupts. The author brings the story to life with vivid imagery, suspense and strong enchanting characters that grab the reader’s attention and doesn’t let go.The chemistry between the Shara and Cade is out of this world hot and the well written sex scenes are hot and steamy and sexy alien powers adds in some sizzling spice. The author conveys all the emotions, passion and personalities of all the characters with intensity and ensures that the reader can easily relate to them and understand the motivations behind their actions.The author has created a wonderful futuristic earth that captures the reader’s imagination and has not only great main characters but supporting characters as well. The mind boggles at some of the possibilities at where the author can take this series.I found that I really enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to read the next one in the series. I really enjoyed that the author not only brought aliens to earth she set the story way into Earth’s future, but doesn’t make things so out of the realm of possibility that the reader gets too caught up trying to figure out what’s what. I also like that the hero and heroine both had complex personalities that kept me guessing just what they might do next. | 4.0 |
| 5736 | This book is tricky mostly because she interchanges her pattern pieces, aka one yoke will be used on multiple designs, as well as sleeves. This means that all the same pattern pieces for one garment are not in the same place. It was a serious treasure hunt trying to find all the pieces, and the instructions were rather negligible, but I'm used to that with sewing magazines. I used my own techniques anyway.Personally, I love not having seam allowances. That way I can measure the garment and get an idea how it compares to my child's measurements. Also, I like to have various seam allowances where I want them. I just eye it, and that's been fine for me.The dress I made, the little ruffle cap sleeve one was so adorable on my two year old. I have never made anything so universally admired, but that may have been the cupcake fabric I used. I fully lined the top, and the caps, so I didn't use the instructions. It was admittedly a pain in the pattern stages, but the final results well worth the effort. | 4.0 |
| 5737 | I enjoyed this story by Stella Cameron, however, sometimes the storyline was a bit erratic. I know it was to add mystery to the three brothers an other characters in the murder mystery but it did not flow as smoothly as it could have. Nevertheless it's a good enough storyline to read. | 4.0 |
| 5738 | This is one Finder's better books. It is thrilling and suspenseful. I recommend it to other readers interested in Russian history. | 4.0 |
| 5739 | The beginning of this book reminded me somewhat of Sophie Kinsella's "Do You Want to Know a Secret" in that it begins with a flight on an airline. Therein ends the similarity.As someone who is not exactly a size 2, much of this book was offensive, despite its frequently humorous occurrences. Holly is an overweight, out of shape young widow who encounters personal trainer Logan Montgomery on a flight. Logan is so full of himself that he's not very likeable at all, nor are his friends, who I found to be superfluous characters who held back, as opposed to moved the story along. Based on this paragraph, you'd think this would have been a one-star rating.Yet, despite all those downsides, the book is frequently amusing, and you'll find yourself rooting for Holly. It's a good summer read, no more, no less. | 3.0 |
| 5740 | I received this book as an e-book free to review from Netgalley. I would love to have a paper copy of it because - well, I prefer hard copies of cookbooks and it is so beautiful and useful. The book has recipes arranged by seasons and is beautifully adorned with photographs of vegetables growing in gardens, freshly picked, and cooked in recipes. On the bottom of each recipe page is an area to write your own notes. The recipes are often unique - like fried lemons and bacon popped popcorn, contain lots of butter and heavy cream and have good cooking tips. I learned that you can put lettuce in soup, and that if you soak potato wedges in ice water for 30 minutes before baking them, they come out crispy without being deep fried. I would have liked to see more photographs of the actual recipes themselves because I could not figure out how the summer squash lasagna rolls would work - does squash hang out the ends? I think this is a lovely cookbook that contains delicious recipes and I highly recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 5741 | 4 stars. A grieving reporter and a troubled/frightened woman cross paths on a train just moments before a tragic death. The mystery includes a missing child. I look forward to reading more by this author. | 4.0 |
| 5742 | Very cute book - funny in spots but somewhat predictable. Fun read for a no-brainer kind of book if that's what you need! | 3.0 |
| 5743 | This book was recommended by a book club I am in on Goodreads.com and I loved it. It has a wonderful plot great characters. | 5.0 |
| 5744 | This book had a good story to it and kept me wanting to read it. This was the first book of her I've read, and now I'll try more. | 4.0 |
| 5745 | Kate Daniels is a favorite of mine. These novels are so good. I can not wait for the next one | 5.0 |
| 5746 | A refreshing new series! I have been stuck in a rut with my reading choices, but this one changed my view and brought me a new and exciting story! | 5.0 |
| 5747 | Put politics aside and buy this book. Tremendous insight for life's success from countless people around the world who've made it to the top and benefited others. Bought hardcopies for each daughter and each son-in-law and will get copies for grandkids too. | 5.0 |
| 5748 | Donovan's past takes center stage this installment. Wrapping up the story started in The January Dancer neatly (and with a nod to a roman dictator), though also promising more adventures to come.I almost want to start the series over now to see what I'd understand (and remember) differently. | 4.0 |
| 5749 | Her Perfect Mate is Paige Tyler's first book in her X-Op series. This book is a full length story...just thought I would mention it because most of Paige's published stories are novella's. This one took me a couple of hours to read...if not more cause there is a lot of detail in this book so I might of had to reread a couple of paragraphs just to make sure I understood the military terminology. I was pretty amazed by all the detail in the story. The book is cross between a action-adventure, romantic paranormal, and government agent thriller.In Her Perfect Mate, government agent Ivy Halliwell is paired with Special Forces agent Landon Donovan. Landon is not thrilled to be pulled from his current assignment but he gives the new partnership a chance. Ivy is a "shifter" but in Paige Tyler's new X-Ops world, shifters don't shift into animals..they just share animal characteristics like better eyesight, hearing, etc. I liked this new concept, found it unique and enjoyable. Actually I found the whole story unique and different then what I have been reading lately. Paige did a great job setting up a framework for future stories. Can't wait to read the next book in this new series. Highly recommend!!! | 5.0 |
| 5750 | This book was required for my nursing health assessment class the whole book needed to be read in the first week, lots of good hints and tips. | 5.0 |
| 5751 | Great story and an enjoyable read. Had a hard time putting it down. Especially liked the fact that Mored got what he deserved. | 5.0 |
| 5752 | Mary Buckham does a fabulous job of explaining how setting can play such a strong role in your work, and how to get there. Highly recommend! | 5.0 |
| 5753 | If you liked this one you'll love the rest. Check out Red Rising and Wool as well. Great series! You won't be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 5754 | This book, the third in the series, is hard to put down. It is well-written, fast paced, and has surprises every few pages. Emily Baxter, the main character is always in character, flaws and all.Emily finds herself on a remote arctic research facility with a disabled, alcoholic scientist, a teenage girl, and her dog. She believes they are the last humans alive after the entire planet has been taken over by some malevolent force that has transformed it into something alien and hostile to humans. Then a British submarine shows up along with a skeleton crew, and eventually Emily falls for a Scottish seaman. They make their way to Las Vegas, through a red jungle only to find that humanoid aliens have put humanity "on probation" and restricted to a certain zone. It's unclear what they intent to do next.There is something of a surprise ending after Emily gives birth to a child. | 4.0 |
| 5755 | Enjoyable read by a fine author. With so many advancements in the areas of implants and robotics the story line is not far fetched at all. | 4.0 |
| 5756 | Humor and history collide and this book was a lot of fun. My roommate was reading sections aloud to myself and then to his family. We all had a chuckle. | 4.0 |
| 5757 | Of a book. I was impressed and in awe of this wonderful story. I thought about this book all day. Be prepared to laugh and cry, to relate to the characters and to think of how it was in high school. Highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 5758 | Another great one. I'm going to have to read the next one in the series. Anita Stansfield always keeps the interest piqued. | 5.0 |
| 5759 | I enjoyed this book despite the terribly overworked plot, that being the serial murderer becomes focused on the female cop.minor SPOILEROne thing that really bugged me though was the fishline booby trap set in the final chase sequence. Come on! The guy is running up a flight of stairs in a random building while trying to escape and also has time to set a booby trap? That is ridiculous. | 3.0 |
| 5760 | I love Sara's and Jeffrey's story. I couldn't put it down. I have read every book so far and I look forward to the next one! | 5.0 |
| 5761 | I loved this book because I have always been fascinated with the Arthurian legends. It's great modern spin on the tales. The author has great style with witty sarcasm and insights that people can relate to | 5.0 |
| 5762 | Another great novel, short sweet and excitement in between. I recommend all 5 novel's. Keep them coming. I can't wait for a new series to come out.5stars always when it comes to Eva. | 5.0 |
| 5763 | This book had me bothered I couldn't read it and relax the mother did way too much with her daughters | 4.0 |
| 5764 | I liked it. An interesting short story with speculation of what the reader is already thinking. Great fun for minimal words. | 3.0 |
| 5765 | I didn't like the way the writer wrote. Kept skipping through the pages when she rambled on. Just didn't click with me | 3.0 |
| 5766 | I am a Shopaholic. I knew that I was a shopaholic all this time, but who knew there was a book about it. I read the book and I see the steps I can take but who says I want to over come my addiction. They did provide some great insight, but I still love shopping. I believe I will always love shopping, but Great book for someone trying to over their shopping addiction. | 5.0 |
| 5767 | When I got the first book in the series, Lust, Money and Murder I didn’t know what to expect. But I have to say I was surprised, so much intriguing and plotting around with counterfeits. And then, when it really became interesting, the book stopped and tells me to buy the next one. That is not fair.Because of that I gave it only 4 stars | 4.0 |
| 5768 | I picked up this book because I love the Oxford English Dictionary, and lexicography in general. The story itself is fascinating, but Winchester's telling does it a great disservice, in large part because he spends far more time than necessary on numerous parts of the story. I came away from this with the sense that there just wasn't enough for a book (despite the fact that this is a very short book and its font and size suggest a young-adult audience). Winchester apparently doesn't have the talent to turn what is an amazing story into an enjoyable book. One further annoyance: he refers on occasion to pictures, but there are no photos in the book. There are drawings scattered throughout the book, but they are unlabeled and serve no real person. The decisions about illustration just reinforce the sense that this is a shoddily conceived product. | 1.0 |
| 5769 | This is the final book in the Walk Series. I loved the book and was sorry to see the 5 book series come to an end, but I felt the story was totally complete after reading the final book. I would recommend this book to any Richard Paul Evans fan; however, I would suggest starting with the first book and reading the 5 books in order. You won't be disappointed! | 5.0 |
| 5770 | While murder isn't funny, the homicide detective who is trying to find the killer is! I have never laughed harder during a murder mystery. Of course, the person who is usually the one I'm reading about is in fear of their life. I really love this book and plan to read more by the same author. Thank you, Steve Demaree. You have a wonderful sense of humor! | 5.0 |
| 5771 | The first thing I'd like to say about Fallen From Grace by Leigh Songstad is that it's one of those books that once I started to read it, I didn't want to put down, but I had to sleep at some time. Having started it the night before, I finished it the very next day. I think what drew me in the most was the fact I thought the two main characters – Judas and Grace, had amazing chemistry together. There were times when I could feel their frustrations when they had outside pressures on both of them. As a reader, I felt a lot of empathy towards them as the story unfolded and I learned more about what had happened in their pasts and the pressures they felt from family or others. I also liked the fact that as far as a career, Grace was a highly regarded psychologist. As far as secondary characters, there's one character that definitely stood out, and that's Senator Ellis. There were several times throughout the book that I wanted to slap him just because of things he said and actions he took.Overall, Fallen From Grace was a book that flowed easily, and I thought the pacing was just right. I definitely would recommend this book to anyone who likes contemporary romance. | 5.0 |
| 5772 | I really enjoyed reading this book. The relationships between the brothers, best friends, neighbors and lover felt real. This was a super cute book. I didn't give it a 5 star rating because I wanted a little more in the end but overall easy read and good feel book. | 4.0 |
| 5773 | Out of this series this is the best one. I am so happy May found love this story is just great. | 5.0 |
| 5774 | Her Best Laid Plans was a satisfying romance and one HOT novella, but I didn’t expect any less from Cara McKenna.Jaime’s life plan derailed after her long-time boyfriend broke up with her. She was to support him through med school and then he was to return the favor when he finished and she went for her degree in architecture. Now that Jaime’s put her life on hold and delayed college, she’s two years behind with nothing to show for it. Loser ex!! With the summer off and no plans until she starts college and a new job in the fall, Jaime travels from Boston to Ireland determined to have a good time. Things are looking up when the gorgeous Irish barman, Connor serves her a Guinness at the local pub. Yet, what Jaime thought of as a vacation fling turns into something so much more. Connor has found a place in her heart and settled in deep.Connor works at the family’s pub saving every dime to go back to college for his engineering degree. He’s wasted years on a misspent youth and plans on correcting that in the fall. When Jaime walks into his bar he falls hard for her and starts imagining a future:“I fell harder for you in a week and a half than I have for any girl I dated for ten times that long,” he said. “If this isn’t worth turning my life inside out for, I can’t imagine what is.”This romance ticked all the boxes for me in 85 pages! Even though Jaime and Connor’s relationship happens in ten days it didn’t feel like insta-love to me at all. They used every free minute getting to know each other. And oh, I liked some of the ways they did that:She sucked in a breath, back arching.“Good,” he murmured. “Let me figure you out.”She smiled at that, unseen. Of course he’d want that—to mess around and discover how she worked, how to make her respond.Oh my, and yes, please!!This was HOT! Connor and Jaime’s time together was intense, passionate and yet so very sweet. I was desperately hoping they could work things out in spite of living on two different continents. A HEA is a requirement for this romance junkie, and let’s just say I had a smile on my face by the end. | 4.0 |
| 5775 | The third installment in the original sinners series is heating up the pages. Nora and Wesley finally get the time together as a couple. We meet Wesley's parents as well as some old friends. However, there are some mysteries that needed solving before someone ends up hurt. I certainly enjoyed reading The Prince but hate how the story ends. Cannot wait for The Mistress! | 4.0 |
| 5776 | The author makes a strong case that at least some of Mrs. Lincoln's erratic behavior was caused by substance abuse. This is an easy read, not an academic book. Perhaps the writer overstates her case and minimizes other contributing factors. The woman most likely suffered from what are called personality disorders today, and experienced profound trauma from the death of her husband and three young boys. Still, a very convincing argument that drugs were a factor. | 5.0 |
| 5777 | Ellie's circumstances had resulted in her spinsterhood, with no one who cared at all about her. When she met Jackson Smith, whose beautiful young wife had recently drowned, leaving him with two little boys to raise, Ellie was totally unprepared for his ridiculous proposal of marriage. But what other options did she have? | 3.0 |
| 5778 | It only gets 3 stars from me. It was pretty good, but truthfully, the writing was stale, particularly in the 1st 1/4 of the book. I loved the characters, particularly Tremayne, he had potential. Isobel was likable but we've all met her prototype a million times. Bottom line: I thought Ms. Camp was a bit lazy with this book. HOWEVER, I will read the series! | 3.0 |
| 5779 | I didn't enjoy reading these books at all, it was to rushed and seemed like the author wasn't really getting a good story out of it., | 2.0 |
| 5780 | If you enjoyed Season One and Season Two of Noble Intentions, then you will definitely enjoy Season Three. Jack's character becomes more complex, more fleshed-out in this season. We see a different side Jack as he considers retirement. We had begun to see him develop paternal feelings towards Mandy in the earlier seasons, and those feelings continue to develop in this season. | 5.0 |
| 5781 | Quite a complex interwoven maze on corruption and murder justified by ancient religious beliefs makes this book a page turner. Fascinating historical back story and excellent character development. Good read. | 5.0 |
| 5782 | I love the Lawyers in Love series!!!!!! This novella is a quick and easy read and is hilarious! As is the entire series. The author keeps you interested and the characters are so real. I speak from experience...I am deputy director at a correction facility...these characters are developed by watching real people. I can't wait for the next book(s)!!!!! Kudos to the author! | 5.0 |
| 5783 | This was a very good little story. I loved Jett and I wanted to strangle Levi most of the time. I would recommend everyone to read this refreshing story. | 5.0 |
| 5784 | When my children fell in love with Alice Schertle, I sent copies to every friend I knew with a young baby. I was so disappointed when one friend seemed unenthusiastic. Her copy came just as they were leaving for bridge, and the baby sitter took first crack at it. "It only took 2 minutes to read - there is not much to it".Two days later my friend called to apologize. When she read the book to her little one, the first time thru took 2 minutes, but then they snuggled together on the couch while every page was reviewed.The baby need not understand the answers - the charm and the pictures encourage long loving perusal together.This book has only a few short sentences, 1 per beautiful page, and the order your baby turns the pages matters little. If you both enjoy a nice long cuddle, this book is wonderful. I am now buying it for my grandchildren and friends with young grand babies. | 5.0 |
| 5785 | This was a sweet book, and worth the read for the storyline involving Jake and his kids. Josephine just came off sounding stupid - just too over the top. A globe-trotting, fringes of the music and fashion scene type would NEVER speak the way she spoke or be so ignorant of common phrases and certainly not as naive as Josephine was portrayed. I loved the storyline, and such a sweet ending and Jake was the typical, perfect K.A. male. I have to wonder, though, why does K.A. seem to think that anyone over the age of 38 (in her books) is too old to have children? Just wondering. It would not seem to be so in real life - at least with my friends. At least this K.A. book is better than Jagged - but almost anything would have to be. Still annoyed over that one! | 3.0 |
| 5786 | Good book that gives insight into a trial from a trial judges view. Although I've always been prosecutorial oriented, also good from a defense viewpoint. Question defense's opening argument. | 5.0 |
| 5787 | I must admit after reading the first part if this book I wasn't sure, I loved the blurb but just couldn't really get into it. When I started reading there were two reviews one liked it and one didn't and at that point I was undecided, before I continued I re-checked the reviews to find Serena's which described exactly what I was feeling, the beginning of the book is confusing and difficult to get into and I agree it should be re-done because some people won't get past this which would be a shame since the rest of it is really good. A great story with fantastic characters although I do agree with loumar where Mia is concerned the way she speaks particularly early on it's almost like she's in a Victorian novel but I'll definitely be reading the next one since I can't wait to find out what happens next. I'm hoping some of the males find their mates and that Dante and Hailey finally get it together and also Lea, please more on Lea she's wonderful.I've given 4 stars partly because the beginning was not very good, it needed editing and also I assume it was intentional but the identity of Mia's stalker is given away very early on and I personally would have preferred not to know quite so soon. | 4.0 |
| 5788 | It is always nice to find an author whose mysteries are entertaining and well written. I enjoyed the portrayal of the cats, and the integral part they played in the story. I also liked the light touch of romance. This a good book to read on a quiet afternoon or take to the beach. | 5.0 |
| 5789 | I love this series. I watch the 30 Life Principle series on InTouch.org, have the Life Principle Bible, Charles Stanley's Handbook for Christian Living, & books from The In Touch Series concerning each principle in greater detail.This book is a study guide that requires Bible reading with Q & A throuout this book. I like this better than passive reading because many thought provoking questions are asked which challenges your faith to grow. You see examples of Bible characters & how they responded to God's call & how God empowered them to do His will to do great & marvelous things if they would obey. God still works today in the lives of believers just as He did in the Bible days. The book moves me & makes me feel as eager to serve God as when I was a new Christian.Each chapter may only be a few pages long, but the book is an excellent educational tool. More importantly the book is also life changing for the Christian.Since I have begun working on completion of this book, I have found it very useful to incorporate the use of the Believer's Bible Commentary by William MacDonald which is useful to give background information to specific passages as well as the meaning of certain passages. Sometimes this commentary specifically answers the question leaving no doubt as to its meaning. I like an indepth study. | 5.0 |
| 5790 | I gave this book a three because it was a fun and sexy read and I would highly recommend it to my friends and family members. | 3.0 |
| 5791 | Came upon this book by chance and absolutely enjoyed it. It definitely kept my interest and I'm looking forward to Boyd' s next book | 5.0 |
| 5792 | The author was determined to tell us the complete story of the years before the Revolutionary War. The problem is that he did it in so much detail that the reader can get lost in the places, not so much the names. It is a slog to get through and I found myself skipping to the next chapter. Nevertheless, for the history buff it is a worthwhile read. | 3.0 |
| 5793 | The Eternal Wonder was not published for 40 years after it was written. I suspect that Pearl was not happy enough with it to publish it. Apparently it was not complete and after being resurrected finishing touches were added to make it publishable.I read it for its historical value. | 3.0 |
| 5794 | The bound series has always intrigued me. I love this authors style of writing, so much talent. It's the first time I have read of a werewolf that wasn't cocky and harsh and I loved it. | 5.0 |
| 5795 | I have to admit that I purchased this book thinking it to be a much different type of book. This isn't my normal type of story to read but yet once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. It I fair to say that I lost some sleep because of the quality of writing and the intrigue of the story line. I highly recommend this book and can't wait for season two to become available. | 5.0 |
| 5796 | I thoroughly enjoyed the first three books in the JET series. The author, Russell Blake, stated that originally he intended it to be just a three book series, but that they were so popular he decided to keep writing them.Sadly, I think that was the wrong decision. The first three books were well crafted. The plots were fast paced and there wasn't any superfluous text to bog down the stories. Each book was a page turner and difficult to put down.This is not the case in JET IV. The action slows waaaaay down and the reader is subjected to unnecessary and frankly boring chunks of text. I actually found myself skimming through a lot of this book wondering what happened to the break neck action of the first three.Finally, this book steps dangerously close to 'silly romantic' territory. Formerly, the fact that Jet always seemed to have some man involved in her adventures and had to do the obligatory inner musing about a possible romance annoyed me, but at least she held her own. In this one, a ridiculous amount of time is spent concentrating on the 'what ifs' of possible romances. I find it hard to believe that a woman who is literally fighting for her life and the life of her child, has the time to moon around over a guy like a 14 year old girl.The author seems to have forgotten that the timeline for the JET series is extremely truncated. By my calculations, from the beginning of the first JET book to this one, only about 4 months have passed.However, during one point in this book, while in the midst of a sexual encounter, we find Jet thinking that it had, "....been so long since she'd had this kind of experience." Really? She hadn't had sex in like 4 months, during which time she was pretty busy with staying alive, but she's inwardly bemoaning her 'celibate' state?It is silly stuff like that, along with the dropping of the action ball, that has me disappointed in this series.After reading this book I read some of the reviews for the next couple and see that some people have cited the same problem: way too much unnecessary detail and little action.Sadly, I think I'm done with this series. There are so many books out there. Time is too short to waste on sub par stories. | 3.0 |
| 5797 | There I said it. So call me classless, tasteless, whatever.I understand that real art critics don't like Kinkade. Whatever.I love his stuff, it makes me feel nice to look at his paintings and imagine I lived in a place like that.My wife loves him too. | 5.0 |
| 5798 | I know this book has gotten a lot of 5 stars. The only reason I'm giving it 3 stars is for the lack of jewelry pictures in it. If you are into clay made into other things then its for you. As for me, it was a waste of money. | 3.0 |
| 5799 | I enjoyed the stories immensely and for the size of it it is a great buy and is perfect for reading at night or when you have limited time to read | 5.0 |
| 5800 | I enjoyed the book but had a hard time figuring out "when" we were sometimes. I loved that the same characters appeared in 3 different time periods as themselves, but their personalities changed somewhat in concert with the times. The book offered an Interesting and very different premise from anything I've read before. | 4.0 |
| 5801 | This was a great read. I really enjoyed this book but i found Frances VERY frustrating. I don't want to give away the book, but I will say her decision making process seems a little flawed. She can't seem to make up her mind on anything. Though back in those days I can imagine it was more difficult than it is for women now.Overall though I couldn't put the book down. I really wanted to see how things unfolded. The other characters were brought to light enough that you could love them or hate them depending on Frances' view. Teh story kept a good pace, not dweloling too much on any one point in history or event. | 5.0 |
| 5802 | I read this book many times after buying. So simple though profound ideas. It is a great book that everyone reads it may benefit from it! | 5.0 |
| 5803 | What a fun twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson! The story was well written and easy to get through. I wish there were more of these spins written by the same author. | 5.0 |
| 5804 | Just OK - not a whole lot of substance. There are predictable characters, with a predictable outcome. It's just OK, for me. | 2.0 |
| 5805 | What a great story for young adults.. I totally enjoyed reading it and will get other books written by Hiaasen | 5.0 |
| 5806 | Enormous in scope, action, characters and plot, David J. Bain’s adventure saga, “Torn Blood” may be the most ambitious, well-researched and enthralling novel ever written about the long-standing battle between the Palestinians and the Jews. Bain, who has collaborated on two previous film scripts, succeeds in this debut novel by delivering a Tom Clancy-like thriller with as much insight into the conflict over Israel as you’ll find in any non-fiction account. “Torn Blood” oozes with fast-paced action and colorful, complex characters, each of them caught up in the seemingly never-ending fight for sovereignty over that tiny piece of land in the heart of the Middle East. Remarkably and essentially, Bain never takes sides in this conflict and he provides the reader with the results of his seven years of research: a detailed historical background which explains the significance of Israel as a Jewish homeland and the seeds of dissension and extremism among Palestinians who believe this same land is rightfully theirs. Meanwhile, “Torn Blood” imagines a full-scale campaign to wipe all Jews off the face of the Earth.At the start of “Torn Blood,” a diabolical scientist in Northern Kazakhstan explains in a terrifyingly casual way to a group of like-minded Jihadists exactly why and how the chemical weapon Anthrax is the most reliable and effective way to kill the Jews. Throughout the next 500-plus pages and countless characters and plot lines we see the escalation of this threat contrasted by the strength of spirit and resolve of individuals on both sides of the fight. Central to the story is a nave, but potentially heroic new recruit to the U.S. consulate in Tel Aviv, Addison Deverell. It is through Deverell’s eyes that we experience much of the action, as he slowly finds himself at the center of the struggle.Every page of this fast-paced, detailed novel explodes with new information, tense negotiations, and potential catastrophe. While Addison Deverell watches the conflict escalate in the Middle East, another character, Dr. Janelle Henning is half a world away in Oregon when she is contacted by a messenger, drawing her into this tale. Throughout “Torn Blood,” the locales are constantly changing, maintaining high, heart-pounding suspense. Bain spent seven years working with researchers before beginning this novel and it shows. He mixes facts and essential history into the suspense and along the way we are enlightened to the history of the conflict, while meanwhile the action has us on the edge of our seat.It is through our understanding of the history and the Bain’s believable imagining of the apocalyptic possibilities for the future that we find ourselves deeply drawn into the action with a fresh, educated and entertaining look at a very old conflict between two stubborn and unrelenting rivals. Bain’s should be applauded for the incredible research that results in a gripping adventure story and an attempt to explain a vital conflict with everything to lose. | 5.0 |
| 5807 | This is vey well done and hard to put down. A good companion piece to the series by Martinez, Miller and Linderer. | 5.0 |
| 5808 | I really tried to read this one but got 5% in and said the hell with it. The author introduced way too many characters in the first pages with absolutely no background and I found I had no reason to care who they were. When it got to the page where the librarian was dying, I had to laugh at how badly the scene was described. I don't usually give up on a book this early on but I did not see it getting any better. | 1.0 |
| 5809 | I was looking for something different and what a good book I found!! It held my interest from the first page to the lst. The characters were believable and what a quirky, dysfunctional family. Totally recommend. | 5.0 |
| 5810 | Here is a book derived from MIT Media Lab research, with the usual overstatement and overimportance that goes along with most Media Lab stuff. Because this is a popular book, the claims are probably less qualified and hedged than they would be if presented in research papers. The pre-release copy I read did not include the many figures, which may have made the results look more specific and convincing.The book is based on study of patterns of information exchange (i.e contacts and memes). The kajillions of bits of data thrown off by Internet users and handheld device users offer lots of opportunities for research. And, to be fair, Pentland includes an appendix that discusses the dangers inherent in Big Data of this type.So what are the results? I had a very hard time putting my finger on them. What good does it do to understand how ideas flow in groups, cities, or the workplace? Pentland and his students claim that it does some good, and give some interesting anecdotal examples of idea flow and influence. They tell us that the most successul leaders draw people into a connected team that shares ideas.This last is not news. Which is the problem I had with the book. It is full of examples that are immediately stapled to high flown ideas that they may or may not support. Perhaps this book is the foundation of a new science, or a new field of sociology. Or perhaps it is just inspiration to researchers along with some reassurance about how Big Data will help rather than hurt us. Or perhaps I missed the point. | 3.0 |
| 5811 | What a great book. I chose it based on a book review I read and it was GREAT!Easy read. Insightful. | 4.0 |
| 5812 | It is Lovecraft, what more can one say about it. All of the short stories and novels are period writing. It is a shame that when they make movies based on the stories that they do not match, nor give you the insight into Lovecraft's beliefs. Read it late at night with just a reading lamp. It is a fun time. | 5.0 |
| 5813 | Great writing. So interesting that I had trouble putting it down. Can't wait for the next book to come out. | 5.0 |
| 5814 | Fast paced and interesting read, I was drawn in at page 1 and read it all the way through in a day. | 4.0 |
| 5815 | Well the book started off great. The heroine was decidedly eccentric and her antics left me chuckling. However after "falling in love" she became a ginormous watering pot. Every second dashing away into the glen to weep her eyes out. It really interrupted my enjoyment of the book. Must love be so painful? It was especially worse because her character was so happy before all the love business.Also it came across that the root of all these teary nights was presumption. I have never come across two people assume the worst and blame themselves for all manner of slights. Now that I think about it, that is rather narcissistic of them. That also relates to Ransom not telling you-know-who that he was you-know-what (I never got over that). I felt like shaking both of them and yelling "It is not always about you!".Nevertheless the book managed to be enthralling. I sat in bed all Sunday afternoon to finish it. However, it will not be in my re-read pile. Mixed feelings on this one. | 3.0 |
| 5816 | 3 stories for the price of one? or 3 stories hobbled together to make one book. Belly bombs, hijackings, a vengeful lunatic from the past. The belly-bomb story has NO ending and only a so-so journey in its telling. The vengeful lunatic exists so that Cindy can have something to do in the story ... a reason to show how goofy and brain-dead she really is pursuing Mackie Morales, a real nutcase. Then the hijacking, Yuki and new hubby on an Alaskan cruise ... a hijacked with no "real" explanation. Of course, hubby Brady, saves the day with only a few scratches in a highly unlikely scenario. Of the WMC books, this one is the worst. | 3.0 |
| 5817 | As a retired high school English teacher, I was very interested in what Mr. Moore had to say about Common Core. I am not a fan of the new standards (although in my home state of Indiana it's been rejected), but I was curious about Mr. Moore's perspective. The book was very engaging, although some of his personal opinions turned me off. However, we are in complete agreement about the damage being done to public education in order to teach to the test. He spends a great deal of time breaking down the Prentice Hall literature book for juniors, and many of his points hit home because I used that same textbook my last year of teaching in 2012. Even with that silly book, the administration in the large, urban school district where I worked frowned upon its use, preferring that we stick to the script provided by The Springboard series (see CollegeBoard), which had NO literature or even any reference to any; barring that, our students were to work online in a very elementary (and expensive) computer program with nothing but informational text. I was devastated to be told that I could not teach "The Great Gatsby" to my eleventh graders because it was too hard, and instead was to teach a unit out of Springboard on global warming, a subject I know little about and which would be better covered in a science class.On the rare occasion that I slipped in some actual literature that year, my students were attentive and engaged. As Moore states, silly art projects dominated instruction, and my job and evaluation depended upon how well I taught these 'subjects'. Having read this book, I am now sure that my students could have risen to the occasion of a Gatsby or Scarlet Letter, but weren't given the chance.I have two family members who are college professors. According to them, all these informational texts that are being force-fed to public school children are NOT making them college ready. In a college class they are expected to have a working knowledge of Shakespeare, or 1984, or the Civil War, and when these young adults stare blankly at the professor because they have not been taught any of this, the instructors are of course angry at the public high schools for not preparing kids for real college.I would recommend this book to educators and parents alike, but I would have preferred Moore's opinions be kept out of it. The facts speak for themselves. | 4.0 |
| 5818 | great second book to this trilogy. can't wait to start the last book to see how it all ends. quick read that will make you want to continue on to the next chapter. | 4.0 |
| 5819 | It was a good story based on characters instead of battles or tech. While that stuff is in there they are just support for the main character. He is not a super hero or deeply flawed anti hero he is just a guy that is trying to do his best. It makes him easy to relate to especially if you have been in the military before. | 4.0 |
| 5820 | I really enjoy this series it's fast paced and the characters are complex and different. I love how the author is cintinuing the series and you get to glimps the other couples you have gotten to know. I was excited to get my hands in this one after seeing the devastation Damien experienced in the end of bonded! This one also ads the twist if a female Alpha which isn't something you see often in this line if paranormals! Great read fast paced lots if sizzle! | 4.0 |
| 5821 | I loved the first Judith Singer - Compromising Positions. Bright, witty and fresh, it was a lot of fun to read and enjoy. I have gone back and read it again several times, the most recent re read caused me to red Long Time No See. I wish I had skipped it.It is the same characters and resolves their issues from the first one, but tedious. The wit and charm of the first one is missing. By the end of the book I was reading every third word just to limp to the finish. | 3.0 |
| 5822 | An all encompassing romance and coming of age book. The characters are very well rounded, the story reminds me of a hallmark movie, Kleenex needed. | 4.0 |
| 5823 | Heart on a Shoestring is appropriately titled because it will definitely leave a mark on your heart. Miranda and Derek were two people that I didn't expect to have a love story because they just met in the last book. Once they lean on each other and decide to let down their guard, they learn a great deal about themselves and each other. | 4.0 |
| 5824 | '96 climb on Everest and the fatalities and injuries spurred a lot of books. I found this one the most informative. It made sense and was well written. Diagrams also showed positions on the mountain and how the pile-up of lost climbers started. I found the information about the business side of mounting a client-based climb fascinating. Compared to Jon Krakauer's rather thin account, this one has a lot more detail and makes sense in terms of motivations. Strange that a mainly Russian speaking, non-author seemed to have more insight into the clients than a professional adventure writer! Exciting book. | 5.0 |
| 5825 | Sorry, I meant to hit 4 stars but it won't let me change that. This was an awesome book and can't wait to read the rest of them. Thank you for a great story line and for making the main character a strong, magical woman. Also love her friend Millie. Looking forward to more action. Thank you! FOUR STARS!!! | 3.0 |
| 5826 | The highest recommendation I can give is that I recommend this book to others, which I do. We take watches and time-pieces for granted these days, but not long ago an accurate time piece was so difficult and valuable, having such technology could help a Navy rule the world. A very interesting book, especially for those of us interested in mechanical time pieces such as the Seiko, Casio, and Orient mechanical diver's watches. | 4.0 |
| 5827 | I don't even know where to begin,this book got me so hooked,i was driving and reading,thats how awesome is this book,i read already twice,i recommend to everyone | 5.0 |
| 5828 | I loved this book! I found that myself laughing and crying and remembering what was like to take of my mother-in-law.What a compassionate story told by a brave daughter's journey of the ups and downs of the medical system. Watching her mother, once, a strong woman fail everyday, and gracefully navigate her own life. I am awe of Elaine Pereria. I highly recommend this book to all caregivers no matter what the disease. | 5.0 |
| 5829 | My second time reading the series. They never disappoint me. I call them My Vampire Porn. Explicitly delightful. And hard to put down. | 5.0 |
| 5830 | When We Met introduced a new group of young, single guys and girls to Fools Gold. Taryn has moved her PR firm to Fools Gold, at the request of her 3 "boys". While she was scouting the town last fall, she caught the eye of "Angel", who we knew from previous books that had him working at the "bodyguard school". Angel "decided" that Taryn was going to be his conquest, and early in this book, he "informed" her. Taryn was a strong female and needed an equally strong personality in her relationships - she got that with Angel. But their dynamic seemed so "stilted" and "unnatural". I didn't get the butterflies in my stomach as the romance developed, like I have in previous books. Angel and Taryn both have baggage - I felt that Angel's baggage was sufficiently explained and dealt with in this book, but Taryn's was glossed over. Her reactions to steps in her relationship with Angel seems "disproportionate" to her experiences with her father, and with Jack. I thought it a bit unusual that she went from "not trusting" Angel to save her life in the rapids, yet immediately made love with him on the creek banks.And I wish she had delved further into how Angel got his injury - the scar on his neck was reference often but always with a "the other guy was worse" without more details. I wish we had learned more about Angel's military experiences.There were lots of good parts of this book - I loved how Angel discovered things about himself by becoming a Grove Leader for a bunch of 7 year old girls ... I bet those girls LOVED him (and I'm surprised the moms didn't flock to him more). I loved how he became more and more comfortable with the girls over time, and in the end, wore the wreath on his head in the parade. I was glad that he came to the realization that he was wrong to leave Taryn, although I think she took him back too easily. I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED how her boys constantly came to her rescue - with her "pity party" after Angel broke up with her, and when Angel approached her at the parade. I could literally see them squaring up to Angel in that scene.So, I felt this was a good, but maybe not a great installment in the Fools Gold series. But, Susan has set up a lot of future romances that I really look forward to - Jack and Larissa, and Sam and Dellina. The "boys" have some great personalities and I look forward to reading their stories. | 3.0 |
| 5831 | My college roommate urged me to read this series, and I tried... Oh, how I tried. I spent three weeks on bed rest at the end of my pregnancy, then my entire maternity leave, then most of the summer trying to get through Oryx and Crake (book one), to say nothing of the rest of the trilogy. While I loved the writing -- and I do love Margaret Atwood's prose -- the book just couldn't hold my attention. I think it's the subject matter: dystopian fiction just isn't for me. The world we have is scary and screwed up enough without reading about how much worse everything will be in a not-so-distant future for entertainment. I'm not such an escapist that everything I read has to be sweetness and light--I read a lot of history, a lot of true crime, and plenty of general fiction about fairly grim subjects--but I'm frightened enough about what our world is coming to that I don't want to read a post-apocalyptic account of the world my kids will inherit, especially not while I'm at home recovering from and celebrating the birth of one of those kids. | 2.0 |
| 5832 | The only thing I didn't like about this story is that it wasn't full-length and there is no second installment! I grew so stretched to the characters so quickly. I loved the sarcasm and banter between the h and H. I loved the chemistry between them and I loved the bit of a plot that it did contain. Best novella I've ever read! Great job Miss. Williams.P.S: please give us more Paris and Blake | 5.0 |
| 5833 | Yes, there are references to homes here and homes there, trips to Paris, and her two restaurants. Beyond all that, you'll find a real person, a real cook, and an excellent selection of, not only authentic Tex-Mex, but a broad spectrum of great recipes for the home cook. | 5.0 |
| 5834 | This book is such a fun read. Before I was finished I went back and started all over and this time paid more attention to each character. It is funny, it let's one in to the world of Music and each character is unique. A lot has changed in the music industry since this book's publishing in 2000 but a lot is probably still the same. With shows like America's Got Talent and musicians making their own YouTube's and CDs who needs talent scouts ... but it still was interesting to read how it was. I also liked that some scenes were raw but there wasn't any cursing.. I'm sure that's not realistic, but I still appreciated it. | 5.0 |
| 5835 | This is a well-organized, tightly-wound story. It fits together well. It has been a while since I read this, but as I remember it is fairly short.I will get another of Roses's books. | 4.0 |
| 5836 | Other than the typos and the grammar errors, the story was the kind that you don't want to stop reading! I am not sure why the book had so many errors but it better be fixed before it is sold! Then I think someone will make a profit! | 4.0 |
| 5837 | This book made me realize we can change our lives by simply making a few changes on the way we look at life each day. | 5.0 |
| 5838 | This should have been the first in the series however I did not read them in order (my fault). Sherryl Woods tells such a good story and totally gets you involved with the characters. A great read! | 5.0 |
| 5839 | This is a wonderful addition to whatever that one may have concerning the scriptures. It is limited to the title as far as content. But this is something that is not available in ordinary commentaries. Wonderful reading. | 4.0 |
| 5840 | Can not wait to read next book. Story keeps you thinking has .many references to deal places that make want to travel there . | 5.0 |
| 5841 | As a registered nurse, I was privy to many scenes reminiscent of those described in Butler's eye-opening, mind-blowing book. "Slow Codes" were a routine part of our care of the dying, when family members insisted upon doing "everything possible" for a loved one whose time had clearly come to die. Staff took their time responding in order to allow the patient time to go. If we insist on pulling out all the stops when clearly the best course is simply to stop, the dying pay the price for our guilt or misguided sense of love and devotion.After my father was involved in an ultimately-fatal car accident, each specialist told me, in a family meeting, why we should resuscitate if his heart stopped for a second time. "He would be in a wheelchair, with a ventilator and a colostomy . . . ." This was a totally independent man prior to the crash. I insisted on a Do Not Resuscitate order, knowing that it's what he would have wanted.This is a must-read for anyone who might ever be in a position to make medical decisions for a family member or friend. From a professional and personal standpoint, I wholeheartedly endorse Katy Butler's position regarding the acutely and chronically ill as well as the dying."Knocking on Heaven's Door" will draw in the skeptics and convert them to believers. It is well-written, engrossing, and convincing, | 5.0 |
| 5842 | Complimentary copy provided by author for an honest review.I’ve been waiting for more of Hannah and Jack since I finished Bad Boy Rock Star, and Bad Boy vs Millionaire did not disappoint. We pick up a little after the end of Bad Boy Rock Star and find Hannah in Japan to find out why she was summoned by her father, and to clear her head about everything with Jack.Hannah feels that something is “off” when she meets up with her dad after a weird run in with Tamaki and now her dad’s taking her shopping for expensive clothes and she’s going to dinner with Tamaki and his father. Her dad is forcing her to spend time with Tamaki and even though he seems nice, her heart really isn’t in it.When Hannah gets back to the US things are a little stressed with her and the band, and Tamaki follows her back. Basically putting Hannah in a love triangle she does not want to be in. Jack wants her, she wants Jack, Tamaki wants her, but she doesn’t really feel him, but is trying to do what she believes is right for her father. When Jack gives her an ultimatum, I’m sure she is going to do one thing, and I get pissed.Not until the very end do we know how it all plays out, but there are times you like Tamaki and other times you want to slap him, you begin to wonder if he even cares about Hannah or if she’s just property to him.Things are crazy in this book, and Candy J. Starr has you guessing every chapter where its going or what is going to happen. I loved getting Angie’s POV in this book as well. I loved having her insight into everything that was going on, and she’s just a great character, and I’m happy to know we are getting Angie’s story!I can’t wait till the next book to see if Hannah truly is OK with her decision and how everything plays out. This book was awesome, and I could not put it down, I wish though we would have had some more Jack… I mean c’mon, I love, love, love him!!If you haven’t picked up the Rock Star Bad Boy series, you should definitely add them to your TBR list, the stories so far are pretty amazing, and I’ll definitely be one clicking anything Candy writes. | 4.0 |
| 5843 | .are for the fact that I kept reading ,but sorry it just didn't work for me. I found it very bleak all the way through. Having said that it is smoothly written and if you like this who done it genre you may just relate to this. | 2.0 |
| 5844 | Interesting account of a young woman as she struggles to grow up, being the daughter of a high profile Pastor parentsand her growing up and through the choices she made as a child feeling lost, actually as I read this book I seeher immaturity, the writing is quite insightful. We all have struggles to live through or just survive, howeverFaith in Almighty GOD bring victory on the other side of our personal cross. Resurrection through our faith in GOD,is the promise and this promise is tried and true.. | 4.0 |
| 5845 | Unfortunately, much of what is written in this book is incorrect. It was Operation Red Wings, not Operation Redwing. It was always a Marine operation and the SEALs were just a small part of the larger operation. The opposing force which killed 3 of the 4 SEALs was estimated to be approximately 35 by three different investigative groups, including one group who surveyed the actual site of the firefight, and not the 80-200 claimed in the book. And there never was a vote to determine if the SEALs would kill or not kill the civilians.Only a few of the reviewers seemed to focus on the biggest issue… which was the poor decision-making of the SEAL team after encountering the three goatherds. Being discovered by those goatherds is what is called a “soft contact” or a “soft compromise.” It should have been an immediate reason for terminating the mission. That the team waited around for another 90 minutes (according to the author – which could also be an untruth) and was still attempting to conduct the mission, was a huge mistake. The mission had been compromised and should have been immediately aborted.The other issue that is not even mentioned is the strong possibility that the opposing Taliban force had known about the SEALs insertion from their own reconnaissance and not told anything by the goatherds.One of the things that most upset me in reading this story was Luttrell’s constant bashing of the so-called “liberal media” and his frustration in “having to conform his behavior to the ROE (rules of engagement).” That is such an ignorant copout. It’s the military, not civilians, who created the ROE, and those rules make perfect sense when you study them and understand their intent. Any intelligent soldier would understand this… and Luttrell tries to tell us that SEALs are very smart. Apparently, Luttrell is the exception.After sifting through the truth about the mission and the misinformation provided in this book, here’s where I finally arrived at:● The Taliban knew the SEALs recon team had landed. It was their mountain and they would have had their own scouts keeping an eye out. The odds were low that their position had been given up by the goatherds.● The SEALs knowingly took up a position that was not the high ground, which was inherently dangerous.● The Taliban got to the SEALs’ hinding place fairly quickly and had the high ground, which put the SEALs in the weaker position.● An opposing force of 3:1 is defendable but only if the lower-numbered force has a defendable position. The SEALs (4) were up against an opposing force of approx. 35, which is an 8:1 ratio, which is not survivable even if the SEALs held a defendable position. But in this case, the Taliban not only had an 8:1 advantage, they also held the high ground. Net-net: the four SEALs were in an unsurvivable position. It was a minor miracle that one of them survived.● It was not the “liberal media” or the Rules of Engagement that led to the deaths of those three SEALs. They were in a war zone against a competent opponent. They caught a bit of bad luck when the goatherds crossed paths with them, but rather than instantly abort the mission as soon as they had been soft compromised (which is what they should have done), they remained in the area, which gave the Taliban forces the time needed to find them and attack. | 2.0 |
| 5846 | Jessica Sorensen ........why must you always make me cry??? Quinton is so broken. He is living in his dark world, but it's not dark enough for him. he just wants it all to end. That is until Nova shows up, refusing to give up on the him. But can you save a person who doesn't want to be saved?This is a dark and sad story, that it is hard to put it down. Another must read by Sorensen who ALWAYS manages to put your emotions on a hell of a roller coaster ride. | 5.0 |
| 5847 | This book would be good for someone who knew almost no math but wanted to get familiar with some of the most important equations from antiquity through the present day. But I have trouble believing that anyone geeky enough to be interested in these equations (especially from 1900 on) would know as little math as the author supposes.I think the average reader is probably more like me - literate in math but definitely not a mathematician. For me, the book was so lacking in details that a lot of it felt like a tease. There are too many cases where the author uses vague analogies to describe what an equation is doing when a few simple lines of high school math would have made it perfectly clear.Having said that, there are a lot of bright spots to the book as well. I really enjoyed the first few chapters where the author talks about the "cult of Pythagoras" and describes how until very recently math was being done with incredibly primitive tools (no words, no equals sign, no plots, not even Arabic numerals - it's amazing anything got done at all!), and it's striking how rapidly mathematics would develop when things we take for granted today were introduced (for instance, calculus was invented less than 200 years after the equals sign was introduced, and less than 100 years after people started plotting equations).There were also a few bright spots in the latter half of the book. I enjoyed the chapter on set theory/cardinality, which is so elementary that it can be explained in relative detail without any prior knowledge of mathematics, and yet which has some incredibly surprising results. The following chapter talks about the 'completeness' of mathematics and presents the recent but revolutionary proof that no set of axioms can be "complete" (in other words, for any set of axioms, there must be other statements which are at once true and unprovable - in other words, other axioms).All together, this book was worth reading, but it could have been so much better. | 3.0 |
| 5848 | This account of North Korea as told through the eyes of defectors was a page turner. Disturbing and triumphant, very moving. Highly recommend. Does a great job of depicting how even the smallest tokens we take for granted such as nail slippers, pens, paper, heat, appliances contrasted with the poverty stricken lives of North Korea 's. | 5.0 |
| 5849 | These are the first books I've read by Joel Goldman, and overall I enjoyed the books and would read more of him, but definitely he's not comparable to Lee Child. The books were easy to read, but the third one got confusing, with so many characters and story lines. It got old constantly reading about his "tics". However, I would recommend the books. | 4.0 |
| 5850 | After "Leviathan Wakes" and "Caliban's War," readers will start "Abaddon's Gate" expecting the story to kick into high gear and roll - but this time, the plot builds slowly, and when the reader gets to the nail-biting, sitting-up-in-your-seat sections, it pays off quite well. I highly recommend this book. | 4.0 |
| 5851 | It is incredible how those young men ever surmounted the odds that were stacked against them. A good portion of them did not. The meaning of sacrifice and bravery are written in this book. We are blessed in this country to have the freedom we enjoy at their expense. Could not put the book down.. | 5.0 |
| 5852 | In A SEAL’s Kiss by Tawny Weber, Sage Taylor has spent her life looking for her happiness. She has never stayed in any place for too long, and has changed jobs just as often in her search for it. In the meantime, her friends have been getting married and having kids. When she returns home she finds out that her best friend has just eloped and that she is the last single left.Now she has her best friends persisting on setting her up on blind dates. So in desperation Sage blurts out that she is engaged, to her childhood friend Aidan who happens to be away serving in the Navy. What she doesn’t expect either, is arriving and learning that her father is sick and dying. To her surprise there is twinkle in his eyes giving her hope, only that twinkle was put there by the news that she is engaged to Aidan.Aidan Masters grew up as the normal geeky kid, but he was too smart for his classes so the Professor took him under his wing and mentored him. And his daughter Sage befriended him and gave him the social life he needed too. Now he not only has brains, after his rigid training he now had a rock hard body that women want.When Aidan returns home, he receives congratulations from everyone in town. He just knows that Sage is up to something, he just needs to find out what. Only when learns that Sage faked an engagement in order to give her father a reason to live, he reluctantly agrees hoping that it will prolong the Professor’s life.But there will have to be rules, and one of them will be no sex, even though he has wanted Sage for a long time, he considers her off limits. Only keeping his hands to himself, and convincing Sage to follow the rules will not be easy. Especially since Sage takes his no sex rule as a personal challenge and she definitely wants to get intimate with Aidan.For a HOT, sexy and sensual read, don’t miss A SEAL’s Kiss by Tawny Weber. | 4.0 |
| 5853 | What an amazing story. I could not put this book down. It was emotional and uplifting at the same time. A must read!!! | 5.0 |
| 5854 | This story has a lot of potential, but I felt like it was rushed. I didn't like the ending. In my opinion, the wrong characters stay together when there is a clear chemistry between others that should be together. I like the authors books and maybe I was hoping for something that wasn't there with this one, but I was definitely disappointed. | 3.0 |
| 5855 | The book doesn't just deliver but does so in a way that is clear, concise, user friendly and result driven. It's a fast read but don't let that fool you...every page is packed full of great information, engaging examples and objective information the reader can put into practice. There were only a couple of areas which were a tad vague...for example, the author presents information on how NOT to stand but fails to provide examples on how to stand. Aside from these very minor points, the book made it to my 'must keep' collection for future reference. A few of the observations were so 'spot on' that both myself and spouse got a good laugh...as a college instructor, I fit one profile almost perfectly...a known defect of my own communication style. Overall this is a MUST read! | 5.0 |
| 5856 | A great book and I didn't want to put it down. I did not want it to end. Love Nora Roberts. | 5.0 |
| 5857 | This novelistic account is one third expedition chronology and details, one third biography of the explorers and families and one third Amazonian natural history. In that it's well done, but too ambitious for me. Each third distracts from the total. It may be a popular style for a mass audience but I have read almost every tale of great exploration and survival and most need little more than the vivid yet real account for my interest. | 3.0 |
| 5858 | Exciting read. Jack can stir things up like no one else. L. T. Ryan develops characters like no else I've read so kudos on that. This book had a little more carnage than I would normally like, however "it's Jack " after all......!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 5859 | Beautifully written, and full of surprises. If you've been in love and tried desperately to "do the right thing" and protect your faith, this is the story for you. And the wonderful surprise is that it continues in other novels by this author! Don't miss this one. | 5.0 |
| 5860 | I absolutely loved this book! Alpine is such a great author, and I could not put this book down! I got so into the characters, and I just needed to find out what happened! I defiantly recommend reading this! | 5.0 |
| 5861 | I enjoyed this book quite a lot. The storyline was interesting with plot twists and lovely descriptions of the scenery. I personally liked Jonah's many insights on his personal relationship with Jesus Christ and his distinction between religion and faith. I will definitely read another Lake Superior mystery! | 4.0 |
| 5862 | LOve this book and I had never read this author before. Kept my interest unto the last page and sent me to the Bible to see if the names all matched up. It being a novel, I thot it might not be so very authenic to the Bibles information. But again it is book you can learn Truth, even tho a novel. Jan | 5.0 |
| 5863 | Lydia finds herself in a predicament and challenged in her faith. The challenges don't stop as you go from page to page and her faith cycles in response to the challenges. There is an overall plan but will she stay to find out what it is? Good read. | 5.0 |
| 5864 | I received this book via BookTribe to give an honest review.There is something about psychological thrillers that just pull me in. Once I started I could not put it down. You have an awesome plot that just keeps twisting, a nice OH WOW totally didn't see that coming moment. Megan's husband is an abusive man, and Megan is trying to forget him. Along the way she meets Dr. Adrian who she starts dating, but it seems as soon as they start weird things happen. She thinks her ex-husband is back and is going to make her life a living hell, along with Adrian's.Conrad is not a normal person he seems to have some suped up abilities which come in handy for him to find his ex-wife and her lover.I really enjoyed the background of the story being insanity? Can you prove someone is legally insane? That is hard to do. But within this book it makes you think about it.The characters were nice. The problem I had with this book is the fact it seemed the two main character Megan and Adrian didn't date quite enough before they "jumped" into the relationship. Megan wanted to wait a while before Adrian came into her child's life which I think is just great for a mom to do. But it seemed it happened quicker within the story. It was like bam they meet, then they go on a date, then lets wait before you meet my daughter, then okay you can meet her. I felt as though they didn't develop enough of a relationship within the story. It was hard to feel their feelings for each other, it just didn't feel real.Also some scenes seemed a bit rushed. Like the author was trying to get back to the main part of the story so he wanted to rush with the details. I think maybe if he slowed down a bit and added more details then it would have worked.If you like thrillers, I would for sure give this book a read. I know I do want to read more by him in the future to see what else he has to offer. | 4.0 |
| 5865 | Chris Hadfield is entertaining and thoughtful in his musings. A very interesting man with some good insights. He also has a good sense of humor. | 5.0 |
| 5866 | This book is something else I just couldn't believe it. But I think the wife was stupid to not act on her intuition for so long. The book wad very interesting and have some reality to it. | 5.0 |
| 5867 | I just finished reading "The Girl Behind the Door" by John BrooksFirst off I would like to THANK John for his candid and real book.My heart is full of compassion for he and his wife Erika.If you don't have time to read books..... Skip to chapter 21 and read. It is a MUST read, because it is a Precious father's anguished understanding of his daughter, too late.Any of us could be there. Any of us.The could haves and should haves are written.... and my heart breaks.His book is for US, adoptive parents to READ so that we can learn and equip ourselves.Thank you John. | 5.0 |
| 5868 | this author touts the virture of having no equations; in general I agree often the physics gets lost in a detailed mathematics text. I have enjoyed this authors commentary but I think a few simple equations would have been instructive. | 4.0 |
| 5869 | The first chapter had me smiling from ear to ear,but unfortunately that was the end of my good time reading this.I was totally surprised by how different this book was from what I expected,and how full of 'ANGST'[Which I hate in romance] it was.It does have a HEA but I did not find the journey getting there,pleasant,so I cannot give it more than three stars.No formatting problems on my Kindle version. | 3.0 |
| 5870 | The premise for this series is interesting.....a gourmet cheese shop. While I am not familiar with the various cheeses, the descriptions certainly whetted my appetite to try them. Amidst the gourmet setting with a former Amish girl turned amateur detective, you will find yourself chuckling along with the author at some of the mishaps while they try to solve the murder. | 4.0 |
| 5871 | I first saw this in the college library I work in. I wanted a recipe to use with rice and when I got looking through it I like so much of it. If you are interested in Ancient Persian & modern Iranian cooking, then you should enjoy this book. | 5.0 |
| 5872 | Ms. Foster tells the story without opinion or rancor. She covers a most difficult period in our history with compassion for all the characters and their conflicts. You come away thinking that a real person told her that story and asked her to write it. | 4.0 |
| 5873 | This book is nice, although I can't remember what stood out in it that made me want to buy it. I will probably only make one project in it. | 4.0 |
| 5874 | Just read this book. Long interest in "animals' vs "people". Philosophy perfesser, I'm afraid. I find this author's writing style absolutely engaging. Much of the argument - about recursion, etc -is getting old hat by now to the human population interested in the topic, but it is well and humorously presented here by a guy whose first language isn't even English! Also, we've got the "theory of mind" issue and what the author calls "mental time travel".Perhaps the most thought provoking remark in the book is that if we had the 20 or so Hominins now extinct existing, we'd not need to ask the question of why we're so "different". Think about the almost miraculous activity of, say, ants raising mushrooms. But in the ants' case(s) we can almost always track the intermediate steps kind of spoiling the illusion. But here we are, seemingly alone and different with no stepping stones in sight.There's a theme here that just is part of the default thinking of almost everybody who writes or talks about the rise of humanity, if that's what you want to call it. Kudzu, house sparrows, the fungus wiping out species of amphibians as we speak, well, they're WEED SPECIES! Us, well, we're SPECIAL! Not some hominin escaped from an environment to devaste our new neighborhoods. Does "mental time travel" make us a special case as an animal? What if an ant psychologist wrote this book? Well, she couldn't write, you say. Yes, but we can't do a lot of ant things, either. There's just a lot of "religion" involved in the assumptions here. As someone who spends hours watching my honeybees behave, I think we've got hardly a clue about the mental lives of our fellow creatures. But you'll enjoy this book. It's about where we are now. | 4.0 |
| 5875 | I loved loved this book, can't believe I snagged this book as a freebie. It was an awesome read & even though I had a sneaky suspicion what was going on it was in no way predictable. Hunter is swoon worthy & cami is the good girl who snags the bad boy the big question is can she change his bad boy ways, oooooh u best go read to find out. Do it now while it's free | 5.0 |
| 5876 | I use the techniques in this book and my strength has increased amazingly fast. After just 12 weeks I am curling with 90 lbs in each hand. I do not have the joint pain anymore. Get this book and learn what the Strong Russians who dominate the Olympics have known for decades. | 5.0 |
| 5877 | The book was a quick, easy read that made a day at the beach even more enjoyable. Nothing too complicated - just a relaxing read. | 5.0 |
| 5878 | Loved this series. The journey of being in love is not always a fairy tale. The growth shown by the characters in this book was amazing. I was always team Mase. I just felt their connection was deeper. It was meant for them to be together. I know she loved Ash but Mase was her destiny. I loved how After the Rain was referenced. I had just read both books over the weekend and was totally blown away. The bog was brilliant what a tribute to Evie. Although the ending was rushed I truly enjoyed. Please write a Novella about the time leading up to the marriage. | 5.0 |
| 5879 | A shooting at the Laundromat at the Navajo Nations leaves one man dead, one wounded. When SGT Jim Chee is sent to investigate a missing girl and a stolen horse, he finds the man who was wounded, dead, buried in Navajo tradition on the mountain. But not quite... Being a shaman in training himself, he spots the discrepancy in the body preparation which no true traditional would have made. He finds another puzzle. Why would a traditional Navajo like Ashey Begay, make this kind of mistake in burying his kin? And where was he? This puzzle takes Chee off the reservation to Los Angeles in pursuit of the missing girl, and the old man. He crosses paths twice with an assassin who is assigned to kill the girl and all the other witnesses in a crime committed in the big city of LA. In all of his searching, Chee struggles with the entanglement with a white school teacher who is bent on marrying him and making a white man out of him. | 5.0 |
| 5880 | The story was good, smexy scenes were great, Tank was sexy alpha and I liked strong, snarky Lil. Story dragged a bit at spots and while their relationship was fine, it definitely lacked some depth. The last scene with (no spoilers) and the Dracos seemed a tad unrealistic. An editor would be good given some things that bothered me (women for woman . . . a lot; Tanks room instead of Tank's room) but it didn't make me quit reading. Will read the next book. | 3.0 |
| 5881 | This is the second in this series I have read. Enjoy her writing and will definitely read her other writings | 5.0 |
| 5882 | This was an excellent read. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the different story lines of the people and then watching as it all came together. Loved it! | 5.0 |
| 5883 | Of course ms. Abbi Glines manages to write another winner and show us how grant and Harlow fall in love. Grant is so imperfect and he makes so many mistakes but we person early on that it's just his fear of being in a position to be vulnerable if he should ever really loose those he really loves. This made Grant all the more endearing because he admits his mistakes and accepts this fear but decides not to let it control his life. Harlow is just the outcast and the quiet , loner type but Grant can't help but see her for who se really is which is a normal girl just looking for love. He brings out her feistiness and craziness and the shy Harlow we all knew becomes the independent woman who has unfortunately has had a tough life. She goes through so much but still manages to put on a smile! Their story, however , is not finished when it seems like their fears become reality and so we will see in book 2 how their story ends!! Can't wait!! | 5.0 |
| 5884 | I needed a book that already had an airtight plan. I was really glad I downloaded this book to Kindle but I should have known by the title that it wasn't going to work for me. However, I think it could be very helpful for some, and it's an easy read too. | 3.0 |
| 5885 | Yet another great story by Robert Vaughan. Again, not your usual western but sure worth reading.. Gets away from the shoot-em-ups.... | 4.0 |
| 5886 | I received this book in a giveaway by the author. I am very happy I won the contest because normally I would have shied away from it because of the three some thing. I realize now, that in would have been denying myself a great read! It is filled with steamy juicy details that I'm sure had me blushing at times! Peri is a cool character! I wasn't sure of her at first but now she has made her mark on me! I can't wait to see where her journey will take her and her two mates! I have a feeling that Peri has a lot more to her and is about to become a total and complete bad ass! Peri has a good heart and her moral conscience is very commendable! | 5.0 |
| 5887 | Another gorgeous calendar by a very gifted photographer. Every month is a joy to behold, year after year. This productive is very high quality. | 5.0 |
| 5888 | Did you ever feel different from your family? You have several brothers and sisters, and they all look Like, but you look different from all of them! They like sports, you like music. Well, that's how Harrison felt. He lost his family when he was young and was being raised by his Uncle and Aunt. His uncle was very male activities oriented, Harrison could cared less about running the ranch and all that it entailed. He considered himself a gentleman. This is the first story of trilogy. | 5.0 |
| 5889 | Oh My God......... loved it.It was another brilliantly written story with a great plot. I can't wait to see what's next | 4.0 |
| 5890 | At the conclusion of this book the reader is clearly left with the impression that the chronicles of the nativity are myth. Mr. Vermes does a good job of showing how Matthew and Luke were making up stories to solve the problems of the prophets predictions. (Neither Mark, the first gospel, or John, the last gospel, mentions anything about the nativity.) | 4.0 |
| 5891 | I enjoyed the tale but it left far too many open questions about the history and mechanics of how this world came to be. Also, any modern work where you start with four major characters and they all survive every un-survivable scenario, and there are a lot of those, . Had to be considered pretty light from a plot standpoint.Doesn't stand up to Silo, but good fun. | 3.0 |
| 5892 | I thoroughly enjoyed this book. After working 12 yrs in a prison setting this book was helpful to enlarge my perspective of where humanity may be headed | 5.0 |
| 5893 | Interesting story but after reading "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd it's going to be hard to for me to find something equally engaging in the historical novel genre. | 3.0 |
| 5894 | A wonderfully written and informative book on a truly tortured soul. Arguably the most well known artist that never sold a painting while he lived. Reading the book was full of heartaches. You will find yourself hoping and praying that this will be the painting that finally will garner the acclaim the Van Gogh wanted. The theory of Van Gogh being shot and for lack of other words murdered was eye opening to say the least. This book is a must read for all students of the Impressionist movement and lovers of Van Gogh's portraits. | 5.0 |
| 5895 | needless violence, too much irrational behavior and a bunch of characters that really weren't too believable. That being said, it had some moments but they were few and far between!Perhaps people really would react the way some of these neighbors did but I'm not sure they would have survived to take more than the first steps!Sort of disappointed... | 3.0 |
| 5896 | Absolutely loved it. Loved the different point of views. Cam and Will are so precious. The banter between them is hilarious and heartfelt. Loved it reading it again. | 5.0 |
| 5897 | I've never read a porn star's memoirs, and I remembered Christy from my youth, so I decided to check this out. It's ok-there's some interesting info here, but it reads in a pretty random order. She jumps around a lot between different times in her life. One minute she's describing an on-set experience, the next she's talking about something from her childhood. This approach might work if she had some incredible revelations about her life and/or the industry. Since she doesn't, the book reads as someone talking about their life without any rhyme or reason (or coherent narrative.) | 3.0 |
| 5898 | After reading the first book in the series, "Blood in the Past", I could hardly wait to see where Jordanna took us with "Blood in the Paint" and she didn't disappoint! (Even though she left us with a cliffhanger)The third book can't come soon enough. | 5.0 |
| 5899 | awsome | 5.0 |
| 5900 | When he first started off, there was a receptive audience of older folks willing and eager to pay O'Rourke good money to confirm...and enhance...their worst impressions of a generation they resented. Now in his 60s, his audience is primarily those members of the Boomer generation who, like O'Rourke, react with glee that their generation didn't live up to its ideals because it justifies all the time they spent watching from the sidelines as their bolder brethren tried to change a society sorely in need of change. They are the self-loathing Boomers. (More review of O'Rourke at The Nobby Works, Curse of the Boomers, Part 2.)[...] | 1.0 |
| 5901 | I used the heck out of this book while trying to figure out what gear to buy for my new baby. The choices out there are overwhelming, even if you limit yourself to whatever brick-and-mortar stores you have in your area. Plus, it gave me ideas that I didn't expect, like getting a <$100 web cam instead of an expensive video monitor. | 5.0 |
| 5902 | I think you should just take the title to heart, and skip the content. Try that experience. It's a little bit like seeing a movie preview and then realizing that the full length film isn't going to give you that much more information. | 2.0 |
| 5903 | Have barely started this book. I basically bought it for a grandson who is nuts about baseball. Ask me later. | 5.0 |
| 5904 | This is my 1st M/M read. And I positively loved it!!! Thanks Kindle Alexander for adding more books to my TBR list! Because now I HAVE to read everything you've written ;) Seriously though this is an amazing love story that shows the trials of being a (hot) gay man. If you're not sure if you'll like it just read the sample. If you don't want more after that..... | 5.0 |
| 5905 | Jack, Sam, Will, are still on their quest to find other survivors.Joined by Tammy, a human like alien teen, they struggle to escape a nefarious survivalist group, as well as trying to avoid monstrous alien species. They are realising that earth has changed in many ways, and there's profound changes for themselves to cope withI really am enjoying this series. I'm considerably older than the age group the tale is aimed at, but it really Is too good to leave it for kids! Next installment, please, Jeremy Laszlo | 5.0 |
| 5906 | Gives a fairly brief overview of great generals and what made them great. Tells what qualities elevated them to good men. | 3.0 |
| 5907 | For highs on rocks this mystery has info and good background in characters and in the terrain. Keeps you wanting to finish the book. | 5.0 |
| 5908 | I love this book and all its charm and wit and warmth. I don't like to leave long reviews giving an outline of the story, because I believe some things should be left for the reader to discover. And this one...the reader should definitely discover. Carolina and Jake are in a word: real. I know the situation (Pres daughter/Secret Service guy) is fun fantasy, but Simcox creates real characters with real feelings and all of that comes across on the page. The emotion between Carolina and Jake is believable and kept me reading until the very end and then I was disappointed it was over. Simcox shows a quick wit and very funny dialogue along with interesting secondary characters. And she managed to keep me riveted about two people holed up in a cabin with lots of freezing snow (which I would hate!) and wanting more. I can't wait for the following stories about the next two sisters. Carolina and Jake are a must read! This one was worth the wait! | 5.0 |
| 5909 | THIS is the way to write romantic fantasy.This story is better than the synopsis sounds. The writing is very good.Currently $1.14 for Kindle version and $1.99 for the Audible version. WELL worth it.First off I'll admit Romances typically are not my thing. Now, I don't mind some romance in my stories, if done well, and not too angsty, have a love triangle and or insta-love, but too often I've found in books labeled "Romance" everything but the "romance" seems thrown in as window dressing.However, there are a few notable exceptions, and this is one of them. I'd label this Romance/Fantasy. There is an actual, real plot here. Not too complex a plot, but in this case that didn't matter to me. Because, the writing is excellent, the world in which it takes place is well drawn, as are secondary characters, and it was a real pleasure to read this story. The author knows how to tell a story, set a scene and give us characters we can like and care about.Bonuses: Our heroine is feisty, and our hero, while having his grumpy, testy moments, is not a jerk.If you like Romances that are more than thrown together to be devoured and forgotten, and you can enjoy some fantasy and adventure elements mixed in, then you may very well like this one.If you enjoy fantasy, adventure, with a plucky heroine and don't mind a bit of romance in the mix, then you also may enjoy this one.And with a Kindle price of $1.14 there's not much risk giving it a try. | 5.0 |
| 5910 | well dione what an family I do not know anyone rich 9or royal. gives me asn idea about. got ingo I did not know. | 5.0 |
| 5911 | Despite his terse bedside manner on the SOAR forums and the frankly commercial nature of the SOAR program, Tom Bunn really does know his stuff. I used his techniques for the first time on the night before a long, deeply dreaded flight from South Korea, and they were extremely effective.Not only is this book good for aviatophobics like myself, the information within is also suitable for those who suffer panic attacks. I have generalized anxiety up the wazoo, and I found this book to be applicable to calming and cutting down random panic attacks as well as helping me to fly. Worth the money just for that alone! | 5.0 |
| 5912 | If it doesn't, you don't know what love is. Wonderful book, a bit hokey with "the touch" but I spent every spare minute I found lurking around reading it. My other nickname besides ''I eat books'. Is. "Mommy of four rescues". My husband and I love them all, all rescued and all loved! | 5.0 |
| 5913 | Just like her Rose Harbor Series, I couldn't stop reading the Blossom Street Series. Debbie Macomber is truely my favorite author. I can connect with her characters and their lives. I'm looking forward to reading more of her books. | 5.0 |
| 5914 | Great ideas for a paleo breakfast. However, please let me know if I can access this over and over again. I had difficulty the second time I tried. | 4.0 |
| 5915 | Too bogged down with details that don't matter. Not his best work. But..... It it's a good story, with a great ending. | 1.0 |
| 5916 | The setting, the story, the characters...all are top knotch. This is a well written and riveting read and shares a place amongst the best fantasy reads I have ever done. Up there with Abercrombie and Martin in my book! Buy this, you won't be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 5917 | There are several different ways that this delectable dish can be prepared. It seems like this publication shared every one of them. I can't wait to try them all. This purchase arrived in a very timely manner and was in excellent condition. | 5.0 |
| 5918 | This is a dreadful book. The editing and proofing are sloppy or perhaps non-resistant. The dialogue is so stilted I felt it might have been a bad translation from another language. The police/detective procedure is laughable and any suspense is illusory at best. It was a complete waste of time. | 1.0 |
| 5919 | Well written book full of missinformation, incorrect conclusions & assumptions.If you want to be "scared" of the "new world order", this could be the book for you.Good to have in your library for a conspiracy reference, but really...nothing more. | 1.0 |
| 5920 | It's a sad commentary on this book that I literally cannot even remember what it was about. I waited too long and have no recollection! So sorry, just know it wasn't memorable, thats for sure. | 2.0 |
| 5921 | My hockey obsession continues, this time with a fantastic “New Adult” read that took my breathaway! I found Breakaway by Lindsay Paige on a “Best Hockey Romance” list on Goodreads. I needed a break from the monotonous and disappointing New York Blades series, and this book was the PERFECT way to break that funk and keep me on my reading streak! (27 books in 2014 – by January 29!)Lindsay Paige and Mary Smith have a fantastic duel voice in this book, told from both Levi and Presley’s perspectives, you can’t help but fall in love with both of them!Levi Carr is dark and twisty – just the way we like our Hockey Hunks, right? He’s had it rough, and he takes his aggression out on Trevor McCarthy – his rival since high school. And when he finds out that McCarthy has a sister, he knows the perfect way to get under his rivals skin! Until… (predictably) her falls for Presley. Hard. I love watching Levi grow and change through this story. So well done, and so great to be inside the male perspective!Presley is a bit different for me. I have sympathy for her – but she lets her brother and dad walk all over her. And that pisses me off. But then, she lets herself fall into Levi and I love her for it – I can only hope that as this series goes on (it’s a trilogy!) that she finds a backbone of her own.The authors have a solid story, albeit predictable. (But that’s why I read romance, isn’t it? For that level of cliche predictability!) The whole using his rivals sister, then falling for her? Levi is a good guy, and this is a strong story.If you’re into YA and want to venture into the world of sports romance? This is the book for you! (But I must warn you – there are some REALLY STEAMY scenes!) | 4.0 |
| 5922 | Baldacci, once again, does not disappoint. This is one of the better mysteries of this year.Would recommend it as it's hard to put down. | 5.0 |
| 5923 | Okay people....I only give short reviews so don't base the number of words of my review for this book.Love, Love this Time Travel book. I don't know if it's the WWII era or what, but the author writes in such a way that I'd want to go back to this time. She integrates the characters so well together. I've given the paperback to my sisters as gifts and they love the book, too. | 5.0 |
| 5924 | I really like this book the main characters were really sweet together and really like the book as a whole. It kept me entertained from beginning to end. | 5.0 |
| 5925 | this was alittle different to what I normally read but enjoyed it and would read it again. will check for more from this author | 4.0 |
| 5926 | I am referring to my prior review of Part 1, the story is a good one. The hero surviving everything he faces though stretches credibility. Yes I know this is Sci-fi, but someone being faced with such odds so often, must succumb eventually...that's my point. I am awaiting the next piece as the plot is a good one. | 4.0 |
| 5927 | I usually don't read sci-fi books, but this anthology is amazing. I loved each story.Zero by Rene Folsom ~ Great read that really has me hoping that Rene will continue with this story, maybe like her Soul Seers series. I will resort to begging her for more. I absolutely NEED to kno if it was Mason with CJ at the end or if it was someone else!Isaac by Michael Loring ~ Interesting take on andrioids that are extremely human like. They are companion androids. They help with housework and keep their human company and help take care of them. They have human functions and can eat and actually think for themselves. They have their own personalities as well. They also have feelings.World Gone Wrong by Bart Hopkins ~ What happens when you wake up one day and the internet is completely gone? Well, that happened to Simeon, Karina, and Messler. The Government has shut it down to make Earth better. People depend on it way too much and they don't think for themselves anymore, just google whatever they need. They find out there is an Earth 2 and there will be a lottery to go there. Really want to know if Karina waited or not.Life Companion by ML Ryan ~ This is a story about what happens when people decide to "create" others to match what they want in a companion/spouse. I loved how this story showed how much you loose by creating your perfect match. Very interesting and an enjoyable read.Born Ready by Katheryn Van Pelt ~ Very interesting read. I do want to know the rest of Alex's story, after she escapes again.Show Me by Magen McMinimy ~ Yet another story by Magen that has completely sucked me in and left me wanting more. Was a great read. It was interesting how the aliens are shape shifters and what they truly look like.New Eden by Eaton Thomas Palmer ~ Another interesting read of a mated pair, or their bond/love. Just how far will it reach through the galaxies and what lengths you will go to for the one you love. I really liked it.Love Forgotten by Stephanie Summers ~ This is a great read about having, and using, way too much technology. When you become so dependent on it, and have artificial inteligence do everything for you, you miss out on so much.What Happens on Destiny 2 by Tara Moeller ~ Great read. I love how both the main characters got a very big surprise by seeing each other. I wasn't expecting what the cargo ship was carrying either.Brandy by Carrie Avery Moriarty ~ Wow, what a great story to end the anthology on. It really left me wanting more. I need to know if he came back or not!Overall, I love this anthology. Most of the stories left me wanting more. | 5.0 |
| 5928 | This book was very deep loved the writing it started out slow then got better can't wait for the next one | 5.0 |
| 5929 | I've read all of the critical reviews and am surprised that I'm at variance with so many reviewers I generally agree with. It hardly seems fair to complain that a book titled "A Regency Short Story" is too short. And I totally don't agree that the book is not romantic. He's been in love with her for 10 years! When she asks him why he never married he tells her because he only ever wanted her. Sigh. That won me over.As for character development and plot, maybe reading a lot of short stories has trained me for what to expect. And this story does a decent job of alluding to how the hero and heroine met (she's best friends with his sister), why they didn't marry 10 years ago and what her married life was like. I got a very clear picture of why she was reluctant to remarry. There is no repetition in this book (or any good short story) so skimmers may miss a critical element to the plot or character development because it won't be repeated.From reading the reviews I thought this book was only going to be sex and was pleasantly surprised there was very little actual sex. It's mostly passionate embraces, seduction and the hero convincing the heroine to trust him and trust herself to love him. I thought this book would fit perfectly in a short story anthology likeThe Mammoth Book of Regency Romance (Mammoth Books). This is not a novella! If you actually like short stories, which I do, then I would recommend this book for a fast read. Perfect for bedtime reading, waiting for an appointment or a quick diversion. | 5.0 |
| 5930 | I must say that I love this series and can't wait to start the next. I love the strength that the women show and the growth that Arie has gone through | 5.0 |
| 5931 | This was a good second book in the series. I am impressed by the author and plan to read the rest. | 4.0 |
| 5932 | An interesting story of love and lust with a twist at the end. A story of a girl's journey of sexual fulfilment. A good easy to read star. | 5.0 |
| 5933 | Story not in the usual King style. Interesting story but lacks the scary element. | 3.0 |
| 5934 | Ritter Ames' book is so much fun. I loved how every chapter started with a organizational hit or trick. The characters were great - very easy to like and follow along as they progressed through the story. And, the end... never guessed who, but it made sense once revealed! Great book to read during a weekend. | 5.0 |
| 5935 | I loved the story line... So nice to read something without a cliffhanger :) Looking forward to more books :) | 5.0 |
| 5936 | The book was delivered on time and in an excellent condition. For anyone who wants to read supporting argument for Islamic thinking, this book is very helpful to make one see what others see from the way society should be. | 5.0 |
| 5937 | It has rich notes and explanation but in term of translation, others still better. It does not have that impact in heart as reading the text. | 3.0 |
| 5938 | Wonderful | 4.0 |
| 5939 | A fast paced police detective' s story. A 15 year mystery of a high school missing girl. You will be left speechless - must read to the very end. | 5.0 |
| 5940 | I purchased this book bundle to make it easier to order all 3 book at one time, very happy with my purchase. The price was right so why not. | 5.0 |
| 5941 | For as long as I can remember, my father has always been a Thurber fan. He recently suffered a stroke which left gaps in his memory and he has been living his own Secret Life of Walter Mitty. I read it on the plane down to visit him and when I got there and saw him, the parallels were uncanny. I hope to use this story as part of his recovery. A timeless classic. | 5.0 |
| 5942 | Easily read. relates very well to western history. Enjoyable reading. Plenty of action, holds the interest of the reader throughout the book. | 5.0 |
| 5943 | I just received this book the other day and I've been reading through it since then. I have been using it in conjunction with band in a box which makes for a great way to listen to the different examples in the book. However when I say there is a lot of content in the book I'm not joking. This one is going to take some time to get though and really absorb. Also because of the amount of examples in the book it's going to take some time to really experiment with the different examples and techniques in the book. Luckily there is a quick reference list in the back of the book that will allow you to quickly look up a topic and find the related example in the book. Overall I would highly recommend this book to others. I'm sure it's not the end all be all of songwriting but for people like me who enjoy making music as a hobby, and using applications like band in a box to create backing tracks, this book is the perfect companion to that program. | 5.0 |
| 5944 | A good solid story about a young woman growing up. It was interesting to me to see the direction the story took when Sophie found out she had an inheritance. She didn't behave in the typical manner.I was glad when she finally woke up to Marc's behavior. She handled that well. SPOILER - I was surprised, also, that the picture he took of her in bed did not show up on the company's Facebook page.Her relationship with her room mates, her mother, and then her father and half-brother were all fun to read and learn about.Not a dull moment in the story. | 4.0 |
| 5945 | This is an incredible book to read. I first became captivated with the story of Amy St. Laurent when I was watching a TV series called "Murder Next Door". After recently viewing this particular episode again (about Amy's disappearance) I decided to do a search on her story and found this book. I don't normally read books about True Crime but I'm very glad I made this purchase.If you are interested in True Crime and the steps law enforcement takes to bring a killer to justice this book is for you. Very gripping account of a young woman's disappearance and told in such detail that it will make you keep on reading. The detailed account of when Amy was discovered (autopsy and officers personal accounts of what they saw) was something that left a lasting impression on me that won't go away. A great effort by 2 authors who bring you a true story like not many can. Its hard to imagine what it must have been like living in Portland, Maine when this all unfolded. Highly recommended reading. | 5.0 |
| 5946 | This was the first Catherine Ryan Hyde novel I have read and I was really impressed with the story and her writing style. I have since purchased three more of her novels and find them very real, very human and inspiring. | 4.0 |
| 5947 | This book can only be described as a mess. The characters are not well developed, heck, seems most of them need mental health professionals. I can imagine the author was attempting to write without benefit of any research. She fails to develop a storyline that makes sense. Additionally, she fails to explain how or why things that a vital to the story happens, such as the death of one of the main characters or how another of the bad guys appears at the final scene. Such an unlikely story that at times it borders on the comedic.. | 1.0 |
| 5948 | Between the book and the movie, this is an overall excellent story. The book goes into more details, but they're both great | 5.0 |
| 5949 | Really good story. Hostile Ground was intriguing, suspenseful mystery about two undercover cops trying to break up a drug ring and child sex slave ring. The overall plot is realistic and well-executed except when Mahir brought his 17 year old nephew in to help solve the case. That was a bit unbelievable and would not happen in the real world. The main characters, Mahir, aka Saeed, and David, aka Ridley were superbly developed. While it is not traditional romance, there is no mistaking Mahir and Ridley’s emotions run deep. The sex was hot and so erotic. All in all, a really good novel that I highly recommend. | 4.0 |
| 5950 | Brigitta is at it again! I'm not the target audience, but my 11year old daughter is and she's captivated by a fairy story with some depth and gravitas. The author has constructed a rich and detailed world with a complex mythology and worldview. I hesitate to call it a religion as magic is an accepted way things work as opposed to a belief.But in every quest, there's obstacles and risks of not completing the quest. With this book, the stakes are even higher than before but our little Briggita has some help this time, instead of just going it alone. I'm reminded of Tolkien as Briggita is forced to go out side of her version of the shire and banish the demons and save the way of life of her family and friends. It's a selfless act but she knows she's the only one can.I've also enjoyed the way Dinsmore moves back and forth between Briggita's quest and Ondelle's memories. We learn more of the history of the world and she answers questions brought up in the first two books.I can hardly wait for the next book ! | 4.0 |
| 5951 | I finish most books for the sake of the money I spent. I did not finish this one since everything reads as a story that the author himself does not believe. Too complex and unorganized. | 1.0 |
| 5952 | This book is a very good reading book. It has a very good story line and it has happy and sad in this book. | 4.0 |
| 5953 | I enjoyed it | 5.0 |
| 5954 | Not really my cup of tea a little to racey. I did read it and its second book, I really liked portions of the book but took a while to read. | 3.0 |
| 5955 | It was so nice to read an MC book with real MC happenings but with humor in the mix. I loved every minute of this book. The only down side? It had to end. I can't wait for the next book to come out. I see on the author's FB page the tentative date is October. Seriously? Torture. Pure torture. I prefer reading series closer together but hey, creativity is best served in quality. This is the first book I have read by Chantal Fernando and I'm so looking forward to more. Most MC books seem to be either fantastic or a great disappointment. I have yet to see very few authors that hold up the bar. Chantal, you've exceeded the bar and congrats on being a true talent to your profession. I am one happy reader and wish I could start book #2 today. | 5.0 |
| 5956 | Before this book the only critique I encountered on the flaws, faults, foibles of fundamentalist dogma came from Karen Armstrong who in an afterword of her History of God, I think, commented that people inclined toward fundamentalism were a real and growing pain Her discussion pointed to all fundamentalists--not just guys who misread the Koran or Bible (both Old and New Testaments) or etc..I had also found fundamentalists a pain. They have a huge soapbox in America, where we are so inclined to wanting to be fair and balanced and are so polite, that the fundamentalist spokes folk always got their say after someone rational asserted the validity of climate change or evolution or not being narrow minded and pointed in the wrong direction by rotten leaders.The climate issue would be dismissed on religious grounds because God gave us the earth to exploit, not husband. As for evolution, I was stunned to see a stage full of candidates for the most powerful office in the world raise their hands if they did not believe in evolution. This act amounted to insanity by dogma or to owning the moral compass of a two year old who is all Id and would shove its hand through Mommy's heart if it could get to a cookie on the other side. Here Mommy's heart is whatever it takes to be elected and the cookie is the Presidency.Anyway, Dawkins' book was like sinus relief finally kicking in after years of no help because everybody is polite in America and no one dared say, "You guys are starkers and stand down. Your Book is a book with some good ideas that should be open to interpretation and not enforced so you deny all reason, humane rights to others, whatever else you choke to death because you think you know with certainty The Good News.Dawkins unloaded on boobery and shot down every lame argument I ever heard voiced by the guy who had to be accorded equal time. Dawkins did this systematically and thoroughly. In fact, he did it so well that some critics took him to task for being thorough: they thought he had gone on too long in his detailing the other guy's errors--"Come on you didn't have to reply to every dumb thing fundamentalists have said," was their critique.For me it was a sinus rinse of the brain. Here sinuses represent...and flush means... (If you got this far, you are sharp enough to get the point.)Anyhow , I recently saw John Oliver demonstrate the generally held truth of climate change. Rather than showing two people arguing different views on the issue, he put three guys on one side representing CC deniers who were posed even wearing white lab coats and then brought out ninety-seven other guys also in white coats to represent the percentage of scientist who see CC as a fact.Ah, what a relief it is. | 5.0 |
| 5957 | Passion: The Bright Light of Glory is a compilation of all the best sermons from the various speakers at Passion over the years. Stories and insights from passionate believers like John Piper, Beth Moore, Francis Chan, and even Louie Giglio himself fill the pages with inspiring words, challenging the next generation to rise up and be real for Jesus. Isaiah 26:8 sets the stage for Passion's mission--that the Name and renown of Jesus Christ would be the desire of our souls. How are we going to act on that desire?As I read through this book, all I could say to the people around me was, "Oh my gosh, it's just so good. You just have to read it. It's so good." Chapter after chapter, I continued to be blown away. Encouragement on one page, deep challenge on the next. Conviction on one page, grace on the next. Some of the chapters so deeply challenged me and twisted my brain into such awesome knots (thank you, John Piper)... I also really enjoyed the diversity between the teachers.I'm so grateful for the passion of each of these individuals for the Lord Jesus Christ. This book was fantastic--an excellent read for anyone looking to grow in their faith, to be challenged to live out their theology, to be emboldened with the weight of Gospel.I give Passion: The Light of Glory 5 out of 5 stars!I received this book free of charge from Book Look Bloggers in exchange for an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 5958 | I loved Holly in welcome to sugartown and was so excited to read her story! It definitely didn't disappoint. It's a great read!! | 4.0 |
| 5959 | There was so much I did not know about him. He led a very interesting life.I must read for all. | 5.0 |
| 5960 | Predictable but I love the romance and sex....Fast easy reading, the story was a bit predictable but the descriptive scenes are my favorite--- A happy ending, i enjoyed it. | 4.0 |
| 5961 | Jason Matthews has me hooked. Dominika is unlike any other character. Look out Lisbeth Salander. I will buy more Matthews. | 5.0 |
| 5962 | Abby is a loveable character and Ophelia, while prickly, is likeable enough to draw you in. Add in psychic visions, magic spells and bubbly Darci and you have a comfortably quirky murder mystery. | 4.0 |
| 5963 | Entertaining book. I liked the variety of story lines that all entwined together. The characters in the story were a good variety. | 5.0 |
| 5964 | With each installment on this series they get better and better. When I read Dom Wars 1, I wasn't sure I was going to like it. But I always read the second book of a new author even if I didn't really think the first book was great. I am so glad I gave this author and series a second chance. Not only has the writing and editing improved considerable through the coarse of the book, but the storyline has also. I have to agree with a lot of others, Steve is cracking me up! I have grown attached to the characters. Now I can't wait for more Dom Wars. | 4.0 |
| 5965 | What a sweet ending to a lovely story. Jack turned into every woman's dream man, and Laurelyn is such a doll. Loved both of these characters and their beautiful love story. | 4.0 |
| 5966 | The only think I ever find wrong with the Annie Graceland series is I never want it to end :) | 5.0 |
| 5967 | Lots of sex, should have a stronger story. I'm not a fan of plot HANGING stories. Does not flow together, jumps from one scene to another poorly. | 2.0 |
| 5968 | Lothaire is one of the most complex characters we’ve come across in this series, acting as Nix’s main adversary or the Black King to her White Queen. Spurred on by his mother, Lothaire plans to hold both the Horde and Dacian crowns. He is teetering on the brink of madness however as he regularly drank from supernatural creatures as he killed them. This gave him untold knowledge (and therefore power) but he is plagued by their memories. If you think about the memories one human could amass in their life time and then multiply that by thousands of years and thousands of people, then it’s pretty amazing that he has been able to maintain his tenuous grip on reality.Lothaire is convinced that the goddess Saroya that inhabits Ellie Pierce’s body must be his true mate and not Ellie herself. Why would fate curse him with a human as his bride and a backward hick at that? His arrogance and stupidity made me question how he managed to stay alive for so long. Lothaire’s desperate and manic search for the ring he thinks will expel Ellie from her body becomes becomes a double-edged sword when he realises he cannot stop even if he wanted to. Lothaire’s definitely not your typical hero and even he acknowledges that he is bad to the core. His treatment of Ellie was pretty appalling but not that surprising, considering what other Cole heroes get up to. I can say though it fit the character perfectly based on what we had seen of him in other novels apart from his IQ which dropped significantly. For someone who has spent thousands of years plotting, he demonstrated fairly little foresight.Ellie was a pretty interesting character as she was constantly underestimated by the Lore creatures. She showed grit and remained surprisingly upbeat given the crappy cards that life gave her. Waking up from a blackout to discover that the creature inhabiting your body had gone one a killing spree had to suck. I loved her resourcefulness, humour and the fact that her strength of will was so strong it could stop a goddess from getting her own way. I couldn’t stand her accent though which was poured on so thick I almost needed a translator.I am really disappointed that I can’t muster up the level of outrage for Lothaire’s treatment of Ellie that it deserves. When I first read A Hunger Like No Other I was horrified at the brutal way Lachlain treated Emmeline but I found myself almost rationalising the emotional and mental abuse Lothaire inflicted on Ellie because he’d had a dodgy childhood. His attitude meant the sex scenes (can’t call them love as there wasn’t much in the way of that) awkward as Ellie was literally doing whatever it took to stay alive. Any feelings she had for him felt contrived as she had been isolated from society for so long. I know this is a romance so it is supposed to end happily ever after for our leads but the speed at which Ellie forgave his actions was a bit much given the way he hurt her. We’ve seen the Stockholm Syndrome quite a few times in this series so I wish that Cole would move on and try something different.I really enjoyed secondary characters such as the Hag, Nix and Thad but the world is getting so big that it is a little unwieldy. I almost feel like I need a relationships chart at the start to keep all the characters straight in my head. It might have actually been better to pair Lothaire up with someone we were already aware of like Nix as a way of keeping the numbers down. Not all the scenes value add and some could easily have been trimmed such as the Mariketa trying to find Ellie.So where do I stand? Lothaire is objectionable, his motives questionable and his romance skills laughable. He was however a really complex layered creature and that takes skill to create. Ellie was a joy that frankly deserved that imaginary man she dreamed of who would work hard, love her and give her a couple of kids. I can’t honestly say I enjoyed this novel but it did stick with me for a while after I read it, hence my rating. | 4.0 |
| 5969 | Honestly, this was the most confusing book out of this whole series. Mordecai's mental state probably played a large part in this, because a lot of the time, he didn't even know what was going on. His rampant emotions also make this book hard to follow, but overall I feel they were necessary. I just wish he wasn't such a downer. anyway, the book resolves itself very well, but I wonder if the characters will ever really be as trusting or loving, or even feel slightly safe, ever again. In this book you get to see the best, and worst, of everyone, but Will you like what you find? | 5.0 |
| 5970 | It was a good book . The story and the characters came together nicely and the ending was awesome . | 5.0 |
| 5971 | I discovered Lauren Carr's Mac Faraday Mysteries about a week ago and love her style of writing. The Murders at Astaire Castle had me captured from the first page. There was a taste of paranormal activity in this novel that made for an interesting story line. When I finish the final book in the series, I am going to miss Mac, Archie, David and particularly, Gnarly. But, since I believe all good books should be read twice, I'll visit them again on Spencer Mountain. | 5.0 |
| 5972 | I have read three of her novels so far and am thoroughly hooked on this amazing writer's gift for seeing the humanity in everyone, describing how many ways we go through life destroying ourselves and our loved ones, and somehow coming out in the end in one piece. Jackson Brodie has become one of my favorite literary heroes and Miss Atkinson is an amazing writer. | 5.0 |
| 5973 | If you enjoy a good thriller. One you cannot figure out what might happen next. This is the book for you. Fit back and enjoy an excellent read. Would love to see the movie!! | 5.0 |
| 5974 | From Forever Boy to this I have not been disappointed. The world envisioned through the tale is nothing like any other. The characters are lovable and the simple adventure suitable for children. It would make a wonderful animated movie. I look forward to the next and recommend the series to all who love wizards and magic in a different kind of setting. It might suggest a world similar to Pandora with magic similar to that in Howl's Moving Castle. The writing is exceptional, though a description of the wizard would help me see him other than Gandalf, who is now plays the part of ever wizard I read about. | 5.0 |
| 5975 | Wow! I read the first edition of this story and was happy with the ending. It played out perfectly based on the characters and the roles they played. **Spoiler Alert** It was bad enough Claire got pregnant by her brother's boyfriend but to end up with him as well! That was just weird...I could never imagine ending up with my brother's boyfriend OR my sister's boyfriend...YUCK! You should have left well enough alone. I know it's just a story but come on... | 2.0 |
| 5976 | He's a big time movie star and she was a one night stand a few months ago. Now he's moved back into town to shoot a movie. He thinks she will be a convenient booty call while he's around. Think again. Leah turns him down. Things heat up between them and then a new life and real love creep into their lives. A wonderful story. | 5.0 |
| 5977 | The cartoons are hilarious. Perfect entertainment when the flu has you grounded. Not nearly enough pages to justify the price given that much of the humor is dated. | 3.0 |
| 5978 | ..but this book required more pacing and I am tired of everyone of the reviewers patting Drianne on the back because she is "only ten". Her age is of no importance because young people are not dumb and are perfectly capable of writing an engaging story. I also think she needs a better editor because her current one can't correct grammar errors at all. I believe that Drianne might have a future in story TELLING not at writing because although her plots are engaging the scenes are to short and need more development. When I was reading this book I felt like I was reading a summary of the book and not the actual thing. Needs better details and Drianne needs an English teacher. | 3.0 |
| 5979 | This was a great short story! What happens when a man used to being top dog in any given situation meets a REAL top dog (figuratively speaking)? No matter how far up the food chain you get, there is likely some predator ahead. The trick, I suppose, is in avoiding them.Joe Hill just keeps on getting better. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of his work and look forward to more. Sometimes I have to wonder at the thought processes of authors who come up with such stories. But whatever it is- flights of fancy, daydreams, imagination run amok- I'm thankful for it. | 5.0 |
| 5980 | I have always wanted to try a liver cleanse and was delighted when I found this book. With a long weekend celebrating St Patrick ahead of me this will be well needed come Tuesday - I have read through it already and cannot wait to start. Thanks Ali | 5.0 |
| 5981 | Humor with fun loving characters make. This a fun mystery to read easy to read and nothing gross or discussing. | 5.0 |
| 5982 | Amazing. I didn't think I could love a follow up book more than I loved The Beast. But for all that is hot this book did it. Suspenseful, emotional, and scorching hot!! And the way the you learn the concierges name had my jaw dropping. Jaden Wilkes you are definitely a favorite of mine now!!! | 5.0 |
| 5983 | After reading the first in the Dreams of Chaos series I found myself diving headlong into the second book "Tilt" with a lot of eagerness and a great deal of anticipation on seeing what kind of adventure Ashley Chappell had Trotter the goddess on next. And, just like in "Alice Will", this second novel is wonderfully imaginative, filled with colorful and vibrant writing, and has a fantastic leading character that makes you root for her as she navigates a place filled of gods and goddesses, magic, multiple worlds, magical beings and more.In "Tilt" we find Trotter banished from the pantheon of Realm to Aevum where she lives a lonely existence shunted away from her parents because of nothing more than politics and refusing to be forced to chose a dominion. Trotter's world is once again wreaked havoc on as Aevum begins to tilt into an eternal darkness and it's up to her to not only figure out the cause, but to save the two worlds that have been caught up in a far reaching plot she may finally have to choose a dominion after all.What I liked about this second book is that it builds upon the first, drawing you in farther into the mind of Trotter and the worlds she lives in; weaving an imaginative tale and spinning layers of characters development and intriguing concepts onto each other in interesting ways. The novel has the same spark and vibrancy as the first, using the author's talent for writing to take this fast-paced and exciting plot into a whole new realm (if you pardon the pun).From the complex coming-of-age nuances to the strong female lead in Trotter that inspires and resonates with the reader, this is an excellent continuation to the series that had me on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading it. I would certainly recommend it (and the first in the series, "Alice Will") to readers who are looking for a fantastically creative novel to sink their teeth into. | 5.0 |
| 5984 | Nooo I wasn't ready!!! This book held my attention from beginning to the end. I love the relationship Lesha has with James. Destiny is a low down conniving bitch. I can't wait to read part three. This is a must read series! | 5.0 |
| 5985 | This was a page turner. Author weaves a complex tale that has a bit of everything. Looking forward to more by Mofina. | 5.0 |
| 5986 | Yes, once again, the Mr. Lambdin managed to come up with actions and misactions for his key figure to get into and yet come out "smelling like a hero"...which he is truely. Many more "myths of the sea" added that air of luck that follows Lwerie in every encounter and battle. Good read!!! | 5.0 |
| 5987 | I bought this book after seeing it recommended on one of my favorite blogs, in a post about the difficulties of this 20-something decade ... yes, there is lots of excitement and opportunity and change, but there can also be much heartache and confusion and stress and pressure. Christine Hassler's well-written, inspiring book takes an honest look at what it means to be a 20-something woman today, and carefully guides the reader through a well-organized series of questions and worksheets to get down to the heart of who you are and what matters most to you. I'm so glad I found this book. | 5.0 |
| 5988 | I loved this book! The author, Collette West, has created a contemporary romance with some really lovable characters with complicated issues. Chase is trying to overcome the stigma of being a baseball media darling as well as the personal frustration of a side-lining injury. Grey has a lurking sadness that prevents her from living her life in the present and giving herself permission to love and be happy. I picked up this book on the promise of a heartfelt romance mixed with great baseball prose, which seemed a hard marriage to strike. I wasn’t disappointed. This book has both and was enchanting from the outset.My favorite aspect of this book is the amount of effort the author put into allowing the reader time to discover who these characters were as individuals first. Long before the reader even suspects the possibility of a love connection between Chase and Grey, the reader has had time to fall in love with each character on their own, learn their issues, and cheer for them to overcome their respective battles. Then, when Chase and Grey finally do investigate their attraction, it’s like a tidal wave of pent up emotion and energy is finally released. And though I won’t throw in any spoilers here, the overall sexiness of this book is appealing because of the delayed gratification the author puts the reader through.I personally adore a heart-pounding, sweaty-palmed love story. I also personally abhor these romances where the characters we hardly know “fall in love” at first sight and are knee-deep in a relationship less than 24 hours later. We all know most real love stories don’t work that quickly. So, I loved the time the author afforded us with such delightful, and at times frustrating, characters. And the pacing of Chase and Grey’s romance was spot on and very satisfying.Well done, Ms. West. This book is much-deserving of the 5 stars I’m giving it. | 5.0 |
| 5989 | A fascinating subject for biography, packed with impeccable research. Yet Jensen's dry prose and sometimes amateurish attempts to get inside the heads of Daisy and Violet do not do justice to the subjects of what might have been a more compelling read under the hands of a better writer. | 2.0 |
| 5990 | Be careful is another cliffhanger that destroys the innocent and the sleaze. Love his characters like they are family and I hate it he drops characters that I like. A real good read. | 5.0 |
| 5991 | I read this last night and was only going to read a bit before going off to bed. As it was I ended up staying up until I had finished it! I can't really tell you what sort of book this is as it seems to cover various genres including fantasy, humour, romance.It is very well written and you find yourself agreeing with, or laughing at, the heroine almost from the start. For example "Now, she was expected to go out stark naked for a showdown with a god. Her mouth quirked. Yula was right. Instead of freaking over the god part, she was spazzing over the nudity."The author is obviously well versed with "The Wizard of Oz" as there are a couple references made to it.All in all, for me, this is a keeper for my kindle app! It is a light read that is enjoyable and funny.(June 2012)http://archaeolibrarianologist.blogspot.de/2014/03/archive-review-unicorn-bait-by-sa-hunter.html | 4.0 |
| 5992 | Even Jo Nesbo' s worst is better than most crime/suspense writer's best. This one is obviously just the beginning of an incredible body of work for Mr Nesbo - my absolute favorite author in this genre. | 3.0 |
| 5993 | Entertaining book. Seemed to have several facts I was not aware of. I would recommend it. I think it's well written | 4.0 |
| 5994 | Fast, easy, stunning book. These people, all four of them, are worse than I imagined. Their marriages sound miserable. Their lives in politics worse.Klein does not hold back, and it is clear that none of these people has anything but contempt for the truth - they lie often, they lie glibly, and they lie when they don't need to.Hillary constructed lies (with Obama's help) even as the Benghazi murders were taking place. It is significant that their first thoughts weren't how they were going to help those still under attack but how they were going to protect their behinds with a cover story. One often hears that the coverup is worse than the crime. In this case, I think doing nothing while Americans under your protection were being murdered is actually worse than covering up your incompetence. This reminded me of when Ted Kennedy ran to a nearby house to prepare his legal defense while he left his date, Ms. Kopechne, to die slowly, trapped in a dwindling air bubble, in the dark, cold water of the creek Ted had driven his car into. Me first, My Victims Later (if ever). Hillary, it should be remembered, had an obscure filmmaker thrown in prison solely to support what she knew to be untrue, the ridiculous claim that an internet video caused the Benghazi attack.Obama's total lack of character and juvenile personality are on display throughout Klein's book. At Jarrett's urging, Obama apparently agreed to back Hillary in the next presidential election in exchange for Bill's support when Obama was running for a second term. But Obama and Jarrett agreed that they could promise anything and then renege once he was elected which, in fact, is what he did, thus re-igniting the feud between the two families.Rather than look for examples of Obama's dishonesty, I watched for examples of honesty. I couldn't find any. "Let me be clear" (customary prelude to another lie), if you like your doctor you can . . . . .oh well, you should know by now.The only attractive and obviously intelligent personality in this quadrangle appears to be Bill Clinton. Without him, Hillary is going down the tubes fast and she seems bitterly to resent her need for him.It is truly something, come to think of it, that the best of these four was President while Americans were shot down at Ruby Ridge and burned to death at Waco, and that he lost his law license and was impeached for lying in a judicial proceeding (not, as some think, for having an affair). Yeah, he is the best of these four. At least the country prospered when he was President if you overlook the needless slaughter of a few citizens here and there.Edward Klein has written a splendid and very necessary book. | 5.0 |
| 5995 | Must read!!! 5 stars all around for me, oh Corbin Marx is my newest book boyfriend, read it and he can be your too!Abby,Loved it and I can't wait for Aubrey and Ari's story. You are very talented and congrats on this Debut novel Wreck You!!!!! I will be following all of your novels from now on! | 5.0 |
| 5996 | ***May contain spoilers, not that it matters***The story concept is decent: space explorers come into contact with an unfriendly alien race and humanity must defend itself against possible invasion. Everything else about the book is flawed: the dialogue is stilted, character development is virtually nil, paragraphs run on too long. The author's inability to use conventional methods for including dialogue in a narrative is jarring and makes the book very difficult to read. He also can't seem to decide whether or not to use abbreviations for military ranks and switches back and forth frequently.The book's world is broadly drawn but there is no color, no detail, no depth. The same can be said for the characters. They have no backstories, no history, and no personalities. The aliens are nameless, faceless; there is almost no description of their ships, no attempt to capture or interrogate the attackers. There are no attempts at diplomacy, the human race simply jumps from peaceful exploration to all-out war, building an enormous space fleet with no debate and no explanation of how they are able to afford to build ships.Perhaps worst of all is the main character's "vision", which allows him to "see" into the future. This deus ex machina allows the main character to win battles and promotions. Maybe the second book of the series is going to explain how and why this happens, but I'm not going to stick around to find out.There are numerous grammatical and spelling mistakes, which is inexcusable in a book being offered for sale. Just because you're self-published is no reason for such sloppiness. These mistakes are distracting and make the book even less enjoyable.The author's comment at the end is nothing but a whiny plea for 4 and 5 star reviews and even goes so far as to ask people to mark "unfairly critical" reviews as unhelpful. Really? Isn't it enough that, as it appears to me, you had all your friends and family post glowing reviews to artificially inflate the overall rating of the book?I wish I could get my money back on this one. | 2.0 |
| 5997 | Great read you will want to read the rest to see how the guys deal and survive all the changes in there lives. | 5.0 |
| 5998 | Larkin Wolff, although a good guy at heart also came across as a Donkey's rear in parts of the book. In one hand acknowledging Winnie Bellamy had little experience with men or sex and was hurt badly by someone. Yet in the other holding firm to his "we are only passing ships" motto regarding relationships. Winnie Bellamy was actually a character bigger than life, in all of her strengths, and the cause she took onto her own shoulders. A true heroine, I admired her dedication. | 5.0 |
| 5999 | I enjoy all of Peppers books and this one was no exception! Very cute and short read! I think her fans will enjoy! Happy reading!!!! | 5.0 |
| 6000 | I was given a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.I liked the premise of the book and the overall direction of the story. It was an interesting read and I think the author did a good job of developing the relationships in this novel, although I would have liked to see more in-depth looks at the hero and heroine. I enjoy getting to know the characters I read about and a bit more insight to the way they think and feel from their own perspectives would have enhanced the story.While this is not my usual style, I am sure others will enjoy! | 4.0 |
| 6001 | Excellent book, Sheri Wren Haymore brought the characters alive and as I read the book felt like I was walking the streets and boardwalk with them. There is intrigue, murder, mystery and the sweetest love story that goes along with reading about a young man maturing during his summer vacation! Once I started reading I couldn't put the book down. I look forward to reading more from this wonderful new author! | 5.0 |
| 6002 | Harper's Touch has good story line. When I started I couldn't put down. Fast action and characters reaching across huge division of society to find true love. I would expect preteen to young adult would really get a lot from this series.The part I don't like about this series, is they give you the firstbook or even the first three books. Get u hooked and of course no more free books!W | 5.0 |
| 6003 | Not one of H.P.'s finest. I love most of her series and was excited to read this new one. Especially since it took place in New Orleans. Dealt with ghosts, voodoo, and exorcisms. But the story lacked something ... it just wasn't there. There was no love for Peyton and Ryan. I won't be reading book 2 or the rest of series. Sorry H.P. | 2.0 |
| 6004 | No-holds-barred indictment of postmodernist approaches to Biblical scholarship. Dever spends chapter after chapter eviscerating (by name) a variety of scholars who variously claim that ancient Israel is a fiction, an insignificant band of slaves, or a wholly modern construct. This ideological beatdown is interspersed with a thoughtful, comprehensive survey of our archaeological understanding of ancient Israel - among the best available to the interested layman. Dever lets the archaeological evidence do the talking and walks the reader through the various types of evidence that point to the emergence of Israel in early first millennium B.C.E.But if you've come looking for an archaeologist to "prove" the Bible you've come to the wrong place. Dever's clear conclusion is that the archaeological facts don't always match the Biblical accounts. He makes a strong case for the historicity of Israel without the same case for the inerrancy of the Biblical record. Dever's indictment of ideologically-motivated biblical archaeology uses words less strong than the ones chosen against the postmodernists, but he accuses them post of picking and choosing facts to match a particular worldview.All in all, Dever comes across as a passionate moderate who sees his chosen field of study threatened by politically motivated amateurs who ought to know better. The final chapters expand the scope of his accusations to all of modern academia, who conflate scholarship with politics or social change losing facts, evidence, and compelling truth in the process. His indignation is righteous and often entertaining. | 5.0 |
| 6005 | There were only a few of the stories in here that I actually enjoyed reading. I would not reccommend this book to anyone. | 3.0 |
| 6006 | This is a book full of humor and insight. The characters and situations are well developed and believable, with plenty of romance for good measure. | 5.0 |
| 6007 | So far this has been the best, it just keeps getting better. I hope it continues, I am ready with the next to go, it is easy to become committed to the players too... Time will tell but so far it's a great read | 5.0 |
| 6008 | This is one if those books that I will recommend over and over again. It will have you laughing out loud - seriously, taking the time to spell out LOL - hilarious!Sexy, hot, alpha leading man and feisty, funny lady. Enough sexy times without being over the top. Nothing too serious, all around great easy read.Only bad thing is the sweets you'll be craving while reading! | 4.0 |
| 6009 | A very well written book.After the battle with corpses and wounded lying around, soldiers ofboth armies fighting one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War lay sideby side not looking upon each other as the enemy any longer butseeing a man in pain, both wounded "REB" and "YANK" passedtheir water canteens back and forth and comforted each otherbest they could, familiarity among them bred from great tragedyand respect.I strongly recommend this book.I realize any war is hell but believe a civil war of citizens andfamily has to be the very worst.Billy | 5.0 |
| 6010 | Thought the book was informative but a rather slow and boring read. Great on mentioning how certain programs were developed but very interesting beyond that. It was more about "if" this would happen then "that" would happen. | 2.0 |
| 6011 | There is always a great pleasure when one finds a sequel to a good book one read recently that is as interesting as the first one. This book is darker than the first one but as interesting and well written.The hero and his two lady friends (the succubus and the angel) have developed a deep emotional relationship that is based on often and exciting sex, but even more on the love and trust that they have for each other. To make life more interesting, two pretty witches (mainly lesbian but not adverse to an occasional fling with the hero) have Alex wondering where his life is going to. The previous book had him, his female and male friends battling for life and winning. This time, the situation is more serious. There are werewolves who want him dead (especially the pack leader after he rejects her amorous advances), vampires want him dead since he killed one of their leaders, and now the federal government has a special task force looking for the group. There is even an angel who wants him dead as a career move. The final battle resolves very satisfyingly most issues.As in the first book, there are erotic encounters with all details most male readers would enjoy, the interaction among the friends is getting deeper and more profound, the action is exciting and bloody, and all is well written . A diifent book from the first one, but as satisfying. Very recommendable – based on the two samples I have read now I would not hesitate to buy other books by this author. | 5.0 |
| 6012 | I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. What a wonderful surprise! Wonderfully written, can't wait for the next book in the series. | 5.0 |
| 6013 | I LOVE Victorian and historical romance books, but I just could not get passed the time travel theme, especially at the beginning of the book. All they talked about was the time travel, the Minstry, the man who greeted her when she came through the continuum (sp?) and how she was going to get back. Since I don't read about time travel, I found it quite unbelievable, so I had to stop and put the book down after about 20 pages or so. Maybe I would have enjoyed the book more, if it didn't have the time travel aspect to it. I really, really wanted to continue and give the book a chance to get away from the constant references to the time travel, but I just didn't see it coming soon enough. Sorry......... | 2.0 |
| 6014 | I read many books by johansen and this one was ok. In the past I couldn't put her books down but this one took me some time to read. Decent enough but slow at times. | 3.0 |
| 6015 | A very entertaining and charming memoir if one is interested in the underlying subject matter: the mechanics of big Broadway musicals. | 4.0 |
| 6016 | Here is a book written by a lady who knows about tough times. While I cannot imagine what it is like to lose my spouse (of 40 years so far), Par takes the reader on a journey into her life of being a refugee, to a new start, to million-dollar success, tragedy and how to rebuild. As someone who has “been there,” she shares her story and what others can do to prepare financially before tragedy strikes.How to Protect What Matters Most does a great job of simplifying the confusing world of life insurance. She makes it clear that she prefers cash value insurance over term insurance, and even gives some of the reasons why. Clearly, there are two sides to the coin and concerning insurance, there’s not a “one size fits all” answer. However, this book is a great place to start if you’re trying to make sense of the life insurance maze.I have passed this book along to my husband so he can evaluate our current policies, and will share this same information with my grown children. It is a book that is well-documented and clearly, Par Yang knows her stuff.Highly recommended! | 5.0 |
| 6017 | Finished No. 3 and now on to No. 4. My friend Nancy Geary has got me hooked on the Jack Reacher series. | 5.0 |
| 6018 | Another great read and I love how the girl that is the main character is not skinny/perfect body. And the alpha male is amazing even if there only in high school! | 5.0 |
| 6019 | While there were a few details that bugged me (like talking about cruisers don't generally engage each other in space wars, and all kinds of militarized space vehicles but never one mentioning anything about a past where battles in space ever happened our even had the potential to happen), this was a fun read that had a few twists that surprised me. | 4.0 |
| 6020 | I am in love with the characters of this book, especially Tobias.The book is captivating and keeps you wanting more. | 5.0 |
| 6021 | Sometimes books start slowly but this one went right into the story. I like that. It is a short book but a really good one. I am looking forward to the next Max Revere book. | 5.0 |
| 6022 | This book took at really long time to go anywhere. The characters were not very likable - sometimes I can get behind that but in this case.... Not so much! | 2.0 |
| 6023 | This is not new news, but it is explained as well as anyone could explain something this complex. High frequency trading, the practice of taking advantage of high speed mini transactions to exploit differences in prices between stock exchanges (to oversimplify the practice) is not only taking advantage of market inefficiencies but actually introducing inefficiencies in order to purposely cheat the investor out of literally billions a year.Michael Lewis tells a great story and continues to underline the fact that Wall Street in large part cares little about much other than making money and will cheat and game the system to do it. It requires focused attention to read and follow, as the methods for manipulation are complex. The result is one of his best books.As I said HFT is not new but very few authors could explain it as well as Lewis. Another classic. | 5.0 |
| 6024 | Highly recommend this series. SM Reine is a great author. I can not wait for additional books in the series. Had time off and read "Silver Bullet" and "Witch Hunt" back-to-back. Would have knocked out another if it existed. | 5.0 |
| 6025 | Every once in a while a GREAT book like this one is written and I have to tear myself away to stop reading it! The characters are well developed and interesting. The prose is intelligent and flowing. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND | 5.0 |
| 6026 | Liam and Amy the second part to their story. I had trouble remembering every detail of the first book to get my head into this story. I had a lot of trouble with Amy's character, she was rather annoying, selfish and whiny thru most of the book. Now i know she was home schooled and never had any friends but she put way too much into Sarah moving to the US and her school and I didn't really think she treated her relationship with Liam as a priority everyone at her beck and call. I liked the ending and happy this isn't going to drag out into many more books. So sorry Bella. | 3.0 |
| 6027 | I enjoyed reading the book from the first chapter. I wanted to just strangle Sophie, but when she was sent to Uganda I watched as she left her eyes open to what the rest of the world must to in order to live. The thought of surviving to live was something she had never had to experience. Ian was not only handsome, but a strong character for Sophie while she opened her heart to the children in the orphanage. Watching him see Sophie experience compassion towards strangers drew me as the reader towards the empathy of the situation. I wanted to help them help the people of Africa. This was a great story of love, romance, pain, survival and a true example of what a single choice can do to a persons life. It just depends on how you walk that path you've chosen that can make you that type of hero people talk about. Great Read!! | 5.0 |
| 6028 | a riveting story in a classical fantasy setting of a young elf and her her untimely journey across the lands. An excellent piece of fantasy literature | 5.0 |
| 6029 | I adore the story, and it breaks my heart every time, and I've bought and gifted or recommended this book to so many people I couldn't even begin to tell you how many. I read my original copy until the cover fell apart and the pages came loose, and then I had to buy a new copy. Plague Dogs is also very good. This is a wonderful author and an amazing instant classic of a book, not just a kid's book but good for grownups too, at least for me. Reading it reminds me of feelings I'd forgotten I had as a child and every time, it just sweeps me away. A must read for anyone, and I'm into zombies and sly horror, and Stephen King, and stuff that freaks my mother out. But these daggone rabbits are amazing. And like I tell my friends, no, it is not just some big ole book about rabbits hopping around and ravaging carrots and pooping everywhere. It is a story that makes me remember I want to be the protagonist in my own life, and makes me look at my cats with a little less love, and a hint of suspicion every time I read this book! There's also a movie, but it doesn't come close to creating the magic that the words of this book spin for you. Just flippin' read it. | 5.0 |
| 6030 | Joe De Sena's "Spartan Up!" is in an interesting book which combines exercise and dietary advice with really hardcore motivational advice. I initially thought this book was going to be solely about ways to get stronger physically and lose weight, since De Sena is the inventor of "The Spartan Race", a truly cruel and gutsy race which one has to pay to become a part of. In it, people do things like carry buckets of rocks, tires, jump obstacles, and climb rope without restriction in order to become more fit. I liked a lot of what De Sena had to say in this book in general, though, about life and how we have to push ourselves sometimes to do what we want. I am kind of critical of his philosophy in the area of raising children, though: he says in one part of the book that we should *always* make our kids do the hardest thing they possibly can. Kids should be allowed to be kids, and there should be some balance about it. Otherwise, this is an excellent motivational book, chiefly because De Sena refuses to lie. Recommended for people who like good books. | 4.0 |
| 6031 | Their story continues and I still want Moore!!! Your writing flows so seamlessly that you don't want to out it down until you are finished! The parts where Michael is discussed had me tears again and again! I just cannot say enough about thus wonderful series...raw and emotional. I do think there is a storyline there with Zac and you can include Holly too... I would love to learn more about her and Zac's maturing after meeting someone who has captivated him.... I would also love a novella sometime in the future where the kids are a little older & expanding on their lives. Excellent characters, development of them that make you both love and hate them. So glad CJ got hers. LOL!!! Thank you Julie for this story. It will always be one of my favorites to come back to. | 5.0 |
| 6032 | It has a kinda deep plot. It was very good though! I thought it was a great book. Read it. :) | 4.0 |
| 6033 | Again a masterful telling of a story. My only regret is that I have to wait until Oct. 28th to find out the ending. Well done! | 5.0 |
| 6034 | I love to travel through time you learn about history in a fun way ... ....Even though it's a work if fiction. There is a lot of research to make this book believable . I wish they taught school in a similar way I think children would remember history more forget made it fun! | 5.0 |
| 6035 | This is easy to follow, The book describes everything we need to do and how to follow it. Going for it! | 4.0 |
| 6036 | People should hear about this wonderful project undertaken by High School students and how they brought one woman's amazing actions back to life for us. | 5.0 |
| 6037 | Arriving in bookstores earlier this year is All Things Hidden written by Tracie Peterson and Kimberly Woodhouse. I'm a fan of Tracie Peterson's Heirs of Montana series, so I eagerly signed up to review this book.All Things Hidden centers on a young nurse named Gwyn Hillerman, who has been working at her father's clinic in Alaska.Business at the clinic picks up with the Matanuska Project occurred, where 200 families were relocated to Alaska in 1935.The novel jumps to Chicago and centers on Dr. Jeremiah Vaughan, who has just lost his medical license after the death of a patient. Shortly after losing his job, his fiancee calls off their engagement. Out the of blue, he receives a job opportunity from Dr. Hillerman to join his clinic in the Alaska Territory. Dr. Vaughan accepts the offer, as his career doesn't have any other choice.Remember this is a love story, so it isn't too long after Dr. Vaughan's arrival that sparks fly between him and Gwyn.Is it just me, or does the woman (Gwyn) on the cover resemble Alice from Disney's Alice in Wonderland? Minus the nurses hat she is holding on to, the outfit looks just like Alice's.Anyway, this isn't the first Tracie Peterson novel set in Alaska, so she must love the state or have ancestors from there. The book is beautifully written by Peterson and her co-author, Kimberly Woodhouse, though there are a few romantic cliches here and there, the overall plot is nicely done. Overall, All Things Hidden was a delight to read for me last month; on a cold winter afternoon with a hot cup of coffee nearby.*Disclaimer - I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. | 5.0 |
| 6038 | The author did a great job writing this western. I really enjoyed the book. The story is about a young man returning home from the civil war, to find that the town he is from has been taken captive from a ruthless killer. I will not go into the story only to say that once you have picked up this book you will find that it is hard to put down. Great read for all | 5.0 |
| 6039 | This is such a wonderful book! I am finishing my third project already and can't wait to do more! The instructions are very clear and concise, and most of all FUN! This is the best knitted toy book I have . love the patterns!! | 5.0 |
| 6040 | Lisa-Jo understands me. I am honored that she wrote this book just for me! Oh wait, it isn't just for me--that is just how she made me feel. Her writing hits home and validates what it is to be a compassionate parent.The best thing about this book is that every mother can relate to this book. I'm an older mom, with kids who are older than Lisa-Jo's but the message is as real for me as it is for her. Lisa-Jo writes from the heart of every mother. I can't recommend this book enough!Lisa-Jo's book and blog are a continual source of inspiration for me. I'm a better mom, wife, and friend because of her.Thanks Lisa-Jo. | 5.0 |
| 6041 | Seen the movie countless times and finally got the book to read. It is a little different than the movie which should be expected and I really liked it. | 5.0 |
| 6042 | When I review Pratchett's novels, I use a Pratchett scale. 4 stars mean 20 stars for any other author, but here indicate there are Pratchett novels I rate higher than this. What can I say ? I use a picture of Lu-Tze on my FB page. Read it urgently – the book, I mean, not my page. Knowing the Way of Mrs Cosmopilite will make you a better person. | 4.0 |
| 6043 | Years ago as a psychotherapist I noticed a phenomenon I referred to as "Individuation Anxiety." That was when you knew you had gotten past your "separation anxiety," but didn't know if you would make it into life as whoever you were meant to be. I searched for a book about this to give and recommended to clients and patients and never found it.This book is it.And I like the term "quarter life" better than "individuation anxiety" because it's much less "shrinky."If you or anyone you know doesn't know: who you are, who you want to be and how to get there, this book will help you accomplish all three. | 5.0 |
| 6044 | I have downloaded and read every Shades of Gray written by Higgins. I am hooked on this series and very much look forward to the next. | 5.0 |
| 6045 | Didn't expect a lot but it was a pretty good read. Last quarter of the book was pretty intense, I would recommend it but only if you like doomsday stories. | 3.0 |
| 6046 | If there was any serious quibble I could have had with this book's predecessor, "Blades of Winter," it might be that it was so fizzy, so busy, I COULDN'T quibble with it. It was a video game writ large, and meant to be enjoyed in a spirit of sheer escapism. This I certainly did.But with this book, something different is going on. While undeniably escapist (I lost track of the cartoon-y body count) the heart of "Hammer" is deep and serious. For example, 1981 versions of Anne and Margot Frank -- the women they might have been, had Hitler actually been assassinated in 1942 -- play important roles. Justice, bloody and extreme, is served to a new version of the SS and Gestapo.And our narrator, Alix Nico ("Scarlet"), through as quippy and deadly as ever, is coping with a serious case of PTSD. Her role in this outing is to disrupt the Greater Germany that has enslaved Europe since the end of WW II. She disappears into England and France, ready to rain vengeance on German slaveholders, yet still dealing with heartbreak over the loss of her partner Trick, and her father, "Big Bertha." She is damaged this time around, and it makes us care about her more.As always, author Almasi's wordplay and humor help defuse the constant ass-kicking his team of Levels deliver. Yet underneath it all, I felt the soul of Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" -- the desire to deliver the justice that real history denied us. True, Alix sounds like no 20-year old girl I've ever known; but the silly romp has become surprisingly relevant , and I can't quibble with that. | 4.0 |
| 6047 | I gave it up in favor of starting (and finishing) this book. It was amazing! So touching, so beautifully told. But I have to warn you that this story is a five-tissue (at least) read. The story of Ellie and Nolan really begins in childhood, but continues when, at the age of 15, family problems separate them and they make a promise to meet again in the far-distant future. Their story from the day of that promise to the scheduled day of the fulfillment makes up most of the book. Go ahead, break your sentimental heart and read this book. It might just mend it, too. Saying any more would give away the story, so I'll say no more, except it's a good book, you won't be disappointed. If you believe in love and in God, you will enjoy this book. | 5.0 |
| 6048 | Wonderful and suspenseful; this story takes you on fast paced ride through a mysterious romance, that should never have happened. The characters are rich and full of detail that allow them to stand on their own, but they are expertly intertwined in this cat and mouse intrigue, that threatens toconsume them all. This story is the first in a series, and I warn you the ending will leave you wanting more. | 5.0 |
| 6049 | Interesting story line beginning 7 years ago flashing to current time. Derek is a little crude and power hungry, Jasmine is a bit too wounded. It is an interesting story going on with this book. I do enjoy Melody's writing. | 5.0 |
| 6050 | Pearl S. Buck`s novels are timeless. It is largely through her novels that I came to love China and Burma and later to travel and live here. | 5.0 |
| 6051 | The Thirty-Nine Steps is one of the earliest spy thrillers and has remained in print since its first book appearance. By today's standards, it's perhaps somewhat tame, the narrative rather slim, and traces of racial and ethnic prejudice appear now and then. Still, it's a rollicking ride that can be appreciated even now, a century after it was written. Hitchcock's film adaptation took the basic idea but made several changes, not the least of which is a complete revamping of the title's meaning. If you've already seen that movie, don't think that will spoil the reading of the original. This edition by Oxford University Press is the one to have, since it's the only (I believe) annotated one, and those notes really help to clarify or explain certain terms and points. And if you like this first outing by hero Richard Hannay, you can go on to its sequels, Greenmantle and Mr. Standfast and The Three Hostages, which are more fully textured. | 4.0 |
| 6052 | Patricia Briggs is an accomplished writer, and I'm ever so grateful. Night Broken continues the story of Mercy Thompson and her werewolf pack with energy and excitement and a bit of lovin' . Oh, and we get a bit more of Christy, her husband's ex-wife. Don't you wish you were a shapeshifter when dealing with your spouse's ex? | 5.0 |
| 6053 | Gosh, I love these two! Such a great journey of self discovery and acceptance of real love! Can't get enough! | 5.0 |
| 6054 | Damien Boyd's book is an easy read. He solves a good murder mystery. I would have preferred getting to know the main characters better- could use more detail- a little dry. I would read another in the series, but not as a first choice. | 3.0 |
| 6055 | It’s hard to imagine a society with more transparency and less privacy than the one we currently live in. Thanks to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and countless numbers of professional and personal blogs, there’s very little information that’s truly kept private these days. Sonogram pictures, marital discord, gastrointestinal distress, vacation brags, shopping preferences…you name it and surely it’s been made public by someone. Of course, individuals have some control over what information is shared with their adoring public. Only the neediest, most narcissistic of us over share every part of our lives. But what if the choice was taken away from us? What if complete and total participation in all manners of social networking was not optional but entirely mandatory? What if every facet of your life was filtered through and controlled by one monopolistic Internet company? This frighteningly foreseeable book by Dave Eggers proposes just that.Mae can’t believe her luck when she lands her dream job at The Circle, a tech company best described as Google on steroids. Its reach is all-encompassing, and Mae quickly finds herself brainwashed by the Utopian atmosphere all around her. The company embeds itself in users’ lives by linking and making public every aspect of their online existence: social networks, medical history, banking and financial history, and social life. Their ultimate goal is total transparency consisting of people always being tracked and monitored and public access cameras placed everywhere. While there are clearly many benefits to this type of tracking, specifically safety issues, Mae is too enamored with her fame and status within the company to see the negative implications. She becomes increasingly distanced from her family and friends outside of the company even as they try to warn her of the dangers of such total dominance proposed by The Circle.I was very intrigued by the concept of this book. It seems like something that’s not too far off the mark from where some of us are at right now with our reliance on technology, social media in particular. There’s an inherent danger in relying on others to validate your sense of self-worth, especially in an online world. And we’ve all read about and seen the negative effects of too much screen time at the expense of spending time in the real world. Don’t get me wrong, I’m as guilty as the next person of wasting too much time on Facebook on occasion. And I’ve met many wonderful people online who I now consider to be dear friends. But the real danger comes when we look to a non-living entity such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone to make us feel good about ourselves. There’s no piece of technology that can truly do that. This is an excellent book, if for nothing else to act as a warning of the direction we may be headed. | 4.0 |
| 6056 | This was a truly great mystery. I really enjoyed it. I would recommend reading it. I would also be interested in reading other books in this series. | 5.0 |
| 6057 | A very unique romance. I liked that this was written in Edh's point of view. I have read this book more than once and enjoyed it. | 5.0 |
| 6058 | J.A. Templeton has a natural talent for creating gripping stories that suck you in from page one. The Gatekeeper is a story about 18 year old Brynne Davies traveling to a entirely new world called Parthas to retrieve a stolen chalice. Upon reading this breathtaking book, I found myself falling in love with each character and the world. There were amazing twists and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments for me. I was disappointed that the book ended when it did, I wanted more! I cannot wait for the next book to be released. I will eagerly pick that book up to read as well. | 5.0 |
| 6059 | If you have someone in your life who has Autism, do them a favor and read this book. You will save them and yourself a lot of frustration. Also helped me to realize some of the unrealistic expectations I had. | 5.0 |
| 6060 | I really enjoyed this book, and found it quite insightful. Murphy's approach is completely B.S. free, which is kind of refreshing to find in a book about marketing (the most B.S. filled field in the world)! In particular, I think he is absolutely correct about how authors are misusing Twitter. A great read, and absolutely worth a lot more than the 99 cent price tag. | 4.0 |
| 6061 | It doesn't take long to figure out where the twist is in this novel, but you still want to get to the end to find out exactly what it is. The writing is light and easy, so the novel is comfortable and not a burden. | 4.0 |
| 6062 | What a great start to a new series! I loved Sloane from the start – she’s not your average, boring teenage girl. She’s got purple hair, an eccentric wardrobe, and a curvy body that she totally owns! She loves a good horror movie and is a very inquisitive reporter, but the best part is her take-no-crap-from-anybody attitude! She can go from sweet to sassy whenever the situation requires it. And the extra-smoking, extraterrestrial Hayden really brings out her sass! If all aliens are built like Hayden, then bring on the probing! (I had to say it!) But like most swoon-worthy paranormal hotties, he’s a huge pain in the butt. I love the brewing, steamy romance that buds between them despite all the friction! As if he’s not enough trouble on his own, he comes attached to an alien brood that immediately seems to hate Sloan. And then there’s the problem of the government finding out about their little budding friendship, that can’t be a good thing. Needless to say, there is plenty of action, including some “HOLY CRAP” moments that’ll having you soaring through this book in no time! Hopefully we won’t be waiting too long for a sequel… | 4.0 |
| 6063 | This was my first exposure to Patricia McKillip's work. I will certainly be reading more! Her writing style is smooth and flawless, she re-imagines fairy tales & the fantastic in ways that feel fresh and unaffected. The otherworldly fees altogether plausible in these stories and even the darkness glitters a bit. | 5.0 |
| 6064 | On the positive side, the book is a short read. The author's basic message is that the U. S. military spends enormous amounts of money and is a failure (actually it makes things worse in the author's view) in everything that it does. On the negative side, the author provides no prescription for what role America and its military should play in the world. Without a detailed and reasoned explanation of what America should do in the world, I find the author's writings to be of limited use. | 1.0 |
| 6065 | A fantasy that turns nasty! Good insight into the media world and mass hysteria about super natural situations. Very good character descriptions. | 4.0 |
| 6066 | I can't say much about this book without giving stuff away, but I will say this. LP has done it again with the book. I can't wait to see what else she write next. This book is a must read! i loved it! | 5.0 |
| 6067 | I got this book not because I’m a workaholic myself, but because I share some traits in common such as stress and anxiety from time to time and while keeping myself busy helps, too much work is not good either. The author writes about the benefits of stress management, how overworking can harms you and how to figure out if you are overworking yourself so you can finally stop doing that. It is a short read, but not the definite book in my opinion. It is more like a get introduced to the topic and open your eyes to the real problem. | 5.0 |
| 6068 | Noir is one of my favorite genres - there's usually a thin line separating the good guys and the bad guys, and when the story is about bad guys, it's about the difference between the only somewhat bad guys and the total psychos.This is an excellent example of noir, only with superheroes thrown in. Genre mixing at its best. Yes, the main character doesn't have a lot of redeeming qualities, but he's not as bad as the rest of the people he's associated with.If you like noir, or gritty crime dramas, you'll love this book. It's well written, fast-paced, and with an excellent eye for character. | 5.0 |
| 6069 | A daily constitutional...Invigorates the body and mind...Apparently in Albert Dada's time...Stretching one's legs and preventing...Acute myocardial infarction...Was a crime of the mind...An ambulatory felon...Best locked-up, "Transient...you have been found guilty of...excessive exercise!Doom this man to the asylum."A vision fell down on me...Whilst locked away in the mental ward (fact or fiction?)...A walk-o-holic is an obsessive...The repetitive thinker is not manipulated from within...As believed...out damn shrinks!Every obsessive disorder is controlled by...A phenomena directly charged by the earth-moon, cardinal-points-of-convergence-tidal-waves-of emergence, orbital relationship...Now let loose my brothers and sisters...Mr.Gorbachev, whoops, Mr. Psychiatrist, tear down this wall(s) of the Looney Bin...Chris Roberts, God Unhinged | 1.0 |
| 6070 | i truely enjoyed reading this book. i am a fan of historical fiction and the Medici family has always been one of treachery, murder, and debauchery. i feel the author captured the flavor of the time. The characters were well developed and drew me right into the scene. i strongly recc'd this book to all. | 5.0 |
| 6071 | It was overall a good read. I bought this book because I feel a little cloudy and tired throughout the day. In the book I learned about what supplements to take and different techniques to boost memory. After applying these, I am feeling more energized, focused, and alert. | 5.0 |
| 6072 | I tried to read the 5 books slowly, but I failed. They were so good could not put them down. Now I have to wait till May to read the last book. I hate waiting!! But I'm sure it will be worth the wait!!! | 5.0 |
| 6073 | Ms. Vaccariello created this cookbook after presenting a successful diet plan preview. “Since we first released the book in March 2012, thousands have laughed, danced, and eaten their way to their happy weight.”, she has written a quick weight loss program that can be accomplished in as little as 21 days.“I wanted to develop a cookbook for another reason, as well. A growing body of research says that cooking and eating at home with loved ones is better for your health than dining out.” I have found this to be true, even when dining alone at home.She lists exercise as a fat increaser, “Don’t get me wrong—exercise is wonderful!...since aerobic exercise can make you hungrier, sometimes it can actually increase your body fat….So what can I eat on this diet anyway?” This is answered by the wonderful recipes she has included.Ms. Vaccariello explains in her book thirteen fat releasers used in the diet plan: Vitamin C, Calcium, Dairy, Protein, PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids), MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids—the healthy fats), Coconut Oil, Resveratrol, Fiber, Vinegar, Quinoa, Honey, and Cocoa. You are not cheated out of anything here. She also provides a plan to get your kitchen set up for the task. Throughout the book, there are short success stories of the people who are using the diet and losing weight in the process.There are numerous recipes that include pasta, beef, pork and seafood. The dessert recipes sound simply scrumptious. The key here, understand what your fat releasers are and apply them to your proportioned size meals.Anyone looking to lose weight will find this book very helpful. I recommend it to the health conscious who may want additional recipes and information on a healthy eating lifestyle.(I received this book free from Reader’s Digest for review purposes) | 4.0 |
| 6074 | This was a breathtakingly fresh vampire tale! There's not a dull moment in this book! I absolutely loved it!What can happen when an incredibly sexy vampire meets a female computer nerd at a ski resort? Both are driven by family loyalties. Neither is looking for a relationship. This book has something for everyone: romance, steamy sex, humor, unique family dynamics and a hero and heroine who will each find their way into your heart.I positively fell in love with Charles. He was a sinfully delicious loner. His task was to find who was threatening his brother's mate. When Rachel, a mousy techie, caught him feeding and attempted to blackmail him, he was intrigued by her. He told himself that it would be inconvenient and certainly detrimental to his plans if Rachel publicly accused him of being a vampire, so he agreed to her demands. She just wanted to protect her sister from a fiance who wasn't good for her. Neither was expecting their own heartstrings to be pulled and the sex to be so HOT!This book can easily be read as a stand-alone. I've not read the 1st book in the series and thoroughly enjoyed this read. I loved it so much that I'm planning to read the 1st in the series soon!Bottomline: The writing was polished. The world and characters the author created are incredible. The plot kept me riveted from beginning to end. If you are looking for a book with lots of laughs, smokin'-hot chemistry, and a happy ever after that will leave your face sore from smiling, rush to whatever bookstore you use and buy this book now! | 5.0 |
| 6075 | It's simply amazing how a Cowboy Doll you wanted for Christmas when you were 8 yrs old and Santa didn't deliver can shape your future!Casey Harrington is offered a dream job... Working for Maverick Western Company. Her favorite store. There's one stipulation... She must spend one week on the Colorado Cattle Ranch the inspiration for the company. Then Casey can return to New York.City girl meets All Country boy, smokin hot rancher Bonner "Blue" Boyd. Oh boy...sizzling attraction is an understatement between these two.Separated.... Then reunited under sad circumstances brings Casey and Bonner closer together. Hot sex, trust and love come together to give give Casey her Cowboy for Christmas! | 4.0 |
| 6076 | I got this one for free and got hooked on the series. I am now a huge Sable Hunter fan. | 5.0 |
| 6077 | So far this is a great book to read especially about Romans 8. I do love Romans 8 too. Thankful for this! I am very thankful for this wonderful book to reminded me who I am before Christ and who I am with Christ. This book is very expository preaching by passage to passage. Excellent book to read. I do have this in e-book form and got it free. It would be better to get this book in book form format and not the e-book so that you can underline, highlight, and mark it up. I did read this along with my ESV Bible. | 5.0 |
| 6078 | Arnie Roth is a physician that has a rash of people getting deathly ill. This progresses as usual until Arnie falls sick too. He goes into a coma but miraculously wakes up. Everything seems to be normal except the super human ability to smell. This helps when he can tell if people are lying, determine if they are sick, and if they are taking their medicine.But he starts noticing that people that are ill and should have a particular smell, that of medication, but don’t. Arnie has to fight with his own abilities to stay sane and to fight those that seem to be more interested in making money than actually helping sick people.This is a great book. There are a lot of medical terms that I did have to look up, but makes this even more realistic. Giving Arnie the ability to smell anything was a good twist since most people don’t think about the downside of smelling and how it would affect us. And the ending, I didn’t expect that.This is my first book by Lawrence Gold but it will not be my last. If you like medical mystery/thrillers, you need to read The Sixth Sense.I received this book a long time ago in exchange for an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 6079 | I've read all of Anne Perry's Victorian novels and am a big fan of her work, in general. Her earlier works are vibrant, absolutely alive with period detail and color. They boast a swift tempo with action and suspense harmonized with romance and emotional insight. Her main characters are complex people who develop over time into seasoned and mature persons, credible and likable. The author's typically winning formula hasn't quite come together in this latest novel, in my opinion. Indeed, her last several novels seem to be more languid and formulaic. I wonder if Perry is simply getting bored with these characters and this time period? Death on Blackheath seems tired and often turgid to me. There is a lot of repetitive inner musings by Pitt and not much in the way of real action or suspense. As his investigation gets bogged down, so does the novel. Pitt, the recently promoted head of Special Branch has been called in to investigate the sudden disappearance of a housemaid in the home of a naval weapons expert. As the naval race between Britain and Germany was gearing up at the end of the 19th century, it was feared that the maid's disappearance threatened dire implications for national security. That should have provided a tense and urgent scenario for the reader, but somehow, this book never really got off the ground for me. There were so many thwarted avenues of investigation, not a lot of action, and Pitt's wife Charlotte, a spirited and clever woman who has played important roles in his earlier investigations, has a very limited role in this one. I think a number of Perry fans will find this novel not up to her usual standard, but as every Perry fan also knows, a ho-hum Perry novel is still better than a good many others. | 3.0 |
| 6080 | Excellent so farWill write a complete review when finished readingA must readAmazing character development and very interesting plots | 5.0 |
| 6081 | Kayla,Evelyn and Trina have been best friends for a long time.Although from the outside it looks like they have such a close relationship,each woman holds a secret that can be explosive to all those around them.Can these women remain friends once the secrets are out? or Will they realize that they are really just Frenemies?Once again Brenda Hampton has spun a tale of deceit and treachery.The characters in this story provides a great example of how you should always be careful of who you label a friend. The drama was explosive from the gate and continued throughout the book,The ending left me anticipating part 2 of this series today...Another Great Job by Brenda Hampton,she never disappoints. | 5.0 |
| 6082 | I bought this book because I like Sue Monk Kidd's other books, which I bought and read. But, I do not appreciate having someone else's comments, opinions, and annotations (Oprah's) put into the book. I am not reading them, but I don't like their being there. I will ignore them and read the good story. | 3.0 |
| 6083 | I enjoyed this 2nd installment of the Others series. Granted, not as much as the 1st book, but this still held my interest and kept me up late at night reading. I liked that some of the plot elements from Book 1 were wrapped up and readers had some clues as to what Book 3 may contain. I am eagerly anticipating Book 3, scheduled for 3/2015.I didn't rate this 5 stars b/c I felt very strongly that this story lacked much of the freshness and suspense of Book 1.Potential spoilers below:Some thoughts:1. I missed reading scenes about how Meg provided entertainment for the Others. She endeared herself to the Others with her simple and sweet mannerisms in book 1. I loved the long scenes of her traveling in the BOW and how she interacted with the Others. Or the scenes of her work days sorting mail. Simple and innocent, but provided a great deal of emotional attachment to the character. In book 2, scenes like that were completely missing. There was one scene in book 2 where she visits the pony barn. Well? The reader isn't given much of that scene, and I think it would have been a great opportunity to bring some sweetness to the story with Meg and Jester. (Or, how about Whirlpool the Pony befriending Meg? Is Whirlpool coming back in Book 3? Why a mention here if nothing else happens with that character?)2. I thought there were WAY too many scenes with the Police. I started skimming those portions, as the conversations and questions never changed. On repeat: Police were fearful of and awed by the power/feral nature of the Others, but balanced a line of respect with them in order to work together. What, really, did the Police contribute to the whole plot of this story? And Dr. Lorenzo? I just saw him as a whiner and a coward instead of a dynamic and progressive character.3. I really liked the new Evil Character- Shark Man! But wait. We never really learn more about him, and when it's his time in the spotlight----splat. His shining moment was cut short way too quickly. This character really could have been fleshed out more and developed. I thought he was even more evil than the Controller, so why not spread him out over the whole story?4. Characters: I do like that new names and faces were introduced. I enjoyed the Intuit characters, and want to know more about them. Also, what about Nicholas Scratch; who is he, how is he significant, and what does he do? I bet we will meet more of him in Book 3, but it would have been nice to have a smallish scene with him to get a "taste" for what his character is like.5. Lastly, Simon and Meg. I did like that they are (slowly) developing their relationship. Simon seemed a bit whiny and Meg a little too demanding for how we met her in Book 1. She has only been living with the Others for 3 months, so I expected her to still have maintained her sweetness, which seemed to have dimmed a bit. I look forward to seeing this relationship grow.I can't help but wonder if this interim book is just a bridge to making connections from Book 1 to Book 3. Lots of loose ends that seemed to dangle enticingly, so I can hope that these ends will be tied up in Book 3. I hope Book 3 with be EPIC, with lots of tension, build-up and character development. | 4.0 |
| 6084 | This book had a little trouble catching my attention in the beginning. The male lead character was just so reprehensible. I wanted him to have some sort of deadly accident and go away.That being said, once it really got going, I loved it! I stayed up until 6AM finishing it because I literally was unable to stop reading. It was that good.So, give it a chance. Don't give up on it too soon. It really is great once you really get into it. | 4.0 |
| 6085 | I have been reading the novels of Allison Winn Scotch since I started blogging and I have loved them all. Her latest The Theory of Opposites ranks as one of my favorites – I double loved this one! Life is all about choices, owning your choices, and the courage to write your own map of life and then go and live it!Willa is living a good life. She’s got a good career and a great husband in Shawn to the point that they call themselves ‘Shilla’ because they are so inseparable. Needless to say when Shawn hits her with the news that he’d like to take a two month separation from their marriage she is shocked and devastated. He proposes that they go on with their lives for these two months as though they were single. All I can say to that is one should be careful what they wish for…At first Willa is lost and only wants Shawn back but between and old boyfriend Theo and her best friend Vanessa, Willa’s outlook is slowing changing. Vanessa gets a job writing for the reality show Dare You! and manages to convince Willa to tackle a few dares of her own. She wants Willa to stop listening to the universe and accepting that things happen for a reason as her father has taught her and take some risks and maybe take a different path or two that could have the power to change her life.I felt connected to Willa from the first pages of this book. She’s vulnerable and uncertain in her journey in life just like so many of us are. Her husband Shawn needed a kick to his patoot but her brother Ollie was great. He is a yoga instructor to the stars but manages to get himself in hot water with his family trying to get him out of it. Her sister Raina had me laughing more than once as she popped her Xanax and then kept handing one over to Willa. They were just great characters who I really enjoyed spending some time with.I listened to the audiobook of The Theory of Opposites which is narrated by Christine Traister. I’ve never listened to her before but I wouldn’t hesitate to again. She was fantastic with her different voices and all the emotions she put into each character. Just wonderful!I loved The Theory of Opposites and would recommend it in a heartbeat to readers who enjoy women’s fiction. As with all of Allison’s novels this one leaves you asking yourself if life really is the old adage of ‘everything happens for a reason’ or is it all about the choices you make and what you do to make things happen for yourself? | 5.0 |
| 6086 | This is a well-written novel dealing with the First World War. The scenes involving the battles in France are accurate portrayals and heart-wrenching to read. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who loves to combine history with romance and character studies of why we make the choices we do. | 5.0 |
| 6087 | I love this book. I read it in college, and lost my copy of it. I think it was written back when the idea of foreign missionaries becoming part of the culture they are involved in was really rare. There are a LOT of layers to this book. You should check it out. | 4.0 |
| 6088 | I have to admit that I didn't read the first novel, but I enjoyed the Queen's Return nevertheless. My favorite aspect of the novel is the world that Collura has created. It is like she somehow combined everything I love about fiction and made it into its own secret little place. Collura certainly captures the mood of an apocalyptic story, but the fairy tale elements still create a charming image that you want to stick with. I really enjoyed the plot and felt for the main character as she learned her destiny might not have been what she expected it be. I will probably be checking out the first book in the series very soon as it will be cool to become more familiar with the land. It's a definite must for anyone looking for something a little new. After all, how often do you get a book that combines fairy tales and the apocalypse? | 4.0 |
| 6089 | Great history of sassafras. It brought so much information into the light. Every character is so we written in this series it's great to have a book that goes even deeper. A must read for fans of this great series. | 5.0 |
| 6090 | I received a complimentary copy of the book for an honest reviewThe concept of the book is a star crossed love, which is kind of a usual theme but is well played in this book.The main characters are really relatable, the chemistry undeniable and the dual POV story-telling is definitely complimenting to the story. Each character's POV brings an entire new view on the story and gives the touch and personality of either Kate or Seth in the story. Once you read about them you'll feel like you've known them since a long time ago.Though it's a really fun and enjoyable read the ending was kind of rushed for my taste and all solved pretty quickly and I thought it could have ended more neatly with added drama and a more slower pace. Also, the most important part, being magick and being nixies, it's not really explore in-depth which could have been a plus to the story.I recommend reading the book because it's really good. It is a teen romance so it has pretty clean content and it is a stand alone so no cliff hangers. | 4.0 |
| 6091 | The plot in this mystery takes a lot of twists and turns and keeps one reading. Unfortunately, the reason for the main character's depressed motivation drags out and by the time the writer reveals it, the reader has already figured it out. Still an enjoyable read. | 4.0 |
| 6092 | The use of multiple narrators is a tricky convention to pull off. When added to the use of both the family and titled references to characters, it doesn't work for this treatment, especially for a time of shifting loyalties and alliances. I stayed with it but never got around the confusion. | 2.0 |
| 6093 | So you finally find the man for u,now all of a sudden you're an expert on the subject?I could'nt even take this book seriously. | 1.0 |
| 6094 | I enjoyed the story line and writing style of this author. Her books are always a great way to spend the day. Can not wait to read more from her. | 5.0 |
| 6095 | I have done a good bit of reading on the treatment of women in other cultures. So, while I am not a stranger to the ideas presented in The Pearl That Broke Its Shell: A Novel, I had a mixed reaction. Initially, the story did hold my attention, but it became increasingly difficult to focus on who-was-who. Additionally, I found that the book could do with a bit of editing. Brevity would contribute to a stronger impact in this work.Despite these difficulties, I do consider The Pearl That Broke Its Shell: A Novel to be an important work. The story of women's suffering is one that must be kept alive until the horrific abuse comes to an end. Perhaps some day these sad, ignorant and terrified little boys can come to terms with the fear they have of women. | 3.0 |
| 6096 | Second book to this story is good. A bit to short but a very nice storylineThe next book will be worth reading | 5.0 |
| 6097 | So I found this book on the freebie list, but I would certainly pay for it!!The characters had me sucked in and I couldn't put it down.I loved he depth I their feeling, but the "big secret" that Emory was keeping was hinted at so many times that it really wasn't a secret anymore.The ending was a bit ubrupt, I would have liked to experience their wedding...But over all. Loved it. !!!! | 4.0 |
| 6098 | Good story. It was great to read about Deni concurring her fears.This one didn't keep my attention as much as past stories. | 3.0 |
| 6099 | but a good read none-the-less. Best to read his previous book before this one, as this is a continuation of that book. | 4.0 |
| 6100 | Poems that actually rhyme! Great book. Here's an example for you:I'm screamin' for pancakes,I'm shoutin' for eggsAnd I'm yellin' while smellin' my toast.But I am shakin' for the baconThat you started makin'"Cause that is the one I love most.Got any bacon lovers in your house? Then they will enjoy this poem and all the others which are not just about food.CONS? The Kindle download seems to have the fonts in different sizes. Some are nice and big, easy to read, others a little on the small side. The illustrations, which are great, are all on the bottom right of the screen and it looks like they are not complete. I have the Kindle Paperwhite so I am thinking that those with a bigger screen are probably getting the full picture? Doesn't really affect the reading of the book!Highly recommended from our family to yours! | 4.0 |
| 6101 | I have not yet found the depth on Washington that I would like, but Chernow comes close. Not the masterpiece that his biography of Hamilton was, but sheds substantial light on just how important GW was to the survival of our country and its government. Well worth reading! | 4.0 |
| 6102 | The only book in the series that MIGHT be worth reading, written AFTER all the other books, it finally explains why things are the way they are in the Foxworth family. Olivia comes to marry expecting to love only to find a man who cannot or will not love, who is a religious bigot AND an adulterer with the very type of women he supposedly hates. You find he has a history of mental illness and there is a history of twisted sexual history to begin with, with the swan bed and an identical swan bed for a baby. Unfortunately for the other books, none of the children are EVER going to know of this history, because Olivia NEVER knows of this history either. | 3.0 |
| 6103 | Holy freaking amaze-balls!!!!There is not a single thing that I could pick from this book to say I don't like because I loved it all. The jealousy, bitterness, sneaking, desire, love, text, conversations, hot and steamy moments and angst. I freaking love it all.How many people get to fall in,love with their hs crush when they were total,opposites, when the boy never acknowledged your existence and when your sister wants him?? Well one I know and that's Emma.Cole, oh have mercy!! That man is a walking sex bomb ready to detonate. He had me twisted like a freaking pretzel. He was sweet, caring,unpredictable and a total caveman, which I absolutely love. The man had me swooning over and over again. I can't get enough of him.After 10 years their paths finally cross unexpectedly and the girl who once was invisible is the one who he can't stop thinking about. Cole is having some trouble getting Emma out of his head. He doesn't do relationships, he stays too busy at his job being a lawyer but Emma Carson is driving him mad. He wants and needs to see her.Emma has had a crush on Carson for years but always was unnoticed because of her sister Layla, who she thought had it all and after their unexpected run in, she is back to thinking of him again. Several dates per his request has her in fear of falling and having her heart broken. But she sure enjoys their time together.Cole wants ebay one to know of their relationship but Emma needs it to remain secret for fear of her family. Afraid they would be mad because they always had her sister pegged to be with Cole and she fears her sisters reaction.Let the craziness begin. It was so awesome I think I could to a cart wheel if I knew I wouldn't pull something so instead I just squeal in utter delight.I'm sure Layla's story will be good but I want more of Cole and Emma. PLEASE!!!! I'm not done with them yet. | 5.0 |
| 6104 | this is such an uniquely brilliant idea! I finally found the book I have been searching for but couldn't find because I read the excerpt n on of the books and has been looking for it ever since. only to read this and realize....it's not finished! What!? all of these would be unbelievable stories and I hope the muse hit to complete them. but, Kathryn...can we talk?! Wall of Babylon...an absolute must! | 5.0 |
| 6105 | more of this series NOW! I've been waiting patiently for the next book for a while now, and I'm slowly going insane. It hasn't been that long since this book came out but I can't wait to read more of Embers story. I'm anxious to see who she picks, Eli or Torin. Torin is a gentleman and wants to keep her safe but I will always be a Eli fan. He is so deep, caring, and he shows his emotions in his own way. Plus he is just so sexy and intimidating! TEAM TORIN. I can not wait for March!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 6106 | Peppe hands over this sometimes difficult family dynamic with staggering energy and grace. It’s a rough kind of Maine love. Regardless of what’s going on and who has upset and disappointed whom, the Peppe keep on doing what is expected of them and—ultimately—that’s what keeps them together: Father fixes stuff and earns what he can; Mother does her best to keep her kids straight and the house from burning down; the sisters practice the steps of courtship, motherhood, and marriage perhaps so that when it falls upon them for real, they might get it right.This is a great book, but it’s not an easy book. As Peppe points out, “skin and vinyl stick together like memories to our brains. Sometimes they hurt when you peel them away, but you must to go on with your life, unstuck.” Pigs Can’t Swim can be read as a story of how we might unpeel ourselves from the memories that threaten to stick us to our pasts. Bravo, Helen Peppe, for daring to pull away. | 4.0 |
| 6107 | I was actually half way thru this book before I realized this was not an IR. The dreadlocks the heroine wore threw me off even though they were blonde dreads. I continued reading because the plot of the book was good. The book could have been even better with editing. Only three stars because of all the errors and the fact that someone had taken the time to proof read and highlight most of the errors but did no corrections. The errors had lines drawn thru them but why not just delete? It was distracting. | 3.0 |
| 6108 | Never dull as far as action goes, but sometimes gets a little too flowery when describing people/scenes. End game a bit unbelievable but nevertheless thrilling. | 4.0 |
| 6109 | Really enjoy this series with Isaac Bell as it covers topics with such detail that provides great insight into the changing technology at this time. The books are well researched and always blend exciting stories with rich historical detail of that time. Truly enjoyable, always. | 5.0 |
| 6110 | I loved every page of this book and will be enjoying other books by very talented author. I am NOT an Author, but I do love to read and rely on authors to fill this need. On thing in the book that stood out very clearly to me is..."There are some cheap-ass MF's out there", referring to people who review a book, read reviews, sample the book, buy the book, only to request a refund from Amazon, so that they can simply read the book for free.. I HATE this and would NEVER disrespect an Author by such a slap in the face. Thank you Ms. Baeli, for stating the obvious. AMAZON SHOULD ELIMINATE THE ABILITY TO REFUND A "READ" BOOK. Cheap assed MF's like that don't deserve to read such wonderful works as in this book for free. Thank you again for a wonderful book. It is on my absolute list of favorites!! | 5.0 |
| 6111 | I have read about a lot of different diets in the past and none of them were specifically just based on how I fit in the picture. This book is not a one size fits all kind of diet. I really liked that!!I really recommend this book!! | 5.0 |
| 6112 | I have read and enjoyed all of Karin Slaughter's work, and "Cop Town" is right there with her best novels. It takes place in Atlanta, Slaughter's hometown, in 1974. This isn't a simple murder mystery, but concerns bigotry, abuse of power, corruption and the toxic atmosphere of the police force at that time. The station has institutionalized blatant and aggressive bigotry: racism, misogyny, homophobia, religious discrimination, general hate and prejudice. "Cop Town" depicts the despicable conditions and treatment that female officers have to deal with and overcome simply to do the job, survive, and take home a paycheck.As a rookie cop from wealthy background with a good education who's also a Jew, Maggie doesn't stand a chance of fitting in with the seasoned cops in the Atlanta PD. She's way too different and represents everything most cops aren't. Much of what she encounters at the station and on the job in the city is dirty, nasty, and ugly to the point of evil. Maggie also has the baggage of compassion, largely absent in her fellow officers. Of course, Maggie's also tough and resourceful, otherwise, where's the story?When Maggie comes on the force, a series of execution-style murders of Atlanta cops is terrorizing the Department. She is drawn into the hunt for the cop-killer, even though she is green."Cop Town" is a gripping story with unexpected twists and turns. It's not pretty, but well executed and engaging reading. | 5.0 |
| 6113 | Taking Nicole is the fourth and final book in the Vegas Mates series. It tells the story of Nicole Demakis (werewolf) and Aaron Katsaros (leopard shifter). Aaron was forced to kidnap Nicole and have her delivered to her grandparents in Greece. During the course of the kidnapping it was revealed that Nicole and Aaron were mates, which proved a challenge for Aaron as his purpose for carrying out this nefarious deed was to ensure the safety of his sister who is being held prisoner by Nicole’s grandparents.Nicole, on realizing who Aaron was tried to get him to see reason and release her, but he was not willing to risk his sister’s life even if it meant losing his mate for all eternity. Nicole feared she would end up like her mother if she were to lose Aaron. The emotional battle that these two were facing as a result was quite intense. The chemistry between these two was quite was quite intense, however, they had quite a number of obstacles to overcome before they could even think of being together.I loved Nicole, she is a brave and caring person. She was willing to risk all to protect Aaron and the other slaves.Of all the books in the series I found Taking Nicole to be quite emotional. It was filled with pain, sorrow, hatred, jealousy and humour, so when you begin to read this book be prepared to have all your emotions engaged.There were some suspenseful moments which had me on the edge of my seat. This was an enjoyable read from beginning to end.If you love paranormal stories that are short, sweet and spicy then I recommend this book as well as the others in the Vegas Mates series. | 4.0 |
| 6114 | Hope everyone enjoys this trilogy as much as I did. It is a very easy read. I have sent this title to all my friends. | 5.0 |
| 6115 | This wonderfully written story also gives much inspiration ! It can make one stop and smell the roses at the same time you can't put it down! | 5.0 |
| 6116 | This book is simple, short and straight to the point. It contains honest advice in coping with divorce and overcoming depression brought by separation and divorce. Strategies are briefly presented but comprehensive. | 4.0 |
| 6117 | I thought most of the one per page, rewritten "words of wisdom" were enjoyable and clever. I would have liked some real cat photos or more illustrations to round-out all the pages of single quotes. Cute idea to turn the old 'ancient sayings' around to sound like a wise cat is telling cat owners what his 'great words of wisdom' from a cat's point of view. | 4.0 |
| 6118 | This was a really good book and can't wait for part 2. I hope Emery stays with Shad, not to crazy about Wise. | 5.0 |
| 6119 | Terribly written, misspelled, lack of good plots, subplots left hanging without closure. Amazing these got published!? The only half way decent short story was the last one! | 1.0 |
| 6120 | The 2 star doesn't have anything to do with Tris' decision. It was disappointing because he previous 2 books had such an intensity that I actually felt let down by the author. The explanation on how the 'experiments' were conducted was a bit insulting, being a person in science myself, which is big part on the reason for the low score. I felt too much explanation was given on the last book that wasn't even hinted on the previous ones. I do think a lot of it could have been utilized earlier in the story and not have to rush everything for the end.On e other hand, I did like how Four came down from the pedestal and joined the rest of the world, but thought extreme and unnecessary. Did appreciate the fights and doubts on their relationship, making it more real to me, but again I felt it was to extreme and too dull. It did continue building on the importance of forgiveness and self-confidence and therefore the second star, but after the hype on the first 2 books, I don't feel this one lived up them and that was a big disappointment. | 2.0 |
| 6121 | When Rainey Bell hears that her father’s Vietnam Captain and long time friend has died in a hunting accident she has to go to the funeral, despite the forecast blizzard and leaving her wife and 2 year old triplets behind. Even without knowing it’s what her father would have expected she needs to go and pay her respects to a man who gave her comfort when she needed it most.After the funeral she wants to go home to Katie as quickly as possible but finds herself drawn back to the house at the request of the widow. Soon she if presented with a cold case file and the suggestion that Captain Wise’s death was not an accident. Rainey is willing to take a look and use her behavioral analyst’s skills, but then she wants out – back to the child-free Valentine’s Day weekend she has planned.But as usual things never go smoothly when Rainey Blue Bell gets involved with a serial killer – even if the case is Colde.-------------This is the fourth Rainy Bell series. It stands alone, but will be much better appreciated as part of the series.Here RE Bradshaw takes Rainey and Katie down a slightly different track. Still a page turning thriller with a serial killer on the lose, this novel is gentler, more about the thought and analysis of a murder than the stark drama of the previous sadistic attacks on Rainey and Katie. Without giving any spoilers when Rainey’s life if threatened the sense is less whether she will survive and more how.As always Ms Bradshaw’s books are extremely well crafted and edited. The words flow, the characterization is brilliant and the dialogue both realistic and clever. It is the wit and elegance of the interactions that make these books stand out. As we have come to know Rainey and Katie the love and humor between them grows. Their adoration is palpable, their comfort together radiates, and their knowledge of each other leads to a tolerant and amused interaction. As additional pleasure we meet Danny again and have Molly and Leslie visit, a combination of friends that brings out the softer side of Rainey.It is this softer side Me Bradshaw explores. How Rainey’s thought process works is as much a part of this story as how the cold genius of the serial killer has managed to get away with the clever crimes. We watch Rainey use her mind to analyze the events from the past and survive the threats of the present. As much as anything though it is her love for her family that shines through, and although she doesn’t spend much time at home in this tale, the family is a constant presence and ultimately her driving force.RE Bradshaw creates wonderful people and intriguing plots. Rainey and Katie are two of the most loveable couples in print. It is always a joy to revisit old friends and this will not disappoint. Definitely another 5 star read and a great addition to the Rainey Bell family saga. | 5.0 |
| 6122 | I got a new pressure cooker; and I bought this cookbook. It was just what I needed to learn how to use the machine. The recipes are easy to use and take little time. The author outlines the time it takes to make a recipe. Very practical! The recipes are very good too! | 5.0 |
| 6123 | A very good Laurie King book. A good foil for the old idea of Holmes and what women can not do. Or, should I say what it is thought women should not do. | 4.0 |
| 6124 | I don't really have any interest in poker, but The Noble Hustle was well-written and very funny. It is hard to expect anything less from the author of Sag Harbor and John Henry Days. Perfect summer reading. | 5.0 |
| 6125 | The plot outline itself is interesting, but the 'hero' is a unconvincing Mary Sue. The challenges take too long to read, but not long enough book time to be reasonable. | 2.0 |
| 6126 | Having been born in EWashington, D.C. I am not only attracted to the antics of Alex Cross but also his city. I enjoy the facy that Cross is black, but this is not over done in the telling. Great books for a fun, thrilling read. | 5.0 |
| 6127 | I'm an anthropologist so you know, I'm all about Darwin, evolution, science... Knowing who we are and where we came from is important to knowing where we are going...or something like that. Get it. Read it. | 5.0 |
| 6128 | Rulers of Deception by Katie Jennings is the 3rd book in her Vassar Legacy series. Rulers of Deception continues the Vassar family saga story; with their elite Hotel chain, and the family we have come to care about. I have reviewed the first two books, which if you need to get a refresher, you can find them under the Reviews tab (Barb’s Reviews – Katie Jennings). In the last book I mentioned in my review that Jennings had a few more characters that she could write to keep this series going, and I am happy to say she did do another story.The Vassar family, after surviving a terrible scandal in the last book, have now successfully come all the way back. They are merging their hotel with another hotel, and plans are underway to complete this new addition to the Vassar Hotel chain. The main couples; Grant & Quinn, Linc & Lynetter, & Madison & Wyatt are all either married or close. But when things go good, and you are on top, the danger rises from greed or jealousy that will rear its ugly head to try and destroy them again.The story actually starts off years before, when Wyatt won a lot of money while playing cards with a Columbian Drug lord. But it was his friend Jimmy, who unbeknownst to Wyatt, secretly stole some cocaine. They were able to escape, but no matter how many years pass, things can come back and haunt you.The Vassars are approached by a famous news reporter with a proposal to help promote them, and remove any previous lingering stains on their name. But shortly thereafter, things begin to happen, with threats, pictures exposed to the press, and possible murder charges. What follows is an exciting story, with all the family working together to find out who is out to get them.Katie Jennings has created a number of villians, including the son of the hotel they are merging with; Wyatt’s friend Jimmy; the drug lord, and other surprising enemies. The family teams together to fight back, just as things spiral out of control.What I loved about this story was how strong Madison remains to hold the family and the hotel together, despite attacks on her also. She is without a doubt the leader of the Vassars, even though Grant, and Linc are strong too. I also enjoyed seeing their better halfs.I will not be giving spoilers, but only to say that Jennings has created a wonderful suspenseful story that flows so well. There were many twists and turns that had you guessing as to who was the mastermind behind the attacks on the Vassars. Rulers of Deception has everything you would want in a story; suspense, betrayal, hatred, revenge and romance. Katie Jennings has created wonderful characters in the Vassar family that we would love to continue to revisit. If you have not read this series, you need to do so now. | 5.0 |
| 6129 | Let Love In is a collection of short stories of an Amish woman's tragedy and healing.I enjoyed that it gave an in-depth look at her feelings and the author wrote the collection of stories for a longer time period of her life than for a shorter time period. The other characters gave a lot of interest and feeling to the book. It's a clean and easy to read book. I truly enjoyed reading Let Love In. | 5.0 |
| 6130 | Holy hell this book is AWESOME! I started it and did not put it down! Jasinda never disappoints and she did not this time! I have read all of her books and this by far is my favorite! Highly recommend! I know this is a stand alone but I am hoping we get another book to go with this one! Thanks so much Jasinda for another awesome read! | 5.0 |
| 6131 | Adrienne Thompson has done it again………Blues In the Key of B……..excellent and well done. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat…so many emotions. Bobbie Ann is dealing with postpartum after having her baby, Faith. We need to remember to have faith in God. With God all things are possible……Excellent book… | 5.0 |
| 6132 | This sort of book normally isn't my go-to book. I usually favor paranormal/paranormal romance books. Surprisingly, I really rather enjoyed this book! It was funny, witty, cute, quick but not too quick of a read. I caught myself laughing out loud a few times throughout the book. Kate (the female lead) was a college graduate, unsure what to do with herself. She finds a job to pay the bills and ends up staying with it for several years. Throughout the book, we see her date/interact with a couple of guys and her friends. I liked that Karen gave a little bit of the history to help us understand Kate and her friends. Karen starts off the book with the present day in Kate's POV, then the next chapter 5 years previously, and each chapter after that slowly getting back to the setting of Chapter 1. You learn where the term "Modogamous" comes from pretty early on and continually see the interaction between Kate and Drama, the dog (which I totally can relate to the interactions since I love and have 3 dogs of my own!). Karen had me talking to my Kindle, technically to Mitch, and shaking my head at him and what he would do, or more accurately wouldn't do. LOLThe only thing I didn't really care for was the POV stuff. Karen would start the chapter in one perspective (which I'm totally fine with), then the next page or so she may go back to the main character's perspective. At times it could get a little confusing, but since it didn't happen too often, it didn't deter from the book too badly.Overall, I would recommend this book to my friends. | 4.0 |
| 6133 | I never knew that salad dressing had so much sugar in it. But I wanted this book for the detox information, which is really helpful and something I've been struggling with personally. The only thing I'd add is that I might not suggest canned fishes as a substitute due to possible mercury levels. Otherwise this is a great resource for anyone else who's making this important dietary change. | 4.0 |
| 6134 | Munson shares the story of her marriage's mid-life crisis. When he husband says he wants to divorce, Munson trusts her intuition and hangs in, when many wives might have quit. Munson's experience reminds us that a long marriage is a marathon, not a sprint. A bad mile or two is not a good reason to throw in the towel. A generous and honest book. | 5.0 |
| 6135 | What a super little book! The recipes are useful, sensible and successful every time. No chance for the left overs to get stale - there are no left overs! My family loves it when I bake one of these recipes. Thanks Gia Scott. Your book has joined the small number of well thumbed, reliable cook books that I refer to again and again. | 5.0 |
| 6136 | I talked my 11 year old daughter into picking this book up from the local library. I basically had to convince her to give it a try. She opts for dork diaries, diary of a whimpy kid type books. She just finished reading this book and asked me to immediately see if the author has written more. She said this is her all time favorite book. She told me it kept her on the edge of her seat the entire time. Thank you to the author for showing my daughter that getting outside of her reading comfort zone is a good thing. | 5.0 |
| 6137 | Opportunity, dressed in overalls and looking like work, is detailed here for authors looking to succeed in the new era of digital self publishing. Some unusual ideas and some common sense make this a good investment of reading time. | 5.0 |
| 6138 | I enjoyed the book as much or more than the previous episodes. I am feeling close to the characters and get very anxious when reading as they are in danger. I do love the main one and it's cool to see their growth. Can't wait for episode 11n | 5.0 |
| 6139 | From award winner children's author, Nicoletta Costa has written this short book to aid in reading and encourage emotional development of children who will see themselves in the various situations. Colorful and lively this book was enjoyable. I will be seeking more of her books in the future. | 4.0 |
| 6140 | I got htis for a friend who suffers greatly from anxiety and stress. Not sure how she liked it. Thank you | 5.0 |
| 6141 | This is a wonderful romantic novella. Its well written with very likable characters. Marlene O'Conner is just returning to the family ranch for a month's stay. Her father and brothers are extremely protective of the women in the family and Marlene has really felt their possessiveness. Its one of the big reasons that after college she chose to stay on in town to find work as a nurse. When she arrives at the ranch she finds a stranger their to open the gate rather than her brother. He is a nice looking man and very sexy. Even though she is a bit angry that her brother didn't take the time to meet her himself, she is drawn to the ranch hand that has come for her. Little does she know that this is a man who fell in love with her as a boy, 10 years ago. Curtis feels lucky just to be able to ride next to her from the gate to the ranch house. I love the plot of the story and the romance... a very enjoyable read. | 4.0 |
| 6142 | This book was a beautiful journey about 1st love and an unimaginable loss. Corabelle and Gavin, have known each other all their lives, then fall in love and lose their 7 day old baby, after Gavin walks out Corabelle is left to pick up the pieces by herself....Four years later they find each other again in a chance encounter, can true love fix these 2 broken souls or is it to late?Amazing story, great characters you can't help but fall in love with and feel the pain of their loss.Can't wait to read more, hope book 2 will be out very soon! | 5.0 |
| 6143 | cute story line | 5.0 |
| 6144 | Usually when I read one of Lori Wilde’s books, I love the characters from the beginning. I can’t say that was true with Somebody to Love. I went from liking Zoe and Jericho at the start of the story to loving them at the end, sort of like their relationship began with friendship and, when they weren’t looking, built to a romantic love. I think that’s why I loved this book as much as the others I have read in the Cupid, Texas series - the wonderful character building that Ms. Wilde achieves. It pulls you into the story and makes you care what happens to your new friends. That’s how you will feel after reading this, that you’ve made a new friend. | 4.0 |
| 6145 | If you loved book 1 then you will like this book. Dunbar continues to deliver the goodness. You'll feel closer to the characters. You'll laugh and cringe and hope for more. | 4.0 |
| 6146 | i could read it over and over again!I read it in 2 days!I recommend this book its great! | 5.0 |
| 6147 | I have a thing for protagonists who are independent and don't seek approval from male counterparts. Edylis is definitely one of those protagonists. Once she sets off on her quest, this book really picks up pace. I feel like we've barely scratched the surface with these characters and its only going to get better from here. I'm very intrigued by Orrick of Kroad, the notorious traitor, and his back story! Is he bad? Is he good? I cannot wait. please, C. Greenwood, ease my pain soon! ;-) | 5.0 |
| 6148 | I am addicted to Joe Grey and all his buddies human and feline. I hope more volumes will be added to the existing collection of adventures. The town of Molina Point is a charming setting for all the action and in fact functions as part of the structure of the stories. | 5.0 |
| 6149 | The best conservative writer in America. Very wise and informed beyond his years. A great read, everyone should admire his thought process. We need this mind running Washington. | 5.0 |
| 6150 | After reading the first few pages, I discarded the book. It wasn't worth my time and shouldn't be yours. If women stand for respect, they may receive it. | 1.0 |
| 6151 | This is probably the biggest disappointment in purchasing a book I have ever made. It is nothing but a few pages of a man who gets through his every day life by pretending he is somewhere else. That's it!!! Use your own imagination and write your own book of a few pages. | 1.0 |
| 6152 | Once again Stephen Leather keeps you turning the pages not wanting to put the book down. Another great Spider book | 5.0 |
| 6153 | J.R. Rain has done it again! The Witch and The Englishman, The next Installment with our lovely Psychic, Physical Trainer, Witch, Allison, In this story Allison is coming into her powers along with the help of her fellow Witch and Mentor (deceased) Millicent, and her best friend Samantha Moon (yes THAT Samantha Moon). We get to meet a new Witch in this book (no not telling, you have to read it ). Our Three witches have to battle something horrific and deadly . Can they do it? Do they all come out as they were? J.R. Rain used HIS special Abilities to weave a fast paced, pull you in story with characters who , I love the fact are flawed. No one is perfect but everyone is needed.. I Highly recommend this book ..I give it 5 magic spells.. LOVED it Mr. Rain!!! | 5.0 |
| 6154 | The characters were raucous but flat. The plot, of which there is not much, seems to disappear for long stretches of reading time. The humor wasn't clever and the whole book felt like stale television reruns. Not recommended by me. | 2.0 |
| 6155 | Rating: 3 starsWhew, know going in that this is far far on the grittier and darker side of MC books. I didn't read the prior books (1 and 1.5, both about Outlaw and Megs), but I did read the summaries and detailed reviews with spoilers so I had a good foundation in the back info. If you do what I did and start with this one, I highly recommend some research into the summaries of the prior books. This book picks right up after the bachelor party of book 1.5, with our current heroine Kendall in the bed of Johnnie.In this series every single character without exception seems to have undergone unbelievable abuse and tragedy. Nobody seems to escape heartbreak in this, and it has been multiple generations. So, I guess I shouldn't be surprised that their romance isn't really a romance much when I look at Kendall and Johnnie, but I held out hope. Unfortunately, that wasn't realized and was a big problem with me for this book. It is clear from beginning to end that Johnnie holds Megs in much higher regard than Kendall and probably always will. Kendall comes off as someone Johnnie is simply stuck with, and he consistently compares her unfavorably to Megs. That didn't leave me at all feeling this was a HEA or even a HFN despite the fact that that Johnnie and Kendall do leave the book "together." While I didn't find Kendall likable much, and was in fact shocked that a woman who was a lawyer would fall into such a mess in the first place, I would have enjoyed seeing her find something to hope for in her future. I didn't see much of that at all, not the guy, not friends, not her sister, zip.The writing was interesting in the way of a soap opera or daytime talk show. It kept me reading, which is not at all bad. I like a darker book now and again, and this fits that bill. I just was never convinced of the draw between the hero and heroine, even lust if not love. I can stand a lot of darkness if I can see the passion between the couple. Unfortunately, that wasn't present here. The side characters and plots kept me reading more than the main couple. I would probably pick up more from this series and hope for more time and intensity devoted to the main couple in the future, because the author did flesh out this complex world with so many details and personalities.I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review. | 3.0 |
| 6156 | A 4 rating is stretching it just a little. Story line was excellent, characters were well developed and tied together well. I thought the development of the relationship between Jack and (wow!?) I've already forgotten her name) was just a tad bit stretched. I also think Mr. Child's descriptions of damage done by the close up head shots of individuals was more like something you'd see in a Hollywood sensationalized movie. Real world wounds by small caliber hand guns punch a hole at best and do not remove faces. Also the Mag 10 shotgun does not spray fan shaped patterns until the shot particles reach quite a distance. Close up they send shot like an almost solid projectile. I enjoyed the book and even with the weaknesses I'll read more. | 4.0 |
| 6157 | This is the second Cooper & Fry book I've read by this author. Much better than the previous one; although, it still was very slow developing. The author did not rely on previous stories to develop the characters. | 4.0 |
| 6158 | Great book! I could not put it down. I always enjoy dark books like this one. I was rooting for the main character hard core. Just read the book and find out what happens you won't regret it! | 4.0 |
| 6159 | This book was too detailed for my taste. I prefer getting to the meat of a book, not the fluff. I still don't understand the title. Quilt? | 3.0 |
| 6160 | Was not what I was expecting it to be, but really enjoyed reading it. Ready for some more just like it. | 5.0 |
| 6161 | I loved this book!!! Emily and Nix are such great characters and a great follow up to the Off sides book. i didnt think i would like Emily after everything that happened in the first book but i was wrong. great read | 5.0 |
| 6162 | What can you do except appreciate and admire these men of courage. The story is one of many on the subject and reads like a military manual. Somewhat entertaining, although it's anti-climatic because of the many clones in the marketplace. The first of a much over told story of a man who deserves no publicity. But thank you, to these hero's, who put themselves in harms way to protect our liberties. | 3.0 |
| 6163 | The Founding Fathers were slaveholders--Abraham Lincoln proposed ethnic cleansing (transport the emancipated slaves to Guyana)--there were KKK members in the Senate very recently--slavery didn't end in the Civil War, Jim Crow kept it alive into the 60s, as millions of blacks picked up for 'vagrancy' worked decades of unpaid labour on chain gangs--helps you understand the potency of the 'dog whistle' words of racism in contemporary American politics | 5.0 |
| 6164 | A fascinating tale of love told very well. Unlike some of the other reviewers I was able to suspend belief and simply go with the flow. Glad I did. May "Never Let You Go" never let you go because its a heck of a ride that will leave you fulfilled as all good books do. Recommended. Ps love the cover :) | 5.0 |
| 6165 | As fars as I recall, there were about two photos which I had seen before; the rest were unpublished. That speaks for itself. It is also well written. | 5.0 |
| 6166 | **Reviewed on behalf of Give Me Books**What? Those aren’t tears you see glistening in my eyes. Nope. Allergies. And those goose-bumps? They’re from the air conditioning being set too low. Yep. That’s right. Nothing to see here, folks. I didn’t just finish reading a book that made me well up like a baby with separation anxiety and smile like a giddy teenager on their first date. Orrrrrrrrrrrr, maybe I did. Alright, I did. Rex (the book and the character) made me cry – not ugly cry, for the record, it was more gentle than that – and smile and swoon and swear. And I loved every second of it.Rex Grayson thinks the stacked blonde that walks into his tattoo parlor is hot. Her desire to get ink that says Love Sucks isn’t the norm but then again, neither is what she makes him feel. Vanessa Hilliard has no faith in love. No hope for it in her life. All she wants is a tattoo. What she gets instead is a twisted, fucked-up bad boy that has the potential to change her life. They’ve both got pasts that are holding them back. And they’re both about to find out that the other is way more than they ever expected.I think I felt every moment of this book. Right from the beginning, but especially when Rex and Vanessa came face-to-face, I could tell that I was going to get attached, invested and emotional. Neither of them were perfect characters – they’re both holding on to shit that fills their past and clouds their future – but both of them were relatable in their own way. Their respective hurt made them real, human and flawed and I really enjoyed seeing them struggle to recognise and accept the changes that finding that someone can bring. I loved the structure of this book. The major moments weren’t all crowded at the end of the book, forcing and rushing the ending. Rex and Vanessa’s moments of realisation were well-spaced and well written – no sudden personality changes or insta-love. But my very favourite moment, however, didn’t belong to Rex or Vanessa, but to a young woman getting a tattoo as a memorial to a lost loved one. Her sentiment, her words had tears streaming down my face. I re-read that passage several times, and highlighted it because it. was. perfect. So that explains the tears. But the smiles? There wasn’t one single moment that had me grinning – there were several throughout the book. Little passages that made me happy and hopeful. Sweet interactions that made me want to fall in love again. And an ending that made the romantic in me swoon. I haven’t read the first story in this series yet, but I will. I’ll just make sure to take some of that allergy medicine and bump the a/c temp first...Rex is the second book in the Finding Love series and can be read as a standalone. No cliffhanger.5 stars. | 5.0 |
| 6167 | I loved this series! It's so fun to read the books in order because each story introduces the main character of the next one. I loved them. The last was my favorite. At first I judged the books by the, um, very unimpressive book covers and passed on them. I'm so glad I finally decided to give them a try. Lots of fun, so sweet! I really love the concept of one story leading to the next. I wish there was another series like this. Definitely read them in order and try to buy them together in the pack so you have them all together. Then, sit back, read straight through, and relax into the stories. The only flaw I found in most is that they weren't longer. | 5.0 |
| 6168 | This book is a great companion to the idea of the Law of Attraction if you haven't been sure as yet how to really put it into practice. The ins and outs of the Law of Attraction and why it works for some people but not for others has always been a mystery to me, and this book explains a lot of why I was confused.In addition to explaining how the Law of Attraction truly works, this book is truly motivational. I now understand how I can visualize my best future and success, and I'm excited about getting start and each moment that happens beyond this one, because I know that every step into the future is a step closer to my new reality. | 5.0 |
| 6169 | I read the trilogy and it was a fun read. Light reading nothing too deep or heavy. | 5.0 |
| 6170 | I enjoyed this book very much. It helped me realize the many hardships women suffered and how they coped and why. It was about family, friendship, loyalty, and never ending hope! | 5.0 |
| 6171 | This was a great book. Star may be small but she is definitely fierce and a fighter. I do wish there had been more of Jo and River in this book but I still enjoyed it and loved the new characters. This book has plenty of action, lots of humor and steamy scenes to keep you interested all the way through. If you are offended by sex scenes then this is not the book for you. | 5.0 |
| 6172 | This is a very enlightening, well-written book on the many problems that our national airlines have faced since their beginning | 5.0 |
| 6173 | It is an amazing book. bought it a week back. read three chapters. and used them in dealing with outside world.. amazing results..but beware, it does not work on wife :-( | 5.0 |
| 6174 | I highly recommend Mastering Showing and Telling in your Fiction a Busy Writer's Guide (MST). MST not only explains the difference between conclusory and evidence based narratives, it also provides techniques to help writers identify and transform a conclusory based work in progress into well-balanced work of fiction, i.e. where well-placed elements of conclusory statements work within the overarching framework of an evidence based narrative.Armed with such knowledge, writers are now able to create richer more compelling works of fiction for their readers.Thank you Ms. Kennedy! | 5.0 |
| 6175 | Claire has crafted a unique zombie apocalypse world with living, breathing characters. Just like in real life, it can be difficult to tell if someone is good, bad, or simply doing what they have to do to survive. Aside from the realistic portrayal of people in extreme situations, there are some of the most creative zombie attacks and fight scenes that you will ever have the joy of reading.I read this book for TW Brown's Book of the Month discussion on his blog. Great selection! | 5.0 |
| 6176 | This was a heartbreaking story and had me in tears but I still enjoyed it! I thought it was well written and enjoyed the characters and the story. | 5.0 |
| 6177 | I have gotten very tired of the over-saturation of Amish novels on the market today, but this book was refreshing and different from the rest. I loved the story and will be looking for the 2nd in the series. | 4.0 |
| 6178 | Lauren "Betty" is not the most fluid of writers, and it took me a while to get past her hoppy style. I did enjoy reading about her May to December marriage to Bogie who not only changed, but gave her a life. She may have been successful- he assured it. It is interesting read about 40's - 50's Hollywood, and New York Theater. I am glad she added the "and then some" to give a fuller picture of her life in her later years. | 3.0 |
| 6179 | Okay, so I have been listening to a load of country music this past week. Thanks, for the most part, the topic of books I have recently been reading. And also thanks to the fact I just found out my phone has FM radio and country is what comes in best on it. YAY!! But mostly because of the topic of books I have been reading.A Dark & Stormy Knight is a wonderful wonderful story of cowboys and the women who love them...or believe that they don't in the case of Georgia McKnight, who left her bull riding husband years ago and has believed ever since she left him that it was the right thing to do. Her excuses? They were young and dumb, they thought love conquered all, etc. But, hey, whatever makes her sleep at night. It was these excuses that got her through all the visits to the McKnight ranch when dropping off her daughter with the girl's father for a select amount of time each summer. Then, however, she could just leave and come back when that time was over. But when a stroke takes out her mother and Georgia's sister Bethany calls her up to help out during the ENTIRE summer, she won't be able to hide behind her excuses. She will have to face the man she left in the dust.Sol McKnight was heartbroken the night Georgia left, and ever since, he has fought to keep her out of the hands of any man. So it seems like a dream come true when she has to stay the summer to help out her parents. Can he get her to stay for good, or will the past repeat itself by her running away from him again.I loved this book so much. It aggravated me to no end!!! But in a good way. Both characters are stubborn as mules and just too hard-headed to back down from each other. They goad one another just to get a reaction...AND THAT WAS JUST THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOK!! As the summer goes on, old feelings begin to come back, causing them to actually face what happened all those years ago.I must say that Georgia is a bit difficult, and that is putting things mildly. She is so quick to judge Sol on everything, and, to quote a character, "he is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't," but you can tell that she really does not want to face the truth. That what happened all those years ago could have been a HUGE mistake! However, I kind of like her this way. Yeah, it is aggravating at times to hear her judge Sol against other men and say that she would be better off with someone else, but that is what makes the story juicy. SO MUCH DRAMA!!!! I love it.I also love how every other character can see Sol and Georgia's true feelings for one another. But every time the subject is brought up, "Oh no, it can't be..." I find that so funny. But love is truly blind sometimes. And deaf, from all the yelling. And sore, from all the heated...well...conversations. *wink wink*In the end, a possible threat of impending marriage and a situation with an engagement ring may be the thing that decides the fate of Sol and Georgia.I noticed my review was getting a bit long, so I am just going to end by saying...READ THIS!!! It is a phenomenal book and just one of three in the McKnight series. More specifically, #3. Plus, there is even a short story about Sol and Georgia that takes place before this where Sol makes a plan to jeopardize yet another of Georgia's relationships. Definitely going to read that.I am officially a fan of Suzie Quint. Girl, you are AWESOME!! | 5.0 |
| 6180 | Mr. Koontz has that rare gift of being able to come up with an exciting yarn time after time. If you enjoy one of his reads, then you will enjoy all of them. | 5.0 |
| 6181 | Moderately enjoyable although very predictable. Characters are two dimensional. Overall it was pleasant reading even though it was a bit like watching an action-hero movie. Passes time but nothing learned and nothing memorable. | 3.0 |
| 6182 | This book was very entertaining and kept my interest. It was very well written and made me want to get her first book. Which I started after this book and they are both must haves. | 5.0 |
| 6183 | ‘A Taste for the Night’ book by Jean Ecrivain is one of the best sex tales written. I must say that writer has the ability to describe situations very beautifully. It was the ever first story I have read in which vampire is not fond of drinking blood. Book is based on the experiences of girl named Chantelle. She was a sex slave of one of the vampire of the town. By the time she became master of sex and she got all the tolls which can turn a man into devil. Anybody who is interested in reading erotic stories must read this different kind of book. I am sure you will definitely like this. | 5.0 |
| 6184 | Etched on Me is one young woman's journey from victim to survivor. Lesley Holloway was dealt a crap hand at life, her father repeatedly abused her while her mother knowingly turned a blind eye. When she finds the number for Children's Services she knows she can make her escape. Once she is able to leave, she had hoped her life would change for the better. Sadly, it doesn't. Her father was convicted and sentenced to prison, her mother wants nothing to do with her, and she's living on her own in a local hostel while commuting to a prestigious girl's school where she's on scholarship.During all of this, she begins to self-harm. One time at school she goes too far and nearly kills herself. This has sent in motion a harrowing two-year journey of hospital in-stay to help her get to the point where she can accept what's happened to her, and maybe be able to move on.After she graduates college, and years beyond self-harming, she finds out she's pregnant. Excited because it's something she never knew she wanted, Lesley goes to a midwife and her life is changed yet again. Social Services wants to take her unborn baby from her for fear of her past.Etched on Me is no easy read. There are times where I wanted to laugh, cry and just scream. There gets to be a point where you ask yourself, how much can one person endure. I found myself wanting to reach through the pages and just be that next person who was there for Lesley, someone to be apart of her support system.No topic was really taboo in this book either. It delves heavily into Lesley's abuse, mental stability and suicide attempts. If you do decide this is a book for you, make sure you have plenty of tissues. You'll need them. | 4.0 |
| 6185 | Fun and easy to read entertainment. | 5.0 |
| 6186 | AWESOME DOES NOT began to express how much I LOVE this book!!!!!!!! IT was fast paced, funny, romantic, and just down right gooooood! I enjoyed every minute. Highly recommend it to all ages. No bad language just great reading. | 5.0 |
| 6187 | I couldn't finish this book. The writing is so stilted and juvenile that I couldn't look past it. To bad - the premise sounded good. What a waste. | 1.0 |
| 6188 | I ordered three different detail coloring books and they arrived all together. This book has tons of detailed strange trippy things to color and it is cute/scary at the same time. The repetitive part is the tiny sperm/ghost like creatures are everywhere on every page. The pages all have blank backs to prevent bleed through, but I would still insert a second sheet before and after anything you are working on until the ink dries.All in all, I have no doubt that this will provide hours of doodling and coloring fun if I don't get bored with the similarity.The other two books were The Secret Garden by Johanna Basford and Curious Creatures by Creative Haven. You can see my reviews of those under all my reviews. | 3.0 |
| 6189 | Was it realistic? Heck I don't know. I just know I loved the humorous dialogue SO MUCH! Our hero made me laugh all thru the book, I liked how he looked at life, and at sex. omg I was blushing from thinking about being on the receiving end of some of the conversations he had with her anatomy!Loved this couple and can't wait to read the next book. They can't come fast enough for me. | 5.0 |
| 6190 | I have read several of Diana Capri's book. I enjoy her series, but liked the Reacher series better, will read more | 4.0 |
| 6191 | I did not finish reading this novel. I found it hard to care about what happened to the characters and could not get into the story. | 2.0 |
| 6192 | I really hate it when I get finished reading a really good book, well-written, terrific characters and discover an ending hanging from the top branch of a very tall tree. It SAYS "Book 1" but there is no indication, anywhere, of another book that will deal with all of the loose ends and dangling "what happened here"-s. Where did Damon go and what is he doing? What happened to his Boston bar, especially after Jake was killed? Will Rebecca ever be able to break free of Nic? Will Lacey ever figure out what's going on? COME ON, dang it! There is just too much left swaying in the wind. If the author(s) don't want to do a sequel, at least do a revised Epilogue and tie some knots!!!! | 4.0 |
| 6193 | Absolutely loved this book. I'm a big zombie fan and this is one of the best I've read. I can't say enough good things about it. Definitely a good read. Keep up the good work Annie Walls. | 5.0 |
| 6194 | It was a really great read, so much so that I stayed up til 330 to get to the end. It was a dark twisted read, but almost not as dark or twisted as I like them to be, it was like Vanilla twisted. I disagree with the commenter who said the heroine is unlike able. Can't a young girl go out and have some drinks, have fun and not be labeled a sloppy drunk?It was a good ending but I guess I was hoping for a little more. A little more what? You ask. I don't know I just know it needed more. Still give it 4 stars though. | 4.0 |
| 6195 | While this comes across in a very easy to read, accessible manner, this is heavy stuff! Do the work...it is exhausting, but well worth the effort. Danielle, you nail it! | 5.0 |
| 6196 | Gableman's 'Sid' is an amazing continuation of the series, in my view at least. Sometimes, authors of book series usually have at least one book that kind of falls short compared to the others. This one, however, is still expertly written and organized.Recommend?Yes! | 5.0 |
| 6197 | I loved this book. It was well written and the characters are so wonderful you just can't help rooting for them from the very beginning. | 5.0 |
| 6198 | Steamy, hot, seductive, oh so yummy love scenes! A wonderful mixture of humor and seduction. I love reading this book over and over and over (in the dark) | 5.0 |
| 6199 | Great read if...you enjoy quick reads, classic fiction references, classic author references, second chances, following your destiny, believing in things bigger than yourself, trusting yourself, having faith, witty remarks, overcoming hardships, dealing with life changes, relationships, and a well deserved HEA!Side Note: So before reading this novel, I already knew Tom was a pretty cool guy. He's always seemed rather laid back and his work very easy to read, so when I started reading instead of feeling like I was reading a story, it felt like I was being told one. Like Tom was just walking along side me telling me this amazing tale about classic writers and following your dreams, touching on topics that really hit hard in the writing world, as well as the rest of the world. We all go through similar moments like the ones in this novel, we all need a little inspiration, we've all been a little desperate, and decided to keep going, but it was the way Tom told the story that gave it magic. It was the way you felt a good friend was telling you this brilliant story, just for you. THAT was what I most enjoyed about this novel. (Well and anytime Jack would say something like, "Real Funny Ernest.") | 4.0 |
| 6200 | When I was seeking more information about how to grow in my Christian life over 30 years ago, one of the first reference books that was recommended was Unger's "The New Unger's Bible Dictionary". It was/is an excellent resource for understanding the tenets and history of the Bible. So when I saw this book, also by Dr. Unger, as a Kindle freeby one day I jumped on it. It is well worth the cost of buying it if you missed the free offer.Dr. Unger wrote this material in 1945 as a dissertation and partial requirement for the degree of Doctor of Theology. Even though we don't think of 1945 as being "modern" the ways of Satan to confuse, trap, and derail the Christian life are as old as humanity and what was true then is true now. I'm very grateful for the Kindle built in dictionary because I had to use it frequently to get the whole meaning of what was being said. The language is very intellectual but I don't even have a college degree and I can understand what he is saying.It helps to have a good background in the Bible because many scripture references are used. Also, Dr. Unger tells it like it is--no politically correct allowances are given for questionable activities. He explains how the workers of Satan use divination, astrology, mediumship, speaking to the dead, and all other forms of occult practices to lead people into sin and away from the truth of God's authority.The first few chapters are a little dry and seem to be the most outdated, expecially since we don't often refer to people of other religions as "heathens" any more. But that was common to the time of the writing and the truths have not changed, just the words we use to describe them. By the time the author gets to chapters 6 and beyond it starts to get really interesting. Have you ever wondered how magic could be sinful? After all, pulling a scarf out of a sleve seems pretty innocent. Well, the author explains what about magic is sinful and why. I love the TV shows about people that talk to the dead and give assurance to loved ones that all is well "on the other side". Well, that is called necromancy and Dr. Unger explains why that is deceitful as well. What about reading the future from looking at a dead animals liver? That is called augury and it is still done in parts of the world. Did you know one way of telling the future was performed by people who slept in empty graves to get messages from their ancestors? Me neither! I have heard of people sitting under pyramids to channel "energy". I wonder if that would qualify as something similar?We live in such a babylonian society and so much of what we commonly see is linked to superstition and demonology it is frightening. Do you wear a lucky medallion around your neck? In a series of fun books I just finished and gave 5 star reviews to, the main character wears an "eye of Horas" charm on a chain around her neck and rubs it when she gets frightened. Totems like that are a form of animism (look that up in your dictionary).The truth of God is so simple but we always want more; more knowledge, more power. God wants to be the source of our strength and will not stand for letting us be lead into the errors of temptation. But that will not stop Satan from trying. Dr, Unger says periods of demon activity come and go just like Christain religious revivals. I think we are in a period of increased demon activity and we need to know how to recognise it so we won't be lead astray. Get out your Bible and dictionary and dig in--there is a lot to digest here. | 5.0 |
| 6201 | This book is twisted in the abuse put forth against Sarah, by her boss Travis. It is almost a classic case of the victim falling in love with her abuser. Yes, this is abuse, due to the fact that it is not consensual with both parties. You don't force someone to marry you, especially when they are insecure with themselves and life in general. | 1.0 |
| 6202 | I really loved book one and thought book two was OK but this one was not super satisfying - I didn't really like Will in this book. I mean I did but I felt he was pushing Cora into making a choice to live her old life with him without allowing her to discover who she was deep down. I felt the story line with Pierre in the final book was so ridiculous and didn't fit his personality from the previous books, like it was just a way for Cora and Will to be together. | 3.0 |
| 6203 | PBA Morlen interweaves modern spiritual concepts with ancient stories and messages to create an amazing series for children and adults alike - anyone on a path to discovering more of themselves will love this story.Can't wait for the next book!! | 5.0 |
| 6204 | Now I need to find the time to read the book. Everyone gives me books these days. This looks like a good one. | 3.0 |
| 6205 | Sad day, I wish it could have ended better but the planes in magic rarely every do such a thing. | 5.0 |
| 6206 | I was gifted a copy for and honest review.This book was amazing! The cover is what drew me in (hey, who doesn’t' like a sexy man without his shirt?), but the book itself didn't disappoint! You're sucked in from the beginning, taken on a ride of danger and sex. Oh the sex, I wish I had my own Angel at home to help me out with that ;).Eve is coming to Australia for her best friends wedding, someone she hasn’t seen in over 6 years. She’s so excited to see her friend, but that all changes in the blink of an eye and she witnesses something that puts her life and others in danger. Now that she has the protection of her “foster” father Elvis’ MC to keep her safe, her vacation plans total change. But what happens next, ruins any happy feeling she had coming down to see her friend.Angel “aka Gabe” is one sexy beast. He’s the VP of the MC that is helping protect Eve. However, he has this instant attraction to her that he tries so hard to fight. Eve’s unattainable, she’s Elvis daughter, and he just can’t go there. Besides, he is a love them and leave them type of guy, no matter how great the sex it. He has no interest commitment, but after he starts to spend more time with Eve he begins to change his mind.After a tragic incident, the MC pulls together and makes a plan, lives may end because of the plan they have come up with, but Angel is determined to keep his MC, as well as Eve, safe. But what will he do after everything is done?As time creeps up and it’s almost time for Eve to go back home, Eve and Angel and left wondering what is going to happen between them. Do they finally admit to each other how they feel? Or does Eve go back home and never know how their lives could have changed if she stayed?This book ends with a huge cliff hanger. When it was done, I was like WTF just happened? However don’t let that prevent you from reading this book!! There are some really hot sex scenes you definitely don’t want to miss out on!! I’m excited to see what happens next in the series! | 5.0 |
| 6207 | I thought the series was really good I would recommend this series to faimly and friends that read I'm trying to get my daugther to read it | 5.0 |
| 6208 | I bought this book because of the high reviews and all the hype it gave this book. To be honest I really didn't enjoy this book much. I'm not new to drawing so pages 1 to 331 was not at all interesting to me. In my opinion, it felt like learning how to draw from a young student who is still learning how to draw himself/herself. I was expecting to get 331 pages of information from an actual professional manga artist or from a professor of art who knows a lot about manga but I was disappointed.Pages 332 to 377 was ok. It explained how to scan a drawing correctly, color a drawing with PhotoShop, add shadows, add photographs to the illustration, color a sketch, use different paint modes, create fillers/special effects/textures/patterns, insert and edit blocks of type. This was the only part of the book that was worth reading.I think the title "The Monster Book of Manga: Draw Like the Experts" is really miss leading. After reading and studying this book I really don't think anyone will be drawing like the experts anytime soon. I really don't consider any of the artwork in this book to be at an expert level. In my opinion, the artist who created this book is just an average artist and is not expert artist himself/herself.Even though I did not enjoy this book, I am still giving this a 5 star rating because I know other people will enjoy this book more than I did. I would recommend this book to teens and adult but not kids because this does contain some nudity. This book isn't for everyone. Hopefully this book is made for you and if you choose to purchase this book, it somehow helps you draw like the experts. | 5.0 |
| 6209 | This was a short and quick but fun read. Nothing earth shaking. I will probably read some more like these. | 3.0 |
| 6210 | Good first reader. My kindergarten granddaughter liked it a lot as it had quite a few of her trick words in it, so that she could participate. | 4.0 |
| 6211 | I love this author and all of her series. This series I really love and will read all. I would strongly sugest anyone who loves mysteries mixed with a little laughter please read. | 5.0 |
| 6212 | I thought the book was a bit to predictable kind of boring. When I started getting into the book it ended very quickly. I didn't really connect to the book. | 2.0 |
| 6213 | Tight plot, plenty of action, wonderful Elmore Leonard dialogue. The story is interesting and compares nicely to a modern day Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. | 5.0 |
| 6214 | Very horn blower esque. Really liked it. Would recommend to any who enjoy naval warfare. Def reading the next one. | 4.0 |
| 6215 | The book was good. It wasn't in new condition though. Pages were yellowing and marker was on pages. It was a good read. Worth reading. Somewhat intense. | 3.0 |
| 6216 | I first discovered Ross Matthews on Chelsea Lately *(call me a late bloomer). From the first moment I saw him, I was enamored with his infectious personality and humorous quips. If you've ever seen a Ross Matthews segment on Leno or Chelsea Lately, I can literally hear him reading his book to me. He writes in the same dialogue in which he speaks, which makes the book. I really enjoyed this book, it kept me laughing and was a quick read. Ross Matthews- if you ever read this, I'd love to be YOUR best friend! :) | 5.0 |
| 6217 | I enjoyed the characters and the story development. Wish it had been longer. Felt it ended a little suddenly. Shows how the goodness can be found in most everyone. | 4.0 |
| 6218 | She went with the expectation of bedding the dentist and got just what she was looking for. Do you think that she will get those two fillings? | 3.0 |
| 6219 | The Avatar of Calderia reminded me why its important to read comments from the author at the beginning of a book. Creative thinkers will always get inspiration from those who came before them. For example, if you watch a Quentin Tarantino movie you see the elements of spaghetti westerns, 70′s era blaxploitation films, Anime, and the golden age of Hollywood. To watch a Tarantino film and not acknowledge the homage to his craft is missing a significant element of the film as presented.At the beginning of The Avatar of Calderia the writer introduces the reader to this work as a tribute to his favor genres. Noting that the familiarity in elements of the story are deliberate. This gives the reader and idea of what to expect. Which is to say, when you are reading and can relate this book to stories past, you are understanding the book as it was meant to be. As I read The Avatar of Calderia I was able to delight in the authors love of classic science fiction and fantasy. I was also pleased, when skimming the other reviews posted for this book, to see that it had not been rated low due its classic inspiration.The story begins with the King of Kal`Dathia preparing to awaken the great Rak`koth. What he believes to be the savior of his people, turns out to be one of the most evil sorcerers the world has ever known (always be weary of history…for you never know whose perspective you are hearing it from). Upon his freedom he instantly wrecks havoc on the surrounding lands. Luckily, the return of the evil Rak`koth had been foreseen by the Gods, who since his defeat nearly eight centuries ago have gifted a mortal in each generation with special gifts to confront him. The Prince of the Kingdom of Calderia, Prince Killian, holds such gift. But he will have to unite longtime enemies if he is to be successful in his quest.The character development and storytelling is good. While I don’t think this story will appeal to all, I would definitely recommend it to any lovers of classic science fiction and fantasy. Enjoy this fast-paced, fun read as a celebration and nod to the stories that came before it! | 5.0 |
| 6220 | Lovers of paranormal romance and an enthralling story would love D'Arc' Tales of Were/Redstone Clan series. With each successive book, we see the warriors of good matching steadily toward the final showdown with evil--in the form of Elspeth and her apostles, the Venifucus. The Redstones, as one of the most influential clans in North America, have found themselves at the epicenter of the battle. As each brother battles evil and finds their mate, the intensity of the stories increase as well. And in all honesty, Bobcat was my most favorite, which is saying something since I loved all the stories so far, and it blew me away. I adored Bob! He was an alpha's Alpha but totally recognized, accepted and appreciated Serena's need to stand on her own two feet. D'Arc expertly showed Serena's metamorphysis from timid to fierce. Although she was fearful of the situations surrounding her and Bob, she was not afraid. The integration of characters from previous stories was fluid and organic and story continuity was brilliant. Everything in this story just worked and worked well for me. I can't wait to see who D'Arc hooks Matt up with. | 5.0 |
| 6221 | Break for Me shows Shiloh Walker’s strength of creating strong, tormented characters who have sizzling chemistry. Jensen and Dean are genuine and likable characters. Each has his/her own personal struggles that hinder them emotionally. Added to this relationship dance that these two characters have is an ongoing mystery from the first book in the series, Burn for Me. Break for Me is a novella, so it’s short but I did not feel that it was missing any of the elements of a longer story. I found it to be a great, cohesive read.Copy provided by NetGalley for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 6222 | Great to have all five of the books in one place. Reading was seamless. Now all we need is the last one | 5.0 |
| 6223 | The author certainly researched everything well, but the people in this true story area whole lot of nothing. Lots of money, no character or values. Makes you glad thatthe upper class in England is about over. And the bit about the haunted castle isa farce. Buy some other book. | 1.0 |
| 6224 | I bought this book mainly for the title story, but it also has alot of other stories you can share with your children. | 4.0 |
| 6225 | A very fast read that isn't particularly informative and doesn't really explain or prove reasons for the 'remedy' aspect of this title. However, the suggested uses are okay. More helpful information is available free on many websites from a quick 30 second search on Google. Got this book for free and won't be keeping it on my Kindle. | 2.0 |
| 6226 | I loved this story. Although I did not like the premise of the book, I took a chance and bought it, in the hope (by the book description) that this time the hero would be more invested into her, than the other way around, as is usually the case in most romance stories. I mean a heroine who is very willing to be a mistress, and grovel for the honor, and a hero who allows himself to be humiliated by his romantic rival, even if he is the king (after all this is not real life), is not my idea of a great couple. And yet I am so glad I did buy this book.. For starters: the hero is instantly in lust, he is the one who wants the relationship, soon is very devoted to his lady, and most importantly for me, he falls in love first. For a wonderful, refreshing change he is the one who is insecure and anxious to win her love. He is the one who is totally distracted by his desire for her.Yes, the heroine was not always very nice (an understatement). Yet I will take a self centered heroine, any time, over the usual one. The one who spends most of the story musing of how desperately she loves the hero and lamenting that he does not love her in return. After all, very few care when the hero is cruel, selfish, and treats her dismally, refusing to fall in love. Yet there is so much outrage, when a heroine exhibits these same traits. Talk about a double standard! I also appreciated that a heroine who is supposed to be already in love, does not fall out of love, upon meeting the hero, and is instantly smitten with this new man..In conclusion, the book is not for everyone, but for me it was perfect. | 5.0 |
| 6227 | It held my attention but when I got to the giant lizard part, I was a little freaked out. I have to admit it was certainly not expected. It was a little hard to keep up with who were the good guys and who were the bad guys. | 3.0 |
| 6228 | As always Diana Butler Bass brings insights and observations to the reader that challenge and inspire. Great read! | 5.0 |
| 6229 | James, the Duke of Candover is the Premier duke of the realm; also one of the wealthiest; handsomest; and it must be said the biggest stick in the mud ever! Duty, duty, duty! At the deathbed of his beloved god-father, more father to him than his own, he was asked to make sure his god-father’s beloved only daughter, now a Duchess in her own right would be seen to and protected. To be sure, she should marry appropriately - a man no more than a few years older than she, so that she would never have to care for an aged old man.Since she was a child, Isabelle Tremont, the Duchess of March has always been in love with the Duke of Candover. During her father’s last days, Candover had brought great peace and solace to her father. Isabelle was more than grateful for his devotion to her father in his last days, which was why when Prinny made it known that he wanted his Entourage of unwed dukes and yes, even Isabelle, an unwed Duchess to go forth and propagate (so to speak) she would do as she was bid! Actually, Prinny was sure that Isabelle and James would make a splendid match! However, pride, duty, and a death-bed promise would keep James apart from the one woman he could not have – who is the only one who he knew he would ever truly love.*** The one thing I am so sorry for after reading THE ONCE AND FUTURE DUCHESS, is that it is the last book of the Entourage series. Obviously, from reading book #4, I can only surmise how much enjoyment I have missed by not having discovered this series long before the last book. Truly, there are no excuses, as I am fully aware of Ms. Nash’s excellence in telling a historical tale, complete with fascinating characters, terrific plots, and lovely sensualness.Isabelle, was such a delight - a young woman who grew up knowing her duty, even though she was not the male heir that would have made her parents so much happier. She knew, yes she was loved, but knew she could never measure up to a male heir. Mindful of that, Isabelle was determined to do her utmost to do herself proud in running the estates she was now responsible for. No time for fun and games, that most young ladies born of good ton were able to indulge in. No, it would be up to her to continue her line and in that regard she was ready to wed and provide the needed heir. Having a somewhat clandestine pen-pal relationship with Prinny, Ms. Nash left the reader with some interesting and humorous reading as Isabelle and Prinny combined their efforts in hoping to shackle James into marital bliss.Unfortunately, for Isabelle, her hero and best friend James, Duke of Candover, whom she knew cared for her turned her down flat when she approached him for a marriage of convenience. Turning the tables on him, Isabelle then enlisted James to help her weed out the undesirables on her list of possible suitors and try as he might to stay unbiased, the thought of Isabelle in another’s embrace was not easy to swallow.Bottom Line: This book was above all, a very fun read, with some extremely interesting long held secrets revealed. My only wish is that I started this wonderful series from the beginning – and I may just go out and pick up this backlist as it was truly that good!Marilyn Rondeau, [...] | 4.0 |
| 6230 | I enjoyed the story very much...can hardly wait to see what Stella decides. Love that she is a business smart Amish girl. | 5.0 |
| 6231 | ARC provided by Bolero Books via NetGalley for an honest review.First I want to say that this book intrigued me because it is about one of my favorite subjects – DANCE. I love dance in any form, from folk dancing, ballroom, line dancing, krump – heck, name it and I love it. If it is set to music and it makes your body want to get up and move, get lost in the rhythm and become a different person for 5 to 10 minutes, count me in!I enjoyed the premise of this book, I recognized some of the fictional characters that the author based her story on, even down to their specialty. I’ve been a Dancing with the Stars fan and view since season 1 and I have my favorite Pros – one of which is a very good friend of the author, Cheryl Burke. I’ve also read Cheryl’s book, Dancing Lessons, which I recommend if you are a DWTS fan.The author herself is a “recovering” dance competition dancer herself with a degree in English Lit. I Googled her Bio before I started writing my review to see what her dance background was because the tone of the book did have the feel of someone that has been involved in the dance world. I was just surprised that she didn’t include more history or technical aspects of ballroom into the book. It could have been woven into the story very easily to teach those out there that have a moderate interest a little bit more about the world of ballroom and what EXACTLY judges are looking for when they score.I can understand that the dance world can be a very cut throat world – but I honestly think at the end of the day, the dancers do treat each other as family. Face it, they are in a position that not many people can understand the world that they live in day by day. In each family you are going to have your fights, yelling matches and making up – it’s how the world goes round, folks.Only thing I really didn’t like about the book and why it got a 4 star instead of a 5, is because the story was disjointed. The way the author set the chapters up, it felt like there were big pieces of the story missing in between. I did enjoy the Interludes, where the “flavor” of each dance is described – I thought that was a wonderful touch. I’m also used to switching between characters from chapter to chapter when reading a book, but with this book, I felt that the writing was a little stiff and left out a whole piece of the picture. Instead of getting a full story, I felt like I was only getting snap shots, little peeks into their life – so it left me feeling like I was reading Cliff Notes instead of an actual novel.All and all I did enjoy the book and do recommend it for anyone that is a Dancing with the Stars fan. | 4.0 |
| 6232 | I always enjoy Grisham's stories, in fact that is why I ordered the book. There are levels of intrigue, family dynamics, racial strife, lawyer speak, and an inside look at everyday life in Mississippi. It's the story that you don't want to end. I applaud John Grisham for another fine novel! | 5.0 |
| 6233 | It was a little extreme for me. I thought it would be more about things that are good for storage and things that you should have in your cabinets and less about how to build a bunker. I am all about preparing for the unexpected but I am not to the stage of building a survival pantry. | 2.0 |
| 6234 | It is a typical Brown novel chocked full of mystery and suspense and sprinkled with his ever present controversial subject matter pricking ones intellect even outside of the novel at hand. The code is so realistically possible as to be true. Prove it isn't!!! Another winner!! Enjoyed immensely! Can't wait for the next one. | 5.0 |
| 6235 | I have loved everything Mimi has ever written. Her humor and writing style are endlessly entertaining. I read this one in a few days then immediately downloaded the sequel. | 4.0 |
| 6236 | I wasn't sure about this. The teacher/student /age factor has been done and to make it work takes work. This works because it is about so much more. It is about bad behaviour when you are so desperate to find some sanity in life. It is about an uneasy road to love when it is the last thing you think you need. It was hot and steamy but that is not what won me over because the intensity is there because of the crossroad both people have reached and depending on what life throws at you this can come at any age. I was so glad to have a happy ending because like a lot of people out there I need to believe the fairy tale.The book is also very well written and that just gave it the edge for me.. | 5.0 |
| 6237 | Totally unexpected ending. Great story. One has to really read between the lines, one of Nesbos best! Can't wait for the next Harry Hole novel. | 5.0 |
| 6238 | What a story. A fascinating tale based on a true person who lived a life unheard of for a woman. I would highly recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 6239 | I really liked this book. I gave a great overview of her life, both good & bad. I really appreciate an honest biography, cuz none of us have lived a perfect life. | 5.0 |
| 6240 | I have read books 1-7 and I'm frantic to read book 8. book 7 ended like a cliffhanger. it's due out now 07/2014 and I can't wait to find it. Best adventure series I've read in a long time. oh yeah they just happen to be big beautiful over sexed Vampires | 5.0 |
| 6241 | What I loved:Rebecca DeMarino is a talented writer. She was able to make me love and hate the characters and how she writes with her flow and descriptions, I was able to picture everything.I love the time period and marriages of convenience and the Puritan history.What I didn't like:First of all, I don't know if I was frustrated with how much of the book description gives away or how slow the book was. But it takes almost one-third of the book to get to what we already know from the book description.It was hard to follow the time periods with skipping years at a time.I disliked the 'hero' Barnabas and don't consider him one at all and his one son and how they treated Mary.I did to like how Barnabas was a "holier than thou- God talk" guy who was mean and selfish and the very picture of one of the worst hypocrites. I wanted to throw my book when he had a talk with Mary of never physically hitting her like he was so great for that even though I consider his treatment of her very emotionally abusive.Final thoughts:I find it too hard to love a book, no matter how talented the author and the writing when I hate one or more of the main characters and everything they do throughout the book. So, while I didn't like this book, I am sure others will be able to latch onto the writing and like it and we all have different opinions of people characteristics and what makes a 'hero', so some will love this book but I wrote my honest opinion.I personally rate this book 2.5 out of 5 stars as I didn't care for it, the writing itself is great, but the story and characters I didn't like.I received this book from Revell for my honest review, which I have given. | 2.0 |
| 6242 | This is a story filled with twists and turns. Can be read in an evening, because you can't put it down.. Just when you think you know which way it's going-it changes direction. Fun. | 4.0 |
| 6243 | This book has made it easy for me to cut sugar out of my diet and become less dependent on sugar in general. Very helpful | 5.0 |
| 6244 | I really hate writing bad reviews almost as much as I hate reading unbelievable characters in a story. The writing wasn't bad but the content and how the characters were presented disturbed me (and not because of the porn-like scenes). Conflict is good to keep a story going but out of character behavior just for shock value is a turn off. | 1.0 |
| 6245 | Daniel Suarez has done it again. This book moves at a breakneck pace and is filled with unforgettable imagery and concepts that will make you shiver. It seems highly possible that some aspects of this story are not far from the truth. There are many things I would love to comment on here but I would hate to spoil the experience for anyone looking to read this. Regardless, combining emotion, cutting edge technological concepts, and likeable characters facing incredible odds seems to be a walk in the park for Suarez. I recommend this with absolute certainty. This is a must-read. | 5.0 |
| 6246 | You won't want to put this book down from the first page you will be drawn in. This author is proof that books can keep you sitting on the edge of your seat. Having met Owen in the first book of Mr Borg's that I read, I have come to enjoy his character and his thought processes. I have to remind myself that Owen and his fellow characters are in fact not real. I recommend this series to everyone. | 5.0 |
| 6247 | I liked reading about the era. The author did not get carried away with telling us about the surroundings or the people. She just let us see that through the main character. So you would think you knew that women. But when you finish the book you wonder if you really knew the main character at all. This would be a GREAT read for a book club. | 4.0 |
| 6248 | This is a fantastic book to read now, since it mirrors a lot of what is going on in the Obama Administration in the current day. Obama has been accused of being a communist and a socialist, and certainly there is plenty to support those accusations; but it seems that Nixon was indeed a leader that Obama has studied well too. His version of 21st Century fascism is much worse than anything Nixon pulled frankly.Hersh takes us through the past and the years of Nixon and Watergate. It should be noted that Hersh has an ax to grind, is a liberal thinker and write, and his bias is strong throughout the book. Still, the facts--very carefully annotated by the author--leave no doubt that Nixon and Kissinger both were despicable. I am a conservative and lifelong Republican, but I winced many times over as I read things I never know and/or didn't believe when I heard them years ago. The petty selfishness of educated grown men in positions of power only proves the adages that 'power corrupts' and 'absolute power corrupts absolutely.' It seems a total shame that in the 40+ years since these events took place, we Americans have learned little about the corruption and power politics by both parties, and reinforces my belief that TERM LIMITS for ALL elected officials is an absolute if we are to save our republic from ruin by greedy, mean spirited and over bearing fuss pots and LIARS. Thank you Mr. Hersh for all the work you did on this fantastic volume of the 37th President and his #1 toady. | 5.0 |
| 6249 | A quick, entertaining read focused on the "suppressed wolf unable to surface" theme and, of course, a romance that starts with awkwardness but is capped with some sizzle. With such a short length, events moved rather quickly and would have benefited from a deeper, more thoughtful development. I still enjoyed the characters and the paranormal aspects of the plot and setting, especially the contrast of one so focused on their humanity (Skin) compared to another more focused on their wolf (Lupine). | 3.0 |
| 6250 | This book was entertaining nd a fun read. I liked the two hunky characters. The family characters are amusing. I would like to here more of there antics. Next time I would like to read some steamy sex as well as some more scary events. | 3.0 |
| 6251 | I really enjoyed this book there were no writing errors in the book. I finished this book in one day could not put it down. I like how both the main characters come together throughout the book. I can't wait for the second book to come out in this series. | 5.0 |
| 6252 | was sent an Arc of this book for an honest review and here it is = This is the kind of book that you want to read while sitting in front of the fire with a cup of hot apple cider and a blanket over your legs.I have read many of Jaci Burton's books and have never been disappointed. This first book in her new Hope series does not disappoint either.This is the story of Emma, a new vet who has come back home to open her own practice and Luke McCormack, a police officer in the same town.Both have been previously burned by love so both have issues but, that doesn't stop them from acting on that attraction.This book pulls you in from the first page, wraps you up and doesn't let you go until the end.I loved it! | 5.0 |
| 6253 | Interesting. Good story line.Keeps your interest. Intriguing.You really get wrapped up in the characters.I recommend this book and author. | 4.0 |
| 6254 | While I understand the need to reinvent the series and it's spinoff, to completely ignore and corrupt what went on before is NOT that cool. I like a spinoff with Remo's son and daughter. However, in the regular Destroyer Saga...the son was names Winston by Smith. when he split from being a SEAL, he took the name Winner, not Stone as this book calls him. And there are so many other disappointing alterations to the cannon of the saga I am at a serious loss to understand why they would destroy the colorful history in this spinoff reboot. | 3.0 |
| 6255 | Jamie Magee did it again! I am so in love with her Web of Hearts and Souls Series! Now I have a new love! Harley and Wyatt completely captured me from the get go! Their story only proves that with true love no time or distance can ever keep you from the one your heart and soul truly belongs to! I had so many emotions while reading this, there were some characters that absolutely repulsed me and others that I fell in love with from the beginning, and there were some that really shocked me in the end!! This is one story that you do not want to miss out on!! It will have your mind a spinning and wondering and on edge and have you wanting MORE!! YOU ROCKED THIS JAMIE!! <3 | 5.0 |
| 6256 | I've taken a class with Deryn and love her work. This book gives me instant access to her tips and design guides. Sometimes when you take classes you forget the things you learned and this book is a good refresher course. Plus it has beautiful pictures of Deryn's work. Great book, great artist. | 5.0 |
| 6257 | Great book, good stories | 5.0 |
| 6258 | When you find yourself in this unexpected situation, that of being a widow after 44 years of a good marriage and so close to retirement, it is shocking, depressing, sad, lonely and full of fear. Reading the author's feelings and those of all who contributed helps you to know it will not always be this way. You will NEVER forget your loved one, and don't want to forget, but you just want it not to hurt so much. | 4.0 |
| 6259 | Just finished River Road about an hour ago. This book was a perfect mixture of suspence, humor and romance...always a page turner. | 5.0 |
| 6260 | Omg...this book is just as awesome as the first. I think I'm in love with the Gallo brothers!!! This is going to be one hell of a series!!! I'm definitely Hooked!!!! Great job Chelle Bliss!!!! | 5.0 |
| 6261 | I enjoyed this book, but found it a bit heavy, if that makes sense. Being inside the head of the main character is usually where I like to read but I think this is one instance where I would have liked to see what an external narrator might have felt like. But can't fault Collins for that, she wrote an incredible story and it took off as it well should have. I'm way late to the game on this one but I do recommend it. | 4.0 |
| 6262 | Not only did I hate how this book is written, I could not follow what it was written about. Someone let me know. Better yet, don't. | 1.0 |
| 6263 | Great and handy reference and I am very pleased that it is laminated. It is specific and accurate ... what more can one want? I am pleased! | 4.0 |
| 6264 | This story was sweet drew you totally into the dynamics of there relationship.love this author she really makes you feel like your right t h ere experiencing the whole thing .hot ,hot,hot.loved this book.if you like love stories you'll like this one.cjs | 4.0 |
| 6265 | I only made it to the third page of the book. It has sexually explicit language. It would be nice of the book were to come with a warning label. This book also makes light of Mormon beliefs. I'm glad the book was free. | 1.0 |
| 6266 | A medium finds herself surrounded with souls who have unfinished business. The result is a puzzle on how to get them to pass over and if they can, will they go? Each ghost has their own dark mysteries. The medium is good at her job but this group of ghosts prove to be a challenge. | 4.0 |
| 6267 | Absolutely brilliant but you have to read all three. It's obviously fantasy but parts of it I found so believable. | 5.0 |
| 6268 | So recently I have started to aquire several of his novels in hardback, this is exactly what I was looking for, I would like to find more of this collection | 5.0 |
| 6269 | The title will have you thinking you will go into a deep depression... but I laughed! Lily... is a sheltered and sometimes immature girl who falls in love with the undercover spy type character nox. He is why I continued to read... when they are together it is a laugh riot. She does have to mature fast as the book comes to an end but the journey is worth it! | 5.0 |
| 6270 | I am kicking myself for not reviewing "How To Market A Book" sooner when my mind was fresh. The fact is, this book is a Wealth of information. I ended up following the links and watching loads of interviews Joanna Penn did with industry experts. This isn't just an eBook, it's like taking an in depth course on book marketing.I appreciate the practical tips -- simple things like identifying who your audience is, checking keyword usage, including an email sign-up at the end of the book, setting up a home page on your website that highlights you and your books, and finding ways to stand out. (To name a few!)Miss Penn is generous with the amount of resources she shares, not to mention book and blog recommendations. I have a whole list of books marked to read now! But first I'm going to re-read all the sections I highlighted in "How To Market A Book", which will take me a while since there was so much great advice to highlight. :)Practical tips every writer needs to read about! | 5.0 |
| 6271 | I wanted to say that I didn't like this book. Really, I did want to say that. But I can't. Yet, at the same time, I can't say I loved the book. It gave me so many mixed feelings that I ended up giving it four stars when I originally wanted to give it three stars.I wish I could say the overall story was boring and nothing interesting seemed to happen, but I can't. At first you even think that the story never goes forward and all you read is what's going on with the world. It's a world in war and a boy is telling you what he sees and boy, that is annoying. But then one completely unexpected event happens. And the another. And another. And another. And another. That's when you realize that you're halfway through the book and you're... actually enjoying what's going on. Boy, you'll soon notice that you're actually curious to know what's about to happen, even if the story seems to get stuck in the description of the scenarios.Next, I wanted to say that the characters are plain and not well developed. But then, I started to like the briefness and subtlety of their actions and words. They're not ones to talk too much, but they're actually very easy to like. They are somewhat predictable, yet there is "something" in them that makes you like them, be it Ragnar's fatherly words or Brida's wise-ass replies. After a while, even Uhtred's navety started to look kinda charming.This is a confusing book. So hard and, at the same time, so easy to like. Maybe not something I look forward to re-read, but definitely something that gave me a hell of a good time while it lasted. | 4.0 |
| 6272 | I got this when it was offered for free a while back, and just finished reading it. It's an autobiography of a girl whose mother suffered from anorexia (though I don't think she explicitly said so), and the problems her mother's illness caused her family.Though it starts off with really lovely phrasing and style, it eventually becomes repetitive. Timelines become somewhat confused as Ms. Joseph incorporates flashbacks abruptly into the modern narrative. Though its tagline suggests she will explore her mother's childhood as well as her own, there is very little mention of the unfortunate circumstances of her mother's girlhood (sent to England to avoid Hitler's march across Europe).The raw emotions come through, but it also seems Ms. Joseph would benefit from therapy as she harbors so much guilt for her mother and father's problems, when clearly she is not to blame. By the end of the book, I wanted to shake Ms. Joseph and tell her just that, as she dwells on her inner demons.I hope writing the book was cathartic for her. It is an interesting enough read, but as a memoir in need of editing and not a full-fledged autobiography. | 3.0 |
| 6273 | BASAL GANGLIA is a book I had been looking forward to for some time. I've been a fan of Revert's for some time, ever since reading his debut collection, A MILLION VERSIONS OF RIGHT, Even there, I knew I was watching something special. Revert has a genuine knack for creating utterly absurd, ridiculous scenarios and giving them a very emotional, very human core. His first novel, THE TUMOURS MADE ME INTERESTING, only served to drive the point home, as it was one of the most entertaining and devastating books I'd read in years. Watching Revert's work, it's clear that he's been evolving and only getting better. His vision has become more concise, stripping away the juvenile tactics of his earlier works while still retaining the absurd, and building on the crushing emotional weight his work often carries.This progress has stemmed into something incredible, and has yielded glorious fruit. Revert's latest novel, BASAL GANGLIA, is possibly the best book I read in 2013. To try and describe the impact it book had on me would be impossible. It had a huge effect on me, not just as a writer but as a human person. I cannot recommend this book enough. There is a quiet, patient beauty to BASAL GANGLIA that I hadn't encountered for some time. The basic premise is still rather absurd (a couple exist within a massive pillow fort built in the image of the human brain), but here the emotional human core really shines. Each sentence feels carefully constructed, and the result is a slow, rewarding trek that studies the nature of relationships and, ultimately, the self.With BASAL GANGLIA, Revert has secured his place as one of the best writers going. In a better world, BASAL GANGLIA would top the bestseller lists. This is truly a book that needs to be read. | 5.0 |
| 6274 | Well, firstly be sure you have a score card to keep track of whose doing who and for what reason. Was a little difficult to follow so many characters doing it all the time. Not sure I would recommend this as a fun and interesting read. | 3.0 |
| 6275 | I continued to read the book, waiting for something.. Anything interesting to happen... But nothing.. It was a very plain and boring book! | 1.0 |
| 6276 | What a soft book. It is pretty clever the way it is all put together. The science is really good-looking. It might go to the dust one day. | 5.0 |
| 6277 | I was immediately drawn to Rick and Maddy's story in Do Over and was very excited to continue it in It's Not Over. Not going to lie - was not on Team Rick, but was so happy to see how Maddy infiltrated herself into his psychie. Now, Ms. Maddy has a suitcase full of issues of her own, but in that aspect, I think she and Rick are perfect for each other. I will be anxiously waiting to see how Maddy's little bomb is going to play out in the next book. | 5.0 |
| 6278 | This was my first time reading the author author. I enjoyed the characters and I'm looking forward to the next books in the series. | 3.0 |
| 6279 | Laline Paull has achieved something quite remarkable in this tale set in a hive where all the characters are bees and other insects: she has created a convincing world that is original and striking and utterly original.We follow the adventures of Flora 717, a sanitation worker bee and member of the lowest caste in the colony but one with special abilities that allow her to move well beyond her lowly station in life. Through her eyes, her nose and her antennae, we explore every corner of the hive through the cycle of a year full of drama.Of course, this story is not exactly about bees. These bees think and speak, plot, hope, love and die as sentient beings. But they are not exactly humans either. I didn't read this as an allegory on fascism or totalitarianism; I didn't see it as a thinly-disguised dystopia warning us of the dangers of conformity. It is not "Brave New World" or "1984." This is really about bees as interpreted through human eyes in human terms. That's what makes it so interesting.Flora, unlike her kin, can speak. She gets to explore the hive and through her eyes we see the breeding grounds where the queen's eggs mature and hatch. She becomes a forager, seeking out nectar, which brings her into contact with natural enemies of the bees - nasty wasps, filthy flies, foraging crows and evil scheming spiders. She saves the hive by repelling an attack by a massive wasp and is rewarded by a private audience with the Queen. She experiences a series of mystical trances that teach her, and us, about the history and future of her kind.We also meet the drones - spoiled, arrogant, useless creatures, some of whom take on individual characteristics. We meet the Sage priestesses who enforce the religious tenets of the hive based on the mantra, "Accept, Obey, Serve" and the credo, "Only the Queen may breed." Their rule is backed up the the storm troopers of the hive who exercise swift and certain justice to enforce conformity and root out deformity.There is drama aplenty here. The slaughter of the drones, the coming of winter and the various battles Flora engages in, all vividly described. The climax comes when the Queen loses her vitality and is swiftly deposed and disposed off in a scene that could have come out of Byzantine history. And then a struggle ensues for the succession culminating in a true battle royal.This is a tremendous debut by a gifted author who has brought into being her own fully-imagined world. Quite an achievement. | 5.0 |
| 6280 | I enjoyed this a lot, even though some of the concepts are a little too far reaching. I wish I could have known about the dollar coin purchasing from the mint and bought a million dollars worth over time like he did, but that took a LOT of guts. I love to travel and some of his tips were great. Regardless he got me to sign up for his daily emails and I have bought wp several items from them already, so I don't know if that is good or bad ;-), but it did get me to take action. I did get a few credit cards based on his advise, so all in all a good book for ideas and actions, not ground-breaking, but worth the time and cost of the book to be sure! | 3.0 |
| 6281 | Picked up this series not hoping a lot but it turned out to be such a great book I could not put it down | 5.0 |
| 6282 | I read this book and enjoyed it immensely when it was first published. That was a long time ago, so I decided to add it to my kindle and read it again. Being from New Orleans, I think it was better this time than before for many reasons. It took me back to a New Orleans that only exists in memories. The old Canal Street of that time, D. H. Holmes department store where Ignatius is "waitin' for his momma," Werleins music store where he purchases a string for his lute, Woolworth's (and yes, some locals did refer to it as Woolsworth) as we so eloquently put it down here, 'ain't dere no more.' As I made my way through the pages, I could feel the sights and sounds of a New Orleans long gone. The dialect was spot on, and there is lots of humor throughout the story. John Kennedy Toole was a genius. It's unfortunate he gave up and took his own life at such a young age. He had a brilliant future ahead of him if he had only held on a little longer. | 5.0 |
| 6283 | i was a little disappointed in finding out Maxwell's background check didn't reveal that soft spot when she was being accepted into the Secret Service. Other than that, and the plot being dragged down by that depressing information the storyline was pretty good. | 3.0 |
| 6284 | In this very original book, the author draws convincing parallels between four cities that are far apart, both geographically and culturally: Saint Petersburg, Shanghai, Mumbai and Dubai.The quantity and quality of research is remarkable, a wide range of enlightening details being provided. Though some may judge certain sentences to be intricately constructed, the work is well written and well organized. Each chapter deals with a phase of development in a single city. Chapters are placed chronologically so that the reader lively moves from one city to the next as he plunges ahead.Apart from changing its odd title, the only improvement that could be made to this work is with regards to illustrations. As things are, black and white maps are provided at the beginning of the book locating the four cities and giving some level of detail for each and a few black and white photos are inserted here and there. So much more pertinent information could be conveyed with an abundance of well positioned colour photos and maps!Still, this fascinating book provides a unique point of view on the history of the past three centuries and is warmly recommended to all interested in the evolution of cities. | 4.0 |
| 6285 | As mind-blowing as the events of 9/11 were to take in, in real time, it is equally mind-blowing to read of them today, especially in such minute detail. Dwyer and Flynn have performed an important service in presenting a cross-section of the many thousands of personal stories that unfolded in the towers from the moment the first one was struck till the moment it fell. It is unbelievable to think that so much death and destruction was wrought in so brief a time span. 102 minutes. Less time than it took me to read this fast-paced and riveting book. 102 minutes places the reader in both towers, on the floors and in the elevators, and makes palpable the chaos, fear, and uncertainty of that terrible morning in lower Manhattan. In addition to the human story it tells, 102 Minutes also elucidates the many complicating factors -- ineffective communication technology, bad building practices, etc. -- that exacerbated an already horrific tragedy. 102 minutes is a harrowing and essential read. | 5.0 |
| 6286 | Salt Sugar Fat is informative and alarming. I wasn't riveted - I'd compare it to the dullest parts of Freakonomics - but it is well researched, and I led an excellent book discussion of it at my library.My favorite passage was this: "Why would people who shun fatty milk eat more fatty cheese? The answer, in part, is because they had no choice. There is no nonfat cheese worth eating, at least nothing that comes close to the real thing. ...by and large the taste and texture of these fat-stripped cheeses is appalling." (p. 171)Too true. That alone should be a lesson to us about overly processed and engineered foods. | 3.0 |
| 6287 | If you are unsure about Paleo diet, then it's an inspiration from the caveman's diet and only allows consumption of natural foods.This book contains so many mouth-watering Paleo recipes that you can easily make an international cuisine with natural foods following this book. I'm definitely gonna try the Dutch Almond Pancake. | 5.0 |
| 6288 | I found the stories contained in this set to be very enjoyable. I would definitely read anything else written by this author. | 5.0 |
| 6289 | I think Steve Meyerowitz is a man of this time of healing yourself. I am bad about making sprouts, but I will continue to try. | 5.0 |
| 6290 | I thought the questions were boring and nothing unique expected so much more for this. . better for someone in their 20's teens or maybe 30's . | 1.0 |
| 6291 | I order this book for all the people I give gifts to. I read it myself years ago. It does not get better than this for helping to deal with people and in a concise format. | 5.0 |
| 6292 | I am part way through and loving it. I love his prospective on the south, the legal system - both local and federal, and, in this book, the federal prison system. I am part way through and can't stop picking it up to read more. As always, I will probably feel sad when it's over. | 5.0 |
| 6293 | Drug in places and I began to lose interest early in the game. But I am one who forces myself to finish. | 3.0 |
| 6294 | Some of the book was hard to understand who was talking and it seemed like the whole thing was in the third person. | 3.0 |
| 6295 | As all his books this one is vary insightful. I would suggest this one to everyone. If you do get this book you will enjoy it. | 5.0 |
| 6296 | Take this title thought with a grain of intellectual salt as does Dr. Brown.Blogging on a similar idea of praying once in faith for anything and then not again--leaving it with God, I wrote:Perhaps, we little realize how meaningful to the Lord just our talking to Him is, how greatly He appreciates our coming to Him in our need. If I may say: asking God once only for anything and never again for the same thing--because it was asked in faith and now God is expected to respond favorably, praying only once for anything--totally disallows the spirit of the Old Testament context and idea of prayer. God wants us to ramble on, to turn our hearts lose on Him, to repeat ourselves in our pain or hurt because it is a natural thing to do. God wants to be wanted!So, a grace concept that ends communion on any level at Salvation instead of having it BEGIN there, is not a true understanding of grace.Dr. Brown adds the argument and the Scripture. | 4.0 |
| 6297 | Easy to read and understand, beginners will probably find this book very useful. Simple explanations of everything from "I Ching" to Yoga. | 3.0 |
| 6298 | What can I say that I haven't said before. Elizabeth Reyes has another hit on her hands. I absolutely love how she can make me feel like I'm a part of the Moreno family and every book I read is like a family reunion. Angel and Sarah's story is so pure and believable. These characters are a true example for all of us that love is beautiful and honest. Elizabeth, thank you for bringing another one of your stories to life. I enjoyed, appreciated, and loved each and every word! | 5.0 |
| 6299 | This book was brilliant well written and i could not put it down.....It only had 2 characters in it but wow did it pull you in....This book is very dark and worth a read to the end.... | 5.0 |
| 6300 | Wow! What an amazing series of books. Every time I finish one of the New Species books, I can't imagine how Ms. Dohner will top it... and then she exceeds my expectations again and again. One of my favorite authors and one of my favorite series. | 5.0 |
| 6301 | Often you start a book and you don't like the beginning or you think the middle is stupid or your grossly disappointed at the ending. Then you get a book you can't put down. You don't want to put down. Part 1 of Redaction was that for me. I love this book because it was human. When she talked about the neighborhood, you felt it, you were in it. When she talked about the food or the lights or the fear, it was real, you could identify with the characters; they live next door, your relatives, and the people you've seen before but only to nod hello. For me, Redaction was more human than most dystopian books I've read. And when you achieve that in the story, you've done it all. | 5.0 |
| 6302 | Such an awesome book! Yes even better than the first perhaps. Great character building. Awesome Ending. Crazy. I really really can't wait for the next one. I wish today were 20 years in the future so most of the series can be out already and I don't have to wait a few years for the next book! | 5.0 |
| 6303 | I thought this was a good story! I also enjoyed the sequels! I have really got to know the characters! | 4.0 |
| 6304 | Aubrey never thought that given into a one night stand with guitarist Riff would led her to the man of her dreams. Aubrey comes from a conservative family that would find her taste in men unacceptable but she can't help how Riff makes her feel. But they almost don't get a chance at love because Aubrey doesn't think that Riff wants anything but a sexual relationship and Riff due to his past does not think he is capable of love or being loved. A must read | 5.0 |
| 6305 | I found the book thoughtful , refreshing , and wise.I believe he captured the heart of Christ .And the importance of his mission and message.... For us all. | 4.0 |
| 6306 | I wanted to try a different genre from what I normally read. So I decided to try this christian romance novel. I chose this book on its many good reviews. I found it too predictable, and there are lots of unnecessary scenes that slowed the story down. Too much scripture for one thing. I liked Lilly; she's a strong woman. The thing that really bothered me and seemed so out of character for Lilly was her hot-over-heels love for Paul. But then--suddenly--without enough story or explanation, she's google-eyed over Tern after looking into his eyes. I thought maybe I'd accidentally jumped ahead too far in my Kindle, so I went back. But no I hadn't. And I was disappointed in the ending. Again, the crucial part of the story was rushed. Too much of what the characters wore, etc. I would've liked more meat of the story itself. (I don't want to give too much of the story away.) Overall, I've got to admit this genre is not for me. | 2.0 |
| 6307 | I opened this book expecting a pamphlet, like most of the discount books on amazon. Instead, I found a beautifully descriptive novel. The story was great, I would recommend it to any middle school nerd girl ( I have three who all eat fantasy novels). I do hope for more of this story although the very last bit was mildly predictable no spoiler intended. Thank you Mr. S (spell check thinks your name is artificial sweetener) I will be looking for more of your books this evening. | 5.0 |
| 6308 | Not what I expected. Barely touched on the subject. Evidently, I was expecting more. An okay book; not one that I would reccommend. | 1.0 |
| 6309 | The stuff posted here can be found in abundance on the web, or in any library. I also heard all of this from grandparents who lived through the depression.It is good, to reinforce and help recheck preparedness. Also is very good for those who have never lived far from town, or had close contact with someone who had to survive through some REALLY tough times.Good reference...not sit down and read stuff. | 3.0 |
| 6310 | Although this book started off a little slow, it went from 0 to 60 in a very short time. Once the book got going, I could not put it down. The characters are very well defined and written, and likable. I found the characters to be very relatable. The antagonists you will LOVE to hate :-) If I'd read this book five years ago, I would have considered it to be fictional thriller. It still is, but now it could almost be called historical fact. There is a lot of current day fact in this book. This is where our country could be heading. Scary. I would recommend this book for people who love lots of action, and a well developed story. Loved this book. Action/love story/thriller. I loved that the subject (the bow) was different than any other book I have read lately.I am sincerely hoping this author will write a sequel to this book. An by all means that he will continue to write. You won't be disappointed in this book. | 5.0 |
| 6311 | Everyone else has written such beautiful reviews that I really have very little to add. But it would be remiss of me not to thank Ms. James for all the hours of enjoyment she has provided us. All of her readers feel like we know and love the McKay family. On a minor note, I also appreciated her reminding us that hot sex doesn't end once you are middle aged. Very few writers (actually I can't think of any others I've read) describe explicit sex scenes for older couples. Hot sex for older people is like one of the best kept secrets in America. So thank you Ms James for all you have given us. | 5.0 |
| 6312 | Angela Ford populates this fast-paced thriller with realistic main characters who need to work through layers of conflict—internal, external, and romantic. Dedicated FBI agents, Tom and Jess, work a case to find an online predator and serial killer. In the midst of searching for the UNSUB, both Tom and Jess are faced with personal conflict that drives them apart.Congratulations, Ms. Ford, on a story well told. | 4.0 |
| 6313 | I'm sorry. I couldn't do it. At first, it was the writing. The over abundance of adjectives. I couldn't make sense of this sentence: "He watched the wave steepen, the wind lines near the lip combing the sky, painting an arch of dark rainbow hues far above his yacht's mast." Maybe it was me? But I thought I would try to stick it out a bit longer.However, when the character on the deck of his yacht does not go overboard and survives a 7 story wave, while his boat does not fare so well?!?! Oh, wait. A few sentences later, it's a 70 foot wave? Or maybe that's a different wave? I can't suspend belief enough to carry on.It generally felt like the author was trying too hard. It felt tedious, and as a result I was bored and wanted to rush past all the flowery adjectives to get to the point. Which seems silly to me, because there was plenty of action as Mr. Jethro Knights was in the middle of a spectacular storm.Me thinks, this just isn't my cup of tea. Sorry, sir. | 2.0 |
| 6314 | I was afraid to start this book. #1 had broken my heart. But I'm glad I did. I think this is the first time I've genuinly hated a character and still wanted to continue following her story. It's a great twist, to get into the mind of the villain. Yet in this case, who really is the villain? Leah for sure, but she's not alone. Fisher writes her characters wonderfully. And I can't wait to continue following them into the next book, Thief. | 4.0 |
| 6315 | I kind of really like this book...ALOT! The characters were older which made it interesting considering their background. I am fairly sure Creed and Sylvie were in love as children. This is a real in depth love story that deals with the true elements of loving someone: sacrifice. I enjoyed the storyline and even though it flipped back & forth from different times in their lives, it was easy to keep up with and made it much more compelling. The sex in this book is definitely battery worth, it was sizzling. It had no cliffhanger and I was satisfied with the ending. | 5.0 |
| 6316 | i really enjoyed this book and the first one, Off To Be The Wizard. The Young Brit, Elder Brit part was somewhat confusing but so enjoyed the concepts and see that the way is paved for Book 3! | 4.0 |
| 6317 | This is the fourth book in the series. It was good, but they are beginning to drag a bit. I'm still in for the long haul, though, because the main character and her friends are fantastic! | 4.0 |
| 6318 | While Alice tries to “find herself” she is unaware that others are also searching for her as well - and they do not all have her welfare in mind. Confused by knowledge and abilities she knows others don’t have she is trying to sort out her future from a past wrought with abandonment and multiple failed foster homes. Meeting Cole shocks her into the realization that there are more people like her – until she finds out he isn’t really a person. Mysterious dreams, love for the first time, and conflicts with angels make her life confusing and perilous. I thought her rather quick acceptance of her father’s sudden entrance in her life seemed unrealistic for someone in her circumstances. I had no trouble accepting her view of God in the beginning of the book, and even later in the middle after so much more was explained. However, I found a heroine that saw God as a childish coward for letting something happen without realizing its consequences unbelievable. I really enjoyed this book right up until the end which suggested that God was the ultimate “bad guy”. This is so contrary to my beliefs that, sadly, I doubt I will continue to read any more of the series. | 4.0 |
| 6319 | I too was excited about the prospects of the inferred plot. That excitement fizzled out. Eric followed his dream, or should I say nightmare, and after being scared out of his skin and almost dying 8 to 10 times, he reaches the end of the dream and goes home. Whooppie. the end was anti-climatic. His reward for all the dangerous and scary stuff is washed from his brain so he can live normally. There were several times I was tempted to put it down and not finish. But since I tend to do that in my daily life I try to force myself to finish things.The cell phone issue is absolutely ridiculous. Would you (as his wife), be talking about baking a cake instead of being scared out your skin and begging him to come home? And no matter what situation he was in - the phone never broke , got wet, or died. You know with all those pictures it would have died. I know its a story but ...get real.And as for his brother getting involved in Eric's dream. How can that be?Too far out and too drawn out with too many repetitious dialogs.If this is a sample of this authors writing style, I won't be reading any more of his books. | 2.0 |
| 6320 | At first it felt like I was reading one of my high school students' short stories. The author repeated the same ideas over and over using different words. I was bored to death but stuck it out because other reviewers loved it. It finally got interesting around page 150, and then it was over...cliffhanger. | 2.0 |
| 6321 | A look into family relations and how closely they wind themselves into skeletons in the closet and the fearce protection of one member to another. Sort of a Alfred Hitchcock type of suspense. | 5.0 |
| 6322 | I picked though this book for what I wanted to read but for the most part I skipped a lot. | 3.0 |
| 6323 | I bought this book for my niece who is expecting her first child. My mom & I both used it while raising our babies & it covers just about everything that can come up and suggest ideas to a remedy. Very good book to have on hand. | 5.0 |
| 6324 | This book was written on the account of record of US Naval Forces Vietnam Monthly archives. For the most part they are accurate. | 4.0 |
| 6325 | I love these books, I have them all. The problems with this one is it is overly descriptive and Kinsey is too accepting of stuff she would never have tolerated in the beginning. Anna is a perfect example of this. I would have liked to see her have consequences for her selfishness and her lousy treatment of Kinsey. One other thing that drove me crazy was on page 213 Hanks mother was watching the kids and on page 218 Hank said his mother died. This little faux pas made me nuts. Still I look forward to the next one. Kinsey and her peripheral characters are well loved. | 4.0 |
| 6326 | This was amazing!! I finished it in 5 hours!! I absolutely loved it!! I felt as if I were there and this story would make an excellent movie!!! | 5.0 |
| 6327 | For those into meditation, spiritualism, or just anyone with an open mind, this book will be very interesting. The book provides a decent explanation of what chakras are, so don't get upset if you won't be able to use the ninjutsus you see on anime, this is the real stuff. Each chakra has its own chapter which is great because you get plenty of information with easy access to it. The book is easy to understand and very fluid to read, I really recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 6328 | I bought the trilogy version rather than get them individually. I started out now liking the story. Probably because it wasn't the usual filthy rich man and financially struggling woman. As I learned more about Chloe, I learned to like her. In the end one embraced the full extended family. It's not just a romantic love story but a story of a variety of love (friends, family etc). Real life is not just a one dimensional type of love, but a world of different levels so love. It left me all happy and ready for the fourth book. | 4.0 |
| 6329 | My daughter introduce me to this book at first I was like no I don't read those types of books but once you get started you don't want to put it down. I read it in one weekend. | 5.0 |
| 6330 | ** I received an ARC in exchange for an honest opinion**I loved all three of these stories. Here's a teaser for Sweet Home Carolina:I truly loved this story. Darcy, a former lawyer, is starting over in Magnolia Bay by opening a B&B; in a home that was once a brothel. The historical society refuses to put her B&B; on the registry due to its illustrious history. Joining a book club gives her a set of new friends who support her business and are there to help her through thick and thin, especially after her new beau Trent, a former pro golfer, leaves her just when she needs him the most--or so it seems. Lots of chaos, drama, and making up, but we get a HEA in the end! Make yourself a pitcher of sweet tea and prepare for wonderful read! | 5.0 |
| 6331 | This was a very good book. John hoskisin is an excellent writer. He really made me feel what be was going through. I highly recommend this book. It should be required reading for kids in high school. It truly shows that anyone's life, no matter how charmed, can change in a heartbeat. | 5.0 |
| 6332 | I liked this book, but it's just missing something...still goes along with the first one and there are a few holes that I wish the author would fill, but all in all is a good read | 3.0 |
| 6333 | This book helped me to understand what sleep apnea is.I also learned about it's many available treatments and management steps.To keep it short - this book delivered what it's title promised. | 5.0 |
| 6334 | I've read several Christian fiction books and I must say this series was AWESOME!!!! I usually read books like Frank Peretti's - This Present Darkness series, Wendy Alec - Chronicles Brothers, etc.... but this was so very different it blew me away. So much so, I ordered the hard copies for my Son and he also loves them.I've been searching for something similar, any suggestions???? | 5.0 |
| 6335 | These two books follow a love affair of a older women Caroline Verti Wilson and a young Sebastian Hunter and I have to say I wasn't sure if I would enjoy the story but how wrong could I be! It is an amazing beautifully written love story.Caroline is 30 years old and in a loveless military marriage and Sebastian is 17 years old living with his abusive military parents. Caroline had babysat for a 8 year old Sebastian many years before when they were all stationed on the same base. They meet up again when Caroline and her husband are transferred back to a San Diego Military base. Caroline has no family and has left her friends behind and Sebastian is living his surfer dreams even though its against his fathers wishes. Caroline gets a freelance job as a reporter and her first assignment is Surfers in The Military.What follows is a true love story that spans over many years and it is full of lust, fear, anger, hurt and betrayal. These books will have your emotions rolling all over the place and you will cry as well as laugh as we follow their story.In The Education of Sebastian we watch a women who knows its wrong to love a boy try and hide her feelings and we watch a boy who can see no wrong in his feelings and the love he feels for her.“I want you, Caro. I want to make love to you. I want to make love to you forever. My breath caught in my throat.I want that, too. So much.”In The Education of Caroline we watch them meet up again 10 years later both thinking the other had moved on with their life's. How wrong they are.“He’d asked me once if I was brave enough to take a chance on love. I finally knew the answer. “I love you, too, Sebastian. More than you’ll ever know.”Will these two ever get their HEA?I loved these books and The Education of Sebastian is worthy of 5 stars but The Education of Caroline is worthy of far more if I could have given these books 10 stars I would have. | 5.0 |
| 6336 | Truly enjoyed this novella. Once I started, it grabbed me and held me till the very end. I recommend this quick read. | 4.0 |
| 6337 | Unfortunately for me there was something missing from this book. Out of the three characters - one I didn't like at all, one I had no connection with and only one did I feel showed any kind of 'character' or strength.The story is pretty much run of the mill but there are big gaps left where you as a reader have no knowledge. Admittedly, in the first example, Alice has no idea why her mother is sending her to high school for the first time either. Now the gaps may be filled in future books but it is a fine line to draw between leaving the reader hanging on or just plain mystified.There is a lot of insta- love between the characters and Kai strops like a pro! Talk about teenage tantrum. I have to say as well, only a small point, but this is the first vampire book I have ever read where a vampire eats nothing but food! Alice thinks about drinking blood but that's it. The closest you get to it is when Kai throws another strop and goes off by himself.This book has potential but needs tightening up a fair bit.http://archaeolibrarianologist.blogspot.de/2014/03/shelter-blood-haze-1-by-tara-shuler.html | 3.0 |
| 6338 | Throughout the whole book there was a very pensive and reflective tone that kept building. Kind of like that hurricane that was bearing down on them. You were pretty sure something unpleasant was headed your way. You could see it in the distance but weren't sure how bad it was going to be until it reached you. And no matter how well provisioned or prepared you are for the impact when it does hit, you either have to stand strong with your friends or fall apart like a boat moored to the shore.This story wasn't about the mystery of who killed John Trotter or buried treasure. It was about Sarah Booth Delaney finding her strength. It was about SBD knowing no matter what happens, her friends (and family - whether dead or alive) will always be there for her. It was about events in the past impacting the present and future. It was about life going on in spite of heart breaking loss. | 5.0 |
| 6339 | Great detail. Gets you very emotionally tied in to the book. It would be a really good book for a discussion group about the consequences of actions people take in different situations. | 5.0 |
| 6340 | This book was well written and took me back to my teenage years in the 50's. I loved the characters and totally identified with their lifestyle. Thank you, Caroline Leavitt, for taking me on this refreshing and nostalgic journey! | 5.0 |
| 6341 | When I read the first book it was a real easy read. It has been quite a while since I read it but once I started Songs of the Spirits I was right back the first story. I also read the last book of the Saga. Reading the second it introduces the second generation of the family. The trails and failures of the family. I would suggest that reading all three will round out the family Saga. Real fun to read and discover how people have to work, live,love and learn to accept their future. | 4.0 |
| 6342 | Burn-out from too many messy divorces in the law practice plus the failure of her own marriage has brought Jill Gardner to the small California tourist town of South Cove. She wants nothing more than for her bookstore/coffee shop to provide a living and to enjoy a peaceful life.It’s not to be. Before Jill can assist her elderly friend with a response to the most recent pressure to sell to a development company, the life-long resident dies -- and leaves the property to Jill.A protective detective, Greg King, takes a serious interest in Jill’s safety when the threats begin. Curiosity wins over Greg’s advice as secrets from her late benefactor’s life surface and Jill’s surfer friend goes missing.The cast of interesting characters in this cozy mystery had me turning pages and ignoring everyday tasks. Ms. Cahoon has started something with this small town mystery with a dash of romance and I’m looking forward to the next episode of the adventures of Jill and Greg. | 4.0 |
| 6343 | I wanted to like this series after so many kids had requested it for our library, but sadly I can not recommend this at all for our school library. And the main reason is : a 17 year old has sex with a teacher and nothing bad happens. Other issues are a whole race of people subjugated and enslaved for the pleasure and protection of another "higher race". Repeated scenes of underage drug use and drinking, young girls being inpregnated and it being taken as normal. And a vampire princess destined to rule them through a "democratic monarchy" ( I mistrust any system that states it has an absolute ruler that is elected). There were moments of interest and the world itself has depth, and the characters were tolerable. but I just could not get beyond there being no consequences to the idiotic behavior of almost every character in the books.If Ms. Mead had just set her stories in College, most of my issues go away. It still would be an uneven story with serious character issues, but if everyone is an adult, then it is just stupid behavior not criminal. There are better teen romances out there. There are better vampire novels out there (and no twilight is not one of them, a 100 year old stalker man in love with a teenager is not ok just because he looks young.). Save your money for books that have more going for them than a bad guy with an accent and a leather jacket who could not keep it in his pants. | 1.0 |
| 6344 | Romantic and delightful. For a data geek like myself, I identify a bit too well with our obsessive hero. A manifesto for geeks and the endlessly tolerant people who somehow manage to love them. | 5.0 |
| 6345 | I don't think many writers can accurately portray a character who was raised poor and does not fit in with middle class America. Heller succeeds here with Jim Stegner, an alcoholic outsider who gets into one unfortunate angry fight. Coming from a similar background, I could identify totally and was captivated by his struggles. Some other reviewers found Jim an unlikeable character, and I am not sure why - because he had character flaws that most of us carry? I guess that makes Heller a good writer, no? This is the most satisfying read that I have had in months. Well worth the investment, believe me. | 5.0 |
| 6346 | This is a genre I have not read much of at all and Renee made it a fascinating trip into the unknown for me. I enjoyed all three short stories very much. | 5.0 |
| 6347 | Remember when Friends went off? That's how I'm totally feeling right now. I don't want to start another book because I'm still wallowing in McKay love. I'm thinking I'll have to read the entire series again! Anybody got any Hollywood connections? I need this series adapted into a prime time soap STAT!!!! | 5.0 |
| 6348 | This was a very enjoyable book. Dakota is a foster child being moved once again to a new foster home. The whole way there, she plots her escape. When she arrives she meets the biological son and two other foster kids. The family acts as though she was going to be there permanently but Dakota knows from experience that this never happens. The family is all about animal rescue, too. They have horses, dogs and cats that are rescued and through these animals Dakota comes to realize that she, like them, is a rescue. In her efforts to find a runaway kitten she realizes that all of her own efforts have been to "run away from things," never to "run to them." The family shows Dakota unconditional love and acceptance. When she damages their property or steals from them they are disappointed but not mean and angry towards her. Eventually, she learns to trust them and accept their love.As a former foster now adoptive parent, the storyline rang true. Both kids and animals are wounded by their experiences and only with time and unconditional love can their trust be restored. | 5.0 |
| 6349 | Love both books! Would love to see a third book. Age is just a number if your in love with someone older follow your heart :) I also loved how it went in detail progress of cancer treatment, Sophie stood by his side the whole way through. ❤ Hopeless romantic!! | 5.0 |
| 6350 | Telling Lies always seems to catch up with you. In this story two young girls make a vow to keep secret about something that happens to them. It comes back to haunt them years later. This is a gripping story that keeps you reading. You will not know until the end what kind of pay back occurs because of the secret. A mystery unlike the usual run of the mill detective stories. This one shows imagination. Her characters are well crafted and likeable. | 5.0 |
| 6351 | This story weaves St Patrick's deeds with the reasons for the shamrocks, etc.. Very good for teaching the meaning of the holiday. | 5.0 |
| 6352 | Phyllis Bourne is an amazing talent, with the ability to create strong, lovable characters that you can't help but root for! By the time I finished Every Road to You, I felt like I'd been on vacation along with the characters...and I'm now craving a road trip to Metropolis! I highly recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 6353 | Once again a story that unfolds with passion and suspense. Makes you feel the emotional turmoil of the main characters as well as the supporting cast. Well written with enough romance to keep your heart pounding. Recommend it. | 4.0 |
| 6354 | 1 star went away for the consistent interjection of and, an and the in sentences where they were not required. This created a constant pulling me out of the story.1 star went away for the constant angst between mother and daughter. I would hope by 27 or 28 which is the characters age, that such issues would be mostly resolved. The constant switching between high school manipulations, over worry about appearance given the situations and trying to be a grown up drained my energy as much as Presley's. I would hope that most young women of Presley's age are more mature than Presley was portrayed. Also some of the angst scenes and worry about who liked whom were too long and boring for what is portrayed as an action genre with a female star.3 stars for a plot with lots of twists and turns. And I did not see Dirt's role in the end. That was a bit of a surprise. Loved the nickname though. | 3.0 |
| 6355 | Because I'm a teacher, I was immediately interested in the plot line. As I began to read, I found a wonderful, realistic story filled with well-rounded, believable characters. I couln't put it down and read till 3:00 a.m. I plan to try more of Sandy James' books. | 5.0 |
| 6356 | This book is well written and easy to read. I could identify with the main character because she is welldeveloped and interesting. It was a wonderful story. | 4.0 |
| 6357 | I bald my eyes out while reading the first chapter of "For Nicky", then I stayed up all night turning the pages to see what would happen next. There are deep, sacred emotions in this book that deeply touched my heart. It's a wonderful debut novel for A.D. Ellis. Can't wait for the next installment! | 5.0 |
| 6358 | I really enjoyed the story particularly the theme of requesting forgiveness and finding it.We need more books on this because we are all in need of asking for and receiving forgiveness for things we have done! | 5.0 |
| 6359 | I enjoyed this book so much and renewed it as long as I could from the library. To finish the book, I decided to buy one. It arrived in perfect condition. It came from GB so it took longer than I would have liked but the price was right! | 5.0 |
| 6360 | When I started reading this book I, of course, had read a publication blurb so I had a very good idea of what it would be about and what would happen in the lives of the characters, at least in the lives of two of them. Although that was true, how it was told was a surprise. Although at times I felt it was a bit over-clichéd and included a few too many metaphors, I couldn't wait each day to be able to pick it up again and spend whatever time I had becoming a friend with the two families and with Isaac, a friend to both Gus and Hazel Grace. I felt I was hearing their conversations versus reading about them and I actually wanted to participate with these children who in many ways were much older souls than I. I laughed with them, raged with them, cried with them, and, in the end, celebrated them. I will recommend this book to others to read for the beauty and stark realism of being ill, living with it, and finding more in it than just the suffering and loss of hope so prevalent in other books regarding illness and death. This is a book on living until you don't and doing so in a way to make others wonder. | 4.0 |
| 6361 | WAS INTERESTING BUT CAN NOT COMPARE TO THE VIRGIN RIVER STORIES. UNFORTUNATELY I READ ALL OF THEM BEFORE ANY OF HER OTHER BOOKS AND FIND ALL OTHERS LEAVE A LITTLE TO BE DESIRED, AS SHE OUTDID HERSELF WHEN SHE WROTE FROM "VIRGIN RIVER", ESPECIALLY THE BROTHERS!! GIN | 4.0 |
| 6362 | You can't do much better than a Sam Archer thriller. When you think you have it figured out, there is a new soon thrown in. Love it. Great series. | 5.0 |
| 6363 | These stories kept me wanting to hear more. I especially enjoyed reading Son of Magic by Haley Riordan. The other stories were great also! | 5.0 |
| 6364 | a great book for my younger grandson to start on. And then he can color the pictures, and thank you | 5.0 |
| 6365 | This started out a little rocky, got interesting, and ended in sweetness. I didn’t know how I felt about Dante in the beginning, and Lacey’s fangirl persona was a little obnoxious to me frankly. She waffles frequently between that persona and her professional mask. While part of the story, it made me want to smack her. Plus, she’s much more comfortable with his lifestyle than I would be. I’d be pretty miffed in some of the situations that she just brushes off.Beyond that, it gets compelling very quickly and even though it’s pretty predictable, it’s a fun story with characters that are likeable in the end if not at first. I was taken along for the ride with Lacey and ended up appreciating Dante for all his layers. There’s room for more books with some of these characters, but there’s nothing that suggests it will be a series or needs to be. I was very comfortable and happy with the story upon closure.Rock It is a story about a rock star in his prime that is contrarily tired of the lifestyle. In his efforts to change that, he learns that his biggest fan is so much more and their journey is full of ups and downs that make for a funny, sexy, and compelling read.**I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.** | 4.0 |
| 6366 | Really good short story.. was somewhat annoyed that one story was put over 2 books. But as one story it was good... the book as a single is undone. | 4.0 |
| 6367 | Loved how we just dove right into the action. Really, had my heart with that bad boy Preston and his siblings. I want more. Finished in a few hours. | 5.0 |
| 6368 | I read this book while spending one year in Fukui provence as an English teacher (probably at the company his girlfriend went to), so it was a lot of fun going along with Sam's adventures and insights. Some of what he talked about gave me ideas of my own, and it was nice to laugh along with the things that also happened to me. He dramatized his adventures in such a way that makes it easy to read and entertaining even if you aren't surrounded by rice fields. And while it is dramatized, you can believe every word of it. All the rivers seriously are lined with concrete.Whether you are interested in Japan or living abroad, or getting inspired to take chances and make adventures happen, For Fukui's Sake is a great book for the job. | 5.0 |
| 6369 | This is a very heartwarming story about four people who become involved in each other's lives starting with the finding of a few letters written by a soldier during World War 11 and continuing into the present. It is often sad, often happy, often cruel just as real life is, but proves to us that happy endings are not just in fairy tales. It is refreshing to read this after seeing so many graphic thrillers, and mysteries in publication. A very good book Heather Burch..thank you. | 4.0 |
| 6370 | Another page turner from Charlaine. A marvelous cast of new off beat characters that you will love, in addition to some old friends. I will be looking forward to the next adventure in Midnight, Texas. | 5.0 |
| 6371 | What a great commentary on the Psalms. I wanted to find more books by Price as soon as I started to read this book. | 5.0 |
| 6372 | This comic is for people who have never read Spider-Man in their lives. Otherwise you'd know how low quality this book really is. It's beyond silly. Dan Slott plots much like a 5 year old child would. Zombie pirates and children showing up to help the Fantastic Four fight them. It's all pretty bad. There is no reason you should waste your time and money on a book like this when you can go buy almost anything other than Dan Slott written Spider-Man and it will be better. Go read anything from the 1990's-2006. Go read Brian M. Benis's Ulimate Spider-Man. Go read Stan Lee/Steve Dikto stuff. Go read The Death of Gwen Stacy. Go read Todd McFarlane's stuff. At least that was all drawn really well. Go read anything, but this garbage. Also why should we get emotionally invested in this new girl, Carlie Cooper? Marvel has already stated that Peter would never get married again. So we know eventually the relationship with this character will fail. What's the point in having a character that can never move forward? I'll say this at least, I can see why a kid might get a kick from reading it. Dan Slott seems hell bent on throwing every character he can into the story. Does it make for a good story? No. Will it satisify a 5 year old hoping to see all his favorites in one book. I'm sure it would. | 2.0 |
| 6373 | This is quite an exciting read--from an infant found wandering in the wrong section of a California town, to a tall junior in high school who, along with her four friends, are bullied mercilessly, to the discovery that she is farlorehn, Meghan grows through a variety of exciting, and some downright dangerous experiences after meeting Cade, on whom she develops a huge crush . . . or, perhaps, falls in love with him. Well worth the read if you enjoy this genre. | 5.0 |
| 6374 | This was our book club pick this month, so I chose to finish it. I would not have gone much past half way otherwise. It became so disjointed and boring that I scanned the last third just to get through to the end. This author needed a good editor. | 2.0 |
| 6375 | I had no idea this book would make me go through so many emotions. For that reason I have it 5 stars. | 5.0 |
| 6376 | What a wonderful heart warming story. I absolutely couldn't put my Kindle down. I wanted it to go on forever. A story that could and probably has happened to many families. Awesome outcome and you couldn't possibly feel sorry for the elderly couple. | 5.0 |
| 6377 | I have been very fortunate to have stumbled and read the entire trilogy (Measure of Devotion) and I must say, each book leaves me in an emotional state that surprises and leaves me breathless each time. The journey of Jason and kale from the very first book keeps you on the edge of your seats. Their fight for their love against all odds is very touching. The final book in this trilogy is the perfect ending in the lives that had been filled with trials and tribulations that would have tested a normal human. We see Kale's strength and his love shine through, his ability to forgive those that have wronged him in the past and his unquestionable devotion to Jason. We see Jason face some personal tragedies and self realisation of all that he thought was, wasn't. And he knows that he'll be okay because he has the very best man in the world by his side(KALE). Their quest to find closure and put the past to rest was a difficult one that they both had to undertake but it was well worth it in the end. Caethes Faron did an exceptional job with these books that would leave me pondering for a very long time. These are exceptional books that I would recommend to everyone. Even though it's marked five stars, I give it seven stars. | 5.0 |
| 6378 | like most of the later Clancy stuff, too much right wing propaganda for me, but it's a quick read and well paced story containing all of the old characters. | 4.0 |
| 6379 | Received an emotional, heart breaking, extraordinary free good reads story And Then She Was Gone by Rosalind Noonan. I started reading this book and could not put it down until the end of the captivating story of Lauren O'Neil's struggles.Lauren O'Neil, eleven years old, is walking home from school one day and stops to sketch a picture of a hummingbird and is kidnapped. Lauren's parents, Rachel and Dan, continue to search for Lauren for six years. Lauren's kidnapper, Kevin, has brainwashed her into believing that she is damaged goods and no one wants her. In addition to emotional and physical abuse, Lauren is sexually abused by Kevin and gives birth to a baby girl, Mackenzie. When Mackenzie, nicknamed Mac, is three years old, Mac and Lauren become violently ill. When Lauren is feeling better, she is informed that Mac passed away. Meanwhile, Kevin is arrested for robbery and Lauren is found. Lauren is scared and gravitates toward Paula, a social worker. Lauren opens up to Paula about some of her terrifying experiences. When Lauren's family come to see her, Lauren is shy, awkward, and wants to stay with Paula. As Lauren spends more time in therapy, she begins to see that it was not her fault the things that happened to her.Read the engrossing, complex, insightful, emotionally charged recommended story And Then She Was Gone by Rosalind Noonan. | 5.0 |
| 6380 | This was an amazing book. It had me guessing right up to the end. Can't wait to read it again. | 5.0 |
| 6381 | This book is fantastic it shows the courage of a mother with 2 kids raising her own mother & mother-inlaw, along with the antics of a spirit from the 1800's, could not put this book down full of laughs. It's a must read | 5.0 |
| 6382 | I love books that deal with immigrant experiences and cultural interfaces, and this was an excellent example of one. The novel introduces you to Gogol and his parents, explaining their natures, feelings, and experiences with immense clarity and gentleness. While the plot was intriguing, the primary driver of the novel was the characters and the sometimes peculiar and uncomfortable circumstances they encounter as new Americans. I would recommend this book to anyone. | 5.0 |
| 6383 | This is a well written book, and it leads you through the sad experiences of the two main characters, and shows the different ways they each dealt with them. The author takes you on a sweet journey of hope after loss that will raise your spirits. | 5.0 |
| 6384 | I know an author doesn't want to be known for writing a horrible book, but this one truly is horrible. The writing is really bad. The writers try to stuff as much geek humor into the book as possible and as such the dialog is really forced. Do you know how a guy will smell something really bad, then tell his friend "Hey, you have to smell this, it really stinks!" and so the friend has to smell it? Well, that's about the same for this book. I read it all the way to the end and it was so bad, I had to refer the book to two other people so they could read how bad it was. My one friend said it was "so bad it was good". | 3.0 |
| 6385 | Crystal Newbie like me. I was looking for help with learning the crystals by Identification and meaning. The problem is there is only one small picture of the crystal at the very end of the chapter on the crystal. It should have been a few big pictures of each crystal at the beginning of each description! While I read it it was nearly usless to me as far as a reference learning to ID book. Not impressed. | 1.0 |
| 6386 | Took a chance in downloading this as I have never heard of the author or this character. The story line was one of friendship, honor and redemption. A little typical for a plot. The setting was unique in the Imperial Valley of California. I have spent some time there so I had that connection. My one problem with the dialogue was the language. Lots of four letter expletives. Though I tired of the use of this language it was how the characters talked. It was integral to the story to understand where these two, Bobby & Jimmy, came from. The ending was realistic and not as predictable as I thought it might be. I'm not sure I'd read another Jimmy Veeder story, but I would not rule it out. | 4.0 |
| 6387 | Wonderful, fast moving,couldn't put it down. I am searching right now for her next book....she has a new fan! | 5.0 |
| 6388 | I enjoy cozy mystery and though I do not knit, I do other sewing and craft work so the setting and characters are familiar to me. | 4.0 |
| 6389 | This book was entertaining, fun, interesting, and kept you guessing and hoping for the underdog. I truly enjoyed this book. Hope the author writes more of this type of book! | 5.0 |
| 6390 | Has a touch of the metaphysical in it - which does tend to throw you of a bit. But all in all a harmless enjoyable read. | 4.0 |
| 6391 | Each of the novellas are well written and enjoyable reads with well fleshed out characters and interesting steamy plots. The females are good strong leads and easy to connect with. I like the paranormal flair, especially in the first novella. The writing is well edited and written intelligently with a good flow. I'd recommend this to all who enjoy romance. If you've not tried these authors yet this is a great place to start. | 4.0 |
| 6392 | I don't even remember how much this book was; it proves my theory that cost doesn't equate with quality in the urban fiction world.This was a very well thought out story, I didn't have many expectations only because I've never read anything by this author. I noticed that there was a sequel, and that was the deciding factor in buying this book. After chapter two, I stopped reading only long enough to buy the second book.Diamond's personality was annoyingly coy at times, and I wanted to see more growth in her before this book ended. I don't want to ruin anyone else's reading experience so no spoilers. I highly recommend you buy this book, and I would've rated it to reflect that, however there were a few grammatical errors and that is my pet peeve. | 4.0 |
| 6393 | Isabel Allende has a tremendous reputation, and I was excited to see that her latest novel was genre: a thriller. However, her literary roots are obvious. The crimes and their investigation tend to take a background to character vignettes and digressions.At first, I thought that RIPPER would focus on teenage Amanda and her leadership of a group of kids (and her grandfather) determined to research true crimes. But the book quickly turns its focus to her mother, Indiana, and Indiana's various loves, customers/patients, and friends. Although Indiana seems entirely peripheral to the crimes, it doesn't take a great detective to realize she'll be central at the end. (It's that fact that gave away who the killer was for me, although there was a brief moment where I doubted my own guess.)Thus, RIPPER took awhile to capture my attention. There was much flipping between a large cast, and I didn't find Indiana all that compelling. She's a touch too beloved by every other character. However, I read it while waiting for car repairs, which forced me to push through and eventually fall into the rhythm of the novel.I particularly liked the setting. RIPPER is set in San Francisco and makes good use of the city's various neighborhoods, social classes, gay friendliness, and reputation for hippie-ness. Also, the various characters seemed to connect in natural ways, although it took awhile to put together who knew who and how. To be fair, that seemed to be Allende's design.I think that RIPPER has a bit too much literary fiction in its blood to be a truly compelling thriller. The same details about the crimes are endlessly rehashed, and since the police characters aren't the focus, there's rarely an actual scene with someone discovering a new clue, just reporting it. I must admit, I'd also rather read a novel about ambitious, morbid Amanda than healing, maternal-except-with-her-daughter Indiana. It was fun to read a thriller that didn't pay much attention to the conventions of its genre. I enjoyed RIPPER by the end, but think I'd've given up if I had more with me to read. | 3.0 |
| 6394 | I have to say that the Fallen Crest series is definitely one of my favorites. This book followed right in line with the others. I loved it. My only problem is that I cant decide if I like Mason or Logan. I saw the ending coming a long time ago. Sam in my opion does belong with Mason but I am so rooting for Logan to find love its hard not to want her with Logan. Hopefully in the next book Logan will find someone for himself since I am pretty sure Mason would kill him if he tried to take Sam. The next book cant come soon enough. | 5.0 |
| 6395 | I have just completed this the fifth story and just wanted to say how much I enjoy the books and always lament they are not longer stories. In saying that I understand having a series of books do then add up to one - so I get it. This has been my favourite up and till now. I really love the French politician connection and enjoy Steph and Dominique immensely. I am very interested in seeing how it all ends up - but this is my point! I really would love to follow these characters further and there is only one more book. So please consider a story arc on them! | 5.0 |
| 6396 | I've enjoyed a lot of Emily Griffin books in the past and that's why I was excited about this new book written by her. I finished the book fast but I was dissapointed. I am used to the way the other books were developed and this one was certainly not as good. | 3.0 |
| 6397 | I have a therapy dog, and love learning about the wonderful ways that a dog makes a difference in a person's life - as only a dog an do. This is one of those stories. It is about the encounter of a special rescue dog that recovered from a horrendous injury and had to endure many surgeries to recover. Many people would have given up on Haatchci, but fortunately for Little B, no one gave up on this dog.When the dog and Little B met, it was love at first sight for both. Was it a chance meeting? I believe it was destiny - they saved each other; the dog was rescued from abuse in return, Haatchi helps a young boy suffering from a rare disease to cope and and to participate fully in life. It is a very touching story, and after reading it, you will want to be fan and follower on Haatchi's facebook page.Dog can bring special joy and companionship into our lives. Here is a real-life story to remind us that we all need a special furry companion in our life! | 5.0 |
| 6398 | Ester De Waal is an Anglican lay woman, a historian who studied and taught at Cambridge. Her specialties are Celtic Christianity in general, and Benedictine spirituality. The two fields, of course, fit together quite naturally. As this book makes very clear, Celtic Christianity owes very much of its development to two great traditions. The Celtic half of it covers, quite literally, the westernmost peoples of Europe, although Rome and even later London might argue that the Celtic peoples were not Western Europeans at all. (De Waal does not mention it, but just a couple of centuries ago some English writers were portraying the Irish in particular as barely human, and sometimes the Scots not much better.) For those who come to this book not knowing much about the Celts, this book will introduce them to a much wider cast of characters than they might expect. Although the individuals and the cultural creations that De Waal writes about here are most Irish, Scots, and Welsh, she acknowledges that there were other peoples who contributed to Celtic Christianity, including peoples living in the areas that we know today as Cornwall, Brittany, and the Isle of Man. Reading this book, one will learn a bit about the lives of the Celtic peoples from the earliest days of Christianity in the British Isles through the nineteenth century, when many of the songs, hymns and prayers—sometimes hard to tell apart, as she relates—were collected in Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. I may be biased, since I have ancestors from both Ireland and Brittany, but the more I learn about these peoples, the more I love them.The other half, of course, is the Christian part. Here, once again, De Waal does a great job of introducing the reader to a very important story in a way that makes you want to learn more. Christianity came to the British Isles with the Romans, but it was developed in those islands mostly by a particular part of the church, the Benedictines. And the Benedictines drew on an even older tradition in their development, the desert monasticism of St. Anthony of Egypt and so many others. She devotes one chapter to this influence, but she presents only the tip of the iceberg here, as with almost everything else in this book. Because the holy men and women from the monasteries—and there were a lot more women religious than you might know from this book, which is not a criticism, just an observation—were the ones who truly converted the Celts, Celtic Christianity was infused with many of the values and the observances of the monastics. The influence of Benedictine spirituality can be seen in two particular things, among many others. One included praying throughout the day and the year, according to both the church calendar and the seasons of nature. Another is the influence of the Psalter, the Book of Psalms, on the prayer life of Celtic Christians.As many reviewers of this book have noted, this is not a how-to book for “doing” Celtic Christian prayer. Instead, it is a book that tells us the “what” of Celtic Christian prayer and therefore spirituality. The Celtic peoples prayed differently and seemingly much more often than other Christians. De Waal shows us how Celtic Christianity reflects the pre-Christian, that is, pagan culture of the Celts. Theirs was a world full of “thin” places, those places where the physical, material, everyday world of our five senses and the laws of physics intersected with the non-material but no less real world this is beyond those senses and laws. The Celts did not separate the “spiritual” and the “material” and they did not have “church” and then “the rest of life.” Their spirituality involved everything in their environment and everything they did. Practically everything they did from their rising in the morning to their laying down at night involved something sacramental. And sacraments always involve prayer. De Waal explains well how Celtic Christians saw themselves as always in the presence of and accompanied by “a great cloud of witnesses” that included not only angels and other heavenly hosts, but also dark and demonic forces as well.Echoing her historical forebears of the 1800s, De Waal notes that it is often difficult and sometimes impossible to separate prayers from charms, blessings, curses, and poems. And the beauty of those “Songs of the Gaels,” to use Alexander Carmichael's phrase, were as beautiful and intricate and earthy and evocative as the artwork of the great stone crosses or the Celtic knot-work patterns best illustrated—quite literally—in the Book of Kells. I knew about and have explored some of Carmichael's great collection of Scots Celtic prayers, the _ Carmina Gadelica _. I had never before heard of Douglas Hyde's similar collection, also made in the late 1800s, in Ireland, which he published as _ Religious Songs of Connacht. _ I will have to add that book to my library as well, now.In the introduction, De Waal makes clear what I think is a vitally important point, because it gets to a problem for so many Western Christians today. Celtic Christianity represents an ancient Christian usage that developed before the big split in Christianity between the intellect and feeling, and the mind and the heart, before the scholars in the universities took things over and made it all about thinking correctly about God and the faith. Later, as she notes, faith develops into an almost Darwinian struggle for eternal survival, a very individualistic enterprise. The Celts lived very differently, and we would do well to emulate them. She thinks, and I agree with her whole heartedly, that there is much we could learn from the Celts. In her own words:For I have found in Celtic understanding nothing of the highly individualistic, competitive,inward-looking approach common in today's society. Here, instead, everyone sees them-selves in relation to one another, and that extends beyond human beings to the wild creatures,the birds and the animals, the earth itself....Here is the promise of a more holistic approach tothe world, of healing of the many fractures that maim and corrupt each of us and the world inwhich we live.I don't emphasize this out of any kind of anti-intellectualism. I am a retired academic myself. But De Waal is right. We can't live our lives by stop-watches and an ever-more-precise calculus of whats-in-it-for-me strategic planning. I can't help think about people I have known personally, and a few very prominent politicians these days who somehow manage to pull off in their own minds being followers not only of Jesus Christ, but also Ayn Rand. How can we claim to love God with all our hearts, and souls and minds, and yet treat other people and the planet we live on so horribly? Celtic spirituality is a tonic that all of us in the West need to add to our daily lives.There is so much to learn here. Peregrinatio, the peculiar pilgrimage of the ancient Celtic monks. The three martyrdoms, red, white, and green (or blue). The way Trinitarianism fundamentally undergirds everything in Celtic spirituality. The sheer earthiness and joy-in-creation of Celtic Christianity. That so much joy permeates a people whose lands were so dominated by crosses of such beauty, symbolism, and spiritual power. And especially, perhaps, how their prayer lives were dominated by praise, celebration, and thanksgiving, not petition.After continuing to read references to Esther De Waal's writings in general, and _ The Celtic Way of Prayer _ in particular, I finally decided to buy this book, and I'm glad I did. She did not disappoint. I wish a lot more people would read this book and incorporate its wisdom into their lives. This would be a much better world if that happened.Read this book, and tell lots of people about it. | 5.0 |
| 6399 | I don't usually read romance, but I somehow got caught up reading this book.I will start by saying that the book matches the synopsis. Everything that is covered there happens in the book. The book is a full story as well, meaning it has all of the parts of a real book, which includes an ending.I noticed other reviews saying that this book contained a lot of what goes on in college life. That is not true for me and I feel that many others would agree in saying that their own college lives were much different. For this reason, I would have liked to see more of the other parts of college life. I think the book needed a tad more excitement.I feel like the author hit their mark to reach a certain audience. Good job! | 4.0 |
| 6400 | My son started reading the graphic novel yesterday evening, finished today and started reading it again and wanting the next 'installment.' We may take a break since he's 9 and the content is really more geared for someone older so we had to explain the story to him, but it has good artwork and an interesting plot. There is violence, but not gory and glorified; more like Transformers. Better suited for teens and above.And it says it's volumes 1-6, but looks like it's only 1-5 so the numbering may be a little off on other compilations as well, but it was nice to have the series of 5 packaged together. | 5.0 |
| 6401 | didn't hold my interest . There were some good parts but as a whole I didn't like it. I know there are some really valuable things in the book though but not enough I guess . | 2.0 |
| 6402 | After the heartbreakingly, hopeful ending to One Week Girlfriend, I immediately started this next book. Literally, it was already going on 1AM, but I HAD to keep going. It is contradictory to label an ending as both heartbreaking and hopeful, but it really was. However, Second Chance Boyfriend does not start by immediately picking up the pieces to One Week Girlfriend. Instead, we are left with Drew and Fable working to move forward with their lives. Drew is seeing a therapist to help him work through everything that he has fought so hard to run from in his past, as well as talk to someone about the new information that his stepmother had unloaded on him towards the end of OWG.Fable is approached by a gorgeous stranger and offered a new job waitressing at a higher paying, more affluent restaurant. She is still struggling to keep control over her brother and trying to deal with her alcoholic mother who likes spending all her time with her boyfriends instead of her family or trying to get a job. She is initially attracted to the stranger, but that's really all it is, as she is still so hung up on Drew. She is hurt by his decisions at the end of OWG, and she is even more hurt that he left her a hidden message, which provided her with hope, and after 2 months has not heard anything.I had a hard time liking Fable's new boss, Colin. He kind of creeped me out to be honest. It seemed like his intentions towards her were too noble and that he expected more from her than she was willing to give. However, I'm happy that wasn't the case. Colin is a businessman, but he also cares for his employees and wants them to be sexy, yet tasteful in his restaurants. He doesn't like trouble or drama and problems with his staff.Jen is another new character who I also really liked. She plays a minor role, but she works with Fable at Colin's restaurant and actually lives with him. We find out he and her older brother were best friends, but you can also tell Jen harbors a crush on Colin. Monica just released their story Three Broken Promises on 12/31.Drew and Fable run into each other again and while things between them are tense, Drew is still protective of his girl and refuses to let her go again. Fable is hurt over Drew leaving her, but he is her weakness and while she tries to stay strong with him she is falling apart inside. She feels used and discarded by the one person who said he loved her and that hurt like hell. Drew has never dealt with his problems in the right way. For most of his life he has been running from them and that is his MO when things get tough. He pushed her away because he was afraid he would lose her anyway- he has gone through some messed up things and doesn't want to drag her down, even though she's already accepted him and his issues."I don't deserve you," he finally says. "You accept me so easily, no matter how hard I push you away. You need to know I don't do it on purpose. It's just... the only way I know how to deal is to run."Second Chance Boyfriend is all about second chances and moving forward, but not just for Drew and Fable. Drew has to face his past and come clean with his father about what really happened with Adele. His father needs him more than ever after realizing Adele's true nature, but Drew hates that he is the go-to guy about this woman. Adele is the last person he wants to think about, much less discuss with his father, but his father needs guidance. He wants to divorce Adele, but he is so blindsided by this evil woman, he hesitates. Adele threatens to shatter everything and tell Drew's dad about what happened in the past, and I'm thankful as to the way it turned out, as it ends up being a small step to rebuilding Drew and his father's relationship. I hate Adele more than ever and she is one manipulative, evil, crazy witch. She got what she deserved in my opinion.I can't stand Fable's mother either. She is a weak, pathetic excuse of a woman and for her to treat her children the way she did, is absolutely appalling. Fable is older and more jaded than Owen is, and while she is hurt over what her mother did, she isn't completely blown away. Owen on the other hand, genuinely believed his mother cared for him and is really affected by the stunt she pulled. I am really looking forward to reading his book next month to see how he deals with this fallout four years into the future.The biggest thing I love about Drew and Fable is that they both are essentially these broken individuals who rise up and with each other form a bond that is so full of love and beauty that they are able to heal the broken parts of themselves and seek strength in each other. They are consumed by their love for one another, and there is real hope for this young couple. They have their weak moments where they feel they aren't good enough for the other, but they are so attuned to the others' needs and insecurities that they are able to sense when the other needs to communicate and express their fears. Drew is learning to be more open with Fable and not run away from his problems, but to talk to them out instead. Overall, these crazy kids are going to make it.Oh and the poems Drew writes for her? WILL MELT YOUR FREAKING HEART. | 5.0 |
| 6403 | I liked it okay, but there was definitely some places that were to wordy. I love the supernatural genre, and I really thought the story had the makings to be great. I just feel like it fell short for me. | 3.0 |
| 6404 | I really wanted to hate Jason but how can you hate a little boy who is trying to be a man. Poor Kale the strength it takes to choose who you love's happiness over your own is amazing. I wasn't to thrilled about the first half of the book where Jason was finding himself but the second half was a page turner. I can't wait to find out what happens next! | 4.0 |
| 6405 | The tips provided are simple but sometimes often forgotten by married couples.I will definitely keep them in mind whenever my marriage hits a rough patch. | 4.0 |
| 6406 | “Who would choose money over love?”“Someone who knows just how hard it is not to have money. Someone who knows just how unpredictable love is, that it isn’t all roses and sunsets. Someone who can see the rhyme and reason to making money, but knows there isn’t any whatsoever to love.”There are not many authors I always trust my heart with unconditionally and irrevocably, but Bella Andre’s stories not only never disappoint, they seem to leave me in a blissful state of day-dreaminess for days to come. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – The Sullivans series is my personal brand of poison when it comes to romances that are ‘good for the heart’, and there is nothing like the ‘Bella magic’ when your heart is in need of some tender loving care.“Do you think one teeny-tiny little kiss would be that big a deal?“With you, I’m certain that no kiss could ever be teeny. Or tiny. Or little.”Ian Sullivan is a self-made millionaire, a man who has always put his professional interests before his personal ones, and whose dedication to his business empire is only matched by his devotion to his family. Tatiana Landon is a movie star, a young woman whose kind and down-to-earth personality stands in stark contrast to her worldwide fame, as she has managed to preserve her innocence and naiveté despite the attention she receives wherever she goes. But while Tatiana grew up believing in fairy tales and ended up in a business where she is creating fairy tales for a living, Ian’s failed marriage acts as a daily reminder that he would never be able to give a woman the fairy tale she deserves.“Marriage was the only thing that Ian had ever failed at, so badly that he’d come out of it one hundred percent certain that a wife would never—and should never—be in his future again.”They meet at a beautiful vineyard, in the midst of a wedding, surrounded by family and friends. But they only have eyes for one another. Their attraction is immediate, their connection palpable, but their resolve to do something about it is very different. So they part ways and don’t see each other again until, some months later, Tatiana walks into Ian’s office asking for his help – two weeks of shadowing him at his work as research for an upcoming role. A simple request, one that any other man in his position would kill for, and yet the mere idea of spending time with his greatest temptation, the only woman who makes him lose his composure, proves to be his greatest challenge.“… while he was normally known for his self-control, from the first time they’d met, nothing about his reaction to Tatiana had been anywhere close to normal.”Tatiana is like no other woman Ian has ever met, she is uncomplicated, naturally open and demonstrative, and she does not play games when it comes to expressing her emotions. Her genuine belief in love everlasting is contagious, even for a pragmatist like Ian, but while Tatiana believes to have found her Prince Charming in him, Ian is convinced that he could never make a woman truly happy, especially someone as deserving as Tatiana.It all starts with an innocent kiss, but the fireworks that follow could light up the sky on a moonless night. They complement each other in every way, their every touch reveals what lies in their hearts, but only one of them is willing to admit their feelings for the other. They get a unique taste of what their happily-ever-after would be like if they both allowed it to happen, but it all ends too soon and what is left in its aftermath tastes sourly of heartbreak and regret.“One day, she hoped, she’d be the one glowing from being loved so well.”This is a story about a man who never believed in love and the woman who gave him a reason to start believing in it. Ian is a man whose loyalty and sense of responsibility towards his family have affected every single decision he has ever made in his adult life, his professional drive always overriding all matters of the heart, but then a beautiful woman walks into his life, one who wears her heart on her sleeve, who chooses him to give herself to body and soul, and who never gives up on him, no matter how many times he pushes her away. Tatiana is perhaps my favourite Bella Andre leading lady to date, her fearless determination and willingness to risk breaking her own heart for what she believes to be true, makes her a true heroine in my eyes. She never loses her child-like innocence and even soul-wrenching heartbreak never hardens her – she simply keeps loving and believing in love.I adored this story, it made me feel so many different emotions, it made me love the characters and every one of their traits, and it left me smiling ear to ear. Very few authors know how to warm my heart time after time, but when it comes to Bella Andre, it’s always a sure thing.“I wasn’t looking for you, Tatiana. I didn’t see you coming. I didn’t expect you to burst into my life and turn it upside down.” | 5.0 |
| 6407 | With it's quirky characters and crazy goings on Last Chance is never a dull place. In this latest installment of the series Jenny is opening an Inn but will the ghost living in her home be ok with that? Gabe Raintree returns to Last Chance for some peace and quiet to finish his latest novel. Dealing with the past may keep that from happening. This is a good read but if you haven't read the prior books in the series I would think it would be confusing. | 4.0 |
| 6408 | was interesting the writing did not go on and on in repetition as in some books. The storyline was very good the way it was told was novel and done well exciting and held your interest the way a good mystery would. | 5.0 |
| 6409 | Wow what a ride!! Just when I thought I had it figured out, bam!! I was totally wrong! Can't wait to read the rest of the series!! | 5.0 |
| 6410 | I couldn't put this book down. The perfect balance of heart, action, and universe-building.And, oh my - - I think it's book one of a trilogy. Do not miss. | 5.0 |
| 6411 | Started out well, but deteriorated into detailed tours of the surroundings and lots of judgmental ravings. The author knows he does this, and has other characters, even the main one, comment on it; but it doesn't seem to stop. It's amazing to me that as a detective Dyke can get anyone to talk to him. When it ends, you're relieved that it's over. Plot unlikely, and when you find out "who done it", it's hard to really fathom why as no real development in that area. | 2.0 |
| 6412 | This is possibly one of the worse books I have ever read. I don't know why I even finished it. It was going along boringly when all of a sudden it exploded into a porn movie! How do these things even get published? | 1.0 |
| 6413 | Interesting characters, some new Korean demigods and monsters, a strong female character and intriguing experiences. Good urban fantasy to try. | 4.0 |
| 6414 | I like Lieberman’s use of the word “Story” in his title because he has written a remarkable tale about the how and the why of our bodily origins and the transitions from one form to another through time. He argues forcefully that many of our features, which were adaptive in the environments for which we evolved, are now maladaptive in the modern environments we have created.To reach the current time, Lieberman explores millions of years of evolution explaining the physical changes that occurred during several key transitions:• The earliest human ancestors diverging from the apes• Their descendants adapting to forage and eat a wide variety of food• Earliest human genus developing nearly human bodies (2 million years ago)• The Ice Age and archaic humans; bigger brains; homo sapiens survives• Modern humans evolving capacity for language, culture, and cooperation• Upper Paleolithic period; thinking, innovating, mass producing tools (~ 50,000 years ago)The focus throughout the above discussion is how variable environments triggered adaptation of various parts of the body. Thus, Lieberman assesses what it took physiologically to become upright and the trade-offs associated with such a transition. He discusses walking, running and the necessary development of the feet and leg muscles, both slow and fast twitch type, and the consequences of each; tendons, ligaments, bones, the ear canal for balance, etc. also get significant attention. There is a full and interesting discussion of how we became creatures of physical endurance. Lieberman elaborates on the central role diet plays in supplying the energy for growth, activity and, critically, the storage of such energy for lean times. Additionally, he reviews tool-making and hand development along with the growth and coordination of structures that facilitate throwing. The discussion of face size and the positioning of the larynx, which enabled the development of speech, were particularly gripping especially considering the potential cost of asphyxiation.The author emphasizes that understanding where we have come from physically enables us to evaluate what we are, and are not, adapted for and hence why we get sick. Essentially, we humans have evolved to crave energy-rich foods, including simple carbohydrates like sugar that used to be rare, and who efficiently store excess calories as fat. The middle portion of the book tells how farming and the industrial revolution had many positive but also negative effects on our health relative to our evolutionary history.Lieberman then tells of the more modern ills such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, GI ailments and many others. He excellently describes how the various organs and body systems function when healthy and what goes wrong physiologically with them when disease occurs. We now live in an environment which allows for diseases of affluence, i.e. we have too much of what once was rare (food) and too little of what was once common (exercise). Since food is now so readily available, our evolutionary developed desire can lead to excess consumption which easily leads to the devastating harm caused by diabetes which is at record levels and continues to increase. The previously common physical activity of hunting and gathering is greatly reduced due to modern conveniences. Such reduction leads to significant “disuse” disease such as osteoporosis. Again, we have evolved for activity and the technological advancements of the modern world reduce physical activity dramatically relative to our evolutionary origins. Consequently, we tend to have conditions of physical weakness, debilitation and considerable heart disease. Lieberman provides numerous descriptions of such “mismatches” between our current life styles and our evolutionary past.The professor writes clearly, forcefully, and for the most part, persuasively. In describing the negative impact of our current environment on our health I felt that his emphasis created too much room to rationalize that an individual can do little to avoid the potential harm of dietary abundance and limited physical activity.It seems to me that the old wisdom of a broad, diverse diet filled with fruits and vegetables along with a regular dose of vigorous physical activity will do much to negate the harmful affects of a challenging environment. I liked and learned much from this book and heartily recommendation it.I conclude that the author is telling us that in order to be healthy we need to strive to be good animals – because, even with our minds, that is what we are. | 5.0 |
| 6415 | This book really isn't what I expected and a good deal of the book appears to be a paleo-diet book in disguise. The language choice by the author is, I find, rather peculiar and well outside of what one would expected in a serious anthropological assessment of the available evidence. In the beginning of the book the author repeatedly mentions the fact that chimps do some hunting, but fails to mention that meat plays a very small role in their diet and that chimps gain very little by eating it (e.g., the energy content of the meat isn't justified by the effort they make hunting/chewing it). After this, one chapter starts by claiming that there is "irrefutable evidence" that Homo Erectus was eating meat. This, of course, is hyperbole....nothing in science is irrefutable. But its even more problematic because the evidence isn't strong, all we know is that some hominids were cutting things off bones. Assuming it was for meat is putting the cart before the horse. Throughout the book the author uses the phase "hunter gather" to refer to our non-human paleolithic ancestors (e.g., Homo Erectus), yet its by no means established that our early ancestors had subsistence methods that are consist with modern hunter gather groups. Using modern hunter gather groups as models for our paleolithic ancestors is a deeply problematic and leads to numerous dubious conclusions. The details our of evolutionary history are entirely absent from this book.....perhaps because they would put serious doubt in what Lieberman is suggesting. The book reads as if our evolutionary tree has one branch that goes from our common ancestors with chimps to modern humans.....but this picture is by no means accurate. There were numerous hominids in the paleolithic era that were not our ancestors, indeed, under the most widely accepted theory the species (i.e., Homo Erectus) the author spends a good deal talking about may not even be our ancestor.In any case, from an anthropological perspective, I found very little in this book to take seriously and the language use and what the author decided to exclude and include is rather peculiar. Beyond that, I found the book to be overly chatty and just a bit boring. The discussion on feet, yeah feet, was perhaps the most interesting. | 2.0 |
| 6416 | I enjoyed the book but was glad I only paid .99 for it.The story is good, interesting, compelling. The characters are a bit thin. We are brought into the story as the terror begins, with no background or build-up. If the author had added some flashbacks or background to develop the characters a little more, I would have cared more about them.Still, it was a fun and quick read, and I did find myself thinking about the book after it was over, which is always a good sign. | 3.0 |
| 6417 | This novel held my interest but didn't command it. The plot was a little thin. If you're looking for an easy read while you are flying to a lovely vacation or, once there, reading pool side, this book would work., | 3.0 |
| 6418 | Stephen King has written a humdinger of a thriller which starts with a bang and continues to hold you on the edge of your seat till the very end.Everyday we drive automobiles that could be as dangerous as an automatic assault rifle. In the hands of MR MERCEDES an automobile mowed down a crowded line of desperate job-seekers waiting for what was advertised as "1,000 GUARENTEED JOBS". (Was this a deliberate misspelling or an editing mistake?) At the height of the recent US recession there were many hopeless people seeking any job available. Janice Cray, a single mother, was one of the most desperate and she had to bring her young baby Patti with her for the long wait in the cold and damp early morning hours. She is befriended by Augie Odenkirk who gives up his sleeping bag for Patti. None of them realises that the grey Mercedes driving over the parking lot was going to accelerate into the crowd and end their lives and those of many others and shatter the lives of the seriously injured.Brady Hartfield is a sociopath who lives with his alcoholic mother. He was the driver of the Mercedes and the only person who enjoyed that day. The power of the slaughter excited his sociopathic mind and everyday he re-lived the excitement of the slaughter, especially the death of the baby. To increase his excitement he tracks down and targets those who have been inadvertently involved, the owner of the stolen Mercedes and the detective who was unable to solve the case.Detective William Hodges has recently retired but is still haunted by the cases that he was not able to solve especially the Mercedes Killer. He has become overweight and depressed, leading a solitary and unmeaningful life spending long hours watching senseless TV, and even contemplating suicide. One day he gets a letter from someone claiming to be the Mercedes Killer which brings him out of his depression and onto the trail of the killer on his own. His big worry is that the killer may have something even larger planned.King then takes the reader on a hell of a ride with twists, turns, cul-de-sacs and switchback rides while Hodges, an unexpected lover and a weird mixture of Camel Club type friends try to track down the killer before he can strike again. The killer taunts them and hurts them while he plans his ultimate terror strike.King builds up a chilling picture of the development of a sociopath and his thinking processes, and the impact of retirement on a person whose life has centred around his job. His writing skills are brilliant to the very last sentence, which made me laugh out loud. You need to read right through to the end to see what I mean.Stephen King is a master storyteller and in MR MERCEDES shows that he can again write a rattling good book outside the horror genre. The only other book I have read by Stephen King is his time vortex novel 11/22/63 about the assassination of President Kennedy - this one nearly matches the outstanding quality of that story. I would highly recommend MR MERCEDES to all Stephen King fans and also to others, like me, who are hesitant to read his other books because of the horror context. 4.5 stars.My thanks to the publisher for providing a copy of this book for review. | 5.0 |
| 6419 | I love these little Missals as there is a lot of interestering reading besidesthe Sunday Mass..Easy to use and follow....I recommend.Gail | 5.0 |
| 6420 | If you are offended by swear words, you may want to skip this one. Otherwise, it is hilarious! I frequently found myself laughing loudly. Highly recommend! | 5.0 |
| 6421 | Very good reading. Have read all of his works and have always enjoyed them. Would highly recommend this book to his fans. | 5.0 |
| 6422 | Another wonderful addition to the homespun series. If you liked previous Homespun books, you will love this book too!!! I like how Katie Crabapple keeps the books family centered. She let's know how Gorge and Millie family goes over the years. | 5.0 |
| 6423 | I never go through it. It is really a scientific book about supernormal powers and gives a lot of studies, examples, etc. It is not for anyone looking to use it, develop it, or get inspired. | 2.0 |
| 6424 | Oh my goodness!!! Loved this story even though its a modern day mafia style Romeo and Juliet. No cliffhanger but I would LOVE another book to continue Devon and Leighton’s story! There was a big twist I didn’t see coming! I had to run upstairs (away from the kiddos) to read that section I was so gripped I couldn't handle any interruptions!!!Love that the story is presented with a duel point of view so we as readers got to experience both perspectives. Only a grammar error or two, so nothing to distracting from the story. Loved the tender passion between Devon and Leighton! A few good bedroom scenes, that fit well into the story adding to it and not cheapening the content or story.I give Vendetta 5 stars even though its a classic plot line I loved reading it!Review posted on bookaddict29.tumblr.com | 5.0 |
| 6425 | Great book for introducing you to the world of herbs and natural healing. Easy to read and understand. Grab a copy! | 5.0 |
| 6426 | I love all the Mott Davidson books and was very excited to see the new one out. Although I have not had time to finish it, I'm loving it so far. I highly recommend it if you live Goldy! | 5.0 |
| 6427 | Good book. Some of the scenes in this book are real steamy. I only wish real life was like that. | 5.0 |
| 6428 | boy when life gives you lemon do jus like she did and make lemonade! watch this queen rise to the top! | 5.0 |
| 6429 | did not serve my need. | 2.0 |
| 6430 | This was a really good book. The author wrote a good book and I enjoyed reading it. I hope to read more books by the same author. I also wish to read more about the characters. So get it and enjoy reading it. | 5.0 |
| 6431 | I read through this book in a matter of hours. It was one of those that I couldn't put down, which leaves me here at 4:30 am, smiling about the wonderfully rounded characters and their delicious antics. | 5.0 |
| 6432 | I'm going to be 50 in a few days, which in this author's mind, makes me *#$(#$ old. (Yes, one day he too will turn 50). I liked the humor, I liked his no-bs way of sharing his thoughts, and I liked the message. We are not on this planet long enough to take life to seriously. Lighten up and enjoy the journey! | 5.0 |
| 6433 | After reading the series this one was alright but it is kind of a let down once the main character dies. | 3.0 |
| 6434 | I enjoyed the series and am looking forward to more work in the furture. Terry's series keeps you reading and looking forward to the next book. | 4.0 |
| 6435 | I like the first in the series but I LOVED THIS. So much.The scenes in this book will make you melt. All over. Like, everywhere.And I just couldn't put it down. I had to know what happened. HAD TO. | 5.0 |
| 6436 | This is NOT a happy, laugh out loud book, but it IS beautiful and full of life and the grittiness that comes with it. This story did not go where I was expecting and it caught me off guard so many times. The strength to look oneself in the eye and deal with what you see-never fun and rarely do we see that worked through in a book. I initially found Nat really hard to relate to, she walked me through her mind and how she got to where she was and how she dug herself out of a GIANT hole and became a WHOLE person again-and she did it herself without someone rescuing her-loved that!I read at the gym and this book had me IN TEARS, IN PUBLIC. I haven't cried in public while reading a book since A Song For Julia by Charles Sheehan-Miles. I'm really not a crier, but Randall did it-she moved me, in a big way! This is a story I will think about for years to come. | 5.0 |
| 6437 | I thought that Hidden was very well written. It was easy to get into the minds of all the characters involved, even when I didn't agree with what they were doing. There were times I almost forgot I was reading a book because it felt so honest and genuine with realistic settings and dialogue. I kept wondering what would happen next and Catherine threw in some twists throughout. The ending felt anticlimactic, but the story was still powerful and intense. I never condone cheating, whether it is physical or emotional, but it was interesting to hear a man's perspective and why he would be led on two different paths. Overall, it was a strong story and I can't wait to read her next novel!Of course, I had to cast this as a movie!Claire: Claire Forlani ([...])Tish: Martine McCutcheon ([...])Jeff: Josh Holloway [...])Tim: Paul Rudd ([...]) | 5.0 |
| 6438 | I loved the different point of view and how it ends in this book! Somewhat predictable but loved it anyway. | 5.0 |
| 6439 | The writing was mostly good, but the story seemed to drag a bit towards the end. The author could have condensed the story and it would have been much betterAlso, usually the term "hipster" is considered pejorative, at least in my experience. The author's use of the term struck me as odd.The biggest problem I had with the book was that it seemed repetitive, as if the author was trying to stretch the material to hit a certain word-count. I found myself skipping pages as certain scenes seemed to drag on and on.Disclaimer: I paid $11.04 US for this Kindle e-book, so I'm more critical than I would be if it were priced for only a few dollars. For over ten bucks I expect award-winning quality, and this book did NOT deliver, in my opinion. | 2.0 |
| 6440 | I didn't have any idea how good this book was beforehand. I adored every second of it and I hope the author will do more of this world! | 5.0 |
| 6441 | This novel is fascinating! I learned so much about the history of the Vietnam people and their nearly 1000 year struggle for freedom. The characters lives unfold against this background of intrigue and is bittersweet. A very compelling story that I highly recommend to anyone interested in Indochina. | 5.0 |
| 6442 | The Zen master has coached some of the best basketball teams of the last 20 years. Some of his methods, which he talks about in the book, may be a bit unorthodox but how can you question them with all of the success that he has had. This book is definitely not an X's and O's guide to basketball, but rather a leadership book about getting people to work together.This book has a lot of great stories from these successful teams and offers a lot of great quotes and anecdotes about coaching and leadership. I love how Phil has found his own religion/spiritualism in many different forms and uses different ways to motivate his players. He teaches great lessons about motivating players based on their personalities and what they need to learn to be successful. | 4.0 |
| 6443 | This is typical Annabelle Gurwitch. If you like her, you will be amused. I am in my 50's. I read it quickly. It held my attention. But there's nothing groundbreaking in this book. | 4.0 |
| 6444 | I loved the premise of her being able to read minds and how this new "gift" changes her life. It was interesting to see how the thoughts of others impacted her. Especially with her husband... This is a fast read, no deep matters to delve into much, but light heated and fun. | 4.0 |
| 6445 | These recipes are so simple to follow. I have been on the Paleo lifestyle for about 6 months and love these recipes | 5.0 |
| 6446 | This is a great book with THREE hot men in one book! Oh my god! I loved this book! and I would recommended it and the writer is a sure fix for a great story that will leave you wanting more! | 5.0 |
| 6447 | A friend suggested that I try traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).I bought this book and "Using Traditional Chinese Medicine" for an overview of TCM.It's interesting.This is a fat book and has theory as well as practical application."Using Traditional Chinese Medicine" is a thinner, "How To" book. | 5.0 |
| 6448 | Bright colors and funny baby faces - my baby likes to look at them and loves the accordian style pages | 5.0 |
| 6449 | Love pastor Greg he helps you understand heaven and so much more. Thank you for the insight and a cool style. | 5.0 |
| 6450 | I've read Cari's blog for the past few years, and I've read her writings at Aleteia and elsewhere, so I had already read a good chunk of the content of this book. Even so, it was totally engrossing and I didn't want to put it down. Now I'm disappointed that it's over and desperately hoping there will be a sequel. Maybe after kid #12 comes along? :PAt any rate, I'm putting in my application to be Pope Awesome's biographer once he is coronated. If he's anything like his mother, it will be one heck of a pontificate. :) | 5.0 |
| 6451 | A Blue Tale was a quick, easy and engaging read. The chemistry between Eli Blue and Deacon Chastain was intense and made all the more meaningful through their original connection.I loved Eli as a character. Thrown into the spotlight through her father’s music career, and her mother’s selfish aspirations for her own success, she grappled with relationships, questioning people’s motives for wanting her around. The one constant in her life has been Shaw, but Eli is forced to question that relationship and discovers the difficulty in separating love from that feeling of safety you get with someone you are intimately familiar with.Deacon is an intense, brooding musician, with a bit of a chequered past. Loyal to a fault, his past causes many challenges for him and just as he starts to connect with Eli it rears its ugly head once again and Deacon must choose between loyalty to his past and the possibility of his future.There is enough of everything in this story, without it feeling cluttered or overdone. Relationship development between the characters is well paced and there are ancillary characters that add mystery and drama to the story. You won’t have to work hard to enjoy A Blue Tale, and I would absolutely encourage you to check out the Playlist on Spotify - it’s fabulous!4 out of 5 starsVisit the Into the Night Reviews Blog or Facebook Page for book reviews, new release updates, giveaways and more!! | 4.0 |
| 6452 | I love everything about how Author West tied all the characters from book 1 through the finale. Yes like others I hate to see this series end but all good things comes to an end........yes this was a great series. Sorry Lala didn't make it to the end but I'm glad Tre came into his manhood, as well to see he moved on with a new lady, NO KISHA!!!!. I can't wait to see how it will turn out. Great Job Author La'Tonya West. Keep the great work up. | 5.0 |
| 6453 | I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and found it hard to put down. I was totally involved in the lives of the families, but by the time I got to the end, I was a little tired of how "good" everyone was - especially Lily and Lucy. They were just a little bit too forgiving and it got to be a hard to believe. And of course, by the end there was way too much crying (and not by me). Maudlin is defined as "showing or expressing too much emotion especially in a foolish or annoying way" and "effusively sentimental" and that is the perfect adjective for this novel. | 4.0 |
| 6454 | A little taste of the lantern is always nice. Not sure why these spin offs always reference a back story when they are supposed to be new, but this worked fine enough. | 5.0 |
| 6455 | I got this series because I liked the plot line of the story. And it was good. However, I had some issues with the writing. There were a ton of grammatical and punctuation mistakes. Not only that, there were things discussed where obviously the author had in mind what should happen but where never translated onto paper. And some of the story didn't make sense. *****spoiler alert***** For instance, the fact that the paid, highly trained body guards can be so easily killed or that Kat actually was someone else. How is it that she could fool the company she worked for or did no one do a background check? How did she go from a paid body guard to a weak female so fast? Jackson fell in love with her so hard he was searching for her for years yet that was never brought up previously nor was it more than a mention. The characters could have been more developed instead glossed over.That being said, I still enjoyed the series and would recommend it. I hope the author can grow and learn as she develops her own style and perhaps get a better editor. | 3.0 |
| 6456 | Talk about going 0-60!! The first installment of Cassia Leo’s, Knox, rocketed right out of the gate and never let up. You are introduced to Rebecca (who goes by Becky), who works for the police department, distancing herself from her mob tied family. She is “abducted” on her way home and told she is going to see her father, who she hasn’t seen in years…. But it’s not her father she is taken to see. Becky is attracted to Knox from the moment she sees him and she can’t help but think that she knows him from somewhere. Their chemistry is off the charts HOT! There were already so many twists and turns in this short installment that I cannot WAIT to see what Ms. Leo has in store for us. If it is anything like the first part, we are in for a roller coaster of a treat!!! | 5.0 |
| 6457 | This book didn't grab me right away, but it sure kept me reading until I was "grabbed". I like the courage of the women in the book, and I liked the clarity the male characters thought they themselves had. I am interested in reading more from this author. | 4.0 |
| 6458 | Saphora Warren seems to have it all: Married to a successful plastic surgeon, living in a house being featured in Southern Living, with youthful looks that belie her grandmother role.But on the day Southern Living comes to feature her garden party, Saphora is planning to leave her husband, Bender, for his repeated unfaithfulness. When the party's over, she packs her bag, intending to retreat to their Outer Banks house for some alone time. But then Bender comes home early and announces he's dying. Cancer. And her plans vanish into a frenzy of doctor visits and Bender's convalescence at the very house where Saphora planned to escape.Thus the story begins in The Pirate Queen by Patricia Hickman.The family--sons, daughter, grandkids--gathers at the house as Bender battles cancer. Through surgery and further complications, they all cope in various ways. Saphora busies herself with family, including grandson Eddie who is with them from day 1. When they arrive at the beach house, they meet another boy, Tobias, who they eventually learn is also sick.Honestly, it's hard to pin down what I loved about this book. The characters are well-developed, and there's an air of mystery as Saphora tries to discover why her neighbor stays up late digging holes in his yard. There's friendship forged in trial and love discovered and rediscovered. It's not an escape-your-troubles kind of book, but it's not depressing, either. Hope threads through the pages as Saphora discovers treasures hidden within herself and her marriage.I don't read many books whose lead characters are over the age of 50, but it's not really an issue in this book. Saphora has a strength of character and grace about her that I think most women would envy.The Pirate Queen is an honest take on how tragedy can transform a person and a relationship. | 5.0 |
| 6459 | So much comedy today is the snarky kind, designed to mock this or that group of people.Summers had me laughing at all kinds of people, including people like me.His humorous approach is the welcome and winsome kind where the joke is on all of us. The foibles of guys and gals, celebrities and working stiffs, Christians and the secular-to-vaguely-spiritual all intertwine into a tale that makes you care about all of them. If there's a loving God, the people he loves are a bundle of flaws. But there's no "those people" - they are all of us and that's part of the book's charm.If you like romantic comedy, you'll enjoy this story. And if you don't like romantic comedy, you'll find yourself laughing as Summers riffs on it. | 5.0 |
| 6460 | This is the first book in the series. I started this book at the end of January and will finish the 6th book today! What a great story the author weaves. The character's are very well developed and you become very attached to them as the book continues. Hang on because it's a wild ride through each book. | 5.0 |
| 6461 | The Old Fox Deceived is a classic English mystery featuring interesting characters and an involved mystery that is hard to fully solve until the end.I would recommend this book to anyone that is a fan of the genre. | 4.0 |
| 6462 | I was not happy with this book because in order to be "politically correct" the title has been changed from "Little Black Sambo" to "The Boy and the Tigers." I reordered another book that had the correct title and this one was given away. | 1.0 |
| 6463 | This isn't the type of book I normally read, but I liked it. Some of the things that happened were a little bit predictable, but mostly the story was easy to follow and a quick read. | 3.0 |
| 6464 | I was born and raised in Detroit, so it really made this book allot of fun to read. Well written with some really interesting details. Taught me more about the music scene,than I thought I knew. | 5.0 |
| 6465 | I do have many books of this kind at home and this Looney Tunes Treasury book is a very good book for any Looney Tunes fan. | 5.0 |
| 6466 | An unexpected surprise that will draw me back to loose myself in this short story again and again.....I was not left wanting as with other novellas | 4.0 |
| 6467 | As a fan of downton abbey I enjoyed reading about each character and a little about them and the historical times. If you aren't caught up through the third season there is a spoiler alert in here. | 5.0 |
| 6468 | This is the perfect book for someone who wants a MC book that is a bit lighter. Although set in a motorcycle club world, it is more of a romance with the MC as a setting. It is actually a sweet story about a girl who sought solace in the one person she’s always wanted, but never dreamed of having…her boyfriend’s brother.Faye has her future all laid out, despite her controlling, overbearing parents. So when her boyfriend betrays her, she throws caution in the wind and through luck and timing has one wild night with the guy she always fantasized about since she was little. That one night leads her down a path that she never would have chosen for herself – violence, guns, feuds and revenge.Faye was strong when she needed to be. However, she had a vulnerability, especially when it came to Dex. I really liked her. Sure she was an emotional girl who was thrust into a world she never volunteered to be in, but she adapted and let herself see the world for what it really was – just a bunch of guys who were a family.And then there was Dex. He was not what I expected from a guy in a motorcycle club. Sure he was a bit rough around the edges, but he really was a good guy. There was no stupidity, no male macho ego – he genuinely wanted to do right by Faye and it was obvious how much he cared for her. He was not at all what I expected.This book was very light. No hard core violence or any other dark scenarios that one would normally find in a MC biker book. It has all the elements of a New Adult book instead – angst, steamy sex, swoon-worthy. It is a quick read | 4.0 |
| 6469 | I just love this series. This was my favorite book of the series.. Love the story of Sawyer! Looking forward to reading more from S.E. Hall. | 5.0 |
| 6470 | This is my absolute favorite book by Leslie Feinberg - and I love all the others! It's personal, bold, honest and expressed in the most touching and fearless way possible. It touches and opens up the subject that most of the time remains untouched or told in veiled concepts and narratives. Immaculately written and brave, this book is my personal alma mater and support system. I never get tired or bored reading it over and over again. | 5.0 |
| 6471 | I've never been a huge fan of thriller murder books because they rarely hold my attention yet this book has the best combination. Written in different view points from murderer to different law enforcement. The actual information on the case, work from all team members and even explanation of the killers cause for becoming a serial killer is all realistic and kept me from putting the book down. There was plenty of drama, a little bit of romance and sex but still had wild violence and rage. I would highly recommend this book! | 5.0 |
| 6472 | Should be a movie!!! Nice to read a story about life with realistic relationships, respect for people and true love! Thank the author for the WWII letters and what letters mean to a soldier. Wonderful to read a story without vulgar language, sex everyother page and violence ... this story was good enough not to the fill the pages with such stuff. I want to read more of Heather's books. | 5.0 |
| 6473 | The story is pretty classic. Rich, good-looking and successful playboy has a revolving door of women in his life, until he meets the one who brings him to his knees.The funny thing about this book, other than the writing, is that it is written from the man's point of view.This could possibly be the first modern romance novel written in the first-person, where the first person is our hero and written quite convincingly I'd say, by a woman.A fun read in general, and it was nice getting a male perspective of things. | 4.0 |
| 6474 | I bought the book, and right off the bat, it's got SPECIFIC things I can use right now, not a bunch of cheerleading and aspiration. Worth it right there. Then, when I signed up for the author's 30-day email tips, one of them came in asking me to email him with any particular problem I was having as an author. I thought "okay, maybe I'll get a canned email response, whatever." To my surprise, I got TWO personal, thoughtful responses that not only answered my questions, and inspired me, but convinced me that this guy isn't just trying to sell books, he's walking the walk of what's in the book, and creating a heck of a lot of value for authors. | 5.0 |
| 6475 | good fight scenes. some of the characters are too cookie cutter. I cringegd at Park Slope becoming Park Slopes and the placement of Greenwood cemetary. nice introduction of a new character series on the scene. | 3.0 |
| 6476 | I have gotten all of the books in this series and they have all been fantastic.I hope she reconsidered and continues with it.Don't want to spoil the book so I will not say why.Must read series. | 5.0 |
| 6477 | I thought this book was excellent and had a great story line. I ordered other books, written by Joshua Graham, because I enjoyed this one so much. I'd definitely recommend this one. | 5.0 |
| 6478 | Have not read it yet , but I am sure it is very good. I love Jack Reacher and all his adventures. | 4.0 |
| 6479 | This story was so much more than I expected. Norah ended up being one special girl and much stronger than she thought she was | 5.0 |
| 6480 | I wanted to try a new book and new author, well I did and was so pleasantly surprised by all three of her books. I loved all the characters, like everyone else, especially Tessa and Griffin! Their story was very touching and I wish they had more of a storyline in this book. This is a quick read that is riveting from the very beginning. | 5.0 |
| 6481 | Had not heard of this series, nor had I heard of author-Trina M. Lee. Ms. Lee has quite the imagination in the character,Alexa O'Brien. It does hold your attention at all times and you cannot put the Kindle down while reading it. I am currently reading the next book-# 5 and will be finished before the day is out. Have never been one to read of so many paranormalcreatures in any series- have really enjoyed them all. Cannot wait to get book # 6. | 5.0 |
| 6482 | I found this particularly interesting to me as an artist - It is built around a lot of information on how involved it was to produce art works in the "old days" - Takes place in Italy and talks about preparing a canvas and paint - As an artist it made me realize how lucky I am to be living today when I can just go to Dick Blick and get everything I need - bring it home in a bag - and begin to paint. In addition it is a well written story of a young woman who lives art and loves the wrong man and how difficult her life is because of her choices. I enjoyed it on both levels | 4.0 |
| 6483 | My usual reading is non-fiction -- typically with a half dozen books in various states of progress. When I do read fiction, that's almost never after having seen a movie based on the book. This time, though, my wife loaned me (thru Kindle) her Kindle version.Although I knew where the plot was going, I was not disappointed. If you enjoyed the movie(s), you are very likely to enjoy the book -- probably even somewhat more. (Katness is memorable from either medium.) | 5.0 |
| 6484 | This is a good short story. It involves love and murder and a surprise ending. I would suggest this to anyone who only has a little time, but wants a good short story they can finish in a hurry. | 5.0 |
| 6485 | I really enjoyed reading this book. Once I starting reading I could not put the book down. It was so well written I could almost picture what was happening in my head. Look forward to reading more of these books | 5.0 |
| 6486 | What can I say--I'm a fan. If you like police procedurals with a little sex thrown in, well, maybe lots of sex... :D But it's okay, 'cause Roarke and Eve are hot. There's humor, great sci-fi elements and a real mystery to solve. And don't forget Eve's stalwart sidekick--Peabody! | 4.0 |
| 6487 | Julie Cooper Brown’s Jillian is a uniquely different kind of read. This is a flash fiction written in the first person journal narrative style. By doing so, the author pulls the reader into the chaotic life of Jillian and her final days on earth. The reader experiences the conflict Jillian goes through as she tries to convince herself that her only option is to shoot her husband, to save him from a fate worse than death. The author keeps the suspense going until the end. This is a great short read that fans of that genre will enjoy. | 5.0 |
| 6488 | Interesting story set in very early America among early settlers in Virginia. An old story but so well told it is always new and interesting and worth while. | 5.0 |
| 6489 | I really enjoyed this book. I had a hard time putting it down. I would love to see a sequel to this one. | 5.0 |
| 6490 | I was not expecting a lot from The Viking. After all, it was a free download and I wasn't sure how many more battle scenes, revenge motivated vendettas, etc., filled with blood and guts I could take (obviously I have watched and enjoyed every episode of the History Channel's Viking). But surprise, surprise, Marti Talbott's The Viking is a different viking tale altogether; following the travails and experiences of a 14 year-old naive viking (Stefan) marooned all alone in Scotland after a failed viking raid. Stefan soon finds his "calling" as a much needed protector and savior to Jirvel (abandoned wife) and her young daughter Kannak. Together, they form a team and pseudo family unit to survive numerous obstacles associated with peasant life in the Scottish highlands.I found the story surrounding the lives of these characters, such as how Jirvel came to be abandoned and her history with the local Laird, the growth and maturation of Stefan and Kannak, and the subplots involving the need to change things in a male dominated dark ages society, very engaging. The book is more of a novelette or short story serving as a prequel to The Highlander Series. I had not heard or read any of The Highlander Series, but I will because I now care about Stefan, Kannak and Jirvel and want to know more about what happens to them. This book is an easy and fast read, which in the final analysis, means that the author succeeded in getting a reader (me) interested by writing a good yarn about young people growing up and finding how complicated love and life can sometimes be......which is why I gave the book 4 stars.The Viking won't satisfy a lust for blood and guts battles and may not even be entirely accurate or realistic in its depiction of life in Scotland during the chronological timeframe I assume it covers. But it is a great story, with well developed protagonists, that I think most any reader of historical fiction would enjoy as a change of pace, if nothing else. | 4.0 |
| 6491 | I wish I had the gift to create great stories make the reader want more! Since I don't have that capability Brenda Jackson does! She craft this story part of a 4 book series with other authors and she starts off with a bang! Take a journey as she tells the story of a stuffy boss and a quiet spirit get together. Very enjoyable read. | 5.0 |
| 6492 | This was a great read. Could not put it down. Ordered the continuing book 5 min. after I finished "A Brewing Storm". | 5.0 |
| 6493 | Overall, a decent book, but in some parts it seems like the author tries too hard to get a laugh. In comparison to Chelsea Handler's books, which is what made me but this one in the first place, it falls short. | 4.0 |
| 6494 | I loved this book. The whole series is great. I really enjoyed the author's portrayal of the battle between good and evil. I would recommend this series to everyone. | 5.0 |
| 6495 | WOW!!! I have enjoyed Victoria Michaels' contemporary romances. I've been waiting for her to release something new, and I was ecstatic to find out Concealed is a romantic-suspense/thriller, which is one of my favorite genres. Concealed absolutely gripped me! I was pulled in immediately in the prologue, and my heart kept racing until the very end!I love how the romance in Concealed is slow, simmering, and butterfly-producing. Sydney finds herself smitten with the small town of Elton with its handsome sheriff smitten with her! The connection between Sydney and Wade is written with charm and ease. Just thinking of their first kiss makes me all giddy! I love it when an author makes me feel that way, don't you?Concealed has everything that I want in a mystery thriller. There's a good reason why Sydney has been on the run, and the suspense kept my rapt attention page after page. The characters are all so likeable and well developed. The people Sydney works with are sincere and fun. Her neighbor is just full of awesome. Sydney's daughter is the cutest little thing. I ended up caring about them all! Plus, the pacing of the story is perfect and there were twists that I didn't see coming...goodness!If you're looking for a nail-biting, romantic thriller, I highly recommend Concealed. I consider this Victoria Michaels' BEST work thus far!Reviewed by Grace at Sweet Spot Book Blog. | 5.0 |
| 6496 | Rating is for Kindle version only.No links to Endnotes in Kindle version. No pics in Kindle version. | 2.0 |
| 6497 | Tallulah Alameda, or Tee to all her friends, is the best at what she does as a casino hostess at the amazing Crown Jewel casino in Las Vegas. She is a woman of detail, precision, able to grant her high rollers their every desire, within in reason of course, but the one thing she isn’t able to do is capture the heart of her gorgeous and very sexy boss, Leonidas Ryan. Even when she and her friends concoct Operation Leo and she throws herself at him in the hotel elevator, she is ready to do something she never does – give up.Leo has a problem. Besides the fact that he’s in charge of operations while his boss is away on his honeymoon, besides the fact that his employees are competing for a huge bonus and high rollers are planning fake weddings, he’s trying desperately to stay clear of his gorgeous and oh, so desirable favorite hostess, Tee Alameda. Leo’s dragon wants her but she’s not his mate so no matter how much he wants the human woman who makes his dragon roar, he can’t hurt Tee that way. He knows his dragon form will soon begin to fade, but can he give it up for the love of a human? But when he discovers she could be his mate after all, will Tee still want him once she learns the truth – that he and many of her friends are actually dragons?After reading LUCK OF THE DRAGON by Susannah Scott, I didn’t think she could top the amazing delight of dragons, their mysterious life, their relationship to gems, and their shifting and flying. I’ve always loved dragons and so Susannah’s dragons are an instant draw for me, but what she does with their stories, their hearts, and their falling in love is beyond good, it’s great.STOP DRAGON MY HEART AROUND by Susannah Scott is different, delightful, deliciously sexy, and Leo and Tee are a couple to cheer on from the start. Their banter, their arguments, their teasing, and their connection is unique, intriguing, and so satisfying when Tee finally comes around to giving herself over to her heart, instead of her fears. Each has their fears, their secrets, their mysteries, and their desire. All of which pull them together in an undeniable love that will soar as high as Leo’s dragon can take them.I highly recommend STOP DRAGON MY HEART AROUND by Susannah Scott to anyone who loves romance for romance sake. Even if you’re not into shape shifting heroes, try this one on for size, you just might surprise yourself and find that you’re as eager to see the dragons fly as I am. I can’t wait for more dragons from Susannah – Mei is going to have to give in to Darius sooner, or later, right? That's a whole other story.***eARC provided by author in exchange for an honest and unscripted review. | 5.0 |
| 6498 | Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Will for sure be buying the next installment . I would of course recommend to all friends | 5.0 |
| 6499 | template gardeing template diagram gardeing plan ~ initialize operating initializing ~~ analyst crop plan metrics ~~~ perspectives tiesBegan a gardening plan to use with the template diagram with the extended timing initialize operating initializing planto analysis crop plan metrics. Seeing how the gardening plan favors the paused timing pause intializing resumewhen it comes to the light package that gives nutrients of ambient light if a layer lighting model is usedto see the nutrient standards in layers. With the water of the gardening plan went with the timing initializing sound alarm pausingto see how the message passing would aid into the shifting process as it rollsover with iteration as the segments were gone over.Taking notes on the metrics of the gardening plan to see when and where the deployment of the light and water can curve thenotation constraints how the sequence communication can be used. What came across is the initialize operating initializing of the template diagram could be extended with the timing initialize operatiingplan analyst to see more the crop plan metrics in the initializing gardening plan when it comes to water and light usage.The subseconds of the lighting perspectives can become more known when the template referencing attributes are known with the attributes diagramframe points are gone over. Seeing the database interface how it plays into the subsecond lighting perspectives is optional when noticinghow the template can be split into two separate templates when concerning light and water. This tends to create a submachine templatesto notice the timing of the template rigid patterns with the sample requirements are gone over with the parameter messages gone over.Making out for just that a subsecond lighting perspectives that mixes with the water template to now two templates of co~interaction.It is helpful to see how the lighting perspectives are there to uncover shadow ties when the hue saturation of texture layers doactually blend in with opacity slider layers of the contrast slide to filter out the layer masks. This is the mid tone sliders of the crop planmetrics when the hue saturation mid tone sliders of the gardening plan becomes more noticable. For the lighting of the row column perspectiveswhen the light and water mix can pinpoint the point to points of the referencing perspectives of the transition segments. Giving a noticeof the parameter texture of the layers that blend among the row column as the top down quarter points are understood of the sliding layers now.The zooming in and out of the point by point of the template is there with the lighting perspectives to uncover the shadow ties.The frame points allow to zoom onto the point template frame among points to see the design process being used with the functional semantics.Zooming in & out point by point template frame zooming in & out point by point template frame.With the gardening plan in the metrics form the lighting perspectives give away the attribute lines that are among the parameter messagewhen the transition lighting perspectives are more known as the uncovering of the walkthrough object in the building blocks within the walkthrough activity diagram ~~seen as a Attributes Diagram to Verify validate objects in use.template gardeing template diagram gardeing plan ~ initialize operating initializing ~~ analyst crop plan metrics ~~~ perspectives ties | 4.0 |
| 6500 | This whole series is great and I can't wait for the next one. We like Micah already. Cool and level headed, keeping peace with his brothers. The overall plot (the one that runs the whole series) really advances in this book as we find out the past of Mrs. Miller. | 4.0 |
| 6501 | Jasinda Wilder never disappoints.... NEVER. Especially with this 1st book. I cannot wait to read the next 2 in the trilogy. I highly recommend this book. LOVE Jasinda Wilder!!!!! :) | 5.0 |
| 6502 | Wow, just Wow. This is an extremely emotional book to read. Definitely not for the faint of heart. Not your typically "happy ever after". With that said, I freakin loved this book. Twitch is really one messed up SOB, but Lexi held her own to him. Both characters are flawed, but somehow bring the best out of each other. Geez, I hope Belle Aurora does write a second book as I for one would like to see what happens. Loved, loved, loved this book. | 5.0 |
| 6503 | I ordered this for my four year old daughter for Easter, but after flipping through it I gave it to her immediately--it was so much fun that I couldn't wait. That turned out to be a good call--we have read it at least once a day since then, and we laugh every time. The text is funny in its own right, but the illustrations really steal the show. Cat is so expressive that the pictures greatly enhance the story. Lots of fun to read together. | 5.0 |
| 6504 | What an emotional rollercoaster ride these characters went though this book. Alexis and Damian characters were beautiful written by the author. So much passion and heartfelt emotions in their relationship though out the book. There are tears of pain for both characters. Thanks for writing this book it was beautiful story. | 4.0 |
| 6505 | Because I was an American literature teacher for over thirty years and am enamored by the 1920's and the lives of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, I ordered this book after reading a review in USA Today. I thoroughly enjoyed the parts about the writing if The Great Gatsby, but the connection to the murder was tenuous indeed. After a while, I'd just skip those sections. I already knew a fair amount about the crazy, hedonistic, self-absorbed life style of Scott and Zelda and found it interesting at first, but it got old reading about incident after incident. I would not recommend it to just the average reader. | 2.0 |
| 6506 | I didn't enjoy this book although she suffered under her fathers she was unable to be her own person. Sad Book/ | 3.0 |
| 6507 | I mourned the loss of Robert Asprin, also from Louisiana of late, and Michael Crichton. While there will be a long, long, long time before Michael Crichton's style will even be close to being emulated, Tony Dunbar has taken what is distinctly Asprin and has run with it!!!! His writing grabs you at the first sentence. It is fresh. It is frolicking. It is fast-paced good fun, elegantly written prose with believably slightly off characters. Asprin used co-writers sometimes........please, please, pretty please, Tony, don't do that. I do not like the phrase,"A breath of fresh air" but with Tony Dunbar's writing, I can breathe again. Thank you to infinity!!!!!!Penny | 5.0 |
| 6508 | We enjoyed the cook book due to the numerous options and easy to follow directions.Hope to use the recipes for many years. | 4.0 |
| 6509 | This was a great way to end the series, it was a great one. Enjoyed this book so much, Colton is amazing and a fighter! | 5.0 |
| 6510 | This was our book club selection. Don't believe I would have ever chosen to read just based on the title. From the title, I expected something sappy, laden with romance, and proper characters. This book far surpassed my expectations. Instead, I was introduced to a chronically flawed group of misfits, struggling with some very real issues. Flowers brought levity to an otherwise dark existence. It was an easy read. I couldn't put it down. Stayed up into wee hours reading. | 5.0 |
| 6511 | 5 STARS GOOD READ PAGE TURNER VERY SATISFIED GREAT AUTHOR... YOU CANT HAVE THE CAKE AND EAT IT TOO. ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. LOVE TRUST COMMITMENT LOYALTY... HEART BREAK AFFECTION HAPPINESS | 5.0 |
| 6512 | I am in tears! Omg. This book was amazing! The things I learned! Wow! I can't even believe it and I know it's going to take a minute! Karmel you did your thing with this series! | 5.0 |
| 6513 | My friend's two and a half year old enjoyed it but it didn't capture her attention too long. The canine she liked best of course was the one that howled but maybe it was my acting that enhanced her enjoyment. Fortunately for the neighbors, my dogs did not join me in the musical presentation. By all means, get this for your child and get ready to perform! | 5.0 |
| 6514 | I thought the book was well written and you wanted the characters to win but the book ended to abruptly for me. I felt like the book was unfinished. | 3.0 |
| 6515 | I really enjoyed this new author. Kate Douglas spoke of her and I read the first chapter & hit buy with one click. I look forward to more books in what I hope is a new series. Thank you Kate, & Paige! | 5.0 |
| 6516 | ao ao simple to make..I used black but any color would work...I have my eyes on some yarn to make another | 4.0 |
| 6517 | If you liked America on The Selection, you won't on this one. What the hell girl, make a decision! Something is off about those values. It was repetitive: America screws up, is forgiven, she screws up again, somehow stays, etc. It had good moments though and I still want (desperately) to read The One. | 3.0 |
| 6518 | Fr. Barron has done a wonderful job of taking this time of Advent to a new level. He brings his experiences and knowledge into his writings to help us develop more devoutly thru this time of preparation for the Christ child. | 5.0 |
| 6519 | A fantastic series with strong characters and inventive storytelling.The take is of the FRobin Hood legend, but a much darker Robin here, and the story is told by Alan Dale. Cleverly the stories are mainly about Alan but Robin is a regular presence.Here the author ties up quite a few loose ends from previous books and sets the gang off in pusuit of the legendary Holy Grail. Alan needs it for his dying wife and who knows why Robin wants it....Amongst the usual clever storytelling we have an interesting take on Little John and Friar Tuck which will make you re-assess them in ways you may not have considered.Angus Donald is a very talented author and has found the perfect platform for his talents. Very highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 6520 | Really enjoyed James Rollins "The Kill Switch." Fast moving with action on practically every page. Thank you James Rollins for writing it. | 5.0 |
| 6521 | Well written and well edited story of unexpected quality. The main character is not your typical focus which helps to make this a very enjoyable read. While I am no history specialist the information certainly feels valid and well researched. The book as a whole is entertaining and informative. I like the flow of the plot and would easily recommend this to readers of historical fiction. I received an evaluation copy in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influenced my opinion, which may not mirror your own. No compensation has been (or will be) received beyond the evaluation copy. | 4.0 |
| 6522 | I loved this book. I am Norvegian an love to read about the nordic ountries. The book gives a lot of facts and is at the same times written with humor and irony. As i fond it slanderous, I am surprised that the author has not has lawyers . on his neck. I recommend this book to all my friends | 5.0 |
| 6523 | Saffron is trying to support a disabled mother after her older brother ran out on them a while back, and stripping at the Prairie Devils night club is the only way she can think of to make the kind of money she needs to keep afloat. After a few run-ins with the rival Grizzlies MC, Saffron's caught Blaze's attention for good, affording her Prairie Devils MC protection, but a brother newly returned and sporting Grizzlies colors isn't helping matters. As in the other stories in this series, both the hero and heroine in this story are unapologetic and brutal about exacting their vengeance, and I think it is refreshing to see a female wear such feelings and actions without appearing too petulant (usually vengeance is a man's domain, but these stories tweak that a bit). Saffron wasn't innocent or clean-cut, she had a bit of dirt in her past and it made her very real for me. Blaze could be selfish and a bit of a brute, but once he made his decision, his devotion to Saffron was awesome and I liked his determination. I hope Tank and Emma's story is next! Great series!Note: This book was provided to me by the author for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 6524 | What an amazing story! Loved it and have gone on to read more on the subject. They should do a movie just on her. | 5.0 |
| 6525 | Summary:A class of sophomores receive their annual flu shot and all of a sudden develop the ability to hear each others thoughts. Each student can now communicate telepathically and find out about all of the thoughts going on around them. For some, this causes a lot of hurt as secrets are revealed, but mostly, they all learn a lot.My thoughts:I was really impressed with this novel. I was expecting a fun, light read, and this fits that bill. I wasn't expecting the creativity and humor involved. The narration is told through a "we" character. Since all of the characters are able to share thoughts, then the narrator is really all of the teens. They all have unique characteristics, so they are easily distinguishable, but they also all know everything about one another and share that knowledge together with the audience. There is a fairly large cast to keep up with, but I never felt like I missed something or didn't know who had an individual thought that was incorporated into the "we". I almost want to teach the book to investigate the omniscient. What better way to understand what the "all knowing" narrator is like that with this type of character set? Also, I figured that I would get some chuckles as secrets were revealed, but I didn't expect the snarky one liners that caused quite a few snickers. I was impressed by the quick set-ups that the author uses to deliver these jokes. It reminds me of my classroom. There are always students that are very quick on the uptake and clever with their responses. This classroom apparently has a student or two that also do that.Overall, this is a very fun book that I would recommend to most of my girls, especially the ones that read Gossip Girl or the IT girl series. | 5.0 |
| 6526 | I was initially captivated with the story about Nola finding a woman's body in the park while jogging, her boyfriend issues and move to Soline's condo. I loved her investigation methods and relationship with friends but it did slow down a bit with too much focus on her personally before getting back to more work at investigating. It didn't really hold interest...just sort of in and out but the story did become more interesting about 3/4 through. It's a good book, just not a page turner. | 3.0 |
| 6527 | Lavender Tells good stories, stories that you want to read over and over. I loved the characters in this book and unlike in the first book Kiss Of Ice where the hero is the pursuer in the this one the heroine is more aggressive and pursues the hero with a single minded purpose sometimes it was painful to watch her chase a rather reluctant hero but nonetheless there was never a dull moment. I really liked the story and cannot wait for the author's next book. | 4.0 |
| 6528 | It's a great story. Instead of a love triangle it looks like it's going to be quadruple love mess. I love that it's a continuation. | 5.0 |
| 6529 | Enjoyed reading this book, it was fast paced and definitely kept my attention. Didn't see the end coming which is a nice surprise! The president brings in an outside group of ex-military patriots (SSI) to clean up the government - something we would all love to see! However, they don't get far before an unrelated attack kills the vice president, injuries the first lady and kills/injures many civilians. SSI shifts focus and the action never stops. Would recommend this book and I will be reading more by this author.This is the first book I have read in this series and I rated a 4 (would give a 4.5 it possible) because I did not feel the commarderie between the main characters, the author spells it out but could improve a little on the interactions between the men. Of course, it may just be because I did not read the previous books.Would recommend this book and I will be reading more by this author. | 4.0 |
| 6530 | This book comes on the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of Glenn Tinder's classic work, The Crisis of Political Imagination. Tinder's book dealt with mass disintegration and the isolation of the individual, along with the failure of the four main classifications of political thinking (liberalism, democracy, socialism and conservatism) to deal with the alienation of great numbers of people from political life specifically and society in general. Sadly, political imagination continues to be in crisis a half century after it was diagnosed by Tinder.Micklethwait and Wooldridge are editors of the Economist (" a global weekly magazine written for those who share an uncommon interest in being well and broadly informed"). They describe what they call three and a half revolutions in the evolution of government and the state:1. Thomas Hobbes and the Nation-State2. John Stuart Mill and the Liberal State3. Beatrice Webb and the Welfare State4. Milton Friedman's Paradise LostHobbes' contribution was to describe Leviathan, in which the first duty of the state is to be powerful enough to provide law and order. The power of the state frees man from misery and makes human civilization possible. Prior to the existence of the state, man was tossed between fear and greed into an existence that was, by its very nature, brief and brutish. By giving up some of his autonomy to the state, man could work and survive without having to defend himself at every turn from his fellow human beings.Mill feared Leviathan nearly as much as (or even more than) he feared his fellow man. He was born into a family of Victorian intellectuals who devoted their lives to fashioning an alternative to domination by Britain's landed aristocrats and Anglican clergymen. (One need only to read the works of Thomas Hardy and Charles Dickens to understand the problems created by the British aristocracy.) His father, James Mill, believed that Britain's traditional overlords were threats to liberty, reason and effort. The public had traded fear of fellow man for tyranny of the state. If one lost his job, he would lose his right to vote and was consigned to semipenal workhouses which were developed to discourage idleness and provide incentives to work and save. Mill argued that the government should have as little as possible a role in the general business and interests of the people.Webb is known as the godmother of the welfare state, which was designed to provide citizens with an "enforced minimum for a civilized life," thereby creating a ratchet toward ever-bigger government. Her object was to train intellectuals and functionaries to staff an ever-increasing administrative machine. Failure to follow the dictates of the state could lead to fines and imprisonment. The administrative state, being unelected and beyond the reach of the people, became a fearful master whose self-interest trumped the interests of the common man.Friedman's economic philosophy caught the eye of Margaret Thatcher, lending intellectual support to the idea of dismantling many aspects of the administrative state by privatizing state-run enterprises, cutting taxes, giving vouchers to parents for schools, etc. In the United States, Ronald Reagan also came under Friedman's influence, declaring in his First Inaugural Address that "Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem."The authors suggest, very strongly and with intellectual support, that democratic politicians will always pander to their electorates - and thus build up deficits and underinvestment in infrastructure - a worry that has proven to be painfully accurate. They note that modern nation-states cannot pursue democracy, national self-determination and globalization simultaneously. The result is conflict among the people and increasing regulation of all aspects of life, in direct opposition to the principles upon which constitutional governments were founded.I heartily recommend this book for anyone who is interested in learning how we got where we are politically and who want to know what needs to be done to free us from the looming administrative straitjacket. It will be well worth their time to read what the authors have to say. | 5.0 |
| 6531 | If you love Kristen Ashley then you will love this book. Jenn and Jack are the hottest couple. This book will not leave you disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 6532 | As always once you start a James Rollins book it is hard to put down! I am constantly amazed with the story line and historical detail that go into his books! Can't wait till the next one! | 5.0 |
| 6533 | This story started off very slowly. I was tempted to stop reading. It picked up some and had a happy ending but it is not one of my favorite books by Grace Hill. The local jargon was too heavy, difficult to comprehend. | 3.0 |
| 6534 | These are amazing insights from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. They take you deeper into the meaning of Torah. It is a companion for any Jewsih home | 5.0 |
| 6535 | A personal and humane story based on George Mallory's two loves, Everest and his wife. Mallory loved climbing from an early age and this developed into an obsession, even when an understanding wife and family came along. Archer explores this tussle between the two loves and captures the extreme physical conditions and dangers of climbing in the Himalayas. Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 6536 | Sometimes you just need a good light read. Something that makes you laugh even when you know the story isn't remotely plausible. This is it. Enjoy. | 4.0 |
| 6537 | The road to happily ever after is not always smooth nor is there only one way to reach your final destination. Allie and Ben have it all. Or so it would seem until a revelation changes everything she thought she knew about her husband, Ben, and their marriage. Thank goodness longtime family friend, Jake, is there to help her pick of the pieces when her world shatters. Will she have the courage to get back on that crazy carousel of "once in a lifetime love" for another ride? Jake certainly hopes so and he pulls out all the stops to ensure that Allie gets her happily ever after...again. | 5.0 |
| 6538 | BROTHER SPOKE 16 LANGUAGES PHOTO MEM THIS IS FIRST BOOK TO COVER ALL AND EXPLAIN CLEARLY WHAT CONTENTS R W/O TAQIYA AND WHERE--- | 5.0 |
| 6539 | loved it!! filled with love, tears, and over the top passion!!!! you will fall more in l o 've with Alex and Olivia!!! and every time I read " OLIBIA" every one of my heart strings are pulled!!! can't wait for book 3 so hurry!!!! | 5.0 |
| 6540 | When a game becomes more than a game when you fall for a player but then reality takes over and everything changes for Tess (Angel). She falls off the grid and finds Axel (Arion) for help since she is hiding and running. When she starts to feel again things change and she feels like running due to not trusting Axel and needs to take time but then her past finds her and trouble finds her but instead of running she is strong and stands up. | 4.0 |
| 6541 | I give this book 4 stars. At first,I had a hard time getting into the book .. Learning about Malcom then Evie Their lives seem to be back and forth with conflict with each other. Then, Malcom dies and then you feel all the emotions from Evie’s loss.Evie has a hard time accepting that her ex boyfriend was no longer living.She then meets Lucius .. He is gorgeous and wealthy and everything that Evie could care less about. But their chemistry is off the charts. Evie struggles to keep her distance from Lucius. This book offers a lot of drama.. For me alot of confusion. But the end result was good . The book was well written. Just not my normal read!!One Quote that stuck out to me was :“And he was away again, playing me like a piano, as a master. He inspired sensations I never knew existed.”HeatherThat was the hottest line in the book. It didn’t give you sizzle till the end of the book. Was more contemporary sifi/romance. Jessica wrote a excellent story. | 4.0 |
| 6542 | What a great read I enjoyed this take on vampires and wolves living together as a pack. The characters were very like able . | 4.0 |
| 6543 | The title of my review sums Adam up nicely I think. I find that I've enjoyed each addition to the series more than the previous entry so hopefully Slade's book will get a 5 star review from me. The only things that stopped me from giving this one a 5 star review were:1. The book was too short-I finished it in one day. Still a good value for $2.99, but I wish it was longer2. There were enough typos in the book to be annoying. I wish the editing had been a little tighter, although it may have been the readers' fault clamoring for a book release.Overall, I enjoyed Adam immensely and unlike other reviewers a great part of my enjoyment of the series is that the other characters feature prominently in all the books. I don't think this detracts from the main character's story, but gives a complete picture of each of the characters' lives. Keep writing Teresa! I'll keep buying! | 4.0 |
| 6544 | Super hot and sexy...what more could you ask for! I love Alysin (aka Sin) and Jolie are like friends you would love to have and Mr. BE what can I say about him but WOW! Looking forward to the next book! | 5.0 |
| 6545 | I soooooo Loved this book from the jump to the end.This is a great book.I was on edge reading every page. | 5.0 |
| 6546 | We have read the previous three books in the Threshold Series (The Blue Door, The Hidden Deep, and The Broken Window). I have been reading the series with my 9 year old daughter. We have been enjoying the story of Prissie Pomeroy.Prissie is a teenager who is able to see and interact with angels. She becomes best friends with one, Koji, and has numerous other friends in her community that she discovers to be angels as well. In this book, we see the farewells of many dear friends but the blooming of beautiful relationships with others.The book focuses on Prissie's saying good bye to her friend Koji, as well as the further development of her friendship with the young man Ransom. The most interesting story line with in the book is the interactions with Adin, a fallen angel that has been tormenting Prissie for some time.I think I like the series because even though it is about angels, Kinde always points the characters and the readers back to God who is the only one worthy of devotion. Time and again, we see how easily we can fall from following God's desire and how he provides people or angels to guide us back to his purpose.I don't know if the book would be as enjoyable as the first read of the series, I would recommend starting with the short story Angels All Around and then The Blue Door.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” | 4.0 |
| 6547 | I enjoyed this story. On to the next one. Really looking forward to reading more from this author. Thank you. | 5.0 |
| 6548 | It was just okay due to not being fond of the writing style. I couldn't help but skip some parts just to get through it. Written okay so others might like. | 3.0 |
| 6549 | I did enjoy the book, but I know that a lot of conversations had to be made up after so many years. Also, while Cary is painted in a rather bad light, and I have no idea if it is deserved since he is dead, Ms. Cannon also paints herself in an unflattering way. She points out several lies she told him and tells of some embarrassing behavior she inflicted on him. The book tells a lot of Ms Cannon's story and I would have preferred to have more about Grant. | 3.0 |
| 6550 | One of my favorite books of all time. Jamie McGuire never disappoints me. The only thing disappointing is not finding this book sooner. | 5.0 |
| 6551 | This is a good devotional. I would recommend it. I enjoy the everyday life that some of them talk about. I use it everyday.This is not my 1st devotional that i used | 4.0 |
| 6552 | 1. It's light reading.2. It's clean - no fowl language, light on sex3. It's engaging.4. I love Gnarly. I have a smaller version (Pommy)5' I would recommend the Mac Faraday stories to all ages.6. I have 6. Are there any More? | 4.0 |
| 6553 | If there was a rating between three and four stars I would have given this book 3 1/2 stars. It's MUCH better than 'just OK' and I do 'like it' but the main drawback is that the author focuses stitches that not all machines have. I have an older Bernina and a newer (lower-end model) Janome that have plenty of embroidery stitches between them but many of the samples and exercises shown in this book rely on stitches neither of my machines have. I've seen a lot of the stitches shown in the book on newer top of the line 'embroidery' machines but it would be nice to have a book like this that did not presume one has or can afford a machine that can range from several thousand $$$$ to $15000.00 for a deluxe machine.I will get some good use from the book but it will involve a lot of careful consideration of which stitch patterns I can use to substitute for others. It would have been nice if the book cover (or description) included info on which brands and models of embroidery machines were represented in the assignments. | 4.0 |
| 6554 | I can't believe I waited this late in life to read Ray Bradbury. Such beautiful language. There was something dreamlike about his writing. | 5.0 |
| 6555 | Always a perfect read for me. I love this series. I find the Maisie Dobbs books to be some of the best I've ever read as far as character development, plot, intrigue, etc. I'm also learning a little more history and more about England. Although these books are detective type stories with some level of suspense, they are at the same time soothing and calming. They make me want a hot cup of tea. I love Maisie's values, intelligence, and caring. Although she is a fictional character, one wants to know more about her and wishes the best for her. | 5.0 |
| 6556 | I would not be able to finish this book. T he story seemed complicated with many characters. But as I read I became more enveloped into the story, I learned that this is a very clever and well written story. I could not put the book down. I will purchase and read other books by this author.and find that I am excited to follow Hiresha's adventures. | 4.0 |
| 6557 | It was new and refreshing, it was very creative and I would highly trained recommend it. It was a much different plot. | 5.0 |
| 6558 | For any player of these massive work multi side quest GOY games. Helps to find secretes, and hidden side quests that you may miss even after multiple play throughs. Only wish this book was not so hard to find. Must have for any Vault 101 travelor. | 5.0 |
| 6559 | Vegan Recipes in 30 Minutes is more than just a cookbook. It delves into what being vegan actually means including foods a person should avoid and the foods available on a vegan diet. A vegan diet is really a way of life and looks at not just what food is put into the body but also at how vegans respect animals and the environment. What is great about this book is how it really walks through all the steps on how to incorporate a vegan diet into a person’s life. The recipes and ingredients are budget-friendly, and most recipes contain 10 ingredients or less. These recipes take no longer than 30 minutes to prepare and make and contain no processed foods. This cookbook gives a realistic approach to veganism and includes ways of incorporating all the vitamins and nutrients a person needs to have a healthy life. What is also great about this book is it includes what foods and ingredients shelves should be stocked with, how to get started, a conversion chart, and enough recipes to cover breakfasts, snacks, sides, and main courses. And the beautiful illustrations that accompany the recipes make them even more scrumptious! This is definitely worth a read for someone choosing a vegan lifestyle. | 5.0 |
| 6560 | Craig Johnson does a good job of presenting cases for Walt Longmire to solve. They are intriguing and thought stimulating. Junkyard Dogs fits right in, and will not disappoint the reader. It's one of those novels you do not want to put down. | 4.0 |
| 6561 | Heather's review Jul 01, 14 edit5 of 5 starsbookshelves: currently-readingRead on July 01, 2014I am in love....yep in love....Owen Freaking Maxwell, swoon worthy. 5 stars is not enough for this book! I'm thinking that this was a completely knock out of the park home run to the moon.Where do I even start, I'm at a loss. I know everyone has a fantasy where they meet some stranger and sparks just instantly fly...come admit it...lol.Owen sexy firefighting playboy is lost and broken hearted. His heart was ripped out, so to get over this is he doesn't get involved, only one night stands.Olivia has had her heart ripped to shreds and needs to do some healing of her own. So when her friend suggests she come to Seattle to attend the Psychology convention and to have a little fun with her, she agrees.When Olivia meets this sex god at the airport bar, sparks fly! Little do they realizes that soon they will have a unforgettable flight that will change the course of their lives. Chemistry is undeniable and something is igniting these hearts. After a hot weekend they return to their lives in New York, will that be the end or are they in for more?kAll the characters in this book are believable and relatable. I love his friends Marc, Travis and Tanner. Her friend Charley and her brother are perfect. This book and writing are flawless and it has depth. The heartache and relationship issues both have are true to real life. Sometimes love is scary and that's just part of being in love even when you don't want to recognize that."You ever have those moments that you know are going to be etched in your mind until the day you die? A moment that is so perfect, so right so...beautiful? This is one of those unbelievably rare moments for me."~~~Owens thoughtsSo many scenes that I loved in this book...my favorite one that is hilarious to me was at the firehouse and Tanner standing watching a show. Funny! So many sexy scenes between them that had me panting...bathrooms will never look the same...ha ha!This book was steamy, sexy, funny, erotic, sweet, and down right freaking fantastic! I laughed, swooned, fell in love and cried. This is unfreaking believable!!!! Can't wait for the next book in the series. Definitely a fan oh yes!*received in exchange for honest review*flag | 5.0 |
| 6562 | This book was just what I needed. It is Biblically based, simply and the three principals are powerful. I would recommend it to any wife wanting to improve her relationship with her husband. | 4.0 |
| 6563 | Good gardening book on method of gardening, specifically gardening in Texas, which is what I was looking for. This is a new interest for me, and a skill set I should have learned from my father before he passed away. | 5.0 |
| 6564 | I truly enjoyed this story! The chemistry between Finnley and Collin was amazing and the steamy scenes were truly on fire. I felt like we could have had a little more about Jordan in there, but that's just me wanting to know every little detail about characters. I'm not sure how many pages this was, but it seemed on the shorter side. | 4.0 |
| 6565 | Excellent! All three women had stories and challenges but totally different. It was really a page turner for me. Good writing! | 2.0 |
| 6566 | Characters well described - made alive - settings also excellent - I feel the sorrow and joy of the incidents and people in the book | 5.0 |
| 6567 | Ms. Campbell ratchets up the creep factor in this second book in the Horrorscape series. Gavin, or GM, as he calls himself, has turned freakish whack job into an art form. I know the book is a chess game, but to this reader, it kind of felt like playing Clue with Hannibal Lector: You know who did it (or is going to do it) but you have to figure out which weapon and in what room.Val has grown up a bit but still suffers PTSD from the mental trauma inflicted by Gavin her freshman year. With some reticence, Val agrees to go to a party with her boyfriend and a couple of friends. Soon after arriving, she realizes the host is not who he seems. GM is Gavin, although his appearance is different than when she last saw him. He has invited two sets of kids (teams)- one set wearing white and one set wearing black. Then the chess game begins.As the game wears on, the players all realize that GM is playing for real and that their lives are in danger. Val and her friends must get out of that house and away from GM as soon as they can. GM's overconfidence in his ability to seduce Val and his misinterpretation of her wants is his ultimate downfall. The ending leaves possibilities wide open for book three.(less) | 5.0 |
| 6568 | You MUST read this book. It is a great first book in this series and i bet I've read it 3 or 4 times! Read all the series. Author CD Hussey is fantastic!!! | 5.0 |
| 6569 | This is the first by this Author I have read and I am now hooked! I want to read everything she writes! She wrote the characters so well. I understood them and got their personalities. Felt like I knew them and I love that when reading a book. This sucked me in and left me wanting more! I caught myself thinking about them days later. Impatiently waiting for the next book! | 5.0 |
| 6570 | 30 Day Shred Diet Concept is a great motivator that many of us need after the long winter. Cathy Wilson discusses many weight loss issues, from how long to exercise each day (not long! just an hour) to what foods to eat/avoid, how to indulge without making a mess of the whole diet, how to build lean muscle and become healthier in the process. A great book written in a very informal voice and with wonderful humor. Yes, Ms. Wilson, now I get it. I'm not a bear, and I'm ready to stop acting like one. Thanks for the reminder! Five stars! | 5.0 |
| 6571 | Ever since I read the first book in this series I was hooked. Therefore I have waited for each new release with such longing and excitement in the next chapter in all things Nora. You always got a glimpse of things that started her love for Soren but this book gave the reader what was needed to fill in all the gaps. I have always felt such an emotional attachment to Nora and Soren and wanted to know what started it all. Well...this book gave me that and so much more. Wow....I can't tell you enough how much I enjoyed this book. Nora finds herself in the cottage and NIco shows up to be with her. At the time he is just what she needed and he tries to convince her she is all he needs. Together they share in each other while Nora tells NIco about his father Kingsley but the only way to do that is to start at the beginning and that includes how she and Soren began. It was a deeply moving story for me and Tiffany Reisz goes beyond anything I could have ever imagined in the telling of Nora and Soren's story. It made me feel happy....sad...and most of all the love they shared for each other. Beautifully written and adding Nico into the mix was brilliant. If you haven't read the series start with the first book since it all leads to The Saint. You won't be disappointed and its so much more than just about the BDSM. Simply amazing is what this entire series is and I can't wait to get my hands on the next book. Highly recommend! | 5.0 |
| 6572 | Teruka, you did the thing with Yuri. OMG!!! I just couldn't put it down. A striper at night & lawyer by day, she is a beast. I don't trust Sin & she should be careful of him. Bring on the next part.Shelli, Cattleya didn't have a chance with a mother like her & a dirt bag for a sister. She couldn't catch a break anywhere. I think her best friend knew what was going on with the sister & Santos. Like the title say "Backstabbing Bitches", bring on part 2. You have a fan for life, both of you. | 5.0 |
| 6573 | This is different from the normal oversized, BIG stories normally associated with the Avengers titles of the last few years but it still has a major scale feel to it.I was never a big Shang Chi/Master of Kung Fu fan but you don't need to be to enjoy the story or his role in it. | 5.0 |
| 6574 | I really enjoyed reading this book. Very good outline of the trilogy and the love story was beautiful and different. I could relate so well to Iona. Down to earth and an optimist. Definitely a great joy to read and will start "Shadow Spell" right away :-) | 5.0 |
| 6575 | The prologue grabbed my attention but that was about it. The two characters don't even meet each other until page 75 or so. The story went on and on without any action. I read up to page 175 and decided nothing was really happening in the story so I quit. | 2.0 |
| 6576 | Shay Savage has done it again, this woman never disappoints. I honestly didn't know how this would be pulled off, Bastian and Evan Arden together in a death match. You must read Surviving Raine and the Evan Arden trilogy before this book!! I'm not one for leaving spoilers so ill just say this story won't disappoint, it will keep you edge the whole way through. There is plenty of steamy scenes the whole way through and plenty of Bastians oh so yummy moodiness, oh and did I mention the sexy "certified nut" Evan Arden is in here too?? (Evans words not mine)Please Ms. Savage we need more Bastian and Evan!!! | 5.0 |
| 6577 | It quickly became apparent to me when I took this class that Diff. Eq. was past my level of competence in Mathematics; I got through the class by the grace of a pretty good teacher and some help from a classmate who had a better grasp of the material than I did (thanks, Renee) but I don't think that my problem was caused by any flaws in the book. As a result, while I'm not qualified to speak to the accuracy of the book, or the technical merit of it, I can say that in terms of following a reasonably well-organized format, and having few if any proofreading flaws in the writing, as well as a good variety of post-chapter exercises for the student, this is a very good textbook. | 4.0 |
| 6578 | What a beautiful love story! More than that though, Molly just rocks. Even though it was a novella, it captured my heart! I love Coen! | 5.0 |
| 6579 | This book is a wild read. It has action adventure, bombs, bullets, and so much history to go with the story. I love fact based historical fiction. You see, I never give five star ratings because I almost always feel that the writer should have done more. This book reads like a Wilke Collin novel, more along the lines of Greenmantle. If you've read Wilke Collin you'll know what I mean. If you haven't you can download the Kindle versions free. Start with "The Thirty Nine Steps" then to Greenmantle. | 5.0 |
| 6580 | I really enjoyed this book. I can't wait to read the next book in the series and hope the third one releases soon. | 5.0 |
| 6581 | I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest reviewWow! I absolutely loved Evolution: SAGE book two in The Evolution Series. I'm not even sure how to review it since I don't think I really can without major spoilers. It continues right where Evolution: ANGEL left off, which was a bad place for main character Candace. I don't know how it's possible, but I liked this second book even better than the first.Interesting characters, intriguing plot twists, and nonstop action make Evolution: SAGE a real winner. I like the introduction of the shadow organization HEX. It blurs some lines and not only creates extra tension for the ANGELS, but also plants that seed of doubt. I loved that this novel focused more on the tumultuous relationship between Candace and Jackson. The real strength in this novel is the character development and interactions.The ending wasn't really an ending as much as the mother of all cliffhangers. I'm glad I have book three in my possession, though I lament the fact that work will keep me away from it for a few days. | 5.0 |
| 6582 | The book was not engaging because of a good read, it was engaging because I kept thinking, why is this book so long and nothing going on. The ending was unfinished. May have been writer's first book. | 3.0 |
| 6583 | Is there anything Michelle can't write?Rock Star ✓Paranormal ✓Wrestler ✓✓I am a huge sucker for the fighters. Any type; boxer, MMA or wrestlers. So when I first heard that Michelle was writing a book about a wrestler I literally jumped for joy! And she did not disappoint me at all!This book was fantastic! The plot was well written, the characters were lovable, the villains made you want to throat punch somebody and the romance was off the charts!! I can't wait for everyone to meet and fall in love with Xavier. | 5.0 |
| 6584 | I love Ann`s books and this is another great one. The background on the Stackhouse family was heartbreaking. I hope Peggy sue will someday reveal the rest of this sad story. | 5.0 |
| 6585 | It was interesting but I didn't like the ending, which pretty much left you hanging. That's it, don't have anything else to say. | 3.0 |
| 6586 | The story was very, very interesting, no sugar coating, many little things I did not know , obviously a lot of research. The times were very corrupt, people were treated rather badly by the Romans, life had no value. | 5.0 |
| 6587 | I usually always enjoy Mr. Silver's books, however, all the American bashing, as well as the bashing of other countries that does not always agree with Israeli policy, does get tiresome. The Israelis themselves are considered a terrorist organization by many, but Mr. Silva would have us believe they are always in the right no matter what. The story line itself is intriguing and captivates the imagination. with his descriptive form of writing one finds oneself right in the mix and you can almost believe you are there at that moment. | 4.0 |
| 6588 | I know that I can buy the individual comics but I like waiting for the volume compilation. It's worth the wait. This is a great series. | 5.0 |
| 6589 | My review is based on an Advance Reading Copy (ARC), what used to be called "galleys". In this particular case, the ARC is loaded with all kinds of errors which I presume have been corrected in the final print version. The various errors made reading difficult, but I will not penalize the author for that.Author Baime has undertaken a gigantic task here, telling the complex stories of the relationship between the then richest man in the world, Henry Ford, his son Edsel; the politics of being an American company dealing with the Germans in the 1930s; the transformation of America's consumer economy into a war economy; the unprecedented mobilization of the American people; creating a manufacturing plant on a scale never before imagined; mass producing one of the most complex machines the world had ever seen, the B-24 bomber, in massive quantities; the air war in Europe and the European war in general . . . and more.The author has done a good job of weaving all this together into a readable popular history. He is handicapped by his own limited command of the English language and his writing skills and style. Neither of those impediments, though, are anywhere near fatal. They just make life difficult for the reader.Baime has done his research. In fact, amateur history buffs like myself will find little new here. People interested only in the war will fnd the first 60 pages frustrating as they are a mini-biography of Henry Ford, a man who has merited huge volumes dedicated to him.Overall, though, I think this is a good read for anyone who is interested in WWII and how it came to be that the United States did indeed become the "arsenal of democracy", which began life as a line in a Franklin Roosevelt speech and in an amazingly short period of time, became a reality. That transformation was in fact something we will never see again.Baime is not the easiest to read, but he has done his homework and does tell a more than adequate story. He might have benefited from narrowing his scope and by being more careful in his choice of words, but overall this is an informative and interesting popular history of a complex time in human history.Jerry | 4.0 |
| 6590 | Sikandar's book is packed with helpful suggestionslike naming highly popular book categories ; such as,romance and cooking. The author lists popularniches i.e. "how to be successful" and "how to cook".The author lists auxiliary services like "Fiverr.com"where services can be purchased for $5.00. Thereare Adword services to help categorize your booklike the "Adwords Keyword Planner".One of the most useful parts of the book is Sikandar'slist of Amazon reviewers-all cross referenced to theapplicable links. The book also helps in utilizingthe Kindle Directories. Finally, did you know thatThursday and Saturday are good days for offeringfreebies on Kindle?Overall, the book is well constructed for deliveringvaluable information for increasing sales. At this price,the book is a solid value. | 5.0 |
| 6591 | GOES TO SHOW YOU CAN TELL A GOOD BOOK BY ITS COVER,MYSTERY ABOUNDS IN THIS THRILLER! Buy it you can't go wrong ! | 3.0 |
| 6592 | She is good at telling the story in details without going way off track. I can't wait for the next one. I am so hooked on these books. Love the details of the story and all the funny moments. | 4.0 |
| 6593 | I'm 62% into the book (according to my kindle... thank GOD for that feature) and I literally pulled up the reviews to see if I was some type of mutant because I'm ready to slam my head against the wall just so I can make sure this book didn't bore me to death, but turns out I'm in good company. This book is SO UNBELIEVABLY REPETITIVE and just downright boring. Done and done. Don't waste your time... but if you do, don't say I didn't warn you. | 1.0 |
| 6594 | Amber Rules, Book 1 in the Hollywood Rules series, is a hot read with sass and sizzle! Mel Curtis combines her knowledge of basketball with her humor and wit in this entertaining tale. Full of quips and quirks from a colorful cast of characters, Amber Rules will delight fans of Hollywood gossip and reality TV!I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. All thoughts expressed are my own and no monetary compensation was received. | 4.0 |
| 6595 | Nice perspective on the story of Jesus. I had enjoyed it years ago and sent the kindle version to a friend for her trip. A great travel or beach read! | 5.0 |
| 6596 | I've tried several of these recipes. Yummy. | 5.0 |
| 6597 | Loved reading the Chase series. I could just imagine this really happening. Very erotic and very very enjoyable to read. | 5.0 |
| 6598 | I love being healthy and this book has helped me in achieving that. This low carb diet book is full of recipes that are tasty and delicious. It is so uncomfortable carrying excess weight in your body. I have been fighting this for a long time and there has been a change since I started reading this book. The book is easy to read and the recipes are easy to follow.I recommend this book | 5.0 |
| 6599 | Everyone knows the story of the pilgrims landing in the new world and the struggles they faced, or do we.The first winter saw many of the colonists succumb to illness, far more than expected. In a land filled with inherent danger from the natives, wild animals and mother nature herself, something sinister is stalking the colonists.Parley seeks to understand the deaths and what is happening to the fragile little colony while protecting secrets of his own.This was a well woven story, filled with characters that I loved and hated. Several times I thought I had it all figured out, only to be surprised at the end.Excellent and highly believable alternate telling of the Pilgrims's arrival. | 4.0 |
| 6600 | II loved this book. Many twists and turns, humor galore, throw in a bit of romance and quirky characters and you have a killer book | 5.0 |
| 6601 | ...and very intriguing concepts in this one. Card games have always fascinated me. Design your own suit? Cool. Look at the parallels between a standard* deck and Tarot one? I'd almost love a book based on just that premise. (*the 'standard' decks in this book are far from standard).Concepts: play or be played, fate vs. self-determination --- sorry if that's a bit vague, but too much more would reveal the plot, which like a hand of cards has to reveal itself. Otherwise, where's the fun? | 4.0 |
| 6602 | This book was just okay. I picked up a few new pointers, so it was worth the quick read...I got it for free, so if I had to pay for it, it may not have been worth it. Best pointer is to turn off email notifications! I am free from others constantly interrupting my day until I am ready to listen and respond! | 3.0 |
| 6603 | This book provides biographies for a number of Americans that are noteworthy for their environmental activism in recent years. Some of these are rather colorful characters, and the author generally does a good job to fill the pages with interesting details about them.That being said, there are a number issues I have with the book.First I feel that it fails to keep the distance and objectivity that a good biographer should have from his subjects. The book is written in a activist, good guys vs. bad guys style that does not leave a whole lot of room for critical thinking.Second, the book is somewhat anticlimactic. It simply runs out of steam towards the end, the depiction of the the characters gets progressively shorter and shallower. Almost like the author had an assignment to cover x people and ran out of time to meet the deadline.Third, I really dislike the title. It sounds crummy, there is no obvious connection to the robber barons of yore, and it is misleading too, as many of the people in the book are not even rich. | 3.0 |
| 6604 | I was really happy to see that I could get such a nice collection for such a nice price. I love Jane Austen's major works and will be happy to read them again, but I am also looking forward to reading the other pieces included in this collection. It looks great on my reading app. I will definitely be looking for more collections like these for some of my other favorite classic authors! | 5.0 |
| 6605 | this book still has the most complete listing of recipes , techniques and handling instructions. Most of all , the explanations and research into exactly why you use each ingredient and what grade is still the most instructive. | 5.0 |
| 6606 | I got some great ideas from this ebook. It tend to mix things up converting recipes to my own taste and ingredients on hand. It was nice to get a lot of use out of this compared to the $ I gave spent on useless Paleo cookbooks. You can use many of these recipes as you main dish also. | 5.0 |
| 6607 | another great books that I have a n d will be reading again in the future. please keep up with the book . | 5.0 |
| 6608 | Loved the book. It encouraged me to start at the beginning of the series. I now have read the first two books. | 5.0 |
| 6609 | Not every relationship ends roughly. Some do, yes, and some don't. This book is obviously about the relationships that somehow never had that dramatic, hate-your-guts-forever ending. In my case, I have experienced both, a love that ended in a lifetime of hate, and a love, that never ended...If you give this book a chance, it is a very personal read. You have to replay in your mind past moments of joy and happiness, and equally reflect on what it was that caused you to go separate ways. Sometimes, you can backtrack, and return, and other times, it is no longer possible.As time and distance multiplies, it is most likely true what the great poet Robert Frost had to say, (quote) "Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh, Somewhere ages and ages hence...(end of quote)I recommend this book for anyone who has not "traveled" far away from a lost love, who is close in time and distance, so as to go back, if it is possible. In my case, this book comes much too late...I can no longer go back to my lost love... Instead...I must go forward to where I have found the greatest love of my life...my dear Gaby. This book gets a rating of 4 stars because there are people like myself for whom this book will be useful only as a pretext for a reflection. For others, however, this book is golden. I hope this book is a golden treasure for its readers, but for me, it comes too late, or maybe, it simply tells my story...Reviewed by Thomas Jerome BakerAuthor ofHow to Coach a Debate Team (Volume 1) | 4.0 |
| 6610 | I'm a tremendous fan of the author. Depending on the book, my reviews can make me sound as though I placed him just slightly below the Apostle Paul ... so much of his work is that special.This particular collection of stories just seemed to much alike. It was more like reading a novella about his attempt to master the French language.I did laugh, but it was not my favorite of his books. That said, please give this author a try, he has so many titles to choose from, you won't be sorry you did! | 3.0 |
| 6611 | Loved the book !!!!! So much going on but did not want to put it down !!! Can't wait to read the next one !!!!! | 5.0 |
| 6612 | I loved this book (not the bad language) and was amazed that, with all the handicaps of their disfunctional family life, they turned out to be good and productive citizens. A good protrailal of what an addiction can do to harm, not only the person, but his family. | 4.0 |
| 6613 | This started strong and I was pulled in and engaged. About a third of the way in, it started getting rocky but could have been saved by a strong ending. By the end, it felt as though I was reading a completely different book by a completely different author. Entire threads of plot and character felt missing and pieces felt as though they were tossed in just to either move something along or provide a comment for something later, but often these didn't materialize into anything. For the last third of the book, I had no idea what was happening and often felt as though I'd walked into a heavy conversation most of the way through - and I could not recover. | 2.0 |
| 6614 | This book is a fantastic literary thrill ride! Todd M. Thiede is a gifted writer who captures the attention of the reader and holds it from start to finish. While reading this book, the storyline and characters are so well-defined that you are able to visualize them just as though you are watching the plot in the theater.This is the second book featuring the Thiede’s character Detective Max Larkin and it is so much better than the first one. I don’t want to give away the plot, but this book is intense, suspenseful and gripping. Much like a good movie, Lies To Die For keeps you thinking about it long after you have finished reading it. I’m now looking forward to the next one! | 5.0 |
| 6615 | This was a fun read. It would be suitable for child or adult, which is difficult to find these day's. I enjoyed seeing it from the dogs viewpoint. | 5.0 |
| 6616 | I own every single Calvin and Hobbes book that has come out and I must say this is probably one of my favorite. I will tell you why.The forward Bill Watterson rights is a great insight into the man and the comic. For someone like him who lives a very private life to say the least it's great to hear how the comic started and how much Calvin and Hobbes really means to him. Every strip in this is hand picked favorites that he did over the 10 years he wrote and illustrated Calvin and Hobbes. He also gives a small tidbit of information about almost every one which is very insightful and fun to read knowing Bill wrote it.Overall a must have for any Calvin and Hobbes reader, even if your not, get it and become a child again.It starts with the first comic and ends with his last. Its always sad to see the last one because it shows the end of such a great era of comic book writing. But in the words of Watterson himself "it's a magical world Hobbes ol' buddy... lets go exploring" | 5.0 |
| 6617 | more mumbo jumbo about the ego and this guy is enlightened and the rest of us are crazy. bet this enlightened german guy has made a fortune off of this stuff and has said alot of gibberish. he contradicts himself periodically as well. | 2.0 |
| 6618 | Eight months after being given six months to live, Booker (an investigator) comes out of 'retirement' to work on one final case. His friend's wife (who is also an old friend of the investigator) has been found dead - under very similar circumstances to Booker's younger brother's unsolved murder nearly 20 years earlier. Drawing on his last bit of strength to try to solve the case, he is assisted by his long-time friend Numi, who has been acting as his unofficial 'caretaker'. Booker reflects on his life, his illness (AIDS from unprotected sex with a previous girlfriend who was a carrier, then lung cancer that is incurable), and his relationship with Numi (who is gay, while Booker is not). The crime thriller is well-written, and the self-revelation of Booker is too. Really enjoyed this book. | 4.0 |
| 6619 | Read this author's first book and loved the writing. This genre is different, but a series I got right into. | 4.0 |
| 6620 | Frankie and Benny typical KA CHARACTERS hott hott some more hott then funny, good looking funny and hott some more and all with a plot, then characters from other stories show up, and your 'Gut Laughing..... Exiting, and a fun, sexy read~ thank you KA | 5.0 |
| 6621 | I had an idea that this was going to be mayhem from page 1. But it actually took a bit longer in the setup than usual. Doesn't mean the action was any less, the red herrings were less well placed, the revelations less of a surprise or any other thing expected in a Cooper and Fry mystery. Our hero (Cooper) did spend a bunch of time trying to second guess his dad's initial investigation but without his dad there to respond it ended as one might expect. One thing about these books. The featured characters have human problems and it is refreshing to see a policeman like "the Blue Knight" used to be. No sneaky good cop/bad cop here; just Mister empathy, Mz business and the ever cheerful tagalong...shu | 5.0 |
| 6622 | I have never read any books by this author before and WOW was I surprised!! I loved everything about this book and I can not wait to read the next! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that wants a romance that doesn't have a lot of passive females in it. | 5.0 |
| 6623 | I am not a beginner quilter but am a collector of quilting books. This one is a real gem. Any beginner will get all the info they need to begin and go like crazy with quilting. Any stage quilter will love this book. | 5.0 |
| 6624 | This is about Queen Elizabeth and it is a wonderful history lesson to know about, This is about her life | 5.0 |
| 6625 | It’s hard to categorize Akley’s book, Crossroads from Damascus: Mississippi Headlights. It opens with an introductory note indicating some of the “novel” is fictionalized from real events, and then the story begins… but, it’s not a novel with a single story, or even a single literary form, in fact I’m not sure it’s a novel at all; it’s a hybrid text, and one a lot of people will get into intensely! Through stories, creative non-fiction narratives, and poems, Akley delivers a meditation on the varied lives of pot smokers. Ranging from a trippy pot run road trip, to a true life murder investigation, to emotional ruminations in poetry, Crossroads from Damascus is always interesting and often surprising. One thing I really liked about it was that it can be read sequentially or picked up and read in parts, and I’ll keep it around on my kindle for just that reason. Even after finishing it, I’ve revisited parts, especially the poems, and drawn new things from them. | 4.0 |
| 6626 | Good read with a different look at the zombie apocalypse. Can't wait for number five in the series to see what happens next to the group | 4.0 |
| 6627 | Wasn't sure about the title-and not too sure of the plot-not a favorite-I began to believe the author is obsessed with sexual activity | 3.0 |
| 6628 | I downloaded this book as it was the April choice for my book club. I was surprised at the high price (close to $16), as the book was published in 1996, and disappointed that this was a higher price than the paperback version. Once I got used to the meandering, and at times disjointed narrative style, I became quite immersed in the book. Although I found Slovo's narrative to be somewhat self-absorbed at times, overall, I enjoyed this book for two reasons: it made me realise the sense of deprivation, lack of love and sense of identity that besets the children of parents who are either celebrities or have high public profiles. So much of the narrative seemed a cry for recognition and love. Slovo's frustration at her parents' indifference made me think of a number of children of famous parents who go off the rails or commit suicide - Peach Geldof being a recent one. The second reason I enjoyed the book was that it gave me a real glimpse of South Africa during the Apartheid era- for example, Slovo's shock when arriving in England and seeing a white person clean her steps, as she had only seen blacks do manual work. She conveyed convincingly through the depiction of her unsettled childhood the atmosphere of fear and secrecy that dominated her everyday life. The fact that her mother's violent death did not come as a surprise says it all. Having read quite a lot of articles and books about many of the black activists from that time such as Mandela and Tambo, it was also interesting to observe the lives of significant white activists such as Slovo's parents from that era. I will read the book again. Interestingly, our book group were very divided about the book - some loved it, and some couldn't relate to it and chose not to finish it. | 4.0 |
| 6629 | If you read a lot of YA Dystopia, you're going to recognize quite a few of the plotlines in this book. In the first few pages alone, you'll think of Birthmarked, The Testing, Tandem and a few others. You'll be forgiven if you start to think that you've read this all before.However, author does a lot of things right. The book isn't wholly derivative. Every time you think you know where the plot is going, the author pulls out a surprise. While not an edgy book by any means, the author does skirt some controversial topics.The main thing that pulls this one down to three stars for me is Benjy. Benjy is not only the love interest, he's also the sole reason that Kitty makes almost every decision she makes. No Benjy, no plot. The problem is that Benjy is barely a sketch of a character. In one scene, Benjy gives Kitty a drawing of some stick figures. The scene stuck with me because it perfectly described Benjy for me - an outline of a real boy with no substance. The fact is that I didn't care if he lived or died.I think, had the author spent more time on Benjy, fleshing him out, I would have enjoyed this book much more.Three Stars. | 3.0 |
| 6630 | This book was to BOMB! Yassssss! I loved me some Yaunna and Diablo, I'm happy their relationship worked out perfectly.. She was definitely his Queen! Smh snakes are always the ones closest to you. I hope everything is okay with Unc and Aunt Mona. Great book xoxo. | 5.0 |
| 6631 | I bought this right away after reading the first one and ended up staying up most of the night!! I couldn't put this one down. This story continues Rosa's journey to freedom from the dystopian society she was raised in and escaped from. I am eagerly waiting for the next book in the series where Rosa goes back to try to save her mother but has run into a surprise plot twist!! Feb. 28th can't come soon enough!! | 5.0 |
| 6632 | Solomon Northup is an exceptional individual. He overcame some horrible oppression from these slave masters. Thank you Solomon for shedding this light on the terrors you and your friends (slaves) endured. | 5.0 |
| 6633 | I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery and it's companion book, "The Hangman's Daughter". I found both books are hard to put down. | 5.0 |
| 6634 | Charlotte has many nicknames and she hates most of them. While Charles and Chuck are still bearable, its ‘The Husbandmaker’ tag that she hates the most. Smart, beautiful, witty and sporting, Charlotte has all the qualities that a man could ask for in a girl, yet something always gets in the way for Charlotte. When Kyle Aldsworth enters the scene, Charlottes gives it another chance. Will she walk down the aisle finally?Charlotte is a girl that I would want to be like. She has all the good qualities that one can hope for. Kyle is a strong, caring and sporting person himself. While they make a good couple, it is just not enough. With Kyle’s political aspirations and by association Charlotte’s time in the limelight may not be what Charlotte wants for life. Usually, I would consider this as a spoiler, that they do not end up together, but the ending left me flabbergasted. Though I can guess who Kyle goes on to marry, I was disappointed that Charlotte didn’t really find the fairy tale ending – yet again. The ending of this installment left me unsatisfied and wanting more – ensuring that I would pick up the next installment in the series. But it also made me not so happy with this installment. The courting and dating period seemed fun but ultimately the individual aspirations came in between them. But I swear if she ends up with Angus at the end, it would be most disappointing.Overall, this book made for a fun and light read with its not so predictable (well you would expect the protagonists to end up together in a predictable storyline) plot and good and strong narration. | 3.0 |
| 6635 | This book is short and to the point. Reading it reminded me to keep my goals in sight and to pour my passion into something that truly makes me happy. It's a good reminder to never stop dreaming. | 5.0 |
| 6636 | LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS BOOK! Full of romance, love, hope and family. A must read! Get yours today you won't be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 6637 | Enjoyed this light read,In today's world,..,.we have enough deep, dramatic things going on.It is nice to read a book purely for the enjoyment of it.AND, Mary Connealy has a knack for entertainining in a fun, light way. | 4.0 |
| 6638 | At first, as a modern reader I was impatient and wished the story would move along, but as I sat back and realized it was not about the destination but the trip I found reading the story was much like being rowed in my own gondola, watching the story unfold through the curtains. I really got a sense of the main character and his fight with his destiny and what his soul wanted. And as much as I would have liked more details into the other character stories I also realized that what the author showed us is what any other self absorbed person in love would have noticed. I felt like she kept giving us tantalizing peeks into the other stories that ebbed and flowed around Luca and it made me want more and I felt a little disappointed at being left to wonder how everything worked out in the end. But then again, that's life isn't it, we don't always get the neat little package wrapped up with a bow. | 4.0 |
| 6639 | An enjoyable book which moved from Arizona to Maine with flashbacks to the Caribbean. The story moved at a good pace, and kept you guessing as to the identity of the bad guy(s). Believable story with the good guy making some errors that any of us could have made likewise. | 4.0 |
| 6640 | I think a bit more editing would have helped this. Tended to be a bit choppy in places. Loved the main character, Ava, and the story line and would definitely try reading this author again. | 3.0 |
| 6641 | This book grabbed me from the beginning and I couldn't put it down...from start to finish you are pulling for cormac and jo to give in to their attraction but things keep getting the way....really really good book and great writing to create the vivid detail to keep you hooked | 5.0 |
| 6642 | A very lively turn for an old story. A must read. Personally I like the thick books, but this one held my attention till the end. | 5.0 |
| 6643 | It’s a marvel what the ancients achieved minus the technology modern man employs. In certain areas their mastery leaves little room for addition, if not improvement. This book provides a look into the close attention Greece and Rome paid to rhetoric; the art, the science, the craft – whatever it be considered – of language’s use to convey or convince or explain. Rhetoric has nothing to do with words in the singular but everything to do with them in combinations. In those days oratory mattered to anyone seeking a place among the hierarchy. Oratory conjured action. Rhetoric gave oratory its juice.Originally rhetoric applied not to documents but the utterance. Not only in politics did it reign but in law. As Demosthenes persuaded Athenians to oppose Phillip of Macedonia, so did Cicero persuade the Roman senate to outlaw Cato. In those days rhetoric rendered by pen was negligible, by voice it was foremost in public affairs.Oratory these days lacks the prominence it once had. Politics and trials depend more on agreement between influential individuals (the latter with a lawyers opening and closing statement has the edge over the former). Rhetoric as a study to aid a speaker on a survey of university curriculums is not even conspicuous by its absence. If reduced to near invisibility in the aural arts, rhetoric retains a visible presence in the written ones. Thus, this handbook of rhetorical terminology has value to a person interested in enhancing his/hers writing beyond the mechanics of punctuation, grammar, and usage. However rhetoric is not a cure-all. John Lyly’s Euphues is as bad in its excess of rhetoric as Dick and Jane is in its paucity of the same. Besides valuing rhetoric the ancient Greeks valued moderation too. | 5.0 |
| 6644 | This book is full of great ideas for displaying your fruit for parties or as a hostess gift. Much more impressive than just a platter. | 5.0 |
| 6645 | Really pretty nicely done. An intelligent heroine with issues. But they egg her on and impact the here and now. In ways that solves the case. All the cases. Several nicely drawn characters. A special visual treat for those who finish. | 3.0 |
| 6646 | Fascinating study of russian culture where nothing is neglected, music, art, literature and especially all the factors that have contributedand marked the Russian character through the ages. Few historians show such empathy for the people they are writing about. Figes writesand researches marvellously and his observations are always insightful and well documented. This is the third of his books I have read andI'm always left wanting more, the sign of a good book. | 5.0 |
| 6647 | While I really enjoyed the premise of this book the ending left a lot to be desired. There were just so many threads left open in this book. I understand that this is a series and it's going to answer each question like where is Allie and is she going to come back, and where and what is going on with Greta (Josh's sister) in each of their own stories I just thought we could have got a bit of a wrap up. I would have liked more of a conclusion between Devon and her dad and also with Josh. It kind of just ended with her revelation and didn't show the future or anything which I really enjoy a the end of the books I read. This book just ended very abruptly for me and unfortunately that negatively affected my overall outlook on the book.I don't think I will read Allie's story because I already don't really like her. I mean okay she ran off on her wedding day and that's a dick move to someone you claim to care about but I was more upset with the fact that she dated her best friends ex-boyfriend. She was fully aware how those two felt about each other but she decided to date him and then get married to him in less than a year and asked Devon to be at the wedding. All of those things are just not okay in my book. Especially when she clearly wasn't in love with Josh, I think that makes it all the more worse.So unfortunately for me my questions will remain unanswered when it comes to this series. | 2.0 |
| 6648 | Love this book seen it on Facebook and download a sample after that I'm Hooked! Must read, feel in love with the characters and places | 5.0 |
| 6649 | Father Greeley is indeed the type of a writer who keeps you interested to the point that you forget how much time has gone bye on these cold winter days. Very entertaining. | 4.0 |
| 6650 | I don't remember finding a story that is both so funny and so intriguing at the same time. The narrator is terrific and the characters are a hoot - very well carved out and a million of them! Great TEXAS fun. And it's a story & writing appropriate for everyone. | 5.0 |
| 6651 | I fell in love with this book the moment I read the dedication. That alone was powerful, inspiring, and set the perfect mood for the book. I won't reveal what it says because I want you to read it and experience it as you are supposed to."Sometimes bad things happen in life. Sometimes they happen when you're really young. These are the memories that wont fade with time." For those of us who fell in love with Brand earlier on in the Beautifully Broken series this book felt long overdue. He is a mystery that every woman wants to unravel. Nora Greene has wanted to indulge in him for years. ever since she was a teenager. He was her dream man, the one that she compared all others to. All of us ladies have that man, for some of us he is fictional though. An accident occurs and Nora sees her chance to get in with Brand, and she takes it.This entire series is filled with people who have troubles in their lives. They are somewhat dark and twisty inside, We all are. That is why what Courtney does is so appealing to us all. We love the dark and twisty people, or as she puts it the Beautifully broken. There is something inside of all of us that wants, no needs, to see other people overcome their obstacles and have a happy ending. It gives us all hope that we can do the same.With every book in this series that she writes you feel a tiny piece of your own soul that heals with the characters. You may not face the same problems, but we are all facing something. These books don't hold back. They are more than just fiction. If you allow it, fiction can heal the soul."Being brave doesn't mean not being afraid, Nora, it means being afraid and doing it anyways." Although they come together in an unconventional way they get eachother from the beginning. They know that they both have demons and they don't pry to make the other bring theirs to the surface. They slowly learn to trust eachother and they learn to need someone in the best kind of way.As with the other books in this series their are a few "adult scenes" although this book, I believe, is one of her more tame ones. It deals with some very mature situations. Brand and Nora have real struggles, the kind most of us just have nightmares about. Take the adventure and watch them heal from the outside in. You will love this book. Also, don't worry, the ending is spectacular. You couldnt possibly be disappointed if you've loved all the other books in the series.xoxo**I recieved an ARC in exchange for a honest reivew** | 5.0 |
| 6652 | Emmi is a week late starting college so all the dorm rooms are full, she's renting a room from a guy, a guy she's never met so this is a gutsy move. Now the roommate is Braxton and he's probably the best looking guy she's ever seen, he's tall, muscled and a MMA fighter but he knows it, he's a player, in fact her arrival interrupts his 'playing' so he's not happy and makes a point of explaining the number one rule 'no cock-blocking' ever. Now Braxton is so cocky it never occurs to him that Emmi would ever say 'no' to him, I mean after all she's female.I personally love different POV books So this was perfect for me, at first Braxton is what you'd expect, a conceited man-whore but the more you read the more you come to understand that he's not just a dumb jock. I liked both Emmi and Braxton, although not so much Braxton in the beginning, he grew on me. Emmi is a great female character and it's rare for me to find one that I like all the way through a book, admittedly this is a short book but she didn't have a single too stupid to live moment, which was great.Now you could argue that this book is nothing new, and it isn't, but then not many books are, it's reminiscent of 'Beautiful Disaster' at times but then it's bound to be considering it's college, he's a MMA fighter, also a man-whore, but he's a nice guy really, she's a girl who can say no and she sees past the image...you get the picture. This book is well written and I really liked it but then I liked the both the main characters which is the main stumbling block for me and I agree with the other reviewer this feels like a much longer book.I knew this was a cliffhanger book because I got 'Consumed' and 'Devoured' at the same time but I don't know how many books are in this series. | 4.0 |
| 6653 | I could have enjoyed this a whole lot more but the writing and grammar were horrible. The editor should be ashamed. It was so bad that I couldn't enjoy the little bit of the story that had something interesting to give. | 2.0 |
| 6654 | The fact that this book attempts - from the title to the marketing blurbs - to portray itself as a historical account of homosexuality in the US only to hide the fact that it is yet little more than another Christian attack on homosexuality and gay civil rights is despicable. This book is filled with vile nonsense that cherry picks selected quotes that make gay people universally look bad, and ones that virtually no gay person would agree with in an attempt to paint a particularly vicious smear campaign against homosexuality and gay rights activists.The fact that Christians here are claiming that this book is somehow loving and deny its scathing attack on gay people indicates just how out of touch they are with LGBT people, our plight, and our battle for civil rights. | 1.0 |
| 6655 | I enjoyed getting to know the author and his mother. It was also interesting to see the books they talked about after reading them. | 3.0 |
| 6656 | For me, this was a very unhappy, depressing book. While I like to learn about the cultures of other countries, this just didn't do it for me. Three generations of unhappiness is a bit too much. | 1.0 |
| 6657 | I found this book to be painfully slow. I had a very hard time finishing it and often found I would scan complete chapters just to move it along. Even then there was so much repeat that if I had missed something I would read it again two or three more times later in the book... UGH. | 1.0 |
| 6658 | This is a very nice coffee-table or gift book full of beautiful photographs by eleven different women. Readers of National Geographic may recognize some from the pages of the magazine, but it's very worthwhile to have them collected here in a single volume. Would make a great gift for a young woman leaving for college, or embarking on a new career. | 4.0 |
| 6659 | I so enjoyed reading this book. Loved the suspense in them finding their Love for one another. Great love story. | 5.0 |
| 6660 | This is a great book, but I found it to have far too much information and so I enjoyed the television adaptation much more. I would suggest the videos. The television version (videos) were absolutely wonderful!The characters really come to life. It is filled with mystery, comedy, romance, beautiful scenery of English countryside, etc.I suggest and highly recommend the videos from Amazon. | 3.0 |
| 6661 | This was an interesting book for anyone that has thought about about evolution. I found this really interesting because if we come from monkeys/chimps then we could live together. This was different then other books that I have read because the human is raised in the wild, and then brought to live with humans in the states. I enjoyed reading about the Congo and the Rainforest. Add in a defiant teenager that needs to save everyone, and I thought this was a really good book. There was also some romance thrown in. I really liked the cover. The ending was good, and I can not wait to see what challenges Chiku has in the future. I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review from OrangeBerry Book Tours, however all opinions are my own. - See more at: [...] | 4.0 |
| 6662 | This series just get better and better...And again it had my adrenaline pumping all over the place...This time around it had Rylee group split in half, so it was non stop action..The action soars all over the place and I kept holding my breath at every turn as I was reading...Ms. Mayer did again, with Rylee and her possy who help kick a**..This series is astonishing and it get better with every book that come out next again I highly recommend this series, I promise you won't get bored with it.. | 5.0 |
| 6663 | The Rustlers of Pecos County had a special hero and typically Zane Grey did a superb job in telling the story about him. I'm sure that you will enjoy how he put it all together as much as I did. No matter how many of his books I read I'll never tire reading them. Read and enjoy! | 5.0 |
| 6664 | I was often tempted to stop reading this book. It just didn't work for me. I would never recommend it. | 2.0 |
| 6665 | Every once in a blue moon I need a really good historical, and THIS fit the bill. Even I wanted the Master!!! My only pet peeve is that it was TOO SHORT. Curses! A definite recommended read, even if you like the modern stuff. | 5.0 |
| 6666 | Another winner!.... just keep them coming! Rich, rich story and each story just flows into my mind... almost like watching a movie! | 5.0 |
| 6667 | Enjoyed the story, but was annoyed by Etta's immaturity and Damien's violent, controlling ways. Not crazy about the ending...Damien needs to move on. | 5.0 |
| 6668 | Hard to put down, keeps your interest, lots of action and suspense. Yes, some of it you can figure out ahead of time, but still an enjoyable and fun book. Some of the Baldacci books have some parts that are a bit unbelievable, but fiction is for escaping from reality for a while, so that's okay. I also guessed there would be more books featuring both of these characters working together, and sure enough, one will be released shortly. | 5.0 |
| 6669 | OMG Fantastic second book in this series! The building relationship between the main characters is HOT, spicy, filled with angst and absolutely perfectly written. I loved every single page. I really can't wait for the next one... and will definitely be rereading these first two a few times between now and then. | 5.0 |
| 6670 | This book overwhelmed me. After Destructive Silence I was hoping for a HEA. Or at least an end to some of Lacey’s pain. But the hits keep on coming!This book starts just as the first one ends. Lacey is in the hospital and in a medically induced coma. But she can hear the talk around her and all of the voices- even Caine’s. This part broke my heart- who am I kidding this entire book broke my heart.As she starts to heal she realizes that she has to get away from Caine, and keep Evan far away from him. Add to that the revelations about her father and mother- and damn-you’d think that would be enough. Her childhood nightmares are actually reality.There are bright spots though.Devon. He is my newest amazing book boyfriend. Forget all the naysayers that love at first sight is not real- he proves that it is! He is a shining spot for Lacey and Evan.Becca. Her Becclish as well as all the sass she throws around are just f’n incredible. She is who we should all have as a best friend. Loyal and one of the first to call Lacey on her BS.Lane. What more can be said than she is a wonderful big sister. She and husband Blake are there for Lacey and their family. Love her.Grandma Pain. Enough said. She rocks.Then the dark spots that persist.Caine- he shows his true nasty side even more in this book. I was hopeful from the beginning that he had changed- but nope- don’t think it is going to happen.Lacey’s mom. She is so damaged and her mental illness so devastating. Her actions and words in this book- wow- completely understand Lacey’s reaction. But the Unspoken Note chapter- sobs!I am so hopeful at the end of this book. Even though I spent the last 1/3 of the book crying I hope that th last line was true. Oh please let it be true.This is an incredibly intense and at times dark book. The story is well written and the honesty jumps off the page. The characters are full of depth and feeling. An amazing series. | 5.0 |
| 6671 | This is a story that keeps you interested from the beginning with some mystery and growing romance involved. I enjoyed the setting in horse country. I would like to read more by this author. | 4.0 |
| 6672 | I read part one of this in the Alpha's Touch set, and I was hooked then.Part 4 is incredibly awesome! It also had me balling my fists and screaming. I don't want to spoil anything, I'll just say there were some people I really wanted to smack around...I'm biting my nails for part 5, because jeez, I need to know what's going to happen. Dawn writes tension so well, and just... man.Abby and Devon, I'm hanging in there with you! | 5.0 |
| 6673 | Loved the twists and turns. An intelligent book that keeps you guessing. Loved the characters and they are well developed. | 5.0 |
| 6674 | Creative nonfiction. Is the new style of writing and it's hot. This book was required reading for my college class on the subject. It is packed full of writing exercises that our professor requires us to do for homework. Excellent book. | 4.0 |
| 6675 | Verlyn Klinkenborg is a perfect writer. I can see myself in his house and wandering around his property in the snow. I have never lived where it snowed as much as it does in upstate New York but I would like to try for a while. I would have to adopt his attitudes first. I know he is familiar with the west but I didn't care for those sections of the book as much as the up state New York sections. I just have never wanted to visit those sections of the country. He never said if he decided to raise pigs. I hope not unless they were pets. Mr. Klinkenborg is an exceptional writer and I hope he writes forever. | 5.0 |
| 6676 | I had seen something similar before and enjoyed the read. It was a storyline that grabbed you and made you not want to put the book down. I look forward to the sequel. | 5.0 |
| 6677 | This is a great series. My spouse read it as a child, and I have read it as an adult. What's great is that children and adults can be entertained by the witty writing. Wrede is a great author and I would recommend this series as well as her other works. | 5.0 |
| 6678 | This book is extremely informative on how to treat Erectile Dysfunction and overcome it using some information written on this book. I like how the author share her knowledge to discussed this Erectile Dysfunction very well. It really helps a lot of people to know what to do and some quickest ways to cure it. This book is very useful and helpful. Great Job! | 5.0 |
| 6679 | Surprisingly good. This was one of the picks free for prime members. I chose it as the last objectionable. I am glad that I did. It was a terrific story and it didn't drag at all. There were some confusing pays but nothing major. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes the supernatural and ghost stories. | 4.0 |
| 6680 | I was intriuged by the premise and had my wife buy it for me Christmas. It started off well, and I liked the idea of the story. However, I found it to be WAY too much exposition and WAY too little plot. A quarter of the way in, I got tired of reading about the explanation of the way the world works, with hardly anything happening. The book is getting a lot of good reviews, but personally, I just don't see it. It was just too much of a chore for me to read about this world (which really sucked me out of the suspension of disbelief, by the way, since there was far too much unneccesary info given to the main character and the reader in the exposition sections), and not entertaining enough. This book was NFM..Not For Me. | 1.0 |
| 6681 | This is the tome of our time, or any time. Call it "The Book," because all other "books" no longer deserve the name. It wasn't enough that the Dear Leader invented the written word, nor that he invented music in all of its forms, but he has brought the two together in the highest form of human expression: The Book.The Book has already outsold every other "book" in history. More copies in more languages (all of which were invented by the Dear Leader) already exist than any other "book." If one were to stack all of these copies in one place, it would displace the Earth's orbit. And then Kim Jong-Un would move it back into orbit through sheer force of mind. | 5.0 |
| 6682 | This story about a highly educated, recently divorced woman in her mid thirties falling for a NYC police detective, is wonderfully written, with the author's typical attention to detail. We are treated to factual descriptions of casting calls and NYC, as a stalker closes in and a relationship develops.It could only have been better if it were longer. In the author's more recent books, we have become spoiled by being treated to more detailed background information on secondary characters, with whom we become intrigued, as well. There are usually 2 or 3 concurrent storylines going on at a time and readers have become spoiled, or at least I have. Another well written romance by Ms. Brockmann. | 4.0 |
| 6683 | The book was good, but not quite as exciting as I would prefer. It was still a good read, however. | 3.0 |
| 6684 | Aiden was dealing with a failed marriage and business as well as his mother's cancer when he first met Sadie. Although he was enchanted with her as they shared time and grew closer, he chose to tell Sadie that their new romance was over when he left to move out of state to help his mother.Sadie was planning the marriage of her dreams when she was jilted by her fiancé, Trey. Not only did Trey leave her but he married her younger sister who was light and carefree rather than intense and focused like Sadie. Sadie developed a rule of one date only after that betrayal until she met Aiden and let her shields drop. She was excited about the chemistry she had with Aiden and the gentle intimacy they had even without sex. Then he ended their blooming relationship leaving her more heartbroken, angry and distrustful.A year later Aiden and Sadie are pushed together at his brother’s wedding to her best friend. Then Sadie discovers that Aiden is the new manager of Axle’s local motorcycle shop, an account she has been pursuing for three years. Sadie gets the account which puts her working closely with Aiden who hopes to buy the chain of shops when Axle retires.Aiden regrets giving up Sadie and would love to get her back in his arms and life. But Sadie remembers the hurt and wants to protect herself even though the chemistry still runs hot between them. The attraction between Aiden and Sadie begins quickly and builds through the story. Both characters have flaws and insecurities that are realistic. Sadie is particularly annoying with her wanting to protect herself from any pain when life and love just don't work that way.I was cautious selecting this title to review as I wasn't sure how sexy it would be and I generally prefer contemporary reads with suspense or mystery plots rather than just romance. This story is definitely all romance and the conflict exists around Aiden's desire for a second chance and Sadie's reluctance to take a risk. This read quickly and the sex, though sensually detailed, is sweet and not gritty graphic. I recommend this to readers who enjoy pure romance and especially like second chance stories.I received this title from Hachette through NetGalley for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 6685 | Sister-in-law pleased with the beautiful workmanship and the scripture on each page. Commemorates a very special event in her life recently. | 5.0 |
| 6686 | This book may ruin me yet. I bought it for my girlfriend who has a fantasy of raising Alpacas for the yarn trade. While this book is about a year with sheep owner / textile artist it has further inspired my girlfriend. She finds it informative and fun. | 5.0 |
| 6687 | Outstanding I picked it up and did not put it down. There not many that can make you laugh and cry and just say WowI will keep this book and telll the one I know about Harper Sloan. If you want a great read this is it Enjoy.Happy Reading | 5.0 |
| 6688 | Love, lies and revenge. He was very loyal to his brother to a fault. Why I can't understand that this woman is spineless. He embarrassed and dump her and as soon as he came backs she's all over him.not a bad read. Just don't like weak women. | 3.0 |
| 6689 | My 3 year old is currently obsessed with all things firetruck related. This is a great story about the day in the life of firefighters and it wasn't too intense or complex for my son's age group. It kept his attention the entire story and he asks to read it almost every night before bed. Nice pictures, too. | 5.0 |
| 6690 | I really like this series, but this not up to it's usual standards. Will still continue to read the series, but I hope the books get back to usual quality. | 3.0 |
| 6691 | Reviewed by Grace for Sweet Spot Book Blog4 – 4.5 Stars“You own my every thought, my heart, and my soul.”When I read the first Welcome to Paradise book (Good Vibrations), I thought Evan and Mallory were just the most adorable couple ever! S.L. Scott wrote a couple who realized right away that they had something very special. Evan and Mallory are young, carefree, and so much in love. The gorgeous Hawaiian backdrop is the cherry on top! Going through the series, they seem to hit several obstacles that try to tear them apart. Although there was a lot of tension, a lot of ups and downs, these two never lost focus on what they truly wanted, which was to be together. Even apart they made things work the best way they knew how.Both Mallory and Evan do a lot of growing in Good Sensations. Each stand their ground as people and stress from work and school make things difficult. They always seem to have their work cut out for them. My gosh, are they so hopelessly in love and full of naughtiness! One of the things I've enjoyed is all the banter between the friends. You gotta love friends who are funny and super supportive. Mallory's dad, Clay, steals some scenes in this book, too!I think it's more enriching reading the books in this series in order. They meet in book 1, then each book after is a continuation of their whirlwind love affair. Good Sensations is my favorite of the trilogy. The entire second half of this book is dreamy. I smiled all the way to the beautiful end. It was just so perfect for Evan and Mallory! *A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.* | 4.0 |
| 6692 | My ‘Blogging Reader’s Review’ after reading ‘DIVERGENT’ by Author Veronica Roth (via: Booksmoviesfandoms.wordpress.c o m):I first read this novel over a year ago and really enjoyed the story of Divergent. There is the first novel of the Divergent trilogy novel series by Veronica Roth and you can expect an entertaining blend of action, suspense and romance. The story is written in one P.O.V.(point of view) which follows the experiences of a young sixteen year old girl named Beatrice Prior living in a futuristic dystopian Chicago. Most people have conformed to a government organized grouping of it’s citizens.There are 5 groups which are known as ‘factions’. Each faction consists of citizens who specialize and represent one particular virtue and live among others of the same faction. Those factions are: ABNEGATION (which are the Selfless), DAUNTLESS (which are the Brave), AMITY (which are the Peaceful), CANDOR (which are the Honest) and the ERUDITE (which are the Intelligent). All five factions have lived together, yet separately, with no issues and chose the Abnegation to govern their societies because of their lifestyle of selflessness.When students of these factions become sixteen, they must go through a process to help them choose a faction that fits them best. They may choose the one they are born into or transfer to another. Beatrice and her brother who is only a little bit older than her, Caleb Prior, must choose what faction is best for them individually. If they choose to go to another faction, they must say goodbye to their families because of their motto which says it all: “Faction Before Blood”.Once Beatrice chooses her faction, there is a competitive initiation of tests that begin. Under the process of extreme physical challenges, then emotional simulated tests, followed by intense mental and psychological simulations will decided if she and her fellow initiates will be a part of the faction or become one of the ‘factionless’. Beatrice, who chooses to go by ‘TRIS’ now, must not only survive and pass the initiation process but she must also figure out the social aspect inside of the faction. Tris must figure out who are her friends and who will do anything to win. And then there is her somewhat mysterious instructor who simply goes by the name of ‘FOUR’. He is only eighteen but seems very mature and skilled within the faction. I definitely recommend this novel because it’s a part of a very interesting series that does not focus on romance, suspense or action, it gives an equal amount of it all in an entertaining fashion. Check this series out and read it before you go check out the first book to movie adaptation ‘Divergent’ in theaters now.My star rating for 'DIVERGENT' is: 4 out of 5 stars! :)Visit my Blog and see Memorable quotes and photos of the characters of DIVERGENT. | 4.0 |
| 6693 | Note to authors: "loop your bands back to where they started" do not adequate instructions make. You included several good pictures and instructions for placing the bands, but completely dropped the ball when explaining how to loop the bands together. The order DOES matter, as anyone who has made a simple bracelet can attest, and after spending several hours on just the mouse design (and failing over and over again), I'm going to return this book and get my money back. It's books like these that cause people to give up on crafts and blame themselves, saying "I guess this craft just isn't for me" when it's your lame instructions that are to blame. Shame on the publisher for rushing this book through to print. Avoid this book and watch the many good YouTube videos instead. | 1.0 |
| 6694 | Very well written and interesting from another victims experience. I learned allot more about this terrible atrocity and the sheer will to survive. She is a brave intelligent strong woman. | 5.0 |
| 6695 | It was worth it for .99. It held my attention, and some parts I had OMG moments lol. Would def reccommend. | 4.0 |
| 6696 | This was so hot-!!! FORD WAS AMAZING!!!! Loved him w Ashleigh!!!! He is so Alpha male turned hottie hubby. Yum yum yum. I couldn't put it down. Jana Aston u were oh so right girlie!!!! | 5.0 |
| 6697 | Another great book from Geronimo | 5.0 |
| 6698 | I very much enjoyed this novel since it was very well researched and written. Yes it is fiction; however, it is not so far fetched as to be totally unbelievable. With the state our country is in today, the premises of this book could be just years away. I recommend this book to all that love the freedoms we have today. | 5.0 |
| 6699 | Novel is set in the war years, 1941-5. Protagonist Bob Jones, a black ship yard worker--and human time bomb--is at war with the white world and with himself. Seemingly pathologically oversensitive, and obviously on the make, Bob is hard to like or empathize with. The novel bogs down at mid-point, the language increasingly prosaic, and plods forward somewhat interminably. As description of the LA ship yards during the war, the book's sociological value may equal the literary. Overly serious--a not atypical defect for a first novel--the book is without a hint of the humor commonly found in Himes's later work. W.F. Burke, author, WRITERS LEFT OF CENTER, Shires Press, 2008. | 2.0 |
| 6700 | This was a romance between a baseball player and a beauty queen. They meet under somewhat negative circumstances but seem to have an instant connection. They gradually get to know each other by telephone as he plays games out of town.He is living under the pressure of a father that was a real jerk. I would call him something worse but then it would cancel out my review. He is doing the same thing to his son that his father did to him and he doesn't see it. Baseball seems to be the only answer! She sees his son as a young boy that wants to go in another direction. So there is a clash of wills.I thought she let him off the hook way to quick. But it is a good story and a HEA. I would have liked to have seen the father get his just deserts but that didn't happen! I do recommend the book. It was an enjoyable read. A little on the sexy side so be prepared for that. Just added to the story for me. I would imagine most baseball players are a little on the sexy side in real life too. Good read. | 4.0 |
| 6701 | For works of fiction, where coincidences are necessary to advance the plot, this story line is just impossible. Don't waste your time on this one. | 1.0 |
| 6702 | This was a good book. It was a sweet story with a good ending. A couple of the phrases were unfamiliar to me since this was based in England. Other than that, it was a good read. | 4.0 |
| 6703 | AJ Fikry lives a small and shrinking life. He runs a tiny bookstore with limited stock on an isolated island off the New England coast. He is recently widowed and closes himself off from everyone. And then one day, little toddler Maya is literally dropped off into his bookstore and his world opens up. Reluctantly and with his feet dragging, AJ finds himself becoming a father, a member of his community and even love. AJ tells someone that he can tell what he needs to know about a person by asking which book is one's favorite. Throughout the book, AJ sprinkles little notes on his favorite books to Maya. Some I've read, others I've wanted to. All give you a nuanced understanding of this complex man. | 5.0 |
| 6704 | The Polaris Uprising is one of the best science fiction books I've read in a long time. Ryla and Alanna were fascinating characters and I grew to love them both. Ryla is set to inherit the role of President from her father. She is being groomed to follow in his shoes and to make the tough decisions without looking back....but when she finds out the type of decisions her father has been making she has second thoughts. She realizes how opressive her father's rule has been, and what people are being made to give up every day.Alanna, on the other hand, is there to support her father (and by default her sister), but when the two collide her loyalties will be tested - she will have some of the most difficult decisions to make. In an amazing and dystopian world full of just enough fancy technology to make it new, and just enough humanity to keep you locked into every page I finished this book in record time.While the book does not end in a cliff hanger - I am eagerly waiting the next one so I can see how everyone's choices will play out.*This book was received in exchange for an honest review* | 5.0 |
| 6705 | This is my fourth book in the series, and probably my favorite. I characters are well developed and are the kind of people I would like as friends. The books are suspenseful and I've learned a lot about horses. | 5.0 |
| 6706 | I haven't read anything by Bella Andre that I haven't loved! I mean it, every book is just amazing. Her writing sucks you in to her characters and you just want more and more of them. This series is no different. I've read all 3 and wish there were more! If you want some romance, hot love scenes and some great characters, this book/series is for you! | 5.0 |
| 6707 | As someone who has quit in the past I know how difficult it is. This book offers good common sense advice for anyone seeking to end their addiction to nicotine. | 5.0 |
| 6708 | The Pope is probably the best known figure in the Catholic religion, but no one ever considers the fact that the Pope is more than a figure, he is a person. A man with emotions and thoughts, and John Donald Carlucci did an incredible job leading us into his head. I am not a Catholic myself, but this was an amazing story of true human emotion and faith, and I recommend it for Catholics as well as anyone who has ever thought about who the Pope really was. He touched many people's lives, and no one probably even considers it. A five star book I am loaning to my mother, who is a devout Catholic and probably loves the Pope more than me sometimes! Great book, Carlucci is a great story teller and I hope there is more from this author for me to read! | 5.0 |
| 6709 | Larissa Brown has written a sweeping romance in the style of the 'Outlander' books. Time travel, faraway places, lovers facing obstacles. Brown brings 10th century Iceland vividly to life - her descriptions of the sights, sounds and smells of the time are wonderful. Her characters are compelling and the plot surges along. Well done.My only issue with the book is the very poor job of conversion to Kindle format. The formatting is all ahooey, which is very distracting. It can be a challenge to figure out where in time we are as the sub headings are not clearly marked out. The book is not impossible, but the poor job of conversion slows down what should be a heart pounding read. | 5.0 |
| 6710 | Great read if...you enjoy intense stories, romance, graphic sex, facing your inner demons, facing your past, falling in love, following your dreams, making dreams into a reality, the arts, music, sexuality, redefining relationships, exploring relationships, unconventional relationships, emotional moments, M/M, M/M/F scenes, M/M/M scenes, working through the pain of your past hauntings, BDSM, and HEA.Side note: So when I started the book I really thought it was going to more erotic than anything else, but I was pleasantly surprised at every turn. The fact it was about so much more than sex, and how sex was more than just something to enjoy, how it can be used as a weapon to deal with demons deep inside, it was all so emotionally revealing. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the way the author structured her sentences/her flow structure of them, but she more than makes up for it with the way she crafts her erotic scenes that will have you wondering if you should read the book anywhere other than in private.CAUTION: This book is only for those who are open with their sexuality and comfortable discussing subjects that are often considered taboo. | 4.0 |
| 6711 | I picked up Shield, book 1 of the New World Series after finishing SE Smith's Hunter's Claim. I was looking for something similar and it was a recommendation on my Kindle, so I gave it a try I love finding new story tellers. Loved it!, and picked up books 2-5 as soon as I finished. The books are short but tell a complete story about the main characters. Past character's show up as support characters in the next. The story's are short but fast paced and don't make you feel like half the story is missing. Which was good for me since I had a hard time putting them down. Looking forward to book 6 Guardian. | 5.0 |
| 6712 | Facing one's sin and relying on God's grace not to repeat that sin is one of the major themes of Tamara Leigh's Lady of Eve. A clean-read rewrite of one of her first secular best sellers, the book is a sequel to Lady at Arms. It involves the brother of Lady Lizanne Balmaine Wardieu, Gilbert, and the unwanted, unloved Lady Graeye Charwyke--a woman with a birthmark that her mentally unbalanced father considers the mark of the devil. Sent to a convent at age seven, Graeye is about to take her final vows as a nun when God sends a very unusual answer to her prayers. She knows that life in a nunnery is not the calling of the Lord in her life, and she impulsively makes an errant choice to insure she can never go back. Graeye is no sooner settled into her home than she is ordered back to the convent by her father's enemy Gilbert Balmaine to resume the calling thrust upon her once more. Graeye and Gilbert's story of overcoming prejudice and hatred with faithful love and patience is tastefully done, and is one of action and intrigue. Ms. Leigh knows how to tell a story, flesh-out her characters in a realistic way, and transport you back into the Medieval world. | 5.0 |
| 6713 | It was a pleasure to read a book that the author took the time to have someone proof read before publishing. The book started a little slow while the author developed his characters, but on the positive side, you really get to know them. The author has a good imagination and spins an entertaining story. | 5.0 |
| 6714 | This book had just the right amount of everything. Love, sex, plot, and character development. Nothing over the top, but definitely holds you throughout the book. | 3.0 |
| 6715 | This is a story about two people trying to fix each other. Alayna is somewhat of a stalker, she falls too quickly when she meets a man and obsesses over them. Hudson I believe is just bored and plays games with people's lives. The two meet and try to fix each other. For Hudson it started out as a game, but changes quickly. A must read. | 5.0 |
| 6716 | I found this book very enjoyable. The stories were very different from each other but each was engaging . I plan on buying the others in the series. | 5.0 |
| 6717 | The book says it is an act of fiction. If so, I don't understand why it was under "biography" section. In any case, it reads like a sex addict, and that does not interest me. | 1.0 |
| 6718 | This book was recommended to me and I am soo glad I read it...definitely a great, hot read, I cannot wait to read book 2! | 5.0 |
| 6719 | Anyone who enjoys a good love story would very much enjoy this book. I like how it switches from her perspective now, to all her memories. You get to learn a lot about her family. I don't want to say too much and give the book away, but I really very much enjoyed this book! (: | 5.0 |
| 6720 | I really, really loved all of these stories in this great book. I could not put the book down till I finished reading all of them.Thank you so very much for writing all of them. | 5.0 |
| 6721 | This book drags you right in to the fold with a surprise attack on one of the main characters. I think this book/story had great potential but really fell kinda short for me. It could be that it is geared towards teenagers that would not catch a lot of the things that I did. There was a lot of editing errors that really needed to be fixed, simple things as spelling should not be an issue with a book that has been published. I also feel that more development around Vivian and her skills would have been an asset for this book. The love story was easy, without hardly any steam. For a woman of 20, you would have thought there would be more heat between the couple. This one was just okay for me. I give it three fangs.Click on the book image to purchase. | 3.0 |
| 6722 | Oh Javier, you evil, dirty cartel king! I can't seem to get enough of him. His dirty angel is Luisa and she's a fierce survivor that equals his intelligence, snark, and desire for power. Some could call this book a romance. Some could call it a twisted connection between two broken people. Whatever it is, it’s fantastic. This is not a typical novel about two people finding love. It’s more about two people finding power, giving into their attraction and using each other for mutual benefit. Finding that they don’t want to live without the other – is that love? While never spoken, it’s implied through Javier’s actions and Luisa’s emotions.Like some of Karina Halle’s other books, this one is gritty, raw, full of things that most people want to pretend don’t exist. As always, it’s a story told with emotion and even a bit of humor. It’s not for the faint of heart. For fans of Karina Halle, it’s just another one of her works of art that dragged me in and want to find my own evil drug lord with a sexy smile and dirty mouth. But not really. | 5.0 |
| 6723 | Loved these books. They are three different authors with enjoyable stories. I had only read one of the authors previously but enjoyed all of the stories. | 5.0 |
| 6724 | Read these books back to back. Loved looking back on the era and how far medical research has come. The author's 1920s accuracy is wonderful and I feel like I am reading an American Downton Abbey.Looking forward to the next book due out during the summer | 5.0 |
| 6725 | Pastor John Hagee writes, “something is about to change,” the subtitle of his new book, Four Blood Moons. He explores the supernatural connection between the sun, moon and stars, several Jewish Feasts and NASA’s discovery of four blood moons known as “Tetrads.” He writes about the Tetrad’s appearances, April 15 & Oct 8, 2014 and April 4 & Sept 28, 2015 and their meanings, in addition to the meaning of the complete solar eclipse on March 20, 2015.Hagee begins with his 2012 arrival in Puyallup, WA to speak at Night to Honor Israel, sponsored by Pastor Mark Biltz of El Shaddai Ministries and Christians United for Israel. Biltz asked if he had ever studied “…the sun, moon and stars as a source of prophetic revelation?” When Hagee said he hadn’t Biltz explained why he believed the skies were God’s method of speaking to the world although he believed “no one was listening.”When Hagee returned home he began his research with Gen. 1:14 where God said the “lights in the heavens were to divide the day and night; and let them be for signs and seasons.” The Hebrew word for “sign” also translates as “signal.”Joel 2: 31 in the Old Testament and Acts 2:20 in the New Testament both say, “The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the…coming of the Lord.” Was Biltz correct, was “God using signs in the heavens…” to announce coming events?Hagee knew the Bible said, “There will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars and on the earth distress of nations, Arab Spring with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring.” Luke 21: 25 at the “Coming of the Son of Man.” Was Jesus’ return on the horizon? Was NASA’s discovery of the four blood moons evidence of the Rapture or Christ’s return?Could it be America wasn’t listening when Hurricane Katrina the Oklahoma Tornados or Hurricane Sandy struck? Or the ten-thousand ton meteor that exploded over Russia February 2013? Was that God’s “high-definition” billboard in action?Hagee answers these questions and more in three sections of his new book titled: Signs in the Heavens, the Spine of Prophecy and the Four Blood Moons. In the first segment Hagee teaches why Israel is important to the world, the blessings for those who support Israel, why “warning comes before judgment,” meaning of blood moon Tetrad’s, the Shemittah year and why he believes America is under Judgment and much more.In the Spine of Prophecy, Hagee compares the vertebrae that connect the skull to the tailbone to the backbone of Spinal Prophecy. If prophecy becomes distorted, spiritual distortion occurs in the same manner as vertebrae’s out of alignment cause pain. This section also covers the Rapture, wars, and rumors of wars, God’s timing, famines, earthquakes, anarchy and the Gospel message of salvation.The final part concerns the four blood moons of the past, present and future, the meanings behind solar and lunar eclipses and how two Feasts, Passover and Sukkot, relate to NASA’s forecast of the blood moons. Hagee writes, “It is very rare that Scripture, science, and historical events align with one another, yet the last three Four Blood Moon series, or Tetrad’s have done exactly that.”These events happened three times in the past 500 years and are scheduled to happen again next year and the year after. Hagee asks, “…are we listening?”Pastor Hagee, Bible scholar, world-renowned pastor and preacher’s new book is a must read for anyone interested in prophecy and End-Time events. The implications are clear. Something is about to happen, however are we listening? | 5.0 |
| 6726 | I could't put it down. What a change, the female character was flawed but realizes and makes the nessary changes.You have to read the sequel BURN this explains everything and is the better book. I loved the characters, loved Jaxon. Read it you will love it. | 5.0 |
| 6727 | In this book we learn that no matter our circumstances we can overcome and rise above them, and we can be loved! Sometimes it takes hard things and maybe even tragic things to happen in our lives to help us see more clearly and to grow. I enjoyed this book in the series. Heather Tullis is a great writer and makes the story interesting with some twists and turns. I look forward to reading the rest of the series. | 5.0 |
| 6728 | I received this book in exchange for an honest review. (LOP or Lovers of Paranormal). I did enjoy the character of Caitlin Diggs, but I will admit when started this book I did not realize it was third in a series. Had I realized this I would have gone back and read the other two book before this one. I was able to follow the story and enjoyed the mystery but I feel as if I was missing something in the story that kept me at a distance. This is definitely not a stand alone book. I enjoyed this book enough to go back and read the first two in the series. The world the author created is very interesting to me and the use of religion very unique. I would recommend this book as part of a series. | 3.0 |
| 6729 | An interesting western saga. Surely the start to.more BRANNIGAN sequels.Sad ending but a good story. This is A true western | 3.0 |
| 6730 | Talk about being ahead of the times. The book was great, and written beautifully. Robin Maxwell did a more than credible job. | 4.0 |
| 6731 | I had read a few books by this author and liked her attitude towards her characters. Then I read "Fatal Affair" and fell in love with all the people I am reading about.. I then found out there are (so far) 6 books in this series with one more in the pipeline. Wow, Wow. I won't give away any plot lines......Just read the book | 5.0 |
| 6732 | I'm hooked on James Patterson books lately. This one was great (as usual). | 5.0 |
| 6733 | Loved this book! This was a journey of pain, loss, betrayal and rediscovery! Kelli felt betrayed by her true love Mitch, so she ran! Things are not always as they seem and both Mitch and Kelli learn this the hard way. When tragedy and danger bring them back together, will they find their way back to each other? Will they both get a second chance at the love they thought they lost? This was a thrilling adventure and I loved it, definite must read! | 5.0 |
| 6734 | She did again. Roxie's book 4 in Her Russian Protector is great. The story plot about Molokai and Vivian was unexpected. I loved it. I can't wait to read the rest of this series. It's well worth the money. I definitely want a Russian.......... | 5.0 |
| 6735 | Book ten was not up to the quality of most of its predecessors, probably because it needed too much exposition as a setup for this volume. Not,a surprise in the world of serial fiction.That's definitely not the case here. The style of inter posing the various story threads is vet well done and though as always there are a few editing misses, the writing and editing of the most complex parts of the story are top notch.I think some one of the romantic threads goes on too long, but the clinch line had to come in the right place in the overall story and the structure required more episodes than we're really needed.Overall, lots of fun and excitement. I can't wait for more. | 4.0 |
| 6736 | THE COVER OF THIS BOOK GAVE A GOOD INDICATION OF THE CONTENTS. i DIDN'T GET VERY FAR WITH IT BECAUSE IT WAS TOTALLY SLOW AND BORING. AFTER READING "THE LITTLE STRANGER", I HAVE BEEN DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED WITH "AFFINITY" AND "TIPPING THE VELVET". | 1.0 |
| 6737 | Travis and Cathy's story is sooooooo good! Hot and steamy with lots of humor. Carolyn Brown has done it again. For a beautifulstory filled with hot, hot cowboys read this one. | 5.0 |
| 6738 | I was asked to read this by the author and it was a pretty good read. I always put myself in the main character/heroine's place and I just couldn't do it this time. She is too young for me but the story has good bones to build on. I never thought of the teacher/student relationship especially if they are already in college but it can work. Go ahead and buy it. Worth it. | 3.0 |
| 6739 | I don't like this book, the story is not believable. The characters weren't develop, there was no chemistry between the hero and heroine. | 1.0 |
| 6740 | Great Quote:“Mate. That one word ran through his head over and over like an ancient mantra. This woman, the one he just tackled, as if she were a Caedo or Purist assassin, was his mate. Son of a b****.”With the exception of a few editorial bits (that I hope they fix before the publish/release date), I very much enjoyed this book. I think I would have enjoyed it more had I read the first four books. It would have given me more of a vested interest in the characters, so as a standalone book, I think it’s not quite as good. But I do wish to read the other books eventually.Tatiana is a pretty self-sufficient woman, and this makes me like her immensely. She’s a half-breed of human and Amoveo — a shape shifting breed. Her clan is that of the wolf (and a lot of this seems to link back to Native American legend, or at least it sounds it, due to the names and such. Not gonna lie, I kind of love that.) Due to her Amoveo bloodlines, she is able to empathize with animals, making her an extraordinary vet. The empathy is what has her coming out to a place that she never wished to travel to, or even recognize as a part of her ancestry. The horses of the Prince and his family are sick and, at her sister’s insistence, she makes the drive out.Arriving with her assistant, she is immediately tackled to the ground — by the one man who she’s been hiding from in the dream realm (and in the physical world) — her mate, Dominic.From that first meeting, there is a chemistry and a pull that they can’t resist, much as they both want to. They hurt each other, they fend for their lives, and learn to compromise and open up themselves.A lot of this sounds cliche, and it probably is, but I did enjoy the book. Again, I wish I had read the first four before reading this one, as I feel I would have felt more of a connection. I picked the book up, put it down, only to pick it back up again about 10 minutes later. After the holiday craziness, I plan to buy the other four and delve into those.So, if you’re already an Amoveo fan, I believe you’ll enjoy this book immensely. If not, check out the first four before grabbing this one. | 3.0 |
| 6741 | I couldn't get enough, I wanted to stay around and see how the rest of their lives turned out in the wild wild west of South Dakota. I think I'm in love with Fox - Star Dreamer. Heck why not....my hair is the same color as hers only I'm way to old for him. Haha. Thanks Cynthia Wright I'm a new fan of yours ! | 5.0 |
| 6742 | This book is really good. It had so many twists and turns in it. You never knew what was going to happen next. This book is a must read. I highly recommend it!!! | 5.0 |
| 6743 | "A Conspiracy of Faith" is just an excellent thriller. I decided to read it because I had enjoyed the author's debut book "Keeper of Lost Causes" so much. I do confess that as I started "A Conspiracy of Faith", I had my doubts since it seemed that the author was following a formula of story telling he used in the first book. And he was, to an extent. But it soon didn't matter as the suspense mounted and I was furiously turning pages.I do note that this is more of a thriller than a mystery. The author tells the story from several points of view, including the criminal. So the suspense is in seeing how all these threads will come together and if and how the police will prevail. Four stars instead of five only because I reserve the five star ratings for more substantive genres. But, In the genre of thrillers, you can't do any better. | 4.0 |
| 6744 | Love it for the no brainer action when I work out in the gym it is fast paced and totally absorbing! | 3.0 |
| 6745 | I am a big fan of paranormal. Love all of it really. I rarely in ever give a 5 star. This book and the one that follows it gets that rating. I have read Ms Andersons work before and admit to being a fan. This book and the next in this series did it all for me.I loved the characters. Each one seemed real and I could relate to them in some way. Also, this was not your typical story..Not by a long shot. Ms Anderson comes up with plot twist after plot twist that makes me stay with the book. I want to find out what happens so badly that I cant put it down....lolThe sex scenes were hot...I hate when a couple or character comes off a some porn star wanna be. I think within the scope of the characters, the scenes were just great!! I am so glad I read this!! | 5.0 |
| 6746 | This is an absolute must-have cookbook, and I highly recommend it, for multiple reasons.First, it's gorgeous. The colors are beautiful, the photos are amazing. I know I'll be gradually running it because I'll be using it so much.Secondly, I've found Ruby's recipes overall to be basically infallible. Though I clearly haven't made all of the recipes because I just received it yesterday, a few of these recipes are already beloved in my house.Third, the concept is so useful, and the recipes really hold true: I can see every single one of the recipes fitting into my weeknight routine (and being a vast improvement). | 5.0 |
| 6747 | When I was studying magic my instructor mentioned that every one has a different view of the invisible universe, althoughit is like concentrating on one facet of a multifaceted stone . Dr. Harkness certainly is entitled to her own view of the invisible universe, although it is certainly an unusual one. She classifies the three types of Homo exceptus as witches , demons and vampires, about which she spins her most interesting story. Her witches have abilities that are apparently inherited in the female line. While there is at least one male witch in the line, he does not seem to be as wholesome as the female witches. The demons all seem to be interesting, and any number of historical characters are classed as demons, post-diction I'm sure. Personally, I have found most demons and goblins to be dumb as rocks. (Let us recall that Christ said, "The stones shall speak to you) The vampires she has more accurately than most prior writers, as they do go out in the sun light, do not get destroyed by the sun, and can eat (a little) beside drinking blood.As to her story, I enjoyed reading it. Saying that, I must add that I did not enjoy it enough to purchase the next two books in the trilogy.I do hope she finds a way to give her female lead the alchemical potent which will extend her life for at least several hundred years. If she is going to marry an almost immortal vampire, she deserves more time with him. | 4.0 |
| 6748 | Perhaps you have asked yourself, "What if all this global warming stuff is real?" or "what if dinosaurs lived in our time?" or "what if robots took over the world?" This book is an answer to all those things and it just is terrifying on some levels! The book is exciting and interesting and will keep you reading! | 4.0 |
| 6749 | 10 stars for me for Williams Reasonable Doubt.Once again this author delivers, and with a only a few short pages which are by the way INCREDIBLY SATISFYING, she brings Andrew's and Aubrey's story once again to a combustable level with wit and charm. Once again the LINES are AMAZING. This author KNOWS HOW to write a cliffy. I can't say enough about this author or her books. There have been so many amazing reviews for it already. I will just say READ IT. You will not be disappointed. It will be interesting to see if in the end Aubrey gets more from Andrew than just the INCREDIBLE F'ing. Cant wait for part 3 and for other books by this author. | 5.0 |
| 6750 | OK, so you are not convinced that giants roamed the earth. Fine. I won't try to convince you. Just read the book. M. Chouinard, a fellow Frenchman, will steer you downs roads where you've never been and you will become fascinated with what he has to say and how he says it. Students should read this stuff and really learn something. Skip the Common Core method of teaching only what the government wants kids to know. Note to parents: Learn it yourself, then teach your kids the fun of reading fascinating subjects like this. Joan Noble Pinkham, author on AMAZONBOOKS.COM | 5.0 |
| 6751 | Michael Cuneo's ONE LAST KISS is the story of Chris Coleman, a man who strangled his wife, Sheri, and his two young sons, Garett and Gavin, in the early morning hours in the family home on May 5, 2009, in Columbia, IL, a suburb across the Mississippi River from St. Louis. Coleman, head of security for Joyce Meyer Ministries and among the most soulless and heartless atrocities you will ever hear about was involved in a heated love affair with Tara Lintz a high school friend of Sheri's, and the two had exchanged rings and a vow to be married as soon as Coleman was divorced. But Coleman feared that based on company policy, a divorce would mean he would be fired, and Lintz had given him a deadline of May 4 to file for the divorce. He lied to Lintz that he had filed on May 4, and proceeded to kill his family the very next day, clumsily attempting to make it appear that the killings were done by a maniac who despised him for his position with the Ministry, an attempt he had been setting up for six months by sending anonymous letters and e-mails to both the ministry and to himself threatening harm to his family. And to enhance the plot, after he killed his wife and sons, he spray painted obscenities around his house. His attempts to cover up his crime were so inept that no one in the region - the public or the cops - had any doubt after the first couple of days that Coleman was responsible.The story is an unimaginable and profoundly interesting one and the writer, Cuneo, has commendably done a lot of research and presents considerable background on the principals, which is unfortunately one of the few positives about the book. Cuneo had the chance here to produce an intelligent and reportorial study of the case. He did not. Rather he has written a chatty, breezy mediocrity replete with filler, repetition, fabrication, and a nauseating and never-ending lionization of police, lawyers, and judges.Some selected of many possible examples:For just plain sloppiness, consider that Cuneo states that at the time of Coleman's trial, Illinois was "experiencing its worst hurricane season in recent memory." I live in St. Louis, and can state without fear of contradiction that there has never ever been a hurricane in this region.And on more than one occasion, he presents incorrect time frames. As noted, the murders were committed on May 5th, 2009, the reason being Coleman's narcissistic desire to be with Tara Lintz while losing nothing more than a family which was now a hindrance. On page 311, Cuneo writes that Coleman became infatuated with Lintz in the fall of 2009 and began implementing his plan and cover up in November 2009. If this were the case, Coleman would have murdered his family 5 months before falling for Lintz.The same thing happens when we learn that Sheri was born in 1977 and her brother Mario in 1975. According to Cuneo, the family moved to Largo, FL, in 1978, at which time Sheri and Mario were 12 and 10 respectively. Unless the siblings suffered from progeria, a condition conspicuously absent from the narrative, this seems unlikely, and all I can say is, "Nice editing."Repetition is rampant. Cuneo in the first chapter reports the findings, emotions, and preliminary observations of the cops and EMTs who are the first responders to the crime scene. Later, in a particularly cynical example of increasing his page count at the expense of quality, Cuneo has two officers repeating this information to a later arrival at the scene. He could have simply written that "they made the later arrival aware of their findings." But no, he repeats the information.There is a discrepancy in time frames that is important to solving the case. Cuneo reports and explains this discrepancy at least three times.Cuneo is also omniscient. On pg. 134, he reports that Sheri applied steroid cream to Gavin's poison ivy. Besides being a prime example of irrelevant filler, my question is, with Sheri and the boys being dead when the book was written, how would he possibly know this and why would we care in any case?Cuneo reports on numerous instances of interaction - thoughts and conversations - between Coleman and his family. It is obvious that they didn't cooperate with the author in writing the book. He simply makes things up as he goes along.Reporting on Coleman's being interviewed by police, Cuneo reports him as "sounding like a petulant nine-year-old accused by his parents of stealing from the cookie jar."A child, "Austin saw the look in his mom's eyes. He knew that she was telling him the truth." Give me a break! Fabricated, not to mention bad, similes and true crime don't go together. He should be writing soap opera.As for Cuneo's fawning idolization of almost everyone in the book other then Coleman's family and a few others:"Hadn't (Chief Edwards) always encouraged the people working under him to go that extra step in solving crimes?""At State's Attorney Kris Reitz's skillful prompting, the chief described the reams of evidence that the police had uncovered..." How skillful does a prosecutor have to be to introduce prosecution evidence from a cop? But then Cuneo is incapable of not lavishing praise on that which is actually mundane."Judge Wharton proved a master of reasonable compromise."Sheriff Kelly is "delightfully frank and witty."Kris "Reitz was sharp, confident and single minded." He also "wanted a conviction in the case..." Maybe I'm jaded, but Reitz's desired outcome would seem to go without saying, him being a prosecutor and all. Keep that word count rolling!John O'Gara, "positively oozed compassion and humanity." And while this would make me personally not want to sit too close to him, we are also advised that, "He had a slightly shambling look about him that nicely understated his sharpness of intellect.""Baden was lucid and congenial."Even a local TV anchor and cameraman are described as being "talented" and an "ace" respectively.And finally, even the title, ONE LAST KISS, is nothing but soap opera, there being no way of knowing whether or not Coleman gave his family members a "last kiss" before killing them.I read another book by Cuneo called ALMOST MIDNIGHT. It was very good, professional and reportorial, so he is certainly capable of better, but here he has taken an interesting story that could provide a writer intent on doing an intelligent job with maybe 200 pages of material and turned it into a fictional/semi-true crime/soap opera crapfest. It has long been my contention that in the best of true crime, the reader is unaware of the author's personality until he's through with the book and then marvels at what a fine job he's done. In ALMOST MIDNIGHT, Cuneo is omnipresent on every page. | 2.0 |
| 6752 | Another great book. I mourned when the hot flash club series ended but her stand alone novels have nene wonderful. This book had all the hallmarks, a great cast of characters a plot that wasn't rubber stamp predictable and a great ending! | 5.0 |
| 6753 | This was such a great set to read very exciting well loved. I laughed a lot but so into these books really they are great books | 5.0 |
| 6754 | This book is well worth it even if it is an old edition. It has what you need apart from the calculator notes. | 5.0 |
| 6755 | White Hot Kiss by Jennifer L. ArmentroutSteph's Rating: 5 starsDani's Rating: 5 starsOverall: 5 starsReview:WOW. I whizzed through this book over the course of a few hours, and I can't say enough that I love, love, LOVE this book! White Hot Kiss is your standard witty JLA book, and while some people might get tired of her formula-like writing, I personally love the versatile equation she came up with and I know her book will not disappoint, every time. This is a fantastic series debut for Jen, and it's one of the best "first books" she's ever come up with!Layla is a defect amongst the Warden race, in fact, she's pretty much cursed. Born as half demon, half of the mortal enemy of the Wardens, she hasn't earned many fans even within the Warden clan she's been raised in since a kid. It doesn't help her that getting too close could mean getting your soul whisked away, no thanks to her demon side. She doesn't fit in nicely into a category--not human, fully demon, or Warden. The only thing she has are her special abilities that are enough for the Wardens to keep her around. But when she meets Roth, a powerful Upper-Level demon, she starts questioning everything she has been taught to believe by her upbringers. She learns the truth behind her bloodline...and the fact that she may be in the eye of a demon coup.I just don't even know what to say. WHK is just so Jen. The humor, the references, and the phenomenal characters; all of the usual Jen characteristics are throughout this book, and every single one fits in perfectly. There is just the right amount of intensity fueling the story to make you feel uber excited for the rest of the series, but not so much that you feel burned out after just book one. I think WHK is really showing Jen's progression into a master storyteller, and this book was definitely worth it's wait.Oh deary Roth. I'm so sorry Daemon, but Roth is my new fave Jen-boy. This bad boy demon is unfairly--yes, best put, sinfully--hot. And he's so charismatic that you can't even question not being drawn to him. Roth is an amped up Daemon in a way, but I liked Roth the moment I met him. With Daemon, he had a book of being a kinda-sorta-but-still-hot douche, so Roth is in the lead. I mean, if this is just the beginning? I CAN'T WAIT to see how Roth's character is going to develop throughout the series. He's really perfect for Layla, who's been so governed by rules her whole life. Layla needs someone to make her feel special for once instead of a birth defect, and Roth provides all of the above.Usually you don't think of sexy when you think of gargoyles...but as always, Jen knows what she's doing and exactly what she wants to deliver. I'm pretty sure people are going to give the eyebrow when they read the synopsis and think of the stone sculptures on the sides of buildings, but I can assure that this isn't anywhere near that. I am so in love with this concept, and its just such an original voice out there. I think these not-so-stony gargoyles might be it for me among all of Jen's books so far!What would a JLA book be without the jaw-dropping twisty-twists? There will be lots of bomb dropping and explosions all the way through the book, so my normal Jen advice--Brace yourselves. Especially for the ending. ;)I'm onto my second read of White Hot Kiss--in fact I basically just read the last page and flipped right back to the beginning. Like all of her books, here is some real quality that you can read over and over again as many times as you want, and you still won't find yourself sick of any moment of it. I just did a fast read-over of WHK so I could get out this review (we know, we've been quiet for the past week), and now I'll go do my in-depth read. Can't wait for Stone Cold Touch this November--whose cover reveal will be here [A Walk on Words] soon!--Steph and Dani @ A Walk on Words | 5.0 |
| 6756 | Just the vampire book I was looking for! It has the perfect vampire, Robb paired with Liz, taking us on a sweet love journey. He thought she knew. He showed. She ran. But not for long. I have a feeling it's not over yet. Thank goodness! | 4.0 |
| 6757 | This is book revolves around torrid families who's betrayals and falsehoods affect each other in unforseen ways. It is a story of love,redemption, and healing in the wake of misfortune. It is a reminder that no matter how bleak the world may seem, love can heal any wound. Though richly historic, the messages encrypted can be applied today. I haven't been this enthused about a historical romance since I read Julie Garwood's The Wedding. I look forward to reading more of Tanya's work. | 5.0 |
| 6758 | Great book. A must read. This is a rather new look at the Amish living in the English world a rd round them | 4.0 |
| 6759 | This was such a wonderful book. I fell in love with Cami and Stockton at the very beginning and knew they would make a great couple. Their relationship develops slowly and we're able to really watch them fall in love. And both are great characters. Actually, with the exception of Cami's parents and sister, all of the characters in this book are good. Stockton's sister Will is especially sweet.Cami pushes her parents too far in an attempt to try and get some kind of attention from them. They're from Beverly Hills and are too wrapped up in themselves to notice her. Their solution is to send her to her aunt and uncles in Tennessee. This turns out to be the best turn of events in her life. She meets Stockton. At first, they're snide and snappy with each other but you know it's because they are attracted to one another. When Cami becomes friends with Will, she's asks Stockton to be nice and try to be friends. Once they begin to spend time together, these two souls, both with broken pasts, begin to heal.Great love story. Language isn't really bad and there are no love scenes for those readers who prefer more PG rated books. First in the series but also a stand alone. Both POVs and happy ending. | 5.0 |
| 6760 | I've read every book in this series and they are awesome! It's a very fun easy read and before you know it you've finished and want more. I wasn't a fan of paranormal type books until I read this book. I loved it and absolutely recommend it! | 5.0 |
| 6761 | This is a great personal story. I was less concerned about the overriding politics of Bush and Obama. Enjoyed it. | 4.0 |
| 6762 | Russian HillTy Hutchinson has done it again.FBI Agent Abby Kane is on another case trying to solve another murder in San Francisco. But when it seems this case may be part of a serial spree, the plot thickens.Not only does Abby and her colleagues from the San Francisco Police Department have few leads, but it seems the more they dig, the more confusing it becomes. This is not someone looking for glory from these gruesome murders. In fact, it appears the killer does not want to be acknowledged. Tiny clues to the puzzle are what keep Abby going to determine not only who, but why.Set in San Francisco with references to the great features of the city, Abby continues her search. But what will she find?Fast paced, page turning murder story. Great characters to keep you interested. Another great read from Ty. | 5.0 |
| 6763 | I found my copy of this book on the discard shelf at my local YMCA, never having heard of it. It had been in some library system somewhere and they had placed a label that said "discard"on the back cover. Well, that was my good fortune. I hardly ever read novels anymore, but something about this book drew me in. I could really identify with it and with the characters. The way Kevin Wilson gets into their thought processes is very real. All of the writing is that way. I wanted to read every word and savored the book. I didn't want it to end.Few people have parents who are performance artists, but everyone deals with the same issues this family does. What does it mean to be truly independent? How do we judge our parents for what they have given us, good and bad? How do people move beyond their lifelong programming and reconcile with the past? At the same time, the book is very funny, and I found myself laughing out loud more than once. The plot pulls you in, and suddenly towards the end takes an unexpected turn which brings all elements into high relief. It's a brilliant novel and Kevin Wilson deserves all the acclaim he has received. | 5.0 |
| 6764 | great story and come to life characters. I had a hard time putting all the books in this series down! I never thought I would be reading, vampire romance books, but the author has got me "Hooked" Still waiting for the last book to appear!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 6765 | I am enjoying this book very much. Author is excellent at bringing the characters to life and helping the reader become familiar with the setting. There is mystery, a love interest and humor. The characters are people you wish you knew.The only negative I have is in regards to the Audible book. I absolutely love Audible. I really enjoy having the Kindle and Audible editions so I can switch back and forth depending on what I am doing. Prior to this I have never rejected a book because the narrator was too bad to listen to. But in this case the narrator was so awful that I never made it through the first chapter. Please be warned, those of you contemplating the Audible version.And if the author reads these reviews, please, please do a better job of picking a narrator. A good one can do wonders. | 5.0 |
| 6766 | Wow!!!! Sahara was trying so hard to be like her friend and being rebellious against her parents, only to realize too late that she had messed up. Carmella is crazy!!! Everything she went through and people she hurt only proved she needs some type of help. Daniela was trying to help Sahara even though she already knew how her cousin was. Mr. Pazzo though?! He is beyond disgusting and needs his behind kicked. He should've known better but not only did he deal with a young child but also manipulated them and caused them to lose everything. The different twist and turns within this story held my attention. At the end, I really had a wtf moment. Mr. Pazzo remarried who, Carmella is being called baby by who, Chase had a hand in what, what all is Sahara exactly remembering?! So many questions need to be answered and I can't wait for part 2. | 5.0 |
| 6767 | 101 tips and tricks are a lot to take in/incorporate. There are a few things I picked up and it's always good to be reminded of health tips you already knew.I will admit I skimmed the second half of the book as I couldn't begin to incorporate everything into my life. | 4.0 |
| 6768 | Look at that cover. Isn't it gorgeous? So atmospheric and evocative. Okay, now for the bad news. It's everything else. Everything else except the cover is the bad news.Maybe not everything. The basic storyline is okay, there's the makings of a good ghost story in there. But the writing is SO BAD. It's poorly constructed, full of cliches, and the research is completely non-existent. As in, I'm pretty sure that if Wendy Webb was in the middle of writing and she couldn't remember the name of something (like the specific Great Lake or Canadian province near where her story takes place) she just said something vague like "lake" or "border" and skipped over it. Annnnnd repeat. It was beyond irritating.I don't have much else to say about this book. I was going to list all the ways in which the book was disappointing, but I got tired just thinking about it. I think the worst review I read for it was one that said, "This is Wendy Webb's best book so far!" Oh dear. I guess I won't be reading her other books then. | 2.0 |
| 6769 | I highly recommend that you read all three books in this series because they are all too good to miss. This last one touch my heart. Jade is such a complex person. She is so lost after the death of her parents. Supported by her two wonderful half sisters as they struggle to save Rosewood . So much emotion , the romance was wonderful and finally the HEA that made me sad to come to the,end of this series. I look forward to reading more books by Laura Moore. | 5.0 |
| 6770 | This one is definitely one of my top favorites in the series--well written plot, dialogue, characters, etc. Had good humor in the right spots (Night of the Pigging Dead) as well as some very sweet moments between the characters (Ryan and Krysty, especially). Love the travelling by caravan and then later by ship--gives a lot of delightful battles but also creates more a feel of the 'life' they are living--what we view as 'surviving' is for them normal life, so you get to dancing, laughter, gambling, loving, shopping, etc--as well as making plans for battles, diving into battles, and surviving them only to hit still more battles. I've read this one a number of times and it only gets better each read. | 5.0 |
| 6771 | The Case Against William is, without a doubt, one of the best books I have ever read. Mark Gimenez brings the characrers to life in an exciting and sometimes humorous way. I did shed a few tears at the end when William began to think back through his life at the climactic end. So many young people will never learn what William did about family and love. Frank and his team of wonderful misfits is often a tearjerker but it also shows the love between losers. As the end was nearing I found myself reading faster and faster - a true and exciting who-dunnit. I will definitely be reading more of the work of Gimenez. | 5.0 |
| 6772 | Toni and Ryan just want to graduate high school and start a life together. She’s getting a lot of grief from the clique of popular girls, but figures she can ride it out. But then her younger sister Nicole joins the clique. And then Nicole gets killed. And Toni and Ryan are convicted of murder.This book gets off to a painfully slow start, to the point where I don’t know that “tedious” really does it justice. Lots of time is spent on depictions of a Toni as an unruly teenage girl. Sex, drugs, and alcohol become repetitive to the point where it’s unclear whether the author is making a point, or advocating them. Emotions and feelings are described for pages and pages while nothing is really happening. Granted, you need to spend some time setting up the background, and establishing characters’ motives and frame of mind, but you could easily skip the first half of the book and not miss much.Toni is well fleshed-out as whiny, obnoxious, and totally unsympathetic; traits not normally satisfying in a lead character outside of a tale of redemption. Her boyfriend, Ryan, has a bad reputation but aside from getting stoned a lot he’s repeatedly shown to have the proverbial heart of gold. The rest of the cast are mostly stereotypes plucked from your choice of rebellious teen movies.The action appears in fits and starts, although things start to get interesting near the end. When you finally find out who-dunnit though, it’s pretty unbelievable.This may succeed as women’s literature, but it’s advertised as a “Blockbuster Thriller”, and in that genre it’s a total failure. If you really need to find out what happened “That Night”, go ahead; just be warned that your journey to discovery is long and tedious. | 1.0 |
| 6773 | It took me a moment to realize that this is a "sort of" retelling from Taming the Shrew. It takes a look at a secondary character from the play, Bianca. While I never did like that character much, this book takes the story into a new and different direction, which I liked. This involves quite a bit of mistaken identity and is a fun quick read. Also, I thought the cover a little odd. | 4.0 |
| 6774 | Everything this author writes is flat out great in my view. The fleshing out of his characters from some of his previous books was great. Buy this book. | 5.0 |
| 6775 | Remember when your teachers used to say, "Reading is fun!" And the students would groan? They should hand out this book to the whole class. This book is just downright fun. It clips along at a fast pace without a wasted word. The characters are as wonderfully strange as their names and the mystery a good one that keeps the reader guessing all the way until the end. I can't pronounce the title, but I loved it! | 5.0 |
| 6776 | This is a fun book to read and you will want to read more than once. At first you are what is going on here, then as the story unfolds, the plot has several story lines woven, which makes it interesting on several levels. | 5.0 |
| 6777 | While I was reading this my wife asked me if I was enjoying it and I said, "I don't know." Having finished it some months ago, I find it lingering in my mind, like it's a puzzle I'm still trying to solve, which tips me over the fence into positive feelings.I can say it's unlike anything else I've read recently. I don't know if it's deranged or inventive or what, but it's a deeply unsettling book. I can see why so many reviewers react negatively, but I think this says more about the readers than the book. It's definitely not for everyone, but it's tough to dismiss it entirely. For those looking for something adventurous and unusual (and I increasingly am), this is worth a try. | 4.0 |
| 6778 | It was okay I liked the characters in this book. But 11 birthdays was better. Rory would be an amity because she nice | 4.0 |
| 6779 | Enjoyed this book a lot. fast action and a page turner | 5.0 |
| 6780 | A very well documented and accurate book on many of our secret units that congress is not aware of nor of the missions | 5.0 |
| 6781 | Completely hooked from the first word to the last.Louise Doughty's masterful control of her material results in a gripping psychological thriller that sweeps the reader along and provides us with a thoroughly convincing portrayal of an intelligent, middle-aged woman at the mercy of her desires and emotions. To witness her unravelling is like watching a car-crash in slow motion: utterly compelling. | 5.0 |
| 6782 | I enjoyed the book. It was a good light hearted reading to make a day brighter! I can recommend it. | 4.0 |
| 6783 | This story is told from the POV of Caroline, Oliver, factory manager Gordon Hightower and Letta Holcomb. There are a lot of characters in this story, but it was well told and I did not feel like I had a hard time keeping them all straight.Caroline had a traumatic childhood and was rescued by Noble and AnnMarie Dempsey. Noble works for the Labor Commission and now Caroline works for them. She is asked to go to the Dinsmore Chocolate Factory to investigate under-age workers at the factory AND the suspicious death of the last agent who was investigating the factory.Oliver is also working undercover, but for a totally different reason. He’s trying to learn the family business and figure out ways to make the factory better by working as a laborer in the factory himself and he doesn’t want his true identity revealed.Gordon Hightower is the factory manager. Mr. Dinsmore plucked him out of orphanage when he was a boy and gave him a “better” life working in the factory. Hightower has risen to a place of trust and power within the company… but is that enough for this man?Letta, Lesley and Lank Holcomb’s father dies and leaves them alone. Letta is determined to provide for her family – whatever it takes. Caroline befriends the girl and becomes attached to the trio of children. But they have a hard time trusting anyone.As I said, there is a lot going on here, but the story is woven together very well. Each has their own story to tell and somehow they all blend together. I felt that the characters were intelligent and interesting. They were realistic and not stupid – which is something that always gets me in these types of novels. I appreciated the romance between Caroline and Oliver wasn’t rushed although I was always pretty sure of its eventual outcome.Not everything was predictable though. I wasn’t sure up until the end what was going to happen with the Holcomb children and if they were going to end up with a family, on their own or in an orphanage.This was a very enjoyable story and I would recommend it.Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book for my honest review. No other compensation was received and all thoughts and opinions are my own. | 4.0 |
| 6784 | Another great stand alone story. Nice easy read and very entertaining. Enjoyed Kat as well as Brandon and Chaz. Nice reference to past characters can see where the past and present storylines could merge in the future. | 5.0 |
| 6785 | Steve Harvey talks about how real men look for women. What they expect out of a women not no gold diggers or easy lays one night stands. Not in the real world even if it is 2014 TB | 4.0 |
| 6786 | I had received this book through book bub and as always I was a little hesitant. As soon as I started to read the sample I couldn't put it down. | 5.0 |
| 6787 | I really liked this story. One of the best time travel romance stories I have had the pleasure to read. I am anxiously awaiting book two. | 5.0 |
| 6788 | the book was well written with many unexpected twists and turns. to was a good mystery with an object lesson. | 3.0 |
| 6789 | A truly steamy story about giving up control and trusting that your partner will protect it instead of abuse it, knowing that pleasure comes with a little submission and dominance but you are safe and free to enjoy it without fear that it will get out of hand.I really liked this story because it did not involve pain just mistrust and fear but with tenderness Paul shows Xander that he can let go because Paul will catch him, I will be reading this one again. | 5.0 |
| 6790 | I couldn't stop reading this book. It was such a great one. I wish the whole collection was free, but you get what yah get and dont throw a fit.I would recommend this book to anyone that liked the Twilight Series!! | 3.0 |
| 6791 | I have never read so many books so quickly haha. As the title says Amy Miles Captivate's the reader. Just perfect! | 5.0 |
| 6792 | "The Making of a Prophet" is a short, but very deep book (174 pages). It helps awaken a potential prophet no matter where they find themselves, such as within performance-driven ministries or in the midst of their wilderness experiences. It teaches about what is likely to happen during the making process of a prophet….from waiting periods between the calling and the anointing, to the potter’s wheel process, to training experiences, to walking out the prophetic anointing in love to make Jesus (Yeshua) and God’s Kingdom purposes bigger and the prophet smaller.There are warnings to readers to be sure people are being called into the prophecy vocation and teaches about different kinds of prophets. Most people who have accepted Jesus (Yeshua) into their hearts are probably prophets in some kind of way(s) but some people move into a prophetic vocation. These people really need to count the cost because the cost will be high…possibly leaving what they are used to and people they are used to being with, enduring spiritual warfare, and the cost of not delivering messages from God to people He wants them spoken to.Learning that being a prophet will bring much spiritual warfare was something I hadn’t really taken in before and I’m glad it was emphasized in this book. It also showed me how to notice false or immature prophets better; sometimes they want special titles and want a lot of credit when a prophecy comes true. Also, it made me more aware of some of the different prophetic callings and that competition in the prophetic vocation is a sign of immaturity. And, when I feel like holding onto a ministry assignment that I understand and have to let go of and possibly leave the place where I am involved with that assignment at I should “…Remember, the old thing serves as a foundation for the new thing God is calling you to do-and you cannot usually do both at the same time.” Page 144Most importantly, the following quote helped me to understand better that if prophets do not prophecy out of love their message probably will not have much meaning to the people it is delivered to. “Without intimacy with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, you cannot prophesy what is on His heart with consistent accuracy. And if prophesy is not coming from the heart of our loving God-and if it is not delivered in that spirit of love, even when giving a call to repentance –then it is best left unspoken because it is not truly representing God. We are always supposed to speak the truth in love (see Ephesians 4:15).” Pg 45Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary book from Chosen Books for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. | 5.0 |
| 6793 | I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and felt it did an excellent job of confirming that my retirement funds need to be in quality mutual funds and carefully diversified. That is also the approach requiring the least effort and generating the least stress. Why not then?Because there is always that thought creeping into our heads that believes that same simple approach is too easy and we should be able to do better. This is a well delivered discussion for why we need to keep this book handy to "bring us back to earth". | 5.0 |
| 6794 | I was looking for a free download for my kindle and this book fit the bill perfectly. It was a very easy read with great characters. I read that one and downloaded her next book and cant wait for another one. Keep them coming!! | 5.0 |
| 6795 | Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the booklookbloggers.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.My 8 year old daughter eats up books, it's unbelievable. We are constantly on the look for more books for her to read and are really looking for really good Christian books written for her age group and a bit older. I'm excited to have found a new book series by faithGirlz! called "The Good News Shoes" series. The first book is called, "Riley Mae and the Rock Shocker Trek".Where this book end the next book, "Riley Mae and the Ready Eddy Rapids" begins.I loved reading this book. It's perfect for my daughter and I think it will be a series she'll enjoy all through her pre-teen years. I look forward to adding to her collection with these books. I'm currently reading the second book and I can't wait to share with you about it. I love that these books talk about staying grounded with God. Trusting in Him and reading His Word. Riley Mae also has the opportunity to share about Jesus with one of her classmates. I love how she presents His story. It will make it easier for my child to talk to others. | 5.0 |
| 6796 | A great sexy fun read! Characters are great and funny -can't wait till the feast of the family find bondmates | 4.0 |
| 6797 | Character sleeps around too much. Can't choose between two men and that's getting tiresome. Maybe I just need to switch out of plum series | 3.0 |
| 6798 | This is the first m/m romance that I have read and actually paid for and it was totally worth it! I read it in a few hours and could not put it down./ I'm not usually a huge fan of 1st person, but I thought it was really great here. The characters were interesting and they had great chemistry. And the sex was hot and romantic. Definitely recommend. | 4.0 |
| 6799 | just love all her books, my favorite story teller, not only sexy but love the humor in these stories, just love them cant waite for new ones to come out , | 5.0 |
| 6800 | I would have enjoyed the book more if there had been less detailed descriptions of things that didn't matter. Long paragraphs that made me get irritated and turn the page.Too many people and not all of them well developed.The motives for murder were not strong enough and not convincing.I finished it, but I was glad when it was done. | 3.0 |
| 6801 | Styron's rendering of his depression in this work is accomplished with simple eloquence. His pain is palpable and his recovery is described without the condescending platitudes one often finds in other author's attempts to wrap things up neatly. | 5.0 |
| 6802 | This is the first book that has caused me to cry. It was very good and had a sad ending buy was the only way to go. | 5.0 |
| 6803 | Jennifer Ryan's short story was good. However, I found the other two a little boring and redundant reading. But then again I like the very keep you on the edge books. Sometimes the love stories can get a bit repetitive. | 3.0 |
| 6804 | This delightful coming-of-age novel bursts with the color and flavor of India. It is sensitive and well thought out. Bravo! | 5.0 |
| 6805 | I have used Quickbooks for several years now and I know I have only been scratching the surface of what the program could do for me. I am working my way through this book as a self-study course. It is really well written and very helpful. It's amazing the things you can learn when you actually read the manual.I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn quickbooks even if you have been using it for years. | 5.0 |
| 6806 | I'm a big fan of the short story format, especially when it succeeds in packing an emotional punch within the confines of the format. This was an okay story, but it didn't quite do it for me. I wasn't left with a tingle or a desire for more. There was something synthetic about the voice of the narrator that left me with little satisfaction and no emotional connection. I read this as a tale of redemption, but I'm not quite sure I bought into it. Having said that, I am a big fan of Mr. Bell's overall body of work. | 3.0 |
| 6807 | Great job by the inheritor of the Spenser novels. It did not disappoint and I hope Ace will write many more. | 5.0 |
| 6808 | King's Throne is so well written you will find yourself quickly immersed in the storyline and the strength and emotions of the characters.Gina has had people protecting her for her entire life and they know the importance of keeping her identity a secret. Now a successful Doctor in New York Gina works in a hospital with her best friend Ellie. That was until Ellie turned up at her house with an injured man who is much more than he seems.Mitch is a Tiger shifter, working as a Royal Guard protecting Ria the panther queen. When the venue that they are in is bombed and Mitch is attacked he is taken by a woman and his fellow Royal Guard Cade to a safe place for help.When Gina meets Mitch and Cade she knows they will sense her truth but with Mitch in trouble she has to hope they will keep her secret. Gina feels connected to Mitch in a primal way and as he starts to get worse Gina know she must return home if she has any chance of helping him survive. Once back at the family property Mitch starts to regain his health but he is also hit with the need to claim Gina as his, but knowing who she is he could never be seen as her equal. Gina's father visits Mitch and sees who he is to their people and he must prepare Mitch for what is to come, for the battle he must face could save or kill them all. Has Mitch finally found the answers to his past and is his destiny truly here alongside Gina and her family. If Mitch has anything to say about it then YES this is where he belongs and he will die to protect them especially Gina.I was hooked from the very first page. I loved King's Throne and could not put it down. Do yourself a favour and be sure to add this to your TBR list you won't be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 6809 | I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author for his generosity.The premise pulled me in, but I soon became disenchanted.The good:-The author shines a light on bullying.-the vampire/human relationship is reversed (kick ass female vamp w/underdog human)The bad:-I feel no empathy for Jonathan despite the horrible amounts of bullying he goes through.-Thorn has no depth, and we are not even given any hints to her history, only a vague reference that she is very old.-The whole book is riddled with errors, enough that they continually pulled me out of the story.The book can be better, if the problems are fixed. As another reviewer noted, a developmental editor is needed to bring out the potential the book offers. | 2.0 |
| 6810 | If you have an ol' farmer in your family, who knows everything already about living off the land, then get them THIS Farmer's Almanac! Every day is a hoot and a holler, and the person I gifted it too is using it as a trivia game for chuckles with all of her farm-type friends! They are having a ball! Highly recommend! | 5.0 |
| 6811 | Fast shipping, great condition, 5 stars all day. The wife really likes Tess Geerritsen work, she now has a lot of them and is reading them as I type. She really likes this series. | 5.0 |
| 6812 | This was my favorite of the series so far! A very exciting ride and finally they worked out the one issue that almost made me stop reading. This book was fun full of action, full of love, full of twists. now on to the next... | 5.0 |
| 6813 | Each character was fully developed and played a significant role in the story..the underlying theme of the book the parents wrote , was a typical 70s story, and became a catalyst for the changes in mores that are part of the current culture,while leaving you with the feeling that they too will change as needs change. | 5.0 |
| 6814 | I like John straley's writing. His characters are quirky and I live in the great white north and appreciate his descriptive writing of the area. Having said that, this book was a little dissapointing. It starts off great, has some good parts in the middle and ends ok but he spends so many pages on the characters rowing their boat up to Alaska I would skip several pages just to save my sanity. I'll still read him though, he's usually pretty good and everyone has a one off every now and then. Would recommend not making this you're first John straley book, he's got plenty of others that are much better. | 3.0 |
| 6815 | I've read a lot of Marvel trade collections/omnibuses since the Avengers film came out. I've worked my way throughAvengers Disassembled,House of M,Civil War,Secret InvasionandSiege- along with some of Thor's solo trades, the New Avengers, Mighty Avengers, and Journey into Mystery. And, this is the best book I have read of them all.After coming across Fury's Secret Warrior's team a few times within the crossover event tie-ins, I decided to pick up this omnibus on impulse when I found it at a huge discount. I never expected it to be such an exciting, well written, convoluted and engrossing conspiracy thriller! I burned through all 900+ pages in two nights and not because the material is light. I simply could not put it down. And apart from Captain America appearing a couple of times at the end, none of the more familiar all-star heroes take part. It's all Nick Fury, the Howling Commandos, and his "caterpillars".When Fury gets wind of Secret Invasion, and that many allies and heroes might not be who they say (or think) they are, he decides to build a new team of heroes from potential metahuman candidates, the caterpillars. Daisy "Quake" Johnson leads the inaugural team which includes a child god, a mystic, a strongman, a speedster and a grandson of a Ghost Rider. But the book goes far beyond what this one team is working on when Fury learns that Hydra has infiltrated SHIELD and every major corporation around the globe (It's all connected!). And then the Leviathon organization enters the fray. The way the plot plays out is BRILLIANT. There is a lot of action, sometimes with deadly consequences, but also plans within plans. I found myself cheering by the end, it was so well played.Overall, I cannot recommend this book enough. In fact, if you read only one graphic novel ever, be sure it's this one. Yes, it's that good. Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 6816 | JADE JONES is the TRUTH. CAMERON 5 was FIYAH, FIYAH, and MORE FIYAH. I READ pts. 4 & 5 in1 day, and these are FULL LENGTH BOOKS. I COULDN'T, WOULDN'T, and DIDN'T PUT DOWN UNTIL I was FINISHED. It FLOWED SO EFFORTLESSLY, and was NEVER A DULL MOMENT. I LOVED CAMERON and JUDE'S CHARACTERS. ALTHOUGH THEIR RELATIONSHIP HAD ISSUES, I NEVER DOUBTED the LOVE. WHAT a WAY to END an AMAZING SERIES. I LOVED and ENJOYED THIS MUST READ.......... | 5.0 |
| 6817 | Any time you pair Lou Dobb's wit, wisdom, and encyclopedic knowledge of all things political alongside a crack crime writerwith a background in law enforcement (and a flair for hard-hitting and often funny dialogue) you're pretty much guaranteedto come up with a winner. Border War is that winner and I urge you NOT to miss it. | 5.0 |
| 6818 | You will not go wrong with this book. I know this writer personally and I know what she does and how hard she works to get it just right for us. I've read all of her books and they are all very good. Fatal Affair is her best yet. She will autograph you a copy if you want it in paperback. This book grabs you from the very beginning and is hard to stop reading. I am fortunate enough to be able to start it and read until I get to the end. Well written and guarantee you will want to get her other books. Take a chance and then write a review. Dixie get started on the next one. You just get better and better. | 5.0 |
| 6819 | This was a good book although not An especially gripping story but still interesting. I would not have paid t he 5.99 but though if was a free book. However it was a good book.Com | 5.0 |
| 6820 | light easy read. believable cultures and action. am buying the next in the series. some typos but not enough to bother me. | 4.0 |
| 6821 | My favorite philosophy book of all time. Os Guinness is one of the few people I get excited about. He presents the truth about the world in a positive way. Inspiring to say the least. | 5.0 |
| 6822 | I always enjoy Christmas books but this one was even better than I expected it to be. It gives a funny, poignant, and sincere look at the life of a Santa and the children who visit him. I was sorry when I got to the end of this book, I really enjoyed reading it. | 5.0 |
| 6823 | This story is very inspiring, and gives hope in this world where people seem too wrapped up in their own lives to care about anyone else. | 5.0 |
| 6824 | This book had been on my wishlist for awhile, I'm so glad I decided to buy it yesterday. My heart broke for Archer throughout his journey but Bree saw how special he was from the beginning and it was great to watch their love grow. Beautifully written and kept me enthralled to the end. I did have a wtf moment towards the end though...tricky Mia! | 5.0 |
| 6825 | This is a short book with very sexually explicit scenes. It covered many emotions in such a short story. This book will hold your attention so I recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 6826 | This was amazing it was happy and sad at first I thought it was really sad but then at the end were lusa finds toklo and urjack it was so awesome!!!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 6827 | In a future dystopia marked by gross income inequality and climate change, Devin has lived his life on a desolate farm with his beloved grandfather. When his grandfather dies, Devin knows he is unable to do it all himself. He heads to the city to seek help but is unprepared for what he finds there. It is a sad and cruel place for the many abandoned children who are forced to survive any way they can. When he is told about a safe place, a wonderful place, for exceptional children, he agrees to go as long as his new friend, Kit, can come.When they arrive at the Gabriel H. Penn Home for Childhood, at first, it seems perfect. There's lots of food, playthings, animals, and other children. But something just doesn't seem right. The children, despite all this plenty, seem sad and subdued...except for a couple whose behaviour seems very odd. When Kay exhibits this strange behaviour, Devin is determined to discover what is behind it. But now it seems, it's his turn and the Director has something very special planned for him.Author Tania Unsworth has drawn a dark and disturbing near-future in her novel, The One safe Place, aimed at a YA audience but with enough suspense and creep-factor to satisfy an adult audience. The children are, for the most part, well-drawn, eccentric, and sympathetic and, although it seems like there isn't a nice adult anywhere outside of the farm, this actually works within the confines of the story. The tale gripped me from the beginning and kept me enthralled until the very satisfying end. Nice debut from Unsworth - I look forward to reading more from her in the future albeit hopefully not the future depicted in her novel. | 4.0 |
| 6828 | This was a very cute addition to the Tangled series. These books are awesome. I really enjoyed them all. I can't wait to see what else happens. | 5.0 |
| 6829 | I admit this is a tedious read. But I am going to keep rereading until I understand what Jonathan Edwards is saying. I know this book is full of gold, but I have to keep working at it to follow his line of thought. More a reflexion of my inept vocabularly. | 5.0 |
| 6830 | Loved it. Great storyline and well written. There were a few typos but nothing major. Downloading part 2 right now. | 4.0 |
| 6831 | This book expounded on the biblical theology for small groups through the beginning chapters. Latter included practical advise on how to chose a leader, methods for group functioning and what are the standards for a healthy group. This is a good book for those who are small group leaders or plan to be a small group leader in the future. | 4.0 |
| 6832 | Running a successful business kept Colleen O’Rourke happy, and helping friends make love matches made her life satisfying. But Colleen was asking herself of late, is this enough for now and ever with a big NO as the answer. Wondering about all the what ifs in her life must have made Lucas Campbell, the biggest loss she ever experienced show up after too many years away.Lucas and Colleen have lived numerous lives and adventures since parting so many years go but now that they are reunited the time and anguish seems to fade away, almost. There are issues to resolve and some drama for both their families. Yet as each day they share the past and talk about the future it appears the destiny they are to fulfill just may be staring them in the eyes.Lucas learned the hard way to be clear about expectations and Colleen thought she had been through enough to never be caught by surprise. Love is funny that way; it gets ahold of you and really wants to stay right where it belongs. | 4.0 |
| 6833 | I am a great believer in the power of the mind but it is not always easy to put it in a practical situation. This book really helped me to use both the knowledge I had already acquired and the ideas in this book and to put them to practical use on a daily basis. | 5.0 |
| 6834 | Great read couldn't put it down! | 4.0 |
| 6835 | So many free or bargain books are either so poorly written or badly edited, I quit within a few chapters. This one is well written, no glaring grammatical errors and plenty f plot twists to keep you riveted. | 4.0 |
| 6836 | I enjoyed reading the story between Gavin and Amandine. It showed that happy ever after doesn't end with I do but rather the beginning of the happy ever after journey. This story goes to show what love is all about after marriage, how relationship are built not only by love but also commitment , understanding and time to really get to know each other. I have enjoyed reading this story because it showed the reality of what really happens after the marriage as well as showed how to rebuild a relationship after the trials. Loving a person is not only about seeing their beautiful side but looking beyond their imperfections. Gavin and Amandine's story was about that kind of love. | 4.0 |
| 6837 | If you can keep an open mind and leave your prejudice at the door, this book gives an honest and balanced look at the Bible. The author wants to point out that the Bible is a very human document, and that there should be and are limits to how it is taken. | 5.0 |
| 6838 | A great read. Lots of characters that play an important part of the story line. Really held my interest to the end. | 5.0 |
| 6839 | I'm amazed that this is Ms. marks first novel. First of all, it is lengthy enough to tell the complete story. It does not tell the barest of endings, but instead it tells what happens after the mystery is solved. I really liked that. When I come to admire the characters in a book, I hate to have them whisked away abruptly by just a "so and so did it, the end." I was happy that did not happen here. This story was excellent. It was very descriptive, complex and complete. Ms. Marks weaved the mystery in and out, giving the reader plenty so suspects to choose from. There was ample information on sleazy characters to give several the motive, means and opportunity for murder. It was also very exciting, with lots of "close calls", but best of all were the great sleuthing skills the main character possessed. I loved the fact she is a quilter, and of course has such loyal close quilting friends. It was also great to read of the flirting, and budding romance for her as well. These characters are well developed. I am so disappointed that I have to wait until November for the next book. I've read many cozy mysteries.....I've come to think of them as light, not as in depth, and quick to figure out. This mystery was not at all like that. It was very in depth, long, detailed, exciting, and packed with dangerous situations for the main character. Really looking forward to the second book. Wish Ms. Marks had written ten or more by now, I'd like to just read one after the other. I'm sure you will enjoy this book. Download it quick, you will not be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 6840 | I'm not sure what I was expecting when I checked this book out, but I LOVE the book! Peter Grant is not your usual detective--he (and his partners) have unusual talents that I'm not sure Sherlock Holmes would approve of--but who cares!!!One of the things I really like in this book is the sense that the reader has been dropped down into an on-going story, with tantalizing hints at what has to be a very interesting back story! The author makes no pretense that each book in the series can be read and enjoyed on its own....and I appreciate that very much! It's a wonderful technique--tension on every page--and makes me want to read the entire series.....after all, it's not every author who would drop the reader into a situation where one of the main characters wears a mask because "she doesn't have a face"---I've just got to find out more.............. | 5.0 |
| 6841 | It was nice to see that Devon and Erin finally figured out their feelings for each other. I wasn't sure how much I would like a high school romance but I was pleasantly surprised. I can't wait for the next book :) | 4.0 |
| 6842 | Very good dialogue and characters are always interesting. Her books are never gruesome or explicit and some may find them too simple. Honestly, imagination fills in all the blanks leaving each reader with the perfect story! | 4.0 |
| 6843 | O_o that ending!!! O man! This book was gritty, disrespectful, raw..and I loved every minute of it! I do hope that another book will follow! I want a HEA!! A great read though! Belle Aurora did her thing! | 5.0 |
| 6844 | The end of life is not the end of the world: it’s just your transition to the world of the end.The Other World is remarkable similar to the life you’ve left, only now you won’t gain weight if you eat all your favorite foods. Forgiveness is universal, but people can still make themselves damned miserable.Ben would be perfectly happy to be dead if he could just find his beloved wife Marian – after all, he committed suicide to be with her again after her untimely, accidental death. But in spite of all the resources for finding the ones you’ve loved and lost and are looking for – everything from relatives (including in-laws) to Human Resources’ computer records, and a private eye who bursts into uncontrollable giggles any time he hears a lie – Ben is striking out. What has become of Marian?Ben’s quest is complicated by encounters with other souls: Robert, who has been obsessively waiting outside the processing area for arriving souls for ten years; a former girlfriend who shows him how to almost fly; and a man who is not quite dead, but coma status is close enough to let him spend time in the Other World. Each of these souls makes different choices, showing us, and Ben, not only the scope of free will, but how we impose limits and force our version of reality on the world.Ben never knew it, but someone had fallen in love with him during that final year of his life. Her story is also told, and it is even more bizarre than Ben’s, fraught with humor, horror, pathos, mistaken identities, and bad timing. And throughout the double narrative a mystery unfolds, as two souls try to find each other across an abyss bridged by the internet and a shared passion for the literature of Salman Rushdie.Gafla’s writing style is somewhat like Fforbes wonderful Thursday Next series. If you love comedy laced with tragedy (or visa-versa), if you appreciate unusual, provoking, sublime storylines with a twist, you will love this book. | 5.0 |
| 6845 | The book is well written and the story will make you smile and she'd a few tears. The story shares the struggle of a Pastor who's unhappy and unfaithful wife leaves taking the oldest daughter and leaving him with a child who is not biologically his but is his in every way that matters. The story has twist and turns that keep your interest and finishes with a happy ending. The story is full of scriptures from the bible that blend into the story line. I enjoyed this book very much. | 5.0 |
| 6846 | I am a big fan of Marilu Henner's books on the same subject and while they are both food combining, I found Suzanne's to be harder to follow. Maybe if I give it another shot? | 3.0 |
| 6847 | Never has one book packed so much between its covers or had such a huge impact on my future reading. Ms. Frost’s books are always a must read for me. With MAGIC GRAVES I’ve been introduces to the writings of Ilona Andrews and I am counting myself the luckiest reader in the world to have discover her. Since both Ms. Frost and Ms. Andrews have novellas and excerpts from some of their other work I’m going to take them one at a time. Just a note here before I do. Both novellas included in MAGIC GRAVES are important to their respective series and should not be missed.I’m going to begin with Ms. Frost’s contribution to this book. Her novella is titled ONE FOR THE MONEY. A classic Cat and Bones story filled with wit, danger and nooky. What should have been a simple assignment turns into one of the closest calls Cat encounters in her many adventures of flirting with death. Take a spoiled-rich college girl that needs protection, add Cat’s mom Justina holed up in the same house as Bones and you have a recipe for disaster. Thing is, the danger comes from an entirely unexpected source. Fantastic read!As an added bonus to ONE FOR THE MONEY there are two excerpts included. The first three chapters to HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, a Cat and Bones tale, will hook you and not turn lose until you get your hands on the story. The second excerpt comes from the first novel in the Night Prince Series call ONCE BURNED. This series is going to be about Vlad Tepesh, better known as Dracula. Just don’t call him that, he hates the title. From the little bit of the story that is shared I can already tell this will be another series by Ms. Frost I’ll simply have to read. No getting around it.Now on to Ms. Andrews. Thank you to whichever book god that lead me to the discovery of her stories. If you have already read any of her books you will know that I am truly grateful to be able to add her to my list of must read authors. If you’ve been reading her Kate Daniels series and not read A QUESTIONABLE CLIENT you really should correct that mistake. If you’ve not been reading the series this will give you a tiny bite into her world and the legion of strange creatures, both human and very non-human, that inhabit her post-apocalyptic Atlanta. Kate is a mercenary with extraordinary skills that takes a bodyguard assignment. To say the client, Saiman, is strange and dangerous would be a monstrous understatement. I cannot read any of the Kate Daniels books and not crack a smile or chuckle out loud. Can’t be done. I’m obsessed with her books.Ms. Andrews has included an excerpt from book three in the Edge Series, FATE’S EDGE. And yes, this will be one more series I will be starting. The other sneak peek was a rough draft from a novella she was working on at the time. MAGIC GRIEVES will be one more story involving Kate. For a rough draft it was great and as intriguing as all the rest of the books in the series. Looking forward to being able to add it to my library.I can easily give this my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION to anyone over the age of 18. | 5.0 |
| 6848 | I received this book from the author and from Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock.I have to say that at the beginning of the book I was a bit confused and was not expecting to enjoy it. But as the story develops I was drawn into it wanting to know more and more.Once thing that I would like to see in the next one is more of the relationship between Rachel and Dex since we just get bits and pieces from when they first meet and due to all the things going around then is hard for the relationship to fully grow.I would recommend this to readers 17+. | 4.0 |
| 6849 | 4+ stars! I love MC stories and this one doesn't disappoint! Aiyana "Ani" Forrest is returning to her hometown after several years away. Her high school flame, Cash, is ready and waiting to pick up where they left off, however Ani is unsure if that is what she wants. Ani still feels an attraction to Cash but then she meets a hunky biker named Knox and the sparks fly! "She had wanted to saddle this man and ride him into the sunset..." the passion and fireworks between Ani and Knox are HOT!!!! Ani is the perfect biker girlfriend in my opinion. Sassy, strong enough to deal with the chicks that just hang around the clubhouse waiting for a biker to screw and can deal with the lifestyle that comes with being in a MC. Knox has a typical biker, badass attitude that I love as well. My favorite line of his in this book is "I can't promise you a happy ending, darlin'; but happy endings are for pussies." But being in a relationship with a biker is never easy, as Ani soon discovers. There are always risks with being associated with a motorcycle club and Ani is going to be put to the ultimate test of finding out how strong of a woman she really is. Can Ani and Knox's relationship survive? If you love MC club books, this is a must read!**This a "to be continued" book, however it is not a huge cliffhanger that will piss you off. Definitely will read #2 and hope it comes out soon! | 4.0 |
| 6850 | Loved this story! What kids have to go thru when they are different. Makes you think there may be a spirit world. | 5.0 |
| 6851 | Paranormal Romance & Authors That Rock asked me to read this for my honest review. Rayvin handed herself over to the vampire De Sade to keep her lover Grant safe from harm. In Blood and Fire, Rayvin awaits for help from the Counselor to destroy De Sade and free those he has turned. There are so many things happening in this book. Almost like 4 different stories being told simultaneously then merging into one climactic ending. I don't want to give too much away because there is so much going on. The only thing that got me about this book and the reason I gave it 3 stars instead of more was because there were times that it just seemed to drag on. It would recount things that happened in the last book to the most minute detail...almost as if you were reading it all over again, but you had to remind yourself this is the sequel. It got to were I was skimming over sections because it was so long and drawn out. The good points were the action and drama that kept you wondering what was gonna happen next. | 3.0 |
| 6852 | I hate waiting for the newest book to release me from a darn cliffhanger the previous book left me with. BUT, what I hate even more is the sense of fillers, rushing the story, and esp. the villains getting their way!! I wanted to climb into the book and punch the ex out. | 3.0 |
| 6853 | An enjoying read. I liked The Husband's Secret better. Love this author, and can't wait to read more of her work. | 4.0 |
| 6854 | This novel takes you on a journey with the main character Talmadge who transforms from his solitude with his orchards to a hero that helps others in complex relationships. Amanda's prose takes on a poetic rhythm sometimes in the story, such as "Talmadge too felt the closeness of home. His heart beat through him hollow and light; he was dazzled by the sun in the trees." There is a sensual connection to the earth in this novel that includes sights, smells, sounds,touch and feel of the orchard fruits, birds, rocks, trees, dirt, forest, and all of Nature weaving into and around the lives of the characters. "Tonight the sky is the color of new plums...." | 5.0 |
| 6855 | Book encompasses the death of a beloved mother finding secrets of her past and bringing her family together again. A blessing all in all. | 5.0 |
| 6856 | A lot of words but little content. Warmed-over platitudes abound.Her other books disappoint in a similar manner.Save your money for Syd. | 1.0 |
| 6857 | Really enjoyed this addition...almost as good as the first book in the series. Great heroine and a good story all the way through...I finished it in a couple hours. The story was that addictive. It kept me hooked! | 4.0 |
| 6858 | I could hardly put it down, traveling with Ardun & Jen was a fun adventure. I wish there could have been more details of their drive across the U.S. Their reactions were so interesting. I'm a 64 year old American who wants to travel but can't, so I enjoyed reading the impressions of these two young wonderful people. I'm hoping they have other escapades to share. | 5.0 |
| 6859 | Had me from page 1......well written characters, plot, detail...can't say enough good about this book. JD you rock!!!!!! I thought the ending also left it open for more Strike books..here's hoping... | 5.0 |
| 6860 | This is a beautiful book. It is a story about friends, complicated family, loss and guilt and grief. It's about second chances and living through devastation. It is written well and reads/flows easily. | 4.0 |
| 6861 | I loved learning tidbits about White House operations, even if fictitious. This book is very exciting from the very beginning. | 5.0 |
| 6862 | This was a real pleasure. I really like that this story -- book 4 of the series -- doesn't follow a cookie-cutter formulaic plot like so many other serial novels do. This volume was fresh, original and unpredictable. The set up for book 5 was very nicely done and I'm eagerly looking forward to the next one. I would give The Enemy Within six stars if I could. | 5.0 |
| 6863 | His most important claim is the radical Platonist view that all well-defined mathematical structures exist, therefore most physics is the study of which of those we inhabit. His arguments are more tempting than any others I've seen for this view, but I'm left with plenty of doubt.He points to ways that we can imagine this hypothesis being testable, such as via the fine-tuning of fundamental constants. But he doesn't provide a good reason to think that those tests will distinguish his hypothesis from other popular approaches, as it's easy to imagine that we'll never find situations where they make different predictions.The most valuable parts of the book involve the claim that the multiverse is spatially infinite. He mostly talks as if that's likely to be true, but his explanations caused me to lower my probability estimate for that claim.He gets that infinity by claiming that inflation continues in places for infinite time, and then claiming there are reference frames for which that infinite time is located in a spatial rather than a time direction. I have a vague intuition why that second step might be right (but I'm fairly sure he left something important out of the explanation).For the infinite time part, I'm stuck with relying on argument from authority, without much evidence that the relevant authorities have much confidence in the claim.Toward the end of the book he mentions reasons to doubt infinities in physics theories - it's easy to find examples where we model substances such as air as infinitely divisible, when we know that at some levels of detail atomic theory is more accurate. The eternal inflation theory depends on an infinitely expandable space which we can easily imagine is only an approximation. Plus, when physicists explicitly ask whether the universe will last forever, they don't seem very confident. I'm also tempted to say that the measure problem (i.e. the absence of a way to say some events are more likely than others if they all happen an infinite number of times) is a reason to doubt infinities, but I don't have much confidence that reality obeys my desire for it to be comprehensible.I'm disappointed by his claim that we can get good evidence that we're not Boltzmann brains. He wants us to test our memories, because if I am a Boltzmann brain I'll probably have a bunch of absurd memories. But suppose I remember having done that test in the past few minutes. The Boltzmann brain hypothesis suggests it's much more likely for me to have randomly acquired the memory of having passed the test than for me to actually be have done the test. Maybe there's a way to turn Tegmark's argument into something rigorous, but it isn't obvious.He gives a surprising argument that the differences between the Everett and Copenhagen interpretations of quantum mechanics don't matter much, because unrelated reasons involving multiverses lead us to expect results comparable to the Everett interpretation even if the Copenhagen interpretation is correct.It's a bit hard to figure out what the book's target audience is - he hides the few equations he uses in footnotes to make it look easy for laymen to follow, but he also discusses hard concepts such as universes with more than one time dimension with little attempt to prepare laymen for them.The first few chapters are intended for readers with little knowledge of physics. One theme is a historical trend which he mostly describes as expanding our estimate of how big reality is. But the evidence he provides only tells us that the lower bounds that people give keep increasing. Looking at the upper bound (typically infinity) makes that trend look less interesting.The book has many interesting digressions such as a description of how to build Douglas Adams' infinite improbability drive. | 4.0 |
| 6864 | Was pleasantly surprised different and light . Love how it flowed i found them professing love a little early but quickly got passed it worth a read or two. Looking forward to reading book two | 5.0 |
| 6865 | The secret guide to making money with investments is definitely one of my favorite investment books! It doesn't lie to you, or get your hopes up! It just gives you the information straight up! I love that it shows you what can happen in 10 years ad how to make it happen in less, and then also talks to you about ways you can invest. It also has some great advice on how you can start investing straight away in a fairly safe way and still have great returns! Must read for would be investors! | 5.0 |
| 6866 | In views of the times, and with Washington a prime character, the aspects of families in the region throughout struggle to know who is as they seem, what may be their allegiance, their home land, or their new homes in the new country. | 3.0 |
| 6867 | This is the first in a five book saga about a colony planet OSE. It has some unusual properties as do a few sages among the population. If you liked Anne McCaffreys "Dragonriders of Pern" and "Petabee" sagas, you'll like this series. | 5.0 |
| 6868 | P.S.Power is my favorite author, period. I have everything he has published for the kindle but this one just didn't click for me.Perhaps it too closely parallels my own life, you know wife who emotionally stomps you to death, living in an unheated shed, all the standard stuff.P.S.Power remains my fav and will not hesitate to buy another but this one ...meh. | 3.0 |
| 6869 | I was disappointed with this book. It was far too technical to be truly entertaining. The plot was almost impossible to pick up because of the constant shifting of perspective between far too many characters and timelines. The big picture was lost in the minutia - repeatedly describing technical workings. Everything moved so slowly that I almost stopped reading the story half-way through. I gave it two stars instead of one only because the last 15% of the book finally became interesting. Most of the first 85% should have been cut and the story begin where it ended. I will not waste my time with the sequel, if one is written. | 2.0 |
| 6870 | well written, likable characters and interesting plot makes for a pretty good readone of those books whose characters you'd like to meet again. murders-- yes but not graphic. not chick litfree | 4.0 |
| 6871 | Kermit Gosnell was one of the famous abortion doctors who was convicted of homicide and numerous other charges for his work in his abortion clinic in West Philadelphia. Journalist Steve Volk was one of the few who was taken into the confidence of Gosnell after his imprisonment to try and get into the mind of a once respected physician who became a "monster" who murdered the babies that hadn't quite died in utero when he attempted to abort them. This is a grim tale of a clinic with unlicensed workers, filthy conditions, that was dealing in illegal prescriptions.About the length of a magazine article, this story gives the background and upbringing of a man who wanted to become a musician, but gave in to the wishes of his parents to become a physician instead. | 4.0 |
| 6872 | Travel the world and practice yoga at the same with your child in Good Night Animal World: A Kids Yoga Bedtime Story. Readers will travel through six continents: Central America, Asia, Australia, North America, Europe and Africa. Along the way, readers will meet special animals that inspired each of the yoga poses. This is a fun book that helps inspire yoga practice with your child. The illustrations feature an animal and an inset of a child in a different yoga pose in each page. I love to practice yoga and this book includes thirteen different poses to start your practice with your child. | 3.0 |
| 6873 | This is the third novel I have had the pleasure of reading in this series from the Holy Ghost Writer in relation to The Count of Monte Cristo and have been hooked from the very start.Active compassion breathes new life into Edmond Dantes, inspired by Mother Earths’ gentle guidance. He uses his social influence in an attempt to create legal reform to eradicate suffering held by many in the new land he now inhabits. The humanitarian movement, intriguing twists and turns and the development of the characters is much to admire.The exceptional extension has been just as delicious as the last two novels, the historical references, adventures and integration of additional characters some as well-known as Sherlock Holmes, Huckleberry Finn and even the 16th president of America fitted well into the scenes.I am enthusiastically devoted to this series and I highly recommend this novel as a feast for ones mind. | 5.0 |
| 6874 | I received a copy of this book free of charge from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review.I think it was a hard undertaking for the author to tackle this subject just because there is not much written in Scripture about Mary of Bethany. I have always been fascinated by Mary of Bethany and her faith and this is what drew me to this title. I appreciate the authors effort but this was just not what I expected. It was not entirely bad. It just had much more added that had nothing much to do with the topic specifically of Mary of Bethany and her mystery. Yet again, there is not much written about her in Scripture so I should have realized this before picking the book up.The author explores all the Scripture where Mary of Bethany is mentioned. There is then a lot of information that may or may not relate to those texts specifically. There was one specific section that discussed prayer and was critical of some other Christian authors that I was uncomfortable with. Yet then later there was a big emphasis on grace and the cross. I just got mixed messages and really tried to like this title but it fell short. I hate writing any review that is bad or discouraging so this is the best I can do for this title.Again, it was a brave undertaking for an entire book. | 2.0 |
| 6875 | This was a book club selection and I had not read anything by the author. I am now on her third book and hooked with her style of writing, important themes of family, courage,loss and story lines that are not often explored. Our meeting was focused on character development, descriptive writing and the life issues that we all face-Grief and how each processes it differently. Reading this novel encouraged me to read her other two fictions and wish I had a group to discuss the themes characters and style of writing with after finishing the books. | 5.0 |
| 6876 | If you live for the Lifetime Movie of the Week: The True Story of the Barber's Wife, or Jane Gold: The Life of the Lost Little Girl, then you will love this book. This book is intended for those who loved Jennifer Lopez in 'Enough'.Spoiler Alerts!Abused housewife. Cop husband. On the run with children. Friendly strangers. Hospital scene. The plot lines were derivative and cliche-ridden, with an ending that could be guessed from two pages in. Few surprises exist between the first and last pages of the book.All that being said, Suzanne Redfearn is a talented writer, and has a teriffic way iwth her words. I may be hating on the story but Ms. Redfearn redeemed herself with her obvious talent for words, coming through between the lines of the story. I look forward to seeing what else will come from this author. | 3.0 |
| 6877 | I confess. I am a sucker for period romances, especially when the two protagonists are from two different socioeconomic backgrounds. This one was superb! | 5.0 |
| 6878 | The premise of David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants is enwrapped within the brief synopsis of the legendary tale of David and Goliath. And from there Malcolm Gladwell takes greater importance of the tale and how it relates to everyday occurrences and never underestimate the unexpected. The subtitle of the book basically describes what Gladwell speaks of, from the over achievers to the under achievers or anyone in the middle, this book may appeal to curious that may want to see how effectiveness can be fulfilled when options are available, i.e. there are two ways to approach and look at things when choices have to be made. And questions may arise, such as how much is needed to achieve the results and does perception play a role?Gladwell examines several scenarios within nine chapters that are not at all separate from each but parallel and draw from each one - he emphasizes the aspect of relationships and comparisons that show similar outcomes. What readers may find common in the scenarios in which he writes about involve organization within competitive environments and team settings. This is displayed in the first section called "The Advantages of Disadvantages (And the Disadvantages of Advantages), which discusses three interesting stories. First, activities in the classroom and in teaching and the important factor that size matters, second, the art of team playing on the basketball court and where the underdogs shine through by two important elements, common sense and the window of opportunity, and the third example, what every high school junior must decide and eventually see the results by the time they arrive to the college of their choice. Caroline Sacks surprises herself as well as finds out who she really is and what she wants to be in terms of her personal development and professional career path after experiencing the "Big Fish-Little Pond Effect." The other sections of the book further elaborates upon scenarios of surprise or unexpected moments that individuals have encountered in their life "The Desirable of Difficulty" or the "I never thought he would amount to anything" scenarios because of early pitfalls and disappoints. This is the case with David Boies who had grown up with dyslexia all of his life but later became a trial lawyer and Gary Cohn who became very successful in Wall Street. They were able to successfully overcome this hindrance through not so obvious means from enhanced listening skills to acting as the class clown. And Gladwell's book would not be complete without a scenario from the historic past and the London Blitz and Emil "Jay" Freireich's story and the courage of sense - and things are not always what they seem in particular uncompromising circumstances. This may also be shown in the concluding story of this section with the iconic photograph of Wyatt Walker and the tumultuous period of 1963 that parallels with the tale of Brer Rabbit and the moral to each of these examples.After reading David and Goliath there may be a better understanding of the choices that one may makes. And with the examples that have been discussed in the book, one thing is most certain that the first choice does not always ends up as the last choice. | 4.0 |
| 6879 | I really enjoyed this story. There was a good amount of tension, quite a few twists, and it was different enough from other space mysteries that it held up very well. I look forward to the next books! | 5.0 |
| 6880 | I really love this series of books. So much great information on the aircraft and the men who flew it. There is also a center section with color profiles of many of the pilots planes that I find very useful as a modeler. | 5.0 |
| 6881 | This was a little unusual of a story. Meek wife, controlling husband and then a switch at the end that was pretty surprising. It appears that this is one of a series. It makes me want to read the rest! | 4.0 |
| 6882 | Decades after seeing the movie adaption of this marvelous novel, I finally received a copy as a gift. Thoroughly absorbing and filled with humor and horror, it's a book you will not soon forget. | 5.0 |
| 6883 | I do not like these kinds of narratives, short stories with no substance. I enjoy a whole book based on one story. | 2.0 |
| 6884 | Everything about the book was awesome. The three perspectives killed the story though. It wouldn't even be fair to call them perspectives. You have the main story, and two other people doing stuff that doesn't really connect or contribute to anything. | 3.0 |
| 6885 | I love Historical Fiction! This is the first book that I have read by Cara Putman. I was very pleased with this book. I had a hard time putting this book down.I had no idea about the Monuments Men and their quest to save priceless art from the Nazi’s during War World II. I know that there are some organizations that now recover stolen art during that era. Who knew that this subject could make such a fascinating fictional book? I had to look up the Monuments Men online myself to see if they existed!The characters have so much depth in them. The author did an amazing job developing the characters throughout this story. Cara Putman also made the story feel so realistic. The emotions are raw at times and the descriptions of the settings almost make you feel like you are there. I felt like I stepped back into history.I highly recommend this story the author did a lot of research and it truly is a unique story that is unforgettable.Litfuse Publicity Group has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. In no way was I asked to give a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. | 5.0 |
| 6886 | All of Fern Michaels books are interesting and keep your attention - another one to add to the list would definitely recommend. | 5.0 |
| 6887 | A wonderful read for those who love history. The author covers an aspect of history--Washington's spy ring that helped him win the Revolutionary War--that students rarely learn in either public school or on the college level. | 4.0 |
| 6888 | I enjoyed the story, but my OCD got the best of me with slight inconsistencies in the time period. I figured out when it was set when the narrator mentioned President Jimmy Carter, then the author had her going to her senior prom in 1972. She left town after graduation from high school and received a letter a few weeks later from her sister that was dated 1975. Maybe the class of 1972 thing was a typo. It was hardly enough to cause me to go flipping back through the pages to read it again to make sure. The book has great surprises in it, but some disappointments in character development. But then again, this author has a published book, and I do not. All I can say is that I read often and southern fiction is my favorite. Some may find it a better read than I did, and some may find it less so. I think it's important that the reader be able to lose herself in the characters of a book, and most of the time, I did. | 4.0 |
| 6889 | So many insights into who God is and what it means for us. Loved this book! I highly recommended this one. | 4.0 |
| 6890 | Loved the ending best of all. Great read. Kept me wondering about the villain the whole time. Recommend this book highly | 5.0 |
| 6891 | I really love MHC & enjoyed the book til the end. It was well written, kept you guessing. I guessed the murderer, but it just ended. "It was time to end the book, so she did".I always look forward to her books but the ending was weak in my opinion.Will wait for her next one& hope for the best. | 4.0 |
| 6892 | Hot Rock by Annie Seaton a Great Read. An Enjoyable Time Travel book that you go back and forth between the 80's and current time. Likable characters and excellent dialogue. Would totally recommend this book and author to everyone you enjoys this type of romance. | 5.0 |
| 6893 | I enjoy this story line very much. The author has not wondered off his character's ongoing adventures. He has kept her strong and true. This book was a good read and I hated to see it'send. I recommend this book to others looking for a good sci-to read. | 5.0 |
| 6894 | I was looking at some updates on my Facebook timeline and came across a link for Her Viking Wolf by Theodora Taylor on Paranormal Romance Junkies page. I had to stop, it did say Viking, and after reading the blurb I couldn’t download it fast enough. To be able to travel through time and space to find your fated mate, what girl wouldn’t want that? And to have said man be an alpha/king and hot piece of ass in the bed (pardon the language) my panties were ready to go flying.Being that I love werewolf romance I have read a lot of heat/love scenes but when Fenris and Chloe do it, they do it right, primal. Than they continue for a few days, yum yum.The story never lost its flow and two hours went by without me moving or making a sound so my housemate checked on me. The world is vivid, the characters real, the drama enticing and the mating hot. This was a great introduction to a great author and series. The rest have been added to my TBR list. | 4.0 |
| 6895 | This was my first time reading anything by Abigail Owen. I am so glad I found her. I really liked this book. Not one complaint. An excellent read. A lead to the next book to continue the storyline but this one wrapped up nicely. Not to much angst or anger. Conflict but mostly not between the main characters. Overcoming the issues with the enemies allowed them to spend a lot of time together and grow their romance. There was a good story in conjunction with the romance. No cliffhanger! Yay! Big sigh, yeah I really liked this one. | 5.0 |
| 6896 | This book deserves more than 5 stars! It is awesome, a real page turner. Terrific contrast between good and evil. Usually, with so many characters and sub-plots, it is harder to follow, but not in this case. Cannot wait for Joe 2. | 5.0 |
| 6897 | The Series Keeps Getting Better & Better. I am counting the days until book #3 comes out. I could not put it down and when I did I couldnt wait to pick it back up. Great series! Love everything about it. In fact, I love the writting so much I started Dannika's other series "Mageri Series" | 5.0 |
| 6898 | Not to say it wasn't a good mystery it surly was It's the type of book one reads in their warm fuzzy slippers all curdled up with a hot cup of tea | 4.0 |
| 6899 | This is a big book - it has lots of pages, lots of stickers, and best of all - it's Angry Birds and Star Wars. My 4.5 yr old son loved it when he got it as a Christmas gift. The stickers stick well, but you can still peel them off. My 2.5 yr old daughter has stuck a few to furniture and they have come off easily without leaving residue. | 5.0 |
| 6900 | I read this in a couple hours; was mainly interested in the content until I got to the end, the story felt unfinished to me. So I did not give it 4 stars. Only 3 3/4 stars.Allie is a very troubled teen. She is convinced that her cousin Maddie died because of her inability to rescue her or stop her from going into danger. Maddie fell in a river as Allie was chasing her to get her to stop. Just when Allie had Maddie within her grasp, Allie went under and released her hold on Maddie and she, Maddie, drowned. This caused a deep rooted phobia of water since that day. Present day, Allie's father is forcing her on a family boat outing with friends Brooke and Aaron and step brother Nick. Allie can't get on the boat so Aaron hauls her up over his shoulder and hops on the boat. As the afternoon wears on Allie falls against her step brother Nick, who resents her, and he shoves her hard off him, hard enough that she lands in the water. Aaron rescues her. Allie has it out with her Dad blaming him for forcing her to go on this outing. So what do we have in this pot? We have Aaron secretly longing for Allie, yet he flirts with and leads Brooke on. We have Nicky and Allie, step siblings who hate each other. Allie's friend Brooke adores Aaron and is quite the blabbermouth. The mysterious Damien appears with his secretive past, who Allie falls in love with. Nice set up for an interesting summer camp vacation. This book includes an attempted intervention, a mysterious Russian fortune teller, a reconcilition between daughter and father, a horrid secret revealed that physically endangers Allie and Damien and finally a kiss to end or begin whatever. That is where the book goes unfinishedIs this where she goes to college and he goes on with his life, or is this where they commit and she does not finish her education or is this where Allie goes to college and Damien visits her on occasion or is this what? | 4.0 |
| 6901 | What a great story about friendship and unconditional love. Loved Jenna. You can not go wrong for .99 so give it a try. | 5.0 |
| 6902 | I was really surprised how much I liked the book when I had finished reading it. At times it felt a bit lengthy when the story felt like it was standing still for a while, but then you got back in to the plot and it was not difficult to feel their feelings and frustrations over how the situation kept on developing. Can recommend this book to those who want a little romance in a snowy landscape.I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 6903 | Small Spiders, by J.T. Conroe is a political story told from a unique prospective. The author takes us back to the years of President Nixon, Watergate, and various other plots that occurred out of the public eye. Some of the characters are fictional, but the events are a part of history. Mark David Chapman, Arthur Bremer, James Earl Ray, Sirhan Sirhan are some familiar names. What is not known is what, or rather who, was really responsible for their actions.Michele Clark is a reporter determined to expose government corruption. The story is told from a narrator’s point of view; although it takes a while to realize the identity of the person. Corruption travels to the very top government level with twists and turns in between. Michele risks her life to uncover a secret operation that revolves around assassins and every time she gets close, she is shut down. Follow Michelle as she goes above and beyond reporting and begins to investigate areas that are better left alone. Samantha is a pretty blond, Artie is an innocent pawn, and Dennis seems to have it all. What is the connection between these three and how do they relate to small spiders?The plot unfolds slowly and surprisingly. Artie finds himself manipulated to do things and he is totally unaware of his own actions. Dennis tries to help but they both underestimate Samantha’s power. We get a glimpse of the real possibilities behind Watergate, the Kennedy assassinations, murders, and cover-ups. Michele Clark wanted to tell the truth to the American public about the real dealings behind the scenes and remains determined despite threats to her life. Everybody seems to have secret connections and there may or may not be any good guys.This is a good look into secret organizations and political corruption designed to give the powerful the desires of their heart. The average citizen has no idea about the inner workings of political organizations and after reading this book I know that people, situations and even the news are often manipulated to obtain desired results. I look at politics so differently and I see how easy it is to misplace trust. I believe that anyone with an interest in politics and history should read this book. The back of the book also documents a timeline that is very interesting and educational. | 5.0 |
| 6904 | Surprisingly good. I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would with a title like "Seduced by Innocence".The world building is a bit disappointing. While we did hear about the spells and magicks the witches cast as well as the potion-making and shapeshifting of the Druids, I didn't feel like the story properly set up the worlds and sometimes it felt like the author was either making it up as they went along or expected the reader to already know about the community of either group.The characters are pretty likeable and while they aren't fully developed, you can definitely get a feel for them. Most of the time I didn't look to see whose POV it was (as it switches back and forth between Derek and Rose, with a few chapters in which Blake narrates), but I always knew who was talking because they all have a different style, a different kind of internal monologue, which was pretty cool.In particular, I really enjoyed seeing Blake's internal monologue because it differed so drastically from Derek's and really emphasized what a creep he is. He has this Nice Guy™ sort of feel to him and at first I thought, 'well, maybe Rose is being a little harsh,' but as the book progressed you could see exactly why he made Rose's skin crawl, and while I know the book wasn't written before this, Blake's narration reads eerily similar to the Santa Barbara shooter's manifesto sometimes (especially in a part where he claimed to "deserve" Rose's affections). It was good to finally see a creepy, only nice to get the girl, kind of guy as the bad guy while being juxtaposed to a guy who actually respected Rose.The theme was actually pretty cool. In each chapter, there is a quote from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and it was interesting to see how the author wove their story to parallel and even challenge that play. Unlike our R&J;, who are infatuated to the point that they marry in three days and are the cause of six deaths, this book challenges the families and claims that it isn't necessarily that the two main characters are too immature, but that the family cannot let go of past grievances.The sex was well written. I've read my fair share of porn and there's nothing worse than an author being noticeably embarrassed at what they're writing. This author, however, lays it all down, isn't squicked at describing vaginal anatomy and pleasure, and makes each scene (there's only a few, don't worry) enjoyable to read. I really do have to say well done because I'm tired of reading 'his manhood' and 'down there', and, other than a questionable "rose-colored nipples" (are there roses the color of the areola?), this author did it.It's pretty feminist friendly. When Rose sets boundaries, they are always bent by her and not by Derek trying to coerce her. Everything is about consent. While I was pretty worried about that (the book is called Seduced by Innocence and there are several lines in which Derek is aroused by her 'innocence'), it all turned out to be okay. The Bechdel Test is passed. There are also a few queer characters and I'm really happy about that, even though only two of them get any sort of recognition. The lack of people of color is sad, (and the one POC in the novel was stereotypical and kind of racist with the Magic Asian who speaks broken English and runs a martial arts center or whatever) and I'd really rather read a book with a couple nonwhite people, but other than that I was mildly impressed.Of course, the real downer is the ending. Here's the thing; I like reading fully developed stories. They must have some sort of resolution; this had none. I understand it's a first installment, but you can't deliver an unfinished manuscript and call it a first installment. That's not how it works, and I was disappointed that this author chose that route. | 4.0 |
| 6905 | I loved this series there definitely needs to be more. I want to hear Garrett`s point of view and what happens with Harper and Sean!!! | 5.0 |
| 6906 | I was expecting this book to be a very enlightening experience...and it may be for some, however for me, the use of the words "brothers and sisters" in almost every sentence was VERY much over used!!! To the point I have stopped reading it! There are probably some real gems in there, but for me. It needed some editing! | 2.0 |
| 6907 | GOOD BOOK AND I LOVE SONIA'S BOOKS BUT IT SEEMS TO REPEAT THE SAME ADVICE FROM OTHER BOOKS WITH SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT WORDS ON IT, MY FAVORITE UNIQUE BOOK OF HERS IS HEART DESIRES, THIS BOOK REPEATS TOO MUCH GUIDELINE ON INTUITION AND REPEATS WORDS OR PAGES FROM THE OTHER BOOKS | 3.0 |
| 6908 | Because I'm lazy, I'm going to write one review for all of Amy Cross's books and copy and paste in each (because in the past week I have read quite a bit of her work). I first came across her when I was searching for free books, and have since read all of hers that are free, as well as purchasing a handful.Now most of the time, if I'm going to take the time to leave a review, it's going to be positive only. I don't see the need to negatively review something, as I don't like to take money out of small business's pockets (yes, writers are small businesses); and just because I don't like something, doesn't mean someone else won't. But I'm going to be a little critical here, just to address some of the issues I had, as well as some of the issues listed in the reviews of her work left by others.Amy has a great imagination, and she comes up with good stories. Even when she tiptoes into cliched-fiction-land (vampires, werewolves, zombies) she is able to add her own touch so that it doesn't feel like you're reading the same ol' "Twilight" wannabe.But....she does definitely have editing issues. If she has a "first reader" or two, they need to be fired. As I'm not an english teacher, I'm able to move beyond this for the most part, but sometimes she'll mix-up a name and that can cause confusion. The other problem is that her stories sometimes are a tad disjointed. Sometimes it feels like she changes direction midway thru and it can be rather wobbly.All that being said, I do enjoy her work. I think it's well worth the price charged (if you don't snag any for free). And again, the only reason I drifted into being critical there was to give a heads up to potential readers in case they're the type of folks who lose their mind over small mistakes. Amy Cross is a good writer, and I believe she will only get better. | 4.0 |
| 6909 | Its a very simple story and you can guess how its all going to end but I enjoyed reading. It was quick and fun, something you can use to escape the reality of life for a moment. This would be good as a holiday read. | 3.0 |
| 6910 | Supernatural Hero is a story about Andy, a young boy in sixth grade, and his struggles with trying to be popular. As a nerd, his self esteem is low and his only want and desire in the world is to be with Zoe, the best looking girl in class. When Andy's grandpa dies, he's afraid all is lost. But his grandpa promised he'd help him be with Zoe and his ghost continues to encourage and guide him toward having a chance with Zoe.Andy eventually finds out that he can see more spirits than just his grandfather. This young boy who can't even gather the nerve to talk to Zoe must face all of his fears to save her and her family from a dark, bad spirit. If he prevails, he will prove himself to Zoe and he can be her boyfriend.I love the way this story is written from the perspective of a young boy. His feelings, thoughts, and actions are driven within you in such a way that you can feel the boy's inner most frustrations, fears, and anger. Not a lot of adult writers can pull off this kind of character development.Eran Gadot did an excellent job. The book is well written and edited. The suspense kept me reading from start to finish and certainly didn't disappoint. This is a great story for the whole family. | 5.0 |
| 6911 | I have read all the Brotherhood books except foe the last one, The King. I am reading them all again before I start reading The King. I find I missed some thing when I read it the first time. The Brotherhood books are keepers. | 5.0 |
| 6912 | Little Black Book was large in me liking it. Sebastian Black is a sexy, dominant, rich and a whole lot of arrogant. His little black book of cartoon characters is epic. Sebastian meets his Jessica Rabbit in Roz. Don't want to give anything away so leaving it at that. Vick is Sebastian's right hand girl. She's always been there for him and him for her. Vick is a bit wicked and messed up in the head. Anyway, Roz and her little brother Kyle had a rough go in life and things are only getting worse until a friend of hers tells her about a job at a club (Clive's) this is were the fun begins. Things in Sebastian and Roz's lives come full circle and they realize they have to both deal with their pasts in order to more forward. | 5.0 |
| 6913 | This Suspenseful book kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page. The storyline was fascinating with enough reality to keep you involved until the last page. The characters were well defined & made you want to be stay with them throughout the book. I recommend this book to those who love Suspense! | 5.0 |
| 6914 | I bought this as a gift for my son and daughter-in law, because it has always been a great favorite of mine, one of Truman Capote's charming early stories. In this version, I most liked the graceful illustrations--very accurate, sweet, and just right for this touching story about a very satisfactory Christmas, created out of humble odds and ends by two loving people. | 5.0 |
| 6915 | This book was a pleasant surprise read. I really didn't think I would enjoy it but it is well written and an advice book. | 4.0 |
| 6916 | Adam Freeman has provided a tutorial text for AngularJS that surpasses any other instructional materials currently available. First, as is often the case with new and quickly evolving web technologies, tutorials are fragmented across multiple blogs, forums and such, making a comprehensive single publication on AngularJS necessary. Current comprehensive AngularJS materials (such as the AngularJS official API and Lerner's ng-book) are not accessible to the AngularJS beginner, however. Assuming you are competent in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, the problem you'll face immediately after trying the AngularJS "Hello, World" example is the need to create a stack of technologies to really see AngularJS in action. Typically, this might include NodeJS for the server, ExpressJS for routing, MongoDB for data storage, Jade for templating, Stylus and Bootstrap for CSS, unit testing with Karma...the learning curve becomes incredibly steep incredibly fast. Freeman's text initially uses the simplest technologies available to fashion the web stack in order to focus more thoroughly on AngularJS. Anyone familiar with Freeman's ASP.NET or MVC texts will be instantly familiar with the SportsStore web application also used in Pro AngularJS. Following the initial chapters describing the development of the SportsStore web site using Angular, you'll be prepared to proceed to the more advanced aspects of AngularJS described in the latter sections of the book. | 5.0 |
| 6917 | An enjoyable fantasy that is written for all sexes and ages. It is refreshing to read a book that isn't full of obscene language and sex. The story flowed without a lot of boring scenes that drag on and on. I recommend this book to anyone who loves old world fantasies that include magical beings, worries and even romance.Shirley Perry | 4.0 |
| 6918 | Book 1 was so good I had to keep going...SO glad that I did! Good for killing a bit of time. | 5.0 |
| 6919 | Wonderful book. There isn't any hostility anywhere in this book. It gave me an understanding of homosexuality that I couldn't have gotten in a liberal text. With that understanding, I am able to see the individual better. | 5.0 |
| 6920 | This was a great continuation of the story. Super hot! I like Wolfe more and more after each book, even though he is an overbearing control freak. But that's why we love him, right? There were several typos/errors, but I still enjoyed the read. | 4.0 |
| 6921 | Kind of dragged but was great 3/4 of the way through. I learned a great deal about the south and racial divide. | 4.0 |
| 6922 | Quite thought PROVOKING!! Many metaphors and meaningful thoughts about the way we all grow up differently. This is a very unique book and one I won't forget for a long time. | 4.0 |
| 6923 | This is a relatively good book. It fails to be a great book only in that the characters are perhaps a little too clinched. Still, we have a very reasonable heroine, although her reason for being where she is has a few credibility problems. We have a troubled hero, determined to get what is owed his family, and the bad guys, determined to get what they want, no matter what, convinced that they are the smartest people around. All set in a (relatively) sexy locale... what it lacks in sex-appeal is somewhat made up for in the author's obvious familiarity with the area, something frequently lacking (I grew up in the general area, and spent one summer working there).The conflict between the hero and heroine was not overdone, and the identity of the actual "bad guys" came as a bit of a surprise. But the best part of this book was the time-travel, apparently granted to only one character, and granting a totally different ended than could otherwise be accomplished. | 4.0 |
| 6924 | Sayre Hoyle Lynch returned to the small town of Destiny, Louisiana for her younger brother’s funeral. Her intention was to attend Danny’s funeral and immediately catch a flight back to San Francisco where she owned an interior design business. Huff Hoyle, the father, a tough, ruthless man with no moral compass, owned and operated a foundry which was pretty much the only means of employment in the small town. Hoyle had two sons, Chris, cut from the same mold as his father, and Danny, the more sensitive of the two who was initially thought to have committed suicide. Questionable circumstances surrounded the death. Sayre hated her father and years earlier had left the small town vowing never to return or to speak with him again. Following the service, she met Beck Merchant, the Hoyle family attorney. They butted heads immediately but strong sexual sparks flew between the two making it difficult for them to stay apart for long.The Novel is a quick read, interesting in spots and boring and drawn out in others. As always, Brown surprises the reader toward the end, White Hot is no exception. There are many twists and turns in the final pages. The novel is not one of Sandra Brown’s best but is a good read. I rate White Hot a 3 on a 5 scale. | 3.0 |
| 6925 | I live in a town that is way too expensive on all items. I could not find this book anywhere in town however, a real nice book store was able to order it for me at over nine times the price I paid Amaon. | 5.0 |
| 6926 | The old saying "never judge a book by its cover" is certainly applicable for Nancy Lynn Jarvis's book The Murder House. As Realtor Regan McHenry takes on the task of creatively marketing the murder house where a double murder took place almost 2 decades ago, her initial cozy look and feel of the house would evaporate by a series of events and calamities.As young eccentric Stevie purchases the house his relatives become evident most notably his murder victim father Roger Commons. Just who was the murderer years ago and could this be linked to the murder victim found buried near the property? This Bonny Doon home would serve a severe lesson also to any innocent victim willing to barge in uninvited. Realtor Regan McHenry will find herself moved in a detective type role where relationship dynamics will be uncovered and each layer will consistently confuse even the best of murder mystery solvers. Just when the evidence seems convincing will Jarvis throw a twist and more facts your way to keep you consistently off balance.The murder mystery is "all in the family" inclusive and will get you wondering:--Was it the demons that perpetrated vengeful killings...or was it troubled minds that took their free will choice to commit these horrible murders? You will discover Stevie's "Revenge Quest" war game did have glitches in the system that haven't been worked out...and now never will be. Whether it be repeated ghosts or neighbors strong imaginations-you will be left to decide when all is said or done.Put on your murder mystery hat and be ready to get a full body workout. It will , like it did Regan, perhaps keep you up late at night. This clever Author has used her 25 year tenure as a Realtor in the Santa Cruz area to shape her scenarios with another fine book to her credit. Jarvis seemed to have made the best "move" of all leaving her full time realtor job to pursue her writing endeavors. | 5.0 |
| 6927 | THIS BOOK TOOK A FEW CHAPTERS TO GET INTO THE CHARACTERS. IT WAS WRITTEN WELL ENOUGH. I JUST HAD A HARD TIME UNDERSTANDING THE HERO & HEROINE. IF YOU CAN MAKE IT PAST THE FIRST 2 CHAPTERS IT TURNED OUT TO BE AN ENJOYABLE READ. | 3.0 |
| 6928 | A fast-paced and lively account of how Israel has turned itself into a powerhouse of commercialisation. Very telling anecdotes and great research, with some terrific case examples. One thing the authors didn't mention: the cultural dimension. In Israel it's cool to be smart. (No such work as 'geek' in Hebrew.)They spend a lot of time analysing the impact of doing compulsory national military service before attending university (seen as a very good thing) and of having a very flat social structure (everyone has a nickname and is known by it from 'Bibi' the Prime Minister down). Overall, great insights and a good description of what happened and why it worked. | 5.0 |
| 6929 | I gave this book a five because I loved it and I would highly recommend it to my friends and family members. | 5.0 |
| 6930 | I pre-ordered this. I am so glad I did! I loved all the authors especially my fave, k Bromberg! Hot! Hot! Hot! | 5.0 |
| 6931 | The life of this pioneer woman shows such strength of character in really hard times and situations. It was well written...truly allows you inside the heart of the people in the story. I will read it again. | 5.0 |
| 6932 | I would give this book 4 1/2 stars if I could! It was a great story full of so much emotion! I did not want to put it down! I loved both main characters- their flaws, their honesty, their history, their love for each other. If you are looking for a really great love story that is well-told, this is it. | 4.0 |
| 6933 | Ignore what isn't right for you, take away fresh ideas, enjoy confirmation of previously held beliefs. A strong point in it's favor is emphasis on asking your child or grandchild or neice/nephew how they feel and use leading questions so you understand truly what they are thinking and feeling. The other strong point in it's favor is the author's stories of children's reactions to dying and death. You can let these stories be a guide to what is normal or what may be cause for concern.The part about support groups was wasted on me, it wasn't what I was looking for in this book. The author's take on religion I had to disregard also, I think that if the child is in a religious home it can be a huge comfort to them. Chpater 3 was interesting, I have found that most people find it too painful to think or speak of a deceased loved one and I didn't know that wasn't always the case. | 4.0 |
| 6934 | Loved it loved it loved it!!!!A romance novel that makes you want to shake the characters into giving into their desires. I would love to see read a sequel even if it were just a novella or an epilogue of sorts but otherwise an awesome read. Looking forward to reading more of Blakely's works. :) | 5.0 |
| 6935 | It is the murder of Brother Mathieu that brings Chief InspectorArmand Gamache and Jean Guy Beauvoir to the cloisteredmonastery of Saint-Gilbert-Entretes- Loups in the wildernessof Quebec. Who would do this and why? The brothers live inharmony, their wonderous voices raised in melodious songand work together. But what if the walls hold secrets, whispersof dischord. . . both in the brotherhood of priests and among the police.What if one of the priests killed Brother Mathieu? Read and find out!Must read! | 4.0 |
| 6936 | This was an amazing read the two women Carly and Tabatha .Two very different past that came together in a very heart warming situration I cried , laught, cried some more . I would highly recommend this book . Has great storyline valuable charterers . Trudy Stiles done an amazing job on this one can't wait to read the second book | 5.0 |
| 6937 | In the third book of this series, the author completes the storyline successfully with continued character development and realistic action. The author introduces new supporting characters in Jonas, Melina and the other members of the recon squad. This author uses his military background to very meaningfully describe the entire gambit of small unit life. This includes tactical combat operations and training, to unique relationships within units and military spouses. He also superbly describes theater level conflict and naval engagements. All in all, both this book, as well as the entire series was a very interesting and enjoyable read. | 5.0 |
| 6938 | I would be remiss if I didn't include additional information about this and the previous series titled McBride novels. Each of these books in some way deals with a social issue.The McBride series is composed of five stories with Mike McBride as the lead character. He's a detective in the police force of Carson City, New Mexico and in love with Juliette whom he finally marries in book five. Each of these books deals with cocaine, cartels, smuggling and illegal immigration. Dorothy May Mercer is very passionate about these social issues. She exposes the abuse of illegal immigrants, which may include murders and deaths in the desert; gun smuggling; and trafficking of women over the border. Through clever plots that are so close to reality I felt I was reading a documentary.Here I quote Dorothy: "In #5 of the McBride Series, Mike is appointed senator. In the end he addresses the Senate in a rip-roaring speech that is so emotional that it transforms the Senate into passing humane Comprehensive Immigration reform.The reform bill is hugely successful and brings about a new era of prosperity for the US, beyond the wildest expectations. It provides multiple avenues to take care of those already in the US, and sets up a legal system for migrant workers, to cross the border to waiting jobs. I am proud of my ideas for a comprehensive solution to immigration issues, and would dearly love to see them considered in the Congress. The ideas are mine, and are different in some ways from current proposals floating around."In the Washington McBride series, Mike and Juliette play a role in all three novels. He is now a freshman senator. In book 1 titled The FairFax Fix Mike breaks up a gang in Fairfax which coerces high school young women into prostitution. This story was sparked by an actual Fairfax, Virginia criminal gang.In book 2 Juliette is more involved when she starts work as an investigative reporter. Here is a quote from Dorothy May Mercer:"This novel was inspired by an article about the rescue of women working as domestic slaves in a McLean residence of the Saudi embassy. Also, inspired by the news about the 11 year old girl who needed a lung transplant, if you remember the story. I included that angle to expose the trafficking in human organs. In this book Juliette's old college room-mate, Fran, disappears."And now the review.About the Story: This is Fran's story. After she vanished without a trace, off the streets of Washington, D.C., her friend, Juliette McBride, suffered agonies of grief and remorse. Juliette could not erase the feeling that Fran was still alive, somewhere in the world, yearning to return home. In her twin positions as investigative reporter for WXN-TV and columnist for the Washington Times, Juliette had access to resources not available to the average person. Disregarding danger, Juliette continued to snoop into organized crime, hoping to find a clue to the whereabouts of Fran. Then, one day, it happened...My Thoughts: I almost put the book down not far into the story. I was afraid it would be one of those stories that scare the hell out of you. I forced myself beyond that point and realized that the author had done a lot of research and thought to provide the reader a very plausible story and one with a powerful message. This story spoke about the issues of human trafficking and issues related to surrogacy.It was quick paced, suspenseful, informative, and definitely a good read. This is the third book of a series so there is some back story that I don't have which would no doubt give me a better grasp of who Fran was in her life before her kidnapping, but it is a book that stands alone.Along with a very good suspenseful read, the story does a marvelous job in exposing the plight of women who are outright kidnapped off the street or coerced into being a gestational carrier, a form of human trafficking and slavery. Dorothy's stories are based on documentaries, articles and excellent research, written with such realism that I was able to grasp the horror of their plight and the total hopelessness that women find themselves in. Some women are held for years and years with the promise of retiring with plenty of money and if housed in the U.S. American citizenship. It is hard to understand how a woman could be duped with such promises, but when you understand their helpless and poverty-stricken lives in some cases, you can understand that they are reaching for the possibility of hope--a hope to survive with a chance in life. The story did a good job in this area and for that reason I had to contact the author to know more about her intentions behind the story.I know the work of dogs in calamities that strike such as earthquakes, mud slides, or hurricane/tornado. They have an extremely keen sense of smell and also a benefit in tracking a person. Lady, the dog hero of the story, has a special place in my heart. I loved how Dorothy wove her into the story.If you enjoy fiction with suspense, intrigue which deals with very real issues of today, then you'll love how Dorothy writes. I learned so much. And as I found out, that was her intent. Thank you Dorothy for a terrific series. | 5.0 |
| 6939 | What a great book. I just finished it and bought the second in the series last night. Now, I'm a cheap, cheap person. Most times, even if I know I'll probably buy the next book in a series I always download a sample first. Just to make sure. Every penny counts these days. Well, not only did I buy the second one without a sample, I also bought it when I could have borrowed it on prime. Just one of those series you know you'll read again one day.The one thing I could do without is the bit about "sex magic." It didn't bother me but I'm reluctant to have my kid read it until he's a little older. It wasn't terribly graphic, just didn't seem to fit for me. Other than that there are a few typo's and that's it. I liked the characters and the plot so what else is there to say? I'll never be one for long, involved book reviews. I read to escape this miserable world for a while and any book that helps with that is good enough for me.Download a sample, I bet you'll like it to. | 5.0 |
| 6940 | I read Loving Eliza last week and it was a quick, easy read. Ms. Nordin does a wonderful job of drawing the reader in quickly and endearing Eliza to us.Eliza was a prostitute in the bustling city of Omaha, but now she's in South Dakota to work for the sister of a pastor friend of hers. Except the woman has passed away unexpectedly, leaving Eliza unsure what to do next. She's approached by the town mute, John, who mistakes her for his mail-order bride. Once Eliza explains she is not the bride and it seems the bride is nowhere to be found, Eliza agrees to work for John until she can find another job and his actual bride arrives.Over time the pair grow comfortable together and John is obviously in love with Eliza, even to the point of trying to take her to the local church whenever they are in town. But Eliza's past is a secret and she says she is unworthy of marrying such a wonderful man.John's brother, Troy, tries in vain to court Eliza, much to John's dismay and Eliza's attempts to dissuade him. And as soon as Eliza admits her feelings for John, his mail order bride arrives! Eliza leaves and works for the town's grouch who eventually discovers her secret past and threatens to tell everybody.I won't give away spoilers except to say that this is a story of true love - so you can imagine what happens in the end, but it's not without some twists and turns.I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick, sweet love story. Ms. Nordin is a fabulous writer!You can read more reviews on my blog:[...] | 3.0 |
| 6941 | Thoroughly enjoyable and well written. One of the characters reminds me if Max from Dancing with the stars. I recommend this book if these sorts of plots are you thing. | 5.0 |
| 6942 | I’ve wanted to learn Portuguese for a long time now, but didn’t know where to start. This book is great for the beginner like me, and has given me a great kick start in learning this language! | 5.0 |
| 6943 | I have been to many of the places in the book, and never saw a bear. I enjoyed the learning by experience of the ranger. There is that old tale that if you climb a tree to escape a bear; the black bear will climb right up after you; and if a grizzly, it will shake you out of the tree. | 5.0 |
| 6944 | I don't like giving negative reviews. I try not to review anything I haven't read. I TRIED to read it all the way through. But... it begins with back story, and it just goes on and on... and on... and on. It was like reading a diary where the writer has to tell you every single thing that happened to them that day-- in great detail. I just couldn't finish it. It was going nowhere. The characters aren't likeable. It DESPERATELY needs editing. I just started scrolling through the book, skipping chapter after chapter in hopes it would be better soon. I gave up about 60% in when the story continued to drag on. Thank goodness it was free. | 1.0 |
| 6945 | One of Frog Ledge, Connecticut’s newest residents, Stan Connor, is on her way to cater a doggy birthday party. Everyone will be in costume – at least the dogs will be in costume. The Happy Cow Dairy Farm is hosting the party. It will be great advertising for Stan’s new business – Pawsitively Organic Gourmet Pet Food. It will also get more people coming to the Halloween extravaganza that the Dairy Farm has been turned into. They even have a corn maze.Before she can get set up, Stan and Emmalee Hoffman hear a lot of shouting. They are told to go to the corn maze. Emmalee takes off with Stan following. Stan is hoping not to get lost in the maze. They see a dead man on the ground - he was stabbed with a curved object. It is Hal Hoffman – Emmalee’s husband. Stan can’t help but nose around. She heads to gossip central – Izzy’s coffee shop. Stan had better be very careful trying to solve Hal’s murder, or she could end up treatless.Things to ponder: Who was Hal yelling at in the parking lot of Crystal’s Country Kitchen? Did Enrico the milker see anything that might identify the murderer? Where was Emmalee the day of the murder? Why was Izzy so upset about Hal’s death?You will not want to put this book down. This was a page turner, right from the start. I loved Stan’s interaction with her pets – you could almost see the furry guys and pet them. The story is well-plotted and will keep you guessing whodunit. The author has provided several recipes that your furry guys will love. So, if you like your mystery with plenty of four-footed characters, then you should be reading A Biscuit, A Casket.FTC Full Disclosure - A copy of this book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. | 5.0 |
| 6946 | love the author ridley pearson and have read all of his walt fleming novels he writes so well and it will keep your interest | 5.0 |
| 6947 | Hooked on TWD(The Walking Dead) & loved the World War Z movie so purchased the books to read up on what may have missed -by not reading the books first. Can't say there is great insite or changes the movie experience. Books are a set in their own sleeve if into collecting these are a very nice set of books. | 4.0 |
| 6948 | I like the character development and the basis of the story. I wish there was a bit more description of the Vermont area and the B & B it self. I would love to be a B & B owner but I dont think it is as easy as the book portrayed. Good book all in all though. | 3.0 |
| 6949 | A history of the conquering of Central and South America by Cortes, the Pisaros and Oryanis as told from original sources.As dry as that sounds, its not bad at all. My last familiarity with South American history ended in about the 6th grade, so this was a long needed refresher. This is a scholarly tale with an attempt at being told in a story book fashion. There appear to be a number of books out there covering both Cortes and the Pisaros, and I doubt this is unique. Wood does attempt to relate it in a more story book fashion to relieve it from being history class dry. He partially succeeds but does not have quite the style of, say, Mark Kurlansky, who could make the contents of a tube of toothpaste sound interesting. Wood groups facts, chronology, and reasonable supposition to get at the real story, which I appreciate. The story you get in the 6th grade is so sanitized to some group's personal point of view that the real story gets lost or twisted. From Woods account you can get a pretty good idea (based on human nature) of what went on. Wood also recounts observations from his trip of tracing the steps of conquistadors along the paths they took, but this is barely memorable. I will say that Woods had me flicking through Google maps and Wikipedia trying to trace routes, find locations and distances, the range of empires and topological features. This is always a good sign for me.Bottom Line: If you like history or historical novels and haven't had an update since 6th grade South American history, then thisis probably a good place to start. It will refashion your understanding of the conquest by the Spanish conquistadors. | 4.0 |
| 6950 | I really enjoyed this story... it was a sweet, loving tale that you could simply relax and read. I smiled and laughed with the characters and the fact that it was set in a place I've been and knew many of the spots and locals indicated in the book only made it much more entertaining for me. Loved the Maine setting!! | 5.0 |
| 6951 | This book goes straight to the point. Master the 50 tips in this book and apply them to a good idea and you are on your way to a bestseller. Highly recommended for anyone interested in writing. It provides you with good habits of writing from the onset. | 5.0 |
| 6952 | Reds Johnson Wow this was hot that Trina is DIRTY and nasty.THIS WAS a really PAGE TURNER so many secrets and TWIST AND TURNS .....Desire I feel so bad for her and Terrell THEY can't catch a break....I CANY wait till Terrence FINDS out about Trina nasty self passing her sickness around...I need PART three right now....I will be adding this to the BOOK CLUBS MUST READ LIST...NICKI WILLIAMSSOUTH SIDE DIVAS BOOK CLUBG.A.W GROWNASSWOMAN BOOK GROUP | 5.0 |
| 6953 | Grabs you right away, lots of mystery, best telephone sex ever, characters are well developed, quick read, buy it!!! Gotta go and start reading book 2!!! | 5.0 |
| 6954 | Book has provided helpful answers to some of unusual problems my wife and I have encountered with our new I-Pads. | 4.0 |
| 6955 | To me this book resonated between the feel of "Tears for Tess" and played in my head kind of like the movie "Sucker Punch" (in terms of the girls and being forced by an impeccably neat man).From the get-go I was hooked because action began at the very beginning and didn't stop until the ending scene- what a ride! Addy's strength and life made her a unique heroine and I have to say she is an inspiration considering all of the struggles she endured. Her relationship with her fellow "girls" and horrible Nate, cruel Zane and quiet Jackson were well written and well defined.I appreciated the author's opening note about the prevalence and severity of human trafficking and was grateful that the book did not go into explicit detail in every scene. There was a great balance between detail and implication because the book didn't need the gore and emotional trauma to be riveting- it was perfect on its own.The only negative thing I can say about the book is how easily it ended and how fast it was wrapped up. I loved the ending but thought it lost some of the realistic feel the rest of the book held. I wonder if novellas in the POV of the other girls, or Zane are in the works. I would have also liked to hear about how the family was struggling or the search efforts, but it wouldn't have added to the plot except in length so I can see why it wasn't included.Overall, a great book, but not for the faint of heart. It's gritty and real and messed up which is probably why I liked it. | 5.0 |
| 6956 | I found this book better than the first one ! The book was hard to put down! The main characters grow on you and you find yourself rooting for them to overcome all the adverse things that are thrown at them! The storyline continues and you are hoping RIP,Egg & Charlie make it through in one piece! Give us more allot more! | 5.0 |
| 6957 | It was an okay story, but I really could not stand the heroine. I'm surprised the hero fell in love with her. It's one thing to want to marry a fortune for security, but in my opinion, the heroine was too calculating about it. | 3.0 |
| 6958 | Ingenious alternate reality, where it's possible to not only observe someone else's life via social networking but live it as well. | 5.0 |
| 6959 | Loved the story line.. great revenge book.. detailed characters and back stories... the dynamics are slow at first but pick up quickly.. overall a great read. | 5.0 |
| 6960 | The illustrations jump out right away in this great little book. They have excellent use of colour, detail and appealing contrast. Also, the description is good in the sense that adjectives are used appropriately.The reader is jettisoned into the kids' world when they play with the toys. The excitement of the play-time is contrasted with the disappointment of having to clean up the toys.The hero, Ron, lies to his mother and his mother gets angry with him for not picking up the toys. Later, when the toys come back to life, Ron learns the consequences of his actions.It is a great and subtle message for kids, and a great bedtime story. Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 6961 | This book with three really great romantic novels was a joy to read. It made you feel good and happy at the end. The first story was about Deuce finding that his true love,Kendra, who was someone that loved him unconditionally all his life and in doing so made his life complete. The only probable was he did not realize it until he almost lost her. Then he had to do everything possible to convince her that he truly loved her. A very sweet story about a forced to retire ball player who came back to run his family's bar only to find it being made into an internet coffee shop by the girl he could not stop thinking about for the last five years. Together they rebuild the bar and their dreams together grow. The second novel is about a heinous woman doctor who is afraid of life and just wants to be left alone to work with no attachments. Little does she know that friends find her and force her to Jill Shalvis style of writing is so witty, romantic and fun to read. Nicole, the doctor starts to finally open up to Ty, an architect that her friend hired to fix up their apartments. Even though they both do not want to they find themselves hopelessly attracted to each other and eventually fall in love. A very sweet romantic story. The third novel is about best friends that then fall in love. Connors best friend Emma was the person he shared everything with and never thought of her as a sexy woman. One night she dresses script to make him think of her as not just one of the guys. It makes him aware of her as a beautiful woman and not just a pal. What should he do if he does not want to lose his best friend is the question. It is such a great set of stories and a great read. This collection of novels is so much fun to read and I highly recommend This romantic hot book. | 5.0 |
| 6962 | Connelly is one of the best writers of modern, "popular" fiction. Both the Mickey Haller and Harry Bosch books are great reads with strong characters, entertaining and challenging plots and an awareness of the setting that draws in the reder and makes him comfortable. | 5.0 |
| 6963 | This is a very short (about 19 pages) book by Ben Evans that covers the basics about how to get started "writing" for the Kindle. He offers up some good advice about finding a niche that boils everything down nicely in a page or two to just what you really need to know. There are a few pages or so here dedicated to the topic of finding and using ghostwriters to create your books. Keeping in mind that most of Evans work is about creating passive income streams, it follows that he would be adept in the area of using ghostwriters. If you're not a writer and/or you have more money than you have time, his advice is detailed enough to get you started getting your book idea ghostwritten too. | 4.0 |
| 6964 | I agree with many that it would have been nice - and it could still happen - to have Narissa with her own story! However, this book and story is still great. I do feel that the end was rather abrupt but all in all, a great story as the others were too. | 5.0 |
| 6965 | If I could rate this book more it would be a 10+++++ i could not put it down... I loved all of the characters and the story line was fantastic....I hope there is a part 2 in the near future | 5.0 |
| 6966 | This book is another hit. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves books. I think this is the best series in a long time. | 5.0 |
| 6967 | Was not well written. It was interesting to read but other than that I think I could have watched movie and been just as well off... | 2.0 |
| 6968 | I re-read this book after a few years, and after reading some of Fuller's other books, and after several excursions to Africa. The characters are pathetic, and I wonder about the accuracy of her stories. I cannot believe the 5 star ratings. There are so many other more well written books about this region. A lot of fiction in her books. Read Christina Lamb's Africa House and House of Stone for example. | 2.0 |
| 6969 | Good book love reading and finding out new things I didnt know about good information to know will buy more. | 5.0 |
| 6970 | *I received an ARC from the author for review*I've read all of the books in the Moments series, and I must say, that this book was the most heart-wrenching. "This Time" follows the story of Jamie and Tor, whom we saw a cameo of from book 2, "Right Now". But back in book 2, Jamie had this on again/of again relationship with Angel, a violent drug addict. Tor meets Jamie at one of his concerts, and they end up having a one-night stand, which leads to some serious consequences that carry the rest of the story. These consequences eventually bring Jamie and Tor together, and Jamie's eyes are open to the truth about Angel, and how much of a poison he's been to her all this time. She also realizes just how much she's been taking Tor's kindness for granted and it forces her to rethink her whole life.What I love about this story (and all of the books in this series) is the realism of the situations the characters are put in. A huge issue in this book was the subject of domestic violence, and how it's hard for a woman to leave their boyfriend whom they think they’re in love with, and not realize how much it's hurting them. I've known people like this in real life, and it's heart-breaking to watch this, which is why I connected so much with Tor and his frustrations of trying to get Jamie to forget about Angel because of the way he mistreated her all the time.Jamie in book 2, came off as a ditz, but in book 3, we see her in a new light and understand her situation a bit more. She is very caring and trusting of others, sometimes a little too much. So I think the relationship between her and Tor worked well. She also needed a friend like Zoe to keep her focused on the straight path.I have a weakness for Vikings and all things Norse mythology, and so I clung to Tor immediately. I loved his character. He's very protective of Jamie, and yet, very loving and caring. He's definitely the perfect guy. “This Time” is told in alternating points of view, and I really enjoyed reading Tor’s POV. He’s so honorable, loyal, and drop-dead sexy, what more could a girl want?This story has very few steamy scenes, and that’s fine because it worked given the things that happened in this story. But those few scenes are pretty hot, regardless. The story revolved around the growing relationship between Tor and Jamie, and how life unknowingly brings the two of them together whether they are ready or not.The author did a great job executing this story, and if it’s intended to be the last book of this series, it was closed very well with a sweet HEA and epilogue. | 5.0 |
| 6971 | I so enjoyed reading this book and I can't wait to read the next one. I just wish the next book did not cost so much. | 5.0 |
| 6972 | One more terrific book written by the excellent writer Heather B. Moore. If you love romance, then read all her novellas. : ) | 5.0 |
| 6973 | I like regency romances, so sue me! But this one was unbelievable! There was heat between the H & the h; heat between the secondary characters.... the witty banter between the H & h was great. Usually the h is a quiet meek mouse who maybe... maybe... finds her voice near the end of the story. But this h was calm & confident & drove the H crazy! If you like regency romances, & enjoy some heat, but are looking for a change of pace give this story a try, it's worth your effort. | 5.0 |
| 6974 | This book is a great resource for anyone who is ready to learn how to make money online. Full of ideas and free resources to get you started. You will be INSPIRED to take action toward your goals of making money online. | 5.0 |
| 6975 | Havent finished the entire book but I swear I'm hooked makes soo much sense and opens up ur eyes to see things in a different perspective. | 5.0 |
| 6976 | Actually didn't really give me any more information than what I already knew from just playing around with the app itself. Still it's free so if you do download it it's not like you are out anything. | 2.0 |
| 6977 | I am on the edge of my seat, waiting for the next installment! Miss Jackson, please don't leave us in suspense! | 5.0 |
| 6978 | I had my doubts going in but they were quickly put away. This is an amazing book. For sure one of my favorites this year. You can not help but fall in love with the characters in this book. It's sad but also filled with love and hope. Have tissues available at all times. | 5.0 |
| 6979 | This was a great read for my daughter, age 8, plus I was able to incorporate some of the messages for my son who is a little bit older than my daughter. | 4.0 |
| 6980 | This book is very well written and full of helpful and accurate information about kicking the sugar habit. It takes the reader through 21 days, one day at a time, and offers not only the health and medical information needed to understand the problem, but also an abundance of easy recipes. | 5.0 |
| 6981 | Well written and illustrates the life of early Europeans. I'm looking forward to reading the third book. If you are a history buff, you'll enjoy it. | 5.0 |
| 6982 | I really enjoyed Karen Foxlee’s young adult book, The Midnight Dress, so when I heard she was writing a middle grade novel that was a fairy tale retelling I was so excited to read it. I got a copy of this book to review through the Amazon Vine program. It ended up being a very good retelling of the Snow Queen, the writing is beautiful and very atmospheric.Ophelia Jane Worthington-Whittard and her sister, Alice, are still grieving the death of their mother when their father decides to take a job prepping a museum for a sword exhibition in a strange city where it always snows. The museum is dark and has some fabulous nooks and crannies to explore. While Alice is drawn in by the owner of the museum, a very elegant yet strange women….Ophelia is drawn to explore the dark corridors of the museum.One day while peeking in an eye hole, she finds an eye peeking back at her. This is how she meets The Marvelous Boy, who has been trapped by the Snow Queen in this room for 75 years. He convinces Ophelia to go on a number of adventures throughout the museum all in an effort to find a magical sword and to save the world from the clutches of the Snow Queen.I absolutely adored this book. The writing is beautiful and magical, and the story has such a great dark fairy tale type of atmosphere. It was a very well done retelling of the Snow Queen.The whole book takes place in an old museum. I love books like this. The old museum is so magical and the enchanting things Ophelia finds within the museum are bewitching and so creative. I love books where people explore something that at first seems mundan, but then ends up containing many marvelous wonders.The story is done in a wonderful way. Some parts of the book are told from Ophelia’s perspective during the current day. There are also other parts of the book where the Marvelous Boy tells Opehlia the magical stories that make up his past. Both perspectives are very engaging and I found myself looking forward to them equally.At first Ophelia is reluctant to help, she doesn't believe in magic. Ophelia is strictly a science type of girl, her mother was the fanciful one and the death of her mother has only solidified Ophelia’s commitment to facts and science. But as the Boy tells his tale, Ophelia is drawn in and can't help but be curious. She ends up doing small quests for the Marvelous Boy in order to hear the next portions of his story and it is in this way Ophelia confronts her fears and accomplishes some truly marvelous things on her own.The book wraps up nicely and has some nice discussion around the importance of friends and family. The writing is beautiful and was wonderful to read. My only complaint is that the story is fairly predictable. I knew right away who the Snow Queen was and how she was tied in with the sword exhibition at the museum.Overall I loved this book, the story is engaging and beautifully written. The pictures throughout are magical. It was just an absolutely wonderful fairy tale retelling. Recommended for readers of all ages, especially for those who love wonderful fairy tale retellings. I look forward to what Foxlee writes next. | 5.0 |
| 6983 | This is one of the first in a series of books showing that kids can grow up to be whatever they want to be.Carlee isn't too excited about her first day of school because her mom is the teacher for the other 1st grade section. Carlee is afraid the kids aren't going to like her because her mom is a teacher. In the story we journey through Carlee's first day and experience her nervousness and excitement as she travels through her classes. One thing Carlee knows for sure, is that she doesn't want to be a teacher like her mom. She was sure all the kids were laughing at her mom and her and she was so embarrassed. As Carlee imagines being anything BUT a teacher, we are introduced to real life people in those professions like Christopher Columbus, Neil Armstrong, and Marie Curie. By the end of the day, Carlee is surprised to learn that the kids love her mom as their teacher. Carlee realizes having a mom for a teacher isn't so bad and maybe being a teacher is just what she wants to be.I love how there is a story mixed in with the non-fiction parts of the book. It is kind of a fiction/non-fiction book. We learn factual information about real people as Carlee travels through her day. Carlee's story is realistic enough for kids to identify with her fears, hesitations and excitement on her first day. As someone who works in our children's school, I know the embarrassment and excitement that our children feel when I am in the building.Our 9-year old read this book and enjoyed it. She liked reading the quotes and information about real people. She liked Carlee's character and all the jobs she considered being. Our daughter also wants to be a teacher (as of today) and this book reinforced that for her. | 5.0 |
| 6984 | this was ok if you do not want serious character development and/or serious plot line. Just an afternoon story for younger readers | 2.0 |
| 6985 | Wow my heads spinning trying to write this. I don't know where to start so gonna keep it brief. I loved this book. I loved Lila from the start, and her messed up idea of herself. Oh and Nathan...Wow!! He is one seriously messed up man. This book was full of hot sex but i felt it was relevant to the story and how Lila and Nathan use sex as a way to cope. And i loved Nathan and his very dirty talk. Now i'm off to read Dissolution(book 1.5) cos Breach ends on a fantastic cliffhanger. | 5.0 |
| 6986 | I bought I Funny and I Funnier for my son after he read another series by James Patterson. He loves James Patterson's writing. It makes him laugh out loud. | 5.0 |
| 6987 | I love this book! If you love non-stop action then this is your book. This book is about a 19 year-old girl named Zora or Zee (sometimes her friends call her Zee Zee, short for zombie Zora) that goes on a wild goose chase to find her only live family left ,her brother, after there camp is overrun by zombies. By the way this is like the longest review I have ever written. That means it is a great book and I think you should try it! | 5.0 |
| 6988 | Almost as good as the hunger games. Thoroughly enjoyed the series. THe first two books were the best and then the last book slowed down alittle. Overall though it was great | 5.0 |
| 6989 | Have given this book to many young men. When they aren't yet ready to read a "normal" bible, this book is fabulous.Gets them into the word and wanting to learn more. Highly recommend it! | 5.0 |
| 6990 | This 2nd book in the Beri O'Dell series was definitely worth waiting for. One of those that you can't wait to read that you can't put down until you've devoured it and then are disappointed when it's over because there is nothing else to read! Can't wait for the 3rd one now! | 5.0 |
| 6991 | The story told here is powerful yet softly delivered with beautiful imagery of orchids delivered at crucial moments in the heroine's life. What did they mean? I was hooked and had to keep reading. Great for romantics who love a nice read! | 5.0 |
| 6992 | Not only is the story trite and banal, the book is full of grammatical and spelling errors. I stopped reading when the author was describing the "joice" of the roof. Joice is not a word. Another example: Ciro reads a letter written by his mother to "Dear Eduardo and Ciro." But the content of the letter is written to Ciro alone. Huh? Poorly written and poorly edited. | 2.0 |
| 6993 | It was a very good read. If you know horses it was quite accurate.It was also very touching too. | 4.0 |
| 6994 | I'm a 39clues addict I'm 10 and I've read every single book I recommend starting your adventure with the first book oh and Spymasters is three books in one they include the Houdini escape the red coat chase and the submarine job thanks for reading michael 101 | 5.0 |
| 6995 | I have recently read Tim Winton's 'Eyrie', and I must admit that I was disappointed with this novel. I have read almost all Tim Winton's books, and I have enjoyed all the previous novels very much. These previous novels all dealt with the culture of the coast, and the ocean and the various types of characters who enjoy the unique experience of living along this beautiful and dramatic and sometimes dangerous region of Western Australia. However I was disappointed with this novel. It has been set in a seedy block of flats in a not so salubrious part of suburban Freemantle, and involves the relationship between a rather dull and poorly motivated public servant and a young single mother and her young son, who live in adjacent flats and are both (mother and neighbour) quite dysfunctional. The child is unusual and has an uneasy friendship with the neighbour (who becomes embroiled in an attempt to protect the mother from a violent ex-partner). I found the story rather dull, and somewhat tawdry in parts, with rather uninteresting characters. | 3.0 |
| 6996 | Eden Winters is looking at the other end of romance—what happens in a long relationship when trouble’s brewing? This short gives us a look at breaking, healing, and rekindling of what had been so good for so long.Ian is too stinking proud to chase after Travis when he left, even to ask why. The wound in their twenty-plus year relationship has been festering, with neither willing to cut loose, but neither willing to reach out. A milestone anniversary and a persistent son get them back in the same room long enough to see what went wrong and get a glimmer of how to fix it.Ian is our PoV character, and the inside of his head isn’t very comfortable. He feels wronged and slighted, and justified in thinking that at long last he’ll sever the tie Travis frayed by leaving. He misses Travis bitterly, but pride is a deadly sin. The author proceeds to deliver a reality check of monumental proportions, starting with finding out how Ian cut Travis out of their friend’s lives, and adding smack after smack until Ian is forced to confront the fact that he’s actually been a douchecanoe.Travis has his own demons—clinical depression played with his judgment, leaving him unable to speak up for himself. When he does speak up, Ian’s horrified by what he has to say.It’s a huge turnaround for Ian to acknowledge his shortcomings, and it’s also a major struggle for Travis to emerge from his depression and decide how he wants to truly live. This is Eden Winters writing: her characters end up happy but they have to work for it. Hard. Really, really hard.Leaving aside the issue of how they went so long before they actually got to the most basic question, (my one quibble), this is a lovely story of redemption and love restored. | 5.0 |
| 6997 | This story has romance a lot of action with people lying a lot of killing and strife a long family a good read | 4.0 |
| 6998 | The next In Galli's series about her VA characters and this one focuses on a character that intrigued me from Wasted Heart, so I was happy that Jessie was getting her own book. This one switches between first person for Jessie's scenes and third person for Lauren's story, so Lauren's a bit more fleshed out than Elise from the previous book. However the book suffers from the leads spending most of their time dating other people, and then pushing and pulling with each other for the last third of the book. Also Lauren's known Jessie for 11 years, but doesn't seem to know her at all and finds out most of her new info about Jessie from other people and not from talking to Jessie, so it was hard to see why Jessie liked Lauren so much. It's not the best in the series but it's ok. | 3.0 |
| 6999 | You know a book is really good when you get mad that it ends! I eagerly looked for the next one so I could keep going, sigh, not found! Patricia Briggs get busy please! I need more Mercy! This book just drags you in and won't let go! Keep me up late and up early. This is a 6 star if possible! | 5.0 |
| 7000 | This has to be my favorite classic of all time. I keep re-reading it. I only liked one of the movies...the one with Gerard Depardoux; it was in French so I had to have subtitles, but it was the best of the films. | 5.0 |
| 7001 | There are so many things going on in this book that should have caused a publisher to run far, far away. Vaccination saves lives but only works if nearly everyone does it. There is no controversy on this. None. Co-sleeping is fine if you want to do it - not arguing against it - but far from necessary.Oh, and what to EAT during pregnancy? How about the things that we are made out of the most nutrients possible that humans are designed to digest: animals and all of their parts. Humans are what is called "obligate omnivores", which means that in order to get all the nutrients we really need, we must eat both plants and animals. We simply do not make, on our own, all of the nutrients we need if we only eat plants. Knowing that every cell in your entire body is kept intact by a wall that is made out of cholesterol, and that all hormones (including sex hormones) are also cholesterol-based, should give everyone pause about steering clear of dietary cholesterol.I'd like to request that Alicia start eating eggs like a boss, and fast. Perhaps her brain will start functioning at a higher level when she sits down to write. | 1.0 |
| 7002 | A good fantasy read. Valerie spins a good tale and it will be interesting to read the further adventures ahead. | 5.0 |
| 7003 | My wife and daughter had copious bookmarks inserted and referenced as the wedding planning progressed. Don't think they could have created such a successful event with this book. | 5.0 |
| 7004 | This book was good but I found myself wishing it was over until the last 40 or so pages. The history and detail is immaculate, but the story just seemed to drag on. I kept waiting for something to happen. It finally did, but like I said it was the last few pages. Then everything broke free and I couldn't wait to see what happened next. The end was great. The rest of the book was so-so and slow moving. | 3.0 |
| 7005 | Sydney Rye, formerly Joy Humbolt, is out to help others. Her trusty dog Blue helps when needed. This is a book for adults due to its themes. Give Sydney a try. | 4.0 |
| 7006 | The Damsel and the Daggerman is a delectably dark romance. With vivid world building, fabulously shadowy characters and a riveting plot, Delilah S. Dawson once again sucks us into the Blud series.Journalist Jacinda Harville has her sights on a story about “the Deadly Daggerman”, Marco Tareque. Entering the carnival with Criminy's blessing, Jacinda begins to unravel the carefully constructed secrets behind the show. Drawn in by the mystery, Jacinda is captivated by the characters and soon discovers it feels like home. But more than that she is taken with the Daggerman and his sinister smile. Passions ignite and its a flame that can't be denied. Jacinda soon discovers she is falling for the man accused of killing his last assistant. Will she uncover the truth before its too late and she becomes the next victim?I love a strong female character and Dawson gives us a superb example in Jacinda. The delightfully ominous carnival setting highlights that fabulous cast of characters that keep me coming back for more.A fantasy romance with a blaze of steampunk mechanics, makes The Damsel and the Daggerman a truly luscious adventure.I received this ARC copy of The Damsel and the Daggerman from Simon and Schuster Digital Sales Inc - Pocket Star in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication January 6, 2014. | 4.0 |
| 7007 | Literary fiction can be fun. Cristopher Jansma shows how its done in The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards. This debut novel, now available in paperback, follows the worldwide travels of the ultimate unreliable narrator. It’s like ten books in one – a Southern coming of age story, an academic farce, a New York excursion and an expat’s tall tale – propelled forward by neatly contained chapters (which are like stories within stories). The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards is compulsively readable, filled with oddball characters, strange situations and sudden turns of fate, all told by a sort of Nick Carroway, looking on enviously at the Gatsbys all around him.My only criticism: The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards switches scenes too quickly. Plot threads are picked up and dropped. Sometimes, you want to know more about that couple in Dubai. You want more – a good sign in a novel.Ultimately, The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards is a book about stories, the ones that are true, and the ones we tell ourselves. “Tell all the truth, but tell it slant,” Emily Dickinson says, a mantra that runs throughout this novel. With their ability to tell it slant, novels contain truths that you won’t find in the newspaper.The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards demonstrates the power of literary fiction to provide enlightenment through entertainment. Great storytelling is a kind of trick, an ancient one that we’re programmed to enjoy. Like listening to some stranger’s shaggy dog tale, we know that what we’re hearing is not technically true. But we have to know how it ends. Great literary fiction is like that, wrapping us up in an engaging story that tells it slant. | 5.0 |
| 7008 | Wow. I've loved paranormal romance for years, but J R Ward brings everything up to a whole new level with her vampires. Wow, there's nothing like this out there. Truly in a class all by itself. | 5.0 |
| 7009 | This book had a great premise but ended up just being ok.... The writing was fairly good and individually, I thought each character had potential but somehow it just didn't work. The circumstances of the whole move wasn't very believable. The pace of the story just didn't make any sense and you didn't even know who the "hero" was until half way through the book. Their relationship seemed way too rushed for me. All in all, I liked all the main characters, especially Jeff and Liam. I would have liked to have learned more about Colin and Dora got on my nerves, but I loved her family. I read this in one sitting but this won't be a re-read. All in all, just ok. | 3.0 |
| 7010 | Great start to a new series. the characters are great, lots of character development. lots of great story to build on to. this is going to be a great series when it is finished. the only down side it having to wait for the next book. | 5.0 |
| 7011 | I just found a new boyfriend to be added to my list!!...Love this story,...a few tear drops when a confession came out...but awesome...had me tapping my kindle screen to the next page...Love Leah's books....now waiting for Gabe's story...can not wait!! | 5.0 |
| 7012 | OHMIGODS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HERMES... AND MEDUSA... SO. PERFECT. <3 <3 <3WOW. I enjoyed reading this take on Medusa. No longer is she a villain, but a poor girl who was trampled by the gods, as they so often do with mortals. And Hermes... HE'S SO SWEET. It was odd, how in real mythology he never really got... together (hehe) with anyone. Now it's explained through his... friendship (hehe) with Medusa. Overall, I loved this twist on Greek mythology! I liked how the author described (most) of the Greek Gods. She gave a lot them happy endings that real mythology doesn't. Definitely a worthwhile read! | 5.0 |
| 7013 | Enjoyable short read that nicely complements the series | 4.0 |
| 7014 | The Goldfinch won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, and it's hard to understand why. The writing is beautiful, but the story and characters leave a lot to be desired. The protagonist is a boy who survives a domestic terrorist attack (losing his mother in the process) who suffers long-term trauma because of it. If Ms. Tartt had focused on this aspect of the character, perhaps she would have had something. As it is, the plot meanders from New York to Las Vegas to Amsterdam with no logical rhyme or reason. More than a quarter of the novel follows the protagonist as he indulges in booze and drugs, all the while pining away for a woman who he has idealized beyond all logic.The last hundred pages lack credulity, and the ending is trite and completely unbelievable. I put the novel down grateful that I had finally finished it. That isn't an emotion the author hopes for in a reader, but it is the one most strongly engendered. | 2.0 |
| 7015 | Every time I read Moby Dick I am again taken by the one thing no one talks about: it's funny. | 5.0 |
| 7016 | I've read them all and my secret crush on Doc Ford is still on going. I love the area,the characters, the mystery, the excitement and of course, the drama. Thank you for writing a wonderful series. I am a forever fan. I started out quite a bit younger than Doc and now I'm quite a bit older. Doesn't seem fair… | 5.0 |
| 7017 | Paul Stanley's book comes across as a brutally honest, almost self depreciating at times, portrayal of his life. Written in a matter-of-fact manner without any guilt or judgment, it gives a realistic view into the world of he private lives of the members of KISS. To see the real man behind the persona was shocking, to see that his trials and tribulations were no different from anyone else. Paul certainly has had his share of demons to battle and it is refreshing to see him fight them without the help of drugs or alcohol.It is also refreshing to see that he treated and still does, KISS, as a business and something he takes very serious. A conclusion one could make is, Paul was the glue that was holding the box together all those years. While Gene and Paul have been friends for years, it is interesting that Paul's business sense allowed him to set that aspect of the relationship aside. Like other bands, they made and lost a fortune to being inexperienced, Paul and Gene did get it figured out and went on to make a mint. However, I am sure the two other guys would have a different take on it.Another aspect to the book that I found meaningful is the way that Paul charts his life on the path to self-discovery, in how at this stage in his life, he has found that "it" and knows what it means to him. There are some rather moving lines in the book where he expresses the wisdom he has acquired through it all. While Paul is a showman, behind the makeup, there is a decent normal guy, someone with whom you would like to call a friend.An excellent book, an excellent look into the inner-workings of a major band, for any fan of rock, this is a must-read, and one that I certainly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 7018 | Daisy yet again proves she is a match for even the nastiest of villains. She is my kind of heroine, not afraid to step into a situation even when being warned away by those who want to protect her and threatened by those who want her to keep her pretty nose out of their business.The author has painted a picture of a time when Pasadena was being "invaded" by some elements, transplanted from the south, who wanted to disrupt the reasonable racial atmosphere in the city and at the same time profit through some nefarious land deals.It's a clear picture that the "good old days" were not always so good for everyone.Altogether and enjoyable read for those who enjoy mysteries set in the 1920s, in California and in specific, in Pasadena. | 5.0 |
| 7019 | This was my very first read by author Ben Burgess Jr., and I must truly say, I was eager to get started, because I'd heard lots of good things in passing about the author and this book.Wounded very quickly draws your attention, and you find yourself immediately sympathizing with Samantha Miller, the main character in the book. Sam, as her friends call her, has a very horrible childhood, and goes through all kinds of hell. You quickly want to fight for her, protect her, and shelter her. She grows up hardened and bitter, not caring too much about anyone other than her two best friends. She's hard pressed to insure that her surroundings, childhood, and circumstances turn into a stepping-stone of opportunity for her.Throughout this book, I found myself going through several cycles of emotions; I cried, I cussed, I cheered, and I learned a little something. Without giving away the book or the ending, I will say that it reminded me that you can't just go through life, you have to grow through it. This book was very well written, the characters are well developed, and you can identify with them, and it has a twist towards the end that you don't see coming. I was truly in tears towards the end, and when I closed the book.I am now a fan of Ben Burgess' work, and eagerly look forward to reading his other books. I would definitely recommend this book to others who are looking for a great read! | 5.0 |
| 7020 | I gotta say I loved Horse and Marie in Reapers Property, but Ruger and Sophies story blew me away. Thank you Joanna for deciding to write these stories. These will stay with me forever and be re-read religiously. | 5.0 |
| 7021 | The love story was tepid, the murder mystery was not compelling and the rest was mostly a Bible School student/cleaning woman of nearly 21 who was angst ridden about almost everything going on in her life. She's troubled about the sorry school she's going to graduate from, about her choices of career, about her dating opportunities, about her employer, about following the college rules, about her motives in the choices she's made, about listening to her overbearing and controlling parents, about reclaiming her possessions, about her car... The story was flawed for all the listed reasons, still it was not a bad read and one didn't have to wade through a lot of trash to get through the story. | 4.0 |
| 7022 | WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE.....in the U.S. ARMY! Jake Learns about the U.S. Army by Wigu Publishing is a very educational Children's Book. Age Range: 6 and up. #1 in the "When I Grow Up I Want To Be....." series.What an exciting, educational and informative series. "Jake learns about the U.S. Army" is an engaging, informative story that is sure to engage and excite your youngster. Love the illustrations as well as the story content. Well done, Wigu! I would highly recommend this series, to educators, parents, young readers as well as grand-parents. So much is revealed within 56 pages of pure enjoyment. Received for an honest review from the publisher.RATING: 5HEAT RATING: NONEREVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More | 5.0 |
| 7023 | This is a very hard review for me to write because I really adore Jamie McGuire's books. I loved the other books in the series, and have been looking forward to reading more about The Maddox Brothers. Because it is The Maddox Brothers Series, one would assume that we would get the book from Trent's POV, or alternating POVs, but we don't; the entire book is from Cami's. To say that I was disappointed because of this is an understatement. Because it is from Cami's POV, I feel that we don't really get to know who Trent is, which is what I was looking forward to.*****Spoilers Ahead*****I figured out pretty early on who TJ was, so there wasn't a lot of mystery/suspense there. I was looking forward to how it would play out once Trent discovered who TJ was, but because we aren't hearing the story from Trent, and Cami was unconscious when he found out, the whole "reveal" is basically brushed over in one sentence. To me, this was the biggest letdown of the book. So much emphasis had been placed on Cami trying to keep TJ's identity a secret from Trent, and being upset at how he would react when he found out, I just expected there to be a big climatic scene, so I was really disappointed when we didn't get that.I was also disappointed with how the book ended. It would have been so nice to have an epilogue that gave us a glimpse into Cami and Trent's relationship a few months in advance now that everything is out in the open, and TJ has backed off from contacting Cami, but we don't get that. The book just ended.All that being said, the reason I gave 3 stars instead of 2 is because of Trent. Even though we don't have his POV, I LOVED him. He is just so sweet. The scenes with him and Olive were some of my favorite parts of the book. I loved that he was so caring, protective, understanding, and had a great sense of humor. I honestly feel that if the book had been written from his POV, it would have been a solid 5 star for me. | 3.0 |
| 7024 | THIS. BOOK. WILL. KILL. YOU. Fans of the Angelfire series, be warned. This book will rock you to the core, but it is oh so good. I loved every little letter that made up every word in every sentence within the pages of this book. I do not think Courtney Allison Moulton could have wrapped this series up any better. From beginning to end I was hooked. This book turned me into an emotional wreck, but those are the books that always end up being my favorites.Ellie continues to be one of my favorite heroines. She is kickass and strong and nothing ever keeps her down for long. She has to overcome so many different obstacles and she does each and every time. No matter what is thrown at her, I never doubt her ability to persevere. Ellie is a character that is faced with incredibly tough choices, but she always thinks about the greater good and always strives to make the right choice. Some of the choices she makes are not the best for her, but she does it anyway.This book has a lot more Cadan, and I was surprisingly okay with that, which I did not think I would be. His character is very different from when we first met him and I truly enjoyed watching his character change. His character truly fascinates me and I loved the journey his character took. Cadan shows that what you are does not define you, and you can choose to better yourself.Now you are probably thinking; “Teresa, aren’t you a crazy Will fan? Why did this review not start off with all sorts of Will rambling?” Well about that… Will is left in a very precarious position at the end of Wings of the Wicked and well I simply refuse to let anyone know what happens to him one way or another. You can suffer like I did while reading. I spent a lot of time dying to know what was going to happen to Will one way or the other. I will say this, what you do see of Will is swoony.As I said before, Shadows in the Silence is a great story and it will make your heart hurt. You will truly feel for the characters and become heavily invested in their story. The book will constantly break your heart and it seems as if the poor characters simply cannot catch a break. It seems as if they go from one tragedy to the next. The book will tear you down, only to lift you back up again. I am pretty sure the pages of the book are stained with my tears. I cried so much; I don’t mean I shed a tear, I mean full on hysterical crying until I couldn’t see any more tears. I had worries because I read this book right after Finale (sometimes after I read a favorite, the next book pales in comparison), but my worry was misplaced. I loved Shadows in the Silence just as much as I thought I would. I loved taking the journey with these characters and seeing Ellie’s story come to a conclusion.My absolute favorite thing about this book is that CAM did not take the easy way out. Sacrifices are made and not everyone comes out of this story happy on the other side. She shows that a war like this is not easy and simple; sometimes there are drastic consequences. CAM shows that sometimes sacrifice is necessary for the greater good and that if the person is strong enough, that sacrifice could benefit numerous others. I know this sounds preachy, but this book really does show that, simply by not giving every character a happily ever after. I hate to compare books to Harry Potter, but I am going to with this one, at least in terms of this one aspect. Both authors recognized that when a war like this occurs, some characters will be lost along the way and that things are not always easy. The loss of these characters makes you appreciate the outcome all the more and it makes the situation believable (as much as a paranormal story is ever believable.)To sum it all up, I seriously loved this book and I cannot wait to go back and live it all over again. I am torn because I love the way the series turned out, but now I am devastated that I do not have another book to look forward to. Thankfully we have Madeline and Bastian’s story to look forward to. CAM did a fabulous job wrapping up this series and I look forward to anything she has in store for us in the future. One last thing, I am totally on Team Waffles! | 5.0 |
| 7025 | Was bought for my daughter's birthday, as a companion to Let's Pretend This Never Happen. She wasn't familiar with this book, but looks forward to reading it. | 5.0 |
| 7026 | This story is the second in a series of books, and I didn’t read the first one. The good news is you really don’t need to have read the first to enjoy this book. There are references to the earlier book, but no spoilers. This is a dark tale of gangs, love, serial killers, and loyalty. The hero struggles to protect everyone he loves. | 5.0 |
| 7027 | I feel bad giving this a negative review because I honestly think I'm the perfect "target audience" ...I just couldn't get into it, which is unusual for me. I think it was shaping up to be an interesting paranormal romance with a touch of mystery and spirituality, but something about it the writing didn't capture me. I stopped at 14% and doubt that I'll finish it, although I don't go so far as to delete it from my cloud. | 2.0 |
| 7028 | A refreshingly sexless romance of the old school where you're lucky if a burning look passes between the love interests. Wonderful descriptions of western landscapes are the only passion you'll find here. But, the story is good, even if the behavior of the characters is tepid and Grey captures the essence of western life. Many consider this to be the best of his books. I read many of them in my youth and would agree. | 3.0 |
| 7029 | Easy bedtime reading for toddlers, good introduction to adventures in fire fighting. A real classic. Love the illustrations. Makes a good gift. | 5.0 |
| 7030 | I enjoyed this book. Although I thought everyone simply accepting the shifter concept was a bit of a stretch, the book was a good read. There is a violent piece to this work that really bothered me - although I know there are people like that. (I won't spoil it). Otherwise a good read. | 5.0 |
| 7031 | Village of Pigsknuckle is home to Grael Erol. He wants nothing more than to marry Harath Melkath but alss fate has other plans for them both. Grael wants to seek his fortune before asking for Harath's hand in marriage. AscendentSun only wants to live in peace but that won't last long if the Harbinger has it's way. Will either Harath or Grael get what they want? Can AscendentSun help the village? Will the Harbinger have it's way? Your answers await you in A Bright Power Rising.To be perfectly honest. I had a difficult time relating to the characters or their plight. The most interesting character was actually a bad guy. I really tried to have sympathy for the main characters but it fell flat for me. I'm thinking maybe I misunderstood synopsis which is why the book is getting the rating of two stars. I applaud the author for his work. I would consider reading something else by this author in the future. | 2.0 |
| 7032 | I read the short story 'Sweet Demon' and it got me hooked. I wanted to read more about Kali Sweet, vengeance demon. Great urban fantasy, in which for a change the demons are the good guys (kind of anyway).The characters (even those on the side lines) are easily lovable. The chemistry between them is exciting. Since English is not my mother tongue I understood and welcomed the use of Italian curses and swear words, which for me underlined Kali's authenticity.Lots of twists and turns, and the mystery just keeps going. You think you found the answers to some questions, but no there's more to it...Really, I want the second book, even if it means overrunning my book-budget for this month. ;) | 5.0 |
| 7033 | Just recently I took a trip to the local zoo. Many of the animals were rather lazy, restful and calm. They were well fed, well-groomed, and content. For the most part, they weren’t ferocious nor wild. The only animals that were of any character and relentlessness were the monkeys. But the tigers, now the tigers…they could’ve been very ferocious and forceful, but they were not. They barely moved. It seemed like just another exhibit.Does church feel like that sometimes? Does your walk feel similar most days? Just another day. Just another worship service. Just another habit, routine, ritual. I wonder if we have given ourselves to boredom because we feel as if we can tame God and control Him. It seems as if we are our own God and the God of the bible, is our pet. How contrary to the Word of God are our lives when we live as if God is on our leash.Many Christian books today are written for the purpose of encouragement, comfort, and rest in God…which is needed and is true. But have we taken too many doses of that aspect of God and become spiritually lethargic? Perhaps so.This book will not make you feel good and it will not comfort you. But it will challenge you. It will sober you to the truth of the power, capability and awesomeness of God. In doing so, you may awakened from slumber and return to the fact that God doesn’t need you, your approval or your permission.If this sounds like a challenge…then accept it and read this new book. And like a tiger who is attentive to his territory in which causes the hair on his neck and back to rise…perhaps yours will rise as well as you read these pages.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. | 4.0 |
| 7034 | WOW What a series, Could Not Put It Down From the First Book To This One! I finished From Darkness Won minutes ago and the transition back to the real world is still not complete; part of me is still in the land of Er'Rets with my friends. But are we mourning or celebrating? This book had so many wonderful scenes... I got emotional more than once. In fact, I don't remember the last time I was more emotionally attached to the characters of a novel. It's a bit scary, to be honest. What a satisfying conclusion. This was the best of the trilogy, and that is no small feat. The Blood of Kings Trilogy, and especially From Darkness Won, has earned a permanent and prominent spot on my book shelf. Jill Williamson is one of the best authors I've ever read. With From Darkness Won, she crafted a thrilling, pleasurable adventure sure to ensnare you from the first page to the last. It certainly snared me. It enriched my life and my imagination. First it made my day, then had me happily reading WAY into the night. You know you've got a good book when you're not mad at the author for making you stay up!The vivid characters, scenes, places, and of course, the humor, will haunt your memory long after you've put this book down. I loved From Darkness Won! If possible, it's the best of the Blood of Kings Series, although each book has its own flair. But one thing's sure: you'll never forget this enchanting climax of the quest to vanquish Darkness and win back the Kingship of Er'Rets.Thank you, Jill, for writing From Darkness Won. Your vivid imagination has paved the way for thousands of readers' enjoyment. Mine included! People this is a must read, You will not be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 7035 | I love finding a Christian fiction book that will keep the attention of our 9 year old twins! We got them each their own copy of this book, and they are half-way through, and say they love it! Interesting, exciting, a few strange names, and attention grabbing are just a few words they use to describe this new series! | 5.0 |
| 7036 | This book had everything you could ask for in a book!! Romance, excitement, death, violence, love, family.It was an easy read and I can not wait to read the next book!!! | 5.0 |
| 7037 | Even with a rewarding career as a college professor, Noah Daniels has always felt like something has been missing in his life: true love. When Noah is offered the chance to participate in a teacher exchange program in England, he embarks on a personal journey of self-discovery that will surprisingly change his outlook on his sexuality and love in an unexpected way.In Heart Knot Mine, author Lily Velden weaves a passionate and heart wrenching tale set in Chicago and London that follows college professor Noah Daniels journey of sexual self-discovery.The reader is easily drawn into Noah's journey: from the time he swaps respective houses and colleges with his British counterpart, college professor Robert Callinan; to his gradual sexual awakening and self-identity; to the friendship and romantic relationship that develops between them.Noah's sexual identity is awakened when he discovers Robert's collection of male pornography, and as his long distance relationship develops with Robert, the attraction and romantic feeling of love develops between them. Can Noah put his heart on the line for a chance at love and happiness, or will it slip away when his lifestyle change is wrought with emotional and dramatic family conflict?Heart Knot Mine is a deeply intense and emotional story that will pull at your heartstrings. You can't help but feel compassion for Noah as he endures emotional conflict as he gradually discovers his true sexual identity, and the realization that he is falling in love with another man. As Noah embraces his new lifestyle, the reader follows the development of his romantic relationship with Robert, it is filled with enough passion and scorching sexual interactions that vividly deepens their connection. Then there is Noah's emotional family drama and conflict that is so heart wrenching, you can't help but want to smack the crap out of his insensitive family members. Noah's personal journey takes the reader on a roller coaster ride that will have them experiencing the full gamut of emotions.Heart Knot Mine is a profoundly passionate, endearing and emotional M/M romantic story that will leave the reader wanting more.Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review. | 4.0 |
| 7038 | Love his work- this is one that is def not dry or tech but personal and interesting. Who can not like the title?? :) | 5.0 |
| 7039 | 5+++ Star ReviewChristina Lauren!! These ladies have upped the ante for how books in a series should be written. I have loved their books so far but this one sucked me in from the first paragraph. I will be singing praises for Beautiful Player (and the rest of the series) for a VERY LONG time!!Brief Synopsis:Hanna is a brilliant overachiever who lives a pretty regimented life in order to achieve her next career goal; no matter the cost of her social life. When her brother challenges her to quit being so self-isolating, he puts her in touch with his best friend, Will, in hopes that he can bring her out of her shell and perhaps show her the ropes on some sort of social balance. What nobody expected was the immediate chemistry between the two.Will is a bit of a player. But he's also stuck in a routine that clearly defines his daily life. And he has no plans to change that; until a whirlwind of bottled up surprises comes storming into his life. He agrees to helping bring his best friends little sister out of her draining rut and show her around, as friends. But Hanna is not at all the young girl he barely remembers. He may have just met his unexpected match.My Review:Where to begin?! I have been waiting what feels like months for a story to consume me from start to finish. I do have to say that this is a bit of an understatement. This book swallowed me whole and I am still enjoying the after effects several days later. Reading from a dual POV, I fell in love with the backstory of these characters, the undeniable attraction and the downright naughty banter. And of course, their intense sexual chemistry is so incredibly steamy."I'm thinking about how naive and sweet you are. I'm wondering what I've agreed to do here, when I said I would help you figure out the whole dating world. I'm worried I'm going to make you into the most vulnerable bombshell in the history of the planet."Hanna is so full of surprises, I found myself with tears streaming down my face several times from laughing so hard.Will: "Do you even know what a triathlon is?" Hanna: "Of course I do. It's the swim, run, shoot a bear thing."Hanna is so incredibly down to earth, just stuck in a rut created by her ingrained drive to stay focused and achieve her next goal. She's had a thing for Will since her childhood, but knowing about his lifestyle of dating beautiful women...often, she enlists his help in figuring out the opposite sex. Her plan is to get in, learn from the master and then escape unharmed. Her plan goes to s*** the moment she sees him for the first time in years."Did I want him to just be my brother's friend, helping me find more balance? Or did I want to get a grown-up look at the object of my filthiest fantasies?"Will is so sweet, so incredibly loveable and above all, naughty as sin."Hanna was this uninhibited, self-possessed woman in front of me who I was pretty sure was going to effectively wreck my world."Hanna and Will are going down as two of my favorite characters I've ever read about. They are both absently searching for something more in their lives, not knowing that what either of them really need is each other. I loved absolutely everything about this book. I'm a sucker for adorable nicknames and I think this one takes the cake for me: Plum. (Petal from Beautiful Stranger - also in this series - is a very super close second place). These authors nailed this book. I didn't feel like I was reading a book thrown together for the sake of extending a series that should have been done several books ago. I truly felt the depth of these characters and their blind need for each other.High-fives to these two authors who have created an amazingly captivating series with characters that are so relatable and funny. I truly loved every second and couldn't put it down!~ Review by Molly | 5.0 |
| 7040 | Life can come at you from so many different angles which is why a lot of people get stressed out too often. Anxiety, like other mental issues, can be resolved with management techniques like the ones mentioned in this book. I really liked chapters 7,8,and 9 that discussed ways of overcoming anxiety with breathing, healthy food, and exercise. I got a lot of good advice and tips from this book and I know that anyone else will too. | 5.0 |
| 7041 | David Hackworth is legendary, of course, and this book adds to all those legends about him. I liked his story because in it soldiers don't just wander around looking for the enemy, but plan to go after him. The real shame of this book and all books about war is all the lives had to be lost because of this or that political belief. I keep hoping that at sometime, somewhere those thinking of war will stop short and talk it out. | 5.0 |
| 7042 | *Warning: may contain spoilers. Read this after Summon Lyght-Book 4*Tyler, the human boy rescued with Kassie in Summon Lyght, metaphysically enters an alternate universe, the Dark Grondaia while demons are fighting for his soul. A Keeper of Darkness (she pretty much has the job of being a "cop" and keeping the demons in line) saves him with a sacrifice of herself. She (Delphinus) takes him home, but at the cost of her "job". She's now considered human, and Tyler is no longer a teenage boy.In addition to meeting Delphinus, we also meet Zool's spirit companion, Kcearn who take the form of a panther, and really isn't keen on changing to a human just yet. Yet...Zool is equally as stubborn, perhaps even more so. He's absolutely convinced he can find a tame woman, or tame one himself. Men, they're the same no matter what the species...LOLTina is my kind of woman! She won't take any crap from anyone, angel or otherwise. Zool's a physical warrior, but to Hell if he can come to terms with how to deal with human emotions (or other things humans deal with). Tina's pretty much the same way. Oh how I love that she truly is his equal. Thing is, Zool knows it, too...This is a close up/bridge book after Summon Lyght (book 4) and before the bridge book 4.2 Dark Games. After that is the full novel Summon Zool. | 5.0 |
| 7043 | i love books about witches and the supernatural. | 5.0 |
| 7044 | OK, so it’s only 95 cents. Still, you expect a home run every time from Michael Connelley. This quickie just whets your appetite for one of his exciting, richly textured, intricate, illuminating and fulfilling page turners. The only reason it works at all is that we know the characters from his earlier books.That’s not to say short can’t be good. I remember a Chinese poem that goes (paraphrasing): “I sat down at the side of a stream. I played a tune on my flute. It was good.” [End of poem!]But that is not what we have come to expect from one of the greatest mystery writers of our day. | 1.0 |
| 7045 | The novel is highly recommended. The plot is nicely complex, and the author develops characters a reader can love or detest. Leila Hunter Standiford, the television actress turned martial arts defender and rescuer, manages to change her goals from contract negotiations to concern for people she has just met. Ari Starros, diving expert with other hidden attributes, has a number of admirable traits. Gabe Alexander is kind of a guy in the middle who frustrates everyone, including the reader, as a result of his self-satisfied lifestyle coupled with occasional glimpses of an underlying conscience.The characters come into interaction aboard watercraft off Puerto Felice in the Gulf of California. Burning yachts, fisticuffs, and gunshots spice up the hot Mexican atmosphere.The antagonists are truly evil, and the reader will keep hoping, and urging, the good guys to get to the treasure ahead of the bad guys. And, of course, the hurricane. | 5.0 |
| 7046 | I mean really, Little Golden Books are just SO cute! And Dumbo is such a classic. You can't go wrong.I actually bought this as a guest book. Every year I buy a children's book that fits the theme of the birthday party and ask the guests to sign it as a keepsake for my daughter.This year was a circus theme so this book seemed fitting! | 5.0 |
| 7047 | This book resonated with me because my mother and I have always lived close to each other, but our relationship isn't close. Since my dad died, my husband and I have become my mother's caretakers. After reading Hafner's book, I realize it's okay to be angry and frustrated with my mom. She won't ever 'get it' or understand my frustration. Hafner gives a poignant look at how three generations try to create a family, and the difficulties and hurts involved. I highly recommend this book for anyone with an aging parent. | 4.0 |
| 7048 | I loved this book, I thought it was written really well, I enjoyed the love story. This is a must read for any lover of paranormal romance | 5.0 |
| 7049 | I find it hard to understand why one should regard this as "classic" sci-fi. It is just a boring recitation of some fairly meaningless "stuff." | 3.0 |
| 7050 | The older I get, the more I believe! This writer takes a totally different look at witch craft and made it interesting and enjoyable! | 4.0 |
| 7051 | Editing was improved, but it could be a tad less obvious in the survivalist teaching points. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the info, but it got in the way of the story at times. | 5.0 |
| 7052 | ]In every author's life there one time when their heart opens and they pour their inner soul into their finest work. Sad Songs is Velda Brotherton's gift to those of us who aren't there yet. This is how it's done. With a skill in defining male characters, the like of which hasn't been seen since Steinbeck, Brotherton allows us into the shattered souls of three men who at first meeting are simply motorcycle bums roaming the country, holing up in campgrounds, just living thru the pain. The scene is an Arkansas State Park. Steven and Lefty are 'Nam buddies; Shadow is a black rebel from the mean streets of Detroit. But this isn't about the men. It's about Mary Elizabeth, who arrives alone, taking time-out from a dreary, abusive marriage to a religious cult leader. After years of endurance, she has reached that point when she wonders if her life could be better. This is a story of redemption, and four lost souls who have the courage to try to remake themselves into something with meaning. There lies the story, told by a master whose skill has been honed by years of experience. Don't read the synopsis. Be surprised at the twists and turns of the plot. Although men will relate to this book, it is about everywoman who has reached the age of forty. An incredible achievement. You'll love it.[[ASIN:1603819592 Maddie's Choice] | 5.0 |
| 7053 | I'm in love with the Trust series! I can't wait till the next one! The author kept me interested the whole time. I don't think there was any slow parts at all. | 5.0 |
| 7054 | Easy, fast read. The story is from the old days so times are different and women are treated differently. But the girl/woman in this story (and the other books) is even treated worse than most. I found this series rather depressing and frustrating at times. But, the writing is good and the characters varied. Sure makes you appreciate how much better things are today for women (and life in general). | 4.0 |
| 7055 | This book is very big. It gives clear instructions to make each of the mentioned blocks, and shows quilts made with them. I find the book very interesting, and GREAT for new and older quilters alike. I am recommending it to any and every quilter out there wanting a GREAT block book/reference. | 5.0 |
| 7056 | You finally learn the heartbreaking past of Angel's. It was so much fun to watch a strong man be brought down by something so small. Angel and Taryn were an unlikely couple that make complete sense. I know that small towns know everything, but I was shocked that everyone knew he was a sniper. Angel is fighting demons from the past. Taryn is fighting trust issues. They both have to work past their history so that they can have a future. I enjoyed reading their story and how they became a part of the Fool's Gold Community, the land of happy endings. | 5.0 |
| 7057 | Good old Charley is at it again bringing trouble in Amanda's life. Maybe if Charley would learn to bring Amanda a cold coke or help work on the bikes, Amanda wouldn't be mind having him around.This is book 3 of the series and doesn't disappoint. Lots of action, Lots of Charley the ghost that just doesn't want to move on and leave Amanda alone.I sure hope Sally writes a book 4 of his series. | 5.0 |
| 7058 | I don't know if its me or how this is written but I did not like the way it comes across. I felt like I was being talked down to. The story line is good but the narration leaves so much to be desired. The writing doesn't make the character innocent, makes her snobby. | 2.0 |
| 7059 | The storyline was good, but the characters were a bit too much! I can understand the females' situation, but... The man must be a saint, to be there for her through all the head games. Just a mite too far out there for me!!! | 3.0 |
| 7060 | Title: Tall, Dark & HungryAuthor: Lynsay SandsGenre: Contemporary Paranormal RomanceRating: 5 starsSummery: Terri came to New York from England to help her cousin and best friend, Kate, with her wedding. When Kate suddenly has to go to California for work, Terri finds herself spending her time with Bastien, Kate's soon-to-be brother-in-law.I originally read this book a few years ago (I'm currently rereading the series and catching up on the ones I haven't read yet). I love the Argeneau family! This is one of my favorite series. If you like historical romances too, I'd recommend Lynsay Sands (I believe The Key is my all time favorite).Argeneau and Rogue Hunter series1) A Quick Bite2) Love Bites3) Single White Vampire4) Tall, Dark & Hungry5) A Bite to Remember6) Bite Me If I Can7) The Accidental Vampire8) Vampires Are Forever9) Vampire, Interrupted10) The Rogue Hunter11) The Immortal Hunter12) The Renegade Hunter12.5) Bitten By Cupid [anthology]13) Born to Bite14) Hungry For You15) The Reluctant Vampire15.5) The Bite Before Christmas [anthology]16) Under a Vampire Moon;17) Lady Is A Vamp18) Immortal Ever After19) One Lucky Vampire20) Vampire Most Wanted | 5.0 |
| 7061 | My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon brings together the hottest authors in the science fiction and paranormal romance genres. Two authors I've are Jim Butcher and Marjorie M. Liu. Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Caine, P.N. Elrod, Caitlin Kittredge, Katie Macalister, Lilith Saintcrow, and Ronda Thompson were all new to me authors. The running theme of honeymoon's was interesting and unique because honestly who doesn't want to celebrate a honeymoon. I love how each of the author's treated it! Jim Butcher is one of my favorite authors and visiting Dresden Files Universe was special treat. I've heard good things about Rachel Caine's Weather Warden Series with just brief glimpse into the series I'm curious to read more of the series. Katie Macalister is another author with rave reviews from my GR friends as never fail to disappoint author in same league as Kim Harrison and Jeaniene Frost. I recommended this book as way to try out new authors and old favorite authors too. | 4.0 |
| 7062 | this book is great at explaining different techniques to make your art work awesome. especially if you want to try your hand at abstract painting. | 5.0 |
| 7063 | I am really enjoying the book. I am almost finished with the book and I would definitely recommend it. Again, like EST this is a book on how our thoughts dictate our lives. I did the exercises in the book and again, I would recommend anyone who is reading this book to also do the exercises to get the full potential from the book | 5.0 |
| 7064 | Normally not into post-apocalyptic books, but it's on our book club list and the Deschutes Co Library book of the year. Writing style was little weird to me, but ploughed through. Did get into the story & am anxious for our group discussion this week. | 4.0 |
| 7065 | This Golden Book has been a family favorite for many years. I needed a new copy to read to my grandchildren as my first one is worn out. Grover is my favorite Sesame Street character and I love to read this story aloud in my best Grover voice. | 5.0 |
| 7066 | I like happy endings. This book changes everything. I would have been happier if I did not read this. Wish it would be a dream. | 3.0 |
| 7067 | Love this series. I read book 3 first nobody's hero loved it. Instantly fell in love with Master Adam and Karla. Both lost souls waiting for one another ..years of friendship turns to a passionate love of two soul mates. Then I went back to book one ,loved it .you feel for each character each coming out of war with scars that they have each other to help heal .it begins a story of amazing men in the military who protect and serve their country.How can you not love that . The writing is amazing bringing you close emotionally to each character. I read it multiple times and highly recommend the series . Nobody's angel was Marc and Angelina, which I love, they just aren't my favorite characters, but I love Kally's writing, she dragged me in and kept me on the edge of my chair as usual, I am a huge fan of this series. I want more | 5.0 |
| 7068 | Well the history was interesting and some of characters were also interesting. It just seem to lack something not sure. | 3.0 |
| 7069 | MIssing already the next book in this series. This was the first time I have read Bradley Buckmaster but the hints about the books encouraged me to buy it. I found it a very easy to read story, likeable main character, maybe believable, and I like a SCFI book that you find you can put yourself in and time just flys while you sit back and enjoy. | 4.0 |
| 7070 | I really enjoyed this story, even if I got seriously aggravated with the heroine at times! Highly recommend for a sweet romance! | 4.0 |
| 7071 | I must say that this book had me on edge throughout the whole book. That damn Trina made me want to choke the hell out of her. Her sister Desire only wanted to be happy in life but that dame Trina. Getting ready to start part 2 | 5.0 |
| 7072 | From what i could gather, this is not the first book in the series. That is both unfortunate and fortunate. Unfortunate because i may have missed some things, but it is fortunate because I read this one. One of the aspects of this tale that caught was the taunt three way between Bo, Brooklyn, and Ruth. The scenario could have easily been from a reality television show but well written. Add in the fact that Brooklyn has an ailment, and you've got heavy conflict.Ironically, there is biblical reference here but not along the same happy ending. The characters' names, Bo and Ruth, come directly from religious lore. Bo being short for Boaz, while Ruth is the actual namesake. It makes me wonder was this intentional by author. Hmmm. for me, it was a bit humorous.Don't judge me but i really got into Ruth. She reminded me of Alexis Colby from the "Dynasty" tv show. She was a classic villain. And truthfully, she pulled me into the story. Now i have to go back and read the first one. Bravo!!! | 5.0 |
| 7073 | this book was so good so many twists n turns. keep you on the edge.page Turner finished in a few hours. | 5.0 |
| 7074 | This book is very clearly written, it is very helpful...Its words are kind and the explanations are deep enough. I still haven't have a chance to practice the solutions the authors propose, but they definitely seem sound and useful.I'm glad I bought this book and read it. It has given me a lot of awareness on such an important issue. | 4.0 |
| 7075 | Excellent book, written with lots of humour and suspense. Started reading it and just couldn't put it down! The author fits well in the Swedish tradition of story-telling and the book reminded me of Forrest Gump. Great book! | 5.0 |
| 7076 | I love the story line. I like the style that the story is written in was so true to life. Susan Mallery keep up the good work. | 5.0 |
| 7077 | As always if you are a fan of the Jade Calhoun series, you have to buckle up and get ready for a thrilling adventure that take a you to hell and back! Jade and her love Kane are finally getting married but a couple of uninvited guests from the Angel council have a special request that leads them to sex witches, special group of incubus and a powerful witch who is now tainted with dark magic and an intense dislike for a close friend of Jade's. A real page turner with some incredibly HOT exchanges between Jade and Kane as they battle to walk down the aisle. | 5.0 |
| 7078 | 3.5 stars. Like the characters, liked the story with a complete ending. Would read more about them if a second was written. Well worth the price, you won't be disappointed. The biggest problem for me was the lack of contractions halted the flow of the book. Everything was 'I am going....' or 'we will have dinner.' As I was reading, I found myself changing it to I'm going and we'll have dinner. Maybe it's just me but I felt the writing should be less formal and more the way we'd talk to each other. | 3.0 |
| 7079 | A daughter does her mother justice by telling her mother's story of what happened during WW 2 in Germany and Russia. | 4.0 |
| 7080 | I thought this would be an interesting story, or so I though after reading the jacket cover. What I discovered was a story about some characters that none had any redeeming qualities and the story ended and that's it. I read the book quite quickly because on many pages there was only a paragraph or two and on some pages there was only a sentence. This was probably considered some sort of a writing style, but I found it kind of a cop out, like she was just trying to add pages to the book. For a debut novel I would hope Ms. Morris puts this book aside and tries a new approach. | 3.0 |
| 7081 | Hunter Shea continues to grow as a writer, and the H/DF genre is richer because of it. The Waiting is especially effective at inducing dread because it is rooted in a common, if not universal, fear: the illness of a loved one, and the utter helplessness we feel when a cherished life hangs in the balance. Remove the paranormal aspects of the story, and you still have a gripping tale. But Shea's personal twist on the ghost story is as fresh as it is frightening, and Shea himself, in only the past two years, has provided the genre with a desperately needed transfusion of new blood. Now the waiting begins anew for The Montauk Monster. | 4.0 |
| 7082 | My ReviewSo many of you know… I’ve been a fan of this series since I read Slave two years ago!!! Since then, I’ve reread this series many times and have shared it with many of my friends. If you have not read this series, go and grab it now! It is worth it!! Books 1-3 were all 5 stars for me!And then…… book 4 was released yesterday! I quit blogging and went straight to reading! I was up until 4:15am reading this book!The book starts where the last one left off, Anna has just left Stephan in an attempt to decrease the likelihood of him getting into trouble with the Feds since they just became aware that he bought Anna! Oh s***! That was my first thought when I read the end of book 3!This book follows the emotional legal battle that the two of them face now that the world is aware that she has been a human traffic victim. Stephan is a high profile public figure which only adds to the media’s desire to dig up dirt.How will Anna handle not being with her Dom? How will she be able to cope without the one person who has been able to help her find peace after being isolated by her fears? Can she move on without Stephan?SLIGHT SPOILERS!!OMG!!! My heart just kept breaking over and over for this couple! For Anna to spend 2 months with minimal eating and socializing after leaving Stephan! UGH!!! That is not what I wanted for them! I wanted the feds to leave them alone and realize right away that Stephan was perfect……but of course… that didn’t happen.I was not surprised by Cal’s continued hatred of Stephan but I was surprised by how supportive Jade was of the situation. Moving in and taking care of Anna……. Without any jealousy! I give Sherri two thumbs up for that. I’m tired of reading about how other women try to bring the other woman down. And then when Stephan’s first submissive shows up and then stays with Stephan….. I loved how she was supportive of their relationship and was not trying to get Stephan back.I’m glad that Anna was pushed into therapy. I, however, was not impressed with the way the therapist handled Stephan. Actually…… I wanted to reach through my iPad and slap her!!! Extremely unethical for her to do that, knowing how Anna feels about him. But she did eventually see Stephan for the loving, caring and protective man that he is. She even commented on not understanding them and how in tuned they are with each other. I felt like Stephan did more therapeutically for her than her actual therapist. I even made the comment, “I think he has a psych degree” lol.Now on to Stephan……… he’s perfect! He is my dream boyfriend! He was dominant, controlling….. but not overboard, in touch with his feelings, patient, listens, put your needs first, and HOT!!!!!! What more could you want. I even posted him as one of my top book boyfriends today. I don’t think Sherri could have written a more perfect man.I have spent a lot of time reading the third books of trilogies lately, and I have been increasing annoyed with authors. There have been several books where I felt as though the book was written just to make money. No angst. No climax. No plot. But this was not the case for this book! There was all of this and more! This is why this series sits on my ALL TIME FAVORITES LIST and has been reread several times.I was going to do favorite quotes and more……. But I want you to read this book. I want you to experience it the way I experienced it. It is full of raw emotions, passion, lust and love. I don’t want to spoil that for you! Grab the book and then come discuss it with me!Rating: 5 StarsReviewed by Melissa :) | 5.0 |
| 7083 | I love the characters in this book and will continue to read this trilogy. I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoy her adult historical fiction. It is presented well and reads easily and the story line flows and entertains in the manner of a good tale. | 5.0 |
| 7084 | The main characters who we have come to know in the previous books in the series are interesting but the plot twists on this book border on the preposterous. Of the newly introduced characters, at least four turn out to be misleading us as to their loyalties. Some of those twists happen quite suddenly and some make little sense. I admit, though, that I will read the next book in the series. | 3.0 |
| 7085 | I have given this book out so often that I Never have one for myself. It is a great way to start memorizing | 5.0 |
| 7086 | Interesting short story that reads very quickly but keeps you interested while not insulting your intelligence.Police oriented story with a decent plot. | 4.0 |
| 7087 | Not one of his best. I found the plot a bit far fetched and the main character not too astute. | 3.0 |
| 7088 | The quality of the writing is excellent as usual. Although I couldn't relate to the main character. Still I read it in two sittings and enjoyed it. Hope LS churns out more. Only bring back the guys from New Yawk, New Jousy. | 4.0 |
| 7089 | I was skeptical about this series at first but now I can't put it down. It's a series with all the norms for a urban fantasy but with a twist. I'm hooked can't wait for book 5!!! | 4.0 |
| 7090 | This is a Kindle Single so it was pretty short. The author writes about some of the sometimes strange trials she puts herself through to see if she wants to have a baby. It's funny in places and a little embarrassing in others. Just not my thing. | 3.0 |
| 7091 | I bought this book because the New York Times put it on its "top ten" list for 2013. While the story is indeed about an unconscionable tragedy, the way it is told did not affect this reader in what was anticipated to be a deeply emotional way. Most of the book is about memories of her lost husband and sons and the author's inability to find the "appropriate" way to grieve. I tried to imagine myself going through this and I could not by living this through the author's eyes. Numbness, yes, but some of her other reactions didn't follow what I thought would be a way to push through the horror - a yowling trudge through the devastation, connection with others who are grieving, a memorial service, anything but the numbness and, ultimately, drinking and contemplation of suicide. So much of the rest of the book is about happier times with her children and husband - pictures would have been nice so we readers felt more connected - which I get. But it's the immediate aftermath and the weeks that follow that is the punch of this awful event. Her guts are ripped out but at least this reader was not able to feel this with her. | 3.0 |
| 7092 | We all know that Blackwater was a major private security contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan that was regularly accused of shooting civilians, overpaying its employees, and wasting the taxpayer's money.It turns out its founder and former president (he sold the company in 2010) was forbidden by his contract from talking to the media, but now he wants to set the record straight.His ghost writer should have urged Prince to tone down the hard-right, liberal-bashing rhetoric. It doesn't help his case, and plenty of conservatives denounced Blackwater. But Prince makes some good points. The Bush administration went to war with a firm goal of not inconveniencing American voters, so there was no conscription (resulting in a critical shortage of soldiers) and no tax increases (resulting in an unlimited supply of money -- the wars were financed entirely through borrowing which, at the time, no one protested). Private contractors were essential, and there was plenty of money to pay them.When the wars began going badly, few dared criticize our boys in uniform, but contractors were an easy mark. I tend to believe Prince's claim that Blackwater operated more efficiently than the military, that his employees weren't overpaid and didn't shoot civilians more often than coalition soldiers did, and that they did a reasonable job. He's not my sort of guy, but I learned a lot about private contractors and the difficulties of dealing with the government. | 3.0 |
| 7093 | Being a health nut, i am constantly reading books on everything to avoid putting into my body that may lead to any sort of health issues. I love books like these because they focus on a certain part of your body that if not taken care of can lead to a huge amount of long-term problems. The book has a great chapter on liver cleansing with Apple Cider Vinegar that i never could have imagined. Goes into great detail of how detoxing twice a year with this house hold product! Mr. Huntington provides two methods using this house hold item and does a great job with foods and drinks to be taken after you might decide to try this detox. No one can ever dispute getting rid of fatty deposits, so i definitely will be trying this out very soon! Great book, two thumbs up, would recommend to anyone. | 4.0 |
| 7094 | Enjoyed this book about cowboys and city girls. Good development of characters and pretty realistic, especially when it came to how to obtain meat from the farm. Laughed out loud when I read that part. I would recommend for a light read. | 4.0 |
| 7095 | Great read. Full of emotion and feeling. The author describes the relationships between sisters, family, and young people adjusting to growing up and starting to become independent. | 5.0 |
| 7096 | Great book. I'm glad I read it before I go see the movie. Augustus and Hazel are true fighters who deserve their happily ever after | 5.0 |
| 7097 | Minor League Baseball, the best family entertainment around (in my opinion), looks far different from the insiders’ point-of-view. As one who has rooted for the Chattanooga Lookouts, Tidewater (now Norfolk) Tides, San Antonio Missions, and El Paso Diablos, I was eager to read about what really takes place in the minors. I had some inkling, thanks to a TV documentary on minor league umpires I’d seen. Where Nobody Knows Your Name tells the stories—some heartbreaking, some inspiring—about those who aspire to make it to the Big League. And not just the players; the managers, umpires, groundskeepers, broadcasters and players on rehab assignments (I would’ve liked to have known more about the agents). The work ethic and drive to excel—to make it and get “sent up”—is dramatically detailed by sports writer John Feinstein. He tells the stories of scores of people who hope one day to get to (in many cases back to) the Majors. There is not a dull page in this book; every chapter is riveting and informative.In the Army we say the one thing you can count on is uncertainty. Yet at least soldiers know that an average assignment is likely to be a steady three years. I couldn’t believe the uncertainty of minor league baseball, the constant instability and pressure of not knowing if one’s job would be intact, the frequent moves to other teams, getting called up, then going back, and possibly leaving the game altogether. Feinstein describes the vast differences between the lives of those in the major and minor leagues, and the (very) few who are content to stay in the Minors. His book should make you think differently the next time you attend a minor league game. This is an engrossing book by a masterful sportswriter, and a great book for the winter while waiting for Spring Training! | 5.0 |
| 7098 | This cover is wonderful! The material is beautiful,it makes you want to hurry, and get your Bible inside!I may get one for myself. | 5.0 |
| 7099 | most of Shelton's books are enjoyable reads and this is no exception. plots and characters well developed. well edited.light read | 4.0 |
| 7100 | Found the information very helpful in a nature way. Author gives insight in to ways to help get rid of this irritating occurrence that can catch you off guard sometimes. | 4.0 |
| 7101 | I enjoy the book very much and we have a lot of fun with this book and book 1. Thanks | 5.0 |
| 7102 | I really really love this book. I am glad it was not any shorter like some. You fall in love with the main characters right away. I would like to hear more about the rest of the family. Mother included. | 5.0 |
| 7103 | I loved the book it was very inspiring and wish all readers of fantasy to give it a try can't wait to read catching fire | 5.0 |
| 7104 | This is great story though it has a lot of mystery and raises a lot of questions (e.g. who is Lane looking for, who is Kate, who is Reagan, why the kidnapping, how was it done? who did it? etc). Thankfully all questions are answered as the story progresses.The story develops slowly and it gets steamy 3/4 into to the book. Overall, I enjoyed this book. Though part of a series, it can definitely be read as a stand alone. This book has no cliffy and a HEA. | 4.0 |
| 7105 | Nice, short story. Fast read, therefore development of characters was fast and didn't get a true feeling of "who" they were. Nat and Aidan seemed like they obviously had an instant attraction, but like I said, we didn't get a long story, so we couldn't delve into it too much. But overall it was a nice, short, sweet story if you are a looking for a fast read. | 3.0 |
| 7106 | The story line was good. Interesting and let me finish the full story. It didn't have a great start but did have some nice elements. The macho hero and non-subservient heroine.The heroine is dragged into 1856 England by accident. For a research scientist, she seemed pretty disinterested in the whole timemachine discovery by her 'date'. No use was made of her expertise as such - which could have added more credibility to the character.**Spoiler**The jump back to 2012 - it seemed out of place and weird. You would think if one were dragged from 1856 to 2012 the changes that have happened through history be baffling. The author I guess didn't have another 100 pages to write about his acceptance and sort of rushed through to end the story.Basically good storyline .. could've been handled better. | 3.0 |
| 7107 | Easy, quick, happy ending book. Different type of story. Needed books for a long flight. I'm usually a picky reader, but this kept my interest. The reason for 3 stars is because of some of the language and detail to describe sex was unnecessary and a little too much. | 3.0 |
| 7108 | OMG.... Even better than the last book. Started this book last night and only stopped reading because my Kindle shut off on me so had to let it charge up again. Then here I am at 5:30am finishing up the book.I really can't wait to see what happens in the next book. These books should come with warning labels "Once you start you won't be able to put it down". They are THAT good | 5.0 |
| 7109 | still reading | 5.0 |
| 7110 | This book hooked me immediately. I couldn't stop reading and had to finish it the same night I started reading it. The same for the second and third novella stories. Sebastian and Sophia are fascinating people. I'm hoping Maya Cross continues to write in this fashion. | 5.0 |
| 7111 | Thank you Jamie Mcguire.. This book was what I think a lot of us beautiful disaster fans were waiting for. It was great to read what we all missed from the first two books. Hoping there will be another... can't get enough of Travis n Abby!! | 5.0 |
| 7112 | I really enjoyed reading this book! There a lot of funny spots in the reading and I really like how it was setup in a journal entry format. It was neat and a different but enjoyable read! I look forward to reading more books by this author! | 5.0 |
| 7113 | I ordered this on the recommendation of a friend. I read about eight chapters, at different times of day, days of week, and just couldn't get into it. While I might agree with the author's message, I found the prolonged way in which he tried to deliver the message annoying and difficult to concentrate on. I generally prefer condensed content and felt like the first eight chapters probably could've been told in one chapter. There are some good anecdotes and stories, but it just feels like Sowers repeats himself too much.All that said, the author's style might work just fine for you. I'd recommend looking inside and reading what you can for free to see if the style suits you. | 2.0 |
| 7114 | The book was ok but it was more of a sort-of romance and less of a mystery. I was disappointed but I might read another one by this author to see if her other books are better. | 3.0 |
| 7115 | hard to find yarns that match those used for these patterns and the patterns don't give finished dimensions.. otherwise, if one can extrapolate and adjust, the dolls are adorable | 3.0 |
| 7116 | I wanted to like this and I wanted to read all of them because it sounded so go. But, I won't. The characters are so immature and the writing was just not good. | 1.0 |
| 7117 | Wow. Another one in the series I don't see coming. I can't wait to read the 12 one. I'm hoping for a conclusion to Avery and Sean story. | 4.0 |
| 7118 | This was well written and had me spellbound. I could not put it down until I finished it. The characters were delightful and endearing. I hope there will be many more castle Blackstone books to enjoy because I really don't want to let them go. | 4.0 |
| 7119 | What a great debut novel this was! It had everything I want to see in a mystery/police procedural tale.The protagonist, Juniper (aka June) Lyons works for the local police department in Hopewell Falls, New York. She used to be an FBI agent until her husband's death. Now she lives with her dear old Dad, who was the chief of police until he retired and now he stays at home and helps watch over June's daughter Lucy.Author Cooley does a fine job fleshing out all the characters in the book but we especially are able to get close to June.Two gory murders, two biker gangs, all kinds of suspects, a meth super lab, bad guys that don't seem so bad, good guys that don't seem so good - all tied together in a fast moving, page turning lollapalooza of a grand read. | 5.0 |
| 7120 | The author built the characters and made them come to life. The story was pretty predictable but was written in a manner as not to be boring. Would recommend the book as light reading to fill a rainy after noon cuddled in front of a warm fire | 5.0 |
| 7121 | This book has given me a greater understanding of the events of the winter of 2013-2014. Spot-on reporting, with a keen eye for details. | 5.0 |
| 7122 | I read Medium Raw first, but this book was quite helpful in explaining the restaurant industry. I wish the author had explained certain terms earlier in the book; that would have made things more understandable. Even so, I love the way Bourdain writes. If you're interested in the underbelly of the restaurant industry but aren't a foodie, this book is eminently helpful. | 4.0 |
| 7123 | This historical novel was very well researched and written. I was captivated from the beginning with the characters. As a gardener and a medical professional, I was particularly intrigued with the detailed descriptions of the plants and herbs. I was not expecting Elizabeth Gilbert to be writing on this topic after reading her previous novel, Eat,Pray Love. | 5.0 |
| 7124 | Moon Wreck - Secrets of Ceres follows the main characters as they fly to the asteroid Ceres. There they meet the companion ships of the one wrecked on the moon, and their occupants. A fleet of ships traveled from a distant solar system to protect Earth from an alien threat. A threat that will arrive in exactly 268 years. This statement gets repeated over and over. I’m not sure what bothers me, the fact that the date when the alien threat will discover Earth is so exact, or that this warning is flashed to the reader every other page. The reader quickly becomes desensitized of any reaction to the threat.Another disconcerting aspect is the character's interests. One is obsessed with weapons, so every other thought he has is about the possibility of seeing the ship's weapons. This guy only thinks about how much he misses his sister (or wife and kid, I can't keep it straight) and how much he wants to get his hands on alien weapons. That's it. He doesn't get hungry or tired, doesn't get frustrated with anything, just thinks about his sister and weapons. And how much he knows his friend wants to get back to his wife and kid. It's painful to read. | 1.0 |
| 7125 | another excellent read all great reads | 5.0 |
| 7126 | The books were good reading for my granddaughter. She loved the stories. Clean healthful reading -- no violence or killings. Good reading. Thank you. | 5.0 |
| 7127 | But for me it started loosing some of the good mystery and momentum the first one had. Let me elaborate why:*** Minor spoilers follow ***First of all most of the interesting things are revealed except for the enemy who we can deduce is also Human as a species so most of the air is out of the balloon. Characters start surviving magically and although this is not exaggerated to the point of hilariousness situations which arise from this will sometimes feel a bit contrived. Also the fact that genetic treatment is almost instant and is utterly destructive when activated was a bit too hard for me to believe. How can genetic treatment undo brain wiring almost instantly, I would have expected the effects to be most noticeable in the next generation rather than the current one but I guess a tension point that was kind of relevant to the plot would not have existed if it would have gone my way.*** Minor spoilers end ***The author manages to create some interesting plot twists, the characters are already fleshed out but the twist in personality they experience to me wasn't believable or consistent, they sometimes seem bipolar.Also the author seemed to just mention some interesting situations, briefly detailing a (moral) choice that might have dire repercussions but never elaborates on the effects that might have had on the character or the world.Overall this second installment of the series does not seem so well fleshed out as the first one, it falls short of greatness but it's still an enjoyable quick read. I will finish the series despite the reviews which make it clear that problems foreshadowed in this second book will only be made worse in the third.I still liked this story a lot and some of the concepts, some of the events seemed a bit forced but it did not impact my overall enjoyment. I still feel I can't rate this book a maximum of five stars because it falls short of other works which do science fiction a bit better.I wish the author would have spent more time on the details, did more research and fine tuned the events a bit. Also he could have left more of a cliffhanger at the end by leaving something unresolved (SPOILER: like the plague which was an interesting plot device especially after the intervention of Janus, this would have fixed my gripe with the instant effectiveness of the treatment also /END SPOILER) | 3.0 |
| 7128 | I love this book and this series. I started watching the show on hbo and decided I neededto read the books. Love it, and I love that the show follows the book so well!! | 5.0 |
| 7129 | If you have ever asked yourself if you 're as smart, as good, as talented as the other person this book is for you. A Confident Heart Devotional is a reminder that it's good to be yourself at all times every day of the year. | 5.0 |
| 7130 | I was told that I would hate the way this ended so I was prepared for disappointment. But I thought it was a wonderful realistic ending. There was resolution which is important | 3.0 |
| 7131 | Fans of Aubrey Rose have a new story to love! This one is very well written and flows smoothly from beginning to end. It includes a little bit of everything - action, adventure, loyalty, love, laughter, tears, and of course, shifters and romance! The characters are just flawed enough to be extremely likeable, and the storyline kept me turning the pages until I hit the end. Two thumbs up! | 5.0 |
| 7132 | Different ... Read it in one day... I liked the characters and the story line drew me in... Can't wait for the next installmeny | 4.0 |
| 7133 | I recently saw a documentary about this subject and didn't hear Mr. West's name mentioned or see him interviewed. Still a real page turner. We don't get such a complete picture of the First Ladies in most stores covering the White House or the Presidents. It was really interesting reading about all the decorating of the rooms and the seasonal decorations in the White House. I hadn't known Bess Truman did more than appear at a few functions. Didn't realize how energetic Mamie Eisenhower was and how well she treated those around her. Always have to feel sorry for Pat Nixon with the way they left the Presidency. I was glad none of the more unflattering behavior of President Kennedy was omitted from the book. We were aware President Roosevelt had had polio but it's only in recent years we find out how dependent he was on others for activities of daily living. | 5.0 |
| 7134 | I really enjoyed reading this book.It was so different then any other book that I have read. I really enjoy the authors writing. | 5.0 |
| 7135 | I gave it 3 stars but I was a little disappointed. I liked Crazy Love by this author so I had good thoughts going in. However, it was short and part 2 seems like it could be part of this one. Maybe the two books should have been edited into one. I haven't read part 2 and I'm not sure if I will. 2.99 it a lot to me for a 100ish pager.... | 3.0 |
| 7136 | This book has an interesting story line that is well developed, as well as real characters with conviction. The plot is well laid out and multi-dimensional. I felt the romance to be a bit lacking and the hero didn't strike a chord with me. I also could have done with slightly less preoccupation with sex from the hero, but I do understand that was part of his character. Overall not a bad book, a pleasant, well written read. I thought the author did an outstanding job of weaving faith and transformation into the story line in a very real and believable way.... something that not all authors are good at. I also liked that this book didn't give a fairy tail ending but rather one of true hope and challenge. | 4.0 |
| 7137 | It’s been two weeks since Honor and her aunt Gina found out that Honor’s brother, Finn, was killed in Afghanistan and the book opens with them at his funeral. Honor’s supposed to leave for college the following day, but a letter from Finn that arrived three days before changes her plans. It’s the first letter she’d ever received from him, he preferred e-mail, and she hasn’t been able to bring herself to open it until now. Inside are tickets for one of her favorite singer’s final performance and Honor takes it as a sign that she should go because Finn wanted her to.Letting her aunt think she’s heading off to orientation in Austin as scheduled, Honor is just about ready to leave for the concert in California instead when Finn’s former best friend, Rusty shows up with a serious hangover (she’d seen him drinking from something in a brown paper bag at the funeral the day before), insists on going with her and proceeds to pass out in the passenger seat. She’d thought of dumping him at his father’s house, but his dad is a complete dick and Rusty, who helped Finn restore the Impala, which now belongs to her, could be helpful in the event of car troubles.I’m not going to go into great detail about the things that happened during their trip to California, but, as expected, Honor and Rusty don’t immediately hit it off since Rusty and Finn stopped being friends after Finn enlisted and he started acting like he hated Honor. The story mostly revolves around these two, but there are secondary characters we meet along the way, some who were in it very briefly (Wyatt surprised me in a good way), while others were in it a bit longer, but I thought they added to the story and gave us some insight into both Honor and Rusty.Even though Honor and Rusty already knew each other, <i>In Honor</i> kind of reminded me of <i>The Statistical Probability of Falling in Love</i>, though it was more serious and sad at times, especially when Honor was remembering Finn. This happened quite a bit throughout the book and I thought, like I said, it was sad, it was also very realistic. I did like the book, but there were a few problems I had that kept it from being one that I might’ve loved.First, Honor never returned Gina’s calls. After what happened with Finn, I would think that Gina would’ve been running to the police and some kind of alert would’ve been put out for the car, and it was mean of Honor to cause Gina and, I’m sure Honor’s best friend, to worry. Second, I was having to really suspend disbelief about a scene at the beach, which had a major impact on what happened with Honor’s plans. I also felt they got out of the resulting problems way too easily. And don’t get me started on the way Honor acted there. Up until that point I liked her, but I thought she acted like an immature ass, especially when she just wandered around moping about what she was going to do without trying to help Rusty (and she should’ve fessed up from the get-go). I just felt that the end was too rushed and should’ve had another chapter or two (it’s only 235 pages, as is). Finally, while we do find out why Finn enlisted and what made Rusty go to his funeral, we never found out *****spoiler***** when or why Rusty and Finn ended up getting back in touch with each other, which I thought was a big omission. I also wondered why Gina couldn’t have helped with school and why they didn’t look into loans or scholarships*****end spoiler*****.Some of the things that led to what happened could’ve been explained, which would’ve made the book stronger. I also expected, and would’ve liked, a bit more romance (not hot sex scenes) in this book. I think I was disappointed with the lack of it because I was expecting more going into it, for some reason.Having said that, I did like <i>In Honor</i> and Kirby did a good job making me feel what Honor was going through, how close she’d been to her brother and why they’d have done anything for each other. I thought the end, part of which some might see as a little too coincidental, was really cute and I was satisfied with it. Even with the problems I had with this book, I would recommend it, it was a fast easy read, I liked Kirby’s writing style and, while it wasn’t a light, happy book, I thought the storyline was original and different than most contemporary books I’ve read. | 4.0 |
| 7138 | This is one of the best books on perennials that I have! It starts out with getting started. Then how to pick the perfect perennials. When you are shopping for perennials to learn how to pick healthy plants. One thing to be careful of is to look at the tag on the perennial you are interested in. Some places will sell perennials from a zone that you are not in. I am in zone 5 and have picked a plant that belongs in zone 6. The plant will not last. Then designing your garden. Do this on graph paper first. Then when you have the plants to set them in place until you like the layout. Keeping your plants alive is an excellent part of this book!! Then you have each perriennial shown and described. This helps you to make decisions on what goes together in a planting group. Make sure if you are planting in full sun not to pick a plant that needs full shade or the other way around. Happy gardening with Perrenials for Every Purpose!!!! | 5.0 |
| 7139 | This book is like having the best of the blog in your pocket; Leo organized the book well (shocking :P) and it's a great book to read and re-read as you get your life in order. Love his message and his delivery. | 5.0 |
| 7140 | The whole series of books a must read hell yeah I fell in love with all the brothers and the girls not to mention their friends can't wait for more | 5.0 |
| 7141 | Was a good story, held my interest. Irish phrasing was a bit hard to follow at first but caught on quickly. | 4.0 |
| 7142 | Did a truffle chocolate grande cake and it was a success.even I have over cooked it but the texture still tastes great... Got another one for my boss at Christmas gift at local bookstore... | 5.0 |
| 7143 | It's refreshing to reed a book containing character for whom you care about so quickly. There are a few quirky angles that weren't necessary. For example, the story or characters didn't need a "Clarence-like" character to bring magic or mysticism to the story. Clarence' s roll could have been filled just as effectively by a kind-hearted neighbor. But that didn't overwhelm the solid story line, didn't take away from the characters. I'd recommend this book.Mary Jean Malawski | 4.0 |
| 7144 | wow nothing like finding a guy and not realizing he is not what you think.and then to know he is even better then anything you could of come up with. | 5.0 |
| 7145 | This book is awesometastic and I can’t wait for the whole trilogy to be available!King’s has a great mash up of exciting elements: artifacts of unknown origin and purpose; traveling to far off places; meeting new and stimulating people; tall, dark, mysterious stranger who just keeps getting stranger and ever more mysterious; and of course my favorite is the spunky heroine, who like a cat, cannot sit still and when there are secrets to be investigated.So, make sure the family is tucked in and find a nice comfy chair because once you start this book you won’t want to put it down until you get to the last page. If you have enough time and caffeine, you might want to have book 2 nearby, ya know… just in case. | 5.0 |
| 7146 | I have to admit that this book was not what I expected at first. I almost stopped reading it after the first chapter. I am glad I didn't. It turned out to be a good read. Amazing book and you can relate to the characters. You feel as if you are in the story. | 5.0 |
| 7147 | I had some pretty high expectations for this book, as I really respect BJ Novak's brilliant writing for "The Office," and this book really hit the spot! Well written with a great mix of traditional types of stories, funny and quirky ones, and others that are just downright silly. | 4.0 |
| 7148 | Following the world’s deadliest assassin has become addictive, just waiting to see who and what has the misfortune of becoming a blip on Sly Paladin’s radar. This assignment targets Koba, the appropriately evil terrorist in the dangerous beauty that is Dubai. The White Wolf: The Hunts III is another fast break into the world created by Vardan Partamyan. The unstoppable, unflappable Sly is once again, driving this adventure with his dark, yet powerful force.How can something be so satisfying, in spite of its brevity? I truly believe it is the powerful sense of visualization the reader can achieve through the vivid and atmospheric eloquence of Vardan Partamyan. Like a rich and decadent taste of the ultimate chocolate, broken into jagged bits, Mr. Partamyan’s work may be best enjoyed in small bites! His style and series are both addicting and cult-worthy. | 5.0 |
| 7149 | I received a complimentary copy from the author in exchange for an honest review...so I can honestly say...I only finished this book because it was a gifted copy.Wow - I'm so put off and disturbed by the actions of the characters in this book I'm not sure I can continue reading the series. If you enjoyed Cheyenne and Dylan's HEA in When Snow Falls, you might not want to read this book. Cheyenne's on the train to Crazy Town and took Aaron and Presley with her. The whole Cheyenne/Dylan storyline is WRONG. Period. I can't believe the book ends the way it did with them. I thought this book would resolve the huge secret of Wyatt's paternity Cheyenne kept at the end of her book, but instead we're left with an even bigger secret - one that can't possibly bring her any kind of HEA. The Cheyenne/Dylan storyline bothered me so much that it really overshadows everything else in the book.So many characters in the book keeping secrets and lies, supposedly justified, but not really. In addition, the "love" story of Aaron and Presley didn't work for me. I didn't feel like they had chemistry. Even the "big" ending made Aaron look bad. I'm all for second chance romances, but in a lot of ways their original romance (such as it was) was more toxic than anything. I wish more focus had been on them working through their issues and trying to have a real relationship versus the "let's have fun til you leave" fling they chose. I also can't understand why we had the "triangle" with Riley either. It was the same storyline from the previous book - just insert Riley instead of Eve.For being a contemporary romance, this book is a little dark and depressing for me. I guess technically there is a "HEA", but given the major cliffhangers, the book didn't feel complete and makes the HEA hard to accept because you know there is more to come. I tried to like Aaron and Presley's story, but this book just wasn't my cup of tea. | 2.0 |
| 7150 | This was not the first book I read by this author, but it is by far the best. I could hardly put it down! | 5.0 |
| 7151 | Wonderful book - Really causes you to stop and think about things differentlyand along the way perhaps teach you something new that you never realized beforethere are ten birds that she talks about and gives reference to from the bibleinspiring book that both myself and my dd has enjoyed learning from as we read it together | 4.0 |
| 7152 | I have read a lot of Tin Leonard books and I really like them. I did not read them in order with all the family, but still each is its own story and they all are great. | 4.0 |
| 7153 | I could not put this book down! The armour of God is very important in our spiritual walk. Powerful information! | 5.0 |
| 7154 | in the concentration camps. I've read quite a few books written by survivors and I can honestly say this is one of the best I've come across. As she recounts each day and it begins with "4 am. Raus! Raus!" and a beating if you aren't fast enough. Just the repitition as each day starts... it hammers into you the reality of living a length of time she spent trying to survive. I highly recommend this book for those wanting a glimpse of what happened in the camps. | 5.0 |
| 7155 | You've seen and read books on Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday before, but this look is still a little different. This is a pleasant read. | 4.0 |
| 7156 | Oh wow... Holly has done it again... She starts with such a dramatic and romantic opening, takes us on a journey through the suspense and thrill of Sean and Avery's life... Then throws it all on its head with a dramatic twist that just makes us beg for more and cry "Why? Why leave us so wanting?"... So can't wait for the next book.... Am about to reread all The Arrangement Series again... Please gives us more.... | 5.0 |
| 7157 | The romance between the two is hot, and I like that Rebecca, despite being initially portrayed as a bit of a pushover, stood up for herself. The only thing I would change is to give the h more self esteem - not sure why some of these novels think that women who lack confidence are more attractive or easier to relate to. | 4.0 |
| 7158 | The fantasy of Faerie re-imagined in a darker world that for me was a cross somewhere between Butcher's Dresden and Lumley's Necroscope (sans the vampires), that will grip you, make you think, then make you think some more, and eventually go , "This is good, really good."A book needs five things to make it excellent for me. Battles, magic, great characters, awesome worldbuilding, and a twisty plot. Sprinkle in a little humor and I'm all in. For a novella, Dead Weight had it all, and had me wishing that is was longer, delving more into this rich, apocalyptic world that Gallowglass has created.Now, if you will excuse me, I must go visit some of the graffiti artist locales here in NYC in hopes of being transported to this world. | 5.0 |
| 7159 | They make you want to find some good ole thoughtful Cowboys to fall in love with. It helps that they all seem to be in great shape | 5.0 |
| 7160 | Anything to do with wizards and witches has always not been my genre but going through some reviews of Foxwise I was eager to read it and see if my perceptions were justified. The book proved me wrong and unlike me though for as long as I can remember reading this book was so enjoyable and captivating. The author has done a great job in scene and character development and though it is short, one can totally relate with the story. Reading the last page of this book only leaves you yearning for more. You really have to read it. | 5.0 |
| 7161 | A teen named Seth dies in a drowning, all alone with out any hope of rescue. But then he awakes in his bed, with bandages, naked, starving and still alone. He remembers dying but has no memory of how he got into his bed. Outside he finds dilapidated houses and a lack of people. It is the town of his childhood in England before his family moved to America, so how is he here? An interesting story that I rather enjoyed. | 4.0 |
| 7162 | So I don't really read what the book is about when I start to read a series (I know my fault) but I like not knowing what's going to happen. I usually just read whichever books have high ratings and figure if everyone likes it I will too. So that being said I was not prepared for the summer camp theme, that was a bit weird to me. However I enjoyed the characters and the mysterious journey that the main character is on. Plus, it's setting up the have a pretty good love triangle going on and who doesn't love those! It's language is a bit coarse at times for young adult, well for the ones I have already read, but while some choice words are used and adult themes are in the book it seems to teach healthy lessons about real life teenage issues (so far). | 4.0 |
| 7163 | Love this book, like I love all her others. good story, good adventure, good historical reference! 2 thumbs up! Love | 5.0 |
| 7164 | As we have personally met the Pardy's quick a few years ago, we really enjoyed reading more about their lives and sailing adventures...great read! We definitely recommend this book to sailing adventurers. | 5.0 |
| 7165 | I reeeealllly like Elle Casey. She's such a clever writer. Sure, Quin does get a tad annoying from time to time but her attitude's funny and you have to roll with it and just enjoy her character. The humour in this book is just as good as Rebel - I had many LOL moments throughout. I like her novels because they actually have a story line, not just page after page of lame sex. And when she does write the sex scenes they're damn good. I liked Mick's character - he's sexy and cool. Read it! | 5.0 |
| 7166 | Read what Tom Kratman has to say. Tom says it succinctly, directly and clearly as befits a. former military man. Especially all you reviewers upon goodreads. Buff said. | 5.0 |
| 7167 | Peter - The World is a collection of short poetries inspired by the tale Peter:a Darkened Fairytale.This is the first volume of the collections, probably the one that left me more amazed between the all of them.Maybe because I was not expecting this kind of work: it's not easy to "translate" a tale into short poems that can free your mind to "manipulate" and get deep into a narrated story.Mr O'Brien managed to this in a brilliant way, with a rich and intriguing wirting style which will involve you into a fantastic world of magic.Definitely a reading recommended for bed time stories! | 5.0 |
| 7168 | Penny, a stray finds a home. Zack wanted a puppies but mom said no. It had to be a grown dog. On his way home from a birthday party a dog found Zack. Mom is getting back into dating after being widowed for two years. Zack knows Lonnie and David are both good men that he likes. He knows Lonnie and David also like mom a lot. Add to that moms brother in law gets murdered... Well it is a very good read. | 4.0 |
| 7169 | This book contains enough nuggets of wisdom and valuable yet easily-overlooked ideas to benefit almost any entrepreneur or small business. A table of contents organized with subtitles by topic makes it easy to select subject areas of interest to you personally.In two hours I read all that seemed relevant, took pages of notes and am ready to seriously consider what and how to integrate those ideas into my business.Perhaps the best part of the book, following the 201 ideas sections, is a series of interviews with top business people and consultants (e.g. Muriel Siebert, Michael Bloomberg, Tom Peters, Lillian Vernon) in which they give their top tips for entrepreneurs. Definitely worth reading if you are in business now or in the future. | 5.0 |
| 7170 | This is another great book to read for breaking unhealthy soul-ties. Another excellent writer! Thank you for giving us ways to remove those bad soul-ties. | 5.0 |
| 7171 | This is an unusual love story in that it takes place on a Caribbean cruise--oh, really, a love story on a cruise? Well, what is different is that quite serendipitously two students of Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, who are mere acquaintances on campus find themselves sailing on this Thanksgiving break outing with their respective families--and nothing happens until, well, no spoilers.This is a laid-back, sometimes laconic, addition to Andrew Grey's sweetly developed Chemistry series which has some character references and appearances by characters in the first two books--each of which was more angst and action-driven than this one. But what settles the satisfaction for me is not just how it ends, but how it logically gets there--cruising along as in a fog like everyone in these situations tend to do on the high seas, and then jettisoned back into almost brutal reality when you return home.Hope Grey continues this series--he lives in the town and he brings it to life with the love lives of his characters. | 4.0 |
| 7172 | Those of us who have read the whole series will be happy. Could use a little more action maybe with grandma. | 5.0 |
| 7173 | Rating (/5): 3.9Story thesis: Shop owner falls for `ice' gym babe. Shop owner has had a very recent near (or actual) death experience which has changed her outlook on life considerably.Age of protagonists: Mid- late 30'sRomance Arc: Absolute rollercoaster. Very strong hiccup before conclusionSex Scenes: Yes but appropriate and not too graphic.Happy Ending: Um..yes. Kind of. They get together.Best Feature of story: Well written. The best friend was a great character.Worst Features of story Potentially should have a trigger warning. Was not the nice easy romance I thought it would be. In spite of the circumstances, `love' came possibly more quickly to the main characters than I'd have thought.Any supernatural elements: YesBest suited for: It's not really a lazy read: the characters struggle towards their happy ending - which is a different version of the happy I'm used to from this author. When you're in the mood for something a little more intense.Recommend to: People who prefer angst in their romances and like to suspend belief. It's not twilight angst/supernatural though. Much more believeableWould read other books by author, based on this one: I love this author. This is not a favourite because I prefer her happier stuff..however I thought about it quite a bit for days after. That's not saying it isn't a good read though..it is. I just won't read it again when I usually quite happy to revisit her library. | 4.0 |
| 7174 | As a personal trainer I am always interested in learning about diets my clients ask me about. A client asked about juicing to detox and weight loss, so I picked up this book. I found this book loaded with information from preparing to juice all to what to do after juicing and surprisingly other alternatives to juicing to detox. I have not yet been converted to the juicing idea, but I sure will send clients, friends and family Amazon to pick up this book so that they can have all their questions answered. I was impressed by this book. | 4.0 |
| 7175 | Not to many new ideas. They all work if you take the time to use them. I was just hoping for new thoughts. | 3.0 |
| 7176 | The first book Escape In You had the story of Jet and Zoe. Now we move on to the story of Jet's best friend Fred and Zoe's best friend Ellie.Fred is a very nice, reserved, man who is also a professional worrier. He is always worrying about his best friend Jet, his parents and his sister. Fred is going back to Ann Arbor to do another semester in college when he receives an opportunity to get paid doing an internship at an engineering firm in his hometown. Fred accepts the internship and stays with Jet while traveling between school and work.Ellie is the non-monogamous type who has just finished college. She is the fun seeker who takes charge in situations. She loves challenges. She is starting her first job at a salon which she is only working at to gain experience and clientele.Fred and Ellie hung out together all summer. They were kind of put together because of their best friends being in a relationship. They had a night of "fun" and decided they would be friends with benefits. Ellie makes it clear that this is not a relationship and are they no way boyfriend and girlfriend. They learn a lot about each other over time and sometimes things happen when you least expect them.I was thinking throughout this book that Fred was going to get his heart broken by this girl. I also had a feeling that Ellie would get Fred to do things he normally would never do.Ellie shocks me when she does things like go to visit her maternal grandmother in the nursing home. Fred shocks me when he accepts a challenge that is permanent.I was not shocked that Ellie would do something stupid to try to ruin their "friendship", but was shocked at the result of it.I love all of Rachel Schurig's books. This one was a little like the first one which made it enjoyable in knowing some back story of the characters. It helps introduce the characters and I love the way Schurig integrates characters between her books.*This is an ARC review. I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.* I would have purchased this book anyway and would have enjoyed it just as much.Thank you Rachel for being such a wonderful writer. | 5.0 |
| 7177 | Have longed enjoyed psychological thrillers and unique characters, all which can be found in this story. Hector supplies the human side of this ghost hunt while the history of the old hotel and it's former occupants give you the paranormal side.There are several sub-plots, an excellent twist and leaves the reader thinking at the end, trying to put all the pieces together. A short read that leaves you wanting more. Characters are well defined and pull you into the read.Every writer has their own style and I enjoyed the 'voice' of this writer. If you are looking for a quick, entertaining read, may I suggest this story. | 5.0 |
| 7178 | Teen Spirit makes for a quick, cute read. You won't find any of the "heavy" in these pages or sexy times, it is the prefect book for the young teenage crowd. The pace was pretty much the same throughout the book, I wasn't bored but I wasn't emotionally involved if that makes sense.The parts I did find very entertaining and funny were the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' references throughout the book. If you like to read about ghost and spirits then give this book a try. Based in the Beverly Hills area, so get read for the 'Mean Girls' issues like expected because of the area book takes place and school. And if you have a Ouija board at home, you might want to keep it away while you read Teen Spirit.Overall, a fast teen read that will connect with the younger crowd better than my old age self. | 2.0 |
| 7179 | Wilde Riders is a fun and charming story about a country boy turned hot shot wall street man and a girl who works with wall street guys and wants nothing to do with them. Which results in truths being avoided but also results into some very good [steamy] scene. :)Wilde Riders is told in the POV of both main characters, Cooper and Riley. The chapters switch back and forth between the two. Which is always good, it gives you so much insight into the main characters and in my opinion helps you feel more connected to both characters and not just one. Talking about characters.. I really enjoy them all! After reading Wilde Riders I have been having a sweet book tooth for the rest of the books in the series, I can't wait to sink my book teeth into them. I not only felt connected to Cooper and Riley...************["I guess I'm not like most guys.""There are very few ways in which you're like most of the guys I know"(Wilde Riders 'Cooper and Riley')]**********as I read I also could feel the emotions play out between them and Cooper's brothers.**********[When He looks back at me, his eyes are moist.It breaks my heart."What girl's ever gonna want me? My Leg is totally messed up. I look like a freak. and I walk like some old dude who's constipated."(Wilde Riders 'Copper and his brother Tucker') ]**********This series is about all the Wilde brothers but I'm very happy Cooper's story was first to be told. It was a great start to a new promising series by Savannah Young. The story line was well written and flow perfect together. And that epilogue ending was amazing!! I loved every second of it.All in all Wilde Riders was a fun sexy read. I loved every line and page in the book until the very end. Would I recommend this read? Heck to the Yes I recommend this read to all NA/Adult romance fans this read will crave your Sweet Book Tooth. :DMust Read!!!! | 5.0 |
| 7180 | I enjoyed this installment of the prequel to Enders Game. There is plenty of action to move the plot along. The epilogue is a cliffhanger of sorts. I hope that means that Mr. Card will be providing us with the events of the second Formica War and it's lead up to the events in Enders Game such as the formation of the battle school. | 4.0 |
| 7181 | not only is this a captivating story, it gives much insight of our country's history on how we treated orphans and how we've come so far. | 4.0 |
| 7182 | Diana Gabaldon is a very gifted writer and researcher. Written in My Own Heart's Blood was worth the wait, as were all of her books in The Outlander series. Again, a well written, semi-historical, gripping tale of a romance that survives everything attempting to destroy it. I highly recommend this series to all who enjoy historical romances. This book deserves a 5 star rating if only for the time and effort this story required. However, again as the saga continues, this story grabs you and reels you in! Thank you Diana. Well done!An avid and admiring fan,Deb | 5.0 |
| 7183 | This was an awesome book. So full of twists and turns. O.e of Kellermans best. Ready for another one. He can't put them out fast enough. | 5.0 |
| 7184 | This book hooked me from the first page and didn't let up the entire time! Tanner Zane is a computer programmer. His company gives all their employees a two-month paid sabbatical after they've been there for seven years, so his is just beginning. He's on his way to Phoenix to pick up his parents and they're going to take a leisurely tour of the Pacific Coast. However, when he gets to their home, he's stunned to see them blindfolded, gagged and bound to chairs and then he's grabbed from behind and faints.When he wakes up, he finds himself bound to a chair in his parents' garage. He's told that his cooperation depends on whether his parents will live or not and is told that he needs to do some hacking for them. He's taken to a remote location where he meets the "Dream Team," aka the "Starting Five": Charles, Michael, Magic, Patrick and (a couple of days later, the boss) Larry.In his college years, Tanner was a hacker until something happened that shook him up and made him stop. He then found religion and changed his ways. He had promised not to hack anymore, but his captors didn't care about that--they just wanted results. They hurt him and threatened him and he started to work with them. I felt that Tanner was up to something but couldn't figure it out. There are some great twists and turns which kept me quickly turning the pages to find out what would happen next.This is one of those books that will make you think about your online presence. I like to think I'm careful but I know I've had lapses in judgment and posted things that I wanted to take back later. Tanner explains some of the things people do that make them vulnerable to identity theft. This book also shows how easy it is to exploit people in their personal lives to get them to do what you want, like finding someone in financial trouble or starting a relationship with someone who is looking for their soul mate. I also love that all of it was explained in a simple way that anyone (even me) can understand.There is mention of religion and how it's changed Tanner's life, but there's no preaching, so anyone interested in a fast-paced, thrilling book will enjoy this one! There's also a touch of romance. While thinking that I want to read more, I realized that Denver Acey wrote The Utah Code Breaker, which is a book I've had on my Kindle for a while now and also features Tanner Zane, and now I am looking forward to reading that book as well. And I hope Mr. Acey is planning even more books in the future!I received a copy of this book to review. My opinion is 100% my own. | 5.0 |
| 7185 | Nora Roberts casts a spell when she writes, you don't want to stop reading until you finish the book. A great read. Believable characters, an engaging storyline with a touch of romance thrown in. I would give this book four stars. | 4.0 |
| 7186 | Omg I love it , I wasn't going to read this book but with in the first three pages I was hooked . I loved every second of it . | 5.0 |
| 7187 | This book just keeps getting better and better. More drama, Tre just doesn't know how to let go and he knows what he is doing to kerp pushing G button. Kinda sad about G and he's moms relationship. Finally really happy for Renee. Can't wait to break in book 3. | 5.0 |
| 7188 | My child takes this when she goes out for a short tripreads it in the car or during spare time.I find it as a very effective tool for both teaching and learning.Wish we had a book like this eons ago (: | 5.0 |
| 7189 | I got a review copy of this from Cleis. My 6 year old son looked at the cover and said, what's that about? Jackson Galaxy? No? Catwoman?Well, not quite - but this is a solid collection of fiction - it fits well into the women's erotica collection genre, reminding me of the Herotica series and of course earlier editions, as it has a broad range of scenarios and preferences, all creatively imagined.Of course, not all stories appealed to me, but I suppose this is the way a collection should be - something for everyone means that not all stories will appeal to everyone, us being all different ones, as we are. So I think the best way to review a collection is to point out what you like, as one woman's meat, etc.The first story, Out in the Open by Oleander Plume, has a pleasing twist. Tamsin Flowers' story 'I Hate Sex; is worth it for the title alone, but it's a story of reawakening that rings very true. Ingrid Luna's 'The Cake' jolted me out of any complacency I might have been feeling regarding the familiarity of the stories - it's the first time I've been shocked by a story in quite a while, and for that in itself, it demands a round of applause. I liked 'Monsoon Season', by Valerie Alexander a lot - a heartfelt and sexy story of femdom and understated feelings that ends in quiet communication and honesty. 'Marylou' by Lucy Debussy is a breath of liberation - there's a joyfulness to it in terms of its expression of both feminine and masculine desire that seems enormously positive - it didn't go how I thought it might, it was far better. Nikki Adams 'Chrysalis' is touching, an appealing story of gender preferences that adds a mature tilt to the book. Rose de Fer's 'Nyotaimori' is beautifully and evocatively written, an Asian story of being a serving plate for sushi - I'm pretty sure there's an official expression for that - it might even be in the story, but you can find out yourself, as it hasn't stuck with me. And, ultimately, this collection ends with a sweet and naughty little retro barbershop tale from Alison Tyler that's worth the price of the book alone. Love it! | 4.0 |
| 7190 | As usual I very much enjoyed the Richard Jury book by Martha Grimes. | 5.0 |
| 7191 | Bunker seems to have a lot of great stuff in his head, as Amish culture and tech savvy makes for a very interesting read. Love the strong characters and fast-paced action. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series. It's awesome! | 5.0 |
| 7192 | What a terrific and moving story. I loved every moment that I read it. I thought all the characters were very well defined. The author went to great pains to paint an exact picture of this amazing woman. What an interesting life she had. The story had so many twists and turns. I loved reading it. Was sad when it was over.SharonWestlake Village, CA | 5.0 |
| 7193 | Hahaha these ladies had a genius idea and it worked to their advantage. Two of the authors I stalk religiously but Christie, you will be my next victim. I did not want to put the book down but family obligations got in the way...The anthology flowed like it was one novel and had me laughing and guessing (all wrong)throughout the book. The suspense was epic and the characters are one's I want to see more of. | 4.0 |
| 7194 | I loved loved loved Entwined with You! I love the entire Crossfire series and the wait for the next book will be killing me until it is released! Sylvia Day is so captivating and really knows how to make you feel like you know Gideon and Eva! I will always be a crossfire fan! | 5.0 |
| 7195 | 5 STARSI couldn't put this book down once I started reading it. I was hooked on the book by the end of chapter one and by the time I hit chapter 4 I was engrossed. Any reservations I had about the hot guy that would make you swoon left as soon as I met AJ. I just wish that there was more of him in the book. He's a pivotal character in the book and one of my favorites but he's only one of the love interests for Nardia.Nardia is a senior nurse at the hospital, which is where a majority of this story takes place. She has the ability to heal people with just a touch, but she can't go around healing everyone or people would find out her secret. Usually she knows when she's suppose to heal someone other times she has to be told. Besides being able to heal people she's unable to die and has been around for about 392 years. She doesn't remember anything about her childhood before she woke up in St. Giles in a abandoned building.Regan is Dr. at the hospital that Nardia works at. He's attractive and the other love interest of Nardia's but there's something about him that I don't like. He seems like the perfect gentleman and a good guy. Regan becomes close to the new Dr. who starts at the hospital. He really seems to admire him and is constantly talking about Dr. Jeffries and singing his praises to Nardia. When I first me Dr. Jeffries I had an instant dislike of him and by the time I reached the end of the book I knew why.AJ is considering purchasing the coffee shop that Nardia frequents on a daily basis. He and Nardia have an instant attraction to one another. She's the reason he's there and considering buying the coffee shop. The reason behind that will be revealed later on in the book. AJ is definite swoon worthy material. He can cook, makes awesome coffee, a great lover, and when he sings he has the ability to bring back memories of Nardia's past. The past she doesn't remember.Aria Williams thank you so much for this book. You drew me into the story and I became so engrossed that I lost all track of time. I absolutely loved this book even though it ends with a cliffhanger. I can't wait for the second book to come out so I can find out what happens. I truly great story that I would recommend to all. | 5.0 |
| 7196 | too prolonged wanted it to end much sooner than it did so many overly written books these days make readers want to get to something else as soon as possible could say this about last few tales i have been reading "Gone Girl" was a prolonged best seller in the same vein and it was so prolonged as to be boring | 1.0 |
| 7197 | I would like to recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a very good book. This is a good western I am looking forward to reading more from this author. | 4.0 |
| 7198 | .I knew nothing about the "Orphan Trains". The topic enlightening. The book well written. The only reason I did not give it 5 starswas because it was s occasionally repetitous. | 4.0 |
| 7199 | This should be required reading for every person on the planet. It is a very clearly written guide to connecting to our own spirituality. There is an overwhelming feeling of truth behind the stories and instructions contained in this work. I am certain that this book will change many lives for the better! It certainly has changed mine:) | 5.0 |
| 7200 | Wow! I don't even know how to put into words how amazing this book is. It's an experience you get to FEEL in your heart and soul! The words flow off each page and make you FEEL the humor, love and heartbreak that these characters are feeling. Add in the musical connection that's shared between Ridge and Sydney and you can FEEL the music they make together! Colleen Hoover has written an amazing work of art and I highly recommend everyone FEEL the experience of Maybe Someday! | 5.0 |
| 7201 | This was a very interesting and unpredictable story. The severe abuse that "Beautiful Child" endured was sickening. It's so sad that Children's Services didn't take an active roll in protecting this child many years before the story began. Thank God for teachers like Torey who do everything they are permitted to do, and more, to protect abused children. | 4.0 |
| 7202 | ”Mafia Killer” by Brandon Verville is an excellent short story. It is gripping from start to finish, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. With it’s realistic dialogue, violence, and guns, it can’t be beat. It starts out good and finishes fantastic. I love the unexpected ending. Mafia stories are always the best. I hope Mr. Verville puts out a sequel or full length novel with these characters, as I would be interested to find out how it turns out between ”Fabio” and Katherine. Definitely a great read, I recommend it for anyone who like suspense or thrillers. | 5.0 |
| 7203 | I needed this. I think this could go really well with my yoga. Recently though, I’ve been too lazy and unmotivated to do yoga and I don’t want to do it half-hearted. There are so many things going inside my head lately and I need to filter them in order to focus. I have read quite a few meditation books but none of them were detailed unlike this one. Its simplified approach makes a reader feel that it is doable and that is encouraging. Chucked this to my positive feel –shelf. | 4.0 |
| 7204 | I was not sure about the book but thought it had to be good since I really enjoy both authors. It packed a lot of action, imaginative other worldly events, yet combined with human action to survive and love. In other words, a great story and highly recommended. Going to Book 2 now... | 5.0 |
| 7205 | I'm absolutely sick and tired of the man cheats, woman sucks it up, no grovel romances. Caden cheated. More than once. He had ZERO grovel time. None. Zip, zilch, nada. Oh, but we are told he is sorry. And remorseful. Ever is like 'dude, you cheated.. How many times?' And flounces off for a WEEK, to come back and say I forgive you, for me, because I can't find a better man who won't step out on me. Give me a break! Do I want reality in my romances, not necessarily- I don't need discourse on hygiene, taxes, and mortgage payments, but I expect to read about realistic response when you find out your TWIN and your HUSBAND consistently bumped uglies whilst you were in a coma. Reality- if Caden and Ever had a chance, it would have been after she dumped him, got some therapy, and found herself some equal footing. Not a week and oh, I forgive you. Eden didn't deserve squat and she is the one who walks away a winner. Uh, yeah, no. I was wondering how Wilder would make this work and she didn't. At all. Forgiveness in the eye of the beholder, love knowing no bounds, whatever, is fine and dandy. This was a travesty. | 1.0 |
| 7206 | This is a very simple to understand history of the church. It starts with the Disciples and goes thru modern day. I also has this in paperback form. It is very informative but does not read like a textbook. I love history and this is a great addition to my collection of history. I am always amazed when I find members of my family mentioned in books. It make me very proud of their sacrifices. | 5.0 |
| 7207 | \\ Review originally posted on The Book Addict's Guide //Completed: August 7, 2013Publishing Info: May 4th 2010 by Brilliance AudioSource: Digital audio borrowed from my local library (12 CDs/14 hrs, 42 mins)Audio Narrators: Kevin R. Free, Katherine KellgrenGenre: Fantasy, mythology, paranormalPOV: First Person (Alternating between Sadie & Carter)I was actually a little nervous going into THE RED PYRAMID as my first book for Classics Retold, not because of the size or the content, but because it’s really more of a middle grade book than young adult and I haven’t read anything that could be classified as middle grade since Harry Potter. THE RED PYRAMID kind of dances along the line of middle grade and young adult with our main characters Carter and Sadie Kane at 14 and 12-years-old (respectively). The only major difference I would say for the age range is that there’s only a touch of romance and it’s definitely not a main focus of the book, although Carter’s crush does end up playing a significant role.Okay! Now that we have that all cleared up… Let’s talk about the content. So for Classics Retold, I’m hosting the Mythology portion and I chose Egyptian mythology specifically to read for the challenge/project. THE RED PYRAMID seemed like the natural choice as my first read because it was the only title I could come up with off the top of my head full of Egyptian mythology and not just a retelling of Cleopatra or Nefertiti (although I would love to read those as well)! Rick Riordan is no slouch when it comes to backing up his imagined situations with real Egyptian myths, gods, and legends. Besides the ones I already knew, I actually learned about quite a few more gods as well as how they came into being, according to their legends. I also trusted Riordan quite a bit in accepting their histories as true since it seemed that most of the backstories were the actual Egyptian legends and then the story that was happening in present time was the actual book’s plot involving those “characters”.THE RED PYRAMID is actually quite a hefty book (the hardcover is listed at 516 pages and the audio was almost 15 hours… I usually listen to books that about 7, to give you an idea of my usual attention span) but it really didn’t feel terribly long! I did feel the length, but I was actually enjoying all of the content. I really, really enjoyed all of the connections to Egypt: the myths, the actual locations, the language… It all really fascinates me! I’ve always been incredibly interested in Egypt (maybe that’s why I watch The Mummy every time I pass it on TV…) and I think it would be amazing to see history as ancient as that still standing!Rick Riordan, aside from great content, also created some really lovable characters. The banter between Carter and Sadie is hilarious. Carter is a bit more reserved, but Sadie (even at 12) is a bit rebellious and out-spoken so her comments to Carter as a typical, bratty younger sister really cracked me up! I really enjoyed watching their brother-sister relationship grow and change as they face some serious obstacles together.I think the ending could have wrapped up juuuust a bit quicker but I really enjoyed the book overall! Will I be continuing the series? I’m not quite sure. While I really enjoyed THE RED PYRAMID, I’m already finding out that I get burned out on mythology really quickly if I read them back-to-back. Maybe I’ll try to revisit it in a few months! | 4.0 |
| 7208 | Most of the book, when it does deal with Hudson, is filled with "he may have," "he could have," etc. we really don't know. The book is what "might have happened." | 2.0 |
| 7209 | A Beautiful Mess (Kindle Edition)This book was totally amazing. Pulls you in from start to finish. T. K. Leigh has a true hit with this story. Cannot wait for the release of her next two in the series. I do not want to give away any story line, but Mr. Burnham is absolutely one of the greatest alpha male characters, ever.A Tragic Wreck (Beautiful Mess Book 2) (Kindle Edition)I have been waiting, not so patiently for A Tragic Wreck to release...so glad it is finally here. I purchased the book yesterday and finished it early this morning. I could not stop reading. I was sucked in from the very beginning. At times I was crying, at times I was giggling, and at other times I wanted to reach in the book and strangle both Olivia and Mr. Burnham. I sort stopped reading because I couldn't face the storyline as it was going. Then I remembered the name of the book, A Tragic Wreck. T K definitely named this book correctly, the love story truly hits the tragic level, I pushed thru and was rewarded. If you have not read A Beautiful Mess, I recommend you do and fall in love with Olivia and Alexander so you can follow them on their royally messed up and tragic journey thru love and discovery. I can't wait for the final book. Awesome job T K another book I will love forever :)Gorgeous Chaos (Beautiful Mess Book 3) (Kindle Edition)This book is another hit for T. K. Leigh. Olivia and Alex continue their roller coaster romance the final installment of this crazy good love story. Very well written, I was very satisfied with the progression thru this book and pleasantly surprised by the ending. This series is a definite must read. | 5.0 |
| 7210 | As a married woman, I am always on the lookout for new tips or information that can help keep our relationship spicy and intimate. This book is an excellent companion for any couple, especially those who feel as though there's nothing new or different to try with their partner. My husband and I both read this book and gleaned some sensual tips that truly allowed us to experience deeper levels of intimacy and pleasure. I have already loaned it to a few friends and they all sang praises of the effect it has had on their love lives. Five stars!!! | 5.0 |
| 7211 | I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.I was really confused by this book. It was definitely sexy. It had a whole lotta sex in it. If you’re looking for that type of book, it’s perfect for you. I was expecting a little more in the storyline. Like I said, it really confused me. The prologue pulled me in. It really intrigued me. The epilogue also kept me wanting to read more. All the stuff in between, I just didn’t get. I had so many questions that were never answered. I felt like I was just starting to understand what was going on when it ended. I kept wondering what the big secret was. Everyone seemed like they were keeping something from Sully. I never figured out what they were keeping from her.I’m still not sure where I stand on this book. I’m not sure if I’ll read more of this series. I’m on the fence about that. I’d like to know what happens next, but I’m not looking forward to the frustration I felt reading this book. Given that this is the first book in the series, I will probably give the next book a chance and make my final decision on the series then.3-BombsReviewed by Tracy | 3.0 |
| 7212 | She writes a good story but is it medically sound advice? I don't know. There is a such thing as water toxicity and it can be deadly. So no I dont think anyone should go out and just start guzzling water. She is not a medical expert but an art student. While I am glad she lost the weight and is healthy I would suggest speaking with a doctor about a safe amount for your size. Water is good for you but to much isnt. | 3.0 |
| 7213 | This book is a very good read. The author gives some great advice for women in the workforce. I personally use her advice daily in my job. I would recommend this book to any woman who needs to find her voice in the office setting. | 5.0 |
| 7214 | I loved this book just as much as the first one. I was hooked from the first chapter and couldn't wait to see how it ended. I was not disappointed! | 5.0 |
| 7215 | I love the continuing story of Jack & Leila. I could not wait to see what happened with them. all the characters are hilarious and kept me wanting more. The love Jack & Leila has is undeniable, can't wait to see what happens in Encore | 5.0 |
| 7216 | 1st let me say I love this series! Gray and Promise is a wonderful love story. Things started out so terrible for Promise, but along came Grayson . The story is different from any mc book I have read. I enjoyed each character in the series. Cannot wait for the next book!!! | 5.0 |
| 7217 | Although I found this book repugnant at times, it is a good read and holds your interest. I certainly hope that doctors don't really feel about their patients the way that this man does. It is different. So many books today are so predictable that the stories are just boring. | 4.0 |
| 7218 | I really enjoyed this story. This is the first that I've read by this author and would read more. This was a free download when I got it. | 5.0 |
| 7219 | One word: AMAZING! I couldn't put it down. I'm scared for Book two and excited all at once. Tori was my favorite. Definitely a must read | 5.0 |
| 7220 | No real brainer but a relaxing, fun read. It does keep your attention and I would recommend it for anyone that read for relaxation. | 4.0 |
| 7221 | This was my first Pressfield book, and now I'm looking forward to many more.While sometimes heavy with description, Pressfield has an impressive, poetic kind of prose that I found, after adjusting to it, incredibly drawing. I liked the angle he took with the book, having a slave, essentially, take the role of narrator. While having Xerxes at the beginning makes it obvious what's going to happen at the end, I think it moved the story momentum forward, instead of deflating it.Where I think most of Pressfield's strengths lie in this book was not only the strong historical aspect, but his characters. I loved Leonidas. As a soliders wife, he made me proud to have some kind of similarity with the Spartan women, as in-line as it may or may not have been. This is a story packed with intensity, grief, and emotion, but not in a way that drained me as a reader.I'm looking for Pressfields next book now! | 5.0 |
| 7222 | Well, it was bound to happen. The author who thrilled us old farts with stories of space travel, filled with personalities, plots, sub-plots and even sexuality has finally had a good biography written about his personal life. Hearing how his personal life in some ways paralleled what he wrote about (naturism, open marriage) was something new for me and added context to his writing.This is a very detailed biography, of a very interesting man, one who was probably outside of his time and yet who was the defining author of his time for fantasy and science fiction. If you have never read his books, this will be an uninteresting and tedious read...if, like me, you were a fan of Heinlein from the time of literacy, through puberty and into adulthood, this will be page after page of interesting stuff and this is only volume 1.Which is the most disappointing part....that there is a second volume to come, covering his most popular works and times. Another purchase, another wait.Heavy sigh... | 5.0 |
| 7223 | This review will not contain spoilers, you need to read it yourself to see the beauty of the story.This book is not a kind, fluffy, feel good, sappy read - at least in the first 50 pages. Is a gripping, grab your seat, emotional, raw, gritty prelogue and prologue. It contains "distressing" content that may be offensive to some readers. With that said here are my words.I loved this book. I cried, ugly tears. It was an emotional roller coaster that kept me reading until I was forced to put it down. Written beautifully in the first person, the reader actually feels the experiences that Allyn feels. Being drawn into her character you feel her pain and anguish.Now to the story - Allyn is a normal young woman who lives a simple life. She works at a clothing store and enjoys life full of color and carefree. That all ends one day, in a horrific crime that leaves her all but dead. Amazingly she survives, only to live in emotional hell. She can't leave her house, accept any sort of human contact except her doctor and her parents. Cuts off all interaction to the human world outside of her door. She is in self induced prison. Her whole world is bland, boring, beige... One day she sees a doctor on TV that she thinks could help her more than her doctor for 3 years. She calls desperately trying to get an appointment with him to come to her house. He finally agrees. That's when she sees a blue-jay outside her window... it gives her hope. She is looking forward to meeting with the new doctor and adding some color back into her life.Enter - handsome Dr. Dominic Shriver. psychologist extraordinaire. He meets with Allyn on her terms. Pushes her to limits only she can overcome. While watching her breakdown the barriers around her, he falls for her. Overcoming his own bad deal with life, he accepts her faults and all. Together they bring color back into her life.There is angst and set backs for Allyn. She has hard days, but after what she went through, the reader can understand. It's such a beautiful story. Written perfectly to keep the reader engaged.The ending for me was the coup de grace - I loved that Ms. McHeyzer gave you all of the endings the HEA and the punishments that fit the crimes.I can't wait to see what she has to offer next. This is a MUST to put on your TBR list. | 5.0 |
| 7224 | I LOVED this book! Confession: I wasn't sure about the book so I borrowed it from the library first. Loved it so much I turned around and bought it. It's real, raw, and inspiring. WELL DONE Kristin! | 5.0 |
| 7225 | At first I was sceptical about the story and almost stopped reading it but I am so glad I finished the book. The story was great! | 4.0 |
| 7226 | What would you do if you caught the man you had been dating for 4 years in bed with someone that wasn't you? For Ella she ran to the beach house that she was "supposed" to go to with her boyfriend. While there and trying to work out what she just saw and what to do next she meets Porter. Hot, sexy, and troubled Porter. The chemistry between them is an inferno that you don't want to put out!Porter was only supposed to help Ella get over her boyfriend. At least that's what his mother told him to do. But then he meet her, talked to her, and swore that he saw everything he ever wanted in a woman. He was going to make sure that she never thought of her ex again.WHY!!! WHY!!! This book had me at the edge of my couch and then the end!! The end just put me on the floor!! Ella and Porter are my new favorite couple...or are they.. I was at war with my emotions for most of this book and about died when I turned the last page and there was nothing else!! I can't wait for the second book!!! | 4.0 |
| 7227 | Just 7 little changes In your life can make big changes. Trust in God to comfort you and get your through problems. | 5.0 |
| 7228 | Very interesting book. I enjoy reading different books and writers and can get them when I want to, by ordering them. | 5.0 |
| 7229 | The plot is formulaic, but the setting and characters are skillfully described. The plot moves energetically along and hits all of the important beats. The writer skillfully interweaves the various story lines. | 4.0 |
| 7230 | All in all, the story wasn't half bad. It moved SUPER fast into them being pretty much in love within the first few chapters, which really threw me. Also, Luke's mood changes gave me whip lash. He would be all sweet and gentle and the next moment he was like a gorilla, slamming his fists against his chest and roaring in her face. Luke would try to scare her, and of course Dallas just LOVED that.Another thing that threw me was the deep-seated devotion they would have for one another one moment and then one false move and they were broken up. How can you tell someone you love them and won't even try to work it out? However, I did find the ending very interesting. It took FOREVER to reveal some secrets on why Luke seemed to take Dallas in immediately upon meeting her, and why he acted the way he did. | 3.0 |
| 7231 | Got this for my son-in-law. It was so good that the whole family read it. Great story. We loved it. | 5.0 |
| 7232 | This book started right from the ending of Broken!! I really enjoyed this book! I was not able to put this book down! Sandra did a really great job. I can't wait to read the next book for this series. I loved the characters. This book made me laugh and cry. Recommend this book!! | 5.0 |
| 7233 | I liked how this story moved along. The chaperone had an ever-changing life, and you would not guess what her early life was like when she was introduced at the beginning of the book. This was not a particularly literary book but rather a page turner. | 4.0 |
| 7234 | Thom Hartmann knows his American economic history, but most of us only know what's happened since we were ten, if that. So every third generation, when we no longer remember what our grandfather's experienced, we go into one of these periods where the wealthy get very, very wealthy and the rest of us go under water. The economic royalists take over until we elect a Teddy or a Franklin, along with supportive congresspeople, and unwrap our fetters. The crash is coming soon. We'd better get out and vote.Funny thing is, right after I listened to Hartmann, I got a long email from some business adviser who says the same thing, that the dollar will lose its value within a year or so. But his advice is to BUY GOLD. I wonder where he expects to make his next million.Hartmann's book is a lot cheaper and a better bet. | 5.0 |
| 7235 | The author did a great job of writing about the characters in the book. But wasn't far into it and realized Jake was going to die at some point. | 4.0 |
| 7236 | This is a fun book and I shall use it a lot. The recipes will be delicious, I can tell by reading the ingredients. I like the individual servings as they are so easy to serve. | 5.0 |
| 7237 | I find the concept of public hangings​ and the bizarre act of bringing one's family to witness public executions​ utterly fascinating​. Knowing that Donoghue touches on this subject, I knew I would probably like this book. ​ I actually did not realize that this was a true ​story until I read the author's Q & A section. Donoghue constructs a very real and believable account of Mary Saunders, 16 short years. There was very little known about her other than a​ just​ what was printed in a few​ news clippings. Donoghue, skillfully fills in the holes making this a very good historical fiction read. The reason I gave it only four stars is that at times it is a little boring and certain sections are a bit hard to follow-- however, this could be the fault of the kindle editor. If you like stories like this, read Burial Rites by Hannah Kent. | 4.0 |
| 7238 | I couldn't put this book down. Beautiful story about loss and love. I loved December's strength and how she held up after such a loss. But my favorite is and always will be Josh. Please don't wait a minute get this book and devoured. Mrs Harris I hope you continue writing beautiful stories like this one. | 5.0 |
| 7239 | the reason I gave it 4 stars is because I didn't want the story to end. I wish the next book continued her story. this is a really good book. | 4.0 |
| 7240 | An enthralling complex novel which looks back in time over the Egyptian exploration by "treasure hunters". I found this novel to throw the most unexpected events in to the plot, but they all worked and left me wondering where I would be taken next. Naturally there was romance, death and also a look at the class system as it was in that era. It may not suit all tastes, but I thought it well written and could see that there had been research conducted into the facts surrounding Archaeological explorations. | 4.0 |
| 7241 | This book is fantastic. You will want to cry, laugh, scream and cheer in the end. I can't think of what to write that won't give away the book to much except that you will love Misty and Bryson and the first scene that they are in together is so funny that you will laugh out loud, and you get to see some old friends again in this book IT IS A MUST READ | 5.0 |
| 7242 | I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.This is the first book I've ever read by Robin DeHart and I was saddened at the end when I found out it was a novella - as opposed to a full-length novel - because I didn't want the story to end. I liked Emma and Remy, both funny, smart, well-crafted characters. I loved the spy angle and I'm a sucker for a mystery. And I rooted for the story to come to the predictable end. And though I say the end was predictable, this is not to the story's detriment for me because even though I may know (or at least suspect) where the story and the characters are headed, it's how they get there and what happens in-between that is most interesting to me.I cannot compare this to other Robin DeHart books but if anyone is looking for a quick, delightful read, No Ordinary Mistress will not disappoint. | 4.0 |
| 7243 | This was just ok. A lot of mistakes, and I felt the book was also rushed. And kind of stupid. Smooth was one cheating ass, his ass should really catch a dam disease. | 3.0 |
| 7244 | For a story this short it took a long time for the author to get to the point. I found myself skipping pages waiting for something to happen. | 2.0 |
| 7245 | Loved this one, middle ages meets 21st century! Very entertaining, wonderful characters, moves fast, and very fun romance. I loved it! | 5.0 |
| 7246 | I had hopes for this one, but it fell flat for me. At the start I thought Wilson was funny, and we had potential, but it fizzled for me. | 3.0 |
| 7247 | I really enjoyed reading this book, it has certainly opened my eyes to becoming more stress free!!Great information and very insightful. I really liked how the author explained the great advice in this book.I really recommend this book!! | 5.0 |
| 7248 | It was good, not my style of read usually. Felt like I was in a drug induced haze. Oz? Alice? | 4.0 |
| 7249 | I enjoyed this book with the exception of the ending. It happened "so fast" I felt like something was left out. | 4.0 |
| 7250 | I am ashamed to admit: this ismy first encounter with this veryfamous writer. And I love his style,love his storytelling, love what hetells us about insomnia, creativity,destinies of different people, illness,death, loneliness, and, above all: imagination.The only thing that made me hesitate whetherto give this book four or five stars was the factthat he does not really succeed to unite thedifferent stories the novel contains and put them into one frame.There is the storyof an imaginary, " parallel", strange and frightening America, torn by a second,murderous Civil War that follows the secession of certainStates. There is the story of the revolt of certain characterscreated by the author and their plot to kill the authorin order to "stop the story" and thus stop the war. There is the story of three generationsliving together in a house in Vermont,the narrator, his daughter and his granddaughter,each with his (or her) own memories, loss and sorrow,hope and resilience.The only frame that may unite these stories is the darkness that fills a room duringa long sleepless night.The darkness as a source of creativityfor insomniac people.But it is written with real talent and makes me wish to read otherbooks by Paul Auster. So five stars.Elisheva Guggenheim-Mohosh, Geneva, Switzerland | 5.0 |
| 7251 | I could not put this book down. I sat up and read until I finished it, I also went to the bible and read more in the Bible about David. It truly brought their story to life. | 5.0 |
| 7252 | Reviewed by PattiBook provided by a contest at The Romance ReviewsReview originally posted at Romancing the BookWerewolves, witches, romance, and suspense this book has many great things to recommend it. The Lycan Moon is a great story all the way around. I am hoping that some of the secondary characters come back in future titles of their own. It took me a few chapters to get into it because I have been reading a lot of erotica lately and this has a completely different focus. Once I got into it though I enjoyed the story a lot. It was a refreshing change of pace for me. The romance is interwoven into the story. The Lycan Moon has substance; it is not a case of a romance novel where the book is a bunch of mating scenes with filler.The back story for The Lycan Moon has a nice little twist. I enjoyed the mix of witchcraft and werewolf mythology. Having the additional interaction added another level to the legend. Calen is definitely a character I was pulling for throughout the book. Long tortured heroes get me all the time. Dana has a tenacity that just makes you love her. I thoroughly enjoyed the interactions between them. I also think that there is potential for this author to go forward if she chose to make this book part of a series. I will be looking for more books by S. Durham and hopefully she will take me on some other fun journeys. | 4.0 |
| 7253 | I found this book pretty disappointing after giving Tangled Tides 5 stars. It was ok, but it felt sort of like filler.There was no expansion on the mythology, besides learning of Harte's existence, but I felt like it didnt really add anything to the story. There was no added depth to Yara and her people. It was just a detour to rescue Vienna and return back to the story. I dont know if Vienna will be important in the next installment, or if saving her was just so that we could see Rownan get an HEA too.And I didnt really like Harte either. It felt like it was never going to end and I couldnt wait for them to get out of there. It took way too long. But I still enjoy the characters, and I especially enjoyed seeing a different side of Rownan. I never would have suspected what kind of relationship him and Treygan had from their behaviour in book 1.So, this wasnt a bad little adventure, but it was less than I was expecting. I am hoping for an epic conclusion in Sacred Seas. | 3.0 |
| 7254 | I love this series between Avery and Sean but I am getting so frustrated I need a resolve to this story how much longer is it going as I get the other Ferro stories and don't think I can I last. Great Story just wish was in a full novel edition instead of snippets.This episode it great and once again a cliff hanger what can i say Iam hooked | 5.0 |
| 7255 | As always surprising twist and turns. this series is worth every minute. I highly recommended. From beginning to end you will be glue to the story. I am glad Tam has finally found happiness. | 5.0 |
| 7256 | I read so many books, I can't remember details of each one since it's been a while. But, I do maintain a log of books read and gave this one "Good" so it must have been somewhat mediocre to me at the time. Not "Very Good" and not "Excellent" in my categories. | 3.0 |
| 7257 | My 4.5 year old niece loves the Pigeon books( and the Piggie and Gerald books too) and she loves this one so much that she has it memorized. You haven't seen cute until you've seen a 4 year old try to pronounce "purely coincidental",lol. But, as fun as these books are, they also encourage reading and new vocabulary. She has actually used some of the longer words in this book properly and in context. I've noticed that she is recognizing words. This makes me happy, because I love reading and I want her to love reading too.The Pigeon is his usual hilarious self too. I think I laugh just as much as my niece does at his antics. ;) | 5.0 |
| 7258 | Allie Pleiter has done it again! If you are looking for a nice, soft romance book then this isn't the book for you! This book will make you laugh! It'll make you cry! It'll make you mad! I could feel the Jeannie's pain as she watched her son suffer through the aftermath of the fire. I watched as Chad's heart healed. I cried as their relationship was suddenly shattered by something Chad didn't want to do! But I'm so very happy for how everything turned out in the end. The relationship Chad and Nicky...er...Nick developed was so sweet! He helped Nick through a very rough time in his life - something his mother just couldn't do.In this book, Jeannie and Nick are trying to adjust after the only home they ever knew, and the candy shop Jeannie owned, burned down. The author did such a wonderful jot in describing the loss that was suffered. Since she had shared this home with her husband and their son, she now has lost every physical piece of her husband's life, and the life of her son as a little boy. The whole thing was tragic!Chad had also suffered a blow several years ago. Who knew a thirteen year old kid and a vibrant single mother would change his life? | 5.0 |
| 7259 | I was skeptical at first. I found this when looking for books to soften the blow of the HBO series True Detective ended. I don't remember where but one of the books on the list is in this collection. I am fine with mysteries, ok with detective stories, but was not up for a detective story that also throws in romance. After reading a bit I was worried. This book really doesn't go into the mysterious areas where True Detective went. Glad I kept going, because at the end I was frantically searching for more books in the series. What this series lacks in the way of the backwater Louisiana strangeness I was hoping for it makes up for in flat out suspense and fear. My first instinct was I know a lot of Kent Harbinger's and avoid them like the plague. Keep reading if this happens to you. I can't believe this but by the end of the first book I started thinking that if I had to sit with him at a table while attending a wedding I could make it at least through dinner. By the end I was able to see him as a force for good, although the wake of destruction he leaves is messy. Great series, hope there is more of the exploits of the degenerate genius that is Kent Harbinger. | 5.0 |
| 7260 | When I finished the third book I was so glad there was another. Even though it is a story which is fairly told in many ways, this one is unique. | 5.0 |
| 7261 | Best science book ever! Takes you into a world you may think you know and shows you what reality really is. Your interest is kept with the simple explanations and the general great story telling of actual facts. A must read for the modern world. | 5.0 |
| 7262 | It is obvious this writer is an experienced art teacher. Very thorough and will take your ZT experience to a professional level. | 5.0 |
| 7263 | This book, just wow! What a fantastic journey Rylee and Colton have had throughout this series. ms. Bromberg does a wonderful job of keeping us on the edge of our seats, letting us feel what these characters are feeling, making us swoon, making us cry, making us cheer, and making us love every minute we get to spend with Ace and Ryles. Loved, loved, loved this book. Couldn't have asked for a better ending! | 5.0 |
| 7264 | I love this book it was amazing. I think it should be a movie. What I love about this is that it give insights on boys and how hard it is to train boys | 5.0 |
| 7265 | the recipes are simple and tasty. it is my primary source now after easily a couple of years. makes it my standard source. | 5.0 |
| 7266 | The heroin is a victim of sexual and moral abuse by her father. She has spent so much years keeping the abuse silent and lying to her surroundings that the latter could (nearly) believe nothing happened. However her past comes back to her and she risks losing her husband, her social life...The story is well written and highlights all the implications that child abuse can bring. However I cannot give more than 3 stars for two reasons : first some side stories are a little too far fetched ( the heroin's best friend has an affair with the abusive father ... in a real world would the father play with fire that way? ) Second reason : about the last half of the books details the trial issuing from the denunciation of the abuse. This trial is typically American and very boring; | 3.0 |
| 7267 | I could hardly put down this book. It was mesmerizing. I found this book a challenge to my own courage, or lack thereof. We are living in times when religious freedom issues may become punishable or one may find themselves ostracized for taking a stand. This book invites self examination, and I think evryone should read it. | 5.0 |
| 7268 | I seriously just loved every single thing about this book. I was hooked within the first few chapters. I did not expect to love it as much as I did. There is action, romance, humor, SMUT, threats. The Curse Keepers had absolutely everything I need in a good book.At first Ellie did get on my nerves a bit, but I held out faith that she would pick it up. And thankfully in the end she did. Ellie has her moments of weakness, but my goodness she’s faced some s***, it’s allowed. For the most part she’s a strong heroine who has a lot of strength.While I was falling in love with Ellie I couldn’t figure out Collin, our hero. Was he a good guy, a bad guy, just misunderstood??? I couldn’t decide. Truthfully I still can’t, I’m starting to lean toward misunderstood, but you never know. The author, could be a horrible person who intends to rip our hearts out and stomp on them by making us fall in love with a guy only to turn him. And she could too, because I’m pretty sure regardless of Collin’s good/bad guy status I love him a little. He’s just so protective of Ellie. While he makes some mistakes… some BIG mistakes you can tell that he really wants to keep her safe. The question is if she’ll let him or not. I’m getting all goose bumpy just writing about this again.The secrets and questions that take place in this book are done in such a way that you have to keep reading so you can find out the answers. Sometimes a book will take it too far and the unknowns just become annoying and actually pull me out of the reading, but that is not a problem in The Curse Keepers. We’re given just enough information to keep us wrapped up in the story without being able to figure it out earlier than we should. My notes are littered with incorrect questions and guesses to what was going to happen. But this is also a series so some of my theories will press on until the end. I swear I have one of them figured out.. really I do…. maybe… probably not. I haven’t been right on much so far. :)I went into this read thinking it was a little YA. Then I heard from the author that it wasn’t entirely chaste, but I’ve read a lot of erotica lately so I didn’t think it would be enough. Again I was wrong. This book isn’t erotica by any means, but there is some good sexual tension brewing between these two. And yes, we even get a little bedroom action in there. It’s good action too, I was a happy reader.Truly when I tell you this book had a little bit of it all I am not kidding. There is mystery, suspense, humor, action, and a little lovin’. I will say the ending is brutal, I wanted to cry. Sitting here thinking about the ending makes me all sad and weepy again. I hope this is fixed in the next book because I can’t handle it. But that’s not all it includes. As is my duty, I have to warn you this book ends in a CLIFFHANGER! I was so tore up I can’t even discuss the ending. I had to start the second book, The Curse Breakers, immediately. I’m working my way through that one now and am already freaking out that there will be another cliffhanger. This is a three book series, but the final book doesn’t come out until September. September, people! How will I ever make it that long?Anyway, go, go right now and one-click The Curse Keepers. It’s worth every penny. | 5.0 |
| 7269 | I liked this book, good characters that really add meat to the storyline . I will read all of the series! Get it, you won't be sorry! | 4.0 |
| 7270 | Dekker. Deep. At times disturbing. Always stirring. Dekker centers this book around the significance of writing, which I loved. It has a sinister creepiness from the first page, and it doesn't let up as the suspense (and fear) builds. As with most of his works, I often feel like a fool trying to grasp the secrets of the universe while reading his intriguing thoughts and pondering the subtle and not so subtle knowledge his stories impart on the reader. It's always an interesting experience when I pick up anything with his name on it. This is no different. You'll find yourself changed by the last page. Ignorance is bliss... or is it? | 4.0 |
| 7271 | C.J. Ellisson has the talent, but this book did not deliver for me.I will admit that this was not my type of read.If you love shifters and LOTS of sex, and bloody violence, you will rate this book higher.I rated it lower because I felt not enough was focused on the story, just on the mating and shifting of the characters.The ending, the last 20% of the book was exciting and left the series open to continue in interesting ways. | 3.0 |
| 7272 | This was OK. I had problems finishing it and actually read the last chapter at about 65% and decided that it wasn't worth it to finish. That's very unusual for me, but it just wasn't my cup of tea. It started out pretty good and the concept was good, but I became uncomfortable reading it at about 1/4 of the way through. | 2.0 |
| 7273 | I found this to be a quick read, was not able to stop till I was done...Looking forward to the next book | 5.0 |
| 7274 | This book just puts life into perspective ! If you are a mother, you will love this book. Even though it may make you cry.Henry is so amazing, you want to go out and find a Henry :-) | 5.0 |
| 7275 | To read this book is to begin to understand the all-pervasive nature of Hinduism in India, not only culturally and politically but also geographically. India serves literally as a spiritual map for pious pilgrims for whom daily life is constant ritual. Perhaps more than any other religious practitioners, Hindus see divinity virtually everywhere, so they can worship a bewildering array of gods and goddesses, with their multiple names and personalities every day, no matter where they happen to be situated in that vast, variegated nation.Hindus don't have to leave India to do pilgrimages because the entire country is a pilgrimage site. Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma are everywhere. Using the ancient scripts and old-fashioned detective-style footwork, Diane Eck explores the macro- and micro-geography of Indian Hinduism, piecing together its numerological system as well as examining mythical and real mountains, rivers and other geographic features that Hindus employ to navigate their spiritual lives. And she explains what lingums and yonis really represent as opposed to the popular understanding of these omnipresent symbols.This is the first Diana Eck book I've read, and I must say I find her thorough, passionate, lucid, and poetic. She embraces a vast subject and explicates it well, whetting your appetite for more, although at times I said to myself, too much information! It is not a judgmental book, but she also touches on more disturbing aspects of Hinduism, like the caste system and animal sacrifice, that (in my opinion) are no longer acceptable in our arguably more humane world.In short, this is a book to be consumed in small bites and read more than once. But it is apparently the culmination of a life-time of studying Indian spirituality, so it is dense with fact and myth. As someone who plans a prolonged trip to India soon, I appreciate Eck's efforts to elucidate what makes India India, so distinctive from any other country. | 5.0 |
| 7276 | Just like the lead female character, Wren Caswell, this book is too average for my liking. If Disney tried to water down (and I mean really dilute) Cruel Intentions, you might get The Promise of Amazing. It ranks smack in the middle of tepid "meh" for me. Perhaps, The Promise of Amazing is better suited for middle-schoolers. This teen angst love story doesn't have the drama, love, emotion or wit that I'm looking for from this genre. Nothing major happens to divide or bind the characters. Okay, so the synopsis presents potential, but the emotional punch is completely lacking. This could be categorized as 'sweet,' but at no point did I feel invested in the characters or concerned about their situation and outcome. When that happens, something is missing from the writing, the message is not being conveyed.I'm afraid the passive strategy backfires in this one. Wren comes across as whiny and weak. Her insecurity never develops into anything more than luck. She does nothing to promote the outcome besides hanging around and continuing with her usual routine. Gray does the most changing and all because of love? He really doesn't experience much pressure to change, he just decides it's the right thing to do. A bit of blackmail occurs, but really it never becomes a major threat because when the truth is revealed, acceptance follows with very little tension. The Promise of Amazing is not delivered. | 2.0 |
| 7277 | I enjoyed this short story very much. He did a great job developing the characters. A recommended read if you like Baldacci and are a Camel Club fan | 5.0 |
| 7278 | This was Jane Eyre rehashed, only not nearly as good and certainly not as original ! We have lonely windswept moors, a guardian and a misunderstood young woman with whom the guardian falls in love with but a secret (which is no secret at all) from his past concerning his first wife keeps him from even thinking about a happy future. A gullible young girl falls for the first man who gives her any type of positive attention, with a 17 year age difference between them she comes across as young, niave and stupid, while he trys to convince himself of her 'womanly' charms and maturity. The hero tries to pull off dark and brooding but fails miserably, in a similiar manner he trys to come across as noble and self-sacrificing but again fails. All in all an exeedingly booring book, with a plot stolen from a well known classic novel. | 1.0 |
| 7279 | Excellent catalog of the show but it barely touches the vast body of work by a contemporary of the better known and much loved Carl Larsson | 5.0 |
| 7280 | Following the success of his first book, The Tourist Killer, FC Etier has released his second, The President’s Club, in installments on Venture Galleries. When completed, the author will self-published it in digital book form. A good serials does not always a good book make, but in this case, it works out pretty well.Julian Thibault is a wealthy, powerful man whose life is in constant danger. He has a crack security team, but when things get a little out of hand, he calls John Hixon, former FBI agent, out of his mountain retreat to help him out. In The President’s Club, Thibault asks Hixon to protect the seven members of the club of the same name. The author does not rely on goriness, crassness, or graphic details to keep the reader guessing from the beginning to end, relying instead on tight writing, unexpected plot twists, and making it clear from the get-go that none of his characters, however beloved, are safe.In this second book of The Barry-Hixon Conspiracy, FC Etier brings us more intrigue, conspiracy theories, and intricate political web-weaving. If you haven’t read its predecessor, The Tourist Killer, don’t worry, as The President’s Club also makes for a good standalone book. It is a little harder at the beginning to try to keep up with all the characters and the plotlines, but the author makes sure to underline, in one way or another, the details from the first book important to know to understand what is going on in the second one.One element of FC Etier’s writing which I appreciate are the well thought-out details and the well placed humor. Three in particular stand out. The first is that the book is named after a group of seven older men who happen to all be named after a former President of the United States. The second was a mention of the fiftieth anniversary of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy’s assassination. The last one is in a conversation between two characters in the book, the first mentioning that he loves reading, only to be encouraged by the other to read The Tourist Killer, the author of which is a friend.I also liked that the plot in The President’s Club, a fast paced story not for the faint at heart, felt a bit like a commentary on how big egos crumble strong alliances that could otherwise make a huge positive impact on the world. As a member of a strong alliance, Thibault is trying to make such a positive change. However, both the individual and society have to change together, with the help and guidance of institutions. And while both Thibault and society want positive change, the ideals of the alliance Thibault belongs to are greatly tainted by egos, making for a powerful destructive force.As I read about the various sub-alliances collide one against the other, I couldn’t help but think of how governance seems to often be about different factions wanting to be correct — i.e. win the fight — rather than different groups with different ideas coming together to consult about progress. The infighting in The President’s Club becomes deadly, an interesting metaphor for the death of great movements and initiatives.Just like with The Tourist Killer, The President’s Club needs some ironing, as some awkward scene changes and plot transitions break the otherwise good flow of the book, which a quick reread clears it all up. And yet again, I would have liked more character development; it would have made for an even more thought-provoking read. Despite this, The President’s Club will keep you turning pages well into the night and make you look forward to future installments of The Barry-Hixon Conspiracy series. | 4.0 |
| 7281 | What a great book. I was hooked after the first book! The second one was even better and gorgeous chaos was even better. I couldn't put it down. From start to finish I loved them all. | 5.0 |
| 7282 | I could pretty much cut and paste my review from this authors "Hell is Empty". This is the 8th book in the Longmire series and all have been good. I've already ordered the next 2. | 5.0 |
| 7283 | Loved it! This was quite the page turner and didn't want to put it down. It's full of suspense and romance to keep you interested. Absolutely loved the characters and couldn't help but root for them. Look forward to reading more of Kelly's books! | 5.0 |
| 7284 | I thought I would read this because I enjoy the dolls, and I figured it would be a good way to get to know more about the characters. It was actually a lot better than I was expecting.I was expecting some poorly written tween fan-fiction-esque book. While the characters act entirely like high school girls (which I guess is a good thing, since they are in High School), which leads to shallowness and cattiness; they are well-developed. The story is pretty good, there needs to be a little more about the relationship between the RADs and the Normies, but it gives enough to be solid.Probably not something a non-Monster High fan would want to reads, but for fans (teens and adults alike, it is a little complex for children) it's worth a go. | 4.0 |
| 7285 | Selene Warren is an attractive 20-something who runs a yoga studio and hangs out with her college bffs. She’s leading a safe, uncomplicated, quiet life with her cat, and dating a safe, uncomplicated, extremely handsome guy she loves but isn’t in love with. She and the bffs have a coven where they play at magic, but mostly for entertainment. One day a handsome stranger that only she can see shows up at her studio, her grandmother is brutally attacked and her life takes a sudden turn into loud and complicated.I waffled a lot while reading this book. I almost ditched it about a third of the way in because of the paranormal elements (elves, halve elves, vampires, guardians, on and on and on); I like my paranormal a little more plausible; this was reminiscent of the Twilight series, and that didn’t really do it for me. There was something about Selene and the handsome stranger, however, that kept me reading.I found the bffs to be one-dimensional. Sure they all have separate paranormal strengths, and an unbreakable bond due to their “outsiderness;” I wanted to like them, but they came across as only a frame for Selene. I was interested by that hint of odd-woman-out and would have liked to see it explored more. I also wanted to know more about what made each of them tick. Also, the cat disappeared about halfway through, and I spent the rest of the book wondering what happened to it and why it never entered her thoughts.There are some interesting subthemes about racism, politics, and self-acceptance, and I was drawn in by the growing relationship between Selene and Cheney, the handsome not-so-stranger. I did enjoy seeing Selene grow into her talents, and find a backbone. This was an ok book for me – well written, moderately likeable characters, average plot. If you like fantasy mixed in with a little mystery, this might be the story for you. I see there are more in the series – will I read them? Maybe, maybe not. But it was well-written enough that I will probably check out some of the author’s other work. | 3.0 |
| 7286 | It was a great read but way to short. It would of been better a little longer but was a great read | 4.0 |
| 7287 | This is the first time I am reviewing this,but,the second time I have reread the entire series.All are worth the reread Elizabeth's writing style is so smooth that it's easy to race through the books.A reread let's you catch up in the nuances you missed the first time around. | 5.0 |
| 7288 | I enjoyed this book very much. It was different then most of the shifter books I have read so far. This is my first Phoenixand shifters. It was fresh for a great look into what it could be like if they excisted. | 5.0 |
| 7289 | I love the MC stories but I rarely see interracial MC romances and that irks me. Sometimes I need that fix because I love the genre and I read them all but sometimes you just need a heroine that resembles you, ya know. Anywho, I loved this short story which packed a punch to be a quick read. | 5.0 |
| 7290 | This is the second book in the Unicorn Series. This one was filled with lots of information about how it was to live in Belfast at that time. The romantic aspect had more twists and turns here too. It is a suspense filled book that I got totally lost in while reading it! | 5.0 |
| 7291 | I loved the entire series. It was great to revisit the relationships that mom orchestrated for her sons, but it was even sweeter when they had a hand in getting her the man she loved. Great story line. Easy read. I will revisit this series again in a year or two. | 5.0 |
| 7292 | 3 1/2-4 stars. This one is hard for me to give a rating to. I pre-ordered this, and have been anxiously awaiting its release for what seems like FOREVER. I think all of the excitement of its release may have made it difficult for any book to live up to the expectation I had for it. "Feral Sins", the first book to this series, is one of my all-time favorite shifter stories, and a couple of other books from this author are on my favorites shelf. I think I set the bar of expectations higher for this series than I would with most other authors' works, instead of judging the books on their individual merits. That said, if this was by most other authors, for most other series, I probably would have given it 4-5 stars. Don't get me wrong--I feel it is written very well (like I expected), was super spicy (like I expected), and visited with characters from previous books (liked I expected). What I didn't expect was how much I liked the hero Nick--knowing the premise of the story, I was expecting to dislike him in the beginning, but I enjoyed how his character worked to get into Shay's good graces. I also enjoyed how Shay was able to hold Nick off for quite a while in the beginning--not the usual "I hate you, but since we're fated mates I will forgive you as soon as you come near me--THAT was refreshing. I still love the quirky one-liners, and entertaining dialogue I have come to expect with this series. I did think though, that the suspense and action parts of the book were not as exciting as I was expecting--it kind of fell a little flat for me--that was a little disappointing. I am a HUGE fan of Suzanne Wright--I feel she is an amazingly talented writer--and even though it wasn't my favorite, I do think this was a nice continuation of this series' storyline. I will definitely read the next one! | 4.0 |
| 7293 | I totally enjoyed this series as well as the story line. I did not want it to end and found myself reading slower and slower in the third book just to stretch it out even longer. | 5.0 |
| 7294 | There's little reason for me to re-hash what other reviewers here have already said about this book, but I will agree: It's an awesome roadmap that I believe will guide anyone [willing to put in the work] to a fruitful writing career. The best thing about this piece isn't the pleasant delivery, the accuracy of information or the ease of absorption; the best part is how Platt and Truant lay out THEIR exact methodology for becoming a successful self-published author. The 'instructions' in this book are already proven - by the authors. Don't reinvent the wheel, just follow their lead. It isn't easy, but it IS simple.I loved this work. Thanks, guys. | 5.0 |
| 7295 | I really enjoyed reading this book. I am planning on ordering the book that continues this story. I really want to know what happens in their relationship. | 4.0 |
| 7296 | I really enjoyed this book of non-fiction essays. It's tricky with a collection like this to get the mix right but there were only a couple I skimmed over. Some are lightweight and others are heavier. My favorites were The Getaway Car: A Practical Memoir about Writing and Life, which is a must-read for writers and also the essay that the book takes its title from which is very moving. 4.5 stars. | 4.0 |
| 7297 | I first learned about Rudy in the TV series Generation Kill.So when I saw his book I immediately ordered it.Its an awesome book and found it life changing.Rudy has an unique story and an unique way of living his life to the fullest. | 5.0 |
| 7298 | Accidentally Evil is #3.5 in the Accidentally Yours series by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff. First, I just have to say this...OH...MY...GOSH!!!Ok, I got that out of the way. I feel better. This is a short novella concentrating on the evil brother of the Gods, Chaam. Chaam is the god of male virility. He has spent 70,000 years helping others but he himself is alone and lonely. He has given up hope that he will someday meet his own soul mate, until one day in 1934 when Chaam finds the beautiful Margaret O'Hare lost and unconscious in the jungles of Mexico. He instantly falls in love with this beautiful woman. But the most perplexing thing is that he is able to touch her. How can this be possible? Usually mortals cannot endure the touch of a God.Margaret wakes up to see the most beautiful man she has ever seen. Who or what is he? Her father has been missing for three days and she has been searching for him but has no idea what happened to her.This novella explains the events that took Chaam from being a God falling in love for the first time, to the evil Chaam that we meet in book one. And, of course, Cimil is involved. Right now I am shocked beyond belief at Cimil's actions. I want to believe that there is a reason she orchestrated the events of this book but right now I want to hate her. I guess the only thing to do is to continue on to book four. | 5.0 |
| 7299 | I have been on a journey of physical self-healing since 2009, of which took considerable time and research to collate all the necessary information to integrate such into my daily life. The learning curve duration was two years, and of course - some subjects were studied more closely than others, achieving sheer mastery in some areas, and touching the surface in others. What is so notable in "The Power of A Self-Healing" is the vast collation of information that brings the more physical aspects of self-healing into integrated synthesis. As I read on through this well researched book, I commenced some self-talk on how much time this would have saved me, had this book been published at the beginning of my journey. Although, as I said, I have entered into some subjects with more intense study, "The Power of Self-Healing" nonetheless gives one a vast overview of the entire process, allowing you to picture where you are moving forward into with mental clarity, rather than blundering through in the dark, hoping all the threads you are seizing are leading you to a desired end result. My own end result has been fabulous, giving me an entirely new outlook on life. Even on days I choose to indulge and throw out my new rule book, it is so much easier to get back on track, and I know deeply within me that I have not abandoned the path, as my knowledge of all that is good is so great, this simply would never happen, and I know the effects of over indulgence.The chapter on Self-Healing Foods was so familiar, as this is the main area I have studied for two years. It is an imperative consideration, as it is the most opportune way by which we can heal our body, through the regular consumption of healthy food, preferably organic. Each type of whole natural food has particular nutrients - offering you a vast array of areas that can be healed within your body. The chapter on Anti-Healers advises you what to leave out of your diet in order to heal your body, which is a very important point. Within the two years of transforming my diet, I have learnt that sometimes you simply need to leave out certain types of foods, such as fried food. Self-Healing Supplements is a chapter covering a vast array of supplementation that you may possibly not have heard of. I have taken many of the supplements mentioned, such as digestive enzymes, and know of their effectiveness. Active Healing, the chapter that follows discusses the power of exercise to heal the body. The balancing effect is priceless through the production of serotonin, T Cell rebalancing, and strengthening of every part of the body. There are sections for yoga, Pilates etc. The New Healing Arts chapter discusses Reiki, Aromatherapy, different types of massage and their unique benefits, and much more. Further chapters cover the belief in healing that creates the power for healing to actualise, emotional healing and the 21 day program for self-healing. | 5.0 |
| 7300 | From beginning to end I could not bear to be too long away from these pages. Loved it loved it loved it. | 5.0 |
| 7301 | This story really pulled me in. It was gritty and the character had very relatable reactions to his situations. As a soldier I truly enjoyed this book in how real the character emotions came across. I'll be recommending this to anyone who will listen. | 5.0 |
| 7302 | This is an amazing book. I had no idea about the extent of female inolvement in the horrors thst Nazis perpetrated. | 5.0 |
| 7303 | It is not worth 1 cent!You should remove it from a list of books anyone should actually pay for.If I wrote something like this in the third grade I would expect to get an "F"It was a total let down!It was written by a Spitfire hater ... justifying the Hurricane in an annoying and sulky way! | 1.0 |
| 7304 | A great story that kept me on my toes. As always, Lee Childs' characters are very much alive as they develop so vividly through the author's incredible ability to describe them eloquently and realistically. Jack Reacher has become a "famous" personality because of this and it was a real mistake to have the actor, Tom Cruise, selected to play the character in the film procduced from Lee Child's novel. For those of us who viewed the film, it was truly disappointing to see our "hero" as portrayed by Tom Cruise. | 5.0 |
| 7305 | Good story. I liked the characters. It was interesting reading some of the early adventures of Jack Reacher and finding out what he left the army. | 4.0 |
| 7306 | I am enjoying this read. Can't wait for the next one in the series. For some reason though I feel like I may have to wait a while. | 5.0 |
| 7307 | Was not even what I was expecting. But kept me turning pages until I was done. Jesse certainly always has his hands full. First Scott Shepherd book I've read, and won't be my last. Glad Jesse and Maria ended up together, was a good fit. | 5.0 |
| 7308 | I really enjoyed learning this new approach to dating. I have never looked into online dating before but now I am second guessing it. This book is great ! | 5.0 |
| 7309 | Funny, read it with my hubby... (He helped me with the big words) He likes it also (and three more words) | 3.0 |
| 7310 | I wanted to like this novel more than I actually did. I struggled with the first couple of chapters until I realized that the reason I wasn't getting into it was because it had been ages since I read the original story - I only remembered the plot faintly. Thankfully, my copy included the original in the back. I stopped reading the novel, read the original, and then went back to where I left off. Much better. I conclude that to enjoy Hyde at all, one must be familiar or have a fresh acquaintance with the source material.Levine's prose is atmospheric, lyrical and at times visceral. There is no doubt that he is skilled in recreating, even enhancing, the world Stevenson created. In Levine's hands, Hyde the character becomes more layered, even sympathetic. Telling the story from his point of view is a genius idea and what drew me to this book in the first place. Despite the creativity and the writing however, I was left with some dissatisfaction - characters and subplots are introduced and then abandoned, leaving me to wonder about their fates; there are unsavory passages that made me feel like I was wading through garbage just to get to follow the plot. | 4.0 |
| 7311 | I have not read this so can only comment on the description and other reviews. This sounds like book written by a dhimmi for dhimmi readers. An uncritical study of Islam. For the truth read the Koran and see for yourself that the 'religion of peace' is a lie. It is a religion of sanctioned murder, racism, and hatred. You dont believe me? Then read it and see for yourself. | 1.0 |
| 7312 | Good read! | 3.0 |
| 7313 | Highly recommend to those who read the Series, if you have not read the series then do it! You will love the drama. | 5.0 |
| 7314 | Nice affirmations but too many that refer to sexuality to be displayed on a desk at work. Was hoping to use it at work. | 3.0 |
| 7315 | Scottoline is in fine form with this book. Don't expect a gritty, grisham-style murder mystery. There is a murder, yes, but the joy and strength of Scottoline's thrillers are in the language and the interaction of people. This one features Mary DiNunzio, one of my favorite Scottoline ongoing characters. Also an eleven-year-old girl who is into beekeeping, among other things. | 5.0 |
| 7316 | I used this to get ready for the General exam and passed. It may be out of date now because they change the exam every few years, so make sure you buy an edition for the current exam. | 4.0 |
| 7317 | This book is very helpful if you desire to de-clutter your emotions. I would recommend this book highly to those seeking a better way of life. | 5.0 |
| 7318 | My naps are more interesting and entertaining than this story. I read a lot of lez fic, and this one will be added to my shizz list. A pile of manure spritzed with perfume is still fecal matter and that is what this was. Just because it's labeled lesbian story is no for us reason to give it a passing grade. | 1.0 |
| 7319 | The book is inspiring and optimistic about the ability to dramatically reduce work time and increase leisure time. There are a lot of good ideas presented and some good information on finding staffing for your part time businesses. My issue is with how much time you would have to devote to starting up the businesses that, once they are humming along, would allow you the leisure time that is the goal here. It appears the author had several of these "run themselves " businesses before he semi-retired. What about most of us who work full time for somebody else and want to leave it behind? Do we have to spend years of full time work trying to set up these businesses that will generate passive income? The author doesn't answer this, but I expect the answer is yes. So the advice really seems limited to those who are already well along in running their own businesses and can simply let someone else do it now. For the rest of us, it's probably a lot of work getting to that point. | 4.0 |
| 7320 | When I was a kid, I read the cartoon version of Alice in Wonderland, and I knew it was no more real than a talking mouse, with his duck friend, or the roadrunner and his arch enemy the coyote, who is killed repeatedly, but comes back for the next scene. But there was something disturbingly different about Alice and her adventures with food that had odd effects, and what she saw and did after her fall into the rabbit hole. That was one of the many books that were parodied in this story, and it also made me uncomfortable, like I was watching someone's bad trip with hallucinatic drugs.I pushed myself to read the entire book, just to see if there are hidden gems or laughs that made this entertainment. But the further I read, the stranger it got, and by the end, I just wanted to escape from this book. It was quirky, and even a bit humorous to start, but started down a darker path, and just became 'out of control'. I didn't get anything out of it at all.For me personally, I didn't really care for it overall. Just too bizarre. For anyone considering purchasing this, be sure to read the warnings in the Book Description. | 1.0 |
| 7321 | Down to earth, easy to understand, and yet very profound, biblical way to assist, not push or manipulate people. A must read for heart changers. | 5.0 |
| 7322 | I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review."Training Season" is an excellent book with compelling characters, and the story kept pulling me back into its grasp even when I'd set it down and was going about my regular day. There is emotional depth, flashes of humor, realistic struggles, and personal growth all wrapped together in a well-written book.Matty Marcus, a champion figure skater, has suffered both physical injuries and emotional pain for his sport. As a gay man who does not hide who he is, he wrestles with injustice in his sport and feelings of inadequacy. He finds honesty, support, love, and safety with Rob Lovely, a rancher he meets while house-sitting in Montana. The two men mesh well, and they teach each other that even though the outside world might not understand or respect all of their facets, they are not alone. They complement each other's strengths, needs, and flaws in ways that felt authentic and plausible.Matty and Rob resonated with me as being deeply authentic characters. Their motivations and reasoning are complex and valid. The fear that Matty feels as his time in Montana draws to a close was both palpable to the reader and understandable, and Rob's concerns about balancing his desire to protect his loved ones (especially his son Ben and Matty) with his desire for them to succeed at their careers was realistic. Both men work hard to do what they feel is best for themselves and for each other, and the occasional detour in their journeys keeps readers guessing and hoping for their happy ending. The secondary characters, especially family and close friends of Matty and Rob, were also well-developed.The story deepened my appreciation of the dedication and sacrifices that athletes and their loved ones give to their sport. Reading it as the Winter Olympics were wrapping up was exceptional timing! I will gladly read this book again. The layers to the main characters, their internal and external challenges, and their emotional and passionate connection with one another have made Matty and Rob characters that I will remember for a long time.I greatly look forward to reading more from Leta Blake, both in this series and in her other works. I highly recommend "Training Season." | 5.0 |
| 7323 | I rate this book at 5 stars.Some familiar characters that are as interesting as they were in the first story featuring Mr. Brigance. | 5.0 |
| 7324 | I like her novels and will read as them all. | 4.0 |
| 7325 | This is a highly entertaining first volume in a new series. The world-building is intriguing (its our world but with anomalies cropping up in time-space), the characters are interesting and a whole series of plot threads are set up involving personal, political and professional conflicts. The art is solid - helping to set the mood and tone of the script. I'm looking forward to the next in the series. | 5.0 |
| 7326 | Very boring book it is a rip off do not get this book if you want a good book get sigh of the beaver or Brady | 1.0 |
| 7327 | This book will be good for the artsy types that want to create more "art house" or artsy type of jewelry, but it will not teach you precision if your goal is to become a jeweler. I suppose this book is also for people who are tired and worn out of the same old "perfect" jewelry and want to create more free designs. Call me picky, but I found it somewhat peculiar that tool marks were left on one of the designs which really wasn't a design feature, but a cleanup issue. Some of the projects involve no metal mixing at all. Despite these shortcomings, the projects and information will be good for someone who wants to learn how to make jewelry on the side since these projects don't require the exacting precision found in say, wedding rings. I don't think this book is really for the bench jeweler though since it doesn't emphasize exact precision. | 3.0 |
| 7328 | Jamie has done it again, she gives us a small look into yet another couple you will all fall in love with. The twists and turns in this novella are surprising and gut wrenching. I can't wit to see what the next book holds for the loves of Erin and Weston. This is another must read from this amazing woman and author. | 5.0 |
| 7329 | I enjoyed this book. I love a series and when I read something that I enjoy I can look forward to continuing the continuity when the next one comes out. I don't think it had the depth that "Scavenger's Daughters" had thus the medium rating. I love reading about the life experiences of those in another country and with a different culture. This author does this well. | 3.0 |
| 7330 | I love the development of the characters as we travel from Fairbury and travel to California. The trouble that is caused in California for Alexa and Joe has it's twists and turns. I love how they work together and how I am never sure what will happen when I turn the page but I can't wait. Thanks Chautona for another great book! | 5.0 |
| 7331 | Some good information in this book on writing short stories. Wasn't the best I have read, but it was worthwhile reading. Quite a quick read for people starting out as an author. | 3.0 |
| 7332 | This is a quick, fun book with lots of twists. At one point, it seemed to drag on a bit, but then it picked up steam towards the end. Very interesting characters. | 4.0 |
| 7333 | A very fast past aventure and true to the writing of Clive Cussler - couldn't put it down until the very end..... | 5.0 |
| 7334 | I liked this MC romance. There were some errors but from what I've been reading by some authors it didn't bother me in the least. I was sad about the 3 year absence though. Wouldn't mind seeing Crash get a story with Shannon and just found out there is one!!!!. I really liked the fact this story had a ending. | 4.0 |
| 7335 | This time, Sara has to deal with a sociopath from her past, who was apparently turned that way from something that happened in high school.Personally, I wouldn't go back to high school if you paid me; there was not nearly enough positive to make it worth the time or trouble, as is evidenced by Sara's memory of her high school time.I liked the way some of the minor characters from Sara's Game are made into major characters in Sara's Past, and look forward to seeing what else Mr. Lindsey has in store for us. Again, I say, "keep writing!" | 5.0 |
| 7336 | Not as artfully done and controlled as Dylan’s “Chronicles” but there’s a similar attention to the idiosyncratic detail and you never forget that Townshend is a human being struggling with self-doubt, self-loathing, etc, etc, all the things we all deal with. Relentlessly honest about what he felt in the moment with an understanding of the ironies of his life. It feels like a real memoir, a book that just happens to be about a guy who was the central figure in an iconic rock band. I had to laugh watching what’s left of The Who perform “Bell Boy” at the Hurricane Sandy benefit; Townshend here and in a recent documentary on the making of Quadrophenia made it clear he has never liked Keith Moon’s vocals on the song, that Moon takes lyrics mean to be pathetic and more than a little sad and turns them into something broadly comic, but here they were in late 2012 performing the song with a tape of Moon doing his vocals. After reading this memoir, I’m confident Townshend would see the bitter and comic irony of this, of being trapped in an existence not wholly of his making and doing the best he can. | 4.0 |
| 7337 | Set in London, England, Julia Taylor is employed by a paranormal recruitment agency, Paranormal Personnel. Every day is pretty routine until Nathaniel La Caz enters through the door of the agency. Needing help recruiting workers for his business, he is instantly attracted to Julia and will not stop until he gets what he wants. Nathaniel is everything a women wants....he's rich and oh so sexy! When several fairies and elves including Julia’s cousin, Claudia, vanish without a trace, Julia's boring life gets a little more exciting.This was a very intriguing story that was totally different than anything I have read before. Elves, fairies, giants, vampires, wizards, mermaids, witches, trolls and werewolves, oh my! This book about covers them all! But even with such magical creatures, this one is for mature audiences only due to language and some very naughty scenes.The story is packed full of mystery and suspense with some hot steamy sex thrown in to spice things up. The plot was interesting and very intriguing. The premise of the story really is good, and the characters are awesome. There were some noticeable grammar and punctuation errors, and at times misuse of some words, however; they really did not take away from the story. I believe that once the editing issues corrected, this book will definitely be a 5 star winner.*I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. | 3.0 |
| 7338 | What a thoroughly great story. Truly enchanting. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in history and romance and intrigue. If history had been presented this way while I was in school, I would probably have enjoyed it much more. | 5.0 |
| 7339 | Your books are always entertaining and this one is right up there with the rest! Riveting and leaving us wanting book 2....fast! | 5.0 |
| 7340 | I loved this book.. I recommended it to my book club. We will be discussing it in May.I. Wallace covers the racial situation extremely well: not only the facts-but also the emotions one feels when reading this book and remembering what happened back in the 50's and 60's.Thelma A Norton | 5.0 |
| 7341 | Everything that can be said has been said already. Fantastic read and the subtle comedy becomes more apparent through each book. | 5.0 |
| 7342 | Setta Jay… you dirty little bird you! I likey : )) What a fantastic start to what Im sure will be an amazing series. You know how you can tell you’re reading a fantasy? Its not the telekinesis or the transporting from realm to realm. Its not that there are Gods and Demi-Gods or mating frenzy’s or even hell hounds. Nope. How you can tell you’re reading a fantasy, is when a man tells you that he will financially support your shoe habit and he means it. I think I fell a little bit more in love with Uri when he agreed to this.Lets see if I can attempt to explain what the story is about. The Gods have really messed up the realms and were doing terrible things to other Immortals. So the “Creator” has charged 11 Guardians to watch over the realms while the Gods are punished and put to sleep until they’re needed again. This story is about Urian and Alexandra (Alex). These two have been eyebanging each other for centuries. Urian and his fellow Guardian and friend, Gregoire visit BDSM clubs and have sex with human females and sometimes Alex will show up and watch (Mmmm, delicious and hawt!).Alex has “visions” or “mind hops” and tries to help this woman she knows has been kidnapped and is currently being tortured. Well, then stuff start to happen and that’s all I can really say without giving anything away.This book has a good story, very dirty and delicious sex, hot hunky men with HUGE members, sexy, strong and smart women, Immortals with some mythology background and light BDSM undertones. From the prologue I was hooked. I had very clear visuals in my head on how the world/realm looked. Then right off the bat we’re treated to an awesome kinky sex scene in the club! Oh my sweet perverted little mind… it was really good. Bravo Setta Jay, Bravo!Now for some of the things that I didnt like. There is a huge cast of characters and a lot of confusing names and places. It was difficult to keep everyone straight. It would have made it a lot easier to keep track if there was a glossary of terms, names of people and places and what their job/duty/rank/race and realm is. Also I got really tired of hearing how tall all the men were. It was nice, but not necessary.Overall I flippin loved this book! The sex is super charged hot, the characters are well developed, the story line is unique and interesting and it has a little humor thrown in. I had a couple of laugh out loud moments and I love it when that happens. When Alex and Uri first get together you can almost feel the sexual need pouring out of the pages. I do need to warn you about a rape scene that some people may have a hard time with. However, the way it played out sort of left me conflicted on my feelings about it. You just have read it to understand what Im talking about because I sort of enjoyed it, but I didn’t at the same time. Uri’s fellow Guardian, Gregoire is someone I cant wait to read more about. His “member” is described to favor his equine half *waggles eyebrows* and I want to ride him like a rodeo queen. I can not wait to read his book!! Im also extremely interested in finding out what happens to Erik and Sam. | 4.0 |
| 7343 | In my search for new Sci Fi authors I picked Wool at random.The price was right and the size of the book. The writingkeep me reading and I will look for Wool II . As with all storiesthere were flat areas that I really wanted to skip read. Wit a firsttime read I don't. The story was entertaining and a pleasure toread. | 4.0 |
| 7344 | this book was great and a page Turner. it was creepy but worth the visit. I would recommend this book | 5.0 |
| 7345 | A person has to have some serious class standing to turn down the Much sought after captain'a table as beneath her. This single is a witty and nuanced memoir of the author's stint as a guest lecturer on an exclusive ship circling the globe. He has that dream job with few duties and paid transit. There is plenty of my favorite rich people porn with all the details of a fabulously privileged life on the ship. Several of his fellow travelers are fleshed out by their named characteristics, and you will remember them from every group you have joined. He doesn't ignore the nearly slave class working on the ship to provide this pampering. It is a two sided issue in that many of the staff earns greater wages than they could elsewhere, but the wages are still on the scandalous side. And he also provides some great tips on getting the most out of a city in one day. I really enjoyed the book. | 5.0 |
| 7346 | First I have to admit that I am a huge fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show which is kind of how I got into these novelizations. I was actually curious to see if the writers could really capture the characters as one comes to know them on the series and the answer is yes, reading these stories is kind of like watching a typical Buffy episode except with a little more background and depth. The writers do a great job placing these stories in the context of the series and make numerous references to events that occurred in the series. This is actually the second book of a three book series that I have now read completely and if you are a Buffy fan then I highly recommend these books, they are fast paced and again it's kind of like watching an episode! Check it out, I know you won't be disappointed! | 5.0 |
| 7347 | Juliana Petersen's troubled past haunts her at every turn. The crippling memories of an abusive relationship, and the lack of support from her family, lead her to flee her old life and begin anew.After settling into a quaint college town, Juliana finally feels at peace, content to stay under the radar and keep things simple.Until Aiden Stone, her new photography professor, crashes into her life, blurring the line between love and lust. As their torrid affair reaches untold heights, Juliana struggles to keep her shuttered emotions, and growing affections, from throwing her into a relationship she isn't prepared for.With her newfound romance blinding her from the looming shadows of her past, her nightmares become reality, and she is forced to discover her true strength within.From page one, I was intrigued by this story. Rene writes in such a way that I had to know more. Aiden the sexy professor and Julia sexy student. I like the possessive male leads in a story but Julia definitely didn't find the clueless female. She had he baggage but so does Aiden. The build up between the characters was extremely intense, so much so you want to scream "kiss her already!" I can't wait to read Exposed Affections to see where the story goes :)*Wicked Reads Review Team* | 4.0 |
| 7348 | First, this story is fantastic. The story, characters, and places are all believable. But there's no dialog!!! Why are there only like 4 sentences that are actual character words in quotations? I just couldn't get passed this and now I will not be reading The Snow. Even though I want to find out what happens next, it's not worth no dialog for another 300+ pages. | 3.0 |
| 7349 | Very exciting and well written. This is a great story for those who like mystery and intrigue.This book contains it all, from action to overcoming disaster to a surprise ending.Thanks, James Rogers!Keep writing! | 5.0 |
| 7350 | Sigh, I had high hopes for this book, even though it was a Christian romance (admittedly not my favorite genre). In 1887 a young woman opens a safe house for former prostitutes in Denver, sounds promising right!?! Wrong, it fell just short of the mark. It took a lot of will power for me to finish this bad boy.The whole theme of "all in good time" is POUNDED into your skull throughout the novel. We get it! God works in His own time and you need to be patient! For example:* Dessa is eager to open up "Pierson House" a safe place for former prostitutes and women who want to turn their lives around. Instead of waiting for enough donations to buy a house, Dessa rushes ahead to get a loan so she can buy a house she's had her eye on. She quickly realizes that she should have waited, what if she can't make the loan payments?* Dessa rushes into an agreement with Turk Foster, a slick businessman who owns the theater (i.e. illegal gambling hall and saloon) in the bad part of town to tost a benefit for Pierson House. She realizes to late that her donors will be upset by this collaboration and will stop donating to her cause.* Dessa is quick to judge Henry Hawkins, the bank manager. She quickly writes him off as a mean ol' Scrooge who cares only for money. She and Henry are surprised when they both start to fall for each other.*Dessa offers to help two young Chinese immigrants who are going to be sold into prostitution without asking anyone for help and without thinking about the consequences. As a result there is rioting and Pierson House is at stake.Basically, Dessa is far too hopeful about everything and always gets into trouble. After a while, you just stop caring. The only characters I really enjoyed in this novel were the women and girls that stayed at Pierson House, Remee (the older haughty former prostitute), Jane (the sixteen year old that attempted to hold up a bank to get money), Nadette (a ragamuffin who keeps bringing people for Dessa to save, but won't stay herself), and the Chinese sisters Liling and Mei Mei.It's a decent story line but I was more invested in the minor characters than I was in Dessa or Henry. Not to say it was badly written, it was just a bit repetitive in the problems.For fans of historical and inspirational fiction.I received this book for free from Tyndale Press in return for my honest and unbiased opinion. | 2.0 |
| 7351 | This was a really great buy to understand the basics of jewelry. I was just starting out, and this helped a lot with understanding different metals, different techniques, etc. Definitely a good book to have as a resource. | 5.0 |
| 7352 | Fun book! | 4.0 |
| 7353 | Almost better than it's Inspiration, Though the scenarios are similar the sex was hotter! The plot is intriguing and in many ways more developed than Fifty Shades of Grey. | 5.0 |
| 7354 | If you are looking for a book that will give you many practical suggestions for improving your own happiness without getting too deeply bogged down in psychological theory concerning happiness and achieving it, particularly addressed to women, then this is the book for you. I found it easy to read in one night, yet I tabbed a number of pages to come back to use as a reference for both myself and others in both my own coaching practices and personal life. Valorie Burton has a gentle but honest way of leading you into making some assessments of your lifestyle and personality that also guides you into some real life ways to make positive changes. Highly recommended!Martha Char Love,author ofWhat's Behind Your Belly Button?: A Psychological Perspective of the Intelligence of Human Nature and Gut Instinct | 5.0 |
| 7355 | My two grandchildren have enjoyed the fun things to do listed in The EVERYTHING KIDS SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS BOOK! There are hour and hour of fun time written in this one book! "COOL",says Carina and Daniel! | 5.0 |
| 7356 | Author Dominic Hutton was so sick of being late for work that he started a blog detailing his letters to the Managing Director of train operative First Great Western. The blog became a hit as fellow commuters felt his pain as we all have to suffer unexplained delays that mess up our lives - wrong type of snow, leaves on the line and the catering water boiler failing etc. He then took the idea and has written this little beauty where he substitutes the real names for fictitious ones; but we all know it is Worst Gross Letdown (as we call it) that he is really talking about - albeit tongue in cheek.He writes to CEO Martin Harbottle and decides for every unscheduled minute he has to spend on one of the lack lustre trains he will waste an equal amount of time for Mr Harbottle. In true stiff upper lip fashion Mr Harbottle does reply but always with an eye to explaining why his train service is so crud and blaming the network operators wherever possible and acts of God - the sort of acts that have nothing to do with any deity now or yet to be conceived.In choosing material to write about Dan (the main character) shares what is going on in his life. He is recently married and a new father - his wife is having a hard time and he is working for The Globe a made up newspaper that looks strikingly like The News of the World; that is as it goes into melt down over phone hacking and other abuses. He also relates what is going on with the other commuters. But as the service deteriorates and so do the fortunes of the World's most read English `newspaper' so does Martins private life follow suit and start to unravel.This started out like a bit of a chore as it is told in a series of emails, so was a bit like being at work as I read a lot of ruddy emails. This style can and should be a tad limiting in terms of a writers ambition. It is a testament to Dominic Utton (who is a real life journalist) that he has made this eminently readable and utterly compelling. What started as a slog soon became a pleasing page turner; which I enjoyed all the more as I read it whilst commuting and knew there was a true kindred spirit out there. I ended up absolutely loving it and recommending to my fellow train sufferers. My line isn't that bad but it was still stopped a few weeks ago during the floods by what turned out to be a six inch puddle - still safety first and all that. This will give you faith in the human spirit and I can only highly recommend. | 4.0 |
| 7357 | If you haven't had the audio experience of a Harry Potter book you are missing an excellent dimension of this outstanding series. Jim Dale reads the story with great voices that you can easily "see" the character in your mind. | 5.0 |
| 7358 | I've never read any O.S.Card stories before this one. I'm glad I gave it a read. Now I'm reading the entire series. I normally don't like military type stories, preferring hard-core sci-fi/fantasy stories with dragons and wizards, etc. But this story was excellent. Different concepts from other books I've read. | 5.0 |
| 7359 | I have enjoyed all of Katie Ashley's books. I know when I see her name it's going to be well written and real. Looking forward to the next book in her Rockstar series. | 5.0 |
| 7360 | It is horrific what this boy went through! I read this in one sitting. Then I ordered the second book, because I wanted to read about how he healed. This man is amazing! He tells the story of so many men out there, abused as children, who have not yet been able to speak up. Their stories need to be told too, Stuart is helping do that. I highly recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 7361 | Romantic suspense doesn't get any better than Turn to Me! Full of action and a real page turner. I couldn't put it down until I had read the final word of the final page. The love triangle is the best I have ever read. How Kathleen ever chooses between Kade and Blane is beyond me. Tiffany Snow is an awesome writer and I look forward to reading everything she writes!!!! Thumbs up and three cheers!!!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 7362 | This novella could be ready as a stand alone but I don't recommend it! Cal and Jane are introduced in Letting Go and while Jane has a past that she doesn't want to relive, she is instantly drawn to Cal. Being a cop and me never of SWAT, Cal see the darkness in Janes eyes that she tries to hide. These two are HOT!! I'm not sure who I loved more, Cal and Jane or Cassie and James!! Oh! And JM Witt leaves you with one heck of a cliffhanger with this one!! | 5.0 |
| 7363 | Zara Cox & her hussies all recommended I read this series and I was blown away. Erotic, beautiful and flowing well from one book to the next, I couldn't put it down. Thanks Kitty for bringing Lucien & Sophie into my life | 5.0 |
| 7364 | At first I expected bland, tasteless recipes but this cookbook was a surprise. It has very simple everyday recipes so the foods are very easy to incorporate into the regular diet. The ingredients used are also simple and not overwhelmingly many so not hard on your pocket. I also like the tons of information they provide about acid reflux and GERD and how to avoid both. They give you a plan to follow to help you start off the first few days so I was very appreciative about that. Very helpful cookbook! | 4.0 |
| 7365 | I read this series from the website and Chris has added a lot more to the books. It is very well written and you feel like you know the characters personally. The only disappointment I had was when I read the last page and it was over. Now I am greatly anticipating the next book! | 5.0 |
| 7366 | I definitely enjoyed this story. The characters were all multi-dimensional, interesting, and relatable. Abby did a wonderful job conveying emotion and passion shared by the two lead characters. Although the book could use another trip through the editing process it was pretty well written. Can't wait for book two! I really hope Cash gets to hit Gavin at some point because that guy is a major DB. | 4.0 |
| 7367 | This odd and pretentious novel is based on the true case of an innocent man who falsely confessed to a series of homicides. The nation is on edge in the wake of a series of mysterious disappearances. The targets, all older, solitary sorts, vanish and their presumed abductor leaves nary a clue but for a marked playing card. Oda Sotatsu is a young man living a life both unfulfilling and uninteresting. That is until he meets a troublesome couple, the supposedly charismatic Sato Kakuzo and his girlfriend, the alluring,Jito Joo. Clearly disturbed, they play games and place wagers where the loser has to physically harm himself. They attach to Oda, inducing him into a wager after plying him with alcohol. After losing the game, he signs a detailed confession admitting culpability in the disappearances. Joo delivers the confession to the police and Oda is soon arrested, imprisoned, abused, tried and convicted. He is subsequently sentenced to death by hanging and executed, remaining silent throughout the whole ordeal. Enter journalist Bell who is drawn to the mystery while still pondering the dissolution of his marriage. The book is largely a series of transcripts of the bewildered and dismayed family members, interrogations, newspaper coverage of the trial and finally with Joo and Kakuzo.This book felt half baked. The transcript style of telling the story contributed to the unfinished feel. The story lacked suspense and mystery but it was far from a searing condemnation of the Japanese justice system. Obviously a confession is the gold standard in Japanese jurisprudence because there was really no evidence that a crime was committed, much less that Oda committed one. Oda's behavior and refusal to speak or defend himself was inexplicable, even if one factors in traditional concepts of honor. Joo and Kakuzo fail to trigger the fascination that classically destructive couples do. They are not Sid and Nancy, Bonnie and Clyde or even Romeo and Juliet. They are boring and shallow. The ending is a total disappointment making the sacrifice and I use the term loosely of Oda's life stupid and meaningless.This could have been an examination of false confessions or an indictment of the death penalty. It could have been a haunting character study that addressed the relevance of honor in modern society. The spare writing contributed to a dream like atmosphere but muted even the horror of the gallows. Oda remained a cipher. Despite the cool cover, this book was no more than two hundred plus pages of self indulgence. Pass. | 2.0 |
| 7368 | I really enjoyed Dearest Clementine. It took me a little bit to fully get into but once I did I couldn’t put it down. I was up till 1 on a work night because I didn’t want to stop reading and that’s late for me.Clementine is coming off of a few bad years that consist of a bad break up and being stalked by her professor, so she has closed herself off to pretty much everyone. To most people she comes across as a bitch and she is ok with that as long as they leave her alone. She doesn’t date and never wants too. She wants nothing to do with romance but that’s kind of hard when she signed herself up for a romance writing class. That’s until Gavin comes to the rescue.I loved Gavin!!! He was so sweet, flirty and patient with Clementine. To help Clem come up with some writing material for her new book and for her romance class, Gavin offers up his help which includes some very steamy make-out sessions. The more Clementine and Gavin spend together, the more walls Clem lets down.Dearest Clementine has a little bit of everything in it from sports, music, romance, mystery, suspense, steam and love! Dearest Clementine is a standalone with 2 more companion novels to come, which I can’t wait for. Bring on Jax!!!! | 4.0 |
| 7369 | Great read. What Mills wrote about in the 1950's is amazingly relevant today. The Afterword written in 2000 by Alan Wolfe provides a noteworthy example of failing to understand that the relevance of Mill's work was not limited to the 50's and 60's. In short, Wolfe dismissed Mill's work as irrelevant at the time of his writing, and concluded that the military-industrial complex had long since been killed off by capitalism. In the short-sightedness of the pre-911 world, Wolfe's analysis would stand unchallenged. But in the post-911 world we live in today, we have been thrown back into the world Mills wrote about, as if we had never left it. Apparently not much has change. The fall of the Berlin wall and the ensuing prosperity of the post-cold war years merely moved the military-industrial complex pot to simmer on the back burner; that is until the next crisis when the "warlords" (Mills's term for the uniting of the military, economic and political powers to be) could once again move it back to the front burner. 911 and the war on terror were that crisis.If you want to find out why Congress seems so incredibly out of touch and useless today, read this book. If you want to find out why the policies of the uber-liberal Obama administration seem so similar to those of the neoconservative Bush administrations, read this book. If you want to find out why government bureaucracy continues to extend its reach deeper and deeper into our lives, regardless of the party in power, read this book. If you want to find out why changes of power at the election level result in such little change in policy, read this book. If you want to find out why today's liberalism seems limited to firey rhetoric and staged talking points, with both parties often using the same ones with only slight differences, read this book.All this and more is what makes "The Power Elite" an amazingly relevant read today. | 5.0 |
| 7370 | I loved this book and Horse is the ultimate alpha. I loved the chemistry between him and Marie. Had me hooked from page one. | 5.0 |
| 7371 | Cardio wasn't doing anything for me so I picked this book up to try lifting weights instead. Everything is laid out for you so I just followed the workouts and when I wasn't clear on how to do something I looked it up on YouTube. Just finished all stages and lost 11inches total and went from a size 12 to a 6. Definitely five stars! | 5.0 |
| 7372 | Sometimes you need that break from the day-to-day activities to really just enjoy something quick, fun and filling. For those who are ready author Eric Czuleger offers up a literary buffet of shorts in his book IMMORTAL L.A. We are able to get a glimpse not just into his love for the city of L.A. but his ability to create a dialogue and story line that will have you laughing, wincing and smiling as you go from beginning to end.I love a literary adventure and Czuleger has given us that and so much more in IMMORTAL L.A. The stories move quick enough that you are sure not to get bored, and they definitely have you wondering where he will take you next.Just what avid readers appreciate, Eric Czuleger's IMMORTAL L.A. takes you into a journey you are sure to want to experience again. | 5.0 |
| 7373 | This was an instant favorite in our house, our little one is a year now, and for the past few months this book has been read multiple times a day. The pages are short, and the illustrations are wonderful. It is not overly distracting, and it keeps your little ones attention. It says things like, 'I love you ears...and nose" and I point those things out to her. It is a really fun book and I would highly recommend it for anyone who is expecting or to add to your collection.The only downside is that the pages are not made too well. The cover has a nice padding, but the inside pages can be bent quickly. We have a few pages that already have bends, but it just shows how much we love the book. | 5.0 |
| 7374 | This is very Children of the Corn meets Joe Hill in a dark alley. I adored this story and was sad to see it end. | 5.0 |
| 7375 | I must admit that Diana Mott Davidson is one of y favorite authors. She doesn't let me down with each adventure. | 5.0 |
| 7376 | Just couldn't get through it. I valiantly tried. It was slow and I lost interest too quickly. Not sure what else I can say. | 2.0 |
| 7377 | I love to read about Jack Noble, and this book showed how great a mastermind Ryan is! I found myself on the edge of my seat cheering for the good guys. Awesome story line! | 4.0 |
| 7378 | Great story of how Mr Wrong can turn into Mr Right! I just adore love/hate relationships they are so much fun! The steamy sex scenes were great. This was a quick and sweet read that I enjoyed very much. | 5.0 |
| 7379 | this author is just great, This book grabbed me and I could not put it down, I have bought the series and oh my God they are just so awesome. If you want to read a great book, grab this one. I don't like a lot of books because they start off dragging but this one is well like I said Awesome. I am a fan and I will give 10 plus stars. | 5.0 |
| 7380 | One to Hold told the story of how Derek and Melissa found each other despite all of the obstacles that were in their way – both self created and otherwise. One to Protect continues the path to their happily ever after; a baby, a marriage, and the life Derek and Melissa have always wanted are in their grasp, but one person stands in their way – Sloan, Melissa’s ex-husband. No matter how hard Derek has fought to put Sloan away and end Melissa’s nightmare once and for all, the job can never get done because the slime ball always seems to slither away from his judgment day. But when Derek receives information that once again threatens his life with Melissa, he teams up with Patrick and an unlikely ally to end Sloan’s torment once and for all.The story is told from both Derek and Melissa’s point of views, which is the best way to tell it because as Derek’s mission to end Sloan’s control over their lives commences, Derek and Mel find themselves apart for quite a bit of the text. Readers need to understand what both of them are thinking and feeling as everything goes down, and we get that with the dual perspective.Derek is still the dominant alpha male who takes care of what’s his and every move he makes is focused on that. His love for Melissa drives him; it makes him better, and he’ll ensure that it remains that way. There is nothing weak about Melissa. She’s a fighter who had to overcome tremendous obstacles, which she did, and even though fear threatens to consume her yet again, she refuses to back down; she’ll protect Derek as much as he’s protecting her.The One to Hold Series is a fantastic journey about four dynamic characters. Even though the focus of One to Protect is on Derek and Mel’s continuing journey, Patrick and Elaine are just as important to the dynamics of the story. The way they have each other’s back is phenomenal, and the obstacles with Sloane could not have been sorted without Patrick’s quick thinking and backbone.Tia Louise’s stories are sexy, drama filled adventures that do not disappoint. They revolve around dynamic characters who hold nothing back in life and in love. The One to Hold Series is a must read for anyone who loves romance mixed with action and angst. I can’t wait for One to Love!A complimentary copy of the book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.4 poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews) | 4.0 |
| 7381 | Jon Cantrell is a really good guy who has had a streak of bad luck. He's a disgraced ex-cop working for military contractors as a Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agent in Dallas, Texas. Cantrell and his partner, Piper, (they are also friends with benefits) are hired by Captain Sinclair, a retired Dallas police officer, to confiscate a drug shipment. Instead, they score a witness, Eva Ramirez, in a drug cartel court case that could bring down the largest criminal organization in North America. Their Mission Impossible is to transport the witness to the US District Attorney, simple enough if it weren't for the uncooperative witness, corrupt cops and the hit that is out on all of them. I especially like the humor that gives you a break from all the bleak. Plenty of twists and betrayals along the way. | 4.0 |
| 7382 | After reading this I am in total Awe.....This book is one of those you never want to end!!!!5 STARS for Action Packed5 STARS for Story Line5 STARS for Romance5 STARS for Characters5 STARS for Sizzling SexinessI am now in love with Jay & Lily, they have got the best connected chemistry put into words. My heart, stomach and panties were in a constant flame!!!! WOWI believe everyone should read this amazing gem of a book. I literally did not want to put this down for a second. Now I am excited to move on to Part #2.Now.....Applause Applause for the author, J.M. Seville!!!! You have created an absolutely perfect story for me and others like me to consume & crave!!!! | 5.0 |
| 7383 | I normally write longer reviews, but for the sake of being close to 1000 reviews, I shall keep this short.I freaking LOVED this book. Kristy Bromberg has been through heck and back regarding the release of this book, with cyber bullies and not nice people. How they could do that to such an amazing writer just blows my mind. I loved every single second of this book. My heart raced, my eyes cried, my voice screamed. Really. SUCH AN EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER!!! And I am sooo sad that it's over, but so happy with how it ended. Now, for Beck's story, and hopefully Zander will get one. I race you, Kristy! | 5.0 |
| 7384 | I love to make my own cleaning supplies but had never found a recipe for Dishwasher Soap (lots for dishWASHING soap) but none that wouldn't cause the dishwasher to overflow! There's a super simple one in this book along with a rinsing agent - and the tip for removing water rings from wood is priceless! | 5.0 |
| 7385 | I like this book. Easy to use and many recipes that I like. Give it a try. You will like itPenny Garrison | 5.0 |
| 7386 | It is James Patterson, what can I say. I inhale his books, even the ones he writes for children. I read this book in a day. Couldn't put it down. Patterson never disappoints | 5.0 |
| 7387 | Not only has it reach my expectative, but also has exceeded them! It contains many memory techniques which really work and the most important they are easy to do and practice; you just need a couple of minutes each day, maybe while you are travelling to work or having lunch. I can affirm that this guide is filled with great insights on how to improve your memory written in a clear, solid, straightforward way. Highly recommendable! | 5.0 |
| 7388 | Enjoyed this book. I read it in a day in half so it did keep my attention. It was a quick and relaxing read. Enjoy! | 4.0 |
| 7389 | I am a sucker for anything to do with dog shows and this book covers that in spades. A page turning romance with humor and spark, this book is beautifully written and a lot of fun.Not only does the author know her dog shows but she has a great ear for dialogue and character. This book is entertaining and charming. I highly recommend it and want to read this author again and again! | 5.0 |
| 7390 | Will there be another Lynley story? I sincerely hope so. George does not write books you can read in one day, this one took me two days because I could not stop. While this story took a little too long in the telling, I am hooked on Thomas and Barbara. | 4.0 |
| 7391 | The last book in the series was a darker read with little feeling of positive out comes. It did create closure. | 4.0 |
| 7392 | Good summer reading....Maeve Binchy is a wonderful story teller. She builds her characters and story in a very warm manner typical of the setting she has created. | 3.0 |
| 7393 | Another installment in the series, not bad, but somewhat more of the same. One good item is that for me it created some expectations for the next installment,which I'll be reading soon. | 4.0 |
| 7394 | The first Tom Clancy book i read was The Hunt for Red October. I read it because i liked the movie, and the novel was better. I then researched how many novels were in the Jack Ryan/John Clark series and this was the second book i read. The book is about his family, about how much he cares for them. While on a vacation in London, he witness's the price of wales about to get murdered when he steps in and saved him. He then finds out he tried to stop one of most dangerous groups from Ireland the ULA. The person who stands on trial for the crime Sean miller soon breaks out. Jack then starts working for the CIA to find out what there up to and to save his family. It is a great introduction for Jack! | 5.0 |
| 7395 | I choose this book as my Amazon prime book for the month of May. This book took me five days to read and kept me confused at times. The first 65% reads like a YA contemporary except for the main character can slow time or is she crazy/hallucinating? Then the last 35% plays out like an X-Men book so I guess this book didn't know what it wanted to be. The main character, Chapel, has up to four different love interests, maybe. Usually a book that really grabs my attention can be read in a day or two but the relationships weren't strong enough for me and people who played a big part through most of the book dropped out of sight at the end, i.e. her mother and stepfather. | 3.0 |
| 7396 | I couldn't stay interested in the places and theEvents of a less than seller rock and roll band.Boring | 2.0 |
| 7397 | I am afraid I couldn't get past the first few pages. It had been recommended by the "Economist" and I had high hopes for it. But, no. Not for me. | 1.0 |
| 7398 | Review for Ramblings From This Chick. ramblingsfromthischick.blogspot.comI really enjoyed this book. Escape in You is the first book that I have read by Rachel Schurig, but I will definitely be looking for more from her in the future. I thought this book was emotional and heartbreaking at times, but I really loved how Zoe and Jet were able to lean on each other. I felt bad for both of their characters, and they had been through so much. I liked seeing how they were able to grow and heal over the course of the book, and I really didn't want to put this one down.Zoe is used to using parties and alcohol to forget and escape her life. She is all about having fun for awhile and keeping things casual. When she meets Jet Taylor at a party, she thinks that he is the perfect way to spend her summer. They end up spending the party talking rather than making out, and when she leaves Jet tells her that he will see her again. Jet and Zoe end up running into each other, and before long they are seeing each other. Both are determined to keep things light, but before long they are starting to develop real feelings for each other. But with so many things in their past and in their present standing in their way, can they possibly have anything serious?I really liked Taylor (Jet). He was so thoughtful and sweet to Zoe, and he was always looking out for her. Even though he said that he just was looking for fun as well, I loved that he didn't really fight his feelings for her. He knew that things were becoming serious, and instead of running he really let himself open up to the possibility of a relationship and was honest with himself. I felt so bad that he blamed himself for things that weren't his fault. It didn't help that he had a really bad home situation that just made him feel so much worse. He really started to grow and heal with Zoe's help though, and was able to overcome so much. Zoe was also a bit broken due to things that weren't in her control. She had taken on so much responsibility for things that she never should have had to worry about. Because of her tough life, she turned to alcohol and flings with guys. I didn't agree with her choices, but I understood that she was using these things to try and escape the pain as well as cope with her bad situation. I liked how she was with Taylor though. She was always encouraging him and trying to get him to see how good he was. They were both really perfect for each other in that aspect, seeing the good in each other and supporting them while they helped each other realize that they weren't defined by their pasts. I thought that not only were they a great match emotionally, but that they also had a ton of chemistry. I loved that there was no drama when it came to their feelings for each other and that the issues they faced were outside the relationship. It was nice to see a New Adult book with no love triangle.Overall, this was a really good book. I did think that it would have been nice to see a bit more communication between Zoe and Taylor. I felt like a lot of this story was about Zoe constantly running and avoiding talking with Taylor and also with her friends. I had hoped that she would stop the push and pull a bit quicker, but that is really my only complaint. I loved that this book was a standalone with no cliffhanger, and I felt that the ending was exactly the way it should have been. This whole story played out in a way that was satisfying to the reader, and I loved watching the evolution of the characters from beginning to end. This story was interesting and captured as well as held my attention from the very start. I really look forward to reading more from Rachel Schurig in the future. I think that a lot of readers will really enjoy this book, and going on the journey with Taylor and Zoe as they grow and heal from some awful things that have been dealt their way. This story is a great example of how anyone can move forward with their life even when things seem to be hopeless or stuck.**Complimentary Copy provided by Xpresso Book Tours** | 4.0 |
| 7399 | I literally could not hold back the temptation to finish this book in one sitting!!!! Cameron Lincoln you are very talented and I can't wait t read more of your work. | 5.0 |
| 7400 | I wanted to finish this book, since there were so many possible outcomes.Unfortunately there were no surprises.It began with an intriguing introduction that was followed by a confusing cast of characters, many unanswered questions and a simplistic conclusion. Throw in some gratuitous sex and mostly unlikable characters and that's the gist of this story. | 3.0 |
| 7401 | Kaye Wagner really got me hooked. They say not to judge a book by the cover, but I love the cover. From there, you’re treated to a science fiction classic, with touches of classic mystery. Mixing old and new, this genre meshing novel puts you in a three part story that is nothing short of interesting. Once you start, you will not want to put this one down. The metropolis is vivid, full of energy and this steampunk ideology, and Detective Kirin ventures through with an iconic characterization that I appreciated.Part mystery, part science fiction, and all gusto, I really enjoyed the nuances in the twists and turns that come alongside. I love the fantasy, and like the way the colorful and imaginative story unfolds through the lens of “Bladerunner”, “Escape From New York”, and even a little bit of “Omega Man”. Those are the things I thought of as I read through Wagner’s descriptions and stories. I saw that there’s more volumes, and I’m definitely going to be looking into them as well. If you’re a fan of science fiction, thrillers, and detective stories, here’s a helping of all those genres into one. | 5.0 |
| 7402 | She should have stopped at two books; it didn't have to be a trilogy.The book consists of basically two things: Katniss spending time hiding, or recovering from some mental or physical trauma, and Katniss and company in some harrowing escape. Throughout characters die unnecessarily and horribly and the ending is depressing enough to make one sorry for having slogged through this book's horrors.I find it disturbing that the author, representing what passes for our culture's best and brightest, found it necessary to invent so much cruelty and, also, in the end, kill off one of the characters who was emblematic of why the war was fought at all. The book's ending makes it clear that for our culture's elites, life is a constant series of wars between equally amoral titans, wherein normal people serve as nothing more than instruments for the titans' ambitions.Disturbing as well is the implication arising from the book's ending that a coal miner's offspring can never become accomplished enough to earn themselves a place among the Capitol's elites, because it makes available to them just two possibilities: try and die, or return home broken in body and spirit. Only a character with no compunction about killing innocents can merit a move from lowly District 12 to the Capitol-connected District 2.Unless they make some serious changes to the ending in the movie, I have no desire to see the movies that will be made based on this book. | 1.0 |
| 7403 | I thought the majority of this book was a lot of fun, from the wacky family and friends to the extremely relatable working at a job you don't like while your dream job seems like just a dream. I honestly thought it got a little long in the middle, and I got a little bored more than once, but once I hit the 50% point, I sped through it. If there was ever to be a sequel, maybe Ethan and Rachel could get together. They were basically the same person, but with different chromosomes. ;-)Overall, I liked Cat's writing style, and look forward to reading more. | 3.0 |
| 7404 | Very uplifting | 5.0 |
| 7405 | Fun, delightful insight into a historical vein of the brethren. Inclusion of the Northern tribes is a welcome addition to the continent trotting brethren. | 4.0 |
| 7406 | It was wonderful to see a book about Jesus that wets ones appetite to learn more about Jesus Christ ; especially good to introduce people to Jesus and his message of hope and love for all. | 5.0 |
| 7407 | Kayce Lassiter is a great storyteller. I don't typically read Westerns, but the cover had me. And once I started it, I was hooked and couldn't put it down. I so enjoyed this story, the introduction of Delta, a fairy Godmother, whose snarky comments kept the characters on their toes, and had me laughing out loud. Kayce's real to life situations, her focus on the two main characters Kylah and Michael, who both want the same thing for lots of reasons, moves the story along at a nice pace. In the end, Delta makes things happen and we know that life on the Double B can only get better. Now, I'm hooked on this new series and can't wait to read the next one. All this said, Ms. Lassiter, please schedule Delta for a visit to my house next. | 5.0 |
| 7408 | I learned of this book after reading about it in a magazine about chiropractors. I knew I would enjoy learning more. It's so worth the read! | 5.0 |
| 7409 | I liked the book but as with all diet books it takes dedication I keep thinking I'll find the magic bullet but with me its always the next diet book but have found some nice recipes and comcept is great now just have to stick to something | 3.0 |
| 7410 | Saskia on the airplane is priceless! This character is so well written that I was rooting for her! She is the epitome of crazy! I loved this novel and would recommend this novel to anyone who has ever been in love! | 5.0 |
| 7411 | Parker novels are so well done.Keep up with the series, most have something great to offer, this is one of them. | 4.0 |
| 7412 | Lovely Christmas story set on my favorite place in the world! Nancy Thayer is a sensitive and creative author, who draws you into a family dynamic filled with love,hate,misunderstanding and caregiving. | 4.0 |
| 7413 | Really liked this book. Was not crazy about the relationship between Liz and Charles. But that is the only part I did not like. I hope we see more with other characters from this book. Really would love to read Paige's story. | 5.0 |
| 7414 | I was a bit concerned that I would not be able to completely understand such a lengthy historical tome, but Ms. Goodwing put so much color into this book that it was fascinating and not something that I will forget. | 5.0 |
| 7415 | The Enchanted simply blew me away. Seriously, folks, since when does a book about death row completely knock someone down, because that's what happened to me with this one. I went into it thinking there would be a whole Green Mile vibe and walked away feeling as if I'd been suckerpunched. Not only did this book completely absorb me, it made me reconsider everything I thought I knew about pre-judging a person.The Enchanted is part real-life and part-fairytale, but a fairytale of the darker variety. We are introduced to a nameless narrator, a man who is in a cell waiting for his death. He is a voracious reader and, as the story unfolds, while he doesn't reveal all of what he's done there, it gets to the point where it doesn't even matter anymore. Who we do get to really know, though, are several other characters whose lives unfold in front of that one prisoner, in a sense.The Enchanted is a place where strange things happen. There is a lot of symbolism in this book and it's impossible to catch it and understand it all on the first read-through. But it doesn't matter, because the stories being told about the lives of those in the book are enough to carry momentum until the end of the book comes - and it does come quite suddenly.I think that this is a book that would touch anyone who decided to pick it up and give it a shot. It's unusual, but not so strange that it would put off a casual reader. If anything, it'll make that casual reader more interested in the fate of the narrator and the other prison guards, inmates, priests, and investigators. The Enchanted is a very profound, elegant look at a life that isn't really a life at all. And whose fault is that? | 5.0 |
| 7416 | Omg. I love this book. I can't wait for the next book to come out. This one will leave me hanging. | 5.0 |
| 7417 | I really enjoyed reading this book. I received it free and was surprised how well I liked it. I will definitely buy her other books. | 5.0 |
| 7418 | I have taken a long time to finish this book, not sure if I liked it or not. Ultimately, it is a search for the ultimate truth, a quest for freedom and the essence of self. And it is a book of love of words. A journalist always in search of a story takes up a doctorate on the subject of Mind experiments. Then she encounters a lost rare book by an obscure XIXth century author, where she discovers the formula to travel to an alternate world. And all of it is essentially one big mind experiment, the words and concepts chasing each other in an endless game of meaning, substance and illusion. Does mind equal matter? Does matter equal time? the book presents all this as mind-numbing experimentation somewhere in between Einstein's trains and the garden of Eden. | 4.0 |
| 7419 | I received this book from Bookreporter.com in exchange for an unbiased review.There are some books that are so exquisitely wonderful that the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. You literally can not do anything besides read it. This is one of those books. I am so hesitant to reveal too much because I don't want to spoil it for anyone. None of my words would compare to the author's but I will give a small recap.Frank Drum is a 13 year old boy in a small town in a small Minnesota town in 1961 when a summer full of death occurs. The story is told by him forty years later. I was 8 that year and the time is perfectly encapsulated. I was literally swept back to that time and my childhood. The freedom we had to roam the town all day and only come home for meals is now lost sadly. What seems as careless parenting now was a common occurrence.The tone is set by a quote by Greek playwright Aeschylus who said, "He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain, which cannot forget, falls drop by drop upon the heart, until, in our despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God." Frank and his 11 year old brother, Jake, learn this hard lesson as they experience death in many forms. There are deaths caused by accidents, nature, suicide and murder. And these two boys must learn to cope.As their father, a Methodist minister preaches in a memorable service after a death, "The miracle is this: that you will rise in the morning and be able to see again the startling beauty of the day." The line haunts me because this book is about the miracles that occur in every day life. It leaves you with a sense of hope and joy. It is Jake who leads Frank to the discovery of every day miracles.This book has an echo of the movie "Stand By Me" with writing as wonderful as "To Kill a Mockingbird." I expect, as others do, that it will be a classic. I know it is a book that will stay with me for a long time. As I sit here with tears streaming down my face, I know I have read one of my favorite books. I can not recommend it more highly. If you read nothing else this year, please read this one. | 5.0 |
| 7420 | A Great read. Through pain and suffering, the good and the bad these flawed people find a purpose and each other. It was enlightening to see the depth of the two main characters and how quickly they learned to lean on each other for support that they could not get any where else. I enjoyed the authors ability to draw you in, to feel for all of the character and provide a means of redemption for those that had done some heartless things. | 5.0 |
| 7421 | I absolutely love this author! This is another great book that will have you laughing, blushing, and captivated. Great element of romance and lots of sexy scenes. From childhood enemies to lovers...great story. I would definitely recommend this read! | 5.0 |
| 7422 | If you really enjoy naval adventure you will really enjoy the author Alan Evans. He reminds me of the great naval author C.S. Forrester. He puts you in the action, he had turns and twists that I crave in a novel. Already purchased his other novels on Kindle. This guy will not disappoint. TRUST ME...... | 5.0 |
| 7423 | Another great murder mystery. | 5.0 |
| 7424 | Dolores Cannon has a uniqueness about her writing that is refreshing. So much of the information she acquires is new to her to the degree that she is not sure how the public will receive it. She is very descriptive and lays it on the line like no author I have read. Her methods are not exclusively unique, but the topics are mind altering. Whether the information she receives is 100% accurate or not, it rattles some innate knowing that can send the reader on their way to more like information. I appreciate that she is attempting to uncover some of the more elusive ancient mysteries that presently scholars have danced around. Very good book full of exciting possibilities. I would totally recommend this book to anyone! | 5.0 |
| 7425 | The Brian Herbert-Kevin J. Anderson Dune books are quite polarizing. After having read the final book in this series, I find some of the criticism valid. But it's also clear that the authors did try to flesh out the Dune universe in a way that would satisfy Frank Herbert. They're clearly not quite as good with the art of writing, but the books aren't trash.As I've noted in my reviews of the other Dune House books, there is a lot of repetition and lack of subtlety in the writing. I'm not sure if this is because the book had two authors, but the book repeats itself as if worrying readers will forget. In House Corrino, I found the biggest problem to be that the book had too many disparate and sometimes interwoven plots, but little to make me care about many of them. By the middle of the book, you have dozens of characters running around starting wars, having babies, scheming, etc. The chapters are quite short, meaning that you jump around these various subplots quite a bit because every single subplot seems to climax at the same time. This happens a lot in Star Wars books and frustrates me to no end.And if you've read Dune, you know that none of it matters. Of course, this is an inherent risk with any Prequel as it's almost impossible to surprise the audience. But this is why authors who try to pen a prequel should focus on building character and depth than on plot twists. We know what has to happen, so why bother? Instead, a good prequel should tell the reader why they should care. Dune, as a single book, ironically feels like it had more depth than this book.With one exception. I did like seeing Leto Atreides becoming a leader. I thought making him an aggressive military commander was an interesting choice. The authors, as they did in the previous novels, did make him a bit too much of a goody two-shoes, but I do feel like the explanation for why he became so popular prior to the events of Dune makes sense.Ironically, despite the title, I didn't feel I'd gained much insight into House Corrino at all. Emperor Shaddam comes across as petulant and semi-retarded. This is not the same man who laid such devious plans in Dune and was so careful to hide his involvement in the downfall of House Atreides. Perhaps Shaddam grew wiser within the intervening years, but if so THAT is the story I would have wanted to read. Instead, in this book, we constantly hear Shaddam moaning about how he can make decisions without Fenring's advice (even when it's clear that he can't).Also, this book contradicts Dune in a major way. Paul is born on Kaitin, not Caladan, even though in Dune it's clear he'd never left his home world. Why? Why contradict Frank Herbert's masterpiece? Having Paul born on Kaitin added nothing to the story or his character.As this is the final book, I'm forced to ask myself if I should have read the series at all. I'd give the series as a whole 3 stars. There were some nice backstories, particularly for Gurney Halleck, Leto, and Count Fenring. But the books are just not well written. House Corrino especially feels like a triumph of breadth over depth - exactly the opposite of Frank Herbert's Dune books. I "read" these books as audiobooks while doing other chores, so overall I didn't exactly lose too much of my time with the books. For Dune fans, they'll perhaps give you a spice hit, but they won't inspire you to run out and get the next set of Dune books written by Herbert & Anderson.Overall: 2.5 stars. | 2.0 |
| 7426 | What can I say other than wow! Strange stuff going on here. If you enjoy strange sex this book is for you. Cotton Candy was my personal favorite in this one. | 5.0 |
| 7427 | I defiantly would recommend this book for anyone who is wanting to learn about going green and what they can do to help be a part of keeping this Earth clean. We only have one Earth its not like we can move to the moon when we fill the Earth up. This book has opened my eyes that I can be doing a whole lot more to recycle, reuse and conserve what I have. | 5.0 |
| 7428 | Sort of left me hanging at the end wanted to read more about the closures to some of the characters, a really short story. | 3.0 |
| 7429 | Just an awesome read! K.A. Robinson never disappoints!!! Keeps you hooked from beginning to the end of the book. Loved it and will reread :) | 5.0 |
| 7430 | I really enjoyed this sweet story. Maddie and Art were so cute! There was great chemistry between them and I loved how their relationship started with a few quick notes they exchanged. The misunderstanding each had regarding the age of the other was very funny and I absolutely loved their friend (and matchmaker) Ginny. I really enjoy romances where the characters begin as friends and it grows into more (even if it happens quickly). There isn’t any external conflict for this couple which is nice to read sometimes, all the conflict for them is internal. Art is a widower and feels guilt moving on with his life after his wife’s death and Maddie has had some bad relationships which have left her frightened (I would have liked to see this developed a little bit more but I understand that there is only so much time to be spent in a work this short). I also liked how their faith was integrated into the story. It’s not heavy handed but realistic and something that was very relatable to me. I liked this story and would recommend it to anyone looking for a short but fun read. I received a copy of this book from the publisher through net Galley in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 7431 | I couldn't get interested in this book, starting it several times. I decided to give up after 3 or 4 chapters. | 3.0 |
| 7432 | I bought several of these books to read to my 3 yr old granddaughter. Nice story, good pictures, small book | 5.0 |
| 7433 | Marie Crow writes great books with stories worth reading. The Risen: Dawning kept me satisfied with a very interesting plot about Helena Hawthorn who has lived her entire life in the dark shadow of her perfect younger siblings, The Hawthorn Angels. She must protect them when the unthinkable happens. Both suspenseful and engaging, I couldn't get enough. The writing is visual and sensory, providing a colorful and detailed world to the readers' minds. Looking forward to more stories by Crow! Bought the kindle edition for a zombie-loving friend of mine. Thumbs up!! A great and unique series. | 5.0 |
| 7434 | Seriously, pick a guy! And grandma mazur hasnt kicked the bucket yet? The books get shorter and shorter, and the plots are getting close to being re-used. I might be done. | 3.0 |
| 7435 | A beautiful book, with writing that will ensnare you. A beautiful and tragic story of true love, and true lost. Definitely one of my favorite books, I've ever read. | 5.0 |
| 7436 | Great original book by Fleming. Nice to see the original books are still available. Must read stuff for all 007 fans. | 5.0 |
| 7437 | I just loved this book. The writing is beautiful and the story stole my heart. Some people have said that it was depressing but I thought it was quite the opposite. Due to circumstances beyond his control, William Talmudge, the story's central character, was a very damaged man. Yet he created such great beauty in his orchards, was a loyal friend to Caroline and Clee, and found love in his heart to care for two girls who had been far more damaged than he.The writing style is lovely. I did find the author's choice to not use quotation marks a tad annoying until I got used to it. But the story is mesmerizing and her descriptions of the orchard and the canyon are haunting. I admit it took me longer to read this than most books but that's because I kept re-reading passages.To me Talmudge is a genuine hero. Despite his own emotional limitations he tried to do the best for everyone in his life. He raised Angelene even though he had no reason to and he never gave up on Della even though she didn't treat him very well. To me this was a story of heroism and goodness from the most unexpected kind of hero. Well done. | 5.0 |
| 7438 | A lot of info packed into this book. I look forward to doing the diet. I'll review it again with my results. | 4.0 |
| 7439 | Author Cindy Miles did an amazing job when she wrote "Stupid Girl", the characters are exceptionally constructed and she has been able to tackle some hard hitting issues within the novel in a way that allowed you to understand their plight, sympathize and feel with them..... in effect - Stupid Girl by Cindy Miles is a definite must read!Olivia, who is our main female lead character and heroine comes from a small town in Texas. She wants to give herself a whole new life, a clean slate and a fresh start from the relationship that almost ruined her life, and with a scholarship to collage allowing her to follow her passion for astrology, she has all of the ingredients she needs to achieve it. Regardless of what happened to her she has remained down to earth but yet very intelligent with it, with her academic passion in mind she wants to keep all of her interest in the classroom rather than out of it.Meet Brax, who is our Male Lead, our hero he is what is known in surrounding circles as a "Southie" native, he has come to the same college also on a scholarship but for baseball. But Brax is a bit of a fighter and constantly getting himself into one situation or another! He meets Olivia on their first day of college and their connection is instant no matter how much Olivia fights it. Throughout Stupid Girl Cindy Miles writes Brax's "spoken" part in the Southie style, allowing us to truly feel the full extent of his character, a different style of experience, one that I must say I enjoyed.The plot of Stupid girl broached the subject of abuse in relationships and how someone can move pass what has happened to them in order for them to love again. The fact Brax, even though he is rough around the edges has such a huge heart proves that no one should judge people on what they just "see", it's about the person within. The back stories to each character was very well put together and thought out, the plot did at times become predictable in places, mimicking other Novels within the NA genre BUT the Characters do set Stupid Girl a mile apart from the others - A definite recommended Novel! | 4.0 |
| 7440 | This would have to have been the worst of Lynda La Plantes books that I've read. It took ages to get into the story and I felt that there was a lot of padding. If I could have given the story zero stars I would have. It's one of those books that you'd love to have your money back for having bought it as it promises more and delivers little. A very weak story! Don't waste your money! | 1.0 |
| 7441 | This is an interesting look at the fountain of youth myth that has followed mankind since its conception. No one wants to grow old and die, and the idea of an element that can stop death in its tracks is indeed a great one. Imagine if there were a crystal that, through bathing in its light could restore your youth to you for all eternity? Now, imagine shadow creatures who are forever searching for this crystal, wishing to become human, who will stop at nothing to obtain it? Intriguing, right? It is, and I really enjoyed this aspect of the novel, though I would have loved more of the story to be devoted to these two elements. As the novel stands, we are given glimpses of these entities, but their presence is more or less felt but not seen. Hence, I am hoping that more comes of them in the second novel in the series.While I liked this novel overall, I will admit that there are a vast number of similarities between it and Twilight/New Moon, which I have to say lessoned a bit of the fun of this novel because the story itself was not necessarily unique in this aspect. The instant attraction between Emily and Theo, the underlying secret kept, Emily’s curiosity and sleuthing, the near fatal accident that puts it all in perspective for her, and the appearance of the three Guardians and their ultimatum are just a few of the many similarities that brought Meyer’s novels to the mind. In turn, this made it hard for me to really focus on Blue Moon because my mind continued to assess similarities while I read.I’ve read many books that are similar to others in this respect, but depending on the storyline and the differences, it’s either easily overlooked on my part, or impossible to ignore. I’m sorry to say that in this instance, I had a hard time ignoring the similarities and focusing on the originality, but do note that originality is indeed there. Spence adds in elements of horror, though not horror in the way that I usually think of it—there is no blood and guts strewn about—but there is a darkness that follows the story, giving it small elements of horror in a more suspenseful manner, such as the shadow creatures.I really enjoyed the introduction of the shadow creatures, the shape shifters, and the crystal itself, and I would have loved the novel to give a more intensive look at all these aspects instead of focusing so much on Emily, who is indeed a very aggravating character. But even so, Spence has created the perfect workings for her next novel should she choose to pursue the shadow creature angle.In regard to Emily, well, she is not my favorite, which is unfortunate, but understandable. Emily and I are two completely different people, and whereas she acts and defies those around her, I tend to listen to reason and observe from the sidelines. Her intense desire to know everything that is happening around her puts her into situations that I found to have been avoidable had she thought more clearly before acting, but even so, she is not me. And though I do not agree with many of her choices throughout the novel, she is still a very real representation of rash, curious people, and although I personally didn’t like her, Spence did a great job making her a valid character.Theo is perhaps my favorite of the novel. Intent on keeping Emily safe, though cryptic in his explanations, he has a good heart and will do anything for her and his family in order to keep them all safe. He, like Emily, is driven by passion more than reason, and yet it works for him… perhaps I dislike Emily so much because I am jealous?The novel is told in first person from Emily’s viewpoint, but occasionally switches to third person in a few chapters as outside elements unfold—those Emily is not privy to. It was a bit jarring at first, but as the novel progressed, I found that it worked well and that I thoroughly enjoyed this style. First person narration is in fact my favorite narration, but in order to get all the information concerning events unfolding, third person was needed, and I think that was a great choice on Spence’s part.Overall, this is a good story that looks at the depths people are willing to go to procure beauty.(Please note: I use the rating system of Goodreads, which is different from Amazon. My overall rating is that I liked it.) | 4.0 |
| 7442 | Opera Diva, Emily Hamilton, helps her sister, Amy, out by making a Valentine delivery to the Seattle Shark's headquarters.NFL star, Brandon McKenna, is annoyed when he sees balloons with his name on them being delivered to the stadium from his stalker ex-girlfriend. He startles the delivery person who falls, getting a concussion. Feeling responsible he takes her to the emergency room.Only family is allowed with the patients, so the nurse calls Brandon Emily's fiancé. The next thing they know the rumor spread making the news. Discovering that being "engaged" is helping both of their careers the two decide to play along for a month and then stage a break up.Blitzing Emily is a really cute story. It is fun and hard to put down. These two opposites make a fantastic pair. The more they learn about each other; they discover they are good for each other.I love the bantering dialog between Emily and Brandon. Their conversations are very entertaining and will have you laughing.Julie Brannagh did a great job with this story. After reading the preview of book Two, Rushing Amy, I am intrigued to read the next book. I have a feeling this is going to be a successful series.Complimentary copy provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 7443 | I finished this book in a day. I couldn't put it down, can't wait to hopefully read the next one!! | 5.0 |
| 7444 | I would love to have known this complicated, intelligent, many faceted man. He did it all and he did it his way. Great story, Mr. Epstein, deserves a lot of credit for telling it like it was and not glossing over the rough parts.Lee Marvin sounds like a mans man, who also loved and revered woman. Thanks for a read Mr. Epstein, now looking forward to the reading more of your books. | 5.0 |
| 7445 | The characters are very interesting and the setting is very cool. It could have used a little more suspense but the people in the story make up for it with the different personalities. Good read and I look forward to more. | 4.0 |
| 7446 | I really liked this book, until the last quarter. I loved the McQuade and Rose- both apart and together. I even loved the friend, and I hope that he gets a book soon...! The storyline was well done, and most importantly the heroine wasn't annoyingly down on herself. Some people make the heroines such a doormat that you want to strangle them. It was a great story until the end when the 'evil' sister came into play about the necklace, and then the heroine did something so stiupid and so out of character that the book just colapsed on itself. Really? I thin kthat there were other literary devices that could have been used to get the heroine where she needed to be. At that point I was so dissapointed that I took it off my Kindle becasue no way was I going to read it again. I wil lgive the author another chance and see how it goes from there..... | 3.0 |
| 7447 | When I ordered this book, I thought it was going to be a collection of letters between the three sisters, with perhaps a little historic commentary between each letter to put things into perspective.Instead, it's a biography, with excerpts - usually brief ones - used to flesh out and provide proof for each assertion made.Frankly I would have preferred the collection of letters, even unannotated ones.Nevertheless, I've always had a fondness for Abigail Adams, and so found the book fascinating, with new insights of her, her sisters and her husband.All of the letters quoted are listed in the notes, but alas, there is no index (at least, not in my review copy.)Anyone interested in women in history, the history of the founding of the United States, or John and Abigail Adams in general will find this thorough and detailed book of great interest. | 5.0 |
| 7448 | First of all I am very disappointed in the short length of this book. It seem to me to be more of a summery or general paragraph. | 3.0 |
| 7449 | Imagining an alternate reality with a distinct dystopian feel to it is rather frightening. In Plus One half the population live at night and the other half during the day. Curfews are set up to keep these two groups thoroughly separate. If curfew is broken, even by an underage person, the transgression is punishable. Add to this government control of your phone - tracking software included, controlled shopping, and numerous other highly inhibiting rules, and we have a very scary picture.Now imagine having a night person, or Smudge, and a day person, or Ray, in love with one another. This is the fate of Soleil and D'arcy. After reporting Sol, the main character, for a self-induced injury, D'arcy decides to aid her in her efforts to steal her niece and to protect her from the authorities. Together these two get involved in much more than the kidnapping of an infant; think dangerous medical procedures and government corruption.Sol is a realistic, well fleshed out character. Her impulsive nature combined with an ever present sense of hopelessness and negativity creates an interesting contrast, making her a particularly memorable character. These slightly offbeat, negative attributes are balanced by her open, loving nature towards her grandfather and D'arcy, and her willingness to make enormous sacrifices to see her loved ones safe and happy.For a large part of this book D'arcy is in two minds. Should he protect Sol and let the romantic side win out, or should he think of his future. The other characters in Plus One are vibrant and imaginatively crafted. From Sol's selfish brother, Ciel and the colorful, emotional Gigi to D'arcy's drama-queen mother, Hélène; all these characters enrich the story and made an impression on me.Filled with suspense as well as romance, Plus One is a tale of courage, sacrifice, betrayal and, ultimately, hope. This book should appeal to both YA readers as well as adults. (Ellen Fritz) | 4.0 |
| 7450 | Good ole zombie books. I got the first book for free and liked it enough to pay for the second book. I'm into it. | 5.0 |
| 7451 | The best one in the series, so far. Worth the buy!!! Meyer's juggling of fairy tales and sci-fi elements works perfectly. | 5.0 |
| 7452 | The PremiseIris Taylor moves to Austin, TX to live with her half brother Sonny, since she lost all her ties to Florida - her mother and grandmother have passed away and her other brother Will has joined the Army and is stationed in Japan. Sonny, a member of the Widows MC, gets her a job at Pins and Needles, a tattoo shop owned by Dex Locke, a "Dick" of monumental proportions from the moment Iris meets him. Iris has her secrets, and issues with getting close to people, but troubles with her loser father leads her to depending on the Widows, and she realizes that family doesn't have to be only the ones you can't choose, but the ones you can.The GoodOne of the best features of this story for me is that it isn't a cliffhanger, or a novella, but a full novel with a beginning, middle and end that takes its time to develop the relationships within.I wasn't sure what to think when I started reading this "biker" romance, since my experience has been hit or miss. Biker romances are usually dependent on a couple of things: the action/plot overriding actual character development and the shock factor - a world so different from your typical romance novel reader that it's like a train wreck that you can't look away from (Madeline Sheehan's Undeniable series comes to mind as one of the better examples of this).Additionally, some biker heroes land on the wrong side of alpha a-holes and I end up disliking one or both of the leads. I am very happy to say that I really enjoyed getting to know Iris and Dex, as well as the other characters that populate this story.Dex could have been well over the line of alpha a-holes, but through first his friendship with Iris, and eventually his love, the development of his character elevates him from the one-dimensional lead he could have been. Iris could have easily been a very frustrating heroine, yet she rides the line as well and there isn't a moment throughout that I felt played false or didn't make sense based on her history, which is revealed bit by bit.While the secondary characters aren't as fully developed as Dex and Iris, the seeds are there and I can easily see this being a series - a series I'd be eager to read.The Just OkayWhile I enjoy the fact that time is taken to develop the characters, there could have been some mild editing to tighten the story and to fix some very minor grammatical/spelling errors - though to be fair I have seen much worse, so this is a minor quibble. The obstacle/major angst portion of the plot involving the father isn't as strong as the romance and the resolution of that plot point was almost an afterthought.The Bottom LineI was pleasantly surprised by this story and I'd recommend it for those who really like character driven instead of action-packed books. I'm looking forward to seeing more from Ms. Zapata. | 5.0 |
| 7453 | Review of: The Mark of the Dragonfly, by Jaleigh Johnson.I requested this ARC book for my fifth grader. According to him the protagonist of the story is thirteen year old Piper, an orphan after her father died, who lives in a magical world on the edge of a meteor field in Scraptown Sixteen, which of course, is plagued by meteor strikes. These meteorites leave huge craters which make the world very dangerous to live in. The meteors are caused by some natural and some man-made objects. Some of the man-made objects provide Piper with the opportunity to scavenge through and recover some technology. Piper lives in a world filled with different kingdoms who rely on machinery, technology, and magic to survive. Piper has an innate ability to work with, create, and repair machinery. It also makes her want to understand where the objects originate from. Piper discovers a wounded and unconscious Anna, part machine/part human, on the edge of the meteor field, who has a dragonfly tattoo and hails from the territory of the same name. The caravan that Anna was riding in was destroyed by meteor strikes. Piper, acting on the possible opportunity to be rewarded, helps Anna recover and wants to return her to her home kingdom as her tattoo and conversations lead Piper to believe that she is under the protection of wealthy King Aron of the Dragonfly Kingdom. Using the assistance of a shape shifting boy with magical powers the trio use the 401 train to travel through the kingdoms beginning their quest to bring Anna home. Piper, and Anna help each other survive from being chased by Doloman, the other caravan survivor, who is the chief machinist and the second-most important man in the Dragonfly kingdom. Why is he after them? Do they succeed? My fifth grader classified the book as a mix of steampunk, science fiction, and high fantasy genres and found it enjoyable. Four stars. | 4.0 |
| 7454 | The ready series are truly happy ending books! The love these people have, makes the reader feel good inside! If only real life was as sexy and perfect! Who wouldn't want a wealthy, hot, sweet man to fall for them? One can dream, right? | 5.0 |
| 7455 | This book will bring tears to your eyes. Tiffany Knightly was a talented singer. Tiffany was diagnosed with lung cancer, but did not want to accept it. Tiffany was given less than a year to live. Tiffany had a 15 year old daughter, Karlie. Tiffany had several secrets that she has never disclosed, she was molested by her step-father and she did not know who Karlie’s dad was. Tiffany made a decision to move back into the house she grew up end. Excellent read, even though it was a sad story. We must trust and never doubt, Jesus will work it out. Thanks Michelle Lindo-Rice | 5.0 |
| 7456 | This book was very good. And the outcome was great . I wish there was more to read. I didn't want it to end. | 5.0 |
| 7457 | I still enjoy the main characters.There were some exciting twists and turns.As usual a fast read that held my interest. | 4.0 |
| 7458 | Great story! It's well written and has interesting characters.Totally different from the Thin veil series so it really surprised me!I hope this is a prequel because I would really want to know what happens next! | 4.0 |
| 7459 | WOW.What an incredible collection of wickedly gruesome short crime thrillers.The collection has ten amazing tales, all different but all showcasing Simon Wood's unique writing style.Although all of the stories are good, I particularly liked the first story, 'Making Ends Meet'. The idea of killing the in-laws must surely have crossed the mind of most of us at one time or another (at least, I hope it has and it's not just me), but this serves as a cautionary tale, demonstrating the consequences of such action. It really is a deliciously sinister tale with a wonderfully dark humorous twist at the end.'The Taskmasters' also stood out as an exceptional short story.It also feature 'Fender Bender'. This too is excellent, although it does appear to be a briefer version of 'The Fall Guy'. That said and done, it was enjoyable to read this shorter version of the tale.All in all, this is one of the best collections of short crime stories that I have ever read and definitely one that I would recommend to all fans of crime thrillers. | 5.0 |
| 7460 | I very much enjoy John Sandford's work, especially the Lucas Davenport series. This one, however, was a bit "out there" for me. The serial killer was as evil as any, but some of the later plot was not really to my taste. I almost read like one of those novels written after an author has passed away, by someone with much less talent. Still, it was a decent read, and I would read it again - and re-thinking, I guess I enjoyed it more than this review sounds like. | 4.0 |
| 7461 | Unexpected heroes. Evans makes 15 year old's saving the world believable. Once you start you will not put it down. | 5.0 |
| 7462 | Robin Cook doesn't miss a beat in this story. It is so real, the science so truthful. that you just KNOW this is happening somewhere, today. Recommended reading. | 5.0 |
| 7463 | this book caught and kept my attention from the very first page. I highly recommend this book. I will read it again | 5.0 |
| 7464 | Review of Driven and Fueled togetherOH MY GOSH!! Where do I even start with these two books? I have read many books and let me say I can count on one hand the books that I have been in awe with and that have left me with that oh my god I need more feeling, and these books will definitely join that list. To say I LOVED these books would be an understatement! Right from the beginning of Driven you will be sucked in and in love with Colton, I absolutely couldn’t get enough of that man and his sarcastic little mouth! Riley is a very hard working, strong, independent woman who is just disgusted with Colton and his full of himself attitude when they meet but even though she loathes him she is very drawn to him. The chemistry between the two of them is off the charts they can’t stay away from one another the only problem is Colton doesn’t do the relationship thing and Riley… well she is a good girl and doesn’t do the one night stand thing. So what should they do?The second book in this series is Fueled and let me tell you ladies after you read Driven you will be like oh my god but then when you read Fueled you will be like what the hell NO!! Sometimes in a series the second book isn’t as good as the first one however with these two the second book was absolutely as good if not better than the first and as I say this I don’t mean to take anything away from the first book at all because trust me the first book is fricking awesome but Fueled is amazing!If you have these two books currently sitting on your device or bookshelf and just haven’t gotten around to reading them, READ THEM NOW! I let them sit on my kindle for a while before I read them and I totally regret it! These were the best books I have read in a while by far and I can’t wait for Crashed (that is the third one due in March) to come out. Please, Please, do yourself a favor and read these books!!! Thank you so very much to Author K. Bromberg for writing these and bringing us Colton & Riley I can’t wait for their story to continue!5 plus stars!! | 5.0 |
| 7465 | I started my online journey in 2009 and basically was having a lot of fun creating YouTube videos, blogging and podcasting. In 2013 started getting serious about my business and invested in a coach. I began hearing terms like headlines, sales pages, swipe files and more. I began researching these terms and found out about copywriting. I immediately saw the need to gain a basic understanding of copywriting so that my business could excel. Studying copywriting became important for me. I think that this handbook is absolutely amazing and full of examples for direct mail, brochures, catalogs, sales material and even commercials. If you want to succeed in any business online you want to make sure that you are writing headlines that get attention and this book will definitely help. | 5.0 |
| 7466 | Best book I've found on the subject of obtaining and purifying water. Must read for anybody looking to go off-grid or live off the land! | 5.0 |
| 7467 | A really great Kindle read. Non-intellectual that I am, I assumed the original BBC series was a pure TV plot. Only when the American version showed up did I learn that Michael Dobbs was not only a real life person, but also an honest to goodness inner member of the Thatcher government.The BBC series was an almost page for page retelling of the three books so, if you have seen the series, there are not to many surprises in the book. Despite that, the sheer beauty of the text makes it a page turner. The only true difference is that in the BBC version, after each piece of villainy, Ian Richardson would turn sweetly to the camera and in that great oily voice calmly explain exactly what he did and why. These lectures are missing from the book. All is not lost, however. Each chapter starts with a pure political reality quote, presumably by Francis, that takes your breath away."Politics comes from the Greek word "Politico" which means the mass of people. A Tick is a small bloodsucking creature.""The Bible says many times you must forgive your enemies. Nowhere does it ever mention that you must forgive your friends."A true bummer, however, is that only the first book of the trilogy is available on kindle. This might be explained by the author's notes that this version of "House of Cards" is a new edition that has been largely rewritten and reissued in conjunction with the American Netflix version. All was not lost. After a search I was able to find the two remaining parts as used books from Amazon.As an aside, if you have not started into the Kevin Spacey remake on Netflix, I would recommend you start with the BBC original, also available from Netflix. Kevin Spacey is good in his quest for power, but Ian Richardson was incredible. You think Walter White is a villain whom you have cheer? He isn't fit to be in the same room with Francis Uquhart. | 5.0 |
| 7468 | Any review I give is just a note whether I liked or or not. I can't critique a book, just tell you whether I like it or not. | 5.0 |
| 7469 | I picked up Ramona Ausubel's collection of short stories after seeing the book appear on the NY Times 2013 Notable Books list. I had heard that this collection of short stories was different than most but WOW it certainly is. There are stories here that don't just border on but really are beyond reality. "Chest of Drawers" was probably the craziest as a husband whose wife is expecting starts to grow a chest of drawers in his own chest. In a similar story "Tributaries" people begin growing extra arms and hands which come in useful day to day albeit being a bit awkward. One story that I enjoyed a lot talks about a man with two children who rigs up a contraption to drop "snow" on people as they walk by in California thereby making it feel like Christmas. The stories are all written in a very tight manner. None of them feel as if you are having to wade through the mud while reading them although in a few the cringe factor is quite high. I highly recommend the book and think you will enjoy it a great deal. A definite departure from the standard collection of stories.. | 4.0 |
| 7470 | I LOVED this book, as did my husband. It is beautifully written and at times brought me close to tears. What a wonderful author! My husband has finished all four of the series and I am on book two, which I'm having a hard time putting down. Thank you, Kay, for gifting us this series. We can't wait to read your future books. Congratulations on a job excellently done!!! | 5.0 |
| 7471 | November moves from NYC to Tennessee after surviving a mugging. And that's about as interesting as this story gets. Any sort of conflict or excitement in the book is quickly glossed over and goes no where.This book should have only taken a day or two to read. Instead, three painful weeks later, I've finally finished.This author- I mean main character has major daddy issues. The father tricks her into working the books at his strip club and she immediately rationalizes it by saying he's the smartest, bestest man alive so those strippers are super lucky to work for him. Ummmm... Overall that relationship gave me the skeeves.You know why the main dude mistook you for your father's stripper girlfriend? Because your relationship is weird and gross.The story is told in very short, yet over detailed sentences that insert the authors personal traits to come off as a quirky, unique butterfly but it reads as fan fiction to herself.November loves dresses. November took sewing classes to make her own dresses. She wears a dress every day. Dresses can be accessorized with a jacket or earrings. November loves wearing them with flip flops. Ok, and?November took a shower. She forgot her conditioner in the car. November scolded herself for leaving her conditioner in the car.And on and on it goes, whether it's about November's love for coffee, November pumping gas, November and her favorite blue jeans that are so dark they're almost black but they're definitely not black so don't mistake them for black.She listens to rap music! She wants to go mudding! Oh that November, she's such a one of a kind dragonfly!Baby girl (gross), babe, beautiful, sis, Asher fog, dream closet; they are used so frequency in the dialogue you will need to borrow a new set of eyeballs. Yours will have rolled right out of your head. | 2.0 |
| 7472 | Not a great read . It is like the trailer in a movie, the dust cover will tell you all no need to read the book as this is about as salacious as it gets. | 5.0 |
| 7473 | When I read the reviews for The Last Days of California, I expected a coming-of-age story, but to reduce this clever, sometimes dark and often tender novel to a 'coming-of-age' story, is to do it a disservice. In Jess and her apocalypse-hungry parents and just-pregnant prettier sister Elise, Mary Miller slyly reminds us of the keen appetites and yearnings we all share -- for love, for adulation, for the whole array of American fast food, for money, for sex, for salvation, and even for damnation. On their road trip from Montgomery to destinations west, in what their father is convinced are the last days before the rapture, Jess and Elise travel their own backseat journey. But their compass points toward adventure, not the end times. Yes, there are comic and sexual episodes. And yes, there are mishaps, flat tires, swindles, a flea market, a casino--and death--along the way.But the plot is only one pleasure. Seeing life via Jess holds as many satisfactions. Because they're in high school, Jess and Elise waver between youth and adulthood. They share a hotel bed like small children, where Jess notes, Elise was "so close that she could only look into one of my eyes at a time." Jess is a fond younger sister, who doesn't want to go to heaven if Elise won't be there -- she'd rather chance a post-Armageddon earth overrun with criminals intent on stealing their food and guns. Jess ruminates that Elise, "was the only skinny one, and I was glad for it because I didn't want our whole family to be overweight--it would seem like a fundamental flaw, like something we'd never overcome." Under a bleach-scented motel sheet she recalls a tv show about pests. "The family with bedbugs had closed them up in a suitcase and carried them home from a motel just like this one. The bugs were hard and adapted to survive, moving up and down the stairs on the children's stuffed animals." And she's a casual but cunning observer. Of her parents: "My mother put a hand on the back of his neck and told him he was doing a good job, which she did when he was doing a bad job." And of her mother: "She seemed like a nice person, doing all the nice things nice people did....but when one of her best friends died, she hadn't even seemed sad about it."The real destination in this utterly satisfying story is nowhere near California—it’s an interior journey, and you'll be richly rewarded if you ride there with Jess. | 5.0 |
| 7474 | I really like how she tells the stories in her books! I really liked the characters in the first book of the series and really enjoyed finding out more about them in book two! Can't wait for the next book in the series!!! | 5.0 |
| 7475 | I knew most of stuff. The book is for the very beginner. I really learned nada.Oh well. Another learning experience. | 2.0 |
| 7476 | I expected more from this one. It's like being on a roller coaster. Your all excited on the way up. Then you hit the peak and start going down. It's all fast then suddenly over. Your left saying "that was it?" That's how I felt. I wanted more of a story. | 3.0 |
| 7477 | THIS DARK ROAD TO MERCYBy Wiley CashStoking a fire that was uniquely lit by such a great first novel A LAND MORE KIND THAN HOME would be a daunting task for any new author. Wiley Cash has been struck by lightning again with his second southern gothic tale.THIS DARK ROAD TO MERCY is almost close to perfection. Narrated in three voices, it is the story of the plight of 12 year old Easter and her younger sister Ruby orphaned after they find their mother dead of an overdose. Fleeting memories of their daddy Wade playing for a minor league baseball team is all they have to comfort themselves. Now residing at a pseudo orphanage they await possibly to be adopted by grandparents they have never met.One day out of nowhere Wade reappears and convinces them to disappear with him. Following them is a man of distinction with an agenda of his own. With a passion for vengeance completely deeply rooted in a past that both men share.When Easter is telling her story one cannot notice how truly perfect her verbiage is as a twelve year old girl. One honestly believes every line, every description, every experience is witnessed through the eyes of a twelve year old. Most authors have not been able to master that ability.Layered with the flavor of the deep south and dark and brooding as this thriller intensifies THIS DARK ROAD TO MERCY by Wiley Cash is a great read and worthy of the ranks of a great southern novel.Jim Munchel | 5.0 |
| 7478 | A lot of things happening in this book. Rescues, zombie killing, and unexpected injuries. I was expecting something big to happen at the end. However, I was not expecting what I got. I hope it turns out like Steph's incident but I don't know....looking forward to Book 4! | 5.0 |
| 7479 | I like this book because the story is about a toddler african american boy. Each time I read it to my son, he loves it because I point to his knees and he laughs. Such a cute board book. | 5.0 |
| 7480 | I could not put this book down. It is so real. This story could happen to any of us. Really loved the ending. | 5.0 |
| 7481 | **Complimentary copy provided by author for an honest review**Let Go, nice story and characters.Interesting concept and the flow is good.It's easy to understand and follow.The characters are good.Grey, a fierce fighter and a loving brother.I love how he takes things seriously especially in coming to the ones he loved.Mollie, a mysterious woman that really intrigues me.Christina, a supportive friend and I love how she treats and supports Grey in the things that she knew is best for him.She's always there for him, even in bad times.The story, I love how things started and the twist and turns on how it ended.There are times that I want to strangle Christina and Mollie but gah!!These characters made the story more interesting.Gah!! I never see that revelation coming!!It blows my mind.Love the way it ended!!Interesting and intriguing!!!Can't wait to read of this story! | 4.0 |
| 7482 | Author spends way too much time in explaining thoughts, doubts, concerns, worries. Less of this would make the otherwise interesting story move much more quickly. | 3.0 |
| 7483 | I loved this latest installment in the Vasser legacy. The twist and turns as another building scandal strikes the Vassers at the same time as Wyatt's past comes back to haunt them all is great. I really liked getting to know them better, especially Mads. I love the soap opera feel to these books.I especially enjoyed the Grant/Quinn storyline and the Mads storyline. | 5.0 |
| 7484 | except in a book like this. Beautiful photos. Allows us to look into eyes that we never will , except here. Sunglasses in a society we would not be part of. | 5.0 |
| 7485 | I bought this book for my Kindle and then realized I had already read it before. Susan Fleet is an excellent author who writes a great story. Absolution is part of a series, each part as good as the next. The plot is believable and the characters are like able and realistic, the story moves along at a rapid clip. I appreciate Fleet's style of writing in that her books are mystery thrillers but without being over the top in a gruesome way. She will keep you up nights turning the pages. Read the entire series, all available on Amazon for a wild literary ride. | 5.0 |
| 7486 | Frank Schaeffer is a superb writer and I've enjoyed many of his books, but I thought the subject matter was different. I thought it was a non fiction work, but it's a fictional one. | 4.0 |
| 7487 | I felt like too many important details were left out. Better to read about it in the Bible and get the whole story. | 3.0 |
| 7488 | I'm not sure what I appreciated more, the detailed information on the training our SEALs go through, or the details of the mission. Heartbreakingly proud to be an American. Thank you Marcus and your hero buddies for all you do and give to keep us safe at home. Excellent book. | 5.0 |
| 7489 | I'm a big believer of astrology so I'm always looking for new information on the subject. And I must admit this book blew my mind! It's a really useful book to make decisions based on your sign. I made my own decisions and work perfectly good: at work I’m more productive and in my personal life I’m much more focused on my relationships than ever. I can say I’m much happier after reading this book! I couldn't recommend this more! | 4.0 |
| 7490 | While this book has many mistakes, that didn't make the book a bad one for me. I really like reading her books and can't wait to read the next one in the series. I would suggest this book for anyone who likes to read Angel stories. Maria Rachel Hooley is a good author and I will look for more of her books when I get done with the ones I already have. | 4.0 |
| 7491 | The Wildlife-Friendly Vegetable Gardener was a fun, easy read with many organic gardening tips and suggestions offering a variety of ways to live in harmony with the environment plus plenty of cute, whimsical illustrations. The author uses her years of gardening experience on her small farm, a certified wildlife and botanical sanctuary in Colorado, as a basis for the book.The author begins by urging the gardener to observe and understand the wildlife that visit the garden, to rethink our relationship with nature. Not every bug is harmful, not every bird is destroying the crops. By observing we learn which are good and how to identify them. Those green caterpillars on your parsley? They won’t eat a lot and in a few weeks will be on their way to becoming the beautiful Swallowtail Butterfly. In my own garden I plant a few extra parsley plants especially for them and when I find a caterpillar, I move it to their plant.Becoming wildlife-friendly is not something that will happen overnight. Following the approach in this book requires patience and time to watch, wait, and learn. Take ten minutes here and ten minutes there to see what is happening around you. The author recommends keeping a journal, observe your yard, take photos – it’s time well spent in learning about your own garden.Many of the techniques mentioned in the book are probably already known to seasoned gardeners. I’ve been gardening for many years and yes, some of these have worked well for me, others were new ideas. Plant parsley around my lettuce to deter rabbits? They’ll eat the parsley instead? I’ll have to try it but if the bunnies bring their friends, the wire fence goes back up!Although I wouldn’t call this a reference book or how-to manual, it does contain a few quick reference charts and garden design suggestions. The book reads like a conversation with the author as she takes you on a journey through her garden. She explains why pollinators – bees, wasps, butterflies, beetles, hummingbirds, bats even the housefly – are so important. She warns us to plant perennials carefully and pick the right variety for our part of the country. Just because the big box store sells it doesn’t mean it’s right for your yard. Sadly I made that mistake – my apple tree has contracted fire blight; I bought the wrong variety for my area.The wildlife-friendly method of gardening is an approach that I have used for years in my own yard and I recommend it for the patient gardener. There is plenty of inspiration and information here for everyone although new gardeners will likely benefit the most. | 4.0 |
| 7492 | Owens' Celta series is fun reading while presenting a colony world where humans struggle to survive. This is a romance series but with a good dose of how humans can change on other worlds. Great commuter reading. | 5.0 |
| 7493 | Sorry, didn't like it from the beginning but kept picking it up to finish. Too wordy, too juvenile, too drawn out. I'm glad I've finished so now I can move on to one I'm actually interested in. | 1.0 |
| 7494 | The book started off a little slow for me but ended up being a really good book. I liked the characters and the storyline. Just when you think it's the end something else happens and you have to keep reading. This book gives you romance, suspense, murder and a little laughs. The ending was something I was not expecting. | 4.0 |
| 7495 | A good chronicling of Virginia Mason's journey to lean. It illustrates the long and involved history of initial inspiration, learning and the trials and tribulations of converting processes and organizational culture. For those thinking this is an easy course to take, or that it is simply the latest in corporate fads, the case of Virginia Mason will show them otherwise.The shortcomings of the book, to me anyway, is that it is mostly about the challenge and achievements of organizational change. It was fairly light on what aspects of lean/six sigma worked. I would have liked to read more about specific tools (e.g., VSM, 5 S, heijunka, kanban) and their use. Where were they successful, where did it take several tries, how can we readers learn from your experience. These are mentioned here and there, but insufficiently to help the rest of us in our own journeys.It is a useful tool for upper management. They may not be interested in the getting into the weeds. but they are interested in the time and devotion it took to change the organization. | 4.0 |
| 7496 | This book is so lovely that I have bought many others in the series. The illustrations are amazing and the pop-ups are so intricate. We love reading and exploring them. | 5.0 |
| 7497 | Love this story but the installments are not worth the price. As much as I would like to continue reading this author, I'm done after this story. $2.99 per scene is a rip off! | 2.0 |
| 7498 | Down to earth, well written christian novel. It shows you that even Christians have their faults and are not perfect. Great book! | 5.0 |
| 7499 | I really have enjoyed reading the five Grayson brothers stories and cannot wait until the next one comes out in July. I read all of them within a week as I could not put them down! | 5.0 |
| 7500 | Starts out predictable, turns unexpected and then runs away with your imagination! Loved it and look forward to the sequel! | 5.0 |
| 7501 | This book started as a thrill ride and didn't disappoint. The characters were revealed and built upon and they kept you moving throughout the story. This is a definite add to your reading list! | 4.0 |
| 7502 | Entertaining and amusing. Sometimes a bit tedious with repetitiveness but overall a relaxing brainless re ad with a few historical facts thrown in. | 4.0 |
| 7503 | This book was as good as the rest of them if not better. It will make you laugh and cry all in the page. Can't wait for the sixth and final installment although I wish the story didn't have to end. | 5.0 |
| 7504 | I really enjoyed the premise of this book. When I stumbled across it, I was really excited to find a different kind of read. It seems so many ya romance right now follow much the same formula only the names have changed (to protect the innocent ha!). And it was wonderfully different in setting and plot. It was very emotional and I could feel the characters pain. There were many good points. As I said, the plot was exciting and well thought out. The writing had a good flow. The chemistry between the h/h was out of this world. What truly wrecked it for me was that it did follow one very common formula in so many books I've read lately. The hero was so irrevocably in love with the heroine, that in the time it took to work their relationship out he slept with girl after girl. He was in so so much pain in his true love for her he had a terrible time keeping himself out of bed with any girl available! He even takes one home right in front of our girl! Yes, they were not technically "together" so you can't label him a cheater, but I'm really tired of reading this plot line. Oh, right - but they meant nothing to him! He loved - loved I say, our girl! Please authors, hear me NOW! This is not attractive. Yes, we want to have the hero proven to us to be sexy and irresistible but can someone please write me a book bf that has just a bit of honor? Do men really do this? As women, when we are in love - we don't want anyone else. All the men I have been blessed to know in my life that had some small amount honor seemed to feel the same way. So please, please stop this trend ! You ruined an absolute 4 to 4.5 star read for me. | 3.0 |
| 7505 | This book, which takes place between Blake Crouch's first and second books, deals with teenagers who are old enough to have strong memories of the world before coming to town and therefore have dreams of leaving without knowing why they can't - unlike the adults who are staying for their children and the young kids who do not remember another world. The main character, Carrie, is particularly interested in seeing what's beyond town, and Sheriff Burke has to keep her from the truth. I recommend this book as a good Kindle Worlds fan addition to the Wayward Pines canon. | 5.0 |
| 7506 | Was a wonderful read. Enjoyed every page, sentence and word.Had some easy teary times, but smoothed out to be so real life.Enjoyed and will recommend to a friend. | 4.0 |
| 7507 | As a huge fan of Carly Phillips I can't believe she wrote this. I can't believe I actually finished it - and only did it out of respect for her other books. The main heroine is boring and flip floppy in every other paragraph. It read like this.... blah blah blah..... no I changed I mind.... blah blah blah... no I changed my mind again. Same crap in EVERY chapter. Don't waste your time. Try any other of her books than this one. | 1.0 |
| 7508 | One of my favorite things about this book is that it's actually set during the school year. So many YA novels are summertime-themed (*cough*guilty*cough*) so it's refreshing to see one that actually deals with school, classes, and other aspects of a teenager's life. The MC, Wren, sets out on a mission to win the lead role in the school play, with nerves and ambitions like any other teenage girl, but on the side, her real passion is interior design/decorating. One of the coolest things about Wren is her liking for/talent in woodshop class. It's so opposite of everything girly, but it works for her, and it really plays into the depth of her character.Wren it put to the test after her aunt, the school's play director, quits - and she has to take over the school play. I don't want to spoil the book, but I loved the interactions between Wren and Derek. Their dynamic - within the realm of the play and outside of it - was great, and I loved how she tried to place her own feelings about him rather than assuming his reputation was legit. They weren't without conflict, but the ending of this book was incredibly sweet. If I had to find a word to describe this book, I'd go with "cute" because it's just adorable and fun and everything that contemporary YA novels should be. Wren's personal growth and accomplishments over the course of the novel along with well-rounded characters makes this a great read for YA fans of all ages! | 5.0 |
| 7509 | Wonderful Steven King. I swear he never writes a bad book. Great story and couldn't put it down! Surprising ending right in line with King's genre. | 5.0 |
| 7510 | May it's the pressure of the TV series but this book seemed more forced than his earlier works. I wondered if there would be another King and Maxwell. When Baldacci leaves a character they are usually gone | 4.0 |
| 7511 | I read a ton, mostly nonfiction. THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ. This is a summary of everything in life | 5.0 |
| 7512 | A copy of this book was provided by the author via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.This review is courtesy of The Storybook KingdomThe second I read the X-Men comparison I was sold. You add in a murder mystery, and I am more than sold. Fortunetely this book delivered and I devoured it in less than a day.Tessa isn’t your normal 16 year old girl, she’s a Varient. She’s able to mimic the appearance of anyone she touches. Working for a secret government division Tessa is sent on her first mission. She’s to take on the life of the latest victim of a serial killer to find out their identity. Her mission turns out to more than she’s ready for as Tessa deals with secrets, lies, and being a teenage girl seeing what it’s like to be normal for the first time in her life.I loved everything about this book. It grabbed my attention from the beginning and held on to it until the very end. Tessa was incredibly easy to relate to even though she was dealing with not so everyday problems. She also had to deal with normal teenage feelings and problems along with the problems that came with being a Varient. Tessa, although unsure of herself, proves to be a braver and stronger as the book goes on. She’s determined to prove herself to prove herself and as agent and to not let anyone down. All of this just made Tessa even more likeable.The murder mystery held it’s own within the book. There were lots of twists and turns, and when I was positive I knew who the real killer was, I was entirely surprised. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out what the killer’s motive was until it was all revealed. I’m usually good at this stuff. I was a lot of crime dramas. The reveal was exciting,and I wasn’t sure how it was all going to turn out.As for Alec and his relationship with Tessa, I’m a bit on the fence about it. I feel like I didn’t get to know enough about Alec to really get a feel for him and his feelings for Tessa. I’m also confused about some of his actions toward her. Hopefully this will be resolved in the next book. Either way, I loved Tessa and the story enough to overlook it.If you’re looking for a combinations of X-Men, Veronica Mars, and maybe a bit of Criminal Minds then this is definitely the book for you. It so happens that I love all of those so this was definitely a book I loved. I can’t wait to see what happens to Tessa in the next book. | 5.0 |
| 7513 | Simple read and excellent high interest for preteens and older to practice thinking, coping skills and problem solving deductions. Would recommend, especially for fluency and computation in reading. | 5.0 |
| 7514 | This book by far is a Great Read both authors who are amazing and also the best at what they do. Delano Johnson and Callie Johnson keep doing what you do and I will keep supporting the both of you. Y'ALL DID THE DAMN THANG on this one. Can't wait for your other books. | 5.0 |
| 7515 | This book tells you how to get your story out to the public. It has all the details. If you want to self publish this is your book. Personally, when I'm finished with my book I'm going to self publish with amazon.In God we trust.Pat | 4.0 |
| 7516 | A good read. Kept my interest. If you like the zombie type stories, this one is good. Give it a try. | 5.0 |
| 7517 | Like 'Killing Sarai' this book was dark and emotional. There is drug smuggling, abuse, captive women etc. we have a criminal who becomes a hero. A really riveting series. I enjoyed them all so much. A great ending- | 4.0 |
| 7518 | What a read. 3 brothers, who started life is a test-tube, genetically engineered to create the ultimate soldier. Strong, sexy, skilled and stubborn, these men have a fight on for survival and 'Forgotten Sins' is Shane Dean's story and a fabulous introduction to the brothers and their plight.I devoured it. With passion, action, fight and intrigue it's a busy book, but is paced well and flows perfectly. When Shane wakes up in a hospital bed with amnesia, the wife he left broken-hearted isn't quite so forgiving. Josie may be trying to forget their past, but he is hell-bent on remembering...Shane and Josie have a superb chemistry filled with passion, intimacy, suspense and surprises. Their journey is truly a captivating read and is touching and heartfelt with moments that make you smile. Shane's older brothers Matt and Nate play a large part and it is evident that there is much much more to come. Thankfully I don't have to wait.A book I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. | 5.0 |
| 7519 | I say forgettable because, while reading this novel, I had faint recollections of virtually every passage, telling me I had read the story at some earlier period. So, it's not a bad novel, it's just...forgettable.I do like the Windham family and I thoughtWorth Lord Of Reckoning (Lonely Lords Book 11)was a beautiful, beautiful story. Also, the two stories of the duke and duchess. I was all set to be crazy about this one, too.The family dynamics were entertaining and carried the story for me. The story itself was okay, but plodding. Anna's Big Secret made her look like a fool or a wimp; I can't decide.Note to author: The incessant references to "cold lemonade," "iced...," were, no doubt, written to impress upon me, the ignorant reader, that this was a wealthy household. Yes, yes, even I am aware of, "...The rich have ice in the summertime..." You might consider that sometimes a whisper can be louder than a roar. I rather resent being insulted by an author.Those who abhor anachronisms (coffee table...really?) may not enjoy this tale. You must also be prepared for gallons of lemonade with LOTS of sugar (wealthy, you know,) and marzipan by the ton. I waded through these obstacles in hopes of reading the same lyrical prose with which WORTH was written. Alas, not to be.Fortunately, the author only descended into the *F* word a couple of times. Neither scene was essential to the story, so I skimmed/skipped. But why does GB, with her command of the language, feel compelled to swim in the gutter?At the end of the day, all that saw me through to the end were the accounts and dialogues of the family members. And I wanted Gayle to somehow have a hea. | 3.0 |
| 7520 | This is a great book full of facts and useful information regarding the use of the mobile phone. I must admit I haven't thought about it much as I don't spend hours glued to my phone unlike my kids who are on theirs constantly. I am now encouraging them to read the book so that they are aware of the possible hazards of being on the phone for hours at a time.Thanks for the info and the heads up. | 5.0 |
| 7521 | The overall complexity of the storyline, detailed descriptions regarding botany and the method in which the tale was interwoven together at the end, all deserve 5 stars. However, I found myself wishing I found this a very long 500+ page novel could be revised, while maintaining the integrity of the beginning and end of the novel making the story flow since at times I felt like when you see a three hour movie you think would have been perfect in two hours. Lastly, as a die hard optimist, I really would've loved to leave the book with more joy, a series of things going perfectly right for Alma finally in her life and the tidbit we get at the end doesn't meet that mark in my humble opinion. | 4.0 |
| 7522 | Very informative and helpful with all the little hints that most books would leave out | 5.0 |
| 7523 | I'd read everything that Julie Klassen has written except this debut novel, and honestly, I don't know what to feel after finishing it. The book was very enlightening to what this time period was really like. Also, the story was very interesting as I finished it quickly. However, it was extremely emotional on so many levels. The story was complicated as far as what the characters faced while still believable. I just found the book troubling overall. For a story with twists and turns from this author and time period without oppressive drama (even if this drama was reality for many "back in the day"), then I'd recommend The Silent Governess or The Maid of Fairbourne Hall instead. | 3.0 |
| 7524 | I have thoroughly enjoyed this book, King, as well as the other two stories in this trilogy. They need to be read in order, first Prophet, then Judge, then King, but the continuity of the stories is worth the effort.King follows the other two seamlessly; a logical continuation of the story begun with Prophet. The author does a very good job reworking some of the best stories in the Old Testament into her fantasy world and gives a fresh look at what it takes to follow your Creator, wherever He may lead.Loved it. Highly recommend the series. | 5.0 |
| 7525 | I enjoyed meeting a new pack. The opening chapters grabbed me and I was hooked. The story was complete but the villain is still out there, so I'll be looking for the next installment. | 4.0 |
| 7526 | Interesting twists await the reader in this tale of revenge. The hunter becomes the one to lose if he stays the course he planned. Great romance and dialobie. | 5.0 |
| 7527 | I enjoyed this book. It was light and easy reading, and kept me interested from start to finish. I would recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 7528 | as usual this is an true bridges storyExcellent reading It may seem a little far fetched but the story flows and holds ones interest. | 5.0 |
| 7529 | I've become enamored of jelly rolls, recently. It means one less step in piecing quilts, speeding up the process; and it ensures that at least ONE part of the cutting-fabric-out process has been accurately done. But using the packages of 40 2.5"-wide strips requires a specific design sense, and I've found the books by Pam and Nicky Lintott to be reliable guides. (Note that Amazon now carries some jelly roll fabrics, in case you're a long way from a quilt store.)This book has a fun premise, at least for those of us who want to make smaller quilts (e.g. small enough to comfortably quilt on a home sewing machine). You take one jelly roll, split it into two batches of 20 strips, add background fabric, and make two not-quite-related quilts. For example, the "Playmates" pattern creates a quilt that's 43"x58", using 20 strips, 1.5 yards of fabric for sashing and border, and 16" of fabric for binding. Its companion "Fairy Steps" is 47"x54" and uses 1.5 yards for sashing, borders, and binding.While the 18 designs in this book are essentially interchangeable (that is, all use 20 strips, not 17-and-23 or whatnot, which would leave you a few short), by making these in sets you can see the different moods created from the same jelly roll. For example, "Spinning Tops" and "Train Tracks" both use a jelly roll called "Spring Fever;" the "Snapdragon" and "Fairy Steps" designs are shown using a Moda jelly roll called "Three Sisters Martinique." If nothing else, it helps me improve my "Hmm, what would I do with that?" design sense. (Even though some of the fabrics are not quite my own taste.)So far, I made one quilt, the aforementioned Snapdragon (with nine-patch blocks and snowball blocks). It has turned into a LOVELY baby quilt, at 38"x50" (or less; I decided against the outer border); I'd post a photo but the baby's mom hasn't seen it yet and we must keep SOMETHING a surprise. As it turned out, the roll I picked up at my local quilt shop was only half a jelly roll, so things actually worked out for the best. (Now I have no guilt about needing to do something with the other half a of a jelly roll.)If you have any experience quilting, the instructions are reassuringly easy to follow. (I would not choose this as my first quilting project, despite the relative ease of piecing, as the authors do take some knowledge for granted; but it'd be good for a third or fourth project.) The quilt top went together easily, in a happily puttery weekend project sort of way.The one disappointment with the Lintott's books is in the actual quilting. They do everything on a long-arm in an all-over design, and offer no suggestions on how to quilt the quilt. Among the reasons I'm so pleased with my Snapdragon is that I did a lot more quilting, beyond the basics (with a motif in the middle of each snowball block). I wish they offered more suggestions on the quilting side of things.Still, I'm glad I bought this book. I'm sure to make more quilts from it! | 5.0 |
| 7530 | This book had waaaay too much detail about European Economics to interest me that much. Also, too many complicated characters, locations, names - did not feel like a mystery book - more a history/economics lesson | 3.0 |
| 7531 | Please come out with a new one. I cannot wait!!!!!ALL HIS BOOKS ARE THE BEST!!!PLease come one out soon | 5.0 |
| 7532 | "The Book Thief" tells a story of Nazi Germany with Death as the narrator. This devise makes the story more moving if that's possible. The main character is a young German girl who becomes the foster child of a poor couple. We follow her growth and adjustment to her new surroundings with the horrors of World War II exploding around her.The title comes from her passion for books after her foster father teaches her to read in their dilapidated basement. I don't want to go further into the rest of the plot. I'm aware that "The Book Thief" has been made into a movie but there's no way a movie can capture the feeling and emotions wrapped into this book . I believe this is one of the best books I've ever read. | 5.0 |
| 7533 | Kate and Henry - a wonderful couple, and their story was quite as emotionally wrenching as in the first book. However, I'm not a big fan of flashback chapters (takes me out of the flow somehow), and Kate was a personality with very strong emotions indeed!I liked that Donaldson had a markedly different setting for her 2nd novel, with quite different heroines. However I didn't quite empathize as much with Kate's emotional desperation and yearnings (as much as with Marianne's). Still, the story and characters were strong enough to keep me reading right to the end in 1 night. Can't wait for the next book! | 4.0 |
| 7534 | After this night5 fan-freaking-Tastic starsOMG what an ending to this serial series. I love Clay! Where can I find one of my own? And I need a Purple Snow Globe!!Julia is trying to find a way to have Clay in her life and keep her secret! Things are coming to am end. She was given a deadline and now she either pays up or gets severely injured. She still doesn't want to open up to anyone. What will she do? Lose Clay? Or finally confess her secrets?Clay needs Julia, but hates liars. He tries to forget her, but her can't. She is never far from his thoughts even though she is clear across the country from him. Will he pursue a relationship with her even though he thinks she is like his ex? Or will he open his heart and find real love?This is an amazing series. I instantly fell in love with Clay and Julia and wanted them both to have their HEA!! I cannot wait for more books by Lauren Blakely!! She is becoming one of my go to authors when I need to get out of a book slump!! | 5.0 |
| 7535 | My kids enjoy this story. It also has a very good lesson. My 4yr and 2yr old now know all about bad habits as well as the fact that telling lies is not a good dhabit. | 5.0 |
| 7536 | It may have been a short story, but it kept me reading all the way to the end. Kept me on the edge of my seat, wanting to see what happened next. Will definitely be reading it again and again!! | 5.0 |
| 7537 | Although there are much more indepth books avaliable on the topic this is an excellent place to start. In addition, the support offered by the website is very valuable and detailed. I love the information about all of the "Make Your Own" mixes, seasonings, etc. | 3.0 |
| 7538 | Grant and Harlow were such a great add to the Rosemary Beach series. Aside from having great main characters, you get just enough of the side characters from previous novels in this series. I loved the back story on Slacket Demon and Kiro.Take a Chance was a great read but I can't get over the fact that I have to hang on this cliff for 7 months. I love reading several books in a series with different characters as long as each book has completion. I knew there was a "to be continued" when I started reading and it stillmade me mad. i definitely recommend reading this book but you may want to wait and read both together. | 4.0 |
| 7539 | It is something about the quiet old guy in the novels that draws me to a book, this book was a very good read | 4.0 |
| 7540 | This is the second Black book I've read. Mainly what I like about them is the writing, which is often wonderful. Too bad Quirke didn't get to confront Andy. | 4.0 |
| 7541 | This is a new author to me, and I loved it!!! Pick this one up, you will love it! Amen | 5.0 |
| 7542 | "Batman Beyond" is a fun movie. It features Anne Hathaway as Catwoman, and she, the character and the actress, is always a big plus. As with some, but not all, of the current group of super hero movies, it gets too convoluted at times. I enjoyed it more the second time I watched it. Not just because she's pretty, but because she is an interesting and enigmatic character, and always has been from the first beginnings of her appearances, Catwoman should have been featured much more. Had I paid money to see this in a theater, I would have felt cheated, because it is so hard to follow. Having it at home, and being able to watch it more than once, I do think it's a pretty good movie. | 4.0 |
| 7543 | Such a great story that will pull you right in and leave you on the edge of your seat and leave you guessing. You will not be disappointed. This story is hot hot hot! | 5.0 |
| 7544 | Loved it | 5.0 |
| 7545 | Mine son really enjoys reading these books....and it's one way to get him to stop playing Minecraft ;-) Your MInecraft addict will love it too I'm sure. I'd rather have them reading. | 5.0 |
| 7546 | The "mystery" is complex and at times challenging to follow due to the time sequence fluctuating back and forward. It`s interesting enough to make the effort worthwhile. But, the real story of this installment of the series is the difficulties encountered by military veterans trying to resume civilian life. This is something all of us need to be educated about and remember. | 4.0 |
| 7547 | I admit I grew up on the Disney version of the story. I don't know if they added characters but the cartoon seemed to have a lot more depth than this book. This version characters are missing the story jumps like chapters are missing, it made it rather disappointing and confusing not the enjoyable fantasy ride I was expecting. | 2.0 |
| 7548 | Mencken is often very funny, but it's necessary to leap over his era-based sexism and racism. This book is composed of short bits, observations, little stories. Entertaining if you can forgive his love of Herbert Spencer and all things "white male superior." | 4.0 |
| 7549 | Easy reading and always a good woven mystery. Very believe able characters. I'm ready for more. And BookBub books are bargains | 5.0 |
| 7550 | I am a bit technologically challenged. But this book was written in simple easy to understand language. The author built a good knowledge base before going to the next level of instruction. The missing star was more a matter of what I wanted than what was given. For someone more in tune with the present state of social media this book would have likely have given all that it promised in its ttitle. As it is it gave me many ideas and a better understanding of what was involved in blogging. | 4.0 |
| 7551 | Kept me reading for several days nonstop. Recommend it highly. Women have truly towed the line through history! Very good characterization of life then and the ever enduring hardships of the females who lived then. A must read! | 5.0 |
| 7552 | Wonderful elementary and middle-school level book. Highly recommended.The protagonist is an eighth grader who has lost her mother to an alien invasion.The book takes the form of an essay being written by the girl to explain what Smekday really means to her... The winner will have their essay included in a time capsule to be opened 100 years in the future.So Gratuity ("Tip") Tucci begins her story. She's funny, witty, and mature, while still having the light-heartedness and hopefulness of a, well, a middle-schooler.She first goes into the "what happened"... then the "what next" when her teacher urges her to include more personal reflection.Tip, her alien (Boov) compadre, "J-Lo" and her cat all set out to first save themselves and then to save the world.It's light, fun, quick, and cute. It's original, thoughtful, and funny. Well-populated by a wide variety of characters with their own personalities, this book is a gem that I'm glad I've discovered!Definitely recommend for elementary (high level) and middle school readers looking for something new...FOUR of five stars. | 4.0 |
| 7553 | Every American should read this book if for any reason to understand the great sacrifices our troops give for us. This country needs to return to its roots and stand strong together and support our service men and women. | 5.0 |
| 7554 | To be honest I love Jaclyn's books, but this one left me wanting. I am a huge fan of all her books but The Sage was a bit boring and hard to get through. I am anxiously waiting for the next book from Jaclyn. I will not give up on her. | 3.0 |
| 7555 | Another five star award for Mr. Erik Schubach! In this epic slow burn love story, Erik again creates memorable characters and turns the reader's view of blind people into something to be remembered. A lot of us take sight for granted, but Erik captures the essence of blindness so completely, it's stunning. Combining that with his nearly legendary way of spinning a love story, it's truly a wonder and a work of art in itself. Now if SmartCanvas was an actual project, the unsighted community could experience much more than ever thought possible. Spinning with loved characters and bringing some of the old ones in adds light and more love to this story, with the absolute perfect type of ending - in love. | 5.0 |
| 7556 | I loved everything about this book! And the recipes are delightful! I only wish The Indigo Tea shop and Theo Browning were real so I could be there in person. | 5.0 |
| 7557 | You never know what you're going to get when you pick up a science fiction novel from an unknown author that you've never read (or even heard of) before. This book showed up on my recomended list from Amazon. I read the brief write up and it sounded like something that I would enjoy. So I took the chance and purchased it.The books starts out well enough. It's first half is very reminicent of some of the Steve Alten "Meg" novels. Basically while searching for oil, scientists discover a hidden cave system three miles under the Earths surface. In that cave system lies an acient sea that has been completely separated and protected from the outside world. And in this secret sea, we find another secret.....Predator X.The main character of the book is Megan. The story is told from her perspective. She is some sort of geologist and when the first team of explorers to the hidden sea turns up missing she jumps at the chance to join the rescue team.This book is great for two reasons. First, Megan's character is so believable - both in her actions and in her dialog - that the story reads like a first person account of something that actually happened. It gives the story a very "real" feel to it. Second, about halfway through the book, the plot thickens......and then thickens some more.....and then more again. What starts off as an unsuspecting fish story, blows up into a full-on science fiction romp. By the time you get to the end of the book, you've completely given up on trying to guess what's happening next. The ending is refreshing because it's not where you expect Waller to go with it.My only slight knock on the book is its title. The story is so much larger than the surviving Pliosaur at the bottom of the prehistoric sea. Maybe that was intentional on Waller's part so as not to give away the major plot twists hidden later in the book....but I can't help but feel that there is a better title out there for this one. Regardless, this book is fun and absolutely worth the read for anyone who enjoys a good science fiction story. I will absolutely read C.J. Waller again. Very nicely done. | 5.0 |
| 7558 | This was a good book. It was a little wordy for my liking, but good anyway. I enjoyed the plot and the characters. I enjoyed the friendship of the guys from 5th street gym. The many times they mentioned Bianac's big Brown eyes was a little to much. But the romance was good and the story overall was good. | 3.0 |
| 7559 | The paranormal book is about Faes (empaths) and Lycans. Ms. Charles has created a society of shifters who have their own government to help them exist in the human world in safety. The pack mentality and laws are interesting and help shape the characters. She makes you care about the heroes and loath the villains. I must admit I am pretty good at figuring out a mystery. I knew there was more going on but did not have it figured out correctly. I loved that! The love story between Eve and Rafe is good, conflict stated and then Damian is thrown in there to add a little dash of a love triangle.Nice to revisit some old friends from previous books. Looking forward to last two books. As stated in other reviews the books are free except the last one Road to Redemption, which is a continuation of Damian's story, for on 2.99. Well worth the price. Can't wait to read it. He has a way of creeping into your heart. Would have paid for all after reading the first one. I highly recommend this series to anyone who likes paranormal/werewolf genre. | 5.0 |
| 7560 | Great book for children I wish I had such a book when I was young. I hope to read it to many children and it is good for adultshe is a great positive author | 5.0 |
| 7561 | This was a really good book from a first time author. I really liked the flow of the book from "lust at first sight" to misunderstandings to growing up and finally to being with the one you love. There weren't much magic in this book so the title can be misleading but it's basically a story about a girl finding what she wants in life after a few bad dates and ends up with the one she should be with.Some parts were funny, some parts were sweet, and most parts I wanted to shout at the main character (Abby) to stop being so timid and say something to the guy she really loves.There were some parts of the book I glossed over as the details weren't that important to what I was reading, but I suppose the author put them in there to show the reader how Abby was growing up, learning, and owning up to it.So if you want a light yet detailed book about love, friendship, and growing up, I think you'll enjoy this book too. | 4.0 |
| 7562 | For the most part The Masked Heart follows the Regency romance formula: dashing, but jaded hero plus beautiful girl with a secret multiplied by familial obligations and complications = convoluted action leading to the inevitable HEA. The exception in TMH is the unusual career choice of the heroine, Blaine, to become an actress to support her family. Admittedly, I raised my eyebrow when reading this as acting would likely have been the next to last choice of a lady of quality in the Regency era. To her credit the author, through Blaine's own ruminating, acknowledges this and still manages to make this plot device work. Because of this I almost gave this story a 4 star rating.What earned it three instead of four stars is the authors tendency to have sticky and potentially dangerous situations work out too neatly and too easily with no attendant consequences. I would have liked a little more tension. I also felt that the author's choice of names for her central characters, Blaine and Drew, seemed a little too modern. I realize that this may be a picky criticism, but I had that thought several times as I was reading. All-in-all, it's not a bad read, it's just not a great read. | 3.0 |
| 7563 | I loved every single one of these books!! Each of them making me want a Navy Seal all my own! :) sometimes a little adventure never hurt somebody.. And I definitely felt like I was on an adventure. Loved every minute of this anthology :) | 5.0 |
| 7564 | Unlike the Griffin translation this edition, which is from the late 19th century, intermixes the text and the commentary. In a way that's good because it's easier to associate the text to the commentary, but sometimes the commentary isn't all that good or insightful. | 4.0 |
| 7565 | As a fan of the sci-fi genre I'm impressed by the author's worldbuilding and the unique premise seen in this story. From the vividly depicted variety of alien species to the advanced scientific technology it was easy to become immersed in this story. As the first book in a series it laid some compelling groundwork for future stories that leave me excited for what's to come.Along with the intriguing and eye-catching scientific background there's a compelling and steamy romance between two very different people, people whose existence is frowned upon but have found a purpose in the military. After the bloody end to her previous placement in a squad, the truth about Yoland was discovered and the importance of her ethnicity and the hormones she secretes leads to her being blackmailed. She's chosen to be in a new squad that knows of how her previous assignment ended with each member going out of their way to ignore the potent pheromones she gives off, almost treating her delicately and brotherly. Yoland is scared of the potency of the pheromones she gives off and dreads being touched because of the loss of control that overtakes her body. It's hard to know what's real when her body so easily betrays her. She can be seen as a strong-willed woman in most cases but when it comes to her genetics things are beyond her control and I ached for her in those situations. Everyone wanted to take advantage of her hormones, from the scientists who wanted to collect her pheromones to combat disease to those men who tried to violate her. Through it all, she had to keep the truth of her heritage hidden as it's illegal and places her family in jeopardy and lead her to doing whatever necessary to keep them safe.Dog is an intimidating man with his larger than life looks. Behind these looks hides a man full of loyalty, a protector of the weak and downtrodden, someone honorable yet able to admit that when he sees something he wants he goes after it. Yoland is exactly what he wants the moment he sees her and he unleashes a sensual onslaught to claim her. He's a powerful man used to taking control and Yoland becomes his perfect match as his Alpha hormones call to her Prime ones. At no time does he take her against her will as he's sworn to keep her safe and his honor won't let him sway.Theirs is a relationship full of twists and turns, as is the storyline and who's on the side of good and who has nefarious deeds in mind. The romance is hot and nicely incorporated into the action that sometimes dragged though, especially early on. There's a lot of characters introduced throughout the story that sometimes caused confusion, though some were immensely appealing and leave me wanting to see more of them. Ultimately this was a satisfying story vividly depicting the best of what sci-fi can be. The storyline was compelling and though there's completion at the end there's still room for more storytelling and I'm greatly anticipating what the future brings! | 4.0 |
| 7566 | I have been either watching or reading her material for years, her and I have similar backgrounds.. so I find her perspective quite helpful to me because it hits home alot. but mostly her stories and teachings encourage me and give me hope. | 5.0 |
| 7567 | This is a awesome book I loved every page. The suspense the thrill of it all.. The best book I read this year | 5.0 |
| 7568 | I love nick despite his flaws. He is a character that hides his kindness, and compassion. Daisy is naive but that is not a bad trait it's just as it is. The story of the girl fleeing her prison and the guy who carries his prison within himself. They are more alike than they even know. The story is dramatic and I couldn't put it down no matter what. | 5.0 |
| 7569 | The first book I read from him, causing me to buy all his other books and enhancing my Christian walk. | 5.0 |
| 7570 | Let me start by saying I am a big fan of Chiaverini's Elm Creek Quilt series. I own every one of the books in the series and have read them all more than once. My particular favorites are the books dealing with the early history of the family so I was really looking forward to Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker. I am having a difficult time staying with the book. I don't feel engaged by the characters and the writing seems very bland. I am not going to give up on the book. I have put it aside and will start it over again later in hopes of discovering the author I admire. I am hoping it was just me not being in the mood for the book and not the book being a disappointment. | 3.0 |
| 7571 | Starting just over three years ago I spent two of those years losing 90 pounds. I KNEW diets didn't work for me so I lost the weight by eating like a person of 'normal' weight. I did however.....watch portion size. I lost the weight pretty slow and did get an exercise bike which I've been on six days out of seven (min. 45 minutes).Six years ago I developed Grave's Disease which resulted in the loss of my thyroid. Because of the loss of my thyroid I'm on synthetic thyroid - for the rest of my life. Thyroid hormone controls metabolism and once I get stressed.....my metabolism goes off kilter. This is where I've been for the past six months and I've regained 20 of my 90 pounds. Last week I had the 'usual' blood test for thyroid level (TSH). I'm on the low end but it's still acceptable to the medical community - regardless of how I feel (fatigued, little energy, and I don't want to do a thing!). My level being low means I'm running a bit hyperactive - but OFF.....is OFF. I feel crummy. I'm also COLD - much of the day.Anyway......I'm desperate to get back to where I was and this book gives me hope but I'm just not sure how to execute a plan. I don't want to go crazy with food but in fact keep myself to the plan of eating like a person of 'normal' weight. For the past six months this has resulted in a weight gain (damn thyroid!). When I see my Endocrinologist this May (they cannot see me before then - too booked-up) I'm planning to ask if I can change over to a natural thyroid medication - and get away from synthetic - hopefully. I know the doctor won't like this but I've read enough about this subject and hope to give him a good argument on the matter.I've taken my waking temperature for a week and it averaged 96.8 - never over 97. I'm going to take some of what this book professes and hope it warms me up AND helps my metabolism (which is sluggish at best and controlled by synthetic hormones). As far as the stress factor? I'm working on that and know in time, it'll resolve by itself. Therefore; I must work on handling the stress better.Thank you Matt Stone. You've put some fresh new ideas on the table.......and I'm ready for radical because 'scientific' approaches have never worked for me and I've spent a life-time with weight issues before being diagnosed with Grave's Disease. I'm sick of the battle. I very much appreciate your style of writing which I find quite compelling and snarky. | 5.0 |
| 7572 | The author is not a dietician and the recipes were not very healthy. Most had added sugar. Skip this book for your children. | 2.0 |
| 7573 | So, I was in the mood to read something different, and I’ve have this book sitting on my Kindle for a while. After thinking, “how much more different can you get than a post-apocalyptic octopus shifter story?” I said WTH…I’ve only heard good things, I’ll give it a shot. I’ll admit, I didn’t know if the whole octopus thing would work for me, or if I’d just be weirded out by it, but…HOLY CRAP! I am in love with everything about this story!We have Teagan Moss, who is a human ambassador, as well as a kick-@$$ female, and in no way your typical damsel in distress. Someone has taken her, strapped a bomb to her, and thrown her into the ocean, and that really pisses her off. Thankfully, Ariston Dago (a Dagonite sentry) isn’t too far away, and is able to save her before she is swallowed up by the creepy creatures down below.There is an immediate connection between the two that neither can explain. Ari doesn’t know why he’s feeling the way he is towards the human, but he will do whatever it takes to keep her safe. Teagan tries to fight her feelings and focus on who tried to kill her and why, but those feelings soon prove to be too much to ignore. Maybe just one round and she’ll have him out of her system? Not with those talented tentacles, to say the least…I love the world the author created for us, and while everything was very different and there was a lot of new world to explore, she made it very easy to keep up with everything. Eternal Echoes is a very action-packed, fast-paced story of love, destiny, politics, change, and a male and female lead that both kick @$$ and take names. Give it a shot, you won’t be disappointed! | 5.0 |
| 7574 | Let's Sew Together by Rubyellen Bratcher is inspiration in book form. I have been craving a new book to give me the push that I needed to get back into sewing and this book did just that for me. I could not put it down because I just had to read all the patterns and to see all the beautiful pictures of her girls in action. I know this because I am a huge fan of many years of Rubyellen, better known as Cakies, and her families many adventures. It was happy news when she debuted this sewing book because all of her sewn crafts hav been big hits for me and her followers. I even ran out to the craft store to buy yards of fabric and supplies to create some of the many easy patterns she has shared in this book. The directions are completly doable and she gives amazingly easy followable directions. Bratcher even gives tips and those can work magic. I can not wait to replicate many of these patterns and gift them to a few of my favorite little girls. I received this book for free from Blogging for Books for this review. | 5.0 |
| 7575 | this book was great - filled with suspense- drama and smooth reading - one of the books you start reading and really can't wait to see what the results are going to be - recommend it highlythis is one the best ones I have read by Mike Wells | 5.0 |
| 7576 | I loved this book from start to finish. Bree is sweet and endearing while Archer is a beautiful but isolated soul. Watching their love blossom was so enjoyable! I would definitely recommend. | 5.0 |
| 7577 | This entire series is great. I love Paul Doiron books, especially this series. Set in Maine, our home-state, Paul captures Maine perfectly and we enjoyed this read! | 5.0 |
| 7578 | I liked this well written story, the first one I've read by this author. There are some minor problems with editing - a few missing words, wrong pronouns, etc..., but nothing that seriously detracts from the story. The lead characters are interesting, complex, well rounded people with the supporting characters contributing to the richness of the plot and the main character's lives as fully fleshed friends and family.The banter and chemistry between Sam and Mel is well written, as is the sarcasm. The love that Sam has for his uncle Tommy and vise versa is also well done-the two tough guys trying not to get too mushy. I absolutely loved Sam the ladies man's horror at being groped on the street by strange women in response to his "Mr Right" ads, and also Mel's barely concealed jealousy at the women who were doing the groping. I also loved the descriptions of Mel's dog and his pouting at being insulted. The best thing was the HEA, for more than one romance.There are sexual scenes but they're not overly drawn out or graphic, there isn't any violence and I don't recall any profanity.Heat factor moderate. | 4.0 |
| 7579 | I love Emily Griffin books. I'm a college football junkie but this love story was odd to me. Still it was a good story...just not my type! | 3.0 |
| 7580 | I love this whole series so far! If you read the first three installments of "Lust. Money & Murder" you MUST read Book 4. It leaves you hanging, as the other previous books do, and now, I am now eagerly looking forward to Book 5! Mike Wells is a consummate story teller. His detailed look at a career criminal and his scurrilous activities is a highly seductive tale that always seems to keep you riveted! We are always wondering whether Giorgio Cateretti will continue to get away with all of his misdeeds! It seems to go on and on, and yet, we are CERTAIN that he will somehow get nailed in the end...but will he? | 5.0 |
| 7581 | I've been having this book for months now. I kept putting it off to read it because it was an actual paperback as opposed to an ebook. When I got to the end of the book I was sorry I waited so long. This book takes you through the life of Remy Ceaser... A tale of a troubled young woman that just cannot get a break. She puts herself in a ton of messed up situations, which is mostly because she doesn't have any parents or guidance. The story was kind of like a Ghetto Cinderella story... But of course it's an A & J story so the ending will leave you llike "WOW"! | 5.0 |
| 7582 | The techniques and patterns were well represented and the instructions were well written so the tatter could duplicate them.Like it. | 5.0 |
| 7583 | What a story! And what a storyteller! Never a dull moment and the characters are woven together to perfection. I recommend it highly. | 5.0 |
| 7584 | Sophmore Campaign by Frank Nappi took me completely by surprise. I am not a baseball fan by any means but I was able to relate to the story in many ways. Being born in Wisconsin and having parents who talked about Robin Yount and Paul Molitor, I was thrilled to discover that the novel focused on the Milwaukee Brewers. This in and of itself drew me into the story despite its baseball focus. I was thrilled as I read more and realized that one of the main character Mickey Tussler was exhibiting symptoms of autism. With a background in Special Education and a lot of experience working with Autistic children and adults, I genuinely enjoy working with and learning about individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Two points of connection already had me won over, but as a read further and I saw the story take on the topic of segregation during the 1940’s and the struggle to concur it I knew that the book would be outstanding.I enjoyed this story so much that I read it in less than a day. I couldn’t put it down. Thank you Frank Nappi for drawing me into your world. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can’t wait to read another one. | 5.0 |
| 7585 | I kept saying it wasn't my kind of read. I basically read light hearted murder mysteries. However, I could not put this book down. The characters were well described and I was kept on edge throughout the book. It would be most unfair not to give this a 5 star. My daughter absolutely loved it. Give it a try | 5.0 |
| 7586 | I enjoyed reading this book. It enlightened me on the differences within the same religion. I learned a lot of information I was not aware of concerning the Jewish religion. The story of the two boys and how they each lived their lives was captivating. | 4.0 |
| 7587 | This series is amazing! The ending perfect! Her way with words brings the story alive! I couldn't put this book down once I bought it! Sorry to see the end of this series but couldn't have asked for a better way to end it! Definitely a must read! | 5.0 |
| 7588 | The plot was interesting but I found myself reading it with a sense of duty...like a homework assignment. It didn't make me want to read more. I felt "Get to a point, already" and after over a hundred pages in, I decided not to plow through another couple hundred pages to find the point. | 3.0 |
| 7589 | This was a fun read! Eli & Zoey are gamers who play together online. They are set up by Eli's brother to finally meet and room together at a gaming convention. I'm not a gamer so a lot of the gamer speak was lost on me. However, I enjoyed their instant connection and chemistry, and loved seeing their romance develop. I would love to read a book or two in the future about Eli's brothers or Zoey's sister. | 4.0 |
| 7590 | This is yet another book about the Second World War, Hitler, and the Nazis in general. The other books paint all Germans involved in the war effort as monsters of one sort or other. Doerr's book is much more nuanced, showing the background and feelings of those who were swept up in the war effort. It illustrates how people are much more complex than thought and what nobility is present even in one's enemies. Simply and beautifully written. | 5.0 |
| 7591 | I admit to being hesitant when it was described as the first episode.....Wasn't sure i wanted to read it, but as usual this authors work is "unputdownable" . | 5.0 |
| 7592 | I've loved this book since I first read it as a young woman oh so many years ago. The characters are brought to life so vividly! They've lingered in my mind so much, kept alive by Mrs. Bradford's subsequent books in this series. Emma Harte is definitely "A Woman of Substance" and a testimony to what women can accomplish. Thank you for getting this published for the Kindle generation! | 5.0 |
| 7593 | I gave it to my wife. She says that she loves it. But, it is a thought read evidently since she picks it up from time to time but has not made much progress. Perhaps now that it is winter in Vermont she'll plow through it on wintery days. Not the author's fault. | 4.0 |
| 7594 | I've read several books on Intermittent Fasting, and this is one of the most complete. It offers a lot of the theory behind IF being a healthy way to eat, as well as practical information on starting this way of eating. Really, who knows what constitutes a healthy diet? Every week some study is published that claims to be THE HEALTHY HUMAN DIET. Come on! When I was a kid butter was bad, eggs were bad, saturated fats were bad. Now margarine is bad, eggs and butter are fine, red meat is great...Next week who knows what we will be told. With Intermittent Fasting, you learn to not eat because the clock says "Meal Time". For years I ate breakfast because all those "experts" kept saying it was the most important meal of the day. I would routinely eat a meal I didn't even want because I had heard so many times how important it was! Now I wait until I am actually hungry, usually at the usual lunch time, and I feel so much better all morning. Read this book with an open mind, and give Intermittent Fasting a chance. You may discover, as I did, that you feel much better with less food! I also make better choices, because when I am truly hungry anything tastes good! | 5.0 |
| 7595 | The main character Paul just didn't sit well with me. I thought he came across as jerk acting like something he really wasn't. I couldn't read the entire story. | 3.0 |
| 7596 | Want the truth of WWII? My dad was there. I loved this book even through the tears. Made me understand my dad more. RIP Bill. Our family loves you and we will always be a Naval family! | 5.0 |
| 7597 | extremely well written and provoked a lot of thought | 5.0 |
| 7598 | I don't know but I gave up on King's novels by the late 1990's after being a true and loyal fan. They gradually began to lack the same bone chilling suspense and nail biting horror that his past novels had. ( I guess his rehabilitation from alcoholism had a lot to do with it. The novel even seemed to be an outlet for King to describe this part of his life.) When I discovered he wrote a sequel to The Shining (one of the scariest books I read by him) I just could not resist the temptation to read it. At first I was intrigued and enjoyed the first hundred pages but by the time I was well into the book I was beginning to pray that it would get better. The climax just never peaked but fell flat and boring. I was expecting the character of Rose the Hat to at least have the upper hand against Abra and Dan to add the usual anxiety and tension that King puts in his novels. But I was disappointed to see that although Abra was a novice at her abilities, she managed to control and dominate Rose who had been around for centuries mastering her craft. All the suspense that I had hoped would happen never did and I was left disappointed. | 3.0 |
| 7599 | I love this book! T.k. Leigh done a wonderful job pulling me into the story. I felt so many different emotions while reading this book, which, I feel, makes it amazing!! I can not wait to read A Gorgeous Chaos! Thank you T.k. Leigh! | 5.0 |
| 7600 | 2 problems with this book, 1) cliffhanger, no idea when the story continues 2) Unbelievable, "I must have you even at the risk of everything i have worked for", at first sight, storyline2 things i loved about this book, 1) Luke 2) Luke | 3.0 |
| 7601 | Pretty good story, I would say, and as always, I enjoy the description of the Wyoming territory. A few absurdities in the story, however: 1) saying that the rodeo fellow, April's new boyfriend, was involved in a rape when, according to figures given, he must have been 12 or 13 years old?! 2) Huge snowstorm blocking travel, towards the book's end, but the ranch was full of local and other guests who had managed to get to the dinner. 3) The appearance of "Missy," the fabulously rich rancher's new girlfriend, and believe it or not, she was about 60 years old!! Come on! | 3.0 |
| 7602 | Meet Lily Ivory. Lily is a witch with a coloured past, who has made San Francisco her home. She's learning more about the powers that she has and even going back to school to get her GED! However, she's not quite used to all the dead bodies piling up around her. Her contact at the Sans Francisco Police Department asks her to examine a dead body that is surrounding by bad luck charms. Lily finds the body of Malachi Zazi, whose father calls himself the Prince High and has formed a Devil religion. This is going to be a adventure of bad luck charms and devil-worshipping and Lily is going to need all her wits and friends!I don't read a lot of paranormal mysteries. I have a couple of series that I am completely devoted to and the Witchcraft Mysteries by Juliet Blackwell is one of them. I fell in love with this series when I listened to the first two books (Secondhand Spirits and A Cast Off Coven) on audio, with Xe Sands narrating. This is the first book in the series I've read in paperback form, rather than audiobook form, and I can confirm whatever format you choose this series is fantastic!I like Lily because she is very real. Yes, she's a fictional character, but Juliet Blackwell writes her so well, with flaws and talents, that I imagine she'd be someone I would encounter at my local vintage clothing store. Lily has had a very interesting childhood and alike to a onion, she has lots of layers and slowly we are starting to unravel the layers. In Hexes and Hemlines we learn more about Lily, her teacher, Aiden, the most powerful witch in Sans Francisco, Sailor, his psychic minion, and even Oscar, her familiar, who takes the form of a pot-bellied pig but is a goblin.The mystery is not just another murder for Lily to solve, but she learns more about the dynamics about Aiden and the witches and paranormals of Sans Francisco. I feel like there is still a lot more for us to discover about these characters and I can't wait to dig into the next book in the series.If you enjoy paranormal cozy mysteries with memorable characters then I highly recommend picking up Secondhand Spirits and making your way through this series. Long after you turn the last page you will be thinking about Lily and Oscar and wanting to take a visit back to their shop, Aunt Cora's Closet. | 5.0 |
| 7603 | This kept me turning pages, that’s always a good thing! I am a little uncomfortable with the idea that a woman who has suffered sexual trauma can only be healed by a man. Of course, I get where the author is coming from, it’s a nice idea. We all love the hero on a white horse that comes to make everything better!! | 4.0 |
| 7604 | It's ok, I did not like the set up, didn't not like story line too many pic not enough reading. My son loved it of course!! | 3.0 |
| 7605 | I really enjoyed this book. Torin, Chiara and Keiran are all well developed and interesting characters. I'm glad it didn't end in a cliff hanger and I'm excited to read the next book in the series!! I've found a new author to follow!!! | 5.0 |
| 7606 | I loved every part of this book. His POV was amazing. A terrific read.Thank you Samantha!Rose Grey x | 4.0 |
| 7607 | David McCullough's account of the massive flood of 1889 that wiped out Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is accurate and objective without being dry. It is a gripping read. He covers the social and system failures that led to the catastrophic dam break and flood, but doesn't get carried away by trying to rewrite history, or play into stereotypes and social trends by casting blame on a small set of individuals. He examines in detail the various human errors, lack of foresight, and unfortunate changes in weather that led up to the dam break and washed away three towns in a day. More people died in Johnstown than died on the Titanic, and through a similar sequence of bad luck and bad decisions that make us shake our heads in hindsight and ask, "Why?" "How?" It was the perfect storm, and yet no-one remembers Johnstown as they do the Titanic. It should be remembered. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical non-fiction. | 5.0 |
| 7608 | Finding it follows the story of Kelsey who is the best friend of Bliss in 'Losing it'. --- Kelsey is fresh out of college and doesn't seem to know what she wants in life. She has always been an actress but something just doesn't feel right. So she decides to stop her life in the states. Go to Europe and just live. Little did she know she'll be finding herself and falling in love with the enigma Hunt.For months I've been debating on whether or not I should buy this in e-book form or the physical copy. Then the other I was browsing the book aisle at target and there it was a limited signed copy and I knew this is why I waited.. I'm so happy to have found this because I missed her book signing in February due to snow! :(This story is just amazing! I found myself laughing a lot, seriously smiling and kicking my feet in the air with happiness! Kelsey's an amazing character, but she also seems to contradict herself. She's hilarious, feisty, honest and confident.. But also extremely insure not physically but emotionally. She's the perfect mix of lost and broken. Where she'll still be able to live her life.. just not to her fullest extent. Until she meets Hunt. Who has to be thee most chivalrous character I've ever had the pleasure of reading about. I believed the species of gentleman were dead but for sure I am wrong. He's patient, kind hearted and mysterious. Oh and did I mention he's hot? Grey eyes. buzz cut, and muscles that belong on a bow flex commercial. The chemistry between them is pretty great. Though sometimes it came to a point where I just wanted to hit Hunt for being such a pansy! I found myself saying "Oh c'mon.. Seriously?" A lot.Overall, I feel completely satisfied with the book. I love the way it began and ended. And obviously everything else in between ;) I won't be giving the book five stars because emotionally I couldn't connect with the characters. I loved that they are so dysfunctionally beautiful and I won't be reading 'Seeking Her'. (Prequel - Hunts POV) I definirely recommend the book if you've enjoyed the 'Losing it series' so far! :) | 4.0 |
| 7609 | This bundle rocked will be looking into more of your books! All books keeps readers attention. A name errors but they where easily figured out. | 5.0 |
| 7610 | Source : Netgalley / Publisher ARCRating : 4.2/5That title had me going. Circle here is a collective noun, so that should pique your interest. The book starts off with a funeral. Good-hearted, skilled plastic surgeon Dr. John Taylor has succumbed to a heart attack in a hotel room. Commanding the funeral is Deborah, his stoic wife of thirty-four years. Then a strange woman shows up to pay her respects. And another. Turns out they’re all wives of the deceased, only they were completely in the dark about the polygamy. Also hovering close by are the police; there is reason to believe that Dr. Taylor’s passing was not from natural causes.LaPlante tells the story in first person, from the point of view of each character, one chapter at a time. Each of the characters speaks about their life and relationship to the dead doctor. I loved this because it defines a character via varied points of view, each point of view embellishing a different facet. I get a deep-down portrait of the narrator, but then I also get a portrait of the other characters from the narrator’s point of view. So I know what Deborah is thinking, and then, I also know what Deborah thinks of MJ and Helen and Samantha. And this back and forth between different points of view is so skillfully done that it all fuses together seamlessly, like one big fantastic tale.I haven’t read LaPlante before, so am quite blown away by her writing. It is not that she winds her sentences a special way, or uses big words; she just has a way of getting to the heart of the matter, of baring her characters to us, by the way they walk and talk, the way they wear their hair, or obsessively mop up spills. A cardinal rule of story-telling is “to show” and not “to tell”. And I have to say, LaPlante excels at “showing”.Given the tabloid-y nature of the subject, this book could have gone south in the hands of a less accomplished author. With LaPlante’s considerable skill though, “A Circle of Wives” is a hard-to-put-down read. | 5.0 |
| 7611 | this book is it. This series is wonderful. I think I have read everyone. They are like Robyn Carr and the Virgin River Series. I can't wait for another ione | 5.0 |
| 7612 | I liked the book, the topic was two-fold, holding onto your marriage when secrets have been kept from your mate and living with a special needs child. Both are difficult topics and they were handled very well by the author.I have to say, I put off reading this book for a couple of weeks after reading the first two. The topic, while handled very, well and not at all in a offensive manner still requires some investment in the emotions of the character and for the reader.I won't give a synopsis of the story, you should read the other two books, I do understand whey they were written as a trilogy and I highly recommend them, I just couldn't read them one after the other. Well written and researched. | 4.0 |
| 7613 | Read this straight through and I loved it. Really enjoyed this author's style. Looking forward to more in this series. | 5.0 |
| 7614 | J.J. Knight does it again! Why oh why does it have to end where it does? Oh yeah, that’s right, there are FIVE parts and this is just part two.I want to love Dylan so much, but at the same time, I absolutely hate him. He swings so much in this installment, I was left with whiplash. Just when I love him for being so incredibly sweet and caring, it’s like he becomes a completely different person. I kept wondering why he was so secretive and at the last second, we find out part of the reason why. Somehow, I feel that there is more to what is going on in his head though…….Jess, oh Jess, what have you done? I could completely relate to her, her insecurities, her innocence, her wanting and most of all her feelings for Dylan. So, I was left with a feeling of “Really?” How could she possibly do what she did? What did she do? You’ll just have to read it to find out, but wow, it’s a big one.And what is up with Nick? Who is he really? So many questions asked in this installment, that I just can’t wait for the next one. | 5.0 |
| 7615 | This is a thorough review of the history of the treatment of cancer. Since cancer is not a light subject, this book is not for the faint hearted. Ir covers both the frightful histoy of the surgical treatment of breat cancer, as well as the break throughs in the treatment of the leukemia (blood cancers). It continues forward to Hercepin and more. | 4.0 |
| 7616 | This is a memoir about a woman whose family life was dramatically changed when the Bamboo Curtain descended on China. She was from a wealthy family that was looked down upon by the revolutionaries. When this event occurred, she was a brilliant young piano student. This became interrupted while she went through the brain-washing to accept the revolutionary thinking. She spent five years in camps to change her thinking. This was successful until she was older and could think rationally. Her status changed and eventually she got back to music and left China for a brief stay in the United States, but finally made her home in Paris. At the age of thirty, she became a concert pianist and discovered Bach's Goldberg Variations which she loved and played often. The writing is average, but the story is the star. The books spends much time on music and the revolution. Historically it is very interesting. | 3.0 |
| 7617 | Typically for a Matthew Scudder novel, the opening chapter of HOPE TO DIE is compelling, suspenseful, just a little bit frightening, and of course, violent. We learn what horrific events transpired in the home of the Hollanders, as they were met by two intruders who had just ransacked their home, and waited with relative patience for the duo to return so they could finish the job.Chapter one is a gift to fans everywhere of Matthew Scudder the man, as well as Matthew Scudder the Private Detective. We hear his fears for the victims; we hear, too, his dreams and hopes and even beliefs for how their lives actually ended. This section of the book is beautifully written; an almost overwhelming sense of loss and mourning pervades the opening chapter and leaves the reader feeling moved and possessing a sense of wonder as to how such strong emotions can be presented to the reader so quickly and with such apparent ease, using blank paper and only a few hundred words.And so it continues in chapter two. The daughter is the one to find the bodies and naturally she is rescued; turned away from the infinite chasm of loneliness and life long trauma by her evening's date, who just happened to be decent enough to stick around after dropping her off to ensure there were no problems.Characters that long term readers of the series are familiar with, but rarely meet, are introduced again for the first time in the book shortly after as the plot takes an interesting turn. It also makes a refreshing change for the story to escape (albeit briefly) the confines and classic noir-isms of New York City.The book's first stroke of genius comes with the story's return to the world's greatest metropolis at the end of chapter six. Scudder hears an interesting theory concerning the daughter of the deceased couple and even though this theory falls flat on its metaphorical face, just the act of crossing town to hear it has got him to thinking. Favours asked, and favours received, from connections in the crime fighting industry soon lead to unspoken thoughts and Scudder's own sets of theories as to who was behind the horrific murders. And with TJ along for the ride, it's safe to assume that all bets are off when it comes to finding the disgusting sociopath.HOPE TO DIE is a classic example of the world class detective series we all know and love. I won't reveal how it all ends here (obviously) and i would not recommend it as a starting point for those new to the series. As i have said in other reviews of this amazing series, the books are so good they demand to be read in order. Matthew Scudder's struggles with alcoholism, his wins and his losses all have to be read, lived, and experienced to be believed. You owe it to yourself, to Scudder and even to Mr Block to walk in the footsteps of the great new age noir hero as he lives through each of these life changing events.Then you will see the truth.Matthew Scudder is a God.And YOU can be one of his disciples.BFN Greggorio! | 5.0 |
| 7618 | This is the third and I got them out of order and read it second. This one is very funny in its super formality among the British family, but there is little else of value in the read. To me the idea that started with Crocodile on the Sandbank is getting thin. | 3.0 |
| 7619 | I'd recommend this to anyone who is a Jade Jones fan. At first I didn't see where the story was going, but I got hooked once things took off. :-) | 4.0 |
| 7620 | Not necessarily needed to complete the story, but would have been nice to have been included in the original story. Behind his eyes gave a look at how cruel Tony really was, this book shows how hard he tried to be the best he could. | 3.0 |
| 7621 | Bought and snagged it this morning! Just finished it and I LOVED it! There was a total twist I wasn't expecting! Surprise! LOL. I'm looking forward to more Timber Valley! SPOILERSSSS! I actually was shocked that Max knew she wasn't who she said she was. HAHA. She about died when he ripped that bracelet off! I liked Josephine a lot. She was funny and snarky and didn't take any crap thats for sure. Well...except when it came to Max in the beginning. She submitted to him for sure and accepted her punishment. Oh but what a punishment! LOL. Can't wait for more from Georgette! | 5.0 |
| 7622 | I really enjoyed this book! Great first book for Mrs. Dune! I am looking forward to her next book! Such fun characters!! I couldn't help but picture Henry Cavill as Brock! Love yummy British guys!! | 4.0 |
| 7623 | This is *THE* book for layperson dino lovers who want something beyond kids books. Other than rather inadequate illustrations, the book is about the best I have read. Each chapter segues into the next and we cover all the bases- including why the Brontosaurus is now Apatosaurus. Even includes a fascinating chapter on what color the dinos were, dino sex, and of course T-rex and what Killed them all (or did it?). | 4.0 |
| 7624 | Choose Us is the Bachelor in book form...or at least what I imagine the Bachelor is like behind the scenes. The book follows Riley and Travis, best friends for 15 years, as Travis agrees to film a reality dating show with Riley as his undercover spy in the house full of girls. Little did they know, feelings would emerge throughout the filming...happiness, sadness, jealousy, anger, heartbreak...all encompassed in one story. I liked the idea of the story, and I loved the characters. I was intrigued by Travis, appears to be a BMX racer (although it's never clearly said), as I have a soft spot for men that enjoy adventure and danger. And I've been the best friend...Riley's reactions and comments were familiar! Her ending was happier than mine, which was good for the story. I thought the writing was great, and I enjoyed the HEA. If you are looking for a girlie romantic book that is sweet with a HEA, this is definitely your book! | 5.0 |
| 7625 | Nora Roberts writes Romance novels with a special flare that she always delivers in her special way. If you enjoy her stories you will definitely enjoy this one as well. | 4.0 |
| 7626 | For the complete Polish cuisine experience, this book has it all. Color photographs of each dish - clear and simple instructions - as well as interesting tidbits on Polish customs, folklore, and history. What I love best about Eastern Europeans food are the unexpected flavor combinations - dill pickles in soup for example! In this book you will find some real tasty dishes like red cabbage with apples salad, potato pancakes, pierogies of course, and a to-die-for plum cake. There are also time saving tips for complicated dishes, which brings the intimidation factor way down. There are a few recipes missing, which I am happy to haveTreasured Polish Recipes for Americanshelp me with and I also likeAuthentic Polish Cooking: 150 Mouthwatering Recipes, from Old-Country Staples to Exquisite Modern Cuisinefor healthy substitutions and examples of modern Polish cuisine. | 4.0 |
| 7627 | I thought the story was clever and fresh and the sex was hot. I loved the blood bonding ritual. It's a great read. | 5.0 |
| 7628 | Beautifully written and heartbreakingly emotional, Maybe Someday is an incredibly moving story that has left a mark in my heart!Sydney Blake has always been a music lover, so when neighbour; Ridge Lawson starts playing his guitar on his balcony every night, Sydney is hooked and she soon finds herself sitting outside listening to Ridge's playing every night. When Ridge convinces her to swap phone numbers, the two share their love of music together when he convinces Sydney to write lyrics for his band. It’s not until Sydney finds out her boyfriend of two years is cheating on her with her best friend, that she is left homeless with no place to go. Luckily for her, Ridge is there to step in and help by offering her a place to stay, however, writing music together can be a personal and intimate experience and they soon have to fight their attraction to one another because Ridge has a girlfriend...one that he won't leave ever. Can these two overcome their attraction to each other while trying to do the right thing, by not becoming unfaithful people?I have to be honest, if the opportunity hadn’t arisen to read Maybe Someday, I’m not sure I ever would have gotten to around to it anytime soon. And let me tell you what a big mistake that would have been, because then I would have missed out on this gem of a book.I'm even sure I can express how much I fell in love with this book. Colleen Hoover has written a remarkable book, that I know I won’t be forgetting for a long time. The way this story written is so heart achingly beautiful that I found myself completely enthralled with it until the very last page. Even now, weeks later, I still find myself thinking about this book because it’s like no other book I’ve read. It's definitely high on my re-read list. The reason I feel for this story so much was because I've just read nothing like it before. It's so unique and you can really feel how much heart and soul has gone into the writing of the story. The music aspect really makes it believable and gives you a strong connection to the whole story and the characters. I loved reading the lyrics to the songs and even better, you can actually listen online to the songs sung by Griffin Peterson. And I've listened to some of them, and they are so great and very beautiful because the lyrics are so real to the story.The story itself is not only based on music but also the growing relationship between Sydney and Ridge. The problem is that Ridge does have a girlfriend. Some people may be turned off by the fact that it’s kind of ‘cheating’ book, but before you run away and say no, please believe me when I say read it. It's really not your typical ‘cheating’ story where the characters completely disregard everyone’s feelings and just do whatever they want. No, this is a story about strength, compassion and dedication. Sydney and Ridge work so hard at not making any mistakes. They fight their attraction all the time. As a reader, you're rooting for them so you're just dying for something to happen between them, but you can also understand why it hasn't. The tension is unbelievably sizzling and then combine that with the connection the characters have, it's a tense story, one that's very unpredictable and emotional. And because the story is told from both characters points of view, you really are torn with what's right and wrong. You can feel and see the emotional turmoil they are going through.I absolutely loved Sydney and Ridge. They were two very strong characters that have tried to do the right things. They are both fierce characters and honest characters, and the way they interact with one another is something I won’t be forgetting for a long time. They open up to each other in many ways they haven’t with anyone else and their journey is just beautifully remarkable. Sydney was a girl that you could admire - she doesn't judge people and takes things as they are. She's very compassionate and loving and I believe she matched Ridge in every way. And by the end of the story, I was balling like a baby, it's pretty hard not tooAs you can see, I couldn’t fault Maybe Someday and honestly I’m glad I can’t. Colleen Hoover has written a beautiful story and combine that with Griffin Peterson's music, it's one of the best new adult books I've ever read. You simply can't miss out on this book, so I hope you read it too! | 5.0 |
| 7629 | Set in Ireland, occupied by Norsemen and evoking the legend of Gremmel and Beowulf, where we meet a younger Hastein, one of the Strongbow Saga's main characters.An entertaining quik read. | 3.0 |
| 7630 | When a clear a n of back country hillbillies loses their matriarch to a welcomed death, Lil has to decide which of her off spring did the poor sol in and how. Very entertaining. | 5.0 |
| 7631 | You will find yourself sometimes angered at injustice and heartbroken and other times you will be pulling for that everlasting love. | 5.0 |
| 7632 | As usual, dark, not so deep & definitely dangerous. The things that Stark has to live through just show exactly how freaky is the mind of Richard Kadrey. | 5.0 |
| 7633 | I can totally relate to Layla's struggle and fears. I was in a very similar marriage. Like Kayla I left and was chased by my now ex clear across the country. J.B. did a great job in bringing out the messed up stuff that is left in your head to keep you from moving on. I highly recommend this book it has intense parts but also lots of funny parts but most of all the love and support Blake and Layla give each other to break free from their pasts makes this story a 10 star in my eyes. We all need someone to help us thru our ghost and after effects from the storms in life. Great job J.B. my favorite read by far. Looking forward to Rex story. | 5.0 |
| 7634 | I just love this series and can't wait for the next one. This is a true romance with everything mixed in the middle. | 5.0 |
| 7635 | This is insanely good. It is one of the best books I've read all year, and the single best self-contained erotic romance I think I've ever read period. You have got to get this book. Maverick and Windsor will win you over like few other erotic couples have. I promise you won't regret it. | 5.0 |
| 7636 | It should be understood that this is a pamphlet and not a detailed guide to all, or even many, of the Christian denominations. Use it for a quick reference but refer to The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations by Ron Rhodes or the Handbook of Denominations in the United States 13th Edition: 13th Edition by Craig D. Atwood for a more exhaustive review. | 4.0 |
| 7637 | I loved the references throughout the story to fun and familiar movies and other things from the time periods in the story. I enjoyed the romance and also the other relationships as they grew and developed. | 5.0 |
| 7638 | This book has helped me to declutter my life and simplify the way I have been living. It has shown me that letting go ofthe extra consumer products that are unneeded can help me focus on things that are important.At first it was a challenge to clean out the things in my home (especially in my closet) that were unneeded, but I just focused on what the book said, by asking myself what does this item truly bring to my life.The book has a chapter on how to be a minimalist parent, which I think could be very beneficial for teaching your child from a young age to only hold on to the things in their life that are useful. The author explains, if you teach your children from a young age that happiness is not found in things they will carry that with them into adult hood.Learning to let go of the things I don't use in my life, has freed me, I feel happier in my home and no longer feel anxiety from the clutter that used to surround me. I am very glad I found this book and would highly recommend it to anyone! | 5.0 |
| 7639 | As I watch triathlon competitions, I must admit that I was really amazed with the triathletes' energy and passion to finish the race. I'm into running and biking and wanting to go on swimming as well. This book is perfectly made for me as a beginner since complete and helpful tips were put in here: from food, gears and stuffs, workouts and preparations listed. I also loved the terminology section of this book. Thanks and credit to the author. | 5.0 |
| 7640 | I loved her 1st book had to find out what to the family. The story keep you on edge. I was happy with the ending. | 5.0 |
| 7641 | I purchased this item from Indigo as that was my daughter's first Sofia book. Other than the amulet, she wasn't attracted with the book as when you take out the amulet, it leave a hollow space and unattractive to your kid. | 2.0 |
| 7642 | This book was a revelation to me. Meeting Rachel and Devin changed me. Sounds ridiculous right, well start reading. Holy mother of misunderstandings, tragedy and forces so strong you just can't fight them. These two have both drawn the short straw in life. This is not a journey for the faint of heart. Buckle up!L.L. Collins goes to places with her storytelling that make the pages turn themselves. Stock the coffee, wine and tissues because you will need them all. This is a story about power, control, jealousy, fear, hate, love, strength and fate. It is everything I want in a read.An absolutely gripping read. ~Spellbinding ~I will be looking for more from The Living Again Series and Author L.L. Collins. | 5.0 |
| 7643 | I would probably rate this five if anyone else wrote it. Waugh sets a high standard for himself. A good story, though. | 4.0 |
| 7644 | I honestly have not followed a lot of Jim Korkis' blog posts. I am still a print guy, so for me The Vault of Walt was pretty much all new material. And there were some essays that I still often reflect on when mulling Disney history. But with the original printing now out of print and the cheapest copies at the time of this posting starting in the mid $50 range, I just cannot recommend that edition. Now fortunately it does appear that the price has been dropping thanks to the printing of The Revised Vault of Walt. But the revised edition did not collect all of the original material. Could a second volume of this series make all of the original content available at an affordable price?The Vault of Walt Volume 2: More Unofficial, Unauthorized, Uncensored Disney Stories Never Told by Jim Korkis continues in collecting his essays on Disney history. Like the earlier versions this book is broken into four sections; Walt Disney Stories, Disney Film Stories, Disney Park Stories, and Other Disney Stories. The essays are not connected and can be read out of order. Essays printed before include: "Santa Walt", "Blackbeard's Ghost", "Captain Eo", and "Golden Oak Ranch". New stories range from "Walt and NASA", "Secrets of the Santa Cartoons", "The Birth of the Disneyland Jungle Cruise", and "The Seven Snow Whites" which show the diversity of the included essays.The Vault of Walt Volume 2 contains 15 new essays. And honestly some of these essays caught my interest just with their titles matching some of my own personal interests. I am a huge fan of Roy O. Disney so I enjoyed diving into "Roy O. Disney: The Forgotten Brother Who Built the Magic Kingdom" which does a great job of showing the elder brother's role in getting the Florida resort built. And "Walt's Chicago" provides background to Walt Disney's relationship with his birthplace. And of course in the wake of Saving Mr. Banks the essay "Mary Poppins: Walt Disney and P.L. Travers" delves into the story of Disney courting Travers and her opinion of the finished Mary Poppins.The stories themselves are generally short and clear. They are easy to read and in many cases discuss a piece of Disney history not normally touched on. It would be an easy book to enjoy on a number of train rides where you stop and start the text over and over again (which may be the way I read this volume). The majority do read like detailed blogs, and those who have read them before may want more new content. But I am someone who has only read these tales in the print format. Yes, in the electronic age I was first exposed to these in a physical form.Let's look at the tale of the tape though. There are two essays in the original volumes that I cannot find reprinted in The Revised Vault of Walt and The Vault of Walt Volume 2. The first essay, "Song of the South Premiere" has likely not been reproduced since Korkis now has in print Who's Afraid of the Song of the South which includes a chapter on the premiere. The second essay, "Mickey Mouse Theater of the Air", is a highly interesting essay on Mickey Mouse in the era of old time radio. So for half the price of the original volume, you can buy The Revised Vault of Walt and The Vault of Walt Volume 2 and lose one essay with the trade off of 20 new ones. Or one can buy the two Kindle versions for a fifth of the original's current used price. So I think it is obvious the Between Books recommendation is to buy the two books instead of tracking down a used copy of the original.Fans of Jim Korkis will want The Vault of Walt Volume 2 in their collection. Serious Disney fans will want this volume for the unique content found in its pages. And those more casual Disney fans can find plenty of enjoyment within. And best of all, nearly all of the originally printed essays can be purchased for a reasonable price!Review Copy Provided by Theme Park Press | 4.0 |
| 7645 | I saw the title trolling around on Amazon and it cracked me up, so I bought it, enjoyed it and have shared it. A quick read. | 5.0 |
| 7646 | I love debbie macomber and this is another of her great books. she has such great books, i love to read them all | 5.0 |
| 7647 | If you like light stories with happy endings you'll love JB Lynn. Her humor is visible with the quirky characters and especially Armani's scrabble tile projections. Always fun to see familiar characters. This is a cute supplement to the Hit Woman series. Give this book a read and you'll buy all of her books. They are similar to Janet Evanovich's romance stories that she write before her Plum series. | 5.0 |
| 7648 | Rose Baker lives a plain vanilla life with her only excitement the confessions she types up at the police station. Then one day Odalie steps into the station and everything changes.I do think this is a good next novel if you have read and enjoyed gone girl. Its a psychological thriller with a woman the dark force at the center of the entire plot. Hints lay throughout the story that there is going to be a moment of crisis, causing the reader to turn the pages as fast as possible to find out what happens. Fast paced and suspenseful ful, I strongly recommend. | 4.0 |
| 7649 | I bought this ebook when it was free and being promoted on Facebook. After forcing myself to finish the story, I'm having troubles deciding what to write here. First, I was distracted throughout the story because of grammatical errors. This usually does not bother me but all the semi-colons and commas in the wrong place, interrupting the flow of the sentences, made it hard for me to get into the story. Second, I felt like there was too many side stories going on throughout which made it difficult to keep up. Discovered definitely has the feel of Fifty Shades on the surface but lacks the depth needed to make it great. | 3.0 |
| 7650 | I must admit, I feel conflicted about this book. On one hand, a lot of it was great - it was awfully close to getting 5+++ stars from me and being one of my ZOMG! wow! so good! favorite books. The writing is good, the sex scenes are HOT and the emotional intimacy makes a good go of being achingly poignant most of the time. And Max - wow, he's definitely one of my favorite romance heroes. He's so well done, he really comes to life and you really just LIKE him. A lot. And WANT him. ~rowr~But Sara, less so. I liked her well enough, I suppose, but I never loved her and I was frequently annoyed by her. There was something missing in her characterization. It kind of felt like this wasn't the final draft of her character.I also had a problem with the skip-Saturday-through-Thursday-BAM-IT'S-FRIDAY-skip-Saturday-through-Thursday-BAM-IT'S-FRIDAY narrative. The pacing of it just didn't work well for me. I wanted to see them come together more - by accident or not - in between meetings. I wanted those visceral punches of falling in love. Instead, that all sort of slid into place rather suddenly and I felt a bit cheated. I love a lot of sex in my romances, but the sex took up so much space here that there wasn't enough room for everything else.Maybe I would have felt slightly less like that if I had enjoyed the ****SPOILER!!**** public sex scene, because that was certainly a big part of their emotional journey. The authors took a big risk with that one, and it did NOT work for me. There's a biiiig difference between getting off on the risk of getting caught in public, and actually having sex on display in a sex club. ****END SPOILER****The downsides were definitely enough to knock off one, almost two stars for me. What a disappointment that this quite good read could easily have been a really great read.Still, it WAS quite good. And that Max... oof! *fans self* | 4.0 |
| 7651 | A beautiful story about young love. Compelling and poignant, sometimes even making the reader shed a tear. A must read for lovers of all ages. | 4.0 |
| 7652 | This is an awesome book to read, great for dog lovers and for middle school and up age group.This is a story about Madison and her adventures to save the animals. this book is well written and I enjoyed reading it. I am sure others will enjoy this book as well. | 5.0 |
| 7653 | So a few days ago I gave my thoughts on author Allie Burke's Violet Midnight and so today I pass along my contemplations regarding the second book in The Enchanters Series Emerald Destiny. Yes, I enjoyed book one quite a bit, but I enjoyed it even more in conjunction with it's partner Emerald Destiny.Book two begins nearly 20 years after the events of book one. We, again, revisit the lives of Jane and Elias, but we are now joined with their children, twins, Abby and Daniel. These two, much like their parents, have very strong personalities and while they are very individual personalities, they also carry quite a bit of their parents in them, as well as, other family members. Daniel and Abby, also, have a VERY strong connection to each other, however, I felt that Daniel would be much more lost than Abby should they ever be separated for a long period of time.Speaking of connections, do you recall the strong connection that Elias and Jane have? Well, their daughter is dealing with a very similar issue. Evan Reed, son of her mother's ex, is her destiny. She knows it, he knows it and everyone around them knows it, so why are things so difficult? Oh you know...there has to be some form of conflict in every fantasy romance tale, right? It wouldn't be the same if things just fell into place all nice and neatly.Emerald Destiny has a smaller cast of characters than its predecessor, but we are still introduced to some new friend and enemies. Not only do we follow Abby and her brother Daniel, but we continue to learn more about Jane and Elias, which pleased me immensely. Old wounds are opened to reveal past secrets that lead to few answers and more questions. There, of course, is conflict that needs dealt with and lots of romance and lovey dovey stuff that will either make you go "awwwwwwww" or want to wretch.As I mentioned above, I felt that Violet Midnight was much better read along with Emerald Destiny and I am greatly looking forward to reading Amber Passion, which, I believe, is the final book in Then Enchanters Series. I will add that while MUCH better in book two, I still felt that certain scenes were rushed a bit, but not to the point of confusion as I felt in the first book. Overall, a definite fun read that must be read along with its partners to get the full effect. | 4.0 |
| 7654 | I expected personal stories of women marrying soldiers. This book takes forever to set up the characters and then very slowly tries to tell a story......not too believable. | 1.0 |
| 7655 | This was a book I bought on a whim. Glad I did. Wraithsong is a interesting romance and paranormal book that kept me interested and on my seat the whole time. Once I started this book it was hard to put down. I would recommend Wraithsong to any teens or even adults that like paranormal romance books. Can't wait for the next book!Thanks Evelyn! | 5.0 |
| 7656 | I liked this book overall. Some of it seemed a little obvious even to a beginner like myself. Anyway I enjoyed the exercises and trying to develop my psychic abilities. | 4.0 |
| 7657 | I love this series which had a terrific storyline, great sex, wonderful character development. Better proofreading would make this a perfect read. | 5.0 |
| 7658 | This book is exceptionally well written. I found myself caught up in the lives of the characters and the fight to save their friends and the only world they know.Each character is confronted with self discovery and personal growth. The decisions each makes forms and reforms their paths to their destinies.As I read each word I found myself asking if I would have the strength and endurance to face the same personal growth with the same dignity and grace.I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading the rest of the trilogy. | 5.0 |
| 7659 | I am impressed! A true haunted house story not filled with blood and gore. The author beckoned to me and I followed, caught and pulled in from the first page.C. Dennis Moore sets a mood and weaves an eerie tale as only a true talent can.. with ease. The story does not contain blood and mayhem nor does it have complicated character relationships to lead you down the road.. it pulls you in... ear cocked to one side listening for every creek, groan and whisper.Bravo Mr. C. Dennis Moore! You have an excited new reader. | 5.0 |
| 7660 | An interestingly different love story. There is a lot of psychological things going on that only add to the story. You find yourself rooting for the characters in the book. A great read that is well written. Ryan Winfield has a great gift in making you care about the characters and bringing them to life. | 4.0 |
| 7661 | I could not put it down. I really enjoyed this book. I will read all future books in this series. | 5.0 |
| 7662 | This was a great handling of Americana show business of a group that played a signifiicent part in the development of the transition from vaudiiville to the American movies of that era. | 4.0 |
| 7663 | I actually debated with giving the book three stars, but he steps it up toward the end.I really loved the first full series. It was well written and paced nicely. I think the characters were well written and had easily distinguishable personalities. I liked how Richard was always in action and would deduce truths and when he would explain things to you and the secondary characters, you'd all realize he was right and the clues were there all along.Law of Nines was descent. However, with First Confessor, his work went down hill. He already had a tendency to preach his beliefs with his characters, but he went overboard trying to jam it down your throat without even advancing the story. So it was only about preaching and not good story writing. The worst part was that all his. Characters sounded the same. They didn't have their own voice. If you were to read their lines with no context, you wouldn't be able to tell one from the other.I don't feel like he covered much ground in the first book of this series. Consider that in the first book of the 1rst series, Richard traveled a lot, defeated Darken Rahl, and became Lord Rahl. Goodkind's writing can't survive inaction and that's my biggest gripe with this book. Over half of this book is of Richard sitting in a cave repeating speeches to a young woman before any action happens. I also think there is an issue with lack of voice here. Richard doesn't start acting in the way I've come to know till the end and I feel that some of the characters act realistically to how a person in there situation would. As an example. There is a young girl you'll read about who is much to forceful when talking to The Lord Rahl for a backwoods hick, even considering her small claim to authority. Just think of how you'd act on meeting someone with much less authority than Richard has, say a cop for instance. So that's how I feel about it, but it's still worth the read. You'll have to decide for yourself. | 4.0 |
| 7664 | This book would have been much better if it was much shorter... The story wasn't too complex to be this long... The writing was good, but the story just dragged after a while... | 2.0 |
| 7665 | Gave five stars because I am a sucker for beautiful love stories. This is one is truly one of the of best and most wonderful love stories I have read in a long time!!! Congratulations to Lisa Mondello!! Recommend to everyone who wants a lift of joy and happiness in your day. | 5.0 |
| 7666 | This Is great book. It is always giving you a cliff hanger that makes you never want to stop reading. I can't wait till the final book. | 5.0 |
| 7667 | Read ahead! Before you read the stories to your children, read them first. Most of the stories were interesting and delightful. A few were a little off to me, and my granddaughter. I began screening the stories so not to be caught gasping for air when the story took a weird twist. just saying. Other than that, loved this book. | 4.0 |
| 7668 | Joe Hart has quickly become one of my favorite writers. It's not often that one experiences such a range of emotions - from creeped out fear, to sadness, to joy accompanied by tears - while reading a horror novel! I won't provide a synopsis of the story... I will say that if you enjoy the supernatural and enjoy being drawn into another world via your Kindle, JH tells the stories you must read! | 5.0 |
| 7669 | I love a dark erotic thriller and this is definitely quite dark, perhaps even a little icky somewhere along the line. It's definitely enjoyable but there are many other of these kind of books out there at the moment that are quite a lot better. (I have also read the next in series, left me feeling about the same). The characterisations are good but for me the writing wasn't that strong and there were too many moments of suspend disbelief where the characters seemed to act out of character or outside of what's vaguely realistic.I like the sweetness of the love between Cove and Sophie and to my mind that saved the book but it didn't have the compulsion and intensity that would lift it above a little better than average. Something of a pastiche IMO. | 3.0 |
| 7670 | If you're reading this review, I am assuming you've read the other two books in the series (there's a novella, too, with which I didn't bother). So this book is Jenna and Jimmy's story. Like all the other books, the POV trades off between them.At the beginning of this book, Jenna finds out she is pregnant from a one night stand. It wouldn't be a big deal except that the author decides the identity of the father should be a "secret", even from the reader. However, the idea that we don't know who the father is from page one, is laughable. It's almost offensive the way the author thinks the reader is so obtuse that we are supposed to be surprised when the father is "revealed" around page 70.What's more annoying is the vague dialogue used to mask the father's identity (inner dialogue too!! Like the characters are keeping the information from themselves!! So stupid!!) and waffling behavior by both Jenna and Jimmy (though ESPECIALLY Jimmy). Truthfully, I couldn't tell WHO Jimmy wanted to be with as he was talking about how he could easily fall back into a relationship with his ex, Chelsea, if she'd just say the word. That was on like page 20. Then all of a sudden, he's been thinking about Jenna for months? What?Then they take a huge step for no reason. But then, there might be a reason. But then there IS a reason, they just didn't know it. Maybe. This all happens in about ten pages. It doesn't really invest the reader with any kind of faith in their feelings for each other. Or even make the reader care, at all, if they get together.Then there's Jenna's ex husband, who is evidently Batman, as he can not be captured or stopped even in a closed venue or small town while being actively tailed by police. And I just want to put this out there--has the author EVER been to a rock concert? Because they routinely search for cameras, drugs and weapons. Just saying.The other books weren't works of genius but at least the characters were likable and their actions appeared to have some kind of logic to them. This book seemed to have been written by the author after staying up for five days straight, maybe with a hangover.Little continuity and even less possibility of engagement with any main character. The whole story was ridiculous from start to finish. If I hadn't wanted to write this review, I would have tossed the book at page 40. Seriously.I would have given one star except in this book, this rock band finally--FINALLY--has an actual rock concert! Only took 500 or so pages. I've never seen a story about a famous rock band with so little actual music happening. They play gigs in a bar in their tiny town and practice a lot but that's about it.And will we EVER know why the band is called 4225 West?? It's a really specific name, suggesting history or an address or place of significance. So why are we never told WTH it means?? Also, if it means nothing, it's a mouthful to say so not really great marketing technique on the band's part.Did I miss this explanation? Please let me know, if so.In any case, I was just kind of so-so about this series until this book. Now, I'm sorry I read any of them. Waste of money and time.Hopefully, my loss is your gain. Don't bother.One last note to all writers of rock stories out there: just because you wrote a book, and some of you have talent doing that, doesn't mean you can write a song. It is an entirely different animal. I am tired of reading the horrible, poorly metered lyrics these writers churn out, as if someone is going to read it and produce their song. Please, just stop. Describe the song and lyrics and how it makes the character feel. But if you really don't know how to write lyrics, then please refrain.Thanks. | 2.0 |
| 7671 | Ambrose gives a very detailed account of the building of the world's first transcontinental railroad, focusing on the race between the Union Pacific and Central Pacific. | 5.0 |
| 7672 | I used to devour mysteries constantly, and then I just kind of . . . stopped. But I still pick them up now and then. Turns out the way to get me really interested in your mystery is to give it a cute little sweater-like cover of a moose hanging. And in a way, that really sums up the book.Friendship, Wisconsin is a friendly small town with a population of less than 700. The most violent anyone gets is hunting deer, which is a matter of self preservation. (Otherwise, they go into the road and the deer and the drivers die.) Thus the town is rocked by the violent murder of Ruth Fried, particularly Kippy Bushman. Ruth was Kippy's best friend and on her way to her house when she died. Kippy feels guilty, but it's not until she talks to Ruth's brother that she realizes there might be more to the case than Ruth's hoodlum boyfriend getting violent.NO ONE ELSE CAN HAVE YOU is an interesting blend of tones. The back compares it to Fargo, which is an obvious inspiration, but the humor isn't quite the same. NO ONE ELSE CAN HAVE YOU has a ton more quirk for one thing. But it's got the violence too. The description of what happened to Ruth is absolutely awful. There's a great deal of funny in NO ONE ELSE CAN HAVE YOU, but Ruth's death is never funny. I'm going to mark that as a point in the book's favor.I enjoyed how the mystery developed. There's a bunch of suspects for a town where everyone is too nice to be a suspect. And I liked that the killer wasn't obvious. It starts to become clear, but only at the same point that Kippy starts putting it together. I also liked how Kippy's investigation is impeded by the police, who believe that the crime is solved and she's simply overly distraught. (Kippy had a small mental breakdown following her mother's death years before.)If you're looking for a creepy, funny read with a hint of romance, look no farther than NO ONE ELSE CAN HAVE YOU. I'd avoid it if you're allergic to all things quirky or twee, but otherwise it's quite fun. | 4.0 |
| 7673 | A really fast paced story that kept me riveted; in fact the ending came too fast for me. Besides being an enjoyable read, the plot was very believable and could happen today. The US should never keep its guard down. | 5.0 |
| 7674 | I liked it but wish it would have been longer.he should have put all three books together into a single story. It would have been a much better read. | 4.0 |
| 7675 | ***Received from author for an honest review***(This is a short story/novella. This review is not based on story length but story content as length has very little to do with how much I enjoy a book.)Wow! I was blown away by this little story. Told in first person, we’re given front row seats to watch love blossom between Leah and Nate.Both are successful and seem to know what they want. They fall hard, fast, and unexpectedly for each other. Their love takes time to grow, more than a few days, more than a few weeks or months, and it was beautiful to watch.I loved how they seemed to give their all to each other, but that adoration faded when Nate started disappearing for longer periods of time, appearing in Leah’s life when it was convenient for him. I felt for Leah each time she put her life on hold, each time she wondered where he was, each time she slipped into despondency.This story offers two alternate endings. True, most romances end with an absolute HEA, but this one gives the reader a chance to choose the ending they prefer. I won’t give them away, you’ll have to read to find out, but both endings are thought provoking and completely probable.This is my first story by Ms. Ross, and I’m more than pleased with what she’s written. | 5.0 |
| 7676 | (3.5 stars) Sandy is on his way to meet his wife, Emily at the animal shelter she volunteers at in New York City. He is killed in an accident on the icy street. Sandy is offered a second chance at life if he goes back to right some of his wrongs towards Emily. He agrees but is upset to find out that he has come back as a stray at the shelter, Einstein. Emily has her own problems, such as finding out that her husband never left her the apartment in the Dakota as he had agreed to, and finding out from his journals that he was cheating on her. Emily is determined to find a way to stay in the apartment, despite her mother-in-law's insistence that she move out. Emily is also dealing with some major changes where she works a a small boutique publisher that has been acquired by a larger firm. Adding to her load is a visit from her sister, who is much more of a free spirit. She plans on writing about their mother, an early advocate for women's rights. Einstein must help nudge Emily towards resolving her past and moving towards a future, but sometimes his own motivations get in the way. What could have been a run-of-the-mill chick lit book actually has some interesting twists and turns, and it pleasantly surprised me. The book has some bittersweet moments, but comes to a satisfying, and more realistic conclusion than one would initially expect. | 4.0 |
| 7677 | This was a very easy read. It gave both new ideas and confirmations on how to be a good wife. It's down to earth and logical. It's a good read for any woman who needs some friend to friend advice. I plan on passing it to a friend of mine who could really benefit from it too. She tends to make her marriage all about her. This will show her how she can and should treat marriage as a team. | 5.0 |
| 7678 | This book has been a lifesaver, It has provided entertainment, in a very informative way.It is so hard to entertain children during school holidays, and my nephew was glued to my kindle fire. I even learnt a few fun facts to bring up around the water cooler. | 5.0 |
| 7679 | I bought this for kindle and on audio book because they were both very cheap. I have really enjoyed listening to this book in the car as I drive to and from work during the week. I recommend getting the audio book. | 3.0 |
| 7680 | I read the preview of this book before actually buying the book and I was extremely excited to buy it, I thought I would love it..but unfortunately I didn't.Here is why (Spoilers)The main character was never really described I mean sure she mentions her eyes are blue at one point and that she is short at 5 feet tall but her looks are never really described.The Lucas/Landon thing was pretty predictable (as well as the Buck part when he shows up towards the end)Characters didn't have depthI wish there were more deeper interactions between Lucas and JackieIt bugged me she didn't report the attempted rape when it first happened but not as much as it bugged me when she didn't tell Erin and she went ahead and went out the weekend after.I felt like there were unnecessary things going on the story maybe it was just me but for example towards the end when they go to Harrison's recital, Did we really need to read about it? it was not important to go in to detail about do you know what I mean? Same with the self defense classes I found myself skipping ahead. I get the author wanted to explain the things she had learned in the class but a simple summary or something would have been less boringAlso there was no real climax in this story.I wanted to like it, I hoped I would, but it just fell short. | 3.0 |
| 7681 | Vimanas have long been of interest, so I bought this book with high hopes. The prospect of flying craft in the skies of ancient India is inherently interesting, and if true, raises a multitude of questions that demand answers. Unfortunately, Childress's book adds little to the vimana lore or understanding. There are, to be fair, some meaningful portions of the book, but the organization frequently keeps one on the fringes of the topic or veers into topics only loosely related . What works against the credibility and is the most damaging is the author's strange choice to include the "Vimanika Shastra" document as a source. He admits the work is highly questionable and was, most likely, "channeled" to the writer, and yet he devotes a whole chapter to it and ends up treating it as a valid source. There are more authoritative books available, and I suggest buying one of them instead. | 3.0 |
| 7682 | The book was a long read but it held my attention well. The author definitely was able to convey Theo's (the main character's) pain. It takes you through all the anguish he felt as he tried to go on with his life. The painting of the Gold Finch was the catalyst throughout the whole story to bring him to places he never would of went giving the book high adventure and soul searching. | 4.0 |
| 7683 | Well written, imaginative, engrossing. I couldn't put it down once I started and it has stayed with me. Frankly, I didn't want it to end. | 4.0 |
| 7684 | This was a "catcher" from the first chapter Enough conflict and angst for the whole book2ns book was just ok. Hope the 3rd is better | 2.0 |
| 7685 | Very useful when you have a huge caseload and you just need a little help making sense of things in a quick, efficient, sensible, responsible way. | 4.0 |
| 7686 | it doesn't matter what book you get by this author... I have never gotten one that was not excellently written. This woman has an imagination that not only wont quit but is so varied I never get tired of reading her work. | 5.0 |
| 7687 | Any of Ms Smiths books are going to take you on the most enjoyable adventures.This one takes characters from all of her related stories, brings them together inthe funniest tale you will ever read. I hope you buy it. If you haven't read any ofher books, start with Abducting Abby. | 5.0 |
| 7688 | I feel like I am back from Iraq in full-fledged combat gear. This is a straight talk on war and our wounded warriors, with no embellishment, except for the four-letter words, but sans the four-letter words, the book loses much of its flavor. Kayla quotes (p. 235) Hermann Hesse: "Who would be born must first destroy a world." Nonetheless, one had better remember what John Cornford said before the storming of Huesca at the height of the Spanish civil war: "... crooked as the road that we must tread. Straight as our bullets fly ahead. We are the future. The last fight let us face." Kayla and Brian have won their last fight, and the one before the last. Three cheers to you folks. | 5.0 |
| 7689 | Like another reader stated this is not fun it's creepy. Forced sex with a minor, dominating a young girl, all of it is too much. Not at all for me and not hot. Daddy may be a stud but he's also got serious control issues. | 1.0 |
| 7690 | Although this book is "old" (1996) the information presented was extremely interesting. So much so that I am hoping that the authors will go back to this book and update the information and questions it had presented. Found the description of entering and walking through the Great Pyramid very interesting making one feel as though they were walking into the great structure yourself. | 5.0 |
| 7691 | I have read several of her later books, but not the first. It was great to see how she met Tom and it all started. | 4.0 |
| 7692 | Enjoying this sequel very much. I really like the way each of S. Maas' books provide a major piece to a puzzle. | 4.0 |
| 7693 | great book. love the pace of the book. Always like a positive tie to Christianity. | 5.0 |
| 7694 | they feel realyou have good and badyou have characters who are stupid or anything butthe story draws you infeels real enough to get lost inreads fast and can be hard to put downkept me company while in the ER for 6hrs waiting for news of my 16yr old soni was happily distracted | 5.0 |
| 7695 | Enjoyed this story about a self sufficient young girl and her adventure to find out her real nature. This story ties enough dystopia, technology, and young adult angst together to make a classic YA read. | 4.0 |
| 7696 | David Meyer has done it again! Indiana Jones thrill ride with lots of exciting archeology. Relatable, believable carachters. A real page turner. | 5.0 |
| 7697 | The sex scenes are good the characters are likeable but it ended WAY to quickly. The struggle they endured wasn't much and ended very fast. I doubt I'll read anymore of this author it just didn't reach out and grab me. | 3.0 |
| 7698 | I didn't like this book at all. A Times I couldn't tell what character was being talked about. I only made it a third of the way through and just had to quit. | 1.0 |
| 7699 | Having already read Saint Elm's Deep by M. R. Mathias, when I came across this book I bought it virtually without hesitation and it certainly didn't disappoint! Mathias has an incredible ability to create vivid fantasy worlds that will immerse you in a story and leave you desperate to read on. Before stumbling upon his previous book I would have previously not even attempted to read a nearly 500 page novel but his exciting plot lines and likeable characters make it an enjoyable read from start to finish. Kings, Queens, Heroes and Fools carries on from where the last book in the Trilogy left off so after reading a small portion of the book I went back to read the first book which again is something I thoroughly recommend doing and you'll have the added benefit of the twist at the beginning. Whether or not you usually read fantasy novels, this novel will entrance and entertain you throughout. | 5.0 |
| 7700 | great little book. I wish the damned binding permitted me to fold the page back so it would sit on my cluttered desk a bit better, but a full range of songs and a delightful assortment. thank you. | 5.0 |
| 7701 | This must have been difficult to write given the disclosures that occur during the course of the book. The book gives obvious suspects but places doubt at the same time.At first I couldn't tell where this book was headed until the same place it occurs in most books. A gentle read that illustrates just how vengeful a certain person can be. ;) | 4.0 |
| 7702 | " All Summer Long " although I really love books about small towns , this book is pretty boring, there is an unpredictable angle about the heroine who is asking for an unexpected help on a certain problem she has.But all other things are very predictable, and one can easily guess what will happen next and what will be at the end.I am looking for an interesting book, without so many unnecessary detailed descriptions of sex, with a fascinating drama. If someone has a recommendation for a really good book, I'll be grateful. | 3.0 |
| 7703 | I really enjoyed this book. It dealt with what I would imagine would be real issues with an interracial couple. The characters reminded me of myself and my sister's. My parents have also been married for longer than I have been alive, which is 40 years, and I really enjoyed reading about timeless love within my culture. I could understand Lacey's mother and brother's points of view, but was glad that they came around in the end. It was interesting to see that a lot of the prejudices that we have as African-Americans are perpetuated by our own insecurities. But, as I said before, I am glad everyone came around in the end.On an unrelated note, I am very interested to see what's up with Lisa. If you write it, I will buy it! | 5.0 |
| 7704 | In one month I have listened to this book over four times. It has been such a blessing to me!! Beyond words!! I don't just recommend anyone to read it but I recommend everyone to read it!! | 5.0 |
| 7705 | The first book in the series will acquaint the reader to a few of the characters and as the series progresses there are many more that intrigue. | 5.0 |
| 7706 | Wonder lessons from Phillip Keller,especially if you love Dogs, we humans should leard so well. | 5.0 |
| 7707 | Claudia is a wonderful storyteller. I love the way she makes twist that I do not expect. The story makes you want more all the way through the book I felt very engaged in this wonderful book! | 5.0 |
| 7708 | Love Inc series was addicting. Once I started it I couldn't put it down. I read the whole series over a weekend. Hot, hot, hot! | 4.0 |
| 7709 | I don't know what the say. One word come to mind and WOW. This is a must read and a good end to a beautiful love story. Skyla end the well so I was for the first at peace with a book end. | 5.0 |
| 7710 | The way these women's lives were intertwined, from such different cultures, ethnicities and motivations was fascinating. The writing was weak and kept this in a beach read category | 4.0 |
| 7711 | This book rates right up there with her first book House on Tradd Street. I loved all the characters and the way the plot played out. Love old houses so that certainly helped keep my interest as well as the history. | 4.0 |
| 7712 | I remember reading a historical fiction novel a long time ago about adventure on the Oregon trail and really liking it so I was excited to see this book offered at Amazon. For me it definitely held up to expectations as I ended up liking the writing style of the author and I really felt sorry for the woman as she headed west with her husband and her brother in law. The way west was hard for her and I really feel sorry for her over the course of the book. What I really liked most about the book was that I really could picture their journey out west as their was just enough detail added to the description of their trip. | 5.0 |
| 7713 | Suspenseful and scary as fck. I was hooked right away. Tapping and tapping through pages, wondering what would happen next, dying to know what would happen. A couple thoughts I had were "how can anyone live like this? will she get away? There must be a way! Why aren't they helping her?" I couldn't put my Kindle down. Towards the end my heart was beating hard and fast.I definitely recommend this book, but it is not for everyone. It is violent and sad, and it takes you down a very dark and scary road. | 5.0 |
| 7714 | Good story, sometimes a little hard to follow. I didn't really understand the tension between the main character and his neighbor. Maybe if I read the first book in the series it would help. Nice, quick read. | 4.0 |
| 7715 | This one in the series is a charm. Suggest get it ASAP you will enjoy this series. Have fun reading | 5.0 |
| 7716 | If you want a book that keeps you guessing, interested, with a great plot; this is the one for you. I am really glad that I found this author. I would recommend him to someone who likes a good mystery where you get an outcome that you like, but don't expect. | 5.0 |
| 7717 | I liked everything about this book, it included families, relatives, working habits, love,hurt, sharing and caring. Blossom Street is full of everything most small towns consist of. Schools, churches, restaurants and etc.Good reading and hard to put down, you will love the characters. | 5.0 |
| 7718 | The author has some basic military knowledge. However, his style and content are so lacking in depth, it is like reading Fox news reporting from an imbed. Too bad, really, as the idea, while certainly not new or very unique, has possibilities. Additionally, Mr. Thomas doesn't have a grasp on the proper use of pronouns ( although he might find a few choice ones for me). Often confusing, his simple sentence structure will leave you wondering who is thinking about what. Glad this one was so cheap. | 1.0 |
| 7719 | Certainly needs editing. This book is more f or young adults. No one seems to question her 21st century talk. She does not seem upset with slavery. She drove a silver luxury car and says yeah a lot. Sophomoric book. Sorry I wasted $.99. | 3.0 |
| 7720 | This book was one of the very few books that can actually almost scare me especially after learning that there was a real axeman. (If you read the book you will find out who/what that is) Definitely one of H.P. Mallory's best books! This book is great if you want a romantic thriller! If you just follow H.P. Mallory like I do then don't be fooled by the beginning, trust me, her amazing skill to write supernatural will show later on in the book. I've loved all of H.P. Mallory's books and plan to continue following her with each book she publishes. There's no such thrill as going on FB and realizing that her next book is out. Definitely a good read and can't wait until her next book comes out! | 5.0 |
| 7721 | I bought this for my S-I-L who is in law school. He was very excited to receive it and said he intends to read this on the beach this summer. | 5.0 |
| 7722 | I was given an ARC of this new short story collection. My review is an honest account of my feelings. I enjoyed the three stories very much. All well-written in the author's distinctive style. The stories, set in and around North Wales, have vivid descriptions of the area, the countryside and the buildings we visit and show the author's love of her adopted homeland. The characters are well rounded and easy to get along with. Each story has a very different theme of home and relationships, some humor, and endings that will leave you wondering... A highly recommended read. | 5.0 |
| 7723 | I am 8 years old and I think that the pictures are really cute, and the rhyming was awesome! I like rhyming a lot. And the ways the ladybird and the leopard got their spots was very creative! My favourite character was Andrew(the main character ).It’s a really really good book and ends very well.The best part was when he got the spots and I felt sad for Andrew the giraffe when he had no spots but the ending was a happy one and the rhyming through the whole book was really fun. This is my favourite book from this author and my brothers’ favourite from this author was Goodnight, Sleep Tight. This book is great for all children big and small and I just love reading the rhymes over and over again. =(^.^)= | 5.0 |
| 7724 | Every Jane Yellowrock novel is just as good as the last. I can never wait for the next one and I have not been disappointed yet. This series just keeps getting better and better. Awesome. | 5.0 |
| 7725 | Very well written book, detailing the horrors of the concentration camps and the Nazi regime. The book is well researched, and as the story unfolds, you cannot help feeling sad at the loss of so many lives, and the fact that most of the world did not believe that such atrocities could happen, and failed to react quickly. On the other hand, the book presents many brave people who dared to help, even at the expense of their lives, restoring my belief that there is still hope for humanity. The book is a tribute to these men and women. | 5.0 |
| 7726 | These series are never ending which is why I love them! Always waiting for the next one to come out! I'm getting my friends hooked onto them too. | 5.0 |
| 7727 | Suspense was the theme of this novel. I felt somewhat lost going from chapter to chapter with sorting out the characters but the ending did the final sorting. | 4.0 |
| 7728 | Omg I really enjoyed I all three books they were really good and kept me on my toes. Looking forward for more from this author!!!! | 5.0 |
| 7729 | I enjoyed the book. The main character, his brother and the girlfriends were likable. I enjoyed it. Check it out. | 4.0 |
| 7730 | I agree with a reviewer who said that this isn't the whole story. That's true and honestly it's stupid of the book to claim otherwise. But it was nice to read, nice to have something that I could relate to and put on myself to feel proud. I'm still the punk kid I always was, and I will be even when I'm in a nursing home. But when I was that young punk teenager books like this didn't exists and I didn't think they ever would so for that I am grateful.Maybe...maybe some of it we don't want everyone to be able to pick up and read. Maybe those of us who considered and still consider ourselves true punks will keep some stuff and some bands like Bikini Kill to ourselves and we'll smile at each other and understand our secret code. Otherwise it's just another thing the hipsters will take over. | 4.0 |
| 7731 | It's a book that you don't want to finish, simply because you cannot stand the idea of the ending. You just want it to go on and on.. I hope there is more to come from Alana and Dave. | 5.0 |
| 7732 | This book is in excellent condition and it arrived very quickly. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about Tori Spelling. | 5.0 |
| 7733 | I read a lot of free kindle books. This is one of the few I have paid for albeit at a discount. I would have paid full price for this book and not been disappointed. Helena has woven a tale full of mythology and mystery. I loved this book and look forward to more from Helena. Thank you for writing a truly memorable story! | 5.0 |
| 7734 | The story was interesting and an easy read. No real twists or turns to make it exceptional. If you are a fan this is satisfying. | 3.0 |
| 7735 | I liked that this book had a lot of good action. It wasn't all mushy and gushy but it still provided the reader with good relationships. | 5.0 |
| 7736 | Welcome to HELL!Melody Angel is a temp at the HELL Corporation. She seems to be the only angel in a place full of demons. Her mission is to find where Lucifer is hiding and find out what he is really up to. With Luce Iblis being her number one suspect, the smoldering hot CEO just adds plenty of trouble and temptation to her work.Oh what a fun story, I really enjoyed this one. Melody is really an angel, she is sweet, calm and calculating and overall takes her situation in stride. The books main focus was mostly on Mel as she stumbles through HELL trying to figure out which one of her co-workers is Lucifer. So with a little bit of mystery added to keep the book exciting as well as some office humor and satire made this book very enjoyable.The pace of the book varied, it started out fast and kind of slowed down a bit in the middle and picked up really in the end. I liked the ending and how everything fell together, but it left me wanting more. Especially with all the interesting and amusing characters of HELL Corporation and their reactions to Mel.Thought there was some dirty jokes thrown into the book, it was relatively clean. I absolutely enjoyed watching Melody in that environment and her dislike of the office instant sludge coffee!I got a copy of this book from the tour coordinator in exchange of an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 7737 | For me this book falls under the category of what could have been. This is an interesting premise but its a little bit to "artsy" for me. Its like one of those paintings where you know what all the little bits are but they look just a little odd and they don't quite fit together properly. Lots of people are into that kind of thing so if you are this is a good book for you. If you are looking just to be entertained then I would look for something else. | 3.0 |
| 7738 | Awakening. Honesty. Action. Separate from each other, and there's not much to go with. Together, however, and there's a moment there, of connection with HaShem, that's supposed to change it all. Or at least Idleman asserts. There are plenty of reviewers that have tackled this very question. Additionally, I'm not reviewing the book, but rather the audiobook. When reviewing an audiobook, the purpose of the review is to ascertain if the audio is one worth listening to. So, on my end, I will assume that you will have decided on the content material, but now you are at a point where you need to decide on traditional reading format or auditory listening format.Heyborne's narration is clear and easy to understand. He reads at a medium pace and pauses slightly in-between sentences to allow readers to keep up. A softer voice, Heyborne's is not one I would mind listening to in the background or while on a drive. Overall, the audiobook edition is a quality edition to consider, breaking out of the mold of subpar quality and providing a voice that can match the author's intent. So, if you're on the fence on reading versus listening, this title is a good title to give audiobooks a go.Disclosure: I was contracted to write an honest review in exchange for a reviewer copy of the product. The opinions stated in this review are solely my own. | 4.0 |
| 7739 | This book was had me UGLY CRYING!Big ole fat tears for the love and heartbreak these characters go through.J4 you did it again. You make me love characters that were ones I once hated.I just love that the author can do this.She makes you connect with them and then they become your favorite characters!Ashley and Shayne go through some pretty traumatic stuff.You see there love for each other and hope and pray everything turns out good in the end.The author does not disappoint!!:)))can't wait for more of this series! | 5.0 |
| 7740 | Sara is so entertaining I enjoy her books from the very start.can't wait to start the next one. She makes me laugh more than anyone else can. | 5.0 |
| 7741 | the book was pretty good.it's not much that I didn't like about it except for the ending.just seemed a bit rushed and I didn't like the way rain was with her father.it's like she lost her tough edge i really couldn't see her calling him daddy lol.other than that I loved it. | 4.0 |
| 7742 | I got this book for free and boy, let me just say that I'm glad I didn't pay for it. The writing wasn't bad, but the story itself was not worth the 5 star reviews it's received. No, I wouldn't recommend this story. | 2.0 |
| 7743 | I was given a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review as part of the M/M Romance group Don't Buy My Love project.If you are truly a Trecky (idk how you spell that) then you will really enjoy this story. And the story really does capture that "Go where no man has gone before" theme.I thought there was a nice pace to the book except for the huge data dump at the beginning with quite a few POV's provide so I was a little confused at first. But then the story really started to flow. This story is not a straight forward m/m romance there is more focus on the actual story than romance...which in my opinion wasn't bad.The story takes place well into the future where space travel is as common and just as regular as commercial flight. I don't want to say the main characters are Edward and Martin because everyone in this story had huge rolls and played key parts that without them the story would be lost. The Starfire Corp has developed a way to travel to the far reaches of the universe in a blink of an eye and there are those from the future that want to make that not happen. We do find out some reasons that some from the future don't want that to happen but there is another party at play who his even more driven to see that the mission fails.I loved the build up of everything the sabotage, the space mission, the murders, and the love story. The ending did leave me feeling kind of like whoa what just happened but in a good way because I just know there has to be a follow up to this. | 4.0 |
| 7744 | This was an excellent and informative read! Both doctors break down exactly what goes on in our bodies as we exercise and explain in great detail what and how to exercise for whatever goal you wish. I have been an athlete on and off for years and now understand what I need to do to age much beter than I have been. Thank you Eric and Max for both view points and professional advice! | 5.0 |
| 7745 | Enjoyed reading a Stone & Robie story. I miss The Camel Club series and have enjoyed reading his newer Will Robie series. Looking forward to the new installment coming out in April. Would love a new full Camel Club story. Hay David...have one in the works? :) | 4.0 |
| 7746 | I enjoyed the Rumble series.I want more JuJu.He kept me laughing.Kabo was very transparent.We as fans have been made to wait too long for Cut n Curl2..Come on now HURRY UP AND FINISH IT ALREADY. | 5.0 |
| 7747 | This is a well-written story with good pacing and vivid imagery. The mysterious drowning of a teenager leads to a series of bizarre events. With smooth crisp dialogue, and lots of suspense this book reminds me of Stephen King. Looking forward to the sequels. | 5.0 |
| 7748 | Most highly recommend this series of books. Brian is a fabulous young author, and he will be followed by me, as well as thousands of his other fans. The age of the reader is immaterial. | 5.0 |
| 7749 | I didn’t need to read more than a couple of lines of the synopsis of The Martian before I knew I had to read this book. I love stories set in space, and in this one, the main character is stranded alone on Mars after his NASA crewmates leave him behind, thinking he’d died in an accident. He has no way to get off the planet and no way to communicate with NASA. His only hope is to find a way to stay alive for several years until the next mission to Mars arrives. This is an amazing set-up, isn’t it? And The Martian had the good fortune to come out around the same time that the film, Gravity, with a similar theme of one person struggling to survive away from Earth, was racking up Oscars.The story drew me right in. How could this astronaut, Mark Watney, find the means to get oxygen, water, and food on a barren planet? How will he maintain the will to survive alone for years, when the chances for his rescue seem hopeless? If he does manage to make it until the next mission arrives, how will he find them? The Martian is written in the form of Watney’s diary, so we are right there with him as he gets into planning mode. And he IMMEDIATELY gets into this mode, after a thorough assessment of his dire situation. He calculates the amount of water and food he needs for the next few years, down to the liter and calorie. He is trained as an engineer and botanist, so if all goes according to plan, he can maintain his equipment to provide oxygen and water, and he has the ability to grow potatoes.I initially found all of this fascinating. It reminded me a lot of Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis, in that the author made what could have been very dry facts seem interesting. But after a time, it got to be too much. I assume Andy Weir did an enormous amount of research for this book, because it reads like a step-by-step instruction manual for how to survive on Mars. But that’s where the problems started to set in for me. It began to become a never-ending series of: “This terrible thing X happened, but I fixed it by doing Y.” I started to become unconcerned for Watney, because this guy had an answer for everything.Very early on – TINY SPOILER HERE – the book switches out of diary mode, and moves to NASA headquarters. Through a major stroke of luck, an employee viewing satellite images discovers that Watney is alive, and unbeknownst to him, they begin to plan a dangerous rescue mission, with a high likelihood for failure. These scenes provided a nice break from the increasing monotony of Watney’s experience on Mars.Through everything, Watney has an incredibly (and almost unbelievably) positive outlook. He never seemed to despair, and he never seemed very angry. He approached each day with a list of tasks that he methodically checked off. At times, he seemed to find a good deal of humor in his situation. Maybe these are qualities that astronauts need to possess, but it made it difficult to sympathize with his plight.Despite my few reservations, I would recommend this to any sci-fi fan. There are good reasons why it has over 5k ratings on Goodreads with a nearly 4.40 average.Note: I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. | 3.0 |
| 7750 | Twelfth in the Sister Frevisse medieval mystery series and revolving around Dame Frevisse, a Benedictine nun, and Joliffe, a player-writer turned spy for the bishop. Events take place in Bury St. Edmunds in England in 1447.If you're following the Sister Frevisse stories (and if you enjoyed her Joliffe, the Player series), you must read this one as events in this affect Frevisse and her relationship with Alice and Bishop Beaufort. Joliffe also plays in this.My TakeIt's not a typical Frevisse, for there's only the one bit of detecting—and Frevisse does have help from Joliffe and Pecock. Even Beaufort is stepping out of his usual role!This story does make me grateful for the Internet and a justice system with rules and regulations. Yes, those rules can get put aside---hello NSA, CIA, FBI---but it's more than Gloucester had back in 1447. Jesus.This is a sad tale with no happily-ever-after for anyone. It's mostly a tale of greed, but a greed for power, not money with actions that destroy families. Yes, there are politics involved, but no real discussion of strategy or true affairs of state. The best is simply mentions of Suffolk's influence on the king and how Suffolk's ego is affecting his relationship with Alice. I can't imagine future installments without Alice, so it will be interesting to see how Frazer resolves this.My favorite part is the play Wilde is putting on. It's a brilliant-sounding piece, and I do wish I could have been there. Joliffe is his usual witty self even as he's flying about, trying to do what he can for the bishop.There's a mention of Chaucer's translation of Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy, Boece, and it sounds like an interesting read. One to pick up, read a few pages, and think about it before continuing for another few. I very much appreciated Pecock's assessment of confession and penance. Such a very realistic viewpoint.The best of The Bastard's Tale is the why of all these people helping Arteys who's between a rock and a hard place; there are none of whom he would have expected to find aid. It's too bad there aren't more people willing to step up this way. Luckily, he does make good choices under the circumstances. Now if only Gloucester had been a bit more suspicious and Henry paying more attention...The StoryLured by the promise of his beloved wife's pardon, the out-of-favor Gloucester travels to Bury St. Edmunds where Parliament has been moved. And so gather the spies of lords and bishops.The CharactersDame Frevisse is a Benedictine nun at St. Frideswide with the Lady Alice of Suffolk her cousin. Suffolk has the king's ear and believes himself his equal. John de la Pole is the four-year-old Suffolk son and heir with his own part to play. Domina Elisabeth is still the prioress, and she sends Frevisse and Dame Perpetua as companion at the request of Henry Beaufort, Cardinal and Bishop of Winchester to spy for him in Bury. It's Sister Amicia who accompanies Frevisse back to London.Arteys is the bastard son of the Duke of Gloucester with no sense of his place or future. Humphrey, the Duke of Gloucester, is, until Henry has an heir, the heir to the throne of England with the Duke of York behind him. Gloucester's men include Sir Richard Middleton, Gryffydd ap Nicholas, Sir Roger Chamberlain, Yevan ap Jankyn, Jenkin ap Rhys, Master Richard Needham who is the member of Parliament for Dover and employed by Gloucester, Tom Herbert, Hal, Sir John Cheney, and Sir Robert Wer. Gloucester's wife, the Lady Eleanor, has been imprisoned for the past five years for witchcraft.Master Wilde is producing a play to present to the king as a gift from Abbot Babington. Wilde's wife, Joane, puts Frevisse to work hemming costumes. His son, Giles, has a part. John Lydgate is a Benedictine monk pushing to impose his taste upon the company.Master Noreys, a.k.a., Joliffe, is the Devil in so many ways.Master Grene is the warden of St. Saviour's where Gloucester will stay along with the king. Bishop Pecock of St. Asaph is a minor religious figure with a quick intellect. Runman is his servant, and Master Orle is his chaplain. Both are willing to do whatever the bishop needs. Brother Adam is in charge of the library and is forced to allow Dame Perpetua in.Isabella Tresham's husband, William, is Speaker for the Commons in Parliament.King Henry VI and his queen, Margaret, are in the toils of the Marquis of Suffolk. Sir John Stourton and Sir Thomas Stanley are lickspittles for Henry. The Marquis of Dorset, the Duke of Buckingham, the Earl of Salisbury, Viscount Beaumont, and Lord Sudeley are some of Suffolk's cronies. Edward Griggs is one of his yeomen.The CoverThe cover is a pale golden yellow split vertically with the left a long perspective of the river with its variously arched bridges and homes lining the banks. The right side is text-filled with the blue foil-backed title, the series name, the author's name, and informational data.The title is true enough, for it's The Bastard's Tale Frazer tells. | 4.0 |
| 7751 | The Word Exchange by Alena Graedon has a fascinating premise. In the near future, the printed word is all but dead. Nearly everyone in the U.S. has a device called a Meme. Even better than a Smartphone, Memes intuit what their owners need. Need a cab? Your Meme will hail one before you even realize it. Searching for a word? Your Meme will quickly find it for you on the Word Exchange, for only a few cents per word.Then people start showing signs of the Word Flu – using nonsense words instead of real ones, to the point where they can’t be understood. A powerful company has been buying up the rights to all the English words in the world, so Meme users have to pay more each time their Memes find a word for them. Copies of the last print edition of a great American dictionary are being burned; pretty soon the only place to look up words will be the Word Exchange. That and the Oxford English Dictionary, the lone holdout against greedy corporate interests.Although I have a Smartphone, I do worry about the influence of digital devices and social media on our lives. When one goes out for a meal with family or friends, one or more of the people present are constantly checking their devices. Studies show autocomplete functions when we text or write are changing the way we communicate, as many people are too lazy to find the word they mean and accept the generic word everyone is using instead.This book certainly taps into my own fears about what is happening in society. The author of a paper put out by the book’s word “underground resistance” writes, “Our facility for reflection has dimmed, taking with it our skill for deep and unfettered thinking.” (p. 85) I’ve had this thought myself, and ranted the following along with one of the characters:As a nation, we’ve been practicing mass production since before World War II. We believed wastefulness would morph, by magic, into wealth. That if we created enough disposable products, it would help fire consumerism. And it did, for a while. But here’s a dirty secret: resources are finite. Waste enough, and eventually it’s all used up. (p. 345)The Word Exchange is broken into 26 chapters, one for each of the letters in the English alphabet. Each chapter starts with a word and a definition. Although I loved the concept of this book, it’s not perfect. I had a very hard time following some plot points. There are two narrators, and one of them is suffering from the Word Flu. His chapters are filled with nonsense words, which got old very fast. But the book has a satisfying ending, and I recommend it to other readers interested in where technology is taking us. If you enjoyed Ready Player One, Amped, or A Working Theory of Love, you might enjoy The Word Exchange.I read an advance reader copy of The Word Exchange. | 4.0 |
| 7752 | Contemporary, Fallen Angels, Young AdultBoise, IdahoAirel is a 17-year-old that just wants to be normal. Living in the small city of Boise she seems like just any other average teenager. But soon those days are gone as she undergoes a change so drastic that she has to wonder if she didn’t just imagine it happening. Airel soon has to learn to fight for her life as she is being pursued by an ancient enemy. An enemy that will pursue her relentlessly in the deepest darkness. Simply because of her lineage and who she is. Now she will never have what she wanted most of all to be normal.This book starts the series off with a bang. The suspense builds throughout the story and draws the reader in until they have to keep reading just to see what is actually happening and why it is happening. As this story doesn’t give all the answers it will have readers wanting to read the next book just to see what happens next. With every piece that is revealed it leads to more questions that make for a book that is a page turner. The characters are very interesting and complex. The story is almost two stories in one as it also gives the story of what has happened in the past while telling the story that is happening in the current time. The two periods are woven together seamlessly so that the reader is never at a lost as to what is happening. If the other books continue like the first this is going to be an explosive series. It does leave a cliffhanger at the end that hopefully picks up in the next book. | 5.0 |
| 7753 | Like many people I have a love/hate relationship with social media. I like that I can keep up with some distant friends and family this way, but it's mostly just noise, at best meaningless, at worst it makes me dissatisfied and/or angry (I know that during the Charleston area's recent and continuing water crisis Facebook began as a great place to exchange information, but has now gotten to the point that my husband begs me not to look at it). I also resent all the time I waste reading about things I don't really care about and there is so much pressure to keep up. Anyway, a perfect topic for a writer like Eggers to take on and while I know a lot of people were underwhelmed by the book, but I thoroughly enjoyed it - a solid 4.5 stars, even though it made me want to immediately go off the grid and pay only cash for items.Mae is over-educated and under-employed. Her college roommate, Annie manages to get her a job with her company, The Circle similar to Facebook only much bigger and encompassing more of everyday life (though the campus seems to have been modeled on Microsoft's) - "the company had so much going on, so much humanity and good feeling, and was pioneering on all fronts, that she knew she was being improved just by being in the Circlers' proximity. It was like a well-curated organic grocery store: you knew, by shopping there, that you were healthier; you couldn't make a bad choice, because everything had been vetted already." (105)Mae becomes more and more enmeshed in life at (and in) the Circle, to the point in ruins most relationships she had prior to her new job. Her father is suffering from MS (one of the most successful parts of the books, I thought) and Mae's new job is, initially, a boon, but then becomes something darker for her family and old friends. In a conversation with her old boyfriend he notes, "'listen, twenty years ago, it wasn't so cool to have a calculator watch, right? And spending all day inside playing with your calculator watch sent a clear message that you weren't doing so well socially. And judgments like 'like' and 'dislike' and 'smiles' and 'frowns' were limited to junior high. Someone would write a note and it would say, 'Do you like unicorns and stickers?' and you'd say, 'Yeah, I like unicorns and stickers! Smile!' That kind of thing. But now it's not just junior high kids who do it, it's everyone, and it seems to me sometimes I've entered some inverted zone, some mirror world where the dorkiest s*** in the world is completely dominant. The world has dorkified itself.'". (133) Separate from the larger social issues Eggers does a good job showing how annoying it can all become (the issues with Alistair and the pushiness of total strangers rang very true). Though the last third of the book relied a bit heavily on 1984 and the aquarium section was a bit overwhelming, the end was both inevitable and incredibly interesting.Most readers will have no doubt about the big secret or be very surprised about the progression of the action, but even though much of what occurred was expected Eggers uses his gift for dialogue and creation of real characters (who of us hasn't been incredibly envious of friends, annoyed with parents or dated a person he/she didn't really care about?) to overcome the lack of suspense and did a great job showing how insidiously easy it can be to head down the slope. I couldn't wait to see how Eggers "completed the circle" of the novel. | 5.0 |
| 7754 | I really like Kirsty Moseley's books; I have read her other three books and loved them. This book was really good; it had a great story line and really good characters. | 4.0 |
| 7755 | I chose to read this book based on the recommendation of my brother who rarely reads anything. It had me pulled in immediately and I was bummed to come to the end. I could read about Turbo all day. I'm so thankful for all of our service men and women. Now I'm more aware of and appreciative of the animals who protect them and keep them safe. | 5.0 |
| 7756 | I read with my Grandson, and now he wants to go to the snow and see snow. We live in Australia, very hot, so will have to try and take him, during our short "Ski Season"He loved the book, and loves to see the different "Snowflakes"Well done | 5.0 |
| 7757 | Evocative, lyrical story with such a strong sense of place that you'll swear you're staggering through a rural Alaska winter.The ending is so wonderful that I wept, and then I read the last few pages again. And I wept again.But I'm getting ahead of myself.For the beginning didn't sweep me up. I struggled. The transitions between the present and past segments stuttered and felt disjointed. More frustrating yet, these transitions occur so frequently that they offered me little chance to know the characters, to sink down inside of them and feel their stories.I still don't know if this was intended by the author as a way of keeping the reader slightly off-center, if it was a device to mirror the action and tension of the storyline.Whatever the case, things changed around Page 60. Suddenly, I was IN the book. I breathed it. I felt it. I was there.And I couldn't stop reading. I stayed up most of the night--I couldn't put the book down. And I still can't stop thinking about it.Rayna, the blind girl, has to be the strongest and most endearing character I'm come across in a long time.All in all, I highly recommend the "The Raven's Gift." | 4.0 |
| 7758 | I am not a chess champion -- more an intermediate player. For me, the book was written at a useful level. I think it helped my game, but I'm still only an intermediate player. So, true champions may need something a little more challenging. | 4.0 |
| 7759 | There are no words that can describe just how much I have fallen in love with Brett. I was totally a Team Sebastian girl with a little "Yay Brett" on the side, but with this book and the way Jo-Anna Walker shows how much love Evvie and Brett have for each other even with the s*** storm of Brett's past is just......Awesome!! Now I can say that from the bottom of my heart I'm am totally Team Brett too!!!!I can not wait for book three!!! | 5.0 |
| 7760 | Superb author! Short stories are harder to do than full length but CK pulls them off as well as can be done. Her terrific writing ability plus an unusually deep knowledge of the military and social history of the time combine to bring deeply moving stories come to life. Wonderful! | 5.0 |
| 7761 | I just finished Hunter's Claim. I wish I could make Susan's books last for more than just one day but I find it almost impossible to put them down once I start them! I suggest you have a tissue box handy when you start this one as there are a few tear-jerker moments in this story. Over all, it was a very sweet sci-fi love story and well worth the money. | 4.0 |
| 7762 | I was leary of buying this, because the author is Rahm Emanuel's brother. You know, the guy who subverted the single payer from the beginning of the negotiations over what would become the ACA. But his brother Ezekiel is a clear writer, who is vastly better informed. The book is organized very well. A good book for the person or student who wants to get a sense of the complexities and scale of the "American health care system" and the issues to which the Affordable Care Act is addressed. Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 7763 | I have read all the books about Hidden Coves finest and Loved each and every one. I wish there were more of them. I am going to miss spending time with each and every character. Kathryn did a wonderful job on these books. Don't miss any of them! Once you start reading them you will fall in LOVE with them too. | 5.0 |
| 7764 | This book covered the most challenging part of online marketing, search engine optimization. It gave quite a few useful tips that really anybody can implement into their marketing strategies. Although, I wanted a little more substance when it came to SEO marketing with Google. | 4.0 |
| 7765 | Dillard is the perfect combination of conscientious lawyer, ruthless detective and sensitive, caring human being. The books are engrossing, page-turning, legal crime mysteries as well as engaging personal narratives. They could, however, use some better editing, as they contain a surprising number of grammatical errors. | 5.0 |
| 7766 | This book came recommended by a friend and the reviews were positive so I ordered a copy. However, these experiments did not work for me. I hope they do for you. Makes reading the book more fun, I would imagine. | 2.0 |
| 7767 | If you happen to be a student of English battles,wars, factions, divisions,political associations,etc., or happen to have lived in past centuries in order to appreciate the finer points, you may love this. In case not, it will be reduced to a tragic romance with a lame heroine. Very interesting,although possibly not for 450 pages. DuMaurier was so good at writing with an edge, such as My Cousin Rachel, The Scapegoat, etc., that anything else pales by comparison. But- she wanted to be known as a "serious" writer. For my part- I have long considered Frenchmans Creek one of the half dozen most outstanding and original novels in all literature. | 3.0 |
| 7768 | Love conquers and endures overall. I am a sucker for a 2nd chance romance. Throw in a cute kid and I'm sold! | 4.0 |
| 7769 | I downloaded this book for my girlfriend to help give her some stuff to do when we go to the gym. It’s helped me make her a gym program that she’s now tried out twice and absolutely loved! Very helpful book! | 5.0 |
| 7770 | I enjoyed this book, and the entire series. Light reading, lots of holiday fun, and I like the supernatural angle. | 4.0 |
| 7771 | I honestly couldn't wait for this book to come out I knew from the excerpt that it was going to be a great story!! You definitely did not disappoint. | 5.0 |
| 7772 | I liked this one but it was just okay. I liked the other ones more. I recommend the series though. | 5.0 |
| 7773 | Sweet.Baby.Jesus!!!! Words cannot begin to describe how much I adored this trilogy. I laughed, I cried. I got so angry that I literally yelled at my husband as I was telling him the cause of my misery!! The characters were so well thought out. I assumed this was going to be another "erotic love story" just like all the others but MAN, I've never been happier to be so wrong. I LOOOOVVVEEDD it! Read it, because it's definitely one I plan on revisiting over and over :) I'm totally more fond of my maiden name that's for sure "Hudson!" | 5.0 |
| 7774 | “Goshawk Squadron” is a novel by author Derek Robinson about a fictional squadron of the Royal Flying Corps (the predecessors of the Royal Air Force) in early 1918, during World War I. But rather than this being a story about happy young men fighting a chivalrous war in the air against other similarly chivalrous young men, this novel shows what it was really like … a brutal, unsympathetic struggle where the pilots from both sides strove to ambush and kill their adversary before said adversary even knew he was there. I don’t give spoilers in my reviews of fictional works, below are my impressions of this book.While the book touches all of the pilots in the squadron, it centers around the young, bitterly cynical commander, Major Woolley. Robinson shows him as an eccentric, yet harshly effective commander, who is close to coming apart from the stress of his position. The author gives interesting portraits of the replacement pilots coming into the squadron … young idealist men, who have no idea how the reality of the air war compares to the popularly idealized, sanitized version that they believed, and their gradual disillusionment delivered courtesy of Major Woolley. Robinson writes in a darkly humorous way, that accurately describes the struggles both on the ground and in the air (although the air combat often becomes horrifying).A few years ago, I read “Winged Victory”, a semi-autobiographical novel by RFC pilot V.M. Yeates about the air war in France in 1918 flying Sopwith Camels. Mr Yeates based his novel on his own experiences in the Royal Flying Corps in 1918, and the novel was widely acclaimed as being an authentic description of what it was actually like to live and fly in combat during World War I. Although unlike Yeates, Robinsion obviously did not fly/fight aircraft in World War I, to me, “Goshawk Squadron” has the same ring of authenticity that I had when reading “Winged Victory”. I highly recommend this book. Five stars. | 5.0 |
| 7775 | Prepare for a little shock and awe - Raptor 6 was a thrill to read! From cover to cover Ronie Kendig’s “Rapid-Fire Fiction” will keep you turning pages. This was my first experience with the Christian Suspense genre and Ronie Kendig knocked my socks off. Kendig knows a thing or two about military operations and culture and she has clearly done her research for Raptor 6. She delivers a well constructed novel with nail-biting suspense, pulse-pounding action, and heart wrenching drama.Raptor 6 is a highly trained Army Special Forces team. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know each member of the team over the course of the book. Each man had an assigned specialty and a unique personality that contributed to the cohesiveness of the unit. The banter between them was “clean” and the occasional use of expletives were done using made up phrases. I laughed out loud at the humorous ribbing that they gave one another. Their playful joking worked nicely to break up the tension in the more suspenseful moments.Captain Dean Watters is a born leader who inspires esprit de corps among his men. I grew to admire him as a man of strong character who is committed to his country and his team. He is a precision instrument of war - intelligent, focused and controlled. His desire to control circumstance and provide for the safety of others stems from a past that the author does an excellent job of revealing over time.Raptor 6 is more than military might and maneuvering, there is a romance that evolves between Zahrah Zarrick and Capt. Watters. Missionary Zahrah Zarrick won me over with her BOLD faith. She is a woman who is on fire for Christ and has completely surrendered herself to His service. Her resolve to trust God for her protection despite the turmoil around her baffles Capt. Watters. He lets himself believe that he is merely covering his six, looking out for retired General Peter Zarrick’s daughter, but there is something about Zahrah that he can’t escape.Keep in mind that this novel takes place in present day Afghanistan during a US military war on terrorism. These characters fight monumental spiritual battles as well as a physical dangers. The book has violence to include violence against women that may be difficult for some to read. Kendig does a tactful job of incorporating these egregious acts into a redeeming storyline.Ronie Kendig honors those who serve(d) in our military and has won a new fan. I strongly recommend Raptor 6 to men and women for it’s intricate plot and powerful message. I anxiously await the next book in The Quiet Professionals Series and give this Christian military suspense novel 5 stars! Buy it! | 5.0 |
| 7776 | BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND IAN EVERSEA is the ninth book in the Pennyroyal Green series. Ian Eversea, the rogue who famously attempted to seduce the Duke of Falconbridge's fiancee in WHAT I DID FOR A DUKE and ended up going home naked, meets the Duke's ward Titania "Tansy" Danforth. Tansy is an American heiress who has come to England to find a husband approved by the Duke.I really liked this book because it was about how people create masks to hide pain in their lives. Both Tansy and Ian have created superficial flirty personalities in order to keep people at a distance. While at first these two appear superficial, they are actually hiding depths that are discovered when they are together.At the same time, this book is very funny. The reactions of men to Tansy are simply hysterical. Men are just entranced with her. The subtle competition over flowers with Olivia and the reactions of the other women in the book was also amusing. At the same time, we see Tansy's caring nature in how she treats people. My favorite part of the book is her list of qualities she desires in a husband which she adds to throughout the book.I also enjoyed spending time with the Duke and Genevieve again. Because of the situation, Falconbridge is a significant part of this book and his actions in this book made me like him even more than before.While not necessary to read all the books in the series before this one (though I highly recommend starting at the beginning and reading all nine), I believe that a reader will enjoy this book better if they read at least WHAT I DID FOR A DUKE because of the continuation of the story from that book.Finally, I really hope the next book us about Olivia and Lyon because the events of this book leave me concerned. | 4.0 |
| 7777 | This is a good story, though too short to be considered a novel. I really appreciated the Christian theme. But the whole way through, the plural spelling of words was wrong. An apostrophe indicates possession. A plural does not require an apostrophe. Also a lack of understanding for there/their(s). There's would be short for there is. If an author does not have a clear understanding of this, then the proofreader needs to be someone who does. This drives me crazy!! And I suspect there are many others who feel the same. I also would have liked to know the the final word on Maddie. Maybe that is for the next book. I hope so! Good job. Just needs a little tweaking. | 4.0 |
| 7778 | I've been waiting for an author to hear my silent prayer for a paranormal romance set in the roaring twenties. I've always been fond of the era with its iconic fashion and there are fewer times in history that seem as fun to drop a paranormal plot in than one already plagued by prohibition. Enter one of the very small handful of authors I pre-order without reading blurbs for, the sharp and sagacious Jenn Bennett.While the blurb for BITTER SPIRITS does a very wonderful job of presenting the basics of what you'll be reading I realized right away that as a reader of her urban fantasy series first I was mildly disappointed. I'm just so used to her voice without the romance as the central plot that it felt slow to take off. Once it did though, I struggled to put it down. A thorough researcher and quite impressively able to blend unexpected things together, Bennett made the odd mix of Chinese and Swedish characters and cultures truly immersive. I hated to be pulled away to scenes with just Aida and Winter—and mercy do they have chemistry!—simply because I was so invested in the world.When I was able to let go of the plethora of unique and enjoyable secondary characters long enough I really enjoyed the romance itself. Aida and Winter are a great couple, the sort you root for from the instant they meet. They're both a bit wounded and plagued by things they're not ready to tell one another which keeps them from falling in love too quickly. When they come together intimately it's scorching but not gratuitous, something I very much appreciated considering the era.By the time I finished BITTER SPIRITS I had run a gamut of emotions, become very fond of some secondary characters I hope get their own romantic tales later in the series, and decided I had to pre-order GRIM SHADOWS. It's not as thick on the paranormal elements as I'd love—what can I say? I'm addicted to monsters—but it's a ferocious romp with ghostly elements I think both paranormal romance readers and historical romance readers should give a taste.Notes: ARC received via author. | 4.0 |
| 7779 | I enjoyed this book. There are so many reviews already that I wouldn't repeat the plot. The main character and narator of the story Don Tillman remains me of Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory so much. If you enjoy Sheldons character you will probably enjoy this book as well. Its smart and funny and easy to read. Four and 1/2 stars. | 4.0 |
| 7780 | I'm a die hard Zolendz fan... I love her writing & her Mad World Series is my favorite series EVER. This book did not disappoint.. It starts off w/a lot of mystery & questions thst you just cant wait to get the answers to. The characters are amazing & so funny. I love the ending & the sneak of the first chapter of the next book.. Can. Not. Wait. For. More. | 4.0 |
| 7781 | I devoured the earlier Hannah Vogel books by this author. Now with Joe Tesla she has created a modern hero who is even more fascinating. He is the Jack Reached of th underground world. That's all I have to say except read this book - and there better be many more. | 5.0 |
| 7782 | I really liked this book. It was entertaining, captivating and as a reader, I wasn't always sure where it was going to go. I really liked all the characters - they were all different but easy to engage with and it was the perfect length. I would definitely recommend. | 5.0 |
| 7783 | Kick up your heels and take it on a relaxing get away weekend, preferrably to the country!It's an easy, light hearted read and I'd love to see book number two be written from this storyline. | 4.0 |
| 7784 | I just finished reading Bloodlines. It is the first in the Vampire Academy spin off series by Richelle Mead. Sydney is put in charge of protecting a royal moroi girl while the queen tries to throw out the law that is endangering the royal's life. She is also trying to reprove herself as trustworthy to her superiors.I am very pleased and happy that Richelle Mead decided to write a spin off series of The Vampire Academy. I was sad when the series ended. I even loved the way she tied it in so nicely to the previous series. It was absolutely amazing.The only thing I didn't really like all that much was the fact that the main character wasn't a moroi or dhamphir. I understand why she made Sydney the main character. It was her story after all. I just feel that Sydney being the main character made the story a little more stiff than if it was someone else. That's just my opinion though. Either way, the story was very enjoyable.I feel like I'm going to love this series as much as I did the Vampire Academy series. I fully recommend this book series to young adults and anybody who loves paranormal and supernatural books. I especially recommend it to all Vampire Academy lovers. | 5.0 |
| 7785 | My mom got this free in exchange for an unbased review so this is my review. I thought this book was really good. It was set at a school where all the boys are giants and this guy, Joel, is a giant too, but he doesn't know why. But they are all sons of fallen angels which are called nephlim in the book and I guess that is from the Bible. This girl Rachel lives with her weird cousin and aunt, and she falls in love with Joel even though she was afraid of him at first. It helps that he saves her from the other nephlim who are evil. The nephlim are all in this project to be trained for war, and it is really pretty exciting because everybody is against Joel because he is better than they are. | 5.0 |
| 7786 | Fantastic critique of masculinity and Australian society but too long and too much gratuitous sex - would be a fantastic school text but I fear schools might be criticized for that - enough with the sex scenes - read it before in your other novels ! And why do successful authors not get edited any more- it is a pain as this book does get bogged down badly in the middle- it is worth finishing though! | 4.0 |
| 7787 | Music is a window to the soul I believe. I'm a fan of country music myself which was one reason I was drawn to this book, but I do listen to all genre's of music, especially since so many of the books I read are now accompanied by playlists.This story of Taryn and Trace grabbed me from the beginning and didn't let go. How two different worlds could collide and combine and thrive when everything is trying to break them up, only shows more how true love and music can unite people.I cheered for TNT and booed those trying to tear them apart, and with 12% left to go in the book, I though my heart was going to leap out of my chest. Thank you Michelle for another fantastic music based romance, which is quickly becoming my favorite romance genre! | 5.0 |
| 7788 | I chose to read this book, Dash Diet: The True Story of How I Lost 189 Pounds Using the Dash Diet, because I really like success stories that are true and inspiring. What I enjoyed about this book is that the author, Alyssa Monimort, is real, she doesn’t sugar coat anything about her weight or her feelings. She tells things like it was beck when she when to school and how kids can be very cruel, which in turn makes someone feel even worse about themselves. But it wasn’t just kids that tormented her, she got it from adults later on in life just not in the same way kids in school treated her. The author also gives you recipes and helps you with every detail of the Dash Diet. | 5.0 |
| 7789 | Great introduction to the rough in the saddle series . Really enjoyed this love story. Give me hot sexy cowboys with a side of rodeo any day. Definitely recommend. | 5.0 |
| 7790 | I was so excited to get a gift card for Christmas to use for some of my wish list books. This was the first one I read, and I didn't want to put it down! Great story and characters, really good you. I would def recommend buying the complete set, bc you're going to want to read the next one right away | 4.0 |
| 7791 | My first read with this author and I've already started on the second book. I love historical romances and I looked forward to seeing if My Evans would be added to my faves. Glad to say, she was added. At first, it was a little slow to get to the action, but once we got through the mutual attraction that each of the hero/heroine wasn't aware that the other felt it was smooth sailing. The physical description of the scars on Christian made me wince at times such was the author's ability to be precise without becoming morbid. We begin with our hero, Lord Markham, an Adonis come down to earth, returning from the battle at Waterloo, shunned by the same society who once worshipped him, he now has to pay for his pleasure. During one of his forays, he's accused of a heinous crime against a debutante. Forced to flee, he vows to return to England and clear his name. Lady Serena Castleton, daughter of a duke and a beauteous debutante, is literally "sold" in marriage to settle her father's numerous gambling debts. She finds out the hard way, that her marriage is no fairy-tale as he subjects her to heinous acts of depravity. Knowing she has to escape or die, she makes a break for freedom and answers an add for a governess to Lord Markham's ward..Lily. The author skillfully takes us on the journey back to England which is not without it's dangers. Lily cannot allow him to know who she really is especially since she has loved him from afar for as long as she can remember. The emotions that are evident between these two are so steamy as to make one blush. You can almost envision being an actual witness as they fight to protect each other, Christian from whomever wants to ruin him and Serena from a man bent on reclaiming his property. With friends who stand by them, Ms. Evans takes you on an enjoyable ride and lets you peek into the world of the titled and wealthy. A delightful read and I definitely recommend reading the follow up as it's a true "Who done it" Only time and cunning will allow them to outwit their enemy. | 4.0 |
| 7792 | I was given this book to review! It is gorgeous from the cover to the last page. Amateurs to Artists will appreciate the easy to follow tutorials and beautiful illustrations. I am no painter or colorist, but I love to Scrapbook and Stamp and love to incorporate these into my pages! Who knew there were different types of pencils? Inside you will find a breakdown in the types, prices and specific uses for various types. After spending a few hours with this book, I am re-inspired to sit down with my stamps and pencils this weekend. I specificly will tackle the art of shading, which makes Kristy's pieces pop! If you are in the market for a new Art book this summer, give this a try, you will not be disappointed! "I received this book for free from Blogging for Books for this review." | 5.0 |
| 7793 | The Hunt For Pierre JNRDavid M. HenleyHarper Voyager, Jul 1 2014, $16.99ISBN: 9780732295608By the middle of the twenty-second century, a small segment of the twenty billion humans residing inside the domes evolved with extrasensory mental powers. Derogatorily dubbed psionics by those who feared their superiority will allow dominance if unchecked; the World Union established the Services with a mission to control these dangerous mutants. The Services aggressively capture, isolate and incarcerate psionics on remote islands in order to inhibit the impact of psi skills and prevent a revolt.In 2151 an experiment mated registered Psionics Pierre Sandro and Mary Kastonovich; which leads to giving birth to Pierre Jnr. Three months later, Pierre Jnr escapes and vanishes. In spite of a massive manhunt by the Services, he is not found and assumed dead as he is a baby even with special kinetic skills never remotely recorded before.However, the worst nightmare of those in power surfaces in 2159 when a sighting of eight year old Pierre Jnr is confirmed by the Weave; as the legend of a psi with the uncanny ability to control others’ minds lives. The Services assigns the best psi hunters of the Primacy military wing abetted by telepath Peter Lazarus who surrendered after three decades of freedom beneath the radar to prevent the most powerful psi ever, who he believed caused his sister to suicide, from killing the world.The Hunt for Pierre Jnr is a superb science fiction thriller that extrapolates present day issues like the environment and related moral and amoral responses into the next century. Rapidly changing points of view makes it initially difficult to follow who’s who, but also brings a fabulous frantic desperate pace to this character-driven yet action-packed futuristic thriller.Harriet Klausner | 4.0 |
| 7794 | Four year old Jeremy was tortured by his father, and verbally abused and neglected by his mother. After he sees the death of both parents, a cop takes him to the hospital, and then takes him home with him until social services can locate a relative. This is a horrifying story of how the child had been treated, and about the mental anguish he suffered. He also wants to be a girl instead of a boy. A very unusual story. | 4.0 |
| 7795 | This is my favorite of Raen's books. One of the main character's is a muscle-y Irish-American man with tattoos and the overall story is great. This book flowed so well & completely drew me in. I lost myself in the book and can't wait for the next books in the series to come out.ARC Reader. | 5.0 |
| 7796 | I like cats, and appreciate cat humor, so I mostly like this book. The only problem I had with it is I got it on my Kindle, and some of the pages were too small to read, even with enlarging the print as much as I could. What I read made me smile. | 4.0 |
| 7797 | I loved this book! I can't say I have agreed with every author about everything, but, whether you like what this author has to say, she is right on. Our culture may say you can bring home the bacon ant fry it up in a pan, but that is just a lie. Be blessed by the role God has given you, mother and wife! So worth the read | 5.0 |
| 7798 | I was up all night reading this book after starting it. It is amazing what could happen if technology continues to advance without some safeguards and this book should be a wake-up call for people about depending on technology so much. Awesome book can't wait to read the next one. | 5.0 |
| 7799 | If you are interested in what possibly happens after we die this is the book for you. Past lives reviewed, a facilitator to help us under stand lessons learned and why certain people keep incarnating with us . Told in a story fashion. I very much enjoyed this book and will definetly read the others. Addicting | 5.0 |
| 7800 | I really enjoyed learning about the life of Jesse James in this book. Although he is seen as an outlaw it also shows the more human side of him. This book will defiantly keep your attention and you will be glad you bought it. | 5.0 |
| 7801 | I liked the first book and really liked the second book, but it just keeps getting better. I loved the characters and how well they were developed. | 4.0 |
| 7802 | I can't wait to get the second part of this book is so good and it had me crying at the end .... how come he think everything is a lie? | 5.0 |
| 7803 | Story is okay. I read because I needed a book with the set location being in Michigan. This ends with a cliffhanger which I will not continue on with since the main story was okay. | 3.0 |
| 7804 | This book is so badly written that it is hardly readable. It made me laugh out loud many times which I don't believe is the reaction that E L James was aiming for. I really couldn't finish it, life is too short. | 1.0 |
| 7805 | I enjoyed this book so much that I'm about to restart it again. There were many characters in the intricately woven story, all juggling for attention at times making it easy to lose track of them by name. I feel like I probably missed some of the details. It's a good story, well worth a second read. I believed the writing and even spent some time doing searches for anything that this might be based on. I was almost surprised to find nothing in my searches. Really well crafted story.Now for the less than great points.I felt like this could have been a bit better in it's pacing. It's not always the case, but this could have probably been a bit longer. I read a review that said the characters were cliché. I don't think this is the case. I think that they may have been glossed over a bit though, leading us to not fully appreciate the dimensionality of each member of the team.I haven't looked into the other books by this author or who publishes the works, etc. but that said, I'd give this a five-star rating if there had been better editing. Unlike many people, I do not blame authors for this at all. When we craft a story, we must be able to hand it off to someone with less attachment, to edit and give feedback. The spelling errors, sentence breaks, choppy areas that lose the reader a little can easily become blind spots to an author. The writer creates a world and it's inhabitants. They are by definition too close to look for what needs to be polished or clarified. I would say that a revised version of this could easily be a five-star read, especially in such an affordable format. | 4.0 |
| 7806 | This book took me on a spiritual and emotional adventure. It was a representation of faith, new beginnings, and the dangers of disbelief. It effected me on a personal level due to a trip I recently took to Orlando, Florida. I'm from Atlanta, Georgia. In a moment of grief I disappeared from EVERYONE and went to a new city with $150, a cell phone, laptop, and the clothes on my back. Like the main characters, I had to depend on faith to survive. I began to reach new levels of enlightenment through my experience of being homeless for the first time. Just as I did, Phil and Bill learn that faith moves mountains and all things are possible through GOD. The journey is rough and uncertain. The second they are sure of survival is the exact moment their survival is solidified. Maybe if I read this story first I wouldn't have had to live out the experience. lol. This was a GREAT read! | 5.0 |
| 7807 | ***I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.***Yeah I think I said before that 'Oh that's something what I haven't read before' - But it really is!!!Obviously the biggest difference is the form: it's a 300+ pages poem.But I liked it!The language was sometimes a bit hard for me, it can be because it's modern english and I'm not a native speaker, but you can still enjoy the story."Don’t be afraid of caterpillars –They are reborn as butterflies.Transformed by love are saints and killers.The truth is sometimes worse than lies."There is a World, created by the author and well developed characters.You will meet and find everything what you want ina fairy tale.Really great work and a unique style."Back to her own self and kingdom,Luella's winning back her nameSecuring her reign and freedomWith Derek, her re-found flame." | 4.0 |
| 7808 | Language a little rough, but story was great. Piper Anderson is in the witness protection program and strives to be unnoticed...until she is by the older waitress at the diner she eats at. Things start to happen then. She tries university and finds that her ideals of criminal justice are not being fulfilled by the legal system. So she figures out a plan to take down a part of that problem. Love and suspense join together to make a great book! | 5.0 |
| 7809 | I live in AZ and watched the news every morning and evening to see what went on. This is not a real long book and a lot of the information I already knew but there were a few things I didn't. I didn't know anything about Travis' background. It wasn't expensive so if you don't want every detail, this is a good book to read. | 4.0 |
| 7810 | I am actually sad that my time with this book is over. It was a great mystery, crime novel that kept me guessing til the very end. I am usually able to guess book endings and twists fairly well, but this one was kind of so far over in left field that there's no way I could've seen it coming. So, if you like a page turner that is gonna keep you in suspense all night, get this book. At first, I didn't really care for the main character at all, but as she grew throughout the story, I found myself rooting for her more and more. It's basically some murders that really should've never happened, because everything, and I do mean everything, got way too blown out of proportion. Plus, they're like the unluckiest people alive (dead?). Great book. I want to read Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn now. I have already read Gone Girl and thought it was a great, exciting page turner as well. I am really liking Ms. Flynn's work. | 5.0 |
| 7811 | I bought this book in paperback ages ago and wanted a digital one to replace it. The recipes are just as great as I remember, but the digital format is a pain. Basically, the digital format is just a digital copy of the cookbook, with no helpful to each recipe. This makes finding and bookmarking the recipes horrible.Chef Paul's cookbook has lots of notations and suggestions for his dishes. In the original cookbook, he tells readers to go to page so-and-so for the Oyster Dressing, for example. Obviously, the page number technique doesn't work for Kindle but there is no digital equivalent to it, i.e. there is no link to the Oyster Dressing recipe. So you will have to type "oyster dressing" in search to find it. And if you're pairing the dressing with another dish, you will have to repeat this step many times. It's very frustrating and time-consuming.Final verdict: I'd recommend the recipes any day of the week but suggest you DON'T get the digital version until and if the publishers bother to add helpful links. The current format is not very friendly for practical application. | 4.0 |
| 7812 | Very exciting plot that draws you in right away! If this is your first Rollins book you're sure to want more. | 4.0 |
| 7813 | I generally don't like to read books twice but Diana Gabaldon's Cross Stitch was just as good the second time - perhaps even better. Love it. Highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 7814 | It was a little slow at times but shows compassion and humor. Probably geared to a teenage group. I like that it shows you are not invincible. | 4.0 |
| 7815 | This is a thriller, you can't put it down. I want more!! This historical romance exceeds anything I've read in the past, | 5.0 |
| 7816 | It is an easy read (i.e. Kimmel expresses his thoughts and ideas clearly, even if the ideas themselves are not very easy ones to grasp at first). I wanted to read this because as a liberal female, I struggle to identify with the "angry white men" of which Kimmel speaks. A lot of what he says is intuitive, when you think about it, which makes this book a good study on the subject. | 5.0 |
| 7817 | I stumbled on the first book yesterday and was so happy that book 2 was available already. This is an amazing read. I recommend all to read this series from Georgia Le Carre. Blake and Lana have devoured me, I just can't see a way out for them. So many questions left unanswered; I hope there are more answers for Victoria's deceit. There's too much to comprehend in reading book one and two in one setting. I read both books in one day, I could not put it down. Brilliant story. I don't know if Georgia reads our reviews, but if so, thank you Georgia for sharing this great, touching story with us. | 5.0 |
| 7818 | this series is very intriguing. I found them difficult to stop reading. just sorry that I didn't read then in order. | 5.0 |
| 7819 | Juicing for Health is an exhaustive summary of the who, what, where and why of juicing. So much detailed information about juicing, from the kinds of juicers that will be the most efficient for your personal use, to a very helpful breakdown of what fruits and vegetables are the most effective for certain purposes. An abundant amount of juicing recipes for practically every malady or issue you could have. I Loved the specificity of the book! What works best for someone with diabetes, to helping out with your libido! It's all in this book. Perfect! And I really liked the inclusion of the toxic twenty list. | 5.0 |
| 7820 | I wasn't sure what to expect with the synapses but I was surprised and pleased. The one thing that scared me the most was that Lauren wouldn't take the threats seriously and create a lot of unnecessary drama. However she doesn't and Royce although has his secrets from her, and will do anything to protect her....the "break-up" wasn't horrible to read.Royce is your "alpha grumpy bear" and you can't help but wish you could be Lauren to experience his bossiness ;) He and his brothers own and operate a security firm and protect those who need it. Lauren works for the DA putting away the bad guys. For her doing whats right and putting the bad guys behind bars is what she lives for. Her father and step-mother don't approve, because it doesn't look good for her fathers campaign to the oval office.Threats, bombs, attacks, and hot sex. What more can a girl ask for? | 3.0 |
| 7821 | A very touching story with a message of hope.Kasen is a young man who doesn't struggle with his identity, but with other's acceptance. He know's he is different when it comes to his sexuality. He also knows the small town he lives in, may not accept who he is.Rowan moves to Chartreuse to start a new life after a breakup in his relationship. He is now the town's Vet. While walking his dog one morning, he meets Kasen. A young man who is shy, and not very talkative. Rowan also listens to the towns radio station. There he listens to Cool Kasey, the DJ at the station. Rowan really enjoys listening to Kasey. After offering to bring Kasey some dinner over, he finds Kasen at the station, as Kasey. There, it all begins. Rowan takes Kasen out of town for an early breakfast. Just a small Waffle House, but a first for Kasen. Rowan and Kasen's journey begins there. Hidden thoughts and actions slowly begin between the two.This was a very touching story. Very well written and put together nicely. I don't usually read these kind of stories, but Tonya is my friend. I'd read anything she has written. Although this type of book was different for me, I learned so much about the lifestyle of two men who are attracted to each other, and the struggles they go through, just to be together. If you're looking for hardcore sex scenes, you might want to chose a different book. This is about tender exploring, finding someone you can be comfortable with, slowly receive feelings for, and experiencing what love feels like. For the first time. I loved this book and hope to read on about Rowan and Kasen's journey together. | 5.0 |
| 7822 | I really enjoyed The Dragon Warrior and the Princess. This fantasy read, I would recommend to older teens and adults. It is a fun and interesting book. I think you, also, will enjoy this book if you enjoy fantasy novels.I want to give this book a 4.5 star rating but not sure how to do that so, its getting 5 stars cause 4 is not enough!I look forward to reading more books by this author as this is the first I had heard of Celesta Thiessen‏.I received this book in exchange for an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 7823 | Younger people probably won't understand why this couple were so controlled by Dawn's mother, but those who were teens at the time or earlier will. My parents made me break up with my boyfriend in the mid sixties. He joined the army and that was that. He found me online a few years ago, but we didn't have Shawn and Dawn's happy ending. This book brought back a lot of bittersweet memories. | 4.0 |
| 7824 | I very much enjoy reading Karen Kingsbury books. This was thefirst series I read of her books and purchased this one for a gift. | 5.0 |
| 7825 | "City of Bones" had a lot of possibilities and interesting ideas, but never quite seemed to come together. Clary Fray's mother has a mysterious secret, her father is long dead, and she and her platonic male best friend are enjoying an evening out at a club when she sees a group of teens that no one else can see, and watches them murder a guy whose body disintegrates into dust. In a matter of hours, Clary's mother is missing, she is chased by demons, none of her friends are what they seem, and she is taking shelter with the Shadowhunters, a group of people with mysterious powers pledged to protect humanity from demons, monsters, vampires, werewolves, and all manner of supposedly mythic creatures. She's caught up in a war that she doesn't understand, and the more she finds out the higher the stakes get. This is readable as a stand-alone novel, but you'll probably have to read the whole series to have everything resolved. | 3.0 |
| 7826 | A sassy heroine who tracks missing children and has a werewolf for a sidekick. Throw in the FBI agent love interest and it's a story that will keep you up reading late into the night! I have been a fan of Shannon Mayer since reading the Nevermore trilogy. Priceless has me hooked again and I can't wait to read more about Rylee! | 5.0 |
| 7827 | What can I say I never was disappointed with Danielle Steel. She's my favorite...Finish the book in one day... | 5.0 |
| 7828 | Greg's descriptions of the Utah sage lands painted a beautiful picture of the rugged landscape. The story is timeless, a story of love, religion, revenge and the desire of man to control others lives for their own purposes. A classic! | 5.0 |
| 7829 | I love this series. Both books have been great. I can't wait for the third book to come out. Definitely worth the prices asked for either book. | 5.0 |
| 7830 | A fast read about some names you have probably already heard if you are a true-crime reader. Joubert has been convicted of killing three young boys, but the book is primarily about 2 of the boys. The third boy is written about half way through the book, but then not mentioned again until the end. It left me wondering what had happened to him and it was an awkward read until the third boy showed up again at the end. I kept thinking "What happened to the third kid?" Finally it was resolved at the end, but it could have been arranged better. Editor's fault. | 4.0 |
| 7831 | Would enjoy a sequel to this one. Nice take on the teotwawki genre, nice storytelling skills. Liked to western spin! | 5.0 |
| 7832 | Thank heavens I finally slogged through this.I was determined that I would finish this but boy,it wasn't easy.This was about the dumbest thing I have ever read. JT? A special agent? Are you kidding me? About one page in,you wanted to strangle her. The super hero had his moments,then he would go brain dead. Really all of these spy,spec ops,agent type stories are pretty much over the top in connection with the real world,but we know that and love them anyway.This one?OMG!! | 1.0 |
| 7833 | This was such a good book!!!! The characters were well developed and you could really understand them. It also had a great ending! Which we all know really helps make a good book... | 5.0 |
| 7834 | 4.5 Stars - I was not expecting that! Low was a great secondary character in the first 2 books, but her story blows away anything you could be expecting. Tate.....he is such a GREAT guy, I wish all men can love the way that man can. Ace, just WOW ~ he proves what a selfless friend he is! Thank you for story that is not all lovey dovey, this one has the element of mystery that draws you in and keeps you reading. Can't wait for Angel's story. | 4.0 |
| 7835 | Operation Paperclip documents the complicity of the U.S. Government in allowing former Nazi war criminals to avoid punishment for their crimes because their engineering and scientific knowledge was seen as too valuable to lose to the Russians. Anne Jacobsen has written a very authoritative account based on extensive research through the Freedom of Information act to obtain her data. I found the book hard to put down. I would recommend it to anyone interested in the history of the treatment of German scientists in the U.S. in the years following WW II. | 5.0 |
| 7836 | Mr. Hicks does know how to spin a tale. Unfortunately, the tale is stale. Firstly, the book belong more to the fantasy genre rather than to SF proper. Thus it is absolved of making any sennse in terms of physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, etc. One has to accept that alien females are perfectly sexually suitable to human males. Whoah! What a relief!! The author tries to make us sympathetic to the alien culture's focus on death and cruelty. I cannot find any warmth for this idea and I wonder how Reza, the hero of the book, does almost unquestioningly. The hero spends 40 years or so on the alien planet while a war-to-the-death is going on between the two species. Unsurprisingly (?), despite all his loved ones having been wiped out by this war, not a word is said about it. The hero and his alien love intermix their blood, but none exhibit any side effects of this strange transfusion. And so on...Moreover, the writing is rife with corny expressions that should only appear in parodies, if at all. I, for one, will not read the sequels. | 2.0 |
| 7837 | Do not waste your money on this book. I read a lot and this book was a great disappointment.This book was recommended reading in our Sunday Newspaper or Good Housekeeping. I thought Iwill give it a try. | 1.0 |
| 7838 | I've been looking for a quinoa recipe book for a while, just wanted to get some new ideas so I downloaded this. Loads of healthy recipes here and they're delicious. My favorite was the Quinoa Wrap with Buffalo Chicken! | 5.0 |
| 7839 | This book works perfectly for the first few days of school. My students could easily relate to Wemberly and loved this book. | 5.0 |
| 7840 | I've enjoyed all of the Hellequin novels but, as other reviewers have mentioned, I've also been frustrated by Nathan's actions, in book 2, and especially within book 3. Nathan is 1600 years old, and has worked and trained as an "enforcer" for a majority of those years. Yet, he keeps making mistakes and oversights that many in their first 30 years wouldn't make. In book 1 there was an excuse -- Nathan had lost his memory...Additionally, even though the impact of events happening within this book effect the entire "Hellequin universe", the book itself felt more like a side-story. Nathan himself experienced no "growth", nor does any series plot appear to have been advanced.I say "appear", because as of yet, an overriding plot for the series is not apparent (though it may become apparent within the next book or two)...In general, a good story though with aforementioned "Nathan frustrations"... | 4.0 |
| 7841 | My wife and I have not had the same chemistry and passion recently that we used to have in the past. So, I got her this book to see if it could spice things up. I'm happy to report that the results have been pretty good. We've rediscovered each other in so many different ways. All thanks to this book! | 5.0 |
| 7842 | Its probably just me but I couldnt get into this one..Just didnt care for it..I'm sure its a good book..but not for me | 3.0 |
| 7843 | Good to see this series wrapped up all the loose ends - it was a little anticlimactic how Jake just sort of lost a lot of his abilities in the end but I enjoyed the series overall. | 4.0 |
| 7844 | The Sandman was an entertaining read. I liked the main characters, the plots had several twist and turns, there was action, humor and suspense. Personally, I thought that the character development was sufficient. The murder scenes are a bit graphic but appropriately so. There's a love scene but it not overly graphic. In fact, I found it rather tame.It was an easy read and one that I enjoyed. Under amazon's rating system 4 stars mean "I like it" and since I did I gave it 4 stars. Check it out! | 4.0 |
| 7845 | A very good read. Interesting characters. A small town mystery which becomes very absorbing. The more I read, the more interested I became. I suspect it presents an idyllic idea of cross-border relations with the Mexican police, but the possibility exists that personal contacts as described might make a major difference.I really enjoyed this book. A good mystery. I cared about the characters. Highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 7846 | The original premise was in my estimation quite intriguing and original. As a sequel, the second book follows up where the first left off. A good continuation of the plot. Worth a read. | 3.0 |
| 7847 | This story is very good. You won't get lost in characters that don't belong. The storyline is somewhat unique, for a mystery. I read every chance I could until the end. Resnick is a down to earth character that gives the story a realistic feel. | 5.0 |
| 7848 | Not a bad book...wouldn't replace it if lost, however. Very simplistic and most recipes could be had online for free. | 3.0 |
| 7849 | If you order The Belly Fat Cure, you must order this also if you plan on doing any sort of cooking. This has become my carb and sugar Bible around the house. Yes, you do need to learn a new mind set on measuring foods but if you want to be successful, order this along with The Belly Fat Cure. | 5.0 |
| 7850 | One to Keepby Tia LouiseFOUR stars!This is the story of Patrick Knight. He is in need of a fresh start and contacts his brother's old friend Derek. Patrick has been ruined for love by a cheating fiancé. He has now become a reckless playboy with a no strings clause attached to him. He has decided that he will not being doing love, relationships or trust anytime soon! Elaine has recently come off a boring, loveless relationship and needs a clean break. She has decided to take a girls weekend to rejuvenate! Patrick and Derek venture out a an educational conference and the last thing that they are expecting to find are Elaine and her lovely friend. The moment that Patrick and Elaine meet the attraction and chemistry is electric. Unfortunately for Elaine Patrick's past choices jeopardize their future and happiness. They seem to have so many obstacles to overcome that love and a life together look like an impossible feat. Tia's has done a wonderful job incorporating Derek and Melissa into this story line. It has everything that you may be looking for in a good read! We have a sexy alpha male, a sweet beautiful woman, very hot sexy scenes, a crazy plot twist and beautiful supporting characters. ~~Michele~~ | 4.0 |
| 7851 | This book offers natural, easy to make at home solutions on how to overcome common ailments such as skin problems, gastrointestinal problems, colds and much more. Very informative and easy to read. Highly recommend it! | 5.0 |
| 7852 | If you don't want the kinky side story, skip this book. But if you want a little steam with your mystery this is a good read. Not great literature but a realistic decent mystery that might have you looking for other Laurence Block novels. The Burglar series is lightweight, but the Scudder series keeps you reading ibto the night . | 4.0 |
| 7853 | What a charming book using fathers as the central figures and using them to demonstrate one of life’s secrets — that happiness is a point of view. Our kids loved the rhyming of the story, the colorful illustrations as well as the message. We’ve even taken to using the expression “Try not to bother” when any family member starts to complain about something. It’s quite fun and the book is great fun! | 5.0 |
| 7854 | It's a great read. It felt like watching a movie. But nothing we've seen in theatres. It's fresh, both with the story line and characters. Not your typical rich found average. It needs some correction with some words. But all in al, the book is amazing. I started yesterday afternoon (3/14/14) and obviously with the time now @ 03:58am of 3/15/14 I didn't put the book down.😁😁😁 | 4.0 |
| 7855 | I fall in love with L.P. Dover's books each time, but Intercepting Love is now one of my all time favorites. A story about loss, heartache, mistakes, and of course second chances.Kate has been through so much over the years. She has lost the one she loves. As if that wasn't hard enough, his family is blaming their loss on her. Making it impossible for Kate to even begin to heal. Sticking to safe and sensible when it comes to life Kate takes a job with her brother's football team. With him warding off advances life is just a little bit easier. That is until Cooper joines the team.Cooper hasn't had it easy either. He lost his love to another man, hurt his shoulder, and went on a complete downward spiral. After getting kicked from his team and not having many other options, he joins a team in North Carolina. Little did he expect to encounter someone like Kate. A woman that keeps him on his toes and truly cares about helping him.As they fight their feelings for each other you can't but to fall in love with them. Each one has had their heart broken and has been trying to survive life since. Now they are seeing for the first time that just maybe they won't have to survive alone. That is until someone arises that doesn't want that happiness to exsist.A wonderful story that will have you racing towards the end and then wanting more. | 5.0 |
| 7856 | Well written but, having just read Defending Jacob, my expectations were impossibly high.SPOILER ALERTmy biggest quip is that the main character was one of the only characters who I felt was well developed -- and the secret he kept from us the readers until the final chapter did not comport with his well-developed personality. | 3.0 |
| 7857 | Sorry if this review is analogous to a break up via text message. It's not you, it's me. I am not really your target demographic. I was curious to read your book that explored female fantasies, but they didn't interest me. I felt like I was watching one of those Twilight movies, looking around me in dismay. What was everyone getting so worked up about?So, it's not you, it's me. I am just not really responding to this at this time. I am not in the mood--or maybe I will never be in the mood. There are probably plenty of readers who would enjoy this, just not me. I remember I was in a used bookstore in Berkeley once and I overheard a coed say that she was "just going to get a heavy breather and go for it." Looking around there were shelves and shelves of Harlequin Romances. Bodice rippers, I hear they are called. Fabio was on the cover of several of them. Perhaps that coed, and her many sorority sisters, would enjoy this book. Or maybe I was judging it too harshly and it was actually tantamount to Pride and Prejudice. A Jane Austen-like novel that is seemingly in the romance genre--concerned with matchmaking and gossip--but could be appreciated on a different level as an astute observation of the human condition.But I couldn't get into it. The heroine was trying to get you to sympathize with her over her lover's ex-girlfriend who had gotten pregnant and gotten back together with him. I couldn't pledge my allegiance to her. Later, there was an art auction. It was mostly about a secret society whose mission was to empower women and realize their fantasies. But I couldn't suspend my disbelief. Don't let my opinion deter you. What do I know? You might love this book. It's not you, it's me. I'm just not that into it. | 3.0 |
| 7858 | I have only just started to read this author's works & am now hooked. This was a great read which I did so quickly. I loved the storyline & the characters. I am now a fan. | 5.0 |
| 7859 | My favorite in this set was Menage on 34th street. I'm hoping there will be a sequel. Quick read. It wasdefinitely worth the price. | 4.0 |
| 7860 | I've been drifting into the paleo diet (although I work in a grocery store and have a problem resisting the cookies near the bakery time clock.) What has surprised me the most about what's happened so far on my quest is how effortlessly I've lost weight - literally without trying. (That is - by the way - a major selling point of the paleo diet.) I haven't had the money to buy lots of ingredients for cookies as yet, but have several recipes book marked. I also just added Paleo Pasta to my wish list.Paleo is the way to go to feel better, get leaner, and do your digestive system a real favor. | 5.0 |
| 7861 | This is a fun, informative book - I ran right out and started using coconut oil! Great book. | 5.0 |
| 7862 | I liked it but I think that there was not much of a storyline in it. There were a few funny moments between Tessa and Dastien and I still love their relationship. Dastien is very protective of Tessa and I sometimes wished that Tessa had been more active in telling him what she was going to do. Dastien truly cares for Tessa and at times it seemed as though Tessa did not think about what her actions would do to Dastien (they are true bound mates after all). Whatever Dastien felt throughout the book usually was a result of what Tessa was going through or about to do. I also was not that happy with Tessa, she was constantly not wanting to shift into a wolf because she did not want to lose the last of her humanity. Well if your going to be with Dastien who is a wolf himself then you kind of have to accept the fact that your a wolf. Overall it was a good novella. | 3.0 |
| 7863 | The book is a tour de force of the cultural history of the first half of the 20th century. In a taut narrative, enlivened by anecdotes, everyone - well, almost everyone - who mattered makes an appearance. Freud, Stalin, Hitler, Saul Bellow and a galaxy of luminaries. You get a strong sense of the flow of the century. A great story of Reich's childhood tragedy that he never could overcome.It's a big fat book, but such a page turner that I was glad to read to the last page. What Reich was planning to do for the rest of his life just prior to his death in a federal prison came as a heart-warming surprise.The author is a journalist, not a psychiatrist, but he 'gets' what happened in psychiatry better than many of my professional colleagues. This is his first book, and judging from his photo, he is a young man. I am sure he has more books in him - and I look forward to buying his next one. | 5.0 |
| 7864 | family member of MFK Fisher wrote this based on interviews and diaries. Wonderful read.... However, it makes you hungry, so bear that in mind when picking it up. | 4.0 |
| 7865 | My three year old is very in to letters, so I wanted to start introducing him to each letter and how to write them. He loves these books! He really loves some of the activities and look forward to doing some of them every time we site down with this book! | 5.0 |
| 7866 | Reading the entire series. Exciting, can't put it down type book love following the family along with times in our American history. | 5.0 |
| 7867 | I choose a five star it grabbed me in first page and I could not put down. I will tell everyone who will listen to get this book it is great | 5.0 |
| 7868 | I like this book because I'm a kid it relates to me and my love life I can't believe how Sybil Nelson could relate so much to us kids and the part about genetics and powered and Marco and Kyle I feel bad for Kyle cause Priscilla just kissed Marco right in front of him and there dog died I was so sad but I have a feeling that the there gonna get back together once she finds a way to tell him about colonel selliwood and Dr withrall her grand father wait I should not of said that that's in the next book but good | 5.0 |
| 7869 | A good read although not as legally minded as other John Grisham novels I have read. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience | 4.0 |
| 7870 | After having read Lei Crime Series 3 and 4, I backtracked and read book 1. I found the introduction to Lei insightful and enjoyable. She is such a complex, yet real, character that it made me want to read more and more and more books with her as lead character.I am almost through book 2 and will then reread 3 and 4 again before starting on 5 and then going on to the companion books. Toby Neal is a wonderful writer and I look forward to reading more of her books. I am telling all my reading friends to get these books as I am sure they will also love them. | 5.0 |
| 7871 | I could watch each emotional button of mine get pushed as I read.I got half-way through and didn't have any buttons left, so never finished.Very little emotional subtlety, but I suppose it's good if you are busy and can only pick up and read small portions at a time. The story is dramatic enough to stay with you if you have to put it down for awhile.The writing is lovely but the plot devices and characters are check-box formula.Not my cup of tea. | 2.0 |
| 7872 | Gabriel Suarez. Great teacher. Great book. Great strategies. Great tactics. Great mindset. Great resources. Great knowledge. Great planning. Great entertainment. | 5.0 |
| 7873 | Always a pleasure and fun to read his books. This is no exception. I recommend them to my friends all the time. | 5.0 |
| 7874 | Well written, held my attention. I am on a budget, the reason I didn't buy the others in the series | 4.0 |
| 7875 | Needs some editing and some more story added into the end but the whole book is excellent and a great hot read.. | 4.0 |
| 7876 | Love this book! | 5.0 |
| 7877 | I'm only on Chapter 7 but I'm utterly smitten with the heroine, a WWII pilot, and the illustrations. What a team of artists! The writing could be horrible but I'd keep turning pages just to see what amazing aviation and military inventions show up next. The thing is, the writing is as competent as the cover art. That's an understatement. I will review this novel for the August issue of Perihelion Science Fiction, along with information I'll pillage from the author's website. Charles A. Cornell has given waaay more thought to steam punk, diesel punk, and punk culture in general, than I have. Click on his name under the title of this book and visit his author page, twitter, facebook and web pages. What a world! People lament that the Golden Age of Science Fiction is dead. They are wrong. It has simply changed, as all progressive thinking and imagining should.Buy this book, if only for the illustrations, but also with the bonus of a great story with great characters. The Nazi villains are horrifying and I hate to read of their cruelty, but that part, sadly, is historically accurate. The Dragonfly, also sadly, is not historical, but imagined. The way great things appear in sci-fi first, then in real life, hey, who knows? Water-fueled aircraft may be in our future!Rare, oh, rare indeed, is the book that has me so enthralled and so eager to promote a new genre. Steampunk goes back only to 1987. Dieselpunk is even newer than that. I hadn't even heard of it until this year. I hope that means most other people haven't heard of it, either (I do hate being the last one to the party).I LOVE THIS NOVEL!More to come at the Perihelion ezine. | 5.0 |
| 7878 | A great mix of funny and serious relationships. A recommended read for anyone looking to set and relax. Two thumbs up! | 5.0 |
| 7879 | This is a good tail. It takes Superman in a different direction than I am used to. Fantastic artwork tells an interesting story. It shows what happens if Superman makes a mistake but just what that mistake is takes a while for the reader to find out. Who does Superman turn to to talk through things? | 5.0 |
| 7880 | Read on February 18, 2014Book InfoPaperback, 304 pagesExpected publication: February 25th 2014 by AphrodisiaISBN 0758288956 (ISBN13: 9780758288950)other editions (2)Source:Netgalley EARCBook Buy LinksAmazonB&N;BOOK SYNOPSISSexy as sin and hot as hell, these firefighters smolder with passion and burn with desire. . ."Fired Up" by Anne MarshHannah Green watches for wildfires from an isolated fire tower in Sequoia National Park by day and radios Cajun firefighter Cole Henry at night to share carnal fantasies hot enough to start a forest fire. . ."Sizzle" by Lynn LaFleurWhen photojournalist Maysen Halliday arrives in Lanville to take calendar pictures of the sexiest firefighters in Texas, red hot Fire Chief Clay Spencer makes her want him for her own personal centerfold...”Five-Alarm Masquerade" by Stacey KennedyWith her home destroyed in a fire, Abby has only the muscular arms of a rock hard firefighter to hold her up and the dream of blazing hot nights of pure erotic pleasure to keep her going. . .This book contains adult contentMy Thoughts"Fired Up" by Anne MarshWildfire spotter for the past four years in the Sequoia National Park high up in an isolated tower Hannah Green has found herself caught up in a sensual web with rugged firefighter Cole Henry from the Big Bear Rogues team as for two weeks they share sexual fantasies every night via radio transmissions.During one such memorable evening a violent thunder and lightening storm knock out Hannah’s radio and fearing for her safety Cole goes to his team leader stating his intention to take Hannah a replacement rig and check to make sure she is in no danger.50 miles away from each other under normal circumstances would not be such a big deal, however with the terrain to travel being mostly logging trails at best and then a nice long stretch of cross-country hike to finish reaching the watch tower makes it a bit more of a trial, Cole is not daunted however and after gearing up makes the trip overnight arriving in the middle of an outdoor bath by Hannah.Not wanting to either terrify her or be shot he wisely heads to the tower to wait for her to come back to her post.The next few days are filled with pleasure beyond each others wildest expectations, as well as the shadow of their interlude ending unless they both agree that the connection they share is worth exploring.For less than a 100 pages Cole and Hannah will melt your heart and by the end you will wish for more even though it works out with a pretty good HEA for the pair, hopefully we may catch a cameo follow-up with the pair later on in the ."Sizzle" by Lynn LaFleurSet in Texas this tasty treat made me yearn for springtime as the initial scene was a description of how beautiful the wildflowers were along the back roads as photojournalist Maysen Halliday journeys from Houston to Lanville on her way to an assignment featuring volunteer firemen.While the purpose of Maysen’s stay in Lanville is to interview the local volunteer firefighters and get plenty of shots for the magazine article that will accompany said interviews her personal interest is snagged by the sexy fire chief Clay Spencer.After having a short lived affair with a woman who Clay fell hard for over a year prior he had vowed never again to allow himself to become involved with someone who did not live nearby, that vow bit the dust soon after his first passionate encounter with Maysen.Though this was also a very short story shy of 100 pages it has all the necessary ingredients to keep you in your seat reading and enjoying every step of the journey this couple takes on their way to discovering that belong together.”Five-Alarm Masquerade" by Stacey KennedyAbby Hill lost her family years prior in a tragic car accident, all she has left are photos of them to remember them by. Having an electrical fire start in her master bedroom leaves her shell shocked and in tears because those same photos were stored in a keepsake box in her bedroom and a major loss in the fire.Firefighter Gavin Morgan fights fires for a living and never has he had a reaction to a victim as intense as the one he felt the day Abby took comfort in his arms.Gavin has spent over two weeks since the fire where he met Abby thinking about her and it is driving him a little crazy because he has never been obsessive over a woman in the past, he comes up with a plan to get her out of his system and when his invitation is accepted by Abby he finds himself unable to carry out his anonymous seduction. Abby is humiliated and leaves in tears.The way the author manages to bring Abby and Gavin together after their disastrous second meeting is both honest and sweet, the way in which things work out between the pair however is sinfully sexy and a fitting ending to a very emotional story.As a whole this anthology epitomizes everything we all fantasize about and yearn for, someone who can be both a source of strength and comfort as well as someone who can make us burn out of control with a single touch or look. If you are in the mood for stories of strong men and women exploring their attraction to each other as well as bonding on an emotional level than these erotic tales are going to be just the ticket for warming you up!It is truly hard to say that any of the novellas are a favorite, each couples story brings something enjoyable as each author created their own unique contemporary romance with the perfect blend of sweet emotional connections along with flaming hot chemistry that burns brighter than any flames from one of the fires that these male heroes fight for a living![EArc from Netgalley in exchange for honest review] | 5.0 |
| 7881 | When considering that time travel could be real, the idea of going back and finding what you have been missing is a surreal thought. It also gives new thinking light to the term "old soul" when referring to someone. This story gives a bit of hope that these things are possible and allow you to find escape in a fantasy world of just those proportions. Great Love story. Good read. | 4.0 |
| 7882 | Slow going at times but kept you going and a logical continuation of The Shining. Enjoyed it and would recommend the read. | 4.0 |
| 7883 | I thought it was really interesting. It took me a while to figure out who the killer was. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a mystery they could read quickly. | 5.0 |
| 7884 | I have loved all four books in the series. The fourth book didn't have the adventures or scandals the rest of the series had. It tied everything up. Sienna and Harrison got their happy ending. They were so much in love. It was wonderful to see a leading male show how much in love he is. Always showing Sienna how much she is loved and cared for | 5.0 |
| 7885 | What a sweet read this is, about a young lady who hasn't had the time to really live yet. Being ill put a damper on Libby's growing up and she wants to have it all Now! The cowboy, having giving up on love after being badly burned, falls for Libby's charms. He becomes the cowboy hero, women dream about. Tough, protective and so tender with his love ones, especially Libby. It was a quick but sweet read. I haven't read the other version, but just might have to, so I can compare. Sable made the characters real and I like that the challenge isn't from an outside force. | 5.0 |
| 7886 | I love it. A well researched book beautifully written and it showed deep knowledge of plants.i wanted to continue reading and was sorry it ended . | 5.0 |
| 7887 | Insanity is required! But without it life is dull. May God make us sensibly crazy for Him first and then for His great purpose!!! | 5.0 |
| 7888 | I've read a lot of Koontz novels, but this one strayed a bit from his usual style of horror and suspense. Though disappointing at times when authors do that, Innocence wasn't at all. This just may be one of Koontz's best novels to date, and it could possibly be his masterpiece as well. A story of sadness, loss, suffering, love and hatred, it's also clearly a tale about beauty being more than skin deep. Koontz hits on some deeply profound subject matter in this mysterious and suspenseful story. Both Addison and Gwyneth were amazingly lovable characters. I enjoyed this book immensely. | 5.0 |
| 7889 | Twenty-two year old Rose Adams and her twenty-one-year-old sister, Ivy, experience the shock of their lives when their father dies unexpectedly leaving them orphaned, homeless, and penniless. It’s 1925, and up until then, the girls have been living in modest luxury in their attractive family home, Adams House, in the country town of Forest Grove, in upstate New York. Soon, the family’s solicitor explains to the sisters that not only was their father’s finances in ruin, but he’d been harboring an incredible secret: the girls had a older half-brother named Asher…and the family home has been willed exclusively to him. Evidently, their father had been trying to locate Asher for quite some time, but had failed. Now it was up to the two sisters to find him. The only clue they have is a photograph of Asher in front of a boarding house in New York City.Soon the sisters pack up what belongings they can carry and take the train to New York City. They arrive “like a pair of unexploded bombs.” It’s not hard for them to locate the boarding house in Greenwich Village that was in the background of Asher’s photograph. They need to learn more about their brother’s connection to this place, so they secure inexpensive attic accommodations and start questioning the boarders. Everyone says they’ve never seen him, but the sisters sense that they are all hiding something. There is an air of mystery over everything and everybody. Soon they’ve completely adapted to the crazy life of the boarding house. It is a fun place filled with rowdy, lively, bathtub-gin-loving modern women. There are also two nice-looking guys associated with the place who instantly move in on the sisters in a sweet romantic way.The book recreates what it might have been like for two young woman to be set free in The Big City during the Roaring Twenties—an era filled as much with jazz clubs, speakeasies, flappers, and bobs, as it was with enormous social, artistic, and cultural upheaval. The book does a very good job of putting the reader smack in middle of that exciting and tumultuous world…and that is exactly what I enjoyed most about this book.On the slightly negative side, the book dragged a bit in parts, especially in the beginning. However, eventually I got into the rhythm of the plot and it carried me along nicely right up to the gratifying ending. The characters, although somewhat stereotypical, were far better than I expected.Basically, it was one terrific story. It’s been a few days since I finished reading the book and the mental image of the two sisters and the story of what happened to them still tumbles around in my mind, giving me pleasure.For me, “Empire Girls” was a delightful, breezy, uplifting, family-oriented story with a touch of honest romance. It’s a book about relationships of all kinds: how important they are and how difficult it is to not be misunderstood by those who mean the most to you. And what’s not to like about that? I’d say, it’s a great choice to put on your light summer reading list. | 4.0 |
| 7890 | Even if careful planning and execution, it is difficult to keep a threesome under wraps. Some amusing moments when family and friends show up unexpectedly. But it seems to end well when they buy a house together (all 3) with elements to please them all. | 4.0 |
| 7891 | I loved Mass Destruction. Ms McCray has written another fantastic action adventure. I love the new characters for this series and I think it's a lot of fun to see them with Brandt's team (it was nice to see more of Svengard!) Van is such an awesome strong female lead. I liked how the story dealt with her family's challenges and how that becomes instrumental in the success of her mission. I'm looking forward to the next book! | 5.0 |
| 7892 | An exSEAL with physical and emotional problems finds an abused dog that refuses to give him up and a vet that also heals and loves him. Very strong story on the power of love and some of the problems our vets are returning home with and I can only hope that they all find their loves. | 5.0 |
| 7893 | I found this book particularly helpful. There are many great ideas to improve and keep your brain healthy. This book covers everything from types of food that contain anti-oxidants to prevent free radicals from affecting your brain (and your body) to exercises in the form of games which help to build your brain like a muscle.The best part of these "secrets" is that they are not a burden to do. Most are quite simple and the game playing is really fun while improving your brain at the same time. I found this book to be different than some of the same ideas I hear time and again on personal improvement. | 5.0 |
| 7894 | Where to start... the men's conversations were women's, I know a few men and they just don't talk like that. There was a lot of repetition, to the point of boring. Both women were old enough to act more maturely. Character development was nonexistant for all four of the main characters. And there was no murderer mystery development. There were murders and then they caught the guy but it wasn't him then they caught the real guy. Ho hum. Clues? None. Motive? He was crazy. Ho hum. | 2.0 |
| 7895 | This book is a journey through love and hope. Each story unfolds another layer of truth that touches your very soul. Within its pages you will find yourself, your friends, sisters and most importantly the King of all. I dare you to read it and not close the last page with a fresh perspective on the beauty of this struggle we all call life. | 5.0 |
| 7896 | Now, normally I'm a horror reader and never would think of picking up a romance book. It would be tabooo.... Do not touch ever. Never would even dream about it. But when one of your favorite horror writers comes with a romantic comedy, well, who can really resist that. Mostly, I guess it would be curiosity. Just wanted to see what he can come up with. And I will tell you this, this is good. No doubt about it. If you're familar with Jeff Strand's work then you already have an idea what you're in for. He still writes with his same witty humor and fast paced style. Chances are you may be like me and vowed to never read romance, but don't miss out on this one. You're gonna love it. I promise. | 5.0 |
| 7897 | I would recommend this book to anyone who loves dragons! I enjoyed the continuing storyline that was easy to follow. | 5.0 |
| 7898 | I enjoyed this book years ago on tape and still did so now. It is so very true. Makes for light, but thoughtful reading. Had to share it with friends. | 5.0 |
| 7899 | This game is interesting in several ways. The board is composed of various pieces you can put in a variety of positions. The goal is to gain 10 points to win. That sounds simple enough. However, the strategy can be quite complex and that keeps it interesting. First you build roads, then towns and cities. To build you need materials. Getting those materials can be tricky and a lot depends on how strategically you placed your initial game pieces. You can gather an army, too. It is competitive, challenging and completely addicting. When our adult children come for a visit we play Settlers of Catan and Monty Python Fluxx. Highly recommend this game. | 5.0 |
| 7900 | Such a great read filled with angst and every thing I have come to love about Pepper Winters books MUST READ right here | 5.0 |
| 7901 | Great book easy read. Gives realistic views with real examples. Also gives ideas of how to do better in working with communties | 5.0 |
| 7902 | This is one of those instances where I found that I quite enjoyed the prose, but didn't care much for the story.Finian was far and away the most endearing character, though I have to wonder if this has more to do with the brevity of the text--the book is only 160 pages long--than anything else. Corin/na was a take-charge kind of girl, and I give points for that, but I had a hard time really caring about her. More interesting to me was the world in which fae and selkie existed as a matter of course rather than curiosity.Billingsley's words flow in such a way that the book felt like a song. I felt like I was caught in a piece of music rather than a narrative, with its requisite ups and downs, fermatas and staccato phrases. She mentioned in the biography on the back flap that her Scottish father used to sing to her and her siblings each night, and I think that has something to do with it.As a writer, I wouldn't mind if some of that skill with prose wore off on me, but the story itself felt rushed. I would like to have seen what she could do with a hundred more pages. | 4.0 |
| 7903 | I like to order these books to have on hand for my grandchildren. They love looking for the hidden objects. I have grandchildren from ages 11 to 2 so I ordered both age levels. I am looking forward to spending time with them working in these books. | 4.0 |
| 7904 | A poignant story about reconciling your expectations, making peace with your past and moving on to the possibilities of your future. Lily Love will grab your heart and never let go.And don't even get me started on Tate.... | 5.0 |
| 7905 | Like all Susan King's books, her research of the time period she writes about as well as her writing style takes you back to that time in history, dropping you into a living experience. Great read and recommend. | 5.0 |
| 7906 | I'm a big fan of PKD, and have read about thirty of his novels, but I found this to be kind of a slog. I knew what I was getting into, but I didn't know it would be so repetitive. He basically talks about the same things over and over again. And most of the info in here I was already familiar with from reading Valis and the other late period novels. I can't imagine having to read all 9000 pages of the Exegesis, the 900 pages printed in this book were quite enough. Don't get me wrong, there were some interesting ideas in here, but this wasn't meant to be printed for the general reader, it was written for himself, so be prepared. It's worth reading, but probably better taken in small doses. | 3.0 |
| 7907 | I started this because i was searching for something personal, something that would touch me and what I was experiencing at the time. Unfortunately, this book did not touch me nor changed my life forever. To be fair, however, I may give it another chance. | 2.0 |
| 7908 | I will be very brief and direct here and just say, go and do yourself a major favor and read this book RIGHT NOW!! Shea & Hew are amazing. From the very beginning of the storyline, I knew something magical was going to happen with a few twists and turns I did not see coming.I'm so very very happy to have found this book on facebook to read. This is my first read by Michelle Warren and it will NOT be my last.This is so well written, the characters so beautifully drawn, that you can't help but fall in love with this whole story!Thank you Michelle | 5.0 |
| 7909 | Was a perfect follow up story. Read it all in one sitting, I can't wait to read the next one. I do think they are a little pricey for as short of a read as they are but they are fun. Glad the best friend and Xoe made up. | 5.0 |
| 7910 | I love this series! Keep me entertain the entire book. Showed that even people of faith have flaws! Buy the series you will enjoy it! | 4.0 |
| 7911 | Practical ways to reduce spending and realistic steps to build wealth.I liked the website links within the book for additional help and information. | 5.0 |
| 7912 | "My weakness, my choices, and my decisions-the ones I made and the ones I didn't- all took me down a rocky road filled with retreat, heartbreak, and pain. And eventually, they nearly killed me."Madeline is the QUEEN of MC books!!!It feels like I have been waiting forever for this book to come out and it was WORTH the wait!!! The Undeniable series will always be my favorite MC series ever. Unbeloved is a 5 star book that you need to one-click.Dorothy and Hawk both love each other but we all know from the events in the other books that things are complicated for them. Unbeloved takes place seven years after Dorothy was shot. She has moved away from the club and only has minimal interaction with them when she has to.It takes a terrible event to set everything in motion for Hawk and Dorothy to be together. Just like the other books in the series their love is a real one and as we all know love is not always easy. I love this series and I will impatiently be waiting for the next book in the series to come out.PS: I almost cried at parts in this book so be prepared!!Happy ReadingXOXO R | 5.0 |
| 7913 | adrienne basso "A little bit sinful" was my all time favorite romance. I will make it simple**awesome Hero ( who grovel and ask for forgiveness to heroine-- my type of guy!!)**Heroine- plain looking woman, smart, responsible and with backbone and pride to walk away with dignity under a very bad circumstances.**Plot- about seduction and revenge towards the heroine nd family; will make you cry and feel sorry for the Heroine but our Hero's revenge will backfire and will make you love him and cheer for his nice redemption and groveling.**sex scenes -HOT!! | 5.0 |
| 7914 | I received the Kindle version of this book to read and review. I have not completed the book but from what I read so far, the author is absolutely correct.She talks about your biological age and your chronological age. There is also a test you can take to determine your results. Do not be surprised if your biological age is much older than your chronological age.There is a lot of information about the hidden sugars in our diet and she talks about the foods that help keep your blood sugar stabilized. She talks about Stevia and other artificial sweeteners. Also, expect to get a short lesson on gluten-free diets.The only thing I disliked about this book is that the chapters are labeled as Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and so on, instead of being labeled by the contents they contain. Also, I wish she would have talked about Yacon, a natural root sweetener. | 5.0 |
| 7915 | I was super excited to read this book. The cover is gorgeous and the blurb sounds really interesting. At first, it was everything I had been hoping for. Laurel is writing letters to dead celebrities as she tries to figure out her life. She is trying to cope with the fact that her mom ran away and her sister died. She's at a new school and makes some new friends. The writing is gorgeous and full of emotion. I love the way Laurel describes things, like the way she feels connected to the music of dead singers, or the performances of dead actors.About half way through, I started to lose interest. The beginning was so awesome, but then the same things kept getting rehashed over and over. The writing was still beautiful, and I really enjoyed Laurel's relationship with the dead people she keeps writing to. But the story had somehow lost it's spark for me. I didn't feel like I connected with the characters all that much. They were all pretty quirky, which isn't a bad thing, but it just wasn't MY thing.I'm not a teenager, so maybe that had something to do with it, but I can't be certain that I would have connected with the book even if I were a teenager. I'm chalking this one up to personal taste, because it really is a beautifully written book.Content: This one has a LOT of content. Underage drinking, sex between underage teens and older guys, drugs, smoking, passionate make out sessions with and without clothes, and quite a bit of language. Far too many F-words for my tastes.The Cover: I adore this cover! It is so gorgeous and it portrays the feel of this book really well. The cover was definitely a huge plus for me. | 3.0 |
| 7916 | Continuing to struggle with this series....I love the concept of bad boy loves good girl but this is crazy and the cliches keep coming and the the factual errors are still there and the serious editing problems have not been addressed. I've read almost all of the books in the series so there is something there but the editing and the trite dialogue and the mushy way the cowboys talk sort of kills it. Incorrect names, changes in character descriptions, commas in the wrong place or not at all, and the cheesy dialogue were nearly too much, but I'm not a quitter and I saw something there too bad it never quite reached the good point. I can't recommend the series at the individual price of $4.99 per book. The glaring errors literally ripped me out of the story time and time again. I'd recommend finding an editor, perhaps a beta team that has medical, BDSM, and other qualified people in it to help the author get the facts straight, and lower the price to .99 cents. $5 is just way too much. I won't be buying anymore in the series...I just can't torture myself any further. | 2.0 |
| 7917 | First of all, this book needs some serious editing. This book probably should not have been sold in it's current version. The story itself is a little unbelievable. Billionaire brothers who beat up their fathers don't exist in most people's lives. The storyline or what I could make out to be the storyline is really weak. Save your money. | 2.0 |
| 7918 | I have been a big VC Andrews fan since I was a young teenager. So glad the family keeps spinning out her works. | 5.0 |
| 7919 | This one surprised me - pleasantly. Sort of like a slow burn and before you knew there was depth to story. Not as predicable as I thought it would be and overall entertaining and delightful read. I'm off to read the next one. | 4.0 |
| 7920 | Trina is the worse hoe. She deserves everything that comes to her. This book had so many twist and turns and wild discoveries at the end. But her sister and her man are time enough for them. | 5.0 |
| 7921 | The author has such a wonderful talent for telling very sensitive tales about emotionally charged situations without getting in the least melodramatic.This story about transplanted , and scarred, Chinese women is a compelling and very touching. It tells their story of relocation and growth of self and of great sacrifice.Tsukiyama treats her characters in a loving and totally believable way it is easy to feel empathetic.It is both sad and refreshing at the same time. Highly recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 7922 | I have always thought that physical therapy should be undertaken before going through drastic surgery. This book is a bargain compared to driving to physical therapy several times a week, and it is much more convenient to do the exercises at home in your spare time! I like that the author knows his stuff, backing up his facts with data. I found the diagrams to be helpful as well. This book is great for anyone suffering from this horrible pain. | 5.0 |
| 7923 | Slow start then . . . just as it's getting readable and semi interesting.Disappointing end.It's like Joe just gave up or had another project and did not want to be bothered ?I am generally a Hardeman fan, but I should have avoided this one. | 1.0 |
| 7924 | This book should come w with a "R" reading. There where some funny parts but they where way over shadows by the trash. | 1.0 |
| 7925 | I liked this book because it took place in a remote setting, in the country by the forest. It was fun to read and not at all a long book for me. It had some suspense in it, but not a lot. I thought it was a quick and entertaining book to read. It was not my favorite book I have read but liked a lot of things about it. It has 'okay' detail and is an average book that anyone can read. I rate it three stars for all I have said. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes the setting in the country and likes to hunt. | 4.0 |
| 7926 | This is a wonderful book of how we can make a difference in our world for the good. This book shows that age doesn't matter...it's our hearts reaching out to others that matter.I have been encourage by this book because it shows the ups and downs of making a difference in others lives. Lara and Claire I'm so happy that you pushed through to touch others with your lives. This is a great witness to other young adults you can do this and be successful. I pray that this book will reach the people of all generations to reach out to others whether locally or in a foreign country.I especially liked that Claire and Sammy each wrote alternating chapters. It gives us a look into each of your lives.Thanks for writing this book.I received this book from Book Network for my honest review. | 5.0 |
| 7927 | We will see, but well written and easy instructions. Let's see if I can put this into practice this summer. | 4.0 |
| 7928 | The Basics:This is a tough one to describe without giving too much away, so bear with me. Eleanor is trying to slip through life unnoticed. Apart from her less earthly reasons, she and her terminally ill mother, and only confidante, are on public assistance, terrified of being separated by social services. As her mother's condition deteriorates and David, the only friend Eleanor has ever had, returns to town, she has to decide whether to open up and build a real life, or run away as she always has.The Downside:Um... let's see... well, David is the boyfriend every girl should dream of, and his patience with Eleanor is incredibly sweet, but just for the sake of giving him a bit more credit as someone in love rather than someone possibly addicted to abuse, she could be a bit less horrible to him at a few points when she’s less consciously trying to drive him away. And when Eleanor really starts to use what she is, maybe the chain of events could have been a little simpler. One plan gone awry fewer. Maybe.This section was hard to fill. It's a really, really good book.The Upside:Eleanor. The book and the character. It's pretty much all upside. The character of Eleanor is written with the depth and absence of condescension I always hope for in female leads but so rarely find, even from female authors. She loves deeply but is more than her love. She’s heroic yet vulnerable. The nature of what she is (which I shall not spoil) seamlessly influences the way she thinks and sees the world, making her distinctive and memorable.Eleanor isn't all that's vividly realized, either. For example, there's a part in which two characters in the same place at the same time are referred to by the same name for reasons I can't go into without spoilers. There are hardly any extra words used to specify which one is meant in each instance, and yet the whole sequence is far less confusing than this sentence describing it, because everything is so crisply described and the characters so identifiable by more than name or appearance.The magic is well integrated into the world, without taking over the whole story. The quite grounded drama surrounding the viciousness of the rumor mill, especially its treatment of girls, is cutting, insightful, and painfully relatable. The romance, rocky as Eleanor's struggle makes it, has a beautiful earnestness to it, and no matter how twisting and turning the final act, I was very sorry to see it end. | 5.0 |
| 7929 | The Pennsylvania Omnibus is a fascinating romp through possibilities that have rarely been explored to this extent. Michael Bunker will take you on a ride of not only fantasy but in a reality that doesn't seem to be too far fetched from reality. Multiple twists and turns await you in every chapter that will surely keep you glued to the point of having to put so em aspects of your life on hold because you just HAVE to see what happens next. Enjoy! | 5.0 |
| 7930 | I loved this book! The characters were amazing. The sex scene was just OOLALA! I can't wait for her second book! This is a must read! Get yours today. | 5.0 |
| 7931 | There are many laugh out loud FUNNY moments in this book. So well written and well thought out characters. I'm a sucker for women who aren't the most confident girls in the romance department and the men who just go with it. If he's a prince then all the better. | 5.0 |
| 7932 | I really enjoyed reading this book. I was hungry for more tales when I got to the end. The writing was top notch and original. | 4.0 |
| 7933 | I must say that this was a great book. If you haven't read this book your missing out. I won't go into details just know that this book is a must read. | 5.0 |
| 7934 | It was a pretty good series. I have definitely read some better. I did end up buying all three in the series so something had me hooked. Not to sure what though. | 4.0 |
| 7935 | Sorry to say I have not read this book yet. Life has gotten in the way of my reading and I have not had much time to read. I will review all the books and other products I have purchased when I have the time. Until then- thanks for all the wonderful books you offer to us Bookworms!Sincerely Yours,Anniej | 5.0 |
| 7936 | Easy, exciting, fun read. A mystery filled with romance, a real "who done it?" novel. It's a great book to read on vacation! | 4.0 |
| 7937 | What a powerful story this is. I thought it would be just another love story with college angst along the way, but the messages in this book should be read by everyone. Issues of abuse of all types, in seemingly perfect households covered up and ignored. Jessica Sorensen writes so well about these issues. The story is built around the relationships formed to help Callie and Kayden deal with the demons that stalk them and control their life's and how they grow through these issues. How the issues affect them and their friends and family members. I couldn't put this book down and immediately bought the sequel, Redemption of Callie and Kayden, to find out where it all ended. Thanks Jessica for writing about domestic abuse issues, so well, and how some learn to resolve and cope. Cheers Kerrie | 5.0 |
| 7938 | This book was a gift from my grandson. And YES I loved it! A look into ones life at midlife. Interesting past and an interesting future to come. Hope to read a sequel to this amazing story. I'm sure there is lots more to it! | 5.0 |
| 7939 | Mr. Borg is my favorite new author. Really intelligent, captivating series of books. I read one book for free and bought two more. I will read them all as time permits. | 5.0 |
| 7940 | Despite being written after Shadow of the Wind, story takes places before events in that book and does reference people/place from Shadow. However, totally separate story and you do not need to have read Shadow before reading this one. Loved it, although a little too "dark" in places for my taste. Not AS good as Shadow of the Wind but still recommend; great read. | 4.0 |
| 7941 | I loved these stories as a young adult and now my daughter loves to read them. Great stories! | 5.0 |
| 7942 | If you like short stories or vignettes you are in luck here. It does a good job of remembering what started the stories as the thread carries through each book. I am on the 13 plus range. Sometimes little gruesome but good. | 4.0 |
| 7943 | Such a beautiful, inspiring story of self discovery and personal journey. Loved it from beginning to end! Red never fails to deliver a story I can't connect to the characters on a personal level! Awesome!! | 5.0 |
| 7944 | Enjoyable love story that is a short great read.Perfect for one if those hurry up and wait appointments.ENJOY! | 4.0 |
| 7945 | This book is packed with info. You should seriously highlight and make notes. You will use this in combination with other questions you may have. | 5.0 |
| 7946 | I have not made anything yet but I've bookmarked 5 recipes. I need to find coconut amino though. I don't have a food processor because I don't like cleaning them and it takes a lot of space on my counter but the recipes that calls for one sound so good that I may breakdown and get one. | 4.0 |
| 7947 | I just finished Danielle Dahl's memoir concerning her youth in war-torn Algeria. I have been interested in learning about Algeria during this time period and Dahl's experiences were both enlightening, while at the same time very touching. I felt for her and her family being forced out of their home and starting a new life in France. I highly recommend this book. I have to say that Ms. Dahl is a talented writer, and I enjoyed reading her book! | 5.0 |
| 7948 | I wasn't privy to the world of the sociopath prior to reading this book. I found the book to be very easy to read and the cases to be very compelling. It will make you think about odd behavior of those around you in a very different way. I'd recommend this to any person who works in larger organizations where sociopathic behavior can thrive and even be rewarded.It's a good read. | 5.0 |
| 7949 | Queenie Baby on Tour is great. Hudson had a big hit with the Rum Song. She went on tour with rowdy pirates and her sister. Diana became the target of a hit man only known as the Spider. Throw in her parents, grandparents, loyal boyfriend and bodyguard. Read the book to find out all of the things that happened. It was great. | 5.0 |
| 7950 | I'm a girly-girl hairdresser. Because of this novel I got to be a super resourceful engineer/botanist/astronaut and have an amazing adventure. This is why we have novels!!! Suspense, science and the fabulosity of human beings. Read this and go to Mars! | 5.0 |
| 7951 | I love it. A new story with a lot of new people. Looking forward to see where this new series takes me, why shouldn't they be together. It took me awhile to write my review, I do a lot of reading, so I am taking the time to do it now. This is a really great series and I have read all of the book in it, I recommend to go out and buy the whole series you will not be disappointed, it is full of hot love, fast cars and suspense!! | 5.0 |
| 7952 | This book brought me new perspective in parenting and allowed me to see my children, from the Father's eyes. It also allowed me to submit to the Lord and lead by a loving example as opposed to being sucked into societal norms. This is one I would recommend for any CHristian family looking to explore better options for raising Christ-like children. It's all about love! | 4.0 |
| 7953 | This was a very emotional book to read. Losing a child would be bad enough, but more problems ahead. The near death experience was a touching part. | 5.0 |
| 7954 | I loved the book until the last few pages. I really hope there's a second book. Please let there be more!!! | 5.0 |
| 7955 | This book gets us too wrapped up in her preteen angst and leaves us there. Very little action until the funeral. I do like the knew younger character. She might be a great foil for Flavia in the future. She seemed to be the highlight of the book. | 3.0 |
| 7956 | I'm loving the series. Great reading I am glad she made the women string in their gifts. Every woman should not become afraid of her own shadow. | 5.0 |
| 7957 | Rob discusses the different women in his life. It was pretty good. | 4.0 |
| 7958 | This is not an easy book to categorize. At best I would say that it's a fantasy alternate history. Much of the story seems to follow a type of Stalinist style government with a vicious KGB service. The major difference in this 'world' is that magic/supernatural still occurs. More than this as a plot is hard to summarize.The major protagonist is a man named Lom (translates as 'scrap',who has an uncertain paternity). He lives in the province that mirrors Siberia. He is an 'investigator' for the secret service. He has been called to the capital Mirgorod (which can be translated as universe or kingdom and was ordered built in a swampland (think St.Petersberg) by the Founder who could be Peter the Great) by an underminister. He wants Lom to investigate the head of the secret service Lavrentia Chazia (Lavrenti Beria was Stalin's last head of the KGB).[Note: if you use a Russian-English translator on some of the names, you get a better idea as to what Higgins is trying to relate the characters to.]Lom, of course, gets involved in trying to counter a plot to bring down the Novozhd by his secret service. The plots can be very convoluted and the supernatural becomes the major help/mover of what will happen. The trouble is that there are so many agendas among the characters that it's hard to keep them straight.There is no question that this is the beginning of a series. The ending of this book has set-up a whole series of unfinished business that will have to be resolved and we can guess who will have to do it. A series well worth continuing to read.Zeb Kantrowitz | 3.0 |
| 7959 | I have read Marie's Janet Maple series and became a big fan! I was so happy to see a new series. I read this book within one day because I couldn't put it down. I adore Ally and her determination throughout the story. Jake is hot, hot, hot! I would love to meet him! Definitely recommend this read! | 5.0 |
| 7960 | A good story...told as well as Parker would have done. Characters, plot are very believable. Much better than some of the other Parker post mortem pieces. | 4.0 |
| 7961 | There’s always a risk when it comes to falling in love with an author’s book.The big question is how on earth will their next story top it?Before I even opened Insipid, my expectations were really high. The gorgeous cover, the intriguing title, the captivating blurb and an interesting prologue that will make you crave for answers. Christine Brae’s previous books have been on top of my list for 2013 great reads, but could she do it again?"Closing Doors. Is that what my life has been about? Is that why I am now doing the complete opposite? Opening them. Rebelling against life's best plaid plans? Living with the need to break free? But what is it that I'm running away from? What am I searching for?"And for the 3rd time around, Christine Brae did not disappoint. Insipid has all the elements I like about her books. The romance, the challenging friendships and the integration of family life. The importance of these situations were balanced so nicely with delightful details and endings you wouldn’t have completely expected. The book is very organized and was very sure of its own identity even until the very end.Insipid is a great story of two people who need and seek isolation so that they may heal their old wounds but serendipitously end up falling love with each other. I really rooted for these two as I warmed up to both of them. It is beautiful!This story starts out with a great deal of sadness. Two young lovers looking forward to the rest of their lives crash and burn due to social status and differences. Jade, with a very sheltered life, and Chris struggling to have a successful career in basketball but never really had the chance to fulfill it. There are many flashbacks to the young couple’s fresh and vibrant life together which intermixed very well with the kind of life they had after the fall out. Much to my surprise and delight, there is a fascinating and intriguing mystery that kind of turns the story upside-down.Trying to move on with her bitter past, Jade, tries to live a normal life. Dedicating most of her time to her career, where she met the man who unexpectedly brought back the color in her life, Lucas.Despite of what he has become, Lucas did some stupid things in the past when the last girl almost broke him in more ways than one. But something happens that brings about an enormous change in his life. Lucas is determined to get closer to Jade, though the path to get there ain’t easy, he has the patience and strong will to stick it out. Maybe it’s the fact that he finds Jade so mysterious. Maybe because he sees her as someone so strong yet so breakable. Maybe because he feels that Jade needs him, and Lucas needs to be needed. Whatever it is, I loved watching their romance develop slowly.Insipid is a very quiet, gentle story that perfectly reflects not only Lucas and Jade’s characters but their slow struggle back toward life. There are many unforeseen obstacles with which they have to deal with, but in the end, truth and love prevail. It’s about hope and forgiveness. A loving story that truly allows two people who have been shattered for somewhat different reasons to heal, to blend, and to meld beautifully. Fantastic!"The past. Sometimes, we get so hung up about it that it prevents us from looking ahead.Let the past go. Step forward no matter how much more comfortable you are with your past.Trust in your heart because it places its trust in you."If you like to read books with an emotional, meaningful story, with lots of character growth, twists and turns, and important life lessons, then give this one a go!Thanks to Ms. Brae for letting me be part of Lucas and Jade's journey. I am eagerly looking forward to read and experience your next book. 4 stars | 4.0 |
| 7962 | Ok... just when I thought it was getting to good of the book, it ended! I had to buy part 3! And it was $9.99! I was mag because it skipped from $2.99 straight to $9.99... But I bought it after I pitched a fit. Lol | 5.0 |
| 7963 | I gave this book two stars because the characters and the plot were not fully developed. I think most of the material was rushed and the content was too graphic. I almost stopped reading at the child molestation part and after the rape scene it was too much. This was more for shock value. I think this author has potential to be good. Hope part two is less graphic and more story development. Not sure why so many people give this 5 stars because it's not that great. | 2.0 |
| 7964 | l look forward to reading all the books on Enders books! My thoughts are with you guys and love that the series are so awesome. | 5.0 |
| 7965 | I received a free ecopy of this book for an honest review.Dancing Backward in Paradise is the story of Grace Place who’s in her early twenties. She falls in love for the first time but her mom wants her to go to New York City to become an actress as soon as she has enough money. Grace plans on going to New York just to make her mom happy.I liked Grace because she is good hearted and she tries to do the right thing. It was hard for me to believe that anyone could be as naive as Grace.This is a good story with a lot of unique characters and drama with many twists and turns. It was predictable at times and a little frustrating when Grace was surprised about things that were so obvious. There is a lot of unnecessary cussing in this book. If that doesn’t bother you, then I recommend Dancing Backward in Paradise. | 4.0 |
| 7966 | There are so many fitness weight training books out there.While this is another one, it is as good as any others are.In fact i have seen many not as good.this book is definitely written more for a beginner, which is good, but has enough knowledge that even a veteran can appreciate.I like that it breaks it down into 3 main areas.muscle toning, body shaping, and strength with 75 programs with 6 week color coded workout zones,and 63 most popular exercises.I do feel this is made more for people that use machines at a gym.I think free weights can do a better job myself and more convenient. Thats just my opinion.In this new age of gym rats, this is a good starting book.Most people will need a trainer to get the results you want unless you have the will to push yourself on your own.In any case its nice reading and well written and better than most books out there. | 4.0 |
| 7967 | It took me avout 50 pages to get into this book. Once I continued on I really enjoyed it. It was one that you had to keep reading because it intrigued you to find out the true facts regarding the two family's lives. | 4.0 |
| 7968 | This book is a companion to Johnson's Caldecott Honor book, "Alphabet City", although it is a bit darker and more somber. Johnson has created photo-realistic paintings of New York City scenes that feature the numerals one through twenty-one, with some, (like the Figure 8 on the cover), being obvious and some, (like a number 6 created from cogs, gears and shadows), resembling those figures used in eye/brain recognition tests.My first encounter with this book was when my five year old grandson pulled it from its shelf at the Children's Library. He plopped down on the floor and I plopped down right next to him and we poured over the paintings. Once we figured out the pictures were in order from one to twenty-one, and that there weren't going to be any words, we went to town playing number search. He got a lot of them on his own, and enjoyed getting the rest with some hints and suggestions. We both had a good time, and it was very rewarding to watch the little kid gears turning in his head as he searched the paintings.Of course, this is all about shapes and numbers, but as Kirkus noted, it is also about visual literacy. We talked about photo-realist painting and about composition. And we had fun.So, this is a game, a sophisticated introduction to composition, a bit of art instruction, and an all around happy book experience. | 5.0 |
| 7969 | I enjoyed this book as much as I have enjoyed all of Peter Quinn's books. The plot (a World War Two rescue mission behind enemy lines) and the subsequent aftermath with its twists and turns kept my interest peaked throughout the book. I look forward to the author's next book and highly recommend his previous work. | 4.0 |
| 7970 | Either Side of Midnight was excellent reading. It's a page turner with likeable characters...and once one starts reading it..it's a hard to put down book.Full of suspense..it's a really good read.A+++ | 5.0 |
| 7971 | This is definitely not the usual type of happy-fluffy Amish fiction that you might expect and I was very pleasantly surprised. The story is riveting, the characters are compelling and there is such strong, raw emotion woven through it, that I found myself dearly wishing for a sequel, because I wanted to know more about what would happen to Leah and her family and Jacob. I will admit that I read this entire tale in a single sitting, because I couldn't wait to find out more about Leah and I was surprised at some of the realities showed about Amish life and culture.For the story, the premise is quite simple, but the story itself is delightfully complicated. The Main character, Leah Rader, is struggling with some personal questions that seem to be conflicting with her Old Order Amish faith. Instead of chasing after superficial things, trinkets or Englisher ways, Leah's "rebellion" isn't really a rebellion at all--she's searching for truth, something to truly believe in, with her heart and soul. Reading along with Leah as she discovers the differences between "religion" and "faith" was very thought-provoking. Definitely a worthwhile read, ending on a hopeful note--even as Leah's bittersweet tale gently pokes your heart in all the right places. | 5.0 |
| 7972 | This was a touching story of healing between two women,Carly and Michelle. Michelle had to heal from PTSD and injuries from being shot in Afghanistan while facing the fact that she needed help to do it. When she was at the VA hospital she saw a room for rent and Jarad was the owner. He helped her heal then stole her heart. She was left an inn by her father and Carly helped run it while No belle was in the service. It was an interesting story as they rebuilt the inn and their relationship along the way. They came together at the end and became best friends again with each of them finding love. | 4.0 |
| 7973 | This book is a quick, scorching hot read. So hot in fact, I think I smell smoke. I just might need to call the fire department to pay me, I mean my house a visit, just to make sure my fire....I MEAN this house fire is put out. Do you think a Smith or three might show up at my door?!In all seriousness, I love books where there is a friends to lovers storyline. It is probably my favorite kind because of all the pent up sexual tension that has been smoldering. Jamie and Smith did NOT disappoint when it comes to the heat at all!Jamie is not interested in going there with Smith. Or so she keeps telling herself, nevermind all the feelings that rush through her whenever he is around. But despite those tingling sensations that are getting harder to ignore, she has seen how the whole friends to lovers thing plays out when things go south. And she values her friendship with Smith too much to put her true feelings for him on the line. Especially considering there is no way he feels the same way about her, right?Oh, how blind that poor girl is!Smith is feeling the exact same way Jamie is, right down to thinking he is the only one that has feelings for the other. And one night, when he finally sees that maybe it isn't so one-sided after all, he pounces. I am surprised their "encounter" that night didn't burn the building down, it was that HOT!But did crossing that line create a recipe for disaster? Is it possible that Jamie and Smith could work as more than friends despite all their differences? Or will they be another failed attempt of a friends to lovers romance? Well, you just have to read Burn For Me to see how things play out for these two! And believe me when I say, you don't want to miss a minute of their story. | 5.0 |
| 7974 | I, myself, will not help a stranger nor pick up a hitchhiker because of a story like this. Would it be worth the risk of my life or fighting for my life? How anyone can be so cruel is unfathomable to me. And for him to be released from prison on these horrific crimes previously is unconscionable. Is it really worth believing someone that is so sick in the head that he is reformed and let him go back into the communities and reoffend? I don't think so. The victims wife's determination to do what she felt she had to do to alert the communities and the law to sentence him to a long sentence and to keep him in prison is admirable. She never gave up...thumbs up for her. | 5.0 |
| 7975 | Cornerstone is a great read keeps the pages turning an it keeps you guessing all the way . Great read | 5.0 |
| 7976 | Did someone say no holds barred? In Perception Xander Boone is a force. His massive physical size is only out done by the size of his heart and his capacity to love. His touch is exquisite, his desire intense. He is drawn to a woman’s inner strength, captivated by her intelligence and wit. Not just any woman. No, Xander has been drawn, for almost a decade, to Mercedes Bryant. And she to him. However, they both perceived themselves as Dominants. Lived their lives as such, never giving in to more than just a strong friendship. That is, until an opportunity arose that Xander couldn’t pass up. Putting his plan in motion and slowly laying all his cards on the table, he left Mercedes to reevaluate her perception of the past, the present and the possibility of a future. I couldn't wait to see what was going to play out. Both in and outside of the playroom. I was not disappointed in the least.I love Nicole’s characters. Xander and Mercedes, along with Shane, Clarissa, and Xander’s parents are fantastic. You get enough of their history to tie the binds, but the intense, fast paced writing allows the reader to stay in the moment. To experience the sensations and emotions. I very much appreciated the exploration of trust, pleasing your partner, honesty, connecting and love. The push and pull of their power struggle. The idea of altering your perception. The only thing that I find myself wondering as I’ve reached the end of the book is why sometimes the Dom~sub relationship is structured and sometimes they are just two people in love. Did the story alter my perception or was that the whole point? That, in fact they moved away from the roles and just were. Undefined. Perception was a great read.The Club Destiny series continues to be surprising, arousing and ultimately offers something special for every type of erotic and romantic reader. | 4.0 |
| 7977 | Cute graphics, cute ideas, excellent quality. I only wish I could have had a bit more guidance with the story-telling. I introduce concepts like testing, experiment, checking, persistence. I try to make it fun for a toddler but I could use more text. It is indeed an open-ended exercise and we'll definitely revisit this book as she ages to see what story she can come up with. It is rather short.For adults, there are a few lessons you can draw from this as other reviewers have mentioned, including the futility of perfectionism but I cannot figure out where the "deeply expressive" review is coming from. | 4.0 |
| 7978 | this book was so good! 10 stars!!! love all the characters!! Love love love !!!! I highly recommend this book to anybody!!! this book pulled a lot of emotions out of me happy sad mad ,wanting to break my kindle because I was so mad!!! excited my kindle almost melted a bunch of times!! God I just loved this book Sooooo much! buy it's worth it ;) | 5.0 |
| 7979 | I think it is important to understand that when you're reading romance-y historical fiction, you aren't necessarily going to get a book that is historically accurate. So I try not to take accuracy into account when deciding how much I liked a historical fiction book. At first I was a little bit annoyed with the constant switching of points of view in this novel, but I got used to it as it went on. I definitely enjoyed Anne and Katherine's chapters more than Jane's, but I understand why the author included Jane's POV. Part of the reason I enjoyed this book was definitely that I find Anne of Cleves and Katherine Howard to be the most interesting of Henry's wive, and Anne is my favorite of the 6 wives. I liked that the author tried to make Katherine sympathetic, because she is often presented as a bit of a slut, for lack of a better word, but she was only 21 when she died (although the book ages her down to be 16), so one can't really blame her for cheating on her ill, 50 year old husband with a man her own age. | 4.0 |
| 7980 | Cora delivers a delightful and charming story of characters you will love to spend time with. The story will keep you interested and rooting for her characters. The story delivers a solid happy ending well done by the author. Recommended great summer read. Enjoy.... | 5.0 |
| 7981 | This book was breath taking. It sucked me into the story. I felt the emotion from the character. Good book to read! | 5.0 |
| 7982 | Lost for words lol this women is weak it makes me sick smh I'm waiting on part 3 can't wait to see what Gia found out from those text messages. | 5.0 |
| 7983 | This is apparently Italy's answer to "Fifty Shades of Whatever" (which I have not read) - and it delivers a tame story but some genuinely sensual pages. As literature it's not worth much. But it does carry an erotic charge.Elena, a shy, restorer who is both a vegetarian and a teetotaler and who wears dowdy clothes without makeup (symbols of her repressed state) is working to bring new life to a faded fresco in a Venetian palazzo owned by a count. Incidentally, the Venetian backdrop to this tale does increase its allure and interest.Elena's profession is a not very subtle clue about the state of her own spirit. She is literally awakening the old colors with vibrant new ones. But, standing on a ladder, removed from earth, she experiences the world only with her eyes. She needs someone to force her other senses to awaken. As she brings the fresco back to life, who will do the same to Elena herself?Elena does have a male friend, Filippo, who is just as shy as she is - and perhaps both of them would like the relationship to become more than friendship if only they had the guts to act on their feelings. Eventually they pluck up courage, but then Filippo relocates to Rome before the love affair can develop.This leaves the field clear for celebrity chef Leonardo, who arrives to open a new restaurant in Venice. Soon Elena is literally eating from his hand. He offers sex pure and simple. He's in charge. Her choice is to accept what he is able to give without question. What he gives are a series of shuddering orgasms - but the man sleeps around, disappears for days or weeks on end and to say he has commitment issues is an understatement.We follow Elena through her awakening. The sex scenes have a kind of sweet old-fashioned tone to them. The descriptions are detailed but somehow not too clinical or specific. We don't get a complete play-by-play -- which is a good thing. So much romance writing delves into the micro-details and ends up being cold and impersonal. Here, for some reason, there remains a gauze of mystery even when the writing is very explicit. I also enjoyed the terminology -- "he placed his sex in mine." no f word, no c word. It's kind of old-fashioned but sexier for that.The story meanders to its preordained conclusion in a rather unsatisfactory way. I understand this is part one of a trilogy and I don't have the need to read the other installments. Still, not a total washout. | 3.0 |
| 7984 | I am very tired of having YA books pop up when i specifically search for "Adult". Somehow all the YA authors need to make sure that big clarified is in the key words they use when listing their books. It's unfair and highly irritating to scroll thru hundreds of books and find at least half are juvenile reads. No slam on this author. I am sure her book is fine, or even great if you're 17 | 1.0 |
| 7985 | it could have more plants but it is a good start on lesser known plants that would be good start for a perhaps lower maintenance garden. | 4.0 |
| 7986 | Four out of Five FangsI received a copy of this story for an honest review for Paranormal Romance and Authors that Rock!Sleeping Gods picks up months after renegade angel Cole abandons his great love Lexi in Lunangelique, the newly identified offspring of Moon Goddess Selene and warrior angel Edmund. Cole’s desertion coupled with the pressure of fulfilling the prophecy of awakening the sleeping ancient Gods trapped by Sun God Helios, crush Lexi and make her a ghost of her former self.“With every second that goes by, my anger and hurt for Cole leaving me turns into hate. I hate that he was a coward, I hate that it was so easy for him to leave me, I hate that he let my father drive him away, I hate that he has not once tried to contact me, I hate that he hurt me.”As Lexi turns to angel Patryck for comfort and support on her quest she doesn’t realize Cole is watching from the shadows. Cole left with the idea of protecting Lexi from the taint of his past but watching her slowly fall for Patryck drives him to the brink of insanity. When Cole reinserts himself in Lexi’s life and journey to awaken the God’s, she all but screams her displeasure.“Man, does it suck when someone you love everything about, hates something about you.”Sleeping Gods is an exciting and adventurous follow-up to Lunangelique. Author Kristin Campbell does a great job of balancing Lexi and crew’s epic quest to release the Gods with the mandatory angsty YA love triangle. Lexi’s heartbreak and Cole’s desperation give the two characters a little harder edge that match the sense of urgency in finding Lexi’s Goddess mother Selene and the other Gods locked away from the rest of the world. The introduction of new demi-gods and other ancient legends add new life to the story and getting both Lexi and Cole’s POV’s made the story richer.The one tiny complaint I have involves a member of the Lexi-Patryck-Cole love triangle. We as readers get to know fairly quickly in the story that one member of the triangle is a bad person with bad intentions. Lexi stays oblivious for the majority of the story. With her new Goddess/Angel powers she cannot tell she’s being lied to. Her super powerful Angel father and God/Angel brother cannot tell she’s being lied to. Only the other member of the triangle knows and he says nothing. I actually caught myself yelling at my Kindle “Just tell her already!”Overall Sleeping Gods is a great story full of energy, interesting lore, and well developed characters. I really enjoyed it and thought it was a great next step in the Lunangelique trilogy. | 4.0 |
| 7987 | T.H. Snyder did it again!!! I have been waiting for this book since I read Cursed Love. That is where I fell in love with Dault.Cursed Ecstasy picks up where Cursed Love left off. Dault has to learn to deal with his past before he can move on to his future, and Etty has to decide if Dault is worth waiting for or if she should just move on.I loved this book. It took me on one heck of an emotional ride. I fell in love with Dault even more. It was so great to get to know him and learn all his different layers. Dault is a very complicated character. While I have always been team Dault there were a few times that I wanted to slap him but as the story goes on and more details are released about the things he has been through the more the reader can understand what makes him the person he is.I was unsure about Etty during Cursed Love but I fell in love with her too! Getting to know both of these characters on a deeper level was far more emotional then I thought it was going to be. I was crying for the first time by chapter 3 and I cried a few other times as well. I spent a lot of this heart broken for both characters, but when things got good they were really good and had me saying aww out loud. There were also times that I wanted to hit something and throw things( I may or may not have thrown my e-reader) . You also get to see some of Linc in this book and at times he made me angry but I still love him.T.H. Snyder knows how to write so that reader goes through the emotions with the characters and the reader can feel the emotions right along with the characters. She is an amazing author and I can't wait to read more from her. | 5.0 |
| 7988 | Simon’s “Leaders Eat Last” takes the commitment of leadership to the next level. In his analysis Simon delves into the sociology of individuals, groups, teams, and tribes. The results are profound; we are biologically predisposed to collaborate with one another. The safer we feel in our tribe or team, the more effective we will be in serving our organization. So what differentiates those teams that provide a safe environment and those that don’t? Leadership is the difference…and not just any style of leadership but selfless leadership across all levels of an organization. Simon does an excellent job building a foundation of why we are meant to work together, he provides examples throughout his book of selfless leadership, and he motivates the reader to action. Now more than ever our culture must understand the necessity of our bonds to each other and why it is necessary to serve a purpose greater than ourselves. Simon provides the tools in ”Leaders Eat Last” for a team to evolve from being effective to being exceptional. | 5.0 |
| 7989 | Beautifully written and an intriguing mystery. A very quick read. I loved it!!!! I'm hoping this is not Thackston's last! | 5.0 |
| 7990 | Author Kate Deveaux has done it again! She easily drew me into the sexy erotic romance tale about lost love found and second chances that kept me turning the pages and wanting more!Academy Of Love follows the steamy love story of Cassianna Baxter and Lawrence Taylor. Cassianna returns to her alma mater, the all-girls boarding school Lewiston Academy, as the new Deputy Head Mistress. Twelve years ago as a student, Cassianna had a whirlwind affair with Lawrence, who was the equestrian riding instructor. But when Lawrence suddenly leaves the boarding school, he took Cassianna's heart, leaving her devastated. When Cassianna returns to the boarding school twelve years later, she literally bumps into Lawrence who is now an academy board member. Can Cassianna remain professional while the old flame smolders for her first love, a man she couldn't forget? Can lost love be found and given a second chance?Oh my goodness, this is one heck of a sexy story that has a little bit of everything that I look for in an erotic romance novel. It has naughtiness, passion, steamy sexual chemistry, angst, and a satisfying second chance at love interwoven within a well written description of the past and present dynamic of Cassianna and Lawrence's relationship. The storyline easy drew me into Cassianna and Lawrence's story, their relationship comes full circle as they discover that time and distance couldn't quell the desire and love that they still have for each. Their chemistry is palpable, their desire and love undeniable, and their passion is simply sigh worthy, even other people and communication issues can't keep them from finding their way back into each other's arms. Don't be misled by the racy book cover, this sassy erotic romance doesn't have a BDSM theme, but it sure does make you curious to look between the covers now doesn't it?!Academy Of Love is a well written and fast paced erotic romance story. It has richly detailed descriptions of the setting; realistic and flawed characters who are easy to relate to; witty dialogue and dramatic interactions; and a delightful romantic storyline about an undeniable love connection that was thoroughly enjoyable and left a satisfied smile on my face. | 4.0 |
| 7991 | There's so much room for fun when you've got a guy and a girl trying to play matchmaker for each other! You end up with scenes like this one, which occurs during the first date Troy sets up for Erin:“I should probably let you two have dinner alone,” Troy said. He started to stand.Without thinking, Erin pressed her hand to his thigh to keep him right where he was. “Don’t be silly. You drove all this way, you should stay and eat, too.”“I should?” Surprise and indecision were etched around his eyes.“Please,” she said, not lifting her hand. Bryce seemed nice enough, but there were no sparks. No flutters. She’d give him a chance, but would rather have Troy at her side when she did it.“Uh, well, they do serve a mean fettuccine Bolognese.”“I love fettuccine Bolognese.” She glanced up at the waitress. “I’ll have that, too, please. Bryce?”Bryce looked a little flummoxed. “The eggplant Parmesan.”Troy leaned over so his breath tickled the side of her neck. “He’s a vegetarian,” he whispered.Erin lifted her shoulder to her ear.“And while my leg is quite happy to hold your hand, I got the message.”She discreetly pulled her arm back and hoped her cheeks weren’t turning red. Troy made her forget herself. He scattered her brain cells in a most uninvited way.It was time to focus her attention on her date, Bryan. Bryce. She meant Bryce.LOL!It was nice finally seeing Erin have a HEA--she spent the first two books sitting on the sidelines, cheering on her two closest friends as they find love. Sela and Kagan are both back in book three, helping Erin to get a clue this time. (Because, really. Having a hot, single paramedic be your wingman? Please. Such a waste. Obviously you should be giving the guy a different job!)Troy is a fantastic hero. Not only does he have a drool-worthy uniform, but he's got an absolutely adorable relationship with his four-year-old niece. Who doesn't love to see that? He tries to find Erin a date, really he does--and not just because doing so will get him out of grocery duty for two months. He's genuinely a nice guy who wants to help people, all people, whenever he can.Too bad he's also pretty clueless. I mean seriously, dude--when you can't stop gazing into her eyes and getting distracted by thoughts of what you want to do to her? You're probably not going to be terribly successful finding her someone else. Or be terribly satisfied with the result if you actually do find her someone else.Luckily for Troy, he has a (slightly) older (twin) sister to help set him straight on that score. ;)I loved that Erin--the daredevil extraordinaire--is afraid of her own blood. It made for some cute scenes where she needed to be "rescued" (not that she's a damsel in need of rescuing, of course not!) by a hot paramedic. And his trusty four-year-old sidekick, in one instance. Did I mention, absolutely adorable?And speaking of adorable--the scene where Troy convinces Erin that they should be together is sigh-worthy. And it doesn't hurt that her older brother Luke (yep--he's back too!) has a behind-the-scenes hand in it as well.Robin Bielman's got plenty of room for more books in this series--yay! The youngest Watters sibling, Teague, suffers a romantic disaster in this one and so obviously needs her own happy ending. Troy's work buddy Oliver (the lucky guy who ends up not having to suffer undue ogling at the grocery store for two months) clearly could use a HEA as well. It would be nice to see Bree, Troy's widowed sister find love a second time, and.... See? Plenty of chances to revisit Cascade in the future. And I'll be there for them all, believe me.Want to come along? :)Rating: 4 stars/ BI received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 7992 | Loving meeting the boys from the band. So we get to spend some more time with Danny, he is also Johnny's younger brother.This kicks off after hearing about Danny and Johnnys fathers passing. The whole band goes back to their hometown, to settle their fathers estate and to bury him.We find that there is more than sending his father off for Danny back in Bakersville.Johnny gets everything organised, sorts the funeral and the wake, also deals with the Lawyers to get everything in order.Danny finds his old dirt bike in his Dad's garage, and goes for a spin on it. Meeting up with an old schoolf friend, they have a bit of fun, when Danny plows straight through a fence, causing some damage.Its here that he runs into the property's owner who just happens to be Liv, his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, whom he left behind 10 years ago.Liv is a good girl, who now just looks after her father, who is in the early stages of Alzheimer's, this breaks her heat, watching her dad deteriorate. She has help with caring for her dad, so Liv and Danny get to talk, and they start to feel for each other again.Danny realises how much he has missed her, with her also thinking the same.After his dads funeral, the band go along to the local bar to do an open mic night, they have great fun, but it doesnt all end too smoothly, Danny gets into a ruckus with an old arch nemesis over Liv, but they get out of the bar, and spend time with each other getting re-acquainted.The band then decide that its time to leave Bakersville, to go and write and practice for their upcoming tour. Danny decides that there is a lot left unfinished in Bakersville and stays there to work through it all!Danny and Liv's feelings are developing, and are both trying to work out their future, if they actually have a future. Liv's dad takes a tumble, and its decided that he needs to be in a proper facility where he can be taken care of! Leaving Liv to have time to decide what she wants.Danny wanted to feel that his Dad was proud of him, but he couldn't find any evidence in his dads house, this was quite sad! especially as Johnny had already left his to work it out on his own. Liv comes looking for Danny, and she finds him in his dads bedroom amidst a total mess! she realises what he has been looking for and takes him away to show that he doesn't need anyones approval, he had it all along, she shows him that she has followed his career since he left, but more importantly so had her dad.Danny's story has been heartfelt; looking for love and acceptance, albeit in the wrong places, but his dad passing was the push he needed to make his life complete! | 4.0 |
| 7993 | Although there are too many subplots in this book, I adore it. I’ve been very interested in Jonathan since reading about him in the second book of this series, TO KISS A TEXAN. In it, Jonathan has just been brought back from the Apache’s to live and he’s not happy. He rages and just wants to return to the Apache.Now it is 10 years later and Jonathan doesn’t feel he lives any better in his world, but understands he cannot return to the old ways (the Apache are being placed on reservations). He’s inherited a sprawling ranch from his grandmother but has one year to show a profit before it will finally be his.Jonathan only sees the property as a means to return to his wandering around the world; he plans to get it on its feet and sell it – giving him funds to continue wandering. One of his main problems is that no one at the ranch has a head for figures – he’s in Kansas City to hire a bookkeeper.Kara O’Riley has recently graduated from bookkeeping school and is looking for a position. Kara’s father sent her off to study because things were getting more violent at the mines and he feared for his only-child’s safety. He told her not to contact him for at least 3 months and then to contact him indirectly.Jonathan’s lawyer hires Kara but she and Jonathan have problems immediately. Kara is used to touching people while talking with them and Jonathan doesn’t like to be touched. He has lived alone for a long time and thinks he doesn’t want to change. However, Kara is a unique character who gets under his skin.At times, this story is hilarious (the ‘wee little bookkeeper.’) and sometimes Jonathan’s insights are sad and prophetic. I’ve read this book more than a dozen times and still enjoy it. 4.5 starsTexas Brothers1. The Texan's Touch (1998)2. To Kiss a Texan (1999)3. To Wed in Texas (2000)4. Twilight in Texas (2001)5. The Texan's Dream (2001) | 5.0 |
| 7994 | While not as detailed as other WW2 histories, this book is a good read. It occasionally contains information that I am reading for the first time, This makes it worth the cost, which was reasonable. | 4.0 |
| 7995 | Ok I was offered a free copy of this book, but decided that I couldn't wait I had to have it. I have read the other books in this series and I must say that this one was no disappointment either. Page after page of twist and turns that had me on edge the entire time, the more I read the more I wanted to read. I love the characters and am glad that those who need to get what's coming to them get what's coming to them. Jessica you've got a winner with this series, keep doing what you're doing because it working. I suggest that if you want an excellent read that you get this book as well as the others in this series. | 5.0 |
| 7996 | This book gives you the impression that you are being dropped right in the middle of an ongoing story and that you need to have read previous stories to understand what they are referring to; however they are doing her origin story in flashbacks interspersed throughout the book. To be honest this is a better way of doing it, she is not a super hero and thus does not suddenly acquire her powers and go off and have wonderful adventures; she is a long time, battle hardened character who is very different in her finished state to how she is when she first starts out. This way we get to see how she survived the destruction of her village, how her family died and how she came to be enslaved with Annisa fighting for her life in the slave pits; while at the same time having a story with the completed article, the Red Sonja that we all know.For me the strongest and the weakest part of this book is its ending. Now I know that sentence is a complete contradiction, but allow me to explain. The book ties up everything and I mean absolutely any plot hook, any concept and any person who was seen in this book gets a resolution. This is wonderful in one way because what feels like backstory for the sake of giving us some context to the story is in fact vital for everything that happens. However it means that everything feels really contrived. Three or so bits of vital information that all come about at the same time on the same day in history all end up being combined and resolved all at the same time and it has left me in a difficult place to describe it.If this was a one shot book about a new character then it would work fine because you get that nice arc to the story, but for a character that is supposed to be part of an ongoing title it makes me question if every story is going to be the same; meet character, see the flashback to the last time they met, fight, resolution that ties everything up neatly. In fact, I have seen this done exactly in this way before and it was a TV series called Zena. You had 45 minutes to set up the plot, see where that came from in her chequered past and then watch it get resolved in the present. It works for a syndicated TV series where people have short attention spans and do not necessarily expect to catch the next episode, but in a title which is supposedly an ongoing series I am not convinced it works so well. I feel like I have read ‘Red Sonja;’ I have seen her as a child, young woman and mature dealer of death, the story has come full circle and she walks off into the sunset; why do I want to pick up issue 7?Overall this is a good book and as a standalone trade then I could definitely recommend it to people who like the swords and (limited) sorcery. It is humorous in places, generally involving alcohol; it is plain ridiculous in places, check out the leeches the size of pythons; it is a complete story from beginning to end, but it feels like a terrible way to draw readers into a larger ongoing story. | 3.0 |
| 7997 | Having met Adam DreamHealer, this book gives a good history on Adam DreamHealers' early work. It added interesting facts that added to seeing him at the conference. | 5.0 |
| 7998 | I enjoyed this quite a bit. I have never owned a beagle and after reading this probably never will! I have experience with adopting an adult dog and having been associated with an Akita rescue group I have seen much of what is discussed. This is a very light hearted book and people who are doggone crazy! | 3.0 |
| 7999 | This was a great short read! I loved the characters and storyline. I actually loved the entire series enough to read it again:) | 5.0 |
| 8000 | This is a believable look into the future and the many possibilities that could occur. Google glasses being the first thing that came to mind while reading. The love story angles were kind of silly but this was a fun book to read.. | 4.0 |
| 8001 | I loved the excellent blog post that started this book. Bronnie seems like a quietly courageous and beautiful person who would be wonderful to get to know. I appreciated her honesty in the book, but honestly, for me the blog post was quite a bit better. | 3.0 |
| 8002 | I'm really enjoying this writer. The stories are crisp, we'll researched and riveting. More Lacey Flint stories please Ms Bolton, I love her! | 5.0 |
| 8003 | A bit predictable but aren't most romance novels ?!If you're into these types of books this is for u | 4.0 |
| 8004 | Nick and Sky's story turns into lust and then true love. After all the client stealing and lies, the wedding week starts badly. Skye has some bad luck, another photographer hired by Sophie's soon to be father in law. It begins as a "competition" to see who is the better photographer, who has the best pictures at Sophie's wedding, who can sabotage the other one and destroy him or her altogether. Skye puts it ALL on the line, she has nothing to lose. She wants Nick, he wants her. Sophie's Skye's best friend, in the end she proves it. She knows there is love there, she needs them to see it! Nick is another great Ferro. These men are OUTSTANDING! | 5.0 |
| 8005 | I absolutely loved this book. Dinah McLeod has such wonderful insight. Dean is a strong but broken man, Morgan is a strong woman who finds ways to help Dean to heal. I hope there is a sequel because I want to read more about Cara, the nurse who needs healing. There is growth of both characters which is how a book should be, otherwise it would be undeveloped. | 5.0 |
| 8006 | I like Leo. He is a tough Bird with a good heart. He digs into a mystery and hangs in till the end | 5.0 |
| 8007 | As I read this book I got the impression that I was reading from a log book. I feel that it could have been a much better read had it not sounded as a log bok in different areas. | 3.0 |
| 8008 | It's hard to be honest with yourself when you're in a relationship--but I think this book breaks some ground as fas as the perspective of those who eventually find themselves cheated. I really hope the right people will read this before it's too late because it speaks to them and opens up some insights others might not be able to warn them about in the right manner. Jacobs makes careful observations and can help people recognize when they're being broken down in front of others, when unnecessary changes start taking place, and when previous relationships are mentioned too frequently. | 5.0 |
| 8009 | All I can say is wow. Looking forward to a full length story of Sasha and Ivar those two are hot hot hot. Too short, just a taste but enough to realize why this series is popular. | 5.0 |
| 8010 | David Bishop is a good writer. This book keeps you siting on the edge of your seat waiting for more leads Good believable likable characters- even the bad guys! Enough turns and twists to keep the reader guessing. Will definitely read more of his books | 5.0 |
| 8011 | I have read authors saying how difficult it is to write a gripping short story. I think you did a impressive job including all the relevant information about her real and imagined guilt, the event that led to it, and a perfect horror twist at the end. | 3.0 |
| 8012 | Liked this book. Had never heard of the Clarks and surprised that people were not aware of the name, being they were among the richest of families. Interesting family and strange story of Huguette and her life. Rather a sad life, being she could afford anything beyond the wildest dreams of most. Also, as a doll collector, found it interesting to read about her collection of dolls and doll houses. Now I know why I could never have afforded to buy a Bru or Jumeau doll, as she bought any that came on the market and could afford to pay whatever it took to purchase them. | 5.0 |
| 8013 | This book is just as good as the other two...the characters are amazing... I seriously love Blake & Erica... I cannot wait for the next installment, Hard Limit. These books keep your interest from page one to the last page. I have to give myself a day or two of me time just so I will not be interrupted that is how good they are, I don't want to stop reading... Good Job Meredith! | 5.0 |
| 8014 | I would actually give this three and a half stars, not that there is any new high tech or undiscovered methods here. It is however a very solid foundation of information and presented in a positive way. I have read similar books that have been much more intolerant of the differences in people's personalities or tendencies. This book, made helpful suggestions. It's worth the brief time it takes t read it. | 3.0 |
| 8015 | I have never had a book move me as much as this one! I went through so many sheets of Kleenex, it's embarrassing! I also smiled & melted more than ever. Brilliant writing, amazing, AMAZING story! Need more stars :)!!! | 5.0 |
| 8016 | I used this book for my June "free" rental, and going off of the other reviews and the Amazon book summary, it sounded like a wonderful MC/love story. The Summary is VERY misleading. It had very little to do with the MC although part of the story is set within her brother's MC and some of the members of the MC. The love story part with Ellis and "Ryan" was great. This is a very sad story and altho may have a semi HEA, it deals with an abusive boyfriend, and serious medical condition that doesn't really come out until the very end. be prepared for tears and a semi HEA. If I had known the true story before I read it, I never would have gotten it. | 3.0 |
| 8017 | This book is a bit confusing with all the different characters and relationships, but it's easy to read and doesn't require a lot of concentration. No one dies, no one is shot or raped. It is good clean fun, sorta like chocolate for the mind. Give it a try. | 4.0 |
| 8018 | I don't remember if I ever received these or not. If I did, I don't remember it. Maybe I threw them out. | 5.0 |
| 8019 | A bit silly, but really cute. I laughed out loud and FELT the awkwardness between our two main characters. It was a definitely a bit fantasy driven, but an enjoyable read. | 4.0 |
| 8020 | From the cover I thought this would be interesting. The SEX, SEX, SEX.... lots of SEX.... I read novels for good story lines, characters I care about, etc. Do not get this book even if free. | 1.0 |
| 8021 | Sally Huss has done it yet again. First the illustrations are always wonderful and easy for any child to put to imagination.Second the story always has a message that allows kids to ask great questions. Teaching that everyone must work together to make things happen is an important lesson. | 5.0 |
| 8022 | Confusing, convoluted plot aside (because we expect that sort of thing now; let's be honest, we read these books for the characters) there was one aspect that forced me to take off a star: the story is told from Ty, Zane, AND Nick 's POV.A significant portion of the book (besides that crazy plot!) was actually focused on Nick. Although I'm fond of Nick, and am interested in his take on things and his personal story, I really felt that it detracted from the Ty/Zane dynamic. I didn't get as much time with them as I'm used to and therefore wasn't able to go as deep with them. I kind of thought the sidewinder series was there to focus on Nick, while the cut & run was for our feisty pair.Don't misunderstand, there are still great Ty/Zane moments. I'm just used to it being all about them. I feel like I was spoiled with 7 books of pure Ty/Zane and now I have to share with Nick and don't wanna hahaBut whatever. I read these books to be entertained and I was entertained, so mission accomplished.So basically I liked it well enough. If you bought the first 7 you know you're gonna buy this one anyway so just go do it =DP.s. Kelly was super funny in this one. He is so wonderfully odd. | 3.0 |
| 8023 | My grandson loves Splat the Cat. He is just learning to read and this is perfect for his age. Wonderful. | 5.0 |
| 8024 | And I know I'm getting a good story with well-defined characters, a great plot, and lots of fun stuff tossed in. Can't Buy Me Love is no exception. Well done, Ms. Lipperman! | 5.0 |
| 8025 | Welcome to 1885, and reality tv drama. An interesting storyline and fun characters makes this a quick and quirky romance. Is there a sequel? I hope so. | 4.0 |
| 8026 | 4.5 worlds collide starsmore detailed review to come, working on it =) but while you wait pick up this book | 4.0 |
| 8027 | After reading D. Nathan Hilliards’ book Ghost, Monsters and Madmen I just had to read another anthology, as he seamlessly spawns them so naturally.Each tale was as mysteriously intriguing as the next with authentic characters and unnerving entities. Most of the endings left me pondering what if and wanting more.Even though each tale was incomparable with the next I found vengeance a common element threaded throughout the entities demeanours.Some tales described what outsiders to the events thought which sent chills down my spine and would make one think an occurrence of death whether classed as murder or natural maybe more than meets the eye.Exploring through the pages of horror I found scenes of every entity unforgettable and couldn’t help but fear them all. I thought the most feared to be Lamar Tarlington due to occult connections and sickening acts of his past. The scenes from Janies encounter in the “Legacy of Flies” as well as Russells’ in “A Singularity of Purpose” provided an adrenaline rush.The book ended with a heart-warming tale, tears on my pillow and thoughts that made me reminisce about love ones that have passed.I highly recommend these tales of terror and my other favorite with even more tales and bite "Ghost, Monsters and Madmen". | 5.0 |
| 8028 | This was a riveting book which kept you guessing the entire time! Will look forward to reading more works by this author. | 5.0 |
| 8029 | If nothing else at all this book offers a sensible and believable explanation of "The Secret".OK you still have to be a little open minded about magic and witchcraft but even for a minor sceptic like myself the explanations of how and why things happen, and more importantly, how you are able to affect that made this book a good read. It's part of a series. I'm looking for the next in the series. | 4.0 |
| 8030 | This book is awesome! Every writer should have a copy. Mine is fairly new but already dog-eared from constant use. Easy to use and very helpful when you are groping for just the right word. Love it! | 5.0 |
| 8031 | Oh My God I loved this book .... It was such a fun read I am so happy that I got the others , to I am going to be a fan for life . | 5.0 |
| 8032 | I have a habit of downloading many free books to my kindle and then reading as time permits. Oftentimes days or weeks go by before I isolate a book to read. More times than not I have no recollection what it was that compelled me to download it. That said, this novel, mainly because of its title, is one I really wanted to enjoy.1. The timeline of the story could be more pronounced. More than once I had to go back to see just how much time had passed between chapters. It should have been obvious to the reader.2. The author lost my interest in the story the moment she decided to bounce between characters.3. Additional editing and more careful formatting could have been used. Conversion to ebook format could be the cause for many of these potholes.4. The dialogue came off "canned" the further I read into the book.The book had a host of great and compelling ideas. Unfortunately by the 32% mark enough interest was lost to compel this reader to skim.I hope this honest review of my experience with her book helps this author. I think she has a great "eye" for what could be really fascinating sci-fi. | 3.0 |
| 8033 | FUN! FUN! FUN!VERY IMAGINATIVE!Rover is the BEST dog in the whole world!He cooks and cleans and takes care of his family.That is until the Rhone's go on vacation.Then Rover is sent to THE DOG HOUSE...It's not as bad as it seems and Rover has a great time.But what about the family...Who is taking care of them now?Read and find out what happens :)VERY CUTE!A WONDERFUL STORY! | 5.0 |
| 8034 | When Abigail’s parents go on a business trip she spends Christmas with her grandparents. Her grandfather was a scientist and inventor. When her grandparents take a nap, Abigail begins to explore. She slips into the attic. She discovers a magical book and bicycle. She decides to take a trip to the Amazon. Read the book and go on this great adventure with her. | 4.0 |
| 8035 | Early in his book, when describing the video game of Pong, the author of Steve Jobs's biography puts the following aside: "If you're under thirty, ask your parents." My son is only sixteen, and this is a book I would easily recommend to him or to people his age. They are at an age when they need to learn the power of dreams, the intricacies of life, the tragedy of sickness and death. They need role models they can look up to, while knowing at the same time that they will have to figure out by themselves what to do with their lives. I remember that my son was touched by Steve Jobs's death in more than a superficial way. So were all the young people who showed up at Apple stores worldwide to leave messages of bereavement and homage. Even with very little knowledge about his life, the CEO of Apple provided them with an alternate father figure. For them, he was this cool guy who spoke from a platform to disclose cool products, wearing his trademark black turtleneck and sporting a well-groomed beard.Steve Jobs actively contributed to his own legend. In countless interviews and magazine articles, he referred to his youth growing up in the counterculture of the seventies in California, where psychedelic drugs and progressive rock music merged with a DIY engineering culture. During lectures, he provoked university students with questions like: "When did you lose your virginity", or "Did you try getting high on acid or LSD?" More positively, he encouraged them to create their own business and to do things their own way. Creating one's startup in one's garage became a rite of passage for all aspiring entrepreneurs. After his return to the company that ousted him, Jobs became a symbol of reinvention and renaissance, an illustration of the saying that, in business as in life, it's not over until it's done.Perhaps more than stories about himself, which he couldn't always control, Jobs was careful to select self-portraits, and he refined his visual image with the same care he applied to the design of Apple's products. Job's first mentor had taught him how to "impute": to understand that people do judge a book by its cover, and therefore all the trappings and packaging of Apple signaled the value and importance of everything it was producing. Walter Isaacson's book cover is a fine example of minimalist style and attention for detail that characterized Steve Jobs's aesthetics. Its design was allegedly the only intervention that Jobs made in the book, leaving otherwise the biographer complete freedom to tell and interpret his story as he pleased. The book therefore gets the best of both worlds: it combines the widespread access to sources of an authorized biography and the independence of a well-researched journalistic account. Its publication two weeks after Jobs's disappearance couldn't have been more timely, and it met with enthusiastic critical applause.This book helped popularize the expression "reality distortion field" that many coworkers used to describe Jobs's ability to warp reality around his vision. The expression actually comes from Star Trek, like so many pop culture references of people belonging to the same generation. As expressed by this metaphor, some people have the power to bend space and time in their immediate vicinity. In their presence, reality is malleable, and the laws of gravity or attraction no longer apply. They can recreate their own world through sheer mental force, and impair upon people around them the vision that animates them. This spiritual power has become the staple of countless science-fiction movies, from The Matrix to Star Wars.Like the force in Star Wars, there was a dark side to the reality distortion field as well. "To some people, calling it a reality distortion field was just a clever way to say that Jobs tended to lie," notes the biographer. This fits the portrait presented in the book: Jobs was often manipulative, and had a very particular relationship with the truth. The first person he tried to deceive was often himself. Like many self-absorbed persons, he selected within facts and figures the elements that fit his own plans, and discarded the other pieces of information as irrelevant. "He can deceive himself," observed one of his close friends. "It allows him to con people into believing his vision, because he has personally embraced and internalized it." "It was a self-fulfilling distortion," commented another. "You did the impossible, because you didn't realize it was impossible."At the root of reality distortion was Jobs's belief that the rules didn't apply to him. He was notorious for not putting a license plate on his car and parking it in the handicapped space, sometimes straddling two places. If he didn't want to deal with something--a legal annoyance, a business issue, his cancer diagnosis, a family tug--he could resolutely ignore it. "Don't compromise" was one of his favorite motto. He was alien to the idea of making trade-offs, and was intolerant of anyone who couldn't live up to his very exacting standards. He considered being rude to be part of his job description. "If something sucks, I tell people in their face. It's my job to be honest," he told his biographer. As a collaborator remarked, "we learned to interpret 'This is s***' to actually be a question that means, 'Tell me why this is the best way to do it'". He often stated his goals in grandiose terms. "Making a dent in the universe," and "sending ripples to the galaxy," was how he described his purpose in life.A basic tenet of this book is that Jobs's personality was reflected in the products he created. Steve Jobs thought of himself as an artist, and his quest for perfection led him to control every aspect of a product's design, including its inner components and the paint color of the machines on which they were produced. One of his core principles was that hardware and software should be tightly integrated. "Woz and I started the company based on doing the whole banana,", he said, referring to Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak. His instinct for integrated systems and his drive for control put him squarely on one side of the most fundamental divide in the digital world: open versus closed. Very often, his insistence on producing close systems met with dire warnings. "If Apple continues to rely on a proprietary architecture, the iPod will likely become a niche product," declared Harvard professor Clayton Christensen. "Closed is the kiss of death," decreed another expert. But Apple was able to reinvent itself several times, betting the whole house at every juncture and revolutionizing whole industries in the process. Our world without Apple would have been a very different one.In the US context, this book would probably be rated 'R'. There are many instances of profanity and foul language, and the reader is spared no detail of Steve Jobs's wild years growing up in California. Apple's CEO remained true to his upbringing: he liked to state that "taking LSD was one of the two or three most important things that he'd done in his life." His advice to young people was: "Stay hungry. Stay foolish." He launched the advertising campaign "Think different" and "Here is to the crazy ones", which made for good marketing slogans but cannot be easily adopted as guidance for corporate strategy or parental education. But I am of the opinion that teenagers should be exposed early to the facts of life, and that they be allowed to make mistakes and learn from them. For these reasons, I am rating Steve Jobs's biography 'PG-13', and I am recommending it as birthday present to young people of the Internet generation. | 5.0 |
| 8036 | I found this book hard to put down. I loved that each chapter started with a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt. Sometimes it took awhile to connect the quote to the content of the chapter it headed. This was written in the 'first person' but was not self-centered. Some of the content could have been censored some, since it was rather personal. This is the first time I've read this author, but I would search out more of her writings. I enjoyed the honesty shown as she experiences her personal growth in confronting her fears for a year. I appreciated that she did not dwell on every fear she conquered, but a brief rundown of some of the smaller ones would have been enlightening. We all have large fears that may paralyze us at times, but the daily fears may be the ones that drive us to eat the wrong thing or say something not so nice. It also piqued my interest to search out more books on the Roosevelt's and their life together, and how Eleanor managed to handle the life she had chosen to stay in. Another book that will be read over and over again. | 4.0 |
| 8037 | This would be the perfect book to give to grandma to keep at her house. Then during sleepovers or days spent at Grandma's house, the kids could get this book down, snuggle on Grandma's lap, and listen to her read. I have very fond memories of reading books with my grandmother, and this book will keep the family tradition alive. Or maybe even start a brand new tradition!Each beautifully illustrated page includes a Bible story and the scripture verses that correspond with the story. Then there is a Love Note from Grandma and a Love Note from God at the end. I love the adorable pictures of a Grandma bear with her grandchildren cubs. There are fifteen stories in all. I will be adding this to my list of baby shower gifts. I plan on giving it to the grandmas-to-be so they can start spending time reading with their grandkids from the very beginning!*I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my review. The opinions are mine.* | 5.0 |
| 8038 | I will be brief. Everybody knows what this book is about. People who were lukewarm in their reviews site lack of central characters and the mini-story episodic of the narration. While these are certainly valid observations, I see these as strengths.This book never let's you forget that no matter how personal the accounts are the true danger is always global Even as the battle winds down we see that the world and humanity will never be the same. The central character is Humanity itself.Personally, I would not only have welcomed many more accounts of this epic struggle, I would have enjoyed more elaboration of the existing stories. Imagine a group of college students grimly fortifying their positions as they watched fifty thousand moaning, shambling monsters slowly move toward them-all the while Avalon blasting over the schools speakers.~shiver~I enjoyed the book immensely.......the movie was God awful. | 5.0 |
| 8039 | This book aid have been worth my $3 had I not been so flipping confused! This book truly needed an editor and before any other author charge this amount of money for a few pages please think twice! I felt as if I missed an entire page on certain parts. Don't appreciate the fact that I had to constantly read the same paragraphs written on a different page. This storyline would have received a five star rating if it wasn't for this Tom-Foolary! Editor people! | 1.0 |
| 8040 | Even though it did not come it large print she loved the story. It was also hard cover which she thinks all books should be. | 4.0 |
| 8041 | Of all of LSAC's published compendiums, this is the most recent collection of PrepTests. There are LSATs prior to PrepTest 52 and newer than PrepTest 61 that you'll have to purchase separately, but this book should be saved for the last month before your registered test date. Why? Because all of the PrepTests in this compendium contains the comparative reading comprehension passage, which was the last major substantive change to the LSAT. Leading up to your test date, you need to be practicing only with tests that look similar to the one you'll be taking on test day.If you find that you're not scoring in your target range while taking timed practice tests with the PrepTests in this book, then you should consider postponing the test or at least canceling your score.The LSAT Geniusthelsatgenius.com | 5.0 |
| 8042 | For the first part of this book, I read with interest, the seeming disconnected topics:Birth, Sand, Clouds, China, Encounters, Numbers, Israel, Thinkers, Evil, Now.I read because I know from her early work how she will blend the information and her thoughts about it into something that sits on you and resonates for days afterwards. I read because I want to see how she does it. I am always floored by the way she mixes deep thoughts with levity.I am not disappointed when I reach page 77 and find: a quotation: "Suddeny there is a point where religion becomes laughable,", Thomas Merton wrote. "Then you decide that you are nevertheless religious." Suddenly!"she responds.When I get to page 118 I am smitten again. Especially in the section called NOW: "Trafficking directly with the divine, as the manna-eating wilderness generation did, and as Jesus did, confers no immunity to death or hazard. You can live as a particle crashing about and colliding in a welter of materials with God, or you can live as a particle crashing about colliding in a welter of materials without God. But you cannot live outside the welter of colliding materials."She draws on quotations of deep thinkers of all philosophies, including Buddhist and Hebrew as well as Christian..She reminds us of our mortality, and how difficult it is for us to accept it, and in her usual curiosity, offers questions for everyone, for herself, for God. "We are only about three hundred generations from ten thousand years ago." she reminds us.Stories, quotations, experiences, ideas build until you get the connections, or at least keep thinking.Suzanne., | 4.0 |
| 8043 | I started reading the series after seeing it on HBO and loved the first few books. This one was not bad but not the best either. The series is getting tired but if your like me, once you start you have to finish the whole set. | 3.0 |
| 8044 | I enjoyed every story in the set. Each author worth the time to read and never a boring moment. Worth the time to read. | 5.0 |
| 8045 | Interesting but much to short I was prepared to read a STORY. To little substance. Sandra D. We're some pages missing???? | 3.0 |
| 8046 | This is a fairly well written book, much better than some of the "stuff" I've read so far this summer that's gotten rave reviews. While in the end it's a murder mystery, there's a little more character development, character growth and so than in you standard "who done it." Maybe the main character, Daniel, is a little over the top. But the story works as he works his way though craziness that's become his life. He's defiantly a 21st century kid, with cell phone,and laptop. I'll definitely get the next book when it comes out. | 5.0 |
| 8047 | Well written bubble bath for your brain! I love books that sort of take me away at the end of the day. | 5.0 |
| 8048 | This was the perfect book to be stuck in an airport-- it made the hours of killing time fly by. I hate comparing books to other books, but the best way I can think of describing "In the Blood" is if "We Need to Talk About Kevin" and "Gone Girl" had a book baby.Told from the point of view of college-aged compulsive liar, Lana Granger, the plot's twist and turns will keep you frantically turning pages as each story arc neatly intersects and culminates in a crazy conclusion. Who is Lana? What is her past? Where is her missing friend? Is she lying to herself or just the reader?I don't want to give away any secrets, but while some might finds parts of the novel far-fetched, I was was so consumed by the story that I didn't even notice at the time.Well-written, and a definite must for those that like psychological thrillers and blind-corner plot twists, I can't wait until my friends read this one so we can talk about it! | 5.0 |
| 8049 | Veiled innocence is thee story of Grayson and Addy, a teacher and his broken strong willed student. I loved the way Grayson and Addy consumed each other, but at the same time not much is known about either one of them in detail. That is the reason I only gave this story 4 stars instead of 5. Despite the lack of character development, it was still a contained a lot of hot scenes and emotionally intimate moments. I highly suggest giving this book a chance. | 4.0 |
| 8050 | Secrets will be revealed in this installment of the Death Collectors. The book held true to Ember and had mystery and action through it all. I'm excited to read the third book! | 5.0 |
| 8051 | Beware of late night TV and ideas that seem sound good at the time.Finally after almost 8 weeks I received the book, it's companion "Dump Casseroles" and what was supposed to be a free Orgreenic pan.1) Many of the dump cake recipes are not truly dump recipes. If you have to mix a variety of ingredients in a bowl with a mixer and then "dump" them into a 9 x 13--not really a dump recipe unless one is using dump synonymously with pouring batter into a pan. The book is full of recipes like that. They may be great recipes, I don't know--but they are not all dump recipes by a long shot.2) The companion book for dump casseroles was really what I was interested in and it is a complete waste of paper. It consists of about 30 pages, many printed on only one side. The recipes are NOT dump recipes. They require browning and mixing and all manner of kitchen hubbub to get the casserole into the oven. These recipes are no easier than a standard recipe.The books, in my opinion, do not live up to the representation on TV, and I'm sorry I wasted my money. | 1.0 |
| 8052 | FM for Murder by Patricia Rockwell made me a fan. I had previously read Valentined, a book in another series that she has written. I loved this one even more. FM for Murder is the second in her acoustic mystery series.Patricia Barnes is a psychology professor who is enlisted for help with figuring out who murdered a disc jockey. Her own daughter heard the murder happen on the radio. The disc jockey, AKA The Black Vulture, says a few words on the air before he is shot. Meanwhile we have flashbacks to a few days before with the story of Daniel Bridgewater. He is in charge of Bridgewater Carpets, a job that he does very well. His elderly father, the Charles, wants him to get married. But Daniel is determined to find his estranged brother. He is hoping that reconciliation can be achieved between the two before his father passes away.Patricia has the recording of the last minutes before the disc jockey was shot and listens it over and over again for clues about the voices on the tape.There are a lot of family secrets in story and information about acoustics in forensics. I really enjoyed learning about acoustics. Also there are false leads and big surprises. Towards the end, I kept saying “Oh!” out loud and my husband checked with me twice to see if was OK! It was that good. This is one mystery that I didn’t figure out along the way.I highly recommend this book to all cozy mystery readers.I received this book as a win from FirstReads but that in no way influenced my thoughts or feelings in this review. | 5.0 |
| 8053 | I was hooked on every single word. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel because it was unpredictable, following the plot was effortless, and it challenged my mind and how I view the world. Kilroy illustrated this story so well; there were moments where I could imagine myself being a third wheel and trekking through this post apocalyptic disaster with Antigone and Shep. This tale is so real that I can't help but want to prepare for the world's end (I have to be honest and say that I want to be the one with an abundance of Ravioli and Spagheti-Os) With that being said, this story got my adrenaline going. I'd recommend this novel to anyone who wants to read a unique take on the Post Apocalypse. | 5.0 |
| 8054 | From beginning to end this tale doesn't let up. Reid and the other kids are all very relatable and drive the story forward. | 4.0 |
| 8055 | Too much sex. It would still be good without all the graphic sex. | 3.0 |
| 8056 | I loved how the author changed back and forth between the narrator and timing to help build the story. This was a very graphic read at times, however, the detail was incredible. | 5.0 |
| 8057 | I really enjoyed this book. I wasn't sure what to expect. Bobbie delved deep into her life and shared alot with her readers. Thank you. | 5.0 |
| 8058 | You SHOULD read this. It is an entertaining book that is one awesome story to read. Of my own recommendation, You had best read this! | 5.0 |
| 8059 | Wow. Confusing but fun! Liked it even more than book one. More characters equals more fun. Buying book 3 right now. | 4.0 |
| 8060 | Ryk Brown does it again episode 9 keeps you begging for more following his great character's, fun plot lines and I can't wait for what's coming next stories. Great addition to your Kindle or bookshelf. | 5.0 |
| 8061 | I could not put this book down! Ms. Marsh is one of my favorite authors ever. Badass Rio is smoldering hot and has met his match. I love that plotline. I love how strong and independent Gia is--she has to be to be on the team. Even with her flaws physical and mental (bc every character has to have them) she surpasses them making her a complete badass woman who I'd never want to cross. The book has just the right amount of vulnerability.Also something I really enjoy is the creativity and artistic writing style--which made it very easy to picture and you can easily feel the emotions of each scene.Great book, flowed well loved it. Also I really love the cover. It looks awesome on my bookshelf and will be one of my books I read over and over again.Can't wait for the next one Ms. Marsh! | 5.0 |
| 8062 | I devour everything Christine Warner writes. Love her witty characters and great writing. She's another author that I just want to badger every day for a new book so I can get my fix. My wish came true when she came out with Secret Love.This is a little different for the author. It's set in the 1950's, but her characters are still fresh, engaging and likable! I loved the first chapter where we get a glimpse of Lizzie and Wayne as kids, and how she wanted to tell him how she felt. Fast forward ten years and now they work at the same school. Oh, and Wayne finally sees Lizzie as a beautiful adult he could fall in love with. But, she's his best friend's little sister....Still, Wayne can't hide his feelings, and Lizzie has never gotten over her crush, in fact, she still has her own feelings. I fell in love with these two falling in love! Simply beautiful! I didn't want it to end.Secret Love is a sweet, short read that I could pick up again and again when I want to go back in time, fall in love and enjoy two people that couldn't be more perfect for each other. | 4.0 |
| 8063 | I've sped through all these books so quickly. they are great and I highly recommend everyone buying them all. you'll have a fun time reading them. I'm eagerly awaiting the next book. | 5.0 |
| 8064 | This was by far very different type of romance then what I'm use to reading. I did rather enjoy the story. It felt like the main characters had a lot to over come with finding love with each other and all the other high school crap that comes along the way. I do have to say it is a must read!!!***I received this story for free in exchange for an honest review to check more of my review visit my blog on 1-28-14 @ [...] | 4.0 |
| 8065 | Awesome story!I loved it all--from the emotions both characters brought about to the sweetness of the romance all the way through the funny moments and flirtatious banter.Lex Martin captured my attention instantly. She had me grinning from the moment Clementine and Gavin and anticipating when they would get together. Their connection was evident but developed slowly. Through some entertaining dialogue and funny moments, Lex Martin brought their connection to the surface and strengthened it the more time Gavin and Clementine spent together.I loved that their romance was not rushed. The pace worked well with the characters and the underlying conflict that was taking place. Their story felt believable and I could not put it down.It helped that the main characters were complex and intriguing. They had different personalities but complimented each other well by bringing the best out of the other. Gavin's flirtatious comments and laid back personality worked well with Clementine who had withdrawn into herself in the last years. Their interactions flowed easily through the page and only worked to deepened the connection that was already growing between them.Of course, Gavin and Clementine's chemistry worked well too. Although they each held back and started more as friends, their attraction was always under the surface of their interactions. I liked the fact that they had their doubts, but enjoyed it very much when they gave in to what the other was making them feel. I only wish I could have experienced some of the story through Gavin's eyes. He was a great character and I bet that his POV would have made this an even better story for me. However, the author did a great job of bringing forth his emotions and his character's personality to the page in a way that I felt that I could connect to him just as much as I did Clementine.The introduction of the secondary characters added to the story too. They each brought something different to the story whenever they interacted with either Gavin or Clementine. I'm especially curious about Clementine's brother Jax. He was so very different from his sister, but something tells me that he has more layers to him that what was let on in this story.With a bit of emotion, an abundance of chemistry and a great cast of characters, Dearest Clementine was a wonderful first book in a series. I can't wait to read more!All in all, a fantastic romantic read. | 4.0 |
| 8066 | This book about how God can use whatever happens in our lives to bring Him glory is so awesome. I have read it now at least eight times, and I almost want to just start right back at the beginning and read it again right now.I wonder if I could have gone through what Corrie & Betsy did, and come out like they did. Then I remember what her father told her about God giving you what you needed only when you needed it, and I realize that if that was what God has planned for me, then only with His strength could I do it. I sure wouldn't be able to do it in my own strength.Thank you, God for giving me what I need, only when I need it.This is a great book. If you haven't read it yet, you should now. | 5.0 |
| 8067 | sometimes a hero is born in the rage of a horrific moment. this has you rooting for the victims and the alleged criminals.q | 2.0 |
| 8068 | WOW! This book brought back memories I didn't even know I had forgotten! Seriously addictive and super fun just like the old school arcade games we used to play when we were kids. | 5.0 |
| 8069 | I started reading this book earlier today. I could not put it down. Nothing got done today, but I read the whole thing. This was one of the best I feel, so far. And I hope the next one, Fallen, is not the last of Leopold. After all, he has yet to have his dinner date with Mary!!!! | 5.0 |
| 8070 | This is one of the funniest books that I've ever read. If you haven't read this series start with Snacks and Seduction. | 5.0 |
| 8071 | It probably isn't very cool to make a bad review of a memorial but it was for me, just a lot of book titles and interesting notes. Didn't feel the connection... too much we did this and then this happened. | 2.0 |
| 8072 | A great story line and I do love the characters. I would like to see what happens next in their lives. | 4.0 |
| 8073 | I loved this book. It is action packed and you won't be able to put it down. I enjoyed the different slant the author took about vampires and it makes it stand out amongst other books in the genre. It is very well written and I fell in love with the characters, especially Finlay. | 5.0 |
| 8074 | I really enjoyed this book tremendously. It is one of those books where you are rooting for those not always making the right choices. You can't wait to see how it all ends and you hope that somehow it works out for everyone, but you know it can't and shouldn't. It is tied up nicely at the end. Maybe not how you wanted it to end, but it was the right way. It's a heartbreaker for sure. | 4.0 |
| 8075 | Another winner for Baldacci. Great story, many subplots, and believable characters. He writes so well the pages just fly by and the action is plentiful. Sorry when I finished...wanted it to go on. | 5.0 |
| 8076 | This is a no brainer for anyone who loves paranormal romance. An excellent assortment of authors; I would have made the purchase just for Ava Catori or Selena Kit but I enjoyed every book in the assortment.I am not sure how these box sets are put together other than by genre, but I really liked that there was a consistent infusion of humor amongst these stories. I have already looked up several of the authors that were new to me because I liked their stories so well. That is saying a lot from a reader who has a TBR mountain so high that there are clouds circling the top.Without giving a summary of each story I recommend readers begin with Blinded By Magic by Ava Catori and make your way from page one right on through to Vampire Lords of Blacknail: Trinity by Shirl Anders. There are lots and lots of hours of enjoyable reading here.I was given an ARC of this book for an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 8077 | My son had to read this book for his English class in 8th grade. He was so taken by it that he wanted me to read it. I did, and was so glad Ruta Sepetis wrote this book. It is about time that Stalins ghastly horrors and war crimes are comming to light. Stalins reign reivaled that of HItler, if one can imagine that. The Balkans are scared to talk about the war crimes because they fear retaliation. 20,000 people were killed under Stalins reign and it has silently been sweped under the carpet. I wish Hollywood would make a movie about this book or a dokumentary would be great too. In order to avoid a repeat of Staling / Hitlers attrocities, we need to expose these facts and constantly be reminded not to let something like this happen again.One thing I did not like about the book, was the giant gap between the last chapter and the epilogue. All the sudden Lina was not in Siberia anymore, she was married to Andrius and back in Lithuania? How did she get back to Lithuania? How did she and Andrius meet again? What happened to all the other characters? there was so much more potential to the final part of the book. | 4.0 |
| 8078 | Themes flowing throughout the story are secrets and major family issues. It was an intriguing story line but a little dry for me. I would have like it to move a little faster but I still loved the story.Free spirit Aunt Bel runs-a-way and is gone for twenty years. Upon her return secrets start to slowly unfold. Sara is the one having to hold things together. Can Sara figure out the family secrets and help her mom and Aunt Bel reconcile?I am pleased to give this book a four star rating.I received this book free from the publisher through NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 | 4.0 |
| 8079 | Definitely a 4 star rating book. Not disappointed with the plot and the great story. The writer shows his poetic soul while telling the story. | 4.0 |
| 8080 | A well written book witha storyline that is sad to say real today. You were kept captive by the story and were always cheering for the victims to escape. | 4.0 |
| 8081 | This is is okay. Not really a page turner for me. More for teens . Didn't like the way it ended. I know of several young people around 13 yrs old are reading it, their coment was it's sad but they liked it. One of the book clubs read it and that's where I learned of the book. I don't know what they thought of it. They made a movie of this book. Not interested in seeing it. | 3.0 |
| 8082 | One of the best stories I have had the pleasure to read. Exciting though out. Will keep your attention throughout the story with ongoing action and suspense. Herman has done for the Air Force what should have been done long ago. | 5.0 |
| 8083 | I will be honest, and tell you that right off the bat, I did not purchase this book, but I looked inside of it on Amazon preview. I wanted to leave a comment on 2 very significant errors that I noticed right off the bat. The first is with the biscuit recipe on page 15. It calls for 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of heavy cream, and cup of buttermilk. I make biscuits all the time, both with cream and buttermilk- I can say that the ratio of liquid to flour is incorrect. At the most you would use -1 cup of liquid for 2 cups of flour. This biscuit recipe is incorrect and will yield a liquid doughy mess. The second mistake I noticed was in the grits/egg casserole on page 23. They use 1 cup of quick grits, with 2 cups of water and 2 cups of milk. Again the liquids to grits ratio is inaccurate (4 > 1). Those will be the soupiest grits ever. The recipes need some serious editing. I would not purchase or recommend it based on the inaccuracy of the recipes in the preview alone. | 1.0 |
| 8084 | When does the next one come out? I need it now. This is one sexy no strings attached must read. | 5.0 |
| 8085 | The story was very well laid out. Characters were well written and truly described to a "T". The Eddington family not only personified dysfunctional but put the 'ease' in sleaze. The parents of course. Lots of fun, and laughs and intense moments. The kicker comes in perfectly and then it's bada-bing bada boom! The ending is fast, furious and scary and then the real end leaves you sitting there saying "oh, good grief!" Neat story, would definitely recommend this. | 5.0 |
| 8086 | Loved the format of this book - following the bottle from one person to another. Jacqueline Luben has a good future ahead as a writer. Her characters are interesting and the plots are good. This is the second of her books that I have read and I enjoyed them both. | 4.0 |
| 8087 | Did not think I would enjoy this since I am no longer a young adult. The story was interesting and the editing pretty decent. I actually would read this author again down the road. | 4.0 |
| 8088 | What a fun, steamy, drag your emotions through a wringer kind of book this was! Going in, I knew to expect a love triangle, but this triangle was different than one I expected. Kylie crushed on Trent for years, never to have her feelings returned except in the form of friendship. Then there’s Dray. Holy hottie on a stick! Kylie’s treated him like a brother and he’s been a total jerk to her most of that time.Then things change. And boy do they ever! What Kylie thought she knew about the men in her life is brought into question. There’s so much to consider and this is a heartfelt look at the turmoil that Kylie faces as what she thought she believed and felt turns on its head. My heart beat fast, I laughed, cried, and steamed up the place with the hotness factor. I truly appreciate that Nicole Reed pulled me through all of those emotions.Another factor that made this a win for me is Nicole Reed’s inclusion and treatment of Kylie’s relationships outside of Dray and Trent. Her best friend, Madison, her employees, and her mom and aunt. The depth of relationships, particularly with Madison and her aunt, Leigh, and the way Nicole adds humor and love and pain left me feeling as though I were also a part of their relationships.Overall, Nicole Reed delivered a don’t want to put it down read. There are a few twists that I didn’t expect and in the end, I felt it ended in the best way possible. I will definitely be reading other books by Nicole Reed as her dialogue, pacing, and story line captured me from the beginning and had me trying to find ways to read non-stop. | 4.0 |
| 8089 | It's clear that Ms. Patterson wrote this book after - or during, who knows - writing Everybody Takes The Money. The writing is top notch and the characters are well defined and described. This book is NOT like You Know Who I Am and Everybody Takes The Money. This one is creepy! Drusilla is her usual, wonderful, men-are-toys-to-be-played-with self as she uncovers things best left uncovered. There is murder - hell, wherever Drusilla is, there always seems to be murder - but this time she's not to blame.Who am I kidding, you won't see it coming. Not even when it's coming right at you, you won't see it coming.Each book sharpens Ms. Patterson's skills and she should be encouraged to keep sharpening, keep sharpening and soon enough everyone will here Drusilla coming. | 5.0 |
| 8090 | Omg What The Hell This Book Left Me With My Mouth Wide Open Who The Hell Would Though That Mickey Was Sleep With Her Sister Boyfriend | 5.0 |
| 8091 | I give only 3 stars because unlike a 4 or 5 star read, I don't wish I could go back and read it again for the first time. It was cute and very well written but I didn't fall in love with any of the characters. It may be that they weren't as developed as they could have been. | 3.0 |
| 8092 | A wonderful story both magical and real, written in conjunction with well documented science. I like the way Kingsolver uses her biology background to inform her fictional story. | 4.0 |
| 8093 | This book, An Astronaut's Guide To Life On Earth, by (who else) astronaut Chris Hadfield, is just a great read on a number of levels. First, it is very well written and edited, so there is no wincing as he discusses his adventures, reminisces on his past, and gives advice to, well, practically anybody. I grew up in an age where it literally was a kid's dream to become an astronaut, so I can understand his childhood fascination (obsession?) to get into space, even at a time when there were no Canadian astronauts. He worked very, very hard to make it into these ranks, and the book focuses in large part on his suggestions for others who have dreams. Work hard, study hard, don't be a braggart, practice, practice, practice... Really, is there anything in life that wouldn't be improved with this focus... swimming, cello, chemistry, or parenting?But the focus really is an insiders guide to being in space as an astronaut. Hadfield spent time on both the Space Shuttle and on the International Space Station (ISS). When does Joe and Jane Public get a chance to visualize life in space, real space, not the sci-fi variety? For most of us, this is as close as we will get. Take advantage of this, to slip the surly bonds of Earth... | 5.0 |
| 8094 | Rich Greenlaw has just got laid off and is visiting his parents in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He decides to take a tour of a newly refurbished historical mansion. He recognizes a house in one of the pictures in the mansion and begins to wonder if it is the same place he used to fish with his grandfather. He takes his mother with him the next weekend to see if she remembers anything; she does and the mystery begins. While touring the mansion, his mother also finds out from the curator that they are in need of a part-time handyman. Rich has plenty of time and experience, so he applies for and gets the job.Rich enjoys history and anything mechanical, so he soaks up the atmosphere in the mansion. He also finds the curator, Patricia, very attractive. Soon their relationship becomes more than employee and employer, but they are both afraid of making a commitment and voicing their growing feelings for one another. Meanwhile, Rich is using his job to learn more about his grandfather, who is now deceased, and his alleged relationship some seventy years ago with the former owner of the mansion, the wealthy Rebecca Eastwick.The negatives to this story for me were the plot moved slowly in some parts and the unnecessary swearing. Also, there were many typos in the book. The positives were some great laugh out loud internal comments Rich made about himself or his mother. I loved the relationship Rich had with his parents, the teasing between his parents and between himself and his parents. The dialogue and fun relationship with Patricia was also really entertaining and absolutely hilarious to read at times. I also thought it was very admirable how Rich handled his relationship with his kids by not bad mouthing his ex-wife in front of them or even when he was not in front of them. He also treated her with much more respect than the nasty lady earned. I would be interested in reading more books from this author. | 4.0 |
| 8095 | Being a hard core vegetarian in my family for generations, the part about dairy shook me up. Otherwise this was nothing for me to challenge in this book. I am glad Dr. Campbell has laid this work much against his early thinking not to write a book. It is fascinating none of major publishers were willing to publish his book. I am sure the lobby is at its work.I am really glad plant based eating and veganism is coming to the forefront - having its benefits in ones health, environment, earth, animals. The cruelty shown to animals in this earth is unbelievable for selfish human gains. Colin Campbell's scientific rigor is awesome, in spite of this he is attacked! Thank you Dr. Campell for your inspiring and 'earth shaking' research based work. | 5.0 |
| 8096 | This was a very interesting and action packed book. Held my interest from the first page. The only reason I didn't rate it a 5 was because the proof reading could have been better. Found several errors. | 4.0 |
| 8097 | 4.5 stars.This was quite a surprisingly good story! I'd never read anything by this author before, but was captivated by his imagery and characterizations from the very first chapter. A heart-renching, supernatural story about a boy from a horrible family, to whom abuse is an everyday occurrence, and his fight against everyday life AND the evil surrounding him.Recommended! | 5.0 |
| 8098 | It says right on the cover, "It's like the X-files written by Tom Clancy."One of the things I struggled with in Clancy's writings-well to be clear, some of his books-is that he uses A LOT of acronyms and military jargon. Clancy wasn't always great at clearing up what he was referring to, but luckily for me author, Weston Ochse, is better in that respect.Yes, he uses a lot of military jargon, but he either explains it or it's easier to decipher while reading in context.From the title alone, one can deduce that something wonky is going on, and Seal Team 666 is gonna clean it up for us. Seal Cadet Jack Walker is plucked from training and pushed through to become a member of Seal Team 666. And from there the action is pretty much non stop! Chimera, little demons that like to kick and scratch and nastier things that go bump in the night are aplenty.At times it was hard to keep the team members straight, on the other hand...well, read it and you'll get my drift.Early on in the book the team raids what can only be described as the worst kind of sweat shop, from there Ochse takes a few leaps and bounds in regards to moving the story forward, but I'll forgive him as the action was fun and wild!I'm looking forward to checking out Book two. | 4.0 |
| 8099 | I’m not one to read a lot of books about infidelity. While the topic is intriguing, I find myself to be too emotionally attached to the story, biting my nails as I read, feeling little sympathy for any of the characters and just wishing it was over.That is not what happened with The Other Half.Chloe, our mistress, is headstrong and smart, seeking to excel in her new career. Maggie, our wife, is talented conservative, trying hard to keep her marriage together and her husband interested. That husband is James to his mistress, Jaime to his wife. That man is weak, confused and unable to make decisions.Rayner does a great job making both women relate-able. I don’t love Maggie though I felt bad for her being in this marriage she feels like she has to fix. She finds herself being the wife she never wanted to be, constantly compromising her feelings and needs for her husband and child. And nagging him about it. I don’t love Chloe because even though she is a good person at heart, she knows sleeping with a married man is wrong. Yes, it’s his fault too, but Chloe knew what she was doing and didn’t stop herself. Even when she feels guilty through the book when Maggie is calling James on his cell phone. They’re both different, yet brilliant. They’re both trying to find their way, and their one biggest obstacle is James.Jaime is shown both through Maggie and Chloe’s eyes, allowing the reader to see this complete person who is trapped, charming and very very lost. He may not intend to hurt anyone, but no one comes out of this book unscathed. Of all the characters, I wanted to slap James the most. He’s mean, selfish and a liar.The story moves fast, reading more like chick lit. It was easy to sit down for hours and lose myself in their drama. Will they get caught? Do you want them to? Who am I rooting for?Overall, I enjoyed The Other Half way more than I thought I would. It moves quickly and I was glued to my seat, eager to find out how it ends.Rating 7 Would Recommend | 4.0 |
| 8100 | Wendy Brown did an outstanding job giving an analysis of the different "love types", how to determine what your love type is and how to be successful in a relationship. I would recommend this book to everyone, who doesn't want to fall in love and stay in love? | 4.0 |
| 8101 | My mother in law suffers from fibromyalgia and it can be a daily struggle just to deal with the pain. This book offers very helpful tips and techniques to use a proper diet as one more tool to help combat this sometime debilitating condition. Highly recommended! | 5.0 |
| 8102 | Suspense and adventure dominate this series. At times it seemed a bit tedious with the main character in yet another desperate situation so similar to previous ones, but that may be due to my old age. Some illustrations of the areas where he was held or through which he had to travel to escape would have been nice.It is really good to find a book with characters that stand up for what is right. This is taking place in our current time and is (sadly) all to real in terms of what is happening in our nation. So here is one kid who has an appreciation for our Constitution, for freedom, decency, etc. Young people can learn from this guy. | 4.0 |
| 8103 | First you get caught up in the story. Then it's the beginning of new thought patterns and provokes changes in your daily living... | 5.0 |
| 8104 | The French Orphan is an enjoyable story with colorful characters skillfully brought to life. The protagonist is lovable and the villains despicable. The story is exciting and the plot contains a few surprises. Overall all a great read. Looking forward to the second book in this series! | 4.0 |
| 8105 | I read very few US mystery crime books, but was sold on this author immediately. Gift of gab doesn't have to be Irish or Southern. Great plot . Great characters. Super suspense. | 4.0 |
| 8106 | After each Sirantha Jax book I read I wonder if it can possibly get any better. It does! Ms. Aguirre's series is wonderfully complex, action-packed and emotional. I am totally invested in these characters and the outcome of the conflict they now face.If you like to listen to your books, I can heartily recommend this audiobook read by Suzanna Duff. I am disappointed that the remaining books are not available in audio form, but that won't keep me from reading them.The time between ending one book and purchasing the next decreases with each installment. While books 1-3 pretty much tell a complete story, book 4 does end on a major cliff-hanger. But at this point in the series, I feel the author has definitely earned it. Ms. Aguirre, thank you for writing such an amazing saga! | 5.0 |
| 8107 | Great book and I loved every minute of it. Great storyline. It shows that you can come from being poor and end up with someone rich. | 5.0 |
| 8108 | I wasn't sure I would like this story. But the story turned into a delightful feeling of hope for lovers | 4.0 |
| 8109 | Ambrose's method of weaving an already amazing story with the historical context is unmatched. Great book, and a wonderful tribute to the men of the AAF who bravely took to the skies in WW2! | 5.0 |
| 8110 | I've just finished this last book in the Cobweb Bride Trilogy and wow! I very much enjoyed this story, it was very unique and so beautifully written. The trilogy isn't without it's flaws, and in a less engaging story I would have stopped reading in book one. The writing is so sublime but then an awkward or incorrect (by this I mean inappropriate in the context of the scene) word choice will pull me out of the story...but since I'm eager to know what happens next I keep reading. That is a testimony to how very talented this author is, that in spite of the little flaws (which could be fixed with a good editor) I couldn't stop reading. I'm very glad that the author stopped telling us every time a character had to "answer nature's call" (In Book one of the trilogy the reader was kept aware of how often the characters had to pee! lol)Gorgeous descriptions, intriguing characters and a compelling plot made this trilogy the most enjoyable one I've read in years, and the first one I've been invested enough in to finish in quite some time. Now I'm off to see what else this author has written! | 4.0 |
| 8111 | Samantha is a pageant queen who wants to make a difference in the lives of children, by bringing music to their schools. A public relationship is frowned upon, and if she doesn't live up to certain expectations, she could lose her crown and the means to make her dream a reality. Sparks FLY when she meets D.J., a pitcher for a major league ball club. His relationship with his father and his expectations for his son add layers of complexity and angst and affect his relationship with Sam. Their attraction is immediate and their phone calls during D.J.'s road trip allow their relationship to grow in a unique way.This is a wonderful read by a very talented author. Mindy mixes emotions and descriptions and creates a wonderful world for the reader. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series! | 5.0 |
| 8112 | Another powerful love story about loving and taking chances on love.. C.J. and Cicely finally get the chance to live their own story.. The story of a group of friends that are part of a social group of professionals that take time to play together, laugh, dine and hang out together. The members are falling for love one at a time. C.J. and Cicely are next in line. A lovely story in true Francis Ray fashion.. I will miss her stories!!!! | 5.0 |
| 8113 | [...]Book Review: Crimson Clouds by Claude Nougat: A Romance Fiction About Adulthood and Second AdulthoodCrimson Clouds by Claude Nougat is a fiction novel in Romance genre. Claude was born in Brussels and had her upbringing in Europe, Africa and America. She graduated in Economics from Columbia University. She has been versatile enough to put her hands on various professions – banking, publishing, journalism, marketing, teaching in a college and gradually landed in the Food and Agriculture Organizations, the United Nations in Rome as a project inspector. During her tenure of 20 years of successful career here she reached to a position of Director – Regional Representative – for Europe and Central Asia before retiring in 2003. She has many award winning books to her credit. She is one of the masters in Boomer literature aiming at Baby Boomers.Crimson Clouds by Claude Nougat is a romantic story but with a different level of gravity where one gets to understand the intricacies of matured passion and defies that could happen in the life after retirement which is also referred to as the second adulthood. There are five main characters in the book around whom the whole story of Crimson Clouds revolves. Robert is a 60 years old man, tall and quite attractive broadminded Frenchman who has spent almost his whole career in the United Nations climbing the career ladder to gradually reach to one of the highest levels. Robert is a man of great values and strong beliefs and differentiates well with a precision between Contemporary Art that he hates and the good art that he admires.Robert’s mother is a short, old lady but quite agile at her old age spending a good amount of time on her passion of painting even during her 90s. Robert’s father was a Consul of France in New York and she had no problem in balancing her life of being wife of a highly positioned diplomat and as a passionate painter. Natasha is the third main character of this story who has been with Robert since their childhood and both have maintained a good friendship. She is a journalist and an art photographer and is younger to Robert by around 5 years. She is the child of a French mother and a Russian father. Lastly we have two more important characters – Kay, younger to Robert by almost 20 years and is his wife. She, unlike Robert, loves Contemporary Art and has no interest in the values and beliefs maintained by Robert.Finally we have Nour who is 27 and Natasha’s daughter. Nour is intensely attractive but internally disturbed because of the circumstances she had to face during her youth when she lost her Iranian father in Paris and Natasha took over the complete responsibility of bringing her up. Nour has a drifting personality that gradually makes her an aimless entity in life.Overall, Crimson Clouds by Claude Nougat is quite intense, attention grabbing romance novel that will keep you hooked to it throughout because of strong characterization, excellent story and well woven plot. | 4.0 |
| 8114 | When I first started reading this book it took me a while to get into it as I thought it was going to be another silly high school book but gee I was wrong - and I couldn't be happier! The book is filled with action and the right amount of heartache, pain and love. Now, I shall delay no longer! I am off to buy book 2! | 5.0 |
| 8115 | I just discovered Donna Fletcher's books, got this on Kindle and liked it so much, I bought the paperback to keep with my favoriteromances...I kind of read them out of order, and had to go back and buy the other books that go with this one...they are all good...The hero in this book is a man's man, but boy is he gentle with his Lady....you just fall in love with him....you want their romanceto work so much...You can read the other reviews to know what happens in more detail...I am not hard to please, this book touched me so much...this book can stand alone, but you will enjoy the back story in the otherbooks that go with this one....I love the word "MINE"...My own sweet husband has been saying it to me for years! There is nothinglike a good book on a cool day...and a cup of coffee or tea to enjoy it with....Happy Reading!! | 5.0 |
| 8116 | Right away one could tell that this book was not true historical fiction. The innocent , beautiful, chaste, but learned bath maid enraptured everyone she met including a prince, a doctor, and a brewer. In the meantime religion fights with science and bloodletting fights with medicine. Many of the characters were so stock it was like shopping at a big box store. However it is a quick read and if you like ripped bodice type of romance novels this will fit the bill. | 2.0 |
| 8117 | Mr. Grisham is growing as a writer, weaving more of life into his stories, though I'd swear he had a female's help in the epilogue - no one has that kind of command over both gender's sentiments.I chose the audiobook version, since I can listen while I commute and work. In the recent blizzard here it took me five hours to drive home in traffic, and I hardly noticed as the intriguing story unraveled. I do like how he puts the legal system in human perspective - it actually helped me in real life.He took a risk setting the story in the deep South - it wasn't his first, and one wondered about freshness, but the twists, turns, mini-mysteries, unlikely heroes, and life lessons made it a worthwhile listen. | 5.0 |
| 8118 | I felt so drawn in and connected to the characters. I just wanted all this great stuff for Lucy, and Knox...man YUMMY!!! There was a great mix of romance and suspense. Not to mention constantly feeling for Lucy and loving her strength for all she has been through. It was a great read, and I highly recommend it! | 5.0 |
| 8119 | This story is so uplifting it's not even funny. Going through some of these inner demons myself, Willow's story has inspired me to change for me! Not for everyone else. This is a must read!! It's from Willow's heart and how she is getting over it! | 5.0 |
| 8120 | Oh I love this series so very much. Jack is the ultimate hot, sexy rocker with a romantic side. He is so in love with Leila that he is willing to do anything for her. His ex is claiming to be pregnant with his baby. Leila is hurt but is determined to stand by Jack and find out the truth. His ex has teamed up with their ex trouble making band member to get money out of Jack. Leila loves Jack so much that they eventually learn the truth. This is a great love story packed with emotion, suspense, and hot scenes. Loved this book and a of these characters so very much. Great great read! | 5.0 |
| 8121 | The last book in this series and I cried thru the first half... I love Emily so much and she so deserves to have a wonderful life, but it seems that all odds are against her.With the birth of her babies she should be finally happy, now someone else is taken from her. Can she overcome this...Jonathon it is time he finally decides what the right thing to do, as life does not revolve totally around him.So glad that this series ended the way it did.. | 5.0 |
| 8122 | The Judge has correctly identified the result; Constitutional Freedom has been destroyed. Unfortunately, he has misidentified the cause, as have most conservative writers on the Constitution. The destruction began not long after implementation, as congress twisted the language and intent to accommodate their rapacious natures. Thomas Jefferson, the principle author of the Constitution, wrote with “deepest affliction” to a friend in 1825, of his concerns about the restrictions on the federal government he had penned 38 years before and the “…rapid strides with which the federal branch of our government is advancing towards the usurpation of all the rights reserved to the States, and the consolidation in itself of all powers, foreign and domestic… by constructions…that leave no limit to their power. Under the power to regulate commerce, they assume indefinitely that also over agriculture and manufactures, and call it regulation to take the earnings of one of these branches of industry, and put them into the pockets of the other.”These “constructions” were remedied in 1861 by a new constitution which included the clause “nor shall any duties or taxes on importations from foreign nations be laid to promote or foster any branch of industry”. It is not possible to give an advantage to one entity without simultaneously disadvantaging another, in this case northern congressmen passing tariffs supporting manufacture in their states which greatly disadvantaged southern states, which seceded from the union and wrote their own constitution, a vast improvement on the original in many of the adjustments. But 750,000 deaths later rapaciousness resumed and the Confederate Constitution was delegated to an historic curiosity when the south lost the war. The stench from the growing Oligarchy and graft gave credibility to the changes Judge Napolitano chronicles in this book, Theodore and Woodrow, and FDR as well. But they were arguably a response to the chaos resulting from congressional graft at the time, and not the cause of the destruction. Now liberals and conservatives face off, blaming each other, while graft and destruction of Liberty continue unabated at the source. | 3.0 |
| 8123 | This is stupid, bland, unsurprising, and not even the sex is very good. If you have anything else to read - ANYTHING else - do it :-) | 1.0 |
| 8124 | This was a great, fun read. Benis' take on X-Men tends to be more driven my drama and conversation than action, but as usual, this book showcases powers and conflict in a way that we fans of the X-Men universe have come to expect! Cyclops becomes even more compelling as a character, and the dynamics of his new team are fascinating. It's a bit frustrating that so many of the Scott's members possess powers that are crippled and weakened, so there's that, but all in all, this book really delivered! | 5.0 |
| 8125 | I LOVE LOVE LOVED this book. With all my heart. You will cry and you will feel so deep in your bones, but oh the understanding and peace it will give you. Fiction or not, this story made such a HUGE difference in my life. God must have known I needed it bc It helped me in my issues so much and I just adore this story. It is painful, but the love and hope in this book it is so…. there are just no words. this book is amazing! | 5.0 |
| 8126 | Love how Rosa grows as a person In The Wall. She over comes her feelings that theres no point in getting close to people when they end up leaving. She finally let's herself love those around her and thinks of them as her family. I feel her struggle with her feels for her mother, I'm glad she did what she had to do by trying to save her mom and new sibling, even if the outcome wasn't what she had expected. As much as I want to hate Rosa's mom, I can't. She lives in fear and won't take a chance to have a better life. I guess that she why they are so different, Rosa cannot stand that people are treated so badly. Just great book, must read. | 5.0 |
| 8127 | It was especially great reading to be able to read Christmas experiences by three different authors. I like all of them. | 5.0 |
| 8128 | Check out the full review at Kritters RamblingsLily is the daughter of a Presidential candidate, but not like in the world we live in today. A war has occurred and the United States looks very different. Her father could be the first President after this war has ended and a huge weight will be on his shoulders as he guides the country into its next chapter. At the same time, there is a group that kidnaps 18 years old and they are never heard from again - as luck would have it Lily is 18 years old and lives in fear of being kidnapped.What a fantastic action packed book! From the beginning, I was invested in Lily's story and wanted to know where her story would lead. Of course, there is a twist and I wouldn't spoil it, but I love where the story went. | 4.0 |
| 8129 | This story is for everyone who loves to read and not be able to put the book down. Laughter and warmth throughout the entire book. | 4.0 |
| 8130 | I liked the book I started to understand lyric more on this second book her life was way more harder than cookies so read and enjoy... | 4.0 |
| 8131 | I liked this book, but it was the first one that I knew the ending without having to read the complete book. I did finish the book and it went the way that I expected. I do enjoy Mr. Brown's books and find them all too be excellent. I like the fact that there has been no romantic developments in the series. It might happen in the future, but I don't think it will be any of the women that are his crew.I am hoping that this story continues forward, with earth rebuilding, and the Alliance stopping the Jung. It will be interesting on how this occurs. There are problems that have to be overcome before everyone is where they can fully aid in bringing down the Jung. I just don't want it to be too easy to figure out each book. | 4.0 |
| 8132 | It was a really good book. It keeps you hanging by your fingernails until you have finished it. Nora Roberts is an outstanding author, | 5.0 |
| 8133 | Some series don't follow through with other characters and this one does. Great stories, good continuity. I couldn't wait to start reading the next book. | 5.0 |
| 8134 | This book is just a wonderful romance book. I loved the characters. Well, I just love anything by this wonderful author. Thank you so much Billy London for making me laugh out loud and fall in love again. | 5.0 |
| 8135 | To be honest, I didn't quite get very far into this book. I wanted to learn more about the French, whereas the author seemed caught up in various sexual intrigues. She seemed more interested in herself than delving into the lives of those who surrounded her. | 1.0 |
| 8136 | Maaaaan, when you put these two great authors together it is entirely too much greatness!! Lol!! I loved it and I need part two and maybe even a few more books with these authors collaborating!! | 5.0 |
| 8137 | This is a fun, interesting, fast read. Discusses corporate management issues that we see in the news everyday and wonder about and underneath it all there is a love story. Good combo!!!Shawnee | 5.0 |
| 8138 | Thoroughly enjoyable, with beautiful illustrations. I recommend it highly for even the littlest children, from the minute they show an interest in animals. | 5.0 |
| 8139 | Let me Start off by saying this is the first Christian Fiction Novel that I have read with that being said the content of this book was greatly developed the twist and turns in this story was unbelievable,and it was written so well that I felt like I was apart of the story as it was being told. It was not predictable by the least bit but yet it was informative, eye opening, jaw dropping and thought provoking. The Sunday Morning Wife speaks to the hearts of abuse woman everywhere as well as it speaks to the hearts of the christians that may have questioned God and turn their backs on him for one reason or another. Thru this story you can find your way back to God. Yolanda faith in this story displays that even when your world is in discord, and you have nothing left to hold onto or nowhere to turn fight the fight that a true christian can fight, and watch God win the battle for you as he did for Yolanda.Character development was excellent because the characters were totally developed from beginning to end. Each character made you emphasize with them about their past,present and future. The characters pulled you into their world of totally you felt their anger, rage, depression, and their pain they felt throughout the story. They made you realize why they were who they were, and why they did the things they did.In Conclusion, this story taught faith, repentance, and trust in the Lord in all that you do and lean not on your own understanding.Once again the Author did a great job grammatically as well as structurally. | 5.0 |
| 8140 | I found the constant errors so annoying that my enjoyment of this so-so tale was sapped. I didn't read the first book and I won't be reading the next. | 2.0 |
| 8141 | The story of a man coming to terms with his relationships and the impact he had on his son. Through that lens the world is changed. | 5.0 |
| 8142 | The Usonian houses are small perfectly designed examples of Frank Lloyd Wright's work, designed for his vision of suburbia. This book is appropriately small and perfectly designed as well. It makes a perfect keepsake to remember a visit to any of the few houses that still remain. The book highlights all the wonderful features of Usonian houses that we take for granted in our homes today, but if you want a full archtectural dissertation look to a more expansive volume. | 4.0 |
| 8143 | I enjoyed this book. The author does a good job of describing characters making you want to read more quickly to see what happens. At one point I was thinking there should be more action but then I realized that I was quite engrossed in the storyline and really did not miss it. | 4.0 |
| 8144 | "Enticing Interlude" has us in Canada while the Tempest group regroups. Part of this regrouping includes the delicious Justin Jones (twin brother to Avery, main character in Black Cat). Black Cat Records wants Justin to join the band as the new lead singer and he definitely wants it. With the help of Lacey, Justin appears to be following the steps necessary to do that.At the same time, Lacey receives a call from her friend Bridget who needs a place for both her and her 5 year son Carter to stay. One look from Justin to Bridget and that is all she wrote. But both of these people have scars from a painful past. Bridget is still reeling from hers and can't bring it in her to trust the words and feelings of someone as sexy and talented as Justin.Ignoring the bad boy rocker persona, Justin makes it clear to Bridget that he wants her, not just sex but to know her. Even more touching, he lets her know in no uncertain terms that he wants to be there for Carter too.Understanding that he can't rush it, Justin puts his best foot forward, makes the changes necessary to be what he needs to be for Bridget. This was a slow building relationship but full of beautiful moments that included now one of my favorite book kids ~ Carter.Will Bridget be able to move past the abuse words of her ex and recognize the amazing man she has in front of her? Will Justin be able to continue with the patience needed to win Bridgett's trust?A story of a broken girl, her knight in shining armor and the kid that everyone wants to know. Don't miss this one at all! | 4.0 |
| 8145 | We camp about 3-6 months out of the year. It is nice to have a variety of new recipes to try out on the grill. | 4.0 |
| 8146 | Alan Russell out does himself in this story about a police officer and his police dog making there way back from a near death experience on the job. Still dealing with the bad guy. They help each other and protect each other while beating odds . | 5.0 |
| 8147 | I just finished the Fifty Shades Trilogy and I just could NOT put down the books. Now that this story is over I don't want to say goodbye to these characters. Chsitian Gray is a fascinating character study of a traumatized man with difficulties allowing intimacy. I Ifound myself wondering what he was thinking so much of the time since we are seeing this from Anastasia's perspective.Anastasia's goddess was a bit preachy at times and sometimes the sex was a little too much, but I would enjoy reading this type of story without the sex. I am definitely going to read the books again and now I understand what all the fuss about these books was all about. | 5.0 |
| 8148 | The founding fathers spoke an English somewhat different than that which we use today. Most of us won't take the time to research just what they meant when they used a word not now in common usage. Beck has done the work for us in this book. Makes the Federalists Papers understandable. Just for your own satisfaction, have the originals at hand so that you can make the transition for yourself as you go on. | 5.0 |
| 8149 | Dieting has so many negative connotations to it. The author is a nutritionist who has broken down the steps that are normally taken to lose weight and dissected what makes them work or fail. A little planning can change your diet into a lifestyle that will help you lose weight without the ups and downs, disappointments, and confusion.There are several of her recommendations that won't work for me. Several of them (1 carb a day, eat lots of fish protein) are unrealistic for me and my lifestyle. But overall the book seems to be filled with practical advice. Most of the things mentioned were common sense thoughts that I'd already heard (high protein breakfast, no snacks after supper, exercising every week). But for someone just starting out on the diet path, this book will be a great little resource.I received this book free of charge from Goodreads in exchange for my honest review. | 3.0 |
| 8150 | Well this book was very interesting and overall I enjoyed it. Sort of a lesbian twilight series with a twist. It got a bit strange during the flashback years and I wondered why these workaholics both abandoned their jobs toward the end and no one seems to care or inquire why? It was a good effort and I will read the first installment now. | 4.0 |
| 8151 | This book was so much fun to read! I love Cactus Creek, from the bar patrons to Dani's most colorful best friend. I look forward to the next book in the series! | 5.0 |
| 8152 | Becky Wade brings us a contemporary story of a young woman who's life takes a 360 degree turn around after the loss of her wealthy father. the question is: does she want this life or does she long for another? This is a story of faith, love and trust.Megan Cole is a young woman who's known much turmoil in her life. She lost her mother when she was 2 and has been raised by a distant father. The father/daughter relationship has always been a difficult one. After graduating from college with an Art History degree she married Stephen McIntyre against her father's wishes. After the finalization of her divorce she packed up and moved to Tulsa to start a new life free of judgment and expectations.3 months ago William Cole passed away and she has inherited a vast empire that not only encompasses 51% of Cole Oil, but also Whispering Creek Ranch. Megan never aspired to be the CEO of Cole Oil so her responsibilities are overwhelming. She depends on her faith and guidance from God and a bottle of Tums. While her father had lavish taste Megan prefers to live simply as possible. She longs to be appreciated and loved for who she is rather than what she has.Bo Porter is the manager of Whispering Creek Thoroughbred Farm. After spending 6 years in the marines and doing tours in overseas he has returned home to his one true love, working with horses. When Megan meets Bo with the intention of firing him and selling off the horses, he convinces her to give him 6 months in which to pay off her father's investment and to prove how valuable the farm is. Bo begins by showing Megan the farm and horses. Megan is unsure where her inner peace comes from, it's either her friendship with Bo or the horses themselves. As they continue to spend time together things become more complicated than either imagine.This is a wonderfully written romance with a small amount of suspense interwoven. This is a clean, feel good romance. The plot flows and will draw the reader in. Both characters are very strong and lovable. | 5.0 |
| 8153 | I finished this in less than a day after I had to walk away several times because Jennifer was so arrogant and annoying to me. I kept reading because I was more interested in Alex than her. The story was unbelievable but hey it does happen and iread romance novels to escape reality. A girl can dream can't she. | 3.0 |
| 8154 | The pictures in this book were some of the best I have seen on my android phone. All clear and sharp with nice information snippets at the side of them. The info snippets were easy to read too. Some good information about each animal to share with a young reader. This is the kind of book that should engage a young person's attention when shared by a parent with them. The author has a special talent for books directed at the younger kids. If you have young children, help start them on the path to enjoying reading with this book about cute animals. | 5.0 |
| 8155 | Love this book and the insights that it shared. It's perfect timing for this season we are in. Buy two: one for you and one for a friend! | 5.0 |
| 8156 | The Ed Eagle series is by far my favorite Stuart Woods series and I always look forward to reading the newest book in the franchise. | 5.0 |
| 8157 | I wished it had been longer so it could've explained the entire story in full. Other than that I enjoyed it. | 3.0 |
| 8158 | Right from the start it was obvious that there would be difficulties for the main character as her life is gradually disrupted by her mother's presence.As circumstances unfold,we see her driven inevitably down a path she would not normally have chosen.We feel for her and want a solution that will prevent a tragic end;the outcome of the novel more than satisfies. | 5.0 |
| 8159 | Great story with enough action to keep you turning the pages. Beach side book that will give you some chills. | 4.0 |
| 8160 | This is an engaging story of what happens when opposites attract…times two.I loved Sky and Alex’s characters. Well-written and not crazy angsty as many teen characters are portrayed. Of course both have some insecurities-but what teen girl doesn’t?Sky and her mom’s relationship is phenomenal. The banter was realistic. While mom hates the makeup choices she is so supportive of Sky-good mom!!Both girls have a close circle of friends.Now on to the boys! Two completely different fellas-Kane is unattainable rich guy and Tristan is the bad boy. But each of them have a serious weakness-their girls. The way both of them stand up and support the girls is fantastic. The cafeteria scene with Tristan and Alex-swooooooon!I would have preferred two separate books-I believe the stories would have both stood well on their own. Yet the conclusion to their stories worked well, an overall fun and touching look at first loves and being true to yourself. | 4.0 |
| 8161 | I have collected Depression Glass off and on for over 20 years. When I first began I purchased an early edition of Gene Florence's guide and found it very helpful. I have recently decided to sell some of my collection and bought this more recent version of Florence's guide to get a feel for current prices. I have enjoyed comparing the prices to those in tmyoriginal book. All of his guides are beautifully prepared with clear pictures and in depth descriptions of the patterns. There is a lot of information such as the years of manufacture and the company. I would recommend the guide to amyone, the new collector and the experienced. | 5.0 |
| 8162 | I agree it started slowly but when you're building a rather massive story idea, the foundation just has to take time. At first I was in 'ok, what happens to X?' mode and resented the detail. As I read more, I started forcing myself to relax and enjoy the detail. You realize each character is giving you a different perception of central idea. The author really wants you to get the feel of each situation. Characters are revealed like peeling an onion - you get deeper each time they reappear. The fundamental idea behind it? I don't buy it but hey, it's fiction - and he remains true to the 'world' he has created - the crucial thing. It kept me up too many nights.I've been reading Sci-Fi since the late 50's so Asimov, Heinlein, etc. Also newer by Stross (Accelerando the best) , Neil Stephenson (Cryptonomicon! Snow Crash...) and my all-time favorite, Bujold - the Vorkosigan series - her characters have an unmatched reality. This compares well. | 5.0 |
| 8163 | I love this tough as nails Alfa men and hard passed sweet women who love them and sway makes me laugh looking forward to Maddox and Ems turn...<3 | 5.0 |
| 8164 | Unique idea, nicely carried out. I would have liked to see different combinations, and a little more development, but that just may be greed on my part. This was for their charity and so I applaud and look forward to seeing another. Big recommendation,, Michael Rakosi | 4.0 |
| 8165 | Once again, this author has hit a grand salami! Grazie! Spin is another heart throb, still love my Jonathan more but if he's not available Spin will do in a pinch! I'm excited about the two follow ups but wish they weren't 6 months apart but can certainly understand the author wants create another brilliant piece of work. Then there's The Kick novel with Fiona in the mix, can't wait for more of that. Thanks again for this amazing family, the Drazens! | 5.0 |
| 8166 | I am yet adjusting to reading books through my kindle reader. It has been a trying transition from hard copy to digital. But this book MUDDIED By Meg Mathisen managed to make me completely forget about my issues with ebooks!. The format was delicious in the way it moved back and forth between past and present. It allowed you to root for the main character Greta at all points in her life. I do not know if there is any real connection with the author and this story, but it reads like a personal experience which translates to a very real feel. The character is so tragic and yet heroic at times that you end up feeling compelled to just give her a hug and a warm place to be. The tragedy experienced by all the characters induces genuine feelings of rage, terror and pity. MUDDIED kept my attention with unexpected surprises and throat clenching revelations. The scary overtones manage to leave you concerned about the characters and what will eventually become of them. I can also relate to the main characters night terrors. It felt so real that I slept with the lights on last night when I finished the book!. I am sure that there are those who will be able to relate to the drunken binges as a way to escape the pain of bad memories and a hard life. Overall I really liked this book and I appreciated the genuine effort that went into the writing. I hope that Meg Mathisen decides to do a follow up story so that we can see what happens to these people. I will be thinking of Greta for a long time to come as she is the type of character that leaves you feeling some kind of way and encourages you to pay closer attention to the choices you make in your own life. Great read! More Please!!! | 4.0 |
| 8167 | This book now sits with my top 5 of all time reads. I was TOTALLY immersed from start to finish. I couldnt put it down for fear that Tesser would do something without my being there. The Author is gifted. His ZPOC books are fantastic but Tesser revealed a new level of AWESOMENESS.This book is a must read for Dragon lovers of all types. I just plain CANNOT WAIT for the next one.Chris Philbrook stands with the leaders of todays fantasy. | 5.0 |
| 8168 | While well written, this book could well have been compressed into a long New Yorker article. The Galveston hurricane/flood was a cataclysmic event and is well worth treatment, the personal stories illustrating the destruction in this book are often only two dimensional. And a few reproductions of historical photographs would have gone a long way toward enhancing this book. Worth reading, but meh. | 2.0 |
| 8169 | I listened to and read this book. I have to say I loved listening to it the most. The 2 people who narrated the story were fabulous.As was the story of course. The character development and the build up to the 2 characters meeting kept me reading and listening when I should have turned out the lights. I loved all of the historical references as well as what the times were like, regarding women, labor laws and safety for work and home.I never would have thought to pick out this book, but my book club chose it and I highly recommend it.JAD | 5.0 |
| 8170 | Nice read but so super short. love his books draws you. in but this was a let down expected more. | 4.0 |
| 8171 | I always enjoy this author!!!! I have read many of her books. I look forward to more in the future | 4.0 |
| 8172 | This is the first of the Richard Sherlock books that I have read. I borrowed this one and then bought the other two. Afterwards, I bought this one so I wouldn't have to give it back. As mysteries, the books are lacking a bit, but as humor they are superb. There are five recurring, on screen, characters and two who are present but never witnessed. The other characters are, unfortunately, disposable. We should be able to see some of them again. I think that some thread of history, which would give at least the four main characters an ability to grow and change, would be welcome in the books. However, I like the main characters enough that I'll buy the next volume when it becomes available. | 4.0 |
| 8173 | The main character is developed so well I was enjoying reading about an English professor in a small mid-western college and the small town. Just that was a very nice read. "That was when everything changed" and I actually found myself angry with the author for subjecting such a nice guy and his dog to such evil. I guess that was the author's plan all along.His description of the aftermath left me wondering if this nice guy would turn into a rotten character too. This is a perfect description of how any of us may react to real world violence, thus changing us forever.I loved the characters, but be aware I have experienced just such a small mid-western college town. To others they may seem dry and a bit too "ivory-tower". I loved 'em. I've know professors like them.It's an excellent read with enough action to satisfy any adrenaline junky ... just be prepared for some quirky small college professors (and that's a good thing). | 5.0 |
| 8174 | Deborah has done it again!! I so enjoy every book she ha written so far. Looking forward to the next one! Love Madison and Zack and all the antics she gets them into. fast paced, and a laugh a minute! well done! | 5.0 |
| 8175 | Being a sucker for Mickey Haller (and any Michael Connelly book) I hate to say a bad word, but in Gods of Guilt I had trouble (a) keeping track of who the characters were and (b) caring about the case. Haller once knew and had feelings for the murdered prostitute ... but did I read about that in an earlier book? I don't remember, so hard to get emotionally involved. The guy he's defending, on trial for her murder, is a pimp and not a character you can like very much. The connections between the drug king in prison and the DEA agent and the investigator Lankford with a longtime dislike for Haller. Did I read about that in an earlier book? I don't remember so hard to recall why he dislikes Haller, hard to figure out (even by the ending) what Lankford had to do with the DEA guy, the drug king, and the prostitute ... Haller's personal life and sort-of estrangement from his young daughter isn't explored enough to get the reader emotionally involved -- once again, the whole story of his ex wives and his daughter played out in earlier books ... and while I DO remember all that, the personal story is not woven very deeply into this book. So once again, it's hard to get emotionally involved in the story -- let alone keep the characters and plot points straight. THE BRIGHT SPOT is that the last few chapters really come to life with edge-of-your-chair events unfolding during the (at last) trial of the pimp, with a rousing and satisfying ending (and possible reconciliation of Haller and his daughter ... which may play out in future books. Which I will certainly read. In spite of this one sagging in the middle, I'm hooked on Mickey Haller and all Connelly books.) | 3.0 |
| 8176 | Ken Follett. EpicFall of GiantsThis book takes you from the mines in Aberowen in Wales to the First World War and through to its end.It follows the life and the fortunes of different families from Wales, London , Germany and Russia. It gives you a good insight into a part of history that I for one knew very little about.You will enjoy reading this book if like me you are interested in what went on back in those days. I am looking forward to reading the follow up book.5 stars. 12 January 2014. | 5.0 |
| 8177 | My son and I are absolutely enchanted with this book. The pop-ups literally burst forth up and out from the book. | 5.0 |
| 8178 | The variety of soups is really great. You can find soups in there for lunches, dinners, and reason at all. We were out the other day and bought a set of over sized soup mugs. We love to make a big pot of soup and sit in the living room and watch a movie together. Soup is truly a comfort food and these are delicious. | 5.0 |
| 8179 | Read all the Stephen King I could get my hands on. This was a good sequel to the Shining. Looking forward to whatever comes next. | 4.0 |
| 8180 | Aaah! Mace is my favorite, with Tony second. Ms. Waters did not disappoint. She draws you into the story so much, you think you are in it. Of course, the Pics off of her website help the fantasy. I am eagerly awaiting book four with Tony's story. | 5.0 |
| 8181 | I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Finished it in two days. Could not put it down I even recorded game of thrones tonight so I could finish | 5.0 |
| 8182 | I really enjoyed this book and have brought up to book 5. They do become a bit the same but I still liked as I am on book 5 | 4.0 |
| 8183 | A good book to read and will keep you wanting to finish it in one seating and stop sleeping.. | 5.0 |
| 8184 | Gave this a five star rating due to ability to keep my interest throughout. Parts were unbelievable as in most adventure novels but others were engrossing. | 5.0 |
| 8185 | It took awhile to get interesting. The end seemed full of rhetoric, and was significantly different from the rest of the book. Talking about the uselessness of wealth as body parts are flown about with watches and jewelry on them just didn't fit with the storyline and seemed out of place. The last five pages could've been written by a completely different author- it was so different than the rest of the book. | 3.0 |
| 8186 | Finishing this book just left me feeling peacful. I really like the characters Reggie nd Tanner. The attraction between the hero an heroine just seems natural. If you like light royal romance this is a good buy. | 5.0 |
| 8187 | There are a lot of erotica fans out there, and each one has different taste when it comes to titillating tales. Some prefer a good plotline mixed in with their smut, while others take a more “get to the nitty gritty” approach. They want their erotica hot, fast, and satisfying. Mya Fanci delivers the latter packaged in a nice assortment of erotic tales in the short story series Spicy Collection Volume I. The book includes:The Best Friend's BoyBench PressRanch HelpTexas TakeoffThe Roommate's CallTruth Be ToldNurse CareRoslyn ManorThe Slow ThawRoyal RendezvousThe stories are what one might consider as erotica for women. Each tale is a fantasy come true for many readers out there, and the author sets the tone appropriately with the first story, My Best Friend’s Boy. In it, a MILF named Stacey is surprised when her best friend’s son returns home on holiday from college looking like a completely different person. He’s blossomed into a handsome young man who isn’t afraid to go after what he wants. She soon discovers that the erotica she enjoys reading isn’t the only place where lovers make each other’s dreams come true. Each subsequent addition is similarly written with a little something something for everyone. Admittedly, my favorite is Truth Be Told, where patient and doctor confidentiality is of the utmost importance with two attractive neighbors.Spicy Collection I is tastefully done with sexy scenes that get straight to the point. With 10 stories back to back, you’ll find yourself excited, maybe too excited, to finish. This would be very awesome for couples who want to spice up their lovemaking, or a confident woman getting in the mood alone. I would recommend it erotic fans who are more into the intimacy, and not necessarily the stories. | 4.0 |
| 8188 | I Personally did not enjoy this book it was way more morbid than I thought it would be. I like murder mystery but not like this. | 1.0 |
| 8189 | Characters and locations are constantly shifting . It takes real concentration to keep everyone straight. But it's a good yarn and well worth the reading. | 4.0 |
| 8190 | This is a bit tiresome: the usual format of sad stories coupled with data and analysis to show us that the post-Reagan years have been disastrous for Americans. But then, if we were paying attention, that would be obvious. It's useful but hardly riveting. | 4.0 |
| 8191 | Box is large because there is a good size paperback. Normally tarot cards come in a regular deck of cards size, or slightly larger. Normally they come with a thin pamphlet to explain the cards. This is a beautiful box with full color on front and back. You can use it for a keepsake box. The paperback is color cover, with text and b/w illustrations inside, as well as an explanation of card layouts and possible interpretations. The cards themselves are nice looking. I can't wait to give readings at the upcoming Steampunk Convention in San Jose in 2014. | 5.0 |
| 8192 | Lucy Stone, amateur sleuth and Pennysaver reporter, is getting complaints about her lawn from her new neighbor, Mimi. But, Mimi is also annoying her other neighbors with her complaints. On top of that, anonymous letters are arriving at the newspaper's office alleging that the new football coach, Buck Burkhart, is letting bullies harass junior players and cheerleaders. Lucy sees the evidence and the behavioral change in her cheerleader daughter. As Lucy and her neighbors set up for a bake sale, they realize Mimi is absent. Lucy finds her face down on her kitchen floor with a knife in her back. This is the 13th book in the Lucy Stone mystery series, but it was my first by this author. The characters and the story are easy-to-follow even if you haven't read anything in the series. It was a good cozy mystery. I will definitely peruse another book in this series. | 4.0 |
| 8193 | As with the other books in this series, this book is also an easy read with a basic plot. i found all the books to have a lot of elements that were a bit far fetched but, if you like to read, while simple, basic and elementary, it does hold your attention. | 3.0 |
| 8194 | I have only breazed through this illustrated Bible for small ones, but really like what I have seen so far. I plan to introduce it to my 2 year old grandson during worship time each Sunday. | 5.0 |
| 8195 | This book grabbed hold of me from page one. More than just research, the author takes the reader on her journey through Iran to interview many people about the practice of selling kidneys. I was mesmerized by her accounts of not just the interviews of those who donate and the doctors who performed the transplants, but also by her personal interactions with the people of Iran. Since Iran is a place where most Americans hear of only horror stories, it was touching to read about the kindnesses. As she journeyed across Iran, I learned much about the different cities throughout the country as well as the culture of each. I'm heartened to hear that her research has encouraged her to pursue changes in the American system to make the possibility of kidney selling available. A wonderful read that brought tears to my eyes in several chapters. | 5.0 |
| 8196 | I enjoyed this book. Sometimes it got a little bogged down with details, but thought provoking and believable. I would read more of his books. | 4.0 |
| 8197 | The strongest point of this lovely lap book is the gorgeous pictures. They are super colorful and the littlest ones especially really loved all the color! The "story" itself is super cute as well... a mouse steals one of Santa's cookies that was left out for him and the cat is chasing the mouse all over the house. It ends up that the cat's intentions is not quite what the mouse (and reader) thought!Definitely recommend this as a cute book for the Christmas season! | 5.0 |
| 8198 | Despite the intense plot, this is a character-driven story. And, the main character is very interesting and well written. Her character also evolves during the course of the story, making her seem a lot more believable despite her tough-as-nails persona. The plot is very well done with some real surprises. I found it hard to put it down as I wanted to know what would happen next. Overall, this is a good and suspenseful read. | 4.0 |
| 8199 | The ending made me happy again but Rosie's imagination antics made me totally nuts. I'm looking forward to continuing the series. | 4.0 |
| 8200 | it was a fun read and I am happy thatt hey are bringing in old charachters with new ideas and places | 5.0 |
| 8201 | I loved this book. This is the final book in a wonderful series and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical romance. We don't get to know a lot about Liam except in the first book and it's minimal. So getting to know him in this book...he's such a great character. For someone who is so scared emotional he is one hot and sexy man. Violet has her own secrets and troubles but she is a very strong woman. They came together under false pretenses but in the end they saved each other. Her and Liam just jumped off the pages that I couldn't put the book down. Hands down this is my favorite book of the series. | 5.0 |
| 8202 | Mortem is an engaging book full of suspense and mystery that will keep the reader captivated until the very end. The story begins with the death of Craig Moore who has drowned, he has left his meager estate to his cousin Andy Crowl. Andy arrives to the run down home of his cousin Craig and finds a letter written by Craig giving rules to a game and from there the mystery begins. The story is well crafted, original, and very exciting. The alternating viewpoint keeps the reader engaged in the story. This is a very interesting concept. Therme is a wonderful writer and I can't wait to read his next book. ISBN 1495285936 | 4.0 |
| 8203 | Love the illustrations that go with this calendar. Also has moon phases and wiccan holidays, suggested colors for the day, astrological references. | 5.0 |
| 8204 | I have just started reading P.D. James, and I like them. I like the point of view of Dalgliesh. I would like to watch the T.V. movies to see how he has been interpreted. | 5.0 |
| 8205 | Whoa...I loved the characters in this book.So different then other characters in the same book genre. This book has a good story line and the sex scenes are intense. Excited to read the next books to see where the story goes. | 4.0 |
| 8206 | I'm not sure how Kucan manages to keep revealing new things about this character even after we feel like we know him all the way down to his "chipped bones." But even at the end, we are shocked at what happens even though it all makes perfect sense in the world that Kucan's created. I was really sad for this story to end. I feel like this ending is just the beginning to something far greater and more satisfying. You will value every page of this book. Each paragraph is packed with scathing insights and wonderful metaphors (I've never read metaphor as good as Kucan's). Reading this made me want to write my own book, or never try to write again. It's that good. | 5.0 |
| 8207 | This book was a great ending to Drake and Chloe's story. It was great to get inside Drake 's head and see what took place while he and Chloe were apart. I really enjoyed this series and can't wait to read about the other characters. | 5.0 |
| 8208 | I truly enjoyed this book, I wasn't sure I would just due to the fact I didn't want to read a book about the other cooper brother, but I was very surprised on how well it went, I wasn't as sad as I had been and as Maddiox said it was a full circle!!!!! Now!!!! I need Locke!!!! I needed his too be the second book but we didn't get that...... So it better be soon,,,, amazing book and would tell anyone who has read the other 4 books to read this now!!!!! | 4.0 |
| 8209 | Ar first I thought this book was mainly aimed at novice lockpickers. The author made some recommendations that seemed like they were aimed at helping the user spend money wisely. Then came the section on tubular lock picking and it went off the rails. The first style of lockpicks were very basic and quite affordable as well as being effective. Then the author went on to endorse a lock-picking tool that cost well over $400 and that required different "tips" at $50 each. This tool was HUGE and awkward to use unless you were in a lock shop or at home on a workbench. Totally impractical for field use. The name of the tool is the "Peterson Pro-1 Tubular Lockpick" by Peterson Manufacturing. They have a website and you can view the lockpick and it's accessories there.What the author totally ignored was the Deluxe ACE Tubular Lockpick. This item is sold in many stores and you can see it being used in the excellent video "Lock Picking for the New Millenium". It cost much less at around $270 and no additional parts are necessary. It's easier to use and is much more compact. Perfect for both the novice and the pro.There were other recommendations that I have found to be not that good, especially when it came to individual picks. The book is easy enough to read, but I would be careful about taking it's recommendations. Makes me wonder if the author is getting some kind of kickback from certain lockpick tool makers. | 3.0 |
| 8210 | When I first purchased the book, I read a few.chapters then put it down because it started off kind of slow to me. However, after deciding to finish it, the book picked up and turned out to be pretty decent. | 3.0 |
| 8211 | This book is book 2 in a series, which I realized when I bought it, and you don’t need to read the first book to understand what’s going on in this book, they give enough background on the main characters. It works as a standalone.The writing level is decent, about a 3/4 out of 5 stars for writing. The author probably won’t be winning any awards, but at least it didn’t annoy me and was well edited. The storyline is a 3 out of 5, it was really slow in the beginning. And just to point out, the title is ‘Never Courted, Suddenly Wed’, but the heroine, Sophie, is courted, by 2 men, for most the book, which in the storyline is approx 2 weeks. Than the Hero, Christopher, compromises her, and another week later they are wed. When they finally do wed it’s at 70% through the book. So I wouldn’t say she was never courted, and quite the opposite of “suddenly” wed!The first 70% of the book drags on, there are some funny scenes, and I did laugh, but it got a little tedious. You really learn a lot of their past as childhood nemesis’s and ALL the stuff they did to each other. Though Christopher was 14 and Sophie was 7, why would he have cared back then? Anyway, once they are wed everything seems lovely, everyone is happy, they are in the country enjoying their wedding trip, than Christopher’s dad arrives, he stirs up some trouble and Sophie runs away. This is at just over 82% through the book. Christopher follows her and they make up very quickly because the book than ends.Christopher turns out to be dyslexic and it would have been nice to spend some time on how Sophie would help him deal with it, it could have been a great bridge for them to cross together. Also it was once mentioned that while he couldn’t read because the words didn’t always make sense (dyslexia), it says he’s always been great with numbers, his dad being in debt, it would have been great if we could have seen how brilliant he really was when it came to accounting, instead of being told in one short blob in the book. Also throughout the whole book Sophie’s brother is made to look like, and they even refer to him, as a “pompous ass”, than at the very end he says how he cares for her, and how he even rejected several marriage offers because he wanted her to be happy in marriage, what!?! So out of character for him!!! And Sophie’s mother was no better, she was always pushing her needs above her daughters than when Sophie gets married she acts so uncharacteristically, I wasn’t buying it on either accounts.Overall a decent read. Not the best, not the worst I’ve read, falls right into the mediocre level, hence 3 stars. I’d only recommend if it’s on sale and you want a light, easy read, it does offer some humorous scenes in the beginning but brace yourself for a quick wrap up as the ending. | 3.0 |
| 8212 | Christmas in Apple Ridge by Cindy Woodsmall, is a three story contemporary compilation centering around a small town in Pennsylvania. These are full books compiled here, not novellas, so you get a lot of reading for your money with this volume, it's a good bargain.The first installment is The Sound of Sleigh Bells, and although very solidly written it is my least favorite of the three. In this story we meet Beth Hertzler, co-owner of the local dry goods store, and Jonah, a wood carver from Ohio who is suffering the physical effects of a sleighing accident. Beth has been mourning the death of her fiance for what her aunt, Lizzy, believes is an unhealthy amount of time. When Beth meets Jonah during a business trip and is drawn to his talent and soft spoken manner, Lizzie conspires to bring the two very reserved and wounded souls together in friendship via letter writing. The complication is that both Beth and Jonah are under some misunderstanding about who they are actually writing to. Will Lizzy's plan backfire or finally bring love to two people who had given up on marriage? This story dragged a bit in the middle, but the reveal toward the end of Beth's back story was quite unexpected and interesting. It is well worth reading, and these two characters appear again in both of the next two stories in the most charming of ways. The Christmas Singing features Mattie and Gideon. Mattie was heartbroken when Gideon broke up with her on Christmas Eve and has worked hard to hide her heart from anyone who tries to take it. Gideon has lived with a secret illness and brokenness since his break-up with Mattie. Can they get along enough to figure out they still love each other? The message in this book was to trust God with everything. You can't protect everyone, only God can do that. The Dawn of ChristmasThis is the story of Levi and Sadie. Sadie was engaged once and found that she could not trust her fiance after finding him with her cousin. She left and went on a three year mission trip to Peru. When she returns home, she is determined to remain single.She is literally thrown together Levi and when Sadie saves him after an accident. Levi is also determined to stay single after friends of his have gone have experienced heartache. One of those friends is the old fiance of Sadie. The two join forced to stay singe and soon find out that they may have found what they weren't looking for.Over all - they were all wonderful Christmas stories. I really love to read novellas since they are fast and easy reads. I would recommend them to anyone looking for inspiring holiday stories. NOTE : I received a copy of Christmas in Apple Ridge at no cost, in exchange for an honest review, by Waterbrook Press. | 5.0 |
| 8213 | Wallflowers II: Siguen las aventuras, en esta toca enamorar a los mas antagónicos. Es divertido de leer el proceso de enamoramiento a pesar o tal vez propiciado por dos personajes de carácter muy fuente, por no decir unos testarudos. | 4.0 |
| 8214 | I really enjoyed all three books. The characters were great the story line captivating and the plot unique. I think she did a great job wrapping everything up in this final book. I only wish thete were more :-) | 5.0 |
| 8215 | This book kept my interest throughout. Through all the trials and tribulations encountered, the end warms the heart. Would recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 8216 | Coyote Blue has been, by far, my favorite of Christopher Moore's work. Of the many different stories involving Trickster Gods that I have enjoyed over the years, I find Moore's portrayal of Coyote to be one of the best. | 5.0 |
| 8217 | I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR ANY ONE THAT IS INTERESTED IN "THE HOLOCAUST" .I WOULD RATE IT "PG 13" EXCELLENT BOOK AND FULL OF MUCH INFORMATION.THE BOOK TELLS IT LIKE IT WAS WHICH IS NOT ALWAYS PRETTY.A VERY TRUTHFUL AND INFORMATIVE BOOK.IT TELLS THE TRUE STORIES OF SEVERAL FAMILIES.VERY WELL WRITTEN!! | 5.0 |
| 8218 | This book seems like a complete guide to me. Very well-written and researched and full of tasty and delicious recipes. I would recommend to anyone interested in improving their nutritional habits. I also like the way it is organized and formatted. Very reader-friendly. I am now going to re-read some fragments for information I was particularily interested in and write down my shopping list. I still haven't tried those recipes but the way they were described- they looked great. This is definetely a serious health author and I am happy to see that more of those are appearing on Amazon as the whole health section is 50% spam 'magic' cure books.Thanks George for providing great content and quality! | 5.0 |
| 8219 | I like reading modern western stories...This one was a little slow in the beginning, then when I reached thehalf way point I could not put it down until I was finished | 4.0 |
| 8220 | This was the first YA/JUV book I read by James Patterson and, to be honest, I was not expecting to like it. After I read it, I LOVED it! There was such a sophisticated sense of humor in both the text and the illustrations that I was cracking up the entire time I was reading it. I work at a library, and I would totally recommend this to any reluctant reader. The illustrations are pretty consistent and the storyline was solid. The diction was not terribly challenging for a middle school student, but it might be enough to get someone who hates reading to pick up the book and keep reading it. I already have the next book from the series on my dresser ready to go. | 5.0 |
| 8221 | I loved this book. The daily devotions were short, encouraging, and uplifting. It was like having Jesus talking directly to me and my circumstances. I liked seeing me through His eyes which is the way any believer should see themselves. I purchased other books by Sheri Rose Shepherd because of my great experience with this book. | 5.0 |
| 8222 | Such an imaginative story, however you must read house of blade first to understand how the worlds work. But once your into the story, its very difficult to give it up. I really can not wait for the 3rd book, | 5.0 |
| 8223 | Say what you will about the most controversial cast member of the RHOBH, but Brandi always speaks from the heart. She doesn't try to make you think she is better than, richer than, or happier than the next person.This follow-up book to her best-selling Drinking & Tweeting is another fun, easy read. I finished it in 2 hours. I look forward to her next book, hopefully about her 'Happily Ever After'. She deserves it! | 5.0 |
| 8224 | I had to rate this book with a three. I would have given it a four but, when I was on the edge of my seat to find out what the Seal team was going to do (there plan) to get out of there situation they were in, suddenly the book skips forward to eight weeks ahead. a wonderful way to loose your readers interest. Some kind of plan should have been revealed before the skip to give us something to hold onto. A direction for us. This book is just not about the romance it's about what Zane and his team are facing. I hope the next one brings it home.o out of the situation | 3.0 |
| 8225 | I was so excited to get this installment! What a great follow up. I cannot wait to get the next book. | 5.0 |
| 8226 | I liked Mackenzie well enough but Kalen was just poor me, poor me, poor me during the entire book. I mean, I felt bad for him because he had a tough life but enough was enough. Thinking and saying the same thing over and over again. It became a little too much. The other two books I gave 5 stars to but this one I couldn't wait for it to be over. I'm reading the fourth book now but I don't think I'll be reading any more of this series. Sorry.. | 3.0 |
| 8227 | At long last I settled down to read this classic novel by Dickens. Is it any wonder this book has gone down in history as one of the best and is still sought by readers young and old. | 5.0 |
| 8228 | I've read five other of Dan Brown's novels and enjoyed all of them more than this one. The plot was good but it dragged too much with descriptive details that slowed everything down. It was not a page-turner for me. | 3.0 |
| 8229 | So, so good! I can't believe how much actually happens in book two, well I can because I'm living on fours hours sleep.I so didn't see the ending coming and it plain sucked for Lily but I'll be uber happy about her taking back control in book three which is out later this year, happy dance! | 5.0 |
| 8230 | I love all of Sigal Adler books. All with rhymes and good stories for kids. Teaching kids and good rhymes.Grayson the BULLY Frog with Ted and Raymond: (Frog books with BULLYING) | 5.0 |
| 8231 | The bulk of this book is about crimes in Britain, not the U.S. most are old crimes that I've never heard of in places I have 've ever heard of | 1.0 |
| 8232 | REVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AT DEAR AUTHOR WHERE I RECEIVED THE BOOK AS FREE REVIEWING COPYDear KJ Charles,I reviewed the first book in this series here. Now that some time has passed I can say that it was probably my favorite m/m book last year. I am usually wary of reading the sequel to a beloved book, because I worry whether the sequel will live up to the high bar that the first book raised. I am glad that for me this sequel definitely did. Now I can worry about the third book.This book should not be read as a stand – alone. If you do read this first, I do not think you will be terribly confused, because the adventure/mystery plot is a new one, but the book continues to build up the relationship between the main characters, Lucien Crane and Stephen Day, and most importantly it once again develops their characters in the midst of all that danger, magic and mayhem.One of the main reasons why I often scoff at the possibility of a sequel (or series developed) to a book I loved is because so many authors seem to be so very fond of creating artificial conflicts between the couple, just to break them up for the sake of another book and then putting them back together at the end. But there is absolutely nothing artificial in the tension between Stephen and Lucien in this book, because it arises out of who they are, and the unresolved issues in their relationship are believable because their relationship is only several months old. And of course there is a nice external danger to both of them, which made perfect sense in the context of the mystery/adventure plot.More importantly, the unresolved issues between the men do not make them act like idiots. For example, in the very beginning of the book somebody has decided to blackmail Lucien over his relationship with Stephen and made his demands known to Lucien. It is part of Lucien’s nature to try and protect Stephen (even though he is aware of Stephen’s abilities to protect himself). I was very pleased to see that it did not occur to Lucien to hide the blackmailer’s visit from Stephen, and he let his lover know as soon as possible about the blackmail attempt. I do not know why I was even worried for a second that this would be the source of a quarrel between the guys and a reason for manufactured conflict/breakup/angst (take your pick). I really must start trusting this writer not to lead me towards silly plot turns.I was also pleased to see both men becoming more and more aware of each other flaws, but still loving each other more, not less. It was refreshing to see Lucien realize (with a little push from Merrick) how much Stephen’s pride means to him and try to curb his own “wanting to rescue” tendencies. At the same time Stephen would at least attempt to ask for help, hopefully because he understood that asking for help sometimes did not make him weak. And their declaration of love was so appropriate and so suited to both of them. When we see Stephen’s desire to protect Lucien at all costs despite what it seemed to have cost him in terms of his cherished job, it made me wonder whether these men are really that different inside. I decided not.I must praise the adventure/mystery/magic storyline – I loved it just as much as I loved it in the first book. It made the characters shine, but more importantly it made me hold my breath wondering what would happen next and I read without hesitation the creepiness that I am usually more likely to pass in many other books. I did not want to miss a word; I had to know what was going on. I was also pleased to become more acquainted with Stephen’s partner Esther and other practitioners from his team. I am really hoping that I will see more of them in the next book of these series. I liked Esther a lot, but I think she could have used more fleshing out. Merrick, Crane’s manservant and friend was just as awesome in this book, and I while I was a bit scared to see the extent of his ruthlessness, I am glad the writer did not shy away from it. I liked that we learned more about what Merrick and Crane did in China as well.The writing was just as wonderful as in the first book. Here is an example to give you a taste, so that you can decide whether it works for you. Lucien was asked to do a little translating work for Stephen and his team ;).“Crane knew from Stephen that Mrs. Gold was the senior member of the team, and that she resented the common assumption that she was subordinate to the men. He addressed his next words to her. “Please don’t think this is a vulgar curiosity, but if you want me to translate when someone arrives, it would help to know what I need to discuss. What’s the problem?”The practitioners glanced at each other, quick fleeting looks. Esther Gold said,“Rats.”“Rats?”“Rats.”“We got a rat problem.” Saint wore a malicious grin.“I suppose you know you can hire a man and a dog in any pub in this city,” Crane offered blandly.“It wouldn’t help,” Stephen said. “Joss, show him.”Janossi put a toe under a fold of the sackcloth bundle and flipped it over. Crane walked over and looked at what lay within.It was undeniably a rat. It long yellow teeth were bared in death. Its eyes were blood-filled and bulging, which Crane attributed to Stephen, since he had seen a man dead that way at his hands. Its matted, dirty brown pelt was stiff with filth and dust, its claws were grey and scaly, its naked tail pinkish. It was a rat like any other, except in one respect.It was about four feet long, not counting the tail, and would have stood perhaps a foot high at the shoulder.”I cannot wait for the next installment in this series. Oh and what a refreshing idea it is, to choose not to end every book in the series with the cliffhanger.Recommended.Grade A- | 5.0 |
| 8233 | Fantastic characterization and beautiful dark comedy abound in Bud Smith's novel. Highly recommended. Smith is one of the best writers going today. | 5.0 |
| 8234 | This book was ok, it had some misspelled words in it but over all the book was good. It was short to me but I need to read part two to find out what happened next. The author left off at the wrong part of the story. But so far so good. | 3.0 |
| 8235 | No doubt Kresley Cole knows how to write a hot story. In The Warlord Wants Forever, she does it again. The story of Nicolai Wroth and Myst the Coveted is as spicy and entertaining as you can expect. But there is something missing in this book. I really liked it… but not as much as the ones I read before.Nicolai falls for Myst after meeting her in a dungeon in a castle belonging to the Horde he has just captured. Myst feels immediately attracted by the austere warrior, but after blooding him she abandons him to suffer for five years the anguish of wanting release and being unable to get it. When Nicolai finally finds her in New Orleans, he unexpectedly encounters the means to make her suffer the same way she did to him, but he decides to use his new weapon to make her fall in love with him.Well, maybe I am a bit rancorous, but I just don’t get that the revenge you have been demanding for five years can be so easily forgotten. I mean, Nicolai is a bit softie when it comes to his Bride. As for Myst… She behaved like a real bitch and then she also forgets easily… I like the book, but I think there should be more tension, more working in the relationship between these two. I had the impression that they both changed their minds way too fast. Maybe it is because it is the first book of the saga and she doesn’t elaborate as much as the following ones. No doubt I should have read it first, but as always I started the series with the second (the one I had at hand) and got engrossed in the books and forgot there was a previous one. Anyway, the book is great, and I really enjoyed discovering the story of the eldest of the really juicy Wroth brothers. | 4.0 |
| 8236 | Deep characters that you care about. Well written and a great escape. Absolutely an author to keep on your list. | 5.0 |
| 8237 | I loved the previous book in this series, Beyond the Golden Age, but this sequel is even better. The characters' emotions ring true, the villain is interesting, and the family dynamics are very realistic. If you like super heroes with real issues and complicated families, then you will really love this book. | 5.0 |
| 8238 | If you have restlessy been waiting for Barbara Kingsolver to get busy writing...you won't be disappointed. she first captured me with the audio book, the prodigal summer. I listened to it on a long work commute. I hated to turn in off. then began my search for her books. engaging read. | 5.0 |
| 8239 | As CEO of the world's most successful energy company, Lowell Bracken is at the top of his game and beginning to plan for his children to succeed him. But when a small upstart solar power company enters the scene, it triggers a series of political dominoes that will completely destabilize the power structures of the entire planet, and Lowell will be lucky to escape with his children - and his skin - intact.This one is hard to pigeon hole. Part eco-drama. Part fantasy. Part political thriller. It's set on an alien planet, but with a tech level similar to our own. There is some kind of pseudo-magic, and dragons, but both are kept fairly low key in this first installment.Despite these promising elements, this one didn't quite grab me. Lowell in particular seemed rather inconsistent. He's touted as a ruthless and ultra-savvy CEO who built his company up from ashes, against heroic obstacles. But when the chips were down, I never saw any of that heroic ferocity and competence in evidence. If anything, he comes across as a has-been who is now easily duped and slightly bewildered. It's one of those cases where the author describes the kind of character we all love to admire, but doesn't actually write him in a way that's consistent with the hype. And while some of the other characters do live up to their billing, they are so uni-dimensional that I wasn't able to bond emotionally with any of them.Overall, I felt like this book took me to the brink of a really enjoyable ride, but left me standing there. It didn't quite have the horsepower to tip me over the edge and deliver. | 3.0 |
| 8240 | Love John's insight into different scripture passages and that they include some background and culture of the day. It helps you to understand the whole picture.The inclusion of OT, Psalms, Proverbs and NT is the sequence I like for reading the bible in a year. Because my first copy was paper and began to come apart after many years, this time I ordered it Kindle edition and read it on my I pad mini. | 5.0 |
| 8241 | Bonhoeffer was a neat man of God that stood up for what he believed and confronted evil! The story brings to light a lot of what is going on in our beloved country these days. | 5.0 |
| 8242 | This is way scarier than the popular movie. The star is not the Jack Nicholson-created nut case of the movie but rather the lead character is the "innocent" child on the tricycle. The heroic Mom of the movie is also overshadowed by the child's powerful role in the written tale. The book makes better sense than the movie -- even as some key scenes from the film are not part of the book.Having "the shining" is a mixed blessing for the child, but a real blessing for the reader. | 5.0 |
| 8243 | Fantastic, simply fantastic!! In previous books of the Blood Curse series, we have read of how the Jaegar vampires (Dark) treated innocents and even their own people, it is beyond cruel, horrendous, or atrocious, but this is how Saber was raised and has lived for 800 years; now he has been told he was stolen and raised in the wrong house, that he is really a Jadon vampire (Light), how can he just change overnight to become someone else and Vanya (the destiny of Saber and our heroine) what she had been through, how she had been coping with becoming the person she thought she should be for herself and her people, but inside her heart wishing she could become the person she wanted to be. The continual angst that Saber mind was always going through was a deep-down heartfelt thing to read along with the continual battle of Vanya struggling with who she wanted to become. Ms Dawn wrote Saber's character and story so you can actually feel his torment and anger coming off the pages and could see the slow change taking place in Vanya; it is one of the best stories I have read in a long time. My recommendation, read the previous books in this series, become familiar with the two different vampire factions, you will become totally engrossed with Ms Dawn's unique take on vampires that make up the storyline, and the Blood Curse series will become one of your favorites. | 5.0 |
| 8244 | This book has a lot of promise to it. It features a smart-ass white knight who fights to help those around him, even if they don't necessarily deserve - I kept thinking back to early Harry Dresden while reading this.Jesse was a young punk who turned his life around when he got involved in martial arts. Now he tries to follow the way of the Samurai and fights to help people break contracts they've made with demons.I really wanted to like this story, but despite the good protagonist and interesting world, I just couldn't stay involved with the book. About halfway through it started taking longer and longer for me to pick the book up again. I eventually skimmed the rest of the book and put it down.I saw another review talk about how there's too much domesticity in this book, and I think that was part of the problem. It's always nice to have the hero's every day life make an appearance in a book, but in this book there was too much family life, day job and visiting with friends. It slowed the pace down to a crawl and got a bit boring.Despite having trouble being hooked by this book, there was enough promise that I'll give book two a shot. | 3.0 |
| 8245 | My 11 year old son loved this - and he's not a big reader. His older sister is even trying to borrow it from him. Great book. | 4.0 |
| 8246 | After readingHow to Write a Nonfiction eBook in 21 Days - That Readers LOVE!the author decides to writeThe Bread Is In The Bed: How to make (more) money as a B&B; or Guest House Innkeeper. Also, he is in a self-publishing class.He purchasesDragon NaturallySpeaking Home 12.0, Englishand sets up numerous file cards to organize his thoughts, all the while sharing his food selections, bathroom breaks, and the people he talks to.Some insight, occasional witty observations. Somewhat encouraging. Also seeAuthors Anonymous. | 3.0 |
| 8247 | I was really disappointed in this one. The premise sounded do interesting. In actuality it was a lot of different scenes that ended up taking away from the true story. I felt if someone was telling it it would be and then this happened.. And then this happened... And then this. Did not flow and was totally overkill | 2.0 |
| 8248 | GREAT book. Made. me think, ponder. . . how does God want me to react when wounded. . and how have I wounded others. | 5.0 |
| 8249 | I loved this story. It was one that I found myself thinking about for several days after I completed reading it. | 5.0 |
| 8250 | I absolutely devoured this book! So rare to have a book written well today! The attention to detail, period, speech patterns, vocabulary, etc.was just incredible. If you want a book that is going to keep you awake, simply because you can't bear to put it down, you want to ready The Oversight! I found myself literally breathing hard at the end of chapters, just from sheer excitement. Now, that was in the late parts of the book. If the Dickens writing style puts you off at first (it didn't me, I happen to love it!) hang in there, it will be worth it, I promise! | 5.0 |
| 8251 | This is one of the best books that I have read in a long time. Biographies can often be dry reading however this was gripping and frustrating and heart warming all at the same time. I wavered between anger, sympathy, and respect. I have loaned this book to several friends and they too loved it. It is a must read for women and a should read for men! Highly recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 8252 | The book is full of beautiful designs for any one who loves to Crocket. I can be the prefect gift, or a valuable addition to a reference collection. This book is well written and illustrated | 5.0 |
| 8253 | Honestly, the book itself was amazing, and there is nothing I'd change about the storyline. I want to give this a four and a half star review, but since the system does it a certain way, I'll comply. I absolutely had to drop one for the grammar and punctuation errors, because it bugs the hell out of me to be completely enveloped in a new place, built it all up in my mind, and everything is flowing wonderfully, only to have an extra letter, word, or comma thrown in like a wrench thrown into a fan. It throws off the beautiful flow, and any editor who was proud of this work should get an assistant, because Ms. Freethy's work deserves the extra effort. | 4.0 |
| 8254 | What am I to say. My Bran is such a wonderful person. I am SO glad he turned out to be such a good lad. I loved the book. I had to force myself to read the end. I mean I can't make the book last forever. I did try though. The Highland Henchman is a 5-5-5-5 star book.I loved the Heroine, she was strong and outgoing. Nothing kept her mouth shut, well almost nothing. lol She wanted something and she went for it. Sometimes that was not a good trait to have though.Hero was just as awww as ever. He grew up and was nothing but a Strong, gentle, loving, kick ass kind of man. He loved deeply and fought brilliantly. He was so good with his Laird, and loved the Eagle.The book started out good and ended good. If your looking for action, fun, surprises, traitors, and a kidnapping. then this is your book. Oh and there is Romance thrown in there too. | 5.0 |
| 8255 | Okay, I know thinking about Lincoln having a sex life is like thinking about your grandparents' sex life. He did have four kids after all, they had to come from somewhere! This book is a fictional view of what Lincoln thought and why he did the things he did. We all know how the story of Lincoln ended, no spoiler there, so we know it's not a happy book, but it is an interesting book. | 4.0 |
| 8256 | I was hooked on this book from the beginning. I am not much of a historial romance reader but this book changed my mind. Claudy did a good job. I could never understand how parents can force their daughters to married some one they did not want to. I can't see spending a life time with a man who was forced upon me. Guess I can be glad I was not living back in these times. ha a I would do the same as Cherry did. I was able to read this book in one day as I needed to see what happened. I refuse to go to the back of a book and find out so after into the book..I was stuck to each page. Claudy you did well on this bookIf you never read a historial book read this one first as I think you will change your mind like I did. | 5.0 |
| 8257 | This book is Soina Choquette's Bography this book talks a little bit about how she grew up being a psychic.She first discovered her gifts at the age of 13 years old and have been doing readings ever since. | 4.0 |
| 8258 | Always look forward to the Camel Club series, but add Will Robie and it's a home run. Just wish it would have kept going for about 500 more pages. | 5.0 |
| 8259 | I had just finished another novel by another female author and felt flat, just not happy.Picked this up just to take the taste away and fell into something so well written it was impossible to put it down.Swept away by good writing.It was enjoyable to read from beginning to end and the flashes forward-back-and slightly sideways added an interesting texture.Quindlen understands how an artist works and thinks even if the artist portrayed doesn't quite understand herself.More books like this please. | 5.0 |
| 8260 | Fantastic series th is isnthe second time I'm reading it the thank you for the best reading books I have read in a very long time | 5.0 |
| 8261 | I liked this a lot. It's a slow burner. It not so much bursts from the traps as it does strides confidently from them, looks around, does things in its own time, and then when you're comfortable, it goes for the jugular.It's the tale of an unnamed narrator. He's a university professor, uprooted from an unfulfilling life in England with a wife he doesn't love, and planted back into the soil in Korea, or Seoul to be more specific (Seoul soil?), where he finds himself living an unfulfilling life with a wife he doesn't love, and a 'best friend' he barely knows. He teaches English Literature in a university where a falsified pass rate is infinitely more important than the education of Korea's young.Enter Hana Kim, an 18 year old student with both beauty and intelligence on her side. She approaches our narrator to discuss works of literature, and the pair begin regular meetings to discuss books, and life in general. From here on in he becomes besotted by the girl, initially by what she represents, which is a release from the mundanity of his existence. The longer the book goes on, the more unhinged and dangerous his obsession becomes.So yeah. It's a slow burner, but it's compulsive reading from the off. I had the narrator pegged as a selfish and blinkered fool early on, the way he constantly refers to his Mrs as 'The wife' with a disdain best reserved for enemies, the descriptions of his childhood spattered with venom whenever his over bearing mother is mentioned. He screams out to be shaken, and told to grow up, but I don't think he'd listen. Steve Justice has created a superb character in his narrator, and he fleshes the man out in such an expert manner that it's hard to believe that this is a debut.The bizarre mental justifications for his equally bizarre actions have you clenching your teeth in annoyance, wishing you could 'have a word' with him, to try to shake some sense into his stupid head. Seriously, it's getting me mad just thinking about it. And that, my friends, is one of the many strengths to Steve Justice's writing, he draws a reaction from you. He doesn't just tell you a story, he pulls you in to watch from close up, but without the luxury of being able to do anything about it.So I'd recommend this book any day of the week. The author has created an unhinged anti-hero to rival the best of them. Truly, if this is how strong Steve Justice's debut novel is, I'm almost scared of what it will look like when he takes it to the next level. Powerful stuff. | 5.0 |
| 8262 | I generally don't take the time to review books, especially ones that I do not finish but in this case I feel I have to.The premise of this book seemed interesting so I decided to give it a go but 20% in, I gave up. This book is riddled with grammatical and syntax errors. The writing is sophomoric at best. I felt like the story had potential but the writer really missed the mark on this one. Scenes jumped so quickly I had to keep looking back to see if I missed something. Descriptions of anything going on in the scene were pretty much nil.I apologize for the bluntness but, this book is a train wreck. It's not even one of those so bad it's funny books. It's just plain bad. | 1.0 |
| 8263 | Who doesn't love a men with a motorcycle and tattoos? City is so yummy. Can't wait for the next book. | 5.0 |
| 8264 | I recently wrote a critical review of Cris Putnam's new book, and it appears his drones did not like what I had to say.But, I did appreciate his contribution to this book.At the very least it is very informative of what the Catholic Church is doing and for that alone, it is worth buying.I am skeptical about the alien deception theory that they support or at least imply, and it is one of the bigger theories out there. I do not discount that something is going on, I know something is going on and it is not going away. That much I agree with. I do not believe we will see an alien spaceship land on the White House lawn and they will proclaim themselves our creators. Though, the theology and mystery behind these tales is interesting just by itself.The mere fact the Catholic Church is involved in this speaks volume of the issue. So, thus, it must be taken seriously, even if one does not agree or believe in it, it still must be taken seriously and everyone who has an interest in this issue, whether remotely or jump in the middle of it, must take this book into account.I do recommend this book, and Tom Horn and Cris Putnam offers an interesting take on a unique subject. | 4.0 |
| 8265 | Excellent children's story. Read it to children, now to grandchildren. | 5.0 |
| 8266 | I am going to write one review for the whole series.It was put out as short stories. I wished it was just one or two books instead of getting a bunch.I am giving 5 star because story was good. My review will be as it was one book, however, I would have given 4 if I would rate it individually.If you are in short stories you will love it. Alpha male and submissive female. Monica is trying to be an independent women, doesnt need anyone to support her and she is struggling financially. Song writer and singer trying to make it to hollywood. She has no family except her mom and they don't talk very often. She has close friends and one of them is her roommate and she has issues and other is her roommate's brother her old lover.Jonathan is a rich playboy in love with his ex-wife. Has a history with his dad and this history is shaping his life for years and his sisters the same way. Jonathan's ex is crazy bitch. That's all I will say. You will have to read to find out. | 5.0 |
| 8267 | If you are a fan of the Thyme Series by T.J. Hamilton, then you have always wondered how Mia became Miranda. Well look no further, You Can Call Me Miranda is all about how life happened and how she ended up being Miranda!Mia loved to dance. She was on her way to becoming one of the country's best ballerinas. But when she is attacked and injured everything around her comes crashing down. She if forced into a world that she never planned to be a part of. But she instantly feels safe and knows that this is where she belongs."And what do I call you while you're here with us?" He winks. I smile and bat my lashes. "You can call me Miranda."After growing up with no one to guide her she quickly realizes she craves and loves the attention she gets when she dances for all of the men at the club. Being inexperienced, she loves the attention she gets on stage but rarely does private dances, until him. She had no idea where one night would lead her. But she already knew she had lost the girl she once was, so what did she have to lose?This book gives you an insight into who Mia was and who Miranda is. How she became Miranda! I loved reading this book and if you haven't started this series yet, it is a MUST read! This is the prequel to the series so it can be read first. I am anxiously waiting for Keeping Thyme (book #3).4.5 Stars**Gifted a copy for a Honest Review** | 4.0 |
| 8268 | I got this book free for Kindle, and since it consists of short essays I began it right away, thinking I would read it piecemeal - over time. I was hooked immediately and even arrived late at work in my attempt to get through all of it. I have learned (through sometimes painful experience) not to expect too much from free books by authors I've never heard of, but this is special, special stuff! I don't know whether to describe it as a book of essays/short stories or a short book in the epistolary style, but however you describe it, the narrators and their stories get under your skin. It is more than an entertaining read - it is something to spend some time thinking about. ENJOY! | 5.0 |
| 8269 | Dork Diaries is the girl version of the book, Diary of a Wimpy kid. It talks about a teenage girl's life. How they feel, how they think about stuff, and etc.Have you read Diary of a Wimpy Kid? Did you enjoy it? If you did, you will LOVE this awesome book | 5.0 |
| 8270 | This was a good novel with an interesting story. It wasn't his best work, but it was better than most authors of science fiction. | 3.0 |
| 8271 | So many secrets between three friends. Every time I thought I knew where the story was headed, it took another turn, and I was surprised yet again. It was written in a very realistic manner, and the characters were all people I would enjoy getting to know. The relationships between Tara, Emerson and their daughters struck several chords with me, taking me back to the days when I had two teenaged daughters in my house. I laughed, I cried, I felt angry...it was an emotional rollercoaster. | 4.0 |
| 8272 | Title: For Such a TimeAuthor: Kate BreslinPublisher: Bethany HouseISBN: 978-0-7642-1160-7"Stella stared at the man beside her, this Jew Killer who had taken possession of her. With or without false papers, her life might only stretch as far as the next hour. What did he really want with her?" Kate Breslin writes in her debut novel, "For Such A Time."At four hundred and thirty-two pages, this paperback targets those interested in historical fiction and romance, especially during World War Two when millions of Jews were sent to prison camps. With no profanity, the topic of war, abuse, and death would make the story not appropriate for nave readers. The ending includes the author's notes, a glossary of German and Jewish terms, eleven discussion questions, and acknowledgements.In this page-turner, twenty-three year old Hadassah Benjamin finds herself in front of a firing squad while she has been imprisoned at Dachau, Germany. After one shot is fired, she is saved by SS Kommadant Colonel Aric von Schmidt, who takes her to the transit camp in Czechoslovakia.Unable to comprehend fully why she has been brought into his private residence at the camp, her name is changed to Stella Muller and she becomes his secretary. Her beautiful but beaten body takes time to heal as she prays God would convey His message to her.Befriending several other Jews within the ghetto, the Mischling does not want to be one of the German zoinehs the SS officers think she is. Forced to type up lists of adults and children to be sent on trains to Auschwitz, she struggles to keep her identity secret.As the Colonel commands the camp with its ruthless soldiers, he finds Stella to be unwavering, determined, and selfless when it comes to protecting those of the Jewish race. More than once, both must reign in their desires as they stay patriotic and loyal to their countries.With each chapter in sync with the Biblical story of Esther, Breslin saturates the tale with the need to call on God for guidance, knowing He is in control of all things. Her detailed, compassionate words give readers hope that overcomes the heartbreak during such a tumultuous time.Focusing on finding freedom both physically and spiritually, this book leaves readers remembering the horrific tragedy that happened so long ago and how man can learn from mistakes and find salvation.Thanks to Bethany House for furnishing this book in exchange for a review based on the reader's honest opinion. | 5.0 |
| 8273 | This book really surprised me in so many ways. I expected just a “typical” romance book, but what I got was amazingly so much more! Romance and action go hand and hand with this novel. It will suck you in as you go places with Kathryn into her past that is filled with a lot of intense moments. There are tons and tons of supernatural occurrences which really added to this story, leaving you feeling breathless at moments. There are some steamy parts with Kathryn and Jared that will make your jaw drop just a bit. I kept saying to my sister, “Wow risky!” But it is still a clean romance, which I’m thankful about! If you want a unique romance this is it! The dialogue in this book is really, really amazing. Some flat out hilarious parts that actually made me laugh right out loud. I love the banter between the two main characters. The author really does well to make you love her characters! I really think this new author will go far if she keeps up this type of work! Pick this book up! You won’t be disappointed! | 5.0 |
| 8274 | The story of, Sydney and Michael, very well written, surprises and passion, amazing story, the struggle of the characters to find each others love | 4.0 |
| 8275 | Three letters sum up my reaction to the book Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy - Until You're 80 and Beyond by Chris Crowley and Henry Lodge. You can choose either WOW or OMG. For me, this is a life-changer. (At least I hope it is.) In reality, a lot of the information, the what, was not new to me. What was new was the why. And in this book, the why is pretty compelling. I found myself actually wanting to get to the gym more. That is pretty amazing. My diet is already pretty good, but I found myself wanting to make it better. The comparison between aging and decay rattled around in my head almost constantly. I was convinced pretty early in the book that decay is a very bad thing and generally is preventable.Younger Next Year is a book by men about men. That was not a turn off to me but it might be for some women. I was able to readily see that the science is the same, no matter the gender. Don't despair though, there is a version written specifically for women and I browsed it too. No matter which one you choose, the important thing is to read the book and follow Harry's Rules. I am absolutely confident that they can change lives. | 5.0 |
| 8276 | As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t read a lot of contemporary fiction (really only recently have I picked up more with the various book blogging programs). It’s not my favorite genre and so it takes a WOW type contemporary novel to get an internet high five from me.I liked the idea behind William Sirls’ The Sinner’s Garden. It reminded me a little bit of The Shack (in it’s supernatural aspects). Plus, I love stories of redemption. There were several stories of redemption and lives changed in The Sinner’s Garden. That earns points from me.But I found beyond that, I couldn’t really connect to the characters. I wish I could have, but there was just something missing for me. But as I mentioned before, there’s a theme of redemption throughout the pages and Sirl’s portrayed that aspect well.Have you read this one? Speaking of redemption, what are some of you favorite stories of redemption?(Thank you BookLook Bloggers for the copy of the novel in exchange for my honest review).Originally posted: [...] | 3.0 |
| 8277 | I immediately found a wonderful recipe using cauliflower (faux rice). It is a very easy and delicious side dish that goes well with meat or fish. There are lots of recipes like this. I recommend this book! | 4.0 |
| 8278 | If you like James Patterson's books, I say read this one, especially If you have read NYPD. Personally, I read a lot of his books. This is one of my favorite series at this time. Love the characters and just when you think you have figured out the plot, then it will turn in different direction for big surprise. Enjoy!!! | 2.0 |
| 8279 | This was a good read, interesting plot but, it felt rushed. Selene made some rushed decisions in some very important life changing situations. All in all good book, wish it would have had an epilogue to know what happened after. | 3.0 |
| 8280 | The characters were so likable. Carter for being patient and kind and Aspen for being brave and strong. They were great with each other and even better together. Thanks for yet another great read Amber! Loved it! | 5.0 |
| 8281 | Too short to be areal story and so don't expect one and over before you even get interested in whats happening | 1.0 |
| 8282 | It was fun to read and hard to put the book down. Good plot with a lot of information and a good balance of humor. Reallyenjoyed this book. Elizabeth Lowell is a favorite author and I'm currently reading another of her titles. | 5.0 |
| 8283 | I dabble in photography and when I found this for free I gave it a try. It has great ideas and wonderful pictures. A good read if you want to pick up some new tips or refresh what you know. | 4.0 |
| 8284 | I enjoyed this book. Read it in a couple hours! I can't wait for the next one. | 5.0 |
| 8285 | Mr. Barbieri must have been taking notes. His memory is flawless. I am an STCM(SS),ret. An 0416 acint rider who helped analyze those tapes they sent to us. I qualified on diesel boats, and he really nailed it! | 5.0 |
| 8286 | There's a lot of fascinating worldbuilding in this action-packed romance. It's hot and sweet and if you're into shifters, definitely worth the read! I love the concept of a werewolf-zombie virus, and the impact it has on the true werewolf population. There's a lot of meat here -- which kind of just makes it even more sexy, if you ask me. | 4.0 |
| 8287 | Reviewed by Angie Just Read...for TheRomanceReviews.comShe has a rule against dating neighbors, but the man next door would really like to get to know her.Hotel restaurant manager Nia Chambers got a peep show every time her next door neighbor took a shower, but she'd made a rule to never date a neighbor after her last relationship had soured and she'd had to move. So, Conn Lawler could flirt all he wanted to, but the steady stream of women to his door and Nia's ban on dating a neighbor put him squarely on her peep but don't touch list, that was until Nia's car wouldn't start.Carpenter Conn Lawler had been trying to get to know Nia Chambers for eight months. He found everything about her appealing, but Nia had ignored every neighborly overture he'd made towards her. Offering her a ride when her car wouldn't start was pretty much a dare for her to interact with him. He never expected a routine six-hour road trip in the snow would lead to overnighting with Nia in a motel and one of the hottest nights of his life. But Nia's clear that their night of passion won't lead to anything more; things will go back to the way they were when they return to their respective homes because Nia refuses to date a neighbor.But it's hard not to break the rules when the neighborly man next door is sweet, thoughtful, and nothing like the impression she'd formed of him. But Nia's looking for a man to marry and settle down with and Conn's not sold on happy ever after, even if his head and heart tell him the woman who refuses to date him is worth the fall.With the push and pull of attraction and the theme of commitment setting the tone, author Kara Doyle has penned a pleasing romance about two neighbors who have very different reasons for being gun shy with regards to the subject of love. Conn and Nia make a well-crafted and likable couple and are joined by a cast of equally likable secondary characters that bring added depth and insight to the evolving relationship dilemma. While readers can easily predict Conn and Nia will find their happily ever after, the getting there is the best part. | 4.0 |
| 8288 | I love Ian and Rory!! Ian so hard to let his heart love but, Rory never gave up! She wanted to be loved and excepted because she had such horrible upbringing! I loved how she never stopped loving Ian when he was being a jerk! I was so happy for them! You have to read this don't want to give away the great ending!! Sandi has wrote another great book!! | 5.0 |
| 8289 | Wolf is his same old grumpy self although he actually got up out of his chair. Unusual for the big guy. Archie is his usual smart-alecky self. This is set in the 30s and uses a lot of terms that aren't used today. He talks about a roadster, running boards and pulls some less than legal stunts. The story was great & brought back great memories. | 5.0 |
| 8290 | A science-filled delight. The marooned astronaut protagonist is smart, humble, funny, likeable, as revealed through his log. Reads like a thriller. Pace, plot, character all solid. | 5.0 |
| 8291 | A "Time to Kill" didn't sell well. According to the intro in the rereleased Kindle version, the publisher gave away copies. After Grissom became famous so did the novel in its paperback and film versions. A couple of decades later, he returned to this wonderful characters in "Sycamour Road" in a seamless fashion. Reading one after the other was a real treat. Keep the stories coming. The country and its characters should never die. | 5.0 |
| 8292 | It was a good account of two youngsters who are unable to bridge the cultural gaps. Maturity would have helped and the plot is replete with insights into their young inadequacies. The author shows her ability to tell her story from a youthful perspective. Josui and Lennie are blessed in the end but Allen still seems somewhat lost.It is a good read! | 3.0 |
| 8293 | Am I the only person who knows it's not an "ASHTON Martin" car? She must have been thinking about Mr. Kutcher.I can't stop laughing. Honestly. The internet is a great source for content. When in doubt check it out.Even if it was misspelled I don't think Word would change it to Ashton.I can't fault her too much. There is another popular novel out there that used canopies when they were talking about canapés . I hate eating canvas.I may change my rating and review when I finish, but I had to acknowledge this bad but very funny faux pas. (that's mistake) | 2.0 |
| 8294 | Thought about having your child become an actor? This is pretty much a cautionary tale of what can go wrong. I found myself disgusted with the ugly side of the business. Sad. Quick Read. Informative. | 5.0 |
| 8295 | I choose this rating because the book is good. What I like about the book is that Nick has his driver's license and he's not afraid to use it. But turning sixteen isn't what he thought it would be. While other boys his age are worried about prom dates and applying to college, Nick is neck-deep in enemies out to stop him from living another day. No longer sure if he can trust anyone, his only ally seems to be the one person he's been told will ultimately kill him. But life spent serving the undead is anything except ordinary. And those out to get him have summoned an ancient force so powerful even the gods fear it. As Nick learns to command and control the elements, the one he must master in order to combat his latest foe is the one most likely to destroy him. As the old proverb goes, fire knows nothing of mercy, and if Nick is to survive this latest round, he will have to sacrifice a part of himself. However, the best sacrifice is seldom the sanest move. Sometimes it's the one that leaves your enemies confused. And sometimes, you have to trust your enemy to save your friends. But what do you do when that enemy is you? What I dislike about the book is that it had a lot of pages to read. I would recommend this book to other people. | 5.0 |
| 8296 | I've read every book in the KGI series & have not been disappointed. She spins a tale that draws you in and keeps you wanting more. | 5.0 |
| 8297 | I thought this book was a murder whodunit with a female undertaker, but the reader doesn't even learn about a murder until 60% of the book is finished. Instead, we learn about the heroine's iffy marriage, as well as Queen Victoria's marriage, the American Civil War, diplomacy, and the English helping the Confederacy. While much of the book was interesting, I expected (and wanted) a murder mystery. Honestly, I still cannot figure out what I think about the book, but I can say that, unless I can get the other books in this series about Violet Morgan from the library - free - I won't be reading any more of this author's books. | 3.0 |
| 8298 | It is short and a fast but novicely written story. Do not expect a masterpiece of authorship. Certainly worth the price. | 3.0 |
| 8299 | All of Patterson's books are good but this was a slow read with little suspense. Maybe #12 will be better. | 3.0 |
| 8300 | Pope Francis is such an interesting person! He lives a life most of us can only imagine, and inspires Millions of people! This book about the Pope is awesome, it has so much information about him! It has information regarding his younger years, being a Cardinal and also about his plans from here on. This book is a must read for anyone wanting to feel inspired, or anyone who is interested in the Pope! With this book you wont be disappointed! | 5.0 |
| 8301 | "AFTER SEEING THOUSANDS OF DEAD CHILDREN IN THE STREETS OF WAR-TORN MIDDLE EAST, EX-NAVY SEAL ANDY CARLSON USES HIS 4,000 ACRE ANTEBELLUM PLANTATION TO TRAIN HIS PRECOCIOUS TEN YEAR OLD TWINS, JACK AND AVA, TO BE WARRIORS, NOT CASUALTIES.The U.S. President and the Prime Minister of Britain receive a startling warning. If they come to the aid of Israel in the coming Islamic Jihad against the Jewish state, martyrs hidden in their countries will destroy entire cities with nuclear warheads already in place. Any doubts the U.S. president has about nuclear weapons being in the hands of Islamic Fundamentalists are shattered with a mushroom cloud over the remains of Ras Tanura, a key Saudi oil export terminal near the Strait of Hormuz. One man and his wife have unique skills to address this nightmare. Their brainiac kids join them to track down one nail-biting threat after another."This is a well written, well plotted book. It's been ten years since the couples twins have been born and with the Dr's. directions his kids are better than lethal weapons! Together the four of them, save America, the World and their farm. There's action on every page, totally incredible detail and information --- was quick to read and I enjoyed it immensely but when I was all done, the whole story seemed a tad far-fetched and almost too incredible to believe. If you're reading these books, I would highly recommend you read the first one, The Farm, first! | 4.0 |
| 8302 | I tried to get into this novel and just couldn't stay focused on the story. When that happens I usually give up due to lack of interest | 2.0 |
| 8303 | Disturbing, in that there are activities, actions, and events in this world that we like to partition into corners of our minds.We know there are events occurring every moment in our world that would make us fall down and just reach for sweet oblivion if we really acknowledged them. This is how this book is disturbing. Much like comedy that makes you laugh because if you don't laugh you would have to really confront an issue, this book is disturbing because it puts you in a situation that as much as i don't want to believe happens, I know deep down that not only can it, but it does.I know I am a bit vague here, it is a short story and i don't want to ruin it for anyone, but it is written so well I found myself wanting to yell at the book as if I were watching a horror movie.The horror of this book is it is too easy to imagine the events actually happening. Somehow in very few pages the main character comes to vibrant life and even though you can predict that something bad will happen, you hope against hope that you are wrong and that a "fairy tale" ending will swoop in at the last moment and make this a happy story!Bravo, to the author. I was disturbed on so many levels.I don't recommend reading this if you are currently disgusted with humanity. I do recommend it as a must read for anyone who thinks life is just perfect and there is nothing wrong with our society, or someone who just likes to be a little introspective and doesn't mind receiving more reasons to believe their life isn't as bad as they think it is. | 5.0 |
| 8304 | A good, fun read. Any chick that can be a phone sex kitten by day and kick butt by night is OK by me. | 5.0 |
| 8305 | A lot of romance novels are written with 95% of the book devoted to building a complex! intricate story filled with clashes and problems and then solving all the problems in a quick, pat ending involving a few pages. So often it's as if the author is just wanting to be done with the story. That wasn't the case in this book. Unwinding the problems and finding more realistic solutions makes this book's conclusion so much better than the "true love solves everything" of the other books.The bonus novella was but the introduction to the 4 part work, as such it was woefully incomplete. Not a bad start, though. | 5.0 |
| 8306 | I like this story line, it kept me interested. My only problem with this series is the books all feel rushed. The story line is great though. No complaints on that. | 5.0 |
| 8307 | "SHATTERED SKY by Paul Byers" is a book I would recommend to anybody that enjoys excitement and WW II information. I picked my book the same way I get all my books. I go to amazon on my computer and always find something very good. Also I use a "kindle and have it put right on within minutes." Now to get to this book Shattered Sky, It starts with a B-17 and 9 man crew on their 18th. mission about to enter the Bomb Run they went to Germany to bomb, Just after dropping their load of bombs they were hit by an AA Gun firing 88mm shells. This shell explodes at a pre setting and out goes 22 pounds of steel fragments. This B-17 named "RED LIGHT LADY" had the misfortune of having a German 88mmm shell explode under the right wing. The explosion blew the number 4 engine right off the plane and flipped the plane up on its side and loosing altitude. The number 3 engine started acting up because it was not getting oil.As a result of damage caused the crew had to Bail out before the plane got out of control. The crew jumped out and all landed safely. The next problem was to find out where they were, Germany or France and try to get home. The crew was scattered too far at the time so they struck on their trip home in numbers of two and three. The escape was a very interesting and covered a lot of adventure. The book is well written and takes the reader through a lot of excitement. I will tell you there is not a single crew member that will leave you wondering what happened to him, If I told you any more I would be writing a book, I will tell you the survivors had two (That I know of) reunions after the war and that will explain several things that happened. You will not have any questions when you finish. I really liked the book because I knew all when I finished and there was a lot.Col. DeVere Woods | 5.0 |
| 8308 | I really enjoyed fifty shades and the crossfire series, so if you also liked those books then this is for you. I loved it! | 5.0 |
| 8309 | A watershed moment in history that comes through in this work. I came away with a greater understanding of the momentous decisions made by a hand full of determined men on a tiny island of the coast of Europe. It has been said that these few, lead by Churchill, saved England and by extension saved Europe and the world,. Agreed. Little book, big message. | 5.0 |
| 8310 | This book was incredible. I had already fell in love with Harper in the precious book & this one just made me love her even more. Not to mention this incredible romance between her and Kyler. This book was simply amazing. | 5.0 |
| 8311 | I received a gifted copy from the author in exchange for my honest review, so here it is.O..M..G.. I loved this one and screaming when it ended. I need more NOW! McKayla is a lawyer fresh out of law school, only a year. Last relationship ended six months ago and her BFF says she needs a one night stand. When McKayla agrees to use the dating service "One Night Only. Where she was matched with number 134. He said to call him Mike. Mike is a gorgeous, sexy man and they one night is well worth remembering. When the sun comes up the next morning the one night stand is over and done with. Although thinking about Mike will always put a smile on her face. When her boss Lorraine calls on a Sunday for her to come into work, McKayla finds out the the company she works for has been "acquired" by Connover and Crown. When she gets to her new workplace Monday morning, while running late, she can't believe who her new boss is. What will happen next for McKayla? I love Sawyer Bennett's writing style and Loved this one it is hot, sexy and steamy and I can't wait for book 2. | 5.0 |
| 8312 | This was a thoroughly enjoyable read. the subtle humor kept me turn pages and wondering why the main character could not see the obvious. Would recommend for a rainy afternoon curled up in a comfy place. Munchies optional. | 5.0 |
| 8313 | Another great installment in The Dead Years series. I am anxiously awaiting volume 10. Keep writing this series. There are many more stories left to tell. | 5.0 |
| 8314 | I bought this as a gift for a co-worker, who is a HUGE fan of Friends. She was ecstatic when I gave it to her. We flipped through it together and it brought back so many fantastic memories of the show. It's a great book! If you're a fan of the show, you really need to buy this book. (And it will look great on your coffee table, too!) | 5.0 |
| 8315 | Milly Taiden has done it again!! This book was full of action, danger, deceit, lies, sex and an undeniable love! Cyn ran away from the man she loved ten years ago! What happens when she is back and his boss! Brock is shocked to see the women he loves after so long and not knowing why she left! He decides he is not letting her go again and he will stop at nothing to claim his mate! Will he claim her? What happens when secrets from the past resurface? So much to love about this book,its a definite must read!One of my favorite Quotes, " Those pouty lips beckoned him closer. Lust roared through him like a volcano erupting for the first time." | 5.0 |
| 8316 | I'M SURE THIS OIL IS VERY HEALTHY, BUT AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS I COULD NOT SWALLOW THIS ANY LONGER | 3.0 |
| 8317 | Its simply not worth bothering with. Like something you would sit down and write in a couple hours knowing a simple layout for a simple pamphlet. Something they might handout for free at a shoe store. | 1.0 |
| 8318 | The build up to the double homicide was almost predictable, but was well written enough to make you want to see how it happened if it did happen. I really hated the way it ended, but it did leave me wanting more. If that was the author's intent then she accomplished her goal. All in all I would recommend this to the adults that like a little drama | 4.0 |
| 8319 | This flimsy memoir amounts to a shallow stream of anecdotes that don't amount to much. A certain nastiness permeates his characterizations of Gertrude Stein and F. Scott Fitzgerald. In a word: forgettable. | 2.0 |
| 8320 | This story prodigiously depicts a fictional foster child's journey during Germany's Nazi era and is cleverly narrated from above by the "death angel." It's very well written and the story is moving. | 5.0 |
| 8321 | I love books that go back in time. The end of this book is very different then I thought it would be. | 4.0 |
| 8322 | secrets of a side Bitch was off the hook. I like that everyone involved was telling there own part of the story. there are some surprises | 4.0 |
| 8323 | I like the humorous undertones that David Ellis brings to the psychopath character, Graham who during the ‘Graham Sessions’ narration – likes to include ‘Editor’s notes’ which generally contain some tidbit of info regarding the victim’s current state. i.e. [Editor’s note: sounds of a man’s voice, muted, as if gagged, attempting to speak in a high-pitched voice.] Then Graham continues with the recording session. ‘Quiet now, Luther. I’m not talking to you. Does it look like I’m talking to you? I’m talking about you. That’s not the same as talking to you.Invisible is a gripping thriller frothing with suspense: this intense and sharp page-turner from co-authors, James Patterson and David Ellis delves into the dark truths surrounding Graham— a twisted sarcastic murderer, that turns out be more complex and calculating than any of the collective law enforcement agencies can image. Graham cleverly uses a recording device which resembles a cell phone to record the initial meeting with the pry of the moment while walking through a crowded establishment – such as a bar – and also uses it to record the sick torturous acts of pain precisely inflicted on the chosen victims; each murder’s finale is shrewdly disguised as an undetectable arson. As the killer continues to claim victims, FBI researcher Emmy Dockery unearths baffling clues in her search for connections among the murders . . . and while she draws closer to finding the culprit, the culprit is watching and waiting to punish her.The final chapters of the climaxed conclusion will have readers stunned and satisfied. | 4.0 |
| 8324 | I really enjoyed this book. It held my attention and held a few unexpected turns. I would recommend this book to others! | 5.0 |
| 8325 | What fun! Cruel Capers on the Caribbean (A Kate on Vacation Mystery 02) makes you want to go on a Caribbean Cruise right this minute and hope that your room is near Kate and Rob or the Franklins. It a short one evening read but has all the ingredients for a good mystery that I have come to expect from Kassandra Lamb. It’s a perfect read while on the beach or traveling since the story line is easy to follow and the characters are memorable. I enjoyed this one! | 5.0 |
| 8326 | Not really a cliffhanger but it was close.This was a neat story and a start to a promising little series. Lola is about to turn 25 on Oct 31, but her plans change after a little meeting with her mother, a witch spy for a council of magical beings. After living with her father and away from her magical side of problems her mother has to give Lola a mission of sorts and Lola didnt want to but had no choice. Marcus became into his power but he doesnt know about it yet. After showing up to Marcus mansion and is stuck there because of a very bad storm that happens to be caused but a group of witches to make sure Lola convince Marcus to come to New York so the counsel can talk to him. Now there is a very big and special surprise that is in wait for Marcus and Lola to find out. | 4.0 |
| 8327 | Quirky, intriguing, lovable characters in an very entertaining read. I really enjoyed everything about this book. I will be looking for more books by this author. I highly recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 8328 | I bought it as a refresher, something to read on the plane. It doesn't work on Kindle....tables and text get scrambled. You can work it out but quickly get to a point where the pain is way higher than the payoff. | 1.0 |
| 8329 | This collection of stories set between the first attack by Trespasser in San Francisco and ending before the start of the movie is well drawn by talented artists and were penned by the movie own writer, Travis Beacham couldn't be a better introduction to the Pacific Rim universe.I loved the movie and after reading this I'm sure it is every bit as good as it. I wish these stories could be turned into a prequel movie.Any fan of the movie and great comic books alike need to have this in their collection. | 5.0 |
| 8330 | At your wit's end? This book really helps you work through issues you might have with young children in your care. It's sort of an ongoing process as sometimes I have to read it again. It helped me understand myself better too as far as parenting style. | 5.0 |
| 8331 | I'm half way through the book, still waiting for something to happen. Most of the characters are not developed, only listed by name. The premise of the story sounds interesting but the plot is thin. There is A LOT of narration about the setting. Good dialogue exchanges with the characters but dialogue is used rarely. With so many good books to read, don't waste your time with this one.UPDATE: After reading other reviews, I went back and finished the book. My original review still stands-- too wordy, not worth your time. | 2.0 |
| 8332 | I enjoyed this short story book so much that I read it in one sitting. The tales here are unique and original, each with a surprise ending that you don't expect to go the way it does.One of the things that I really liked about this compilation of stories, is that even thought they are short, the author managed to give the reader a sense of surrounding and who her characters are. I found it was easy to care about them, even in a shorter space of time than one finds in a full length book.The creativity with which these stories were written is a testament to the vibrant imagination of the author. This book takes the childhood fears as well as the more adult fears we all have at one time in our life or another and explores them in new ways.Another reason this book impressed me was that rather than just going for the fright factor, the author included other types of chills. Characters in very emotional situations gave weight to this collection that it would not have had otherwise. Fear, Sorrow,regret,sadness all work together to make this a complete book of Psychological and emotional chills.I did read this book whilst alone in the dark, and for a book entitled "Chills," it certainly had the desired effect. I look forward to reading more work from this author.This review is based on a digital copy provided by the author for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own. | 4.0 |
| 8333 | The Beauvisage novels drew me in and made me feel like I was a member of the Family. The writing is engaging and I was captivated by the whole series. | 5.0 |
| 8334 | I like looking through Four's eyes. I'm not going to complain about the length, but it could have been more substantial. More dramatic action could've happened in something this length. However, I love Veronica Roth as an author. She did a good job. | 3.0 |
| 8335 | Michael Card is just an awesome Bible scholar. I better understood the Gospels from his studies. | 5.0 |
| 8336 | I enjoyed this very much, could not put it down. Intriguing and well written. The author made us really care about the characters, made them come to life. | 5.0 |
| 8337 | This story had me turning its pages until the very end. It's a very touching, emotional and gripping story that many fans of the genre will enjoy.Lena found herself in a unwanted and very dangerous situation. After some time and planning, she found a way to get out of it, for good! It was a dangerous idea, but she'll finally be free of all of the verbal, physical, emotional and spiritual abuse she's been tolerating for too long.Lena needs to stay far away from him, the area, friends and all in order to be rid of the treatment once and for all. Is it possible for her or is it all just a pipe dream?I have to say that I felt as if I was reading a true story as a was reading. It's a very realistic story and kept my attention to the very end! | 4.0 |
| 8338 | The Absolute Edition of this classic Batman story does justice to the masterful storytelling of Loeb and beautiful artwork of Sale. This is a must-have for any Batman fan.The sheer size of this book makes it a standout in your bookshelf. | 5.0 |
| 8339 | This collection of short stories is amusing and entertaining. I especially was taken with the effort to utilize the slang terms from the time period represented. I often had to stop, reread and ponder the meaning of a particular expression. Enjoyed it, but really would have loved some more stories. | 4.0 |
| 8340 | This is a nice read. Nothing really exciting or catchy, but a good way to help prepare your child for the arrival of a sibling. My 2 year old daughter didn't take to it right away, but after a few times reading it, I think she's starting to get the idea that a baby may be arriving soon. | 4.0 |
| 8341 | In his honest account of what represents to be the Secretary of Defense in the United States, Mr. Gates addresses not only the foreign problems the first country in the world is called to solve but the sometimes more daunting thoughts and beliefs posed by less informed or educated national fellows in power. Having served under presidents of all political colors, Mr. Gates approach to realpolitik needs all of our attention. I would have liked more on 9/11 previous history, though. It also disappointed me that Latin America is given so little attention as though nothing could happen in that region that would really matter to the U.S., an usual mistake of the American foreign policy. | 5.0 |
| 8342 | Several stories beautifully combined into a great read. Robie and Reel are such a good pairing. And now I'd love to go back to them as the trio of Jerome, Julie, and Min progress in their unique relationship. There has to be another story with the five of them. | 5.0 |
| 8343 | In this eBook you will discover the health benefits of the vegetarian diet, tips for weight loss success, along with awesome low-calorie recipes, therefore I recommend it if you are serious about losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle. | 5.0 |
| 8344 | OK story line, but drawn out too long. There where periods of yawning. Very knowledgeable about aircraft systems. Futuristic, but not likely. | 4.0 |
| 8345 | Delightful book that reminds me of my childhood as well as something I read to my toddler son. Simply delightful! | 5.0 |
| 8346 | 5 starI love when I receive a book that I can love, and this is one of those books. Although it spans in three months its a lot more than that. I believe that you have that one person you are meant to be with and well this books does that. The main characters are not needy, they are strong with their convictions. The secondary characters are just as good and I think their books will be as good as this one. The only thing I would have liked an epilogue because I like to see down the road.Portia and Ryan inherit a house that they have to live together for three months. In this three month time they have dreams of a past life where they fall in love. But Ryan has a secret he is hiding and it could result in losing what he an portia are feeling. There are some parts that will make you so frustrated, parts that are sexually tensed, and parts you will fall in love with.You need to read this book. I had it done in one sitting. You won't to put this down. Must read for the year. | 5.0 |
| 8347 | Five stars for a well edited story thats a real page turner. Simms, the lead character, continues to develop in depth as the story progresses. This story follows the mis-adventures of a mercinary DNA hunter-for-hire. Plenty of action and suprises to keep you up late, combined with more action and suprises ...I read this one straight- through to the end. | 5.0 |
| 8348 | Very informative and chuck full of information. I spent many years in the Special Forces and thus lots of time in less than accommodating places. This book contains lots of life saving / sustaining techniques. This book contains survival techniques that everyone should at least have the basic knowledge of how to apply. You don't need the world to end to be put in a survival situation. Just a bad storm, earthquake or some other man-made or natural disaster can toss you into a survival situation and without some understanding, can test you past your will. | 5.0 |
| 8349 | I like her writing even if a little too much on sex. Her story line is great and wish more focus on that because I do like her writing. I start on the felines and want to just go right through them to make the "order" to the happening. Great reading | 4.0 |
| 8350 | I found this book very interesting. Unusual plot. Characters are not unbelievable(at least most of them).Book could have been a stan alone story, but I am glad it is not. Starting the next one now. | 5.0 |
| 8351 | Nice concept girl Charlie meets boy Charlie. The strange merry go round that ends in true love is great. I also like how they conquered the challenges and stood strong together. When one was weak the other was strong as they work thru their issues and give us a chuckle in-between | 5.0 |
| 8352 | For one thing I love American History. It was about a woman reporter that started following a Unit of soldiers. It tells how she would talk to the soldiers and other Camp Followers. | 4.0 |
| 8353 | This is the first book by Karin Slaughter that I have read. Found it in a book give-away and thought it sounded interesting. I was very put off by the descriptions of the rapes in prison -- way too much info and really nasty -- do we really need to hear that the ex-con had to wear a diaper because he was so torn up and infected? Yikes! Seriously, what does this add to the story? Also, the killer is pretty hard to believe. Spoiler alert -- could he really have advanced so far in the police force without someone getting wise to him? If so, pretty heavy condemnation of the police establishment. I also agree with some other comments that there is no really likable character in the book. Everyone is pretty broken or unhappy or just plain nuts. Doubt I will read any of her other novels if this is a good example. | 1.0 |
| 8354 | Disclaimer: I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.The Dividing Line continues with the lives of Drake and Lacey in Paris, where Lacey is on her way to success as an opera singer. It was so great returning to the characters from the first book, and seeing what happened in their lives since we left them.I admit, I’ve gotten to love these characters so much more in this book than I did in the first one. There was so much character development, and the relationship between Drake and Lacey was so well-written. The author really succeeded in getting the emotions across to the reader, especially thanks to the alternating point of views.I really think that this book brings to light so many issues that several couples face nowadays, especially the fact the main characters are an interracial couple. The book also deals with the obstacles that couples face when in a long-distance relationship.I really liked this book much more than the first one in the series so if you enjoyed the first book, I would definitely recommend you read this one! | 4.0 |
| 8355 | This story teaches children about the threads needed, to not only make a great friendship, but the knowledge that with teamwork no task is too great to overcome.With D'Arcy, Lorcan, and Scully being friends for years one piece of adversity throws them suddenly out of whack. Instead of thinking about the whole to get the treasure back one leprechaun suddenly begins to think of himself. When this happens a task that might have taken a shorter time now takes them years to accomplish. Though it is unclear what had changed D'Arcy's mind, the trio again link up and when they do getting back the treasure doesn't seem that hard of a job. Nor does bringing back the magic that was somehow lost between them.Children from the ages of 8 and up will enjoy this 38 page picture book. Though the text is much longer than a normal picture book older children will enjoy the story as well as the imaginative illustrations. | 4.0 |
| 8356 | story idea good but delivery at times not so much. i was pulled in and pushed out with keeping interest. ryder yes. strong alpha but not over the top. elle just wishy washy. i just did not understand how she could hold him being rich after he told her about his childhood biggest backwards snob ever. totally turned me off her ending was good but wapped up too quickly. | 3.0 |
| 8357 | In part three in the Farm series, terrorists strike the Carlson family in revenge and tragically the youngest member of the family is cruelly slain. The entire Carlson family mobilizes to track down the killers and the tactically talented super-brainiac 16 year old twins take center stage in the investigation. They meet another set of likewise talented twins who seemed to be involved in the plot and all four are having trouble controlling their hormones! The pace of the novel is fast paced, has quick turns of scene from the University of Virginia, to the Appalachian Trail and of course, to the family farm for a frightful and surprising ending! There are indications that we haven't seen the last of the Carlson family and I've heard from the author there is a fourth novel in the series to be released soon. I can't wait! | 5.0 |
| 8358 | It started out interesting enough but just ended up being plodding and boring, this guy lecturing a woman for an entire book about what it is to be a Dom and what he used to do to other women. Honestly, if this is what a book written "from a man's perspective" gives a reader, I think we can do without it. There was no story, no tension, no twisty-good romance moments. Totally meh. | 2.0 |
| 8359 | (This title was just to get your attention)When my wife turned 60, she turned mean. She invoked and then enforced a rule: "If you buy a book, you lose a book.. It's an inch for an inch, fella."*This puts me in the awkward position of praising a book I read ten years ago.Admittedly I am to blame. For years I never bothered to write a review but a recent request for a review (Good product Seagate Free Agent; used by a collector of OTR who I admired) prompted a spurt of reviewing.This gush, right now, is the latest review.Now, I have also read Blank Slate but writing about it from the state of no book at hand kind of suggests unintended absurdity or worse intended absurdity.What I do remember and praise is therefore general.Pinkers' observations are fresh, original, and engaging.He hammers a stake into quite a few false arguments, stale stereotypes, and ideas the likes of which you hear from O'Reilly in the excerpts played on the Daily show.He sheds, for me, light on a number of new ideas. (I could say the same of Jared Diamond's Guns but it too went off to the great library book sale in the sky).And Pinker does this in a style that is clear, concise, fresh. He could have written in an academic manner but he chose to write in the voice of what must be an entirely enjoyable lecturer.As I suggested earlier, he engages.Get Hooked: buy the book and enjoy.If your wife is like mine, find empty drawers and hide the books there.*She doesn't call me `fella' But anyone married and named "Robert" knows what it means when the formal given name appears in a wife's speech. | 5.0 |
| 8360 | Dimitri gets taken by the Lycan in the in Dark Lycan and no one can find him. Skyler is the the only one that can sense him and find her way to him. Her friends Joseph, and Paul, help her get to him so she can rescue him. And the story begins. | 5.0 |
| 8361 | I read this book as part of an anthology. I wouldn't have bought it independently because time travel romances don't appeal to me. I figured I'd read a couple of paragraphs and if it didn't grab me I'd jump to the next story. There was no jumping and I had great difficulty putting it down and only did so for sleep. It was a light, happy, incredibly romantic story. I'm thrilled it was in the Romance Through the Ages anthology. I have since gone back and bought some of Ms. Darcy's other books. I wish I could articulate exactly why I was so engaged to help people make informed purchasing choices. It was a happy feel good read. I enjoyed the characters. The story may have been predictable to some - personally I don't consider that a criticism in a romance book as long as I enjoy the ride - but I didn't notice because I so enjoyed the ride and wanted to see how it all played out. Oh, there was plenty of tingles, spreading heat and passionate kisses without graphic sex so that alone won my lifelong loyalty as a reader. If this is any indication of what her other books are like I will eventually read my way through them all. Highly recommended for those days you just need a happy get away! | 5.0 |
| 8362 | This is a gorgeous book of fashion illustrations from the top fashion magazines. I got it because I love the drawings of David Downton and thought they were all his, but he is the editor and has included many other artists besides himself. It is just beautiful. | 5.0 |
| 8363 | characters Include humans, fairies, dragons and royalty and parallel worlds. The story is fun to read. The characters had flaws that made them Interesting. It is suitable for any age, but not written in a childish manner. | 4.0 |
| 8364 | I absolutely love the Canterwood Crest series, including this one - except for the mistakes in it. First of all, there were SO many grammar and spelling mistakes! Also, there were I think two occasions where the main character repeated the same question to someone twice, and the person answered it like they hadn't just answered it a few minutes ago! When a book is published, they need to make sure there are no mistakes! These were really obvious ones, too. But I still recommend the Canterwood Crest books because they're really good, and it was mostly just this one that had mistakes. I just hope the editors can somehow find out about these mistakes and re-edit the book. | 3.0 |
| 8365 | I would not recommend this book to anyone. The information is sketchy.. A big disappointment, I should returned this book, instead I donated it to Goodwill | 5.0 |
| 8366 | I absolutely fell in love with Clem. She had issues with an unfaithful ex, a stalking professor and cold parents. It made her hard and cynical but not in a ridiculous way. Clem was tough, a real survivor. Then she meets Gavin, the road is extremely Rocky due to her insecurities. It's not a syrupy love story, but it is overall a love story. All the stalking, a missing girl and relationship drama kept me turning the pages. I highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 8367 | Massie does it again. Soo good!! Taken from her journal until she becomes ruler and then by notes from others in the court. So good and depicts the life of European Russia. Should be a must for a who dea with Russia as many of her problems exist today. | 5.0 |
| 8368 | Harder hitting and more sparse with prose than Stephenson (Snow Crash era), early Gibson comes to mind, but rougher, rawer, sexier. If Philip K. Dick were writing today, it he might come out with some of Mr. Pacigalupi commentary.Make no mistakes, this is not a post apocalypse tale for the faint of heart, this is in your face, really, really bad and dark, and then it takes a turn for the worse, and then you find it hadn't even started to get bad, because now there is no hope. There is slavery, there is rape (repeated) there is physical abuse, mental abuse, and a world of hurt.This tale takes where we are and extrapolates a million "what if's" and strings them into a very comprehensive world, that is incredibly thought out (think Dune, without the fluff)I did read his collection of short stories (Pump House 6) it totally blew me away as well, two of the short stories "Yellow Card Man" and "the Calorie Man" are set in the world of the WindUp Girl, all the little pieces fit so well together, all the details are so nicely wrapped in a bow, while a cheshire meows, created oh too well, for some Alice in Wonderland freak.If you have really "got it" then my recommendation is run, don't walk to your favorite download station, and get cranking on this, you will be glad you did.I'd rank this as one of top 50 of all time, yes top 50 of all time, I can see where it would be top 10 for some people, it's that good | 5.0 |
| 8369 | I didn't like any of the ideas in this book. It lacks creativity. Sorry Matthew Mead but it just doesn't do anything for me. | 2.0 |
| 8370 | Full of fun characters and action. A must read. I couldn't put it down until I read the entire BOOK ! | 4.0 |
| 8371 | Olivia Hampton arrives at the Dunraven family home as cataloger of their extensive library. What she doesn't expect is a broken carriage wheel on the way. Nor a young girl whose mind is clearly gone, an old man in need of care himself (and doesn’t quite seem all there in Olivia’s opinion). Furthermore, Marion Dunraven, the only sane one of the bunch and the one Olivia is inexplicable drawn to, seems captive to everyone in the dusty old house. More importantly, she doesn't expect to fall in love with Dunraven's daughter Marion.Can Olivia truly believe the stories of sadness and death that surround the house, or are they all just local neighborhood rumor?Was that carriage trouble just a coincidence or a supernatural sign to stay away? If she remains, will the Castle’s dark shadows take Olivia down with them or will she and Marion long enough to declare their love?Patty G. Henderson has created an atmospheric and intriguing story in her Gothic tale. I found this to be an enjoyable read, even if it isn’t my usual preferred genre. I think, with this tale, I got hooked on the old Gothic romantic style. So I think fans of the genre (and of lesbian romances) will enjoy it. | 4.0 |
| 8372 | This is a great idea for a novel that ends up lacking depth. A rewrite and some editorial comments would go a long way towards fixing this. It's mildly amusing, not Douglas Adams funny, and the disbelief that needs to be suspended during much of this plodding read is too much for this reader. | 2.0 |
| 8373 | I am so grateful I found this book. It's a straight forward, simple to read guide with a ton of links and descriptions for things to do to make money from home (or traveling- which I love to do hehe..) | 5.0 |
| 8374 | wow! This is full-bore Physics with absolutely no attempt to "dumb it down" for public consumption.I am an emeritus prof of theoretical physics and I found it a great read. There is information aboutserious famous physics folks, with personality traits galore, and enough "side-topics" to keep youbusy for years. If you don't mind being confused it's a great read. But I wouldn't recommend itfor freshman unless you ENJOY being confused and should be a physics major. | 5.0 |
| 8375 | Quite simply, Jack Silkstone demonstrates that he is a master of military fiction blending a balance of thriller "must haves" throughout the latest series addition.In PRIMAL Fury, Silkstone created a trifecta of wit, charm, and hard-hitting action. He focused on the dark world of human trafficking, but he never gets preachy or political, nor does he exploit the topic gratuitously. In PRIMAL fashion, it is what it is, and he deals with it executing a gripping story and dangerous mission around it.The recurring characters are each unique with well-developed flare. It's like old home week reading the series and expecting that the personalities will make another appearance, which Jack routinely delivers. Here he increases their depth, yet again.Military tactic and hardware enthusiasts have also come to expect the arsenal of toys that enable the PRIMAL team to dole out violent action justice against dregs of humanity. Fury does not disappoint as each action scene introduces an arsenal of goodies that will keep readers grinning across the pages.Check the box. Another kick ass read by Jack Silkstone, and fans know another will be ripping around a turn soon. | 5.0 |
| 8376 | This book was just...wow. Like so many others I came to this book after Ender's Game (which I found to be a true masterpiece) and was so let down by what I found. I read the whole book hoping for it to get better, for some of the genius in Ender's Game to come through, but the story never did.First of all, this book isn't a sermon about Catholicism, it actually bashes it. A lot of it seemed to me like the author was thumbing his nose at Catholic beliefs and trying to glorify his own religion in the book. (No, I'm not Catholic) Funny how people see "Catholic" a few times on a page and suddenly they react like someone is trying to convert them.Anywho, there are parts of the book that work. The aliens weren't really a problem for me. It was interesting-ish albeit slow. (Spoilers follow) My main issue was with the characterization of so many characters in this book. Ender has changed into this overly feeling guy. It's like the other extreme of what he was in the first book. I haven't read Ender in Exile yet, maybe that's why it's too sudden of a shift for meI was actually laughing at parts near the end where the author forces Ender and Novina together. It was like a bad soap opera or something. After knowing of the existence of a man for four days, of which you sorta spoke like two times in (both of which were quite hostile), suddenly you're all lovely dovey with him? I mean, wth? And with Ender- you see a picture of a young girl and you instantly fall in love with her and want to raise her babies as your own? And the children after having such a crappy father, after a 15 min conversation with Ender suddenly they see that he is the exact father they have always wanted? It's all just so rushed. People who have been in the situations those kids and that woman have been through need wayyy more time than that before they can learn to trust. Granted kids are prone to trust more easily than adults. It'd be a more normal reaction for them to think, "he speaks the truth but he may being doing it to get something from me." Rather than living in some fairy land where all your magical dreams can come true. Too much, too soon. This book heavily needed to work on relationship growth. It's too much like a story you'd tell your kids where they all fall in love at first sight and live happily ever after. Maybe I'm a cynic, but I've never seen anything close to that in real life, which makes it lame to come across in a book for grown upsAlso, this book seemed like it needed an editor to cut down on the wordiness. Too wordy and too boring because of itSide note, those long ass names were annoying. They didn't even have much to do with the nicknames they had for most of them. It's like, why write them in? | 1.0 |
| 8377 | Very helpful! | 5.0 |
| 8378 | A lot happens in this book but its seems the story has just gotten started. Well-paced and never boring, the story takes us from Vaelin's hard childhood to his adulthood as a formidable and dangerous figure. The author gives us glimpses into other cultures and faiths as well as Vaelin's native land, called the Realm, but it's not so overwhelming that u can't remember all the different names and places, like some series are guilty of...ahem, Wheel of Time. Also has a bit of intrigue and hidden plots that keep things interesting. The story teases us with occasional brushes with the Dark, which is the story's version of magic. I assume we'll see much more of it in the next book. A good mix of everything and a great read from start to finish! Well-crafted overall. | 5.0 |
| 8379 | When I first started reading H.M. Ward's books, I was definitely hooked. But now, I am seeing that it's more of a money making game than it is writing to please your fan base. Don't get me wrong, the story lines are amazing. But the more I pay out for ALL of the series she has going on with all of them tying together, the less and less story I am getting! There are too many series going at once, and this most recent release Propisition 2, was short..very short. And all over the place. Very hard to follow. This series, I am willing to give up on. I am too invested in the Arrangement to let go of that. Also, has Trystan Scott been forgotten about? I feel that the author is getting so wrapped up in the money being made off the Ferro's that she completely lost sight of the fans waiting patiently for the next Trytan Scott book. Little by little, I am giving up on this author...my wallet isn't very happy either. | 2.0 |
| 8380 | It starts out well, but quickly becomes silly. I get the suspension of disbelief but the author seems to try very hard to make this a survival guide, so I found it hard to suspend. Military guys taking orders from a civilian was a stretch even once they gave him "rank". The idea that people in the current military would murder innocent civilians for some political agenda I also found hard to swallow. It seemed insulting and I found it hard to accept them as the enemy. I'm a libertarian so don't read that as I trust the government. I don't. If the story had black SUVs full of DHS troops pulling up I would have totally been on board. I also didn't like how the main character was some sort of superhero but prior to this was a normal guy. | 3.0 |
| 8381 | Every and anything by EJD will always be a great read if you don't know pick up one of his books and you will be hooked! | 5.0 |
| 8382 | Hot damn she's done it again!!! After 11 books of sexy hotness roller coasters, book 12 brings increased heat with an element of mystery and murder(?). Some things from book 11 are made right again but only by creating way more questions as to WTH is going on!! Awesome read, can't put it down, Lucky 13 is definitely highly anticipated!!! What r u waiting for?! Buy now!!! | 5.0 |
| 8383 | definitely the worst adaptation of the little red story i have ever read. the illustrations are passable, but the story was terrible. | 1.0 |
| 8384 | They weren't bad stories, but they were a bit confusing, when you started to get into one it was over and the next one was starting, not my favorite. | 3.0 |
| 8385 | I enjoy reading Vanessa Bartel books | 5.0 |
| 8386 | This book started right in from book 1 so I was happy I got it at the same time. Book 2 was just a short a story as book 1, so make sure you have book 3 ready in the wings. I only wish it was longer. Wild intense sex from start to finish. | 4.0 |
| 8387 | I loved this short story. Nick sometimes is just hovering on the edges of the story so it was nice to get an up close view in this story. I | 4.0 |
| 8388 | Cold Sassy Tree grabbed me early on. Of course, it took me a bit into the book to discern whether the "storyteller" was male or female! The book was told in the vernacular of the times in Cold Sassy Tree, Georgia, 1906. This was a time when automobiles were just beginning to be owned in small towns; when lots of home still had to go out to the privy and till had gas lights. But a new day was dawning and along with it, in Cold Sassy Tree, Will Tweedy told its story with much love and humor.This work was a low-key page-turner. I was surprised that i found myself not wanting to stop reading.I saw that there is a sequel, "Leaving Cold Sassy" and because of my Kindle, I was able to order it and begin reading immediately following the end of "Cold Sassy Tree".When I complete a book, if I find i can't wait to read the next book by the same author, I know the book just finished was a favorite. I hope you enjoy Cold Sassy Tree as much as I. | 5.0 |
| 8389 | Love Bradford men. Can't wait for the next book. This books most definitely will make you lol. Love every minute. | 5.0 |
| 8390 | SUSANNA'S DREAM by Marta Perry is a delightful Inspirational Fiction set in Pleasant Valley, PA. #2 in "The Lost Sisters of Pleasant Vally", but can be read as a stand alone. Although, I would recommend reading Book 1 also. See, "Lydia's Hope"."As Young girls, three Amish sisters were separated and told nothing about one another. When the long-held secret of their parentage came to light many years later. Two of the grown women reconnected. Now they reach out to the third."This is Susanna Bitler's story. Her life is in turmoil, a long held family secret is about to be revealed that could destroy her, two sisters-she didn't know she had, is about to reveal themselves,the woman she thought and mourns for, she is soon to learn, is not her biological Mother. A heart wrenching tale, that will stay with you long after the last page, but a very compelling and loving tale of the bond between sisters. An Amish lovers dream. A very enjoyable read. I would recommend to Amish lovers, and anyone who enjoys a sweet, tale that could either destroy one sister, or bring them all together. First, Susanna must face her own fears. Loved it! Well done!! Received for an honest review.RATING: 4.5HEAT RATING: SWEETREVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More | 4.0 |
| 8391 | Like so many others here I find that each time I read a portion of this book it becomes deeper and different and it never gets old. It is a Christian classic and on that can help you find a deeper way into your faith. I'd give it 10 stars if that were available.It can be used as part of a small group study or on your own. It does help to have someone to discuss it with, especially if the concepts are new to you. If you are reading this on your own I would suggest that you read small portions at a time and try to incorporate them slowly into your life to avoid being overwhelmed. | 5.0 |
| 8392 | Well, it’s nearly impossible not to admire Lady Skye’s determination and cunning. The heroine of Nicole Jordan’s Secret of Seduction is what makes this book so enjoyable. She is sweet but a little stubborn too. She knows exactly what she wants and it is the Earl of Hawkhurst who catches her entire being. Skye just knows they are meant to be together and she sees beyond his outward scars and realizes he needs her just as much as she needs him. She must be smart about her plans to catch him though; she knows he is almost betrothed so her desire to be his bride must stay hidden.Lady Skye does hatch a very good plan so they can spend time together, she needs someone to help find her uncle’s long lost love. Since Hawk is a member of the Guardian of the Swords, he has unique contacts and abilities and he is the perfect person to find the missing woman.Hawk is a noble and above all loyal hero. He has a duty to the Guardians and he is very willing to marry the Guardian Master’s chosen bride since he has no desire to experience love again. His wife and child were killed by a fire years earlier and he has not forgotten nor forgiven himself over their deaths. In many ways he feels unworthy to experience happiness and love again but Skye has brought sunlight and laughter back into his life and he begins a romance that thaws his heart but also causes real turmoil. He finds himself torn between honor and love.Nicole Jordan writes beautiful prose and her characters are fully developed. I liked everyone in this novel including Skye’s uncle and her aunt. This novel is wonderfully romantic and the two leads are affectionate and kind to one another. A sure keeper | 5.0 |
| 8393 | This book CANNOT be read without reading the first book. I felt like I had picked a book at random and opened in the middle and started reading. I had NO idea who the people in the book where. At 140 pages this wasn't even a novella, it was really just a chapter in a book. | 1.0 |
| 8394 | The stories written by Paul Moxham are short and good for young readers who may not want to spend long periods at once reading a book. This book had adventure and enough danger to make it interesting to children, yet not so much danger as to be actually frightening. It did bother me that parents just let these kids go off for the day to a deserted island with no adult supervision, but it is fiction, after all. I would actually like for the adventures to be longer. | 4.0 |
| 8395 | The book consists of exercises that are broken down well, and it is strategic in how it prepares you for the GED. There are plenty of examples and lessons -- 750 pages worth. It is all you need to prepare for the GED. Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 8396 | But devolved into military conspiracy theory, ho hum. The good guys help women and children. The bad guys want to torture, rape, and kill them. Zombs are kind of a side issue by the end. | 3.0 |
| 8397 | This novel's courtroom scenes are tangential to the main plot thrust which is pointed to the dangers of intentionally caused disease pandemics. | 4.0 |
| 8398 | Thank goodness I readThe Perfect Score Project: Uncovering the Secrets of the SAT! Author Debbie Stier emphasizes that the best way to prep for the SAT is to start well in advance, use College Board materials and take numerous practice tests. This book contains 10 practice tests, as well as hundreds of individual sample questions. The DVD contains one more practice test, and you can get another one on the College Board website. While you're on the College Board's website, download (to your computer or phone) the SAT Question of the Day, which is a fabulous tool I've been using with my tenth grader.SparkNotes Guide to the SAT & PSATis also useful for the practice tests, even though the book is dated. SparkNotes also has loads of information on SAT content and test strategy on its website. | 5.0 |
| 8399 | I have read the whole series and waiting for the last one to come out. Worth the read. Loved the CHARACTERS and the stories. | 5.0 |
| 8400 | On one hand you have our heroine, Leslie Green, who can't hold a job and has lots of money woes. On the other hand you have a company that will alleviate all her problems. All she has to do is marry a brain dead, over 80, man. Though she signs on the dotted line, she has concerns..but those seem trivial when on her first night, murder takes a front seat.Michelle Knowlden does such a fabulous job putting this imaginative story together. I came to know each character involved, because of her in depth descriptions. What a wonderful story teller! | 5.0 |
| 8401 | This book fulfils its brief: it is "a sweetly sexy contemporary romance". It's a well written story which delivers what's expected in a romance. I'm sure it will be enjoyed by many readers of the genre. However it won't appeal to those looking for something extra or different in their romance reads. | 4.0 |
| 8402 | I didn't pay enough attention when downloading this - you need to read the book previous to this. The story really didn't hold my attention enough. I must have missed something. | 1.0 |
| 8403 | At times I had to stop and think about who a person was and how he or she was connected to the story. But as the story moved along it became easier. The ending was a real tear jerker. The relationship between Velvet and Caelum was very satisfying | 5.0 |
| 8404 | This is such a treasure in all ways.The characters,settings and the relationships capture all the ingredients of a great novel. | 5.0 |
| 8405 | Thank you Jeff for experimenting for us, I was glad I found this book on Amazon. I ordered my vitamins and am ready to get healthier.I am a holistic nutritionist and have found this book to answer many questions I have had about some disease. Some parts of the thebook are repetitive, but I just skipped them. | 4.0 |
| 8406 | Amazing story it was captivating and kept me enchanted the entire time I was reading it. I hope you continue to write such creative stories | 5.0 |
| 8407 | Loved this. Great story with that touch of magical romance and all the hot steamy love a girl could need. I actually read it twice in the same week. It's a quick read , but that has more to do with not wanting to put it down vs the number of pages. I'm anxiously waiting to download the rest of the series. | 4.0 |
| 8408 | This book had a dramatic affect on how I view God, myself, and people encountered in everyday life. I will read my highlights often for reminders! | 5.0 |
| 8409 | I love JS Scott and all her series! I started this series with Ethan's Mate and was hooked from the beginning! I just had to read the rest of the series. The story is hot and I loved it! | 5.0 |
| 8410 | I loved the storyline. The author wrote about the challenges of one of the characters enduring past pain. Was a good book to read. | 5.0 |
| 8411 | I loved this. Challenge really accepted. I love to see when two people are fighting their attraction for each other, it makes the coming together that much more explosive. | 4.0 |
| 8412 | This was a pleasant change of read for me.. entertaining, funny and enjoyable. Kennedy reminds me a little of Stephanie in the stephanie Plum series.Will read more of Tara Sivec...first time for reading her books as well. | 4.0 |
| 8413 | This story is about the 3 way click of Sheila, Rachel and Skylar. Sheila, the "bad seed" was apparently able to seduce Rachel to be a part of the plan to kill Skylar. Neither the authors nor the girls themselves could give any satisfactory motive for this crime except "we didn't want to be friends with her anymore." The way they chose to not be friends with Skylar was TO HURT. Like malevolent fiends they cut and stabbed Skylar 30-60 times in a frenzy of evil. The cover of darkness and being in a secret place made them feel invinceable. Power over a living human being fueled a rush of glittery excitement. It wasn't rage, but the emotion of power in the same space as softness and weakness and Skylars vulnerability that drove the madness for 4 hours."And this the test by which men are judged: the light has come into the world and men have more love for the darkness than for the light because their acts are evil. The light is hated by everyone whose acts are evil and he does not come to the light for fear his acts will be exposed. But he whose life is true comes to the light." John 3:19-21. The girls' families seemed to be good and decent people, but without any knowledge of the righteousness of God. | 4.0 |
| 8414 | Anna and Felty are at it again, in their delightful way of playing matchmaker for their Grandchildren. Anna especially seems gifted in doing so with one success story already under her crisp white apron!I love this Amish community and am thrilled to be back in their homes, and around their farms. This time Arden from Sugarcreek, the Grandson, is now staying with and helping his Grandparents. When you hear that Arden has been arrested at least three times, and probably should have been more, you will wonder what kind of an Amish boy he is? Now gossip can be deceiving, and Arden has the local Amish Grapevine working overtime. What it all comes down to is his love of all living things, including trees, which accounts for one of his arrests.Enter Lily Eichner who has been hired by Anna, she is at it again, to help her, and puts her right in front of Arden every day. There is a big problem to their relationship, that grapevine has reached Lily’s Dad, and he wants no part of Arden, and actually has already picked out a husband for her, the Bishop’s son, Tyler Yoder. Now you want to dislike Tyler, but he is so loveable, I couldn’t, the guy is so nice to everyone.There is another loveable character in this story, Pilot, a humongous dog, and a big kisser with his wet tongue. He also likes to charge head on into people. Love how Lily gets his name mixed up, and how this dog saves the day, even if she has to use more hand sanitizer.Your in for a delightful, and wonderful time reading this story, and have to wonder how it is all going to turn out. Lily never disobeys her father. Will she get the courage to follow her heart? I for one can’t wait for the next book!!I received this book from the Publisher Kensington and Net Galley, and was not required to give a positive review. | 5.0 |
| 8415 | Not my usual genre. Totally lost interest and did not finish the book. Would not be interested in further writings in this style | 2.0 |
| 8416 | Since I live in the Northwest not far from where Debbie Macomber live it is always a joy reading her books. | 5.0 |
| 8417 | I really enjoyed reading about Aggie and her adventures with 8 children. Her reliance on God for provision and wisdom is encouraging my faith. I can't wait to read the next books and see where God takes her and the children. | 5.0 |
| 8418 | I am almost finish with the book, great service great book, I love the author. Want to buy for books with the same Author | 5.0 |
| 8419 | This book contains more action than the first and continues to build the main characters by showing you there past which flash backs while continuing the main story. There are a few new characters added and thickening plot. I can't wait for the next book of the series. | 5.0 |
| 8420 | Read the book because I was soon having lunch with its author. Like both. | 4.0 |
| 8421 | What an amazing book!!!! The tale is so different from everything else thats out right now and so wonderfully written - You dont know whether to feel for the protagonist or despise him! Its completely gripping and edgy!! Wonderful!!! | 5.0 |
| 8422 | I downloaded this book primarily because it was free, I read the blurb and was intrigued but a couple of things held me back firstly, it was a series and I'm already locked in to so many that I'm reluctant to start another, so I decided before reading that the bar was set very high on this one and I would only continue if it was in fact really good. The second thing that held me back and this I know is going to sound stupid but here goes....the good reviews, I noticed originally that none of them said Amazon verified purchase, this in itself doesn't mean anything I know I'm working my way through loads of iTunes vouchers so I often get books from there but I've been caught out a lot recently by fake reviews so it did make me stop and wonder, this is not the case here I will add.Anyway I started reading and was hooked, it's not dissimilar to a The Hunger Games in a lot of ways, that's not to say it's a copy or ripoff because it's not, this is very much it's own book. The female lead is a sixteen year old girl with no name she, like many others wears a collar or Halo around her neck to control emotions, she's trained to fight, it's all she's ever known and yes she fights to the death and feels nothing while doing it.This book is about this girl who becomes known as Kit and what happens when after feeling nothing for sixteen years she's suddenly bombarded by emotions and feelings, she's no idea what they are and how to cope with them, on top of this she finds herself in a new place where everything is different, or so it seems, it may actually have more similarities than she originally thought. There are times when Kit makes silly decisions and acts immature but it's easy to forget that's she's only sixteen and has spent sixteen years feeling nothing, as a reader I had to remind myself of this several times and ultimately only once did she make a promise and find herself in the debt of someone she really doesn't want to be in this position with and I'm really hoping, fingers crossed that the author doesn't use this 'yes' for what I think she will.So now it looks like I've added another series to my increasingly long list. | 4.0 |
| 8423 | This book is published by Amazon - so I was surprised at the clunky writing. The manuscript cried out for an editor who could have removed some of the cliches and the profusion of needless adjectives and adverbs. Of course, no editor could have breathed much life into the wooden characters and stilted dialogue - but that's another issue.The quality of the writing shows itself early when we learn that one character has "dread etched on his face," and another "burned with curiosity" while a third has a mouth "frozen in a crooked half smile" and for a fourth, "anger coursed through his body." A young girl writes in her diary that "Virginie respects that which is haram or forbidden." Kind of the diarist to explain.I have to admit I did not get through this long slog set in Egypt in 1919 and 1940. The world is too full of good books to waste time on mediocre ones. | 2.0 |
| 8424 | An Emerging Threat tells a story of Oliver, a young scholar, and Ethan, the prince of Astar. When the Citadel that Oliver lives is destroyed by unknown creatures and everyone he knows is dead, the boy finds a map that belonged to his Master with a various riddles written on it. He decides to take a journey to the Shadowmyst Island and, with help of two very friendly goblins, he goes on an adventure of his life. Ethan on the other hand is constantly fighting against some very scary creatures that are dangerous to the entire kingdom.This is the first book in a series so the author does a very good job of introducing the characters and the world to us. It brings some resemblance to the books of Tolkien with the quest and introducing an evil force somewhere in the world but the similarities end there. Mark E. Lein does a fantastic job of bringing his own vision of a magical world. I really liked the creatures called Ash, they are very mysterious and I hope in the next books will be more informations about them. And about the scary ones that want to murder the entire world!I really am sad that this book was so short and I hope that the second installment will come out soon, because after ending like that, I can't wait to see what's next for Oliver and Ethan. | 5.0 |
| 8425 | Stephen King writes the page turning stories that keep you up at night. This book does reel you in quickly and keeps you intrigued all the way to the end. I only gave it 4 stars because 11/22/63 is the true 5 star book. Don't pass this one by. | 4.0 |
| 8426 | This was a great book to read. You really felt what the travelers were going thru and felt their joy! | 5.0 |
| 8427 | This book is so full of thought-provoking, spirit-growing ideas that you'll want to read it again and again. A wonderful way to grow one's spiritual life and community-spirit life. | 5.0 |
| 8428 | This book was not a requirement for my courses, but because I will be working with leaders in organizations who are looking toward change and help their employees with change, I thought it would be a good idea to help me recognize individuals who may have some mental conditions. Cannot go wrong with DSM-5. | 5.0 |
| 8429 | The whole family are fnas of this book. My 2 year old loved it from the first read and now can recite almost the whole thing. I like that is doesn't focus on "buying" things like the original song and there is no mention of diamond rings. My husband likes the pictures. We read this book for bed each night. | 5.0 |
| 8430 | I have mixed feelings about this book. I really enjoyed parts of it but I was also incredibly annoyed by the unrealistic behavour of the main protagonists. Deceit and betrayal is okay because love or more likely lust and good looks forgive all - I don't think so. The male protagonist was unconvincing in his characterisation. The final ending meant to be a sting in the tail was a damp squib. So much was made of this special concrete that I became interested in it and I am left frustrated as to it's fate. | 3.0 |
| 8431 | I love this authors other books, have read everything publisher by her, however, this book was disappointing.Couldn't wait to finish it and get it done with. | 3.0 |
| 8432 | I bought the second book first as this is the period I was most interested in and will now have to go back and read the first book last like a typical time traveler. I guess if you are a hardcore science fiction fan you know some of this, to me every few pages was a revelation as the story of Robert Heinlein's life was given context to me.Things that come to the forefront of what I learned: Heinlein's struggles with his health (I had heard of them but never knew how many he had had); the man's fight for the rights to his own work (especially unauthorized foreign editions); the games played in Hollywood; his lifestyle at home; his work with blood donor programs; the many trips the Heinleins took; and many more events which maybe I heard of before bu now were given context.I think sometimes we have difficulty separating the life portrayed with the book that reveals it. Heinlein's politics were his politics plain and simple, you may not like them, or may have loved them but that is what they were.It was great to understand and watch how certain ideas came about and eventually became books while others became great might-have-beens. Heinlein struggles at times between illness, well meaning and not so well meaning editors and Hollywood to bring us a body of work that is indeed grand. Well worth the time and effort of any reader interested in the lives of Robert and Virginia Heinlein. | 5.0 |
| 8433 | Mary & Damien from different worlds meet through friends, they catch each other's eye & think it's just for fun. | 5.0 |
| 8434 | Most recent effort by noyce is on par with his two previous works in this series. Always interesting and informative. Would like to see more from noyce with a greater emphasis on the Dennis characters. | 4.0 |
| 8435 | A reasonably interesting spy novel; typical of the genre. The hero is over-the-hill and unbelievable. The story is fairly well developed. | 3.0 |
| 8436 | I like reading fantasy on a cold afternoon. Its a great read for a that cold or rainy afternoon. Where you can curl up and just read. Cause once you start you don't want to put the book down. The book is about four halflings that set out on a quest . They must leave their village and race against time to stop the evil that is coming . As they head out on the quest they are helped out by dwarves , elves and a dragon. Yes there is a I found myself really liking this book. It so reminded me of the Lord of the Rings . With the elves and dwarves fighting along side each other trying to stop an evil force. The author weaves a tale of elves and dwarves that are well written and delightful read. Once you start reading you can't put it down. They are such magical creatures and you want to know what happens page after page. dragon in this story. I am loving dragon stories as of late. The quest is perilous and they must find the jewel before it is too late .I feel this book is great for tweens and teens. But, even at my age I really liked the book. This book portrays the good values of friendship, and knowing that if working together . You can overcome almost anything. The most important thing that you can take away from this book is. That friendship is something worth fighting for and not all people are evil. If you love fantasy ,I will say that you will love this book . Its great for anyone from the ages of 10 - 100 . | 5.0 |
| 8437 | The plot and characters were well thought out. The places sounds like a place I would like to visit and the only downside was the book was a tad bit wordy. Too much description, I did not have to read every work. | 4.0 |
| 8438 | great book relaxing and attention holder . would read Lauries books anytime , have bought her books and liked everyone I have read. | 5.0 |
| 8439 | The plot has many turns and is never predictable. Mickey Haller takes some lumps in court and his staff makes some mistakes which make the whole story very believable. I am looking forward to Connelly's next book. | 5.0 |
| 8440 | easy writing style, good characters and plot. Don't forget to get the other two in the series. You'll burn through it quickly and need to know what happens next! | 5.0 |
| 8441 | This book was very interesting as well as entertaining. It's story is based on facts but it is a fictional story. Some of the details are from real events but the timeline and some of the names have been changed and details added. Very good read, I will definitely read the rest of the Body Farm novels. | 5.0 |
| 8442 | You knew these two would get together but enjoyed reading how they got there. Well written and characters were well described. Great "rainy day" read. | 4.0 |
| 8443 | WOW, talk about a sad life but this girl is STRONG and had the will to survive. This was disturbing and hard to read. Imagine if your mother pimped you out, as a toddler, as a sex slave for adults to use. I can't wait to read the next one. | 4.0 |
| 8444 | OMG I loved this series. I fell in love with all of them. I am sad to see it ended. Wish there was more to this series. Thnaks for a great story. | 5.0 |
| 8445 | This publication is as described. It will serve as a reference for me.I'm not trained in music and this book helps with terms used by musicians. | 5.0 |
| 8446 | Once again this is s great suspenseful love triangle. I can't wait to read more about this book. Let's go to the next novel. Hope everyone enjoys this series as much as I do. | 5.0 |
| 8447 | Another classic Delaware novel. I was slightly disappointed with the pace of the book. It didn't really "go" anywhere. It could have broadened in scope I think. | 3.0 |
| 8448 | This book is awesome. Very empowering, and moving. It takes you to the throne of God. It builds your faith to mountain moving, water walking faith. Read it and you will then know you to can stand. You will become a gap stander. | 5.0 |
| 8449 | Had no idea really what this would be about. A friend listed her top books of 2013, and we like a lot of the same things, so I went for it. It's a very intriguing story and very hard to put down. But the subject matter is difficult. Getting inside the head of a woman, school teacher, child molester, is quite strange. | 4.0 |
| 8450 | Wonderful book! Haven't been able to put it down! Filled with so much information and with beautiful pictures! Made me want to re watch the movie immediately! | 5.0 |
| 8451 | A full circle romance. Lizzie has run away from her mother's porn story life and made a life for herself as a nurse working at a clinic/spa. She has reinvented herself and her life till movie star Ash walks into her clinic and back into her life after an 11 year absence. Even with the new look he recognizes her and wants answers to why she ran from him and he is determined to have her back again. A great love story that grasps onto a bond formed and not forgotten. It placed its talons deep into the heart and won't let go. A wonderfully told love story that has a HEA that will have you smiling. | 4.0 |
| 8452 | Confusing, too many tangents, easily forgotten | 2.0 |
| 8453 | This book had promise but the whole story seemed to get stuck in second gear and dragged. I couldn't not connect with any of her characters. They were one dimensional and flat. The plot was predictable, some of the secondary characters so annoying, I had to skip over their conversations. I only enjoyed the parts where she talked about the success of the artwork, otherwise, it was a long yawn. | 3.0 |
| 8454 | Part 2 is hot. Me Me & Co just can't seem to get Rodney to leave them alone. After his first stunt that he pulled in part 1 now his punk butt had to go & get his cousin Marco involved. I don't understand why Marco really won't question Rodney on what happened for him to be a street person that little story Rodney said shouldn't have settled well with him. Now Atlantis & Micah is letting little old dumb Danielle come in between them now she really playing games. Mya needs to learn how to keep them legs closed & she wonder why she is always someone side piece. Hopefully Me Me will handle Mya with a long handle spoon. I'm ready for part 3 | 5.0 |
| 8455 | good story | 4.0 |
| 8456 | I loved Sarah & Ethan. Sarah a Pilot and Ethan a SEAL! In the Hot spot of Afghanistan. He writes poems and has a sensitive side. Sarah who was abused as a child. then almost again. People who haven't been raped Or almost been raped will NEVER GET IT! I Loved the Poems. And Sarah Yes, she did a lot of crying. But then again she didn't see her self as beautiful. I loved the story can't wait for the next installment. Ms Mckenna did an excellent job with this. | 5.0 |
| 8457 | Better than 4 but not quite 5 *. Why? Reducing the detail and repetition/re-summarization would have improved the focus. However, ignoring that, and it is pretty minor, the content, impact and research are definitely 5*. This was a hard and complex story to tell, and the author did a good job telling it to a high level of completion while at the same time writing in an almost suspenseful way. I just kept wanting to know what happened next. To me that is the mark of both good fiction and excellent non-fiction. Along with the author I kept looking for cliff-hangers and smoking guns right up to the end, which was surprising.I did find what I thought was a minor factual error that had no impact on the credibility of the book: [128] " ... radioactive elements like radon, bismuth [sic], cobalt [sic], nickel [sic], and uranium ..." Only radon, radium, uranium, thorium and protactinium are naturally occurring radio-nuclei. But man-made radio-nuclei can get into drinking water. I don't want to take anything away from the author - radioactive particles in water leads to long-term health risks.I loved the book, and I recommend reading it. My copy came from the library, but if your library doesn't have a copy, then this is definitely a book to by for your Kindle reader. | 5.0 |
| 8458 | Wow. All i can say is wow this book was off the charts and i cant wait for book 3 to come out so that i can read what happens to Kala? And also to find out if Kendra loses her twin sister to dark magic like Adrianne lost her sister Vivian to dark magic. All i can say is keep up the great work on Witches of Bayport Kristen Middleton. U did an awesome work on the first and second book of Witches of Bayport and cant wait to read your next book and find out what is going with kala. Oh i almost forgot something. I recommend Enchanted Secrets to anyone is looking a great read. | 5.0 |
| 8459 | in the How to Draw series. They are good for his age (7) with simple steps that are easy to follow | 5.0 |
| 8460 | I just loved this book. My eyes are tired from trying to finish this book as quickly as possible. I couldn't put it down. This is my favorite Ashley book bar none. It is a must read. True romance! | 5.0 |
| 8461 | I gave this to my aunt for Christmas and if you like Mitt Romney and his family ...you will love this cookbook. Great pictures and great recipes. | 5.0 |
| 8462 | the book was very short and not weitten well. I was not happy with this book. Sorry about that! Hope the next one will be better! | 1.0 |
| 8463 | Lindsey MacDougall is a spirited young woman whose expertise with horses rivals a warrior's skill. Courageous and clever, she serves as a messenger for her clan's warriors and helps an imprisoned warrior, Logan, escape from a brutal captor's dungeon. Despite the dangers they face during a time of rebellion, love blooms between Lindsey and Logan, but as an illegitimate son, Logan believes he can never have the woman he loves for his own. I greatly enjoyed reading Lindsey and Logan's love story. Lindsey is a strong, intelligent heroine, and Logan is rugged, appealing, and honorable. "Lindsey" is a terrific Scottish historical romance that blends a love story with adventure. | 5.0 |
| 8464 | WOWIE. Another great series from MLB. Keep 'em coming! | 5.0 |
| 8465 | Reviewed by JenBook provided by the publisher for reviewReview originally posted at Romancing the BookLet me start out by saying that I love Donna Kauffman. Her writing style and story telling skills just draw me in to the tale and just won’t let me go. And having read the first book in this series, Sugar Rush, and loving the community she was creating, I couldn’t wait to get started on Sweet Stuff.This story starts shortly after the Sugar Rush ends and features Riley who made a small appearance in that prior book. And from page one, I was in stitches laughing at Riley’s klutziness, perhaps because I could totally relate. But it also made her more believable. Yes, she’s an attractive women. But she’s also clumsy, not stick thin and a little awkward when it comes to dealing with a man she’s attracted to. And she’s also dealing with having been betrayed from her fiancee. As the story progressed, I found myself rooting her on and anxiously awaiting her “ah ha” moment so we could have our happily ever after.Enter into the picture Riley. He’s a famous author who has come to this small island community in South Carolina to clear his mind and work on his new novel. Little does he realize that his world is going to be shaken up when he meets Riley. Quinn is your typical romance hero… you know the type. They’re rich or famous (or both), quite handsome and sometimes just too good to be true. But that didn’t stop me from perhaps just falling a little in love with Quinn myself as I read his love story with Riley. His understanding of Riley and her insecurities, but his persistence with her when she’s keeping him at a distance just had me turning the pages.The plot of this book is really just the romance. There’s no grand mystery or bad guy in the wings. There are some minor subplots that enhance the story, but Sweet Stuff is all about the character development as they work toward their happily ever after. And I was honored to go along for the ride.As this book is part of the Cupcake Club series, we’re also treated with a couple recipes for the reader to enjoy. How does Reverse Caramel Apple Cupcakes or Sweet Peach Tea Cupcakes sound?I honestly can’t wait for the next book in this series, Babycakes, which will be released in October. The book does stand alone, but has characters from Sugar Rush do make appearances in Sweet Stuff, reading the series in order does make the experience a little more enhanced. | 4.0 |
| 8466 | Will read it again and again. Loved it!! I like this author so far. I hope she keeps it up. | 5.0 |
| 8467 | Love this book. I am reading it to learn about Divine Providence and rely completely on God. It is hard when your whole life seems like one struggle after another and your faith is shaken. I love this book so much. I'd like to order a few more copies to hand out as gifts. I am very blessed to have purchased this book and I cannot seem to place book | 5.0 |
| 8468 | I was reading for books at once and I finished this one first!I decided to start it because I didn't have my other books with me I'm glad I finished this book first I highly recommend this book | 5.0 |
| 8469 | Don is that lovable kind of person you know who drives you insane at the same time. It was a good read with the right amount of humor. Easy to get an image of each character. I enjoyed it and I will look for the sequel. I hope for some more wit! | 4.0 |
| 8470 | I've seen tv shows about MCs, but you always wonder if and how it's worse. This book gives you a glimpse of things you hope aren't true. It was a surprising twist that left me wanting, well more ... but feeling satisfied at the same time. | 4.0 |
| 8471 | I downloaded the Kindle book on a free promo and was happily astonished to find an involving, expertly written story. This guy knows how to write in first person and build scenes tangible enough for the reader to stand and look around in.Jacobi's prosthetic is a nifty, er, hook that differentiates him from the ex-cop detective pack. Thanks to Matthews's writing, I believed every move Jacobi made and every thought that he had--and he had plenty of deep ones. The psychic connections and miraculous occurrences at the end kind of came out of left field, but by that time Matthews had me so engrossed in Jacobi's angst that I bought into all of it.P.S. Butch is the best fictional cat since Damon Runyon's drunk dog-snatcher, Lillian. :D | 5.0 |
| 8472 | The Second Deadly Sin is set in northern Sweden and opens with the hunt for a wounded bear. When it is finally brought down, the hunters make a grisly discovery. The story then moves to the seemingly disconnected but equally horrific murder of a woman and her missing grandson. Prosecutor Rebecka Martinsson is initially assigned to the case but a less skilled but extremely ambitious rival manages to claim it for himself. Martinsson refuses to take a less important case and instead decides to take her vacation time. However, she can't let it go. She discovers there are threads tying the bear hunt and the murder together and that they may also be linked to other sudden and unexplained deaths.The novel alternates between Martinsson's investigations in the present and the story of the love affair between a young school teacher and an important mining official in the years leading up to WWI and the subsequent unsolved murder of the teacher. As Martinsson digs deeper, she begins to suspect that these events of the past are somehow related to those in the present and that, if she doesn't solve the case quickly, there will be more deaths.This is the fifth in this series by Swedish author Asa Larsson but it is the first I have read and it worked very well as a standalone. Larsson has a deft hand with descriptions of both time and place. Her forays into the past are very well written and seem likely to be true to the time period including her portrayal of the pre-WWI cultural and class values. The story is both intelligent and suspenseful and, like so many of the thrillers coming out of the Scandinavian countries, very dark. But it is with her characters where Larsson shines. She has created a group of memorable characters who are at once sympathetic and flawed and who make us care about what happens to them. Best of all, I never guessed who the murderer was until the big reveal at the end, something that happens too rarely. Definitely a high recommendation from me especially for fans of Nordic Noir. | 5.0 |
| 8473 | All I can say is wow I'm speechless I loved it that much and loved how it wasn't just about bdsm it was about relationships without boundary and finding trust and the missing part to both of them. I recommend to everyone that loves a good romance novel | 5.0 |
| 8474 | Very helpful on preventing, treating and coping with the lame horse. Anyone with horses should keep this book on their bookshelf and learn from it. | 5.0 |
| 8475 | Read all five books. Listen, some plot holes. This one seems to have more loose ends then the others. I can't discuss them without bring to revealing. Endings a bit to convenient. Not to sure how much our two human heroes contributed to saving the world. However, you cared about what happened to them, and lots of other characters which is the best thing. | 5.0 |
| 8476 | This was a disappointment after the first book. Once again, the second in a series is not up to the level of the first. | 2.0 |
| 8477 | I listen to Colin's radio shown on ESPN Radio on a regular basis. Colin is to radio what the late Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert were to movie reviews. I might not always agree with what Colin. But, I'm always interested in what he has to say. And, this is a very interesting book. | 5.0 |
| 8478 | This book satisfies that hunger for all things Zora. A fantastic foray into the ways our "pressures" really do mold us. Couldn't put it down! | 5.0 |
| 8479 | Ellington Darden provides a comprehensive and balanced discussion of high intensity training (HIT). Some form of HIT is really beneficial for strength and size gains. A lot of training modalities don't work as well when you reach 67 years old (like me) but modified HIT does work, even for an old f_ _k like me with structural issues. | 5.0 |
| 8480 | I received a copy via Edelweiss for an honest review.Before I begin writing my review, let me just make this very, very clear for you prospective readers: Lauren Oliver's Panic is NOT a dystopian novel. It is contemporary (set in the present time) and holds a handful of mystery and suspense, but there are not characteristics of it being a dystopian novel.I've found myself on the fence regarding Oliver's writing more than once. While I absolutely loved Before I Fall, which was her debut, I couldn't get through Delirium. As for Panic, I had quite a bit of mixed feelings. While there were moments that made me itch to continue reading the novel, other instances had me physically pushing it away. The pacing is irregular, but still good, and the concept of the novel is fantastic. But like with Delirium (at least for me), I felt like the idea was just a tad too large for Oliver to handle.The earlier stages of the novel were actually good, if not at times confusing, since the narrative tended to deviate from the norm, and I felt like sharing with you guys how I liked what I was reading so far (hence the pictures on my blog.) But as the story reached its halfway point, I started noticing little bits and pieces that were actually a bit annoying. It was so cool to see such intense challenges, and even a few terrifying ones that I couldn't really read because they freaked me out, but I felt like the dramatic subplots overshadowed the premise of the novel.Perhaps one of the most intriguing, and best choices in regards to this novel, was how the narrative was split into two characters, Heather and Dodge. These two personalities clashed on so many levels that I decided to just use it as a way to see how Oliver could manage a male character as opposed to a female character. I'm going to let you in on a little secret that I've come to realize after finishing this novel: Oliver can be great at writing powerful male protagonist with big personalities, but she struggles with the female characters. And before I have some of you telling me, "Oh but being weak is a characteristic in some characters," being written in a weak fashion does not mean it is a characteristic, it simply means that the character is hard to relate to and/or accept as a trustworthy voice of a story.Heather was, for me, slightly reminiscent of Lena and if you've read my review of Delirium, then you know that's not a good thing for me. Sure, she had a tough life, but she was so frustrating that I almost started yelling at her. Dodge, on the other hand, was a character that had a lot of fire in him. He was daring, almost callous in his descriptions, and I was frankly surprised that Oliver had it in her to introduce such an extreme character. But I liked him and I think he is perhaps one of the saving graces of this novel.The conclusion felt abrupt and a bit too easy. Things were left unfinished and I felt like the story was building up to this huge ending but what I actually got felt a bit lackluster. <SPOILER>Suddenly everything is fixed and everyone is happy? That makes no sense--it's like a chunk of the story was left out. Reality doesn't depict characters suddenly being ok with each other without hashing things out. </SPOILER>I'm curious to see what Oliver comes up with next. I'm hoping that in the future I'll have the opportunity to read something like Before I Fall again. I loved the near simplicity of how our actions affect not just our lives, but the lives around us. With Panic, it almost felt like it was the creation of someone who was trying a little bit too hard--and if that sounds harsh, I apologize, but I'm upset that something that started out so great, turned into a weird, weak, and confusing mess.I recommend this one for readers looking for a different kind of read. If you like contemporary suspense or mystery, you might like this. The point is, this is my opinion and I am not the voice for every reader. So, while I only enjoyed this a smidgen, others might love this one. | 2.0 |
| 8481 | Can't wait to read The Matchmaker now! Hilderbrand is such a wonderful author and I look forward to her books! | 5.0 |
| 8482 | As always, funny when appropriate, exciting as expected, and tender when needed!!! I'm really into this series and can't believe the amount of reading I'm doing. I'm on what I thought was the last book and what happens Craig Johnson puts out another new one...Yea!!!!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 8483 | Tyler was sent to Arizona to help bring the dude ranch back financially. He met Nell who would eventually own the ranch. The usual love/dislike and frustration dance begins like in all of Palmer's novels. I liked this story despite the predictability of a Palmer story, I've read it before and most likely will again in the future. | 4.0 |
| 8484 | Big Egg, and I Like Bugs were MUCH simpler books for my 5 yr old to read, this had too many words he had issues with and they havent been taught in school yet making it basically Mom reading the book for him, its still a great learning tool and I believe he will pick up on it, its just he is used to a certain amount of sight words, this books had larger paragraphs with bigger words. So it is OKAY. | 3.0 |
| 8485 | My son has had difficulties in dealing with women. As soon as I saw this title I had to purchase it for him. I did browse through it before giving it to him. It was not quite what I had expected - it referenced male personalities that did not appear to fit my son. | 3.0 |
| 8486 | I liked the play on a rescuing white knight being a rescuer in his day job. Usually a story about rescuing a grieving widow is redundantly common but this story was fun, fresh, and new. | 3.0 |
| 8487 | As the wife of another TBI survivor, I found myself nodding in understanding, with tears of shared memories sliding down my cheeks, over and over as I read this book.My husband was nearly killed when a large birch tree he was felling on our property 'kicked back' and swatted him like a fly. Like Al, he was air-lifted, close to death, to the nearest hospital trauma unit ... where I experienced much the same minute by minute, day by day nightmare Cathy describes so well.The first hours, wondering if your husband will live or die ... days that feel like weeks, weeks that feel like months. And then reality hits ... rehab is a battle not only for the TBI survivor, struggling to swallow, speak or sit up, but for the caregiver as they fight equally hard for every benefit, every extra day of covered services ... along with the constant trauma and stress of wondering what the future will bring.They call a severe TBI a 'life-altering event' for good reason. it forever alters the life of not only the survivor but of their main caregivers as well. This is a well written book, full of the realities of life with a TBI survivor, without exaggeration. | 5.0 |
| 8488 | I really enjoyed reading this book. The plot is interesting and well rounded. Trying to find the real You and happiness. | 5.0 |
| 8489 | After the war, Jackson, a confederate Civil War disabled veteran, goes north to live with his cousin and his wife because he doesn't want to return to the family plantation that Father had given to his younger brother, along with Jackson's fiancee. Trying to start a new life and a law practice, Jackson finds himself questioning all his southern values as racial situations seem to continually be thrown his way, along with an abused white women who needs to get away from her abusive older brother. Somewhat disturbing and violent at times, it's worth reading through to the end. | 4.0 |
| 8490 | I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.I found that I was unable to put this book down. I was reeled in from the first chapter and felt fulfilled by the time the last page came. I loved the characters - even though some I could personally...smack. They were all well developed; as was the storyline. I look forward to the next installment and other works from this author. | 5.0 |
| 8491 | Loved it but now I cant wait for the next book! talk about leaving you hanging! As all of James Patterson's books they are easy quick reads that get to the point. I love that about them. | 5.0 |
| 8492 | After reading "The Ex-pats" I was expecting something more I guess. Great premise, just sort of collapsed on itself in one of the least satisfying endings I have read in awhile. It does beg for a sequel. The author's writing style can seem a little pretentious and the flashbacks come without warning, nevertheless, he writes engagingly for the most part. I just wish some of the "plot twists" hadn't been telegraphed so early on. | 3.0 |
| 8493 | This book certainly has mixed reviews. Personally I enjoyed it and didn't mind that I really wanted to read the next book because of the cliffhanger ending.The characters were interesting and likeable and the story was entertaining with lots of twists. I agree that there could have been a bit more details instead of rushing to each new thing. The author definitely has a somewhat different style of writing than I'm used to, but I liked it.I can't wait to read the third in the series. | 4.0 |
| 8494 | This book is so powerful. As a parent or educator, it takes you on a step by step journey of the stages your child will encounter as he/she grows up. I learned so much. I would recommend this book to anyone who is going to have a baby. Be prepared. I wish I had read it before my child was born rather than years after. | 5.0 |
| 8495 | I just love these books! You can't read them and not laugh out loud. You'll enjoy every page of these books if you give them a chance. There are absolutely no sections that drag on and leave you wondering if it'll ever pick up. Turn the first page and hang on! | 5.0 |
| 8496 | What a charming and delightful storyline. The author did an excellent job developing this storyline and I enjoyed it very much. I enjoyed how the author developed the romance story between the two main characters and also how she tied in the secondary characters into the plot. This was definitely a five star rating book and I look forward to reading more stories from this author in the future. | 5.0 |
| 8497 | well what can I say....I liked it better than the first one. I like Greg and Melissa's story but I can't wait for Beck and See's story. or Maddox and Emmy's story either | 4.0 |
| 8498 | I just finished reading Chained by S.K. Fordham and I have to say that at first I had mixed feeling while reading it. I can usually see the path of the story line within the first few chapters. This was not the case with this book. There were times when the book seemed like it was moving very fast, and then times like it was moving real slow. This did not deter me. This book already had my interest.This is a different sort of read for me, but I would like to think that it came at a good time. The main plot is about a woman overcoming loss and learning to live again. Hard enough to do on a good day. Then you have a psycho that decides to start threatening her. Now your interest is even more piqued. I can say that I am actually glad that there will obviously be a next book. I did not want to see this one end.This book gets a 4 star rating from me. I had some minor issues with it (I think it is more a language difference thing), but overall, I found this book enjoyable and will be waiting on the next installment to be released. | 4.0 |
| 8499 | The story had a nice humorous edge that I enjoyed. A bit of a twist which made it surprising - and fun. | 4.0 |
| 8500 | This is my favorite since Changes. It had nice twists and lots of action. These dresden books are such a fun read. | 5.0 |
| 8501 | While I loved the effort put into the writing of this novel, my biggest complaint was that it was too long by far. I recognize the author's dedication to accurately portraying the historical development of both the personal and geographic account of events, but while this was a wonderful counterpoint to the story of Levi's younger life, it became very tedious around page 200 and bogged down much of the remainder of the book. | 4.0 |
| 8502 | Engaging from page one! The author knows well how to spin a tale. Love the book, and the characters are endearing. | 5.0 |
| 8503 | This was a pretty good read. I loved the story about the killings being tied to the radio station. Only drawback is that sometimes it got a bit wordy. Dialogue that went on & on that said the same things. But overall, a good story. | 4.0 |
| 8504 | I've done a review of this book on my blog, so I'll just say this: read it, you won't be sorry. | 5.0 |
| 8505 | An apocalyptic thriller that is revolves around change and catharsis, Rag Men develops like a blizzard; the snow falls slowly at first, but its intensity ratchets up engulfs those who stand witness.Rag Men revolves around the development of two men, Rooster and Ross, who are polar opposites; their stories parallel each other, and the craftsmanship involved in this component is indicative of Rocky Alexander’s ability to write a compelling story; the characters’ actions and attitudes are presented in stark contrast. We have two different stories in the same timeline, and these stories ultimately converge, as the reader would expect.The zombie scenario serves as the catalyst behind character development. We have your disaster scenario and the coping mechanisms of a population, though it’s reduced to a microcosm through the perspectives of two characters. Ross represents the moral dissolution that may be required to survive in such a scenario, while Rooster represents the chaos itself. There is a lot of depth in these characters, and further discussing their metamorphosis would spoil the novel.There are plenty of scenes that include graphic violence and some disgusting truths. Rocky Alexander provided several moments were survival skills and a degree of common sense betrayed an amount of painstaking care that was applied to this story. Fans of apocalyptic-survival scenarios will find plenty to love here. The zombies themselves are a serious threat; the amount of detail used to describe them heightens the tension, especially when Alexander uses the plague/germ idea to indicate that everything and anything can be dangerous.Ross’s iron will and determination made him a compelling character, especially during the unforgettable trek through a wintry land. We have the symbolic battle against nature in addition to an unnatural phenomenon, which nicely fits the two personalities that define this book.An excellent tale of survival horror that that will stick with you long after the story has ended. | 5.0 |
| 8506 | I love listening to Bob Olson interview people about the afterlife, so his book was no disappointment. I definitely recommend it. | 4.0 |
| 8507 | I have tried just a few of these very tasty recipes, as any one who has used Giada's recipes before, you know how good they are. I't nice to have this more healthy style foods, created by one of the best of Food Networks Stars!! Enjoyed every mouthful. Loved the pea soup!! | 5.0 |
| 8508 | I finished this book in two evenings. I really enjoyed the variation of writing style- letters and narrative. A good read. | 5.0 |
| 8509 | Claudia is in love with Adam, a man of science with commitment issues. One day, he asks her a special favor: go back in time, via his own invention, and change his destiny; a destiny that lands him in a wheelchair.How can she deny him this one thing? Her adventure back is eye-opening. Everything she thought she understood about their life together is upended.Time travel is a tricky subject. No matter how well explained it is, the potential paradox problems are too often glaring. So it takes a good story to make the reader forget all of that. Thus is the case here. I was caught up in Claudia and Adam's love story. What began as a light story quickly became more complex: some things are simply meant to happen, no matter how much we think changing them would improve our lives.Claudia is an endearing character; she's hurting from unfulfilled expectations--she thought she'd be a wife and mother by now--and fighting to get back what she thinks she's lost. Adam, who at first seems distant, comes full circle through the revelations of time travel. Thanks to strong emotions, it develops into a sweet (just the right amount, not overly sweet) romance.If you enjoy a romance with an interesting twist, I recommend The Time Traveler's Boyfriend.Note: I received a complimentary copy for review purposes. A positive review was not requested or guaranteed; the opinions expressed are my own. | 4.0 |
| 8510 | ​Keep Quiet was a page turning thriller! I always enjoy Ms Scottoline's stories and Keep Quiet was no exception. I was lucky to be able to read a couple of chapters before the book was published. So I knew I had to buy and read immediately! Allow some time for this one as you won't want to put it down. | 5.0 |
| 8511 | This book was not what I expected it to be....it was so much more! It was about forgiveness,redemption,and the grace and absolute love that God has for us. I loved it! | 5.0 |
| 8512 | This is one of those books that nightmares are made from. Defiently an adult read only. or PG 16. As scary as it was, I just could not put it down. | 5.0 |
| 8513 | TAKEDOWN TWENTYEvanovich's Stephanie Plum series is a guilty pleasure for me. I love these books. Always fun-filled, full of action, and loaded with real down-to-earth characters, these books are ones I always look forward to reading.Stephanie is still bounty hunting for her cousin Vinnie. She enjoys her job, but feels she is getting nowhere in her career. Stephanie wonders if it may be time to hang up her stun gun and hand cuffs for a different type of employment. She also feels the same way about the two men in her life, Joe Morelli and Ranger. While she feels as if she is 'practically engaged' to Joe, neither of them can make a commitment to each other and prefer to just keep exclusively dating. However, Stephanie has the hots for Ranger -- as do all of the women who lay eyes on him -- and the two worlds tend to collide.Murder is involved in this book -- elderly women are being found in dumpsters and Ranger is devoted to finding out who is responsible. Of course, Stephanie is dragged into the scenario and chaos, action, and fun abound. Then there are the bounty hunting situations that are always fun and different. The entire gang is back -- Grandma -- who is always hysterical -- Lula -- who is also always hysterical -- Morelli, Ranger, Vinnie, Connie, and a host of new characters that will leave you laughing. Even though you pretty much know where the road is going, the journey is fun and worth the read.My only wish -- along with others -- is that Stephanie would make a decision regarding the men in her life. However, I personally feel that this choice will not happen until the last installment of these books. Makes me wonder how many more books in this series Evanovich has up her sleeve.I definitely will be along for the ride. I love the characters, the situations, the dialogue, and everything about these books. They are light, easy to enjoy and read, and just down right fun. Yes, they are repetitive, yes, they are pretty much the same old same old -- but to me, this is life as it truly is. Take these books for what they are and just enjoy them.If you want some fun, start with ONE FOR THE MONEY and work your way up to the latest, TAKEDOWN TWENTY.Thank you.Pam | 5.0 |
| 8514 | This is an endearing tale of two brothers who just want to have a day of fun. Being the children of an alcoholic father places them at a disadvantage in society, through no fault of their own. Bette Stevens explores unspoken and often hidden prejudices that pervade society. Though the story is set in the 1950’s, one can still relate to the experiences that the two boys go through, as they still exist today. Look around you, there is poverty, bullying and misery marring our world. So, really nothing much has changed since then.Pure Trash is a heartbreaking story of innocence stolen, as the children do not understand the reasons for people’s attitude towards them. All they wanted to do was go out and have a day of fun. The book moved me tears at times, gave me goose bumps and made me angry at the cruelty of human beings. I look forward to reading the sequel. An exceptional book, Bette! | 5.0 |
| 8515 | After reading this book, I purchased the collection of the first three books. It will be enjoyed by people who enjoyed Angels and Demons. The author is knowledgeable about both psychology and archeology, both of which figure heavily in the books as well as an interesting amount of shared history by People of the Book. The twists and turns of the plot kept me reading. I found the books more enjoyable if I did not keep track of how close the end of the book was. | 4.0 |
| 8516 | Just awesome | 5.0 |
| 8517 | this book got me rom page one this was the first book that I have read by this author and she did not let me down.i read both part 1 & 2 n one day each so im waiting for part 3 do not take to long I hope rocko do not mess up everythingbut all n all this book was a good read | 5.0 |
| 8518 | This is a great compliment to Scott Hahn's earlier work, the "Lamb's Supper." If you are a protestant, a cradle Catholic, an intentional Catholic, a non-believer, you will enjoy this piece. Just keep in mind to have a bible at hand since it references a ton of biblical passages. An awesome read for the aspiring exegete and for those who enjoy sound biblical scholarly work. | 5.0 |
| 8519 | I love escaping into these books. they have adventure mystery humor just fun to read. waiting on the next book now | 5.0 |
| 8520 | Great read with much intrigue, suspence and character development. Could not wait for the next book of the trilogy.Coming out shortly. | 5.0 |
| 8521 | I find most recipes are available on the Internet, but this book is a good reference for those who do not access the Internet. | 3.0 |
| 8522 | Great characters with Christian values. Conflicts, tough decisions, interpersonal relationships...good and bad ways to deal with day to day problems with the ultimate --rely on the Lord to succeed. Love the Lewis/Clarke aspects of the story. I will be reading the other books in the series. | 4.0 |
| 8523 | This was a very interesting story set in an area that I am very familiar with. It is worth the read. | 4.0 |
| 8524 | The whole series is a wonderful read. You get so into the book, the end comes so quickly. A+ A+ | 5.0 |
| 8525 | I absolutely love this book, but I made the mistake of buying the softcover instead of the hardcover. The book separated from the cover the second time I opened it, and now I read it gingerly for fear that more pages will separate. That said, the pages and photos are huge and breathtaking. It has been an engaging book for both the kids and adults in our house. It would be a beautiful coffee table book too. It is well worth the money, but splurge for the hardcover. | 4.0 |
| 8526 | It isn't even solving the crime that really interests me. I enjoy the characters and their interactions with each other and the world. I hope that this is not the last of Cormoran Strike and the rest of the characters who bring to life such a well told tale. | 5.0 |
| 8527 | I was really in the mood for a paranormal/angel story and this book sounded like a good one, so I gave it a chance. Don't get me wrong, it is a good book, but there doesn't seem to be much of a paranormal story line, other than a few of the characters. Nothing seems to happen except for everything that she is going through in her school life. Grace is also hard to like, in my opinion. She does have a good side, but she is overly dramatic and has a bit of a temper problem that comes in the strangest of places. A lot of times she gets so angry over such a minor detail it just doesn't really make sense. I have to say though, I haven't finished reading the book entirely, I'm about 80% of the way through..and still waiting for the paranormal aspect to come through. For example (possible spoiler alert), her powers. We know that she is basically an empath when she touches someone, but that's it? Are there more powers? I would think there would be because of who she is..same with Quinten, what about his powers? And, Darius? Who is Darius? We don't learn enough about the other characters. The entire book seems to be about Grace, her drama and her friends. It's worth reading if you're not trying to read a book about angels, but if you are, you may want to find another book. All of that being said, I will finish it and I may read the sequel..with the hope that paranormal aspect will be brought out in the second book. | 3.0 |
| 8528 | Although the Navajo element was interesting as background and provided a view as to life around a reservation, with its cultural nuances, the story itself was very basic. There were limited twists, if any, and the ending left me feeling like the reading journey was uneventful. Disappointing overall. | 2.0 |
| 8529 | Ties seem like a basic must have fashion accessory, but Mark David takes a closer look and reveals the overlooked details. This book recounts the history of ties, what makes a quality tie, color fashion and even maintenance. The single best tip in the book is the five point, in-store quality test. This only takes seconds and will make sure you're buying the best. | 5.0 |
| 8530 | I really liked reading this one. Enough that I went and bought all her books of this series and will be following the rest. Calle really brought it together and I loved reading them. Thank you, Calle!! Great job. | 5.0 |
| 8531 | Paul Doherty has so many lines in the water. So many series. Why did I pick this one? I guess because I love the Canterbury Tales and the supernatural aspect of these novels makes them different from the excellent Hugh Corbett books. The downside is that, with so many irons in the fire, they come out irregularly and may never be wrapped up. If so, that is unfortunate, but doesn't keep the individual novels, which all stand alone rather well, from being well written and enjoyable. I also heartily recommend his Egyptian series. | 5.0 |
| 8532 | Kept me interested the entire time. Easy to keep reading til it's done. Can't wait to start the full saga but please don't let it go past the seven books | 5.0 |
| 8533 | It was Okay. I guess I'm so use to the Bradfords that I really just wanted more of them. I LIKED Rory and Conner but like I said I really just wanted more Bradfords I just kept waiting for the next scene with them. | 4.0 |
| 8534 | I have enjoyed this whole series and this book is no exception. The family stayed strong even with the drama that came along. I can't wait for more about the children. | 4.0 |
| 8535 | an excellent setup for the rest of the series.I read this out of order and it stands up well as a stand alone book. | 5.0 |
| 8536 | I loved Marco, he was brooding, hot and sweet. I liked Hannah at first but she did drive nuts at times. I understood since she went through a lot but at times I wanted to shake her. Love how we got to see more of Joss, Brayden, Ellie and the rest of the gang. It was like a family reunion. Awesome to see where they were at in their lives. | 5.0 |
| 8537 | An amazing ending to the trilogy. Everyone should read these books. The characters are so well developed that they become a part of you. | 5.0 |
| 8538 | The author does a good job developing the characters of the story. | 4.0 |
| 8539 | Daisies are Forever by Liz Tolsma is a historical fiction written during WWII. What drew me to the book in the first place was the beautiful cover art. Then I read the description.... and it drew me in to the story.I have to admit... this was a hard book for me to read. First, I think it was because I don't know my history as well as I should and so, quite a bit of the information was new to me. Second, it was hard because sometimes the story was just confusing. The main character, Gisela, was the one telling the story, but sometimes... I just could understand what she was trying to say or how what she was saying fit into the story. Also, some of the dialog seemed stale... it had no real emotion or creativity to it. There was also an overall lack of God mentioned. I was surprised by this on the one hand, but because of things I have recently heard from different authors, not at all surprised as it seems that publishing companies want authors to "tone down" the "christianese" and biblical references in their books so they can reach more people. Given that knowledge, the book works... it still has a Christian thread, but not so overwhelming and in-your-face that it would turn most people off.Overall, the story is beautiful and sad with a somewhat happy ending (it was WW2, of course, there was sadness). Gisela and Mitch are both brave, but circumstances often force them to question the decisions they make in the heat of necessity. They are drawn to each other as their journey continues, but there are stumbling blocks along the way -- fear, Kurt and Audra, and uncertainty about the future. Eventually, they each find the faith they need and with it the hope they need to survive the world at its darkest hour. | 4.0 |
| 8540 | I LOVED THIS BOOK! Thank you R K Liley for not letting me down! It was intense and yummy and YUMMY and heartbreaking and angtsy and yummy and sweet and just AHHHHH. *deep breath* Now.....bring on Mr. Wonderful!!!! | 5.0 |
| 8541 | This was a very enjoyable but quick read. The storyline was different but I liked the author's plot, I wish there had been more world building - if this continues as a series, it should be very enjoyable.Captain Willis Tayte us the leader of a group of Nion Warriors who patrol in space. They are from a superior planet and are responsible for seeing that races from other planets don't hurt or imprison, species from other worlds. On a routine mission they capture a ship piloted by Ben Objure a species that capture others to sell or even eat. After incapacitating the Ben Objure they look for prisoners and find a humanoid man who is chained and kept in horrible conditions, After freeing the captive they realize the ship is set to explode. Willis protects the prisoner at the risk of her own life.When they return to their ship, the search is on to find out who Vall is - that's the only name they can find for the man.Good premise, well written - I don't remember any grammatical errors. I like this author and look forward to more from her. | 4.0 |
| 8542 | As e-books go the grammar and spelling was better than most. The plot was interesting and the characters had depth. Worth the read. | 4.0 |
| 8543 | How nice to have James Salter back! He is always such a treat and everything he has ever written is well worth reading. | 5.0 |
| 8544 | Love the character names, interesting plots and easy reading. This cozy series is a pleasure to read and I very much recommend any and all of the books. | 5.0 |
| 8545 | I love this series and the cast of characters! This is Trey and Kailey's story. They live in the same town, go to the same college but meet on a plane going to Colorado for spring break. Trey is a ladies man but instantly is attracted to Kailey. Kailey knows all about his Man whore ways and keeps him away but can't fight it too long. Kailey is also afraid to get close because she knows her life is about to change due to family issues and don't want to drag Trey down that road. This book had me laughing and crying. Couldn't put it down, didn't want it to end! | 5.0 |
| 8546 | This true story wasn't the best I have read. It was interesting that a son would want to kill his mother and her boyfriend, both. It is also interesting that a wife would go along with all of the plans. | 3.0 |
| 8547 | I like it so much. I can read and see any time and any where. It fits for Kindle paperwhite. | 5.0 |
| 8548 | Great debut! Rated 4.5 stars.Lots of drama for such a little town. The author seems genuine, getting the nuances right regarding the characters and the environment. (Not that I would know really, but it sounds real!) This book explores the pressures of family (the weight of blood) and how it influences your reactions and choices. A lot of aggravation could be solved if they would only talk to each other truthfully -- as my grandfather always says, "there's no communication". It's a sad book that's written well. A certain important scene was very disturbing. I look forward to more books from this author.PS: I know it's a tiny town, but do women really still (in the 1990s)not get prenatal care from an OB and deliver at home? Why didn't Lila go to a hospital? Nobody in this book goes to a real doctor. Why don't people get air conditioners? And have you ever seen teens without cell phones? The ones in this story don't have any. But maybe there's no cell service where they live. | 4.0 |
| 8549 | Again, this is an irreplacable book in my field reference library. It is put together for easy reference and the pictures are very accurate. | 5.0 |
| 8550 | A "just for fun" book, but I've enjoyed all the McNally books. I like his supporting characters. The plot is good enough to keep me interested. I feel like I know Archy and his family, especially his father. And if he doesn't end up with Connie, I'll stop reading him! | 5.0 |
| 8551 | I have many, many books on this family. the pictures are great as well as the biography. fast, fast service | 5.0 |
| 8552 | INTERESTING. That's about all I could say about this book. It has taken me along time to read it as it's not what I usually read but now I can't wait to read the next book to find out what happened to the children. | 5.0 |
| 8553 | This is my first Rebecca Solnit book. It won't be my last. The writing is luscious. When Nick Flynn reviewed the book he said "This book is a gift....it will make your life larger". The book is so many things at once, psychotherapy, if you so choose, for the damaged among us, rest and comfort for all, and a reading delight. I have marked every page. Here is just one gem "Difficulty is always a school, though learning is optional". | 5.0 |
| 8554 | I'm not someone who would normally pick up a MC book, but, hey, this was Christa, so I knew I couldn't go wrong!Wow! New genre for me - loved it! Yes, it's gritty and real, but then again, so is the world we live in. Avery and Callan face life threatening problems, yet come out okay in the end. Callan may be a rough looking biker, but underneath he's a gent where his lady is concerned. This is a definite must read, especially for any Christa Wick fan! | 5.0 |
| 8555 | A story of 11 American prisoners held by North Vietnam in a prison called Alcatraz who tortured them and tried to break their resistance. While I don't support the Vietnam War and feel that Americans shouldn't have entered the war, one can't help be moved by these soldiers who worked hard to defy the torture and inhumanity that went into their imprisonment. | 5.0 |
| 8556 | This was a really cute story. Not something I would do, but that's "fiction" for you. Loved the characters and was surprised at the end. | 4.0 |
| 8557 | I did not enjoy this book. It had the makings of a good story, but so much time was spent on the "star" of the book whining and hating the "male" star, I couldn't stay interested. The book could have been a novella. | 3.0 |
| 8558 | I so love this series I feel like maybe their it more. Maybe just me wishing n wanting more. I don't know what took me so long but I'm glad I finally read it! But I like a the end the story from Christian veiw I would like the whole story from his point a veiw fifty shades crazy | 5.0 |
| 8559 | I love Terry Pratchett's Discworld series and this book is no different. Yes this is part of his young adult series, but is still quite amusing. | 5.0 |
| 8560 | Being a retired nurse I dont usually read medical books as I find them hard to believe but this one had its facts right and was well written and a very enjoyable read. | 5.0 |
| 8561 | I am very interested in stem cell research as I think it is such an amazing topic. I am glad I came across this book as it was a quick read that was packed with great info. If you want to know more about this topic then pick it up as you won't be disapointed. | 5.0 |
| 8562 | GREAT BOOK...I HAD LISTENED TO THE AUDIO TAPES YEARS AGO AND DECIDED TO READ IT AGAIN. SO GLAD I DID...NOW LOOKING FOR OTHER BOOKS THE AUTHOR HAS WRITTEN.DO NOT HESITATE TO READ IT...YOU WON'T BE SORRY! | 5.0 |
| 8563 | I enjoyed reading this last book in the Atlantis Word trilogy almost more than the first two books. The author is imaginative, and his style seems to me a cross between hard science fiction and fantasy. I look forward to reading more of his work! | 5.0 |
| 8564 | It did depict family relationships and generosity nicely. The first party confession approach was intriguing. A little predictable, mildly interesting and confusing ending | 2.0 |
| 8565 | My first, but was extremely turn on by this loving story of coming to grips with ones own sexuality. Love this writer, I recommend this talented story teller.Teresa Reinert | 5.0 |
| 8566 | I like western novels that resemble the old B Western type movies. I like the authors writing style having tried a couple of his books, but only rate this OK. Again the writing was good and there was a lot of action,(also Miller seems to have his way with the 2 legged fillies if you get what I mean) but it seemed to have a drifting storyline and lacked a real purpose. I guess you can say the story was for Miller to survive and a lot of people tried to prevent that, but I like to see more purpose for the actions written. OK at 3 stars. | 3.0 |
| 8567 | Great story about Kate and Luke finding their way in love and other relationships. Like how thus series, Dare Island, interweaves information from previous books while telling a stand alone story, too. Some language, but not much. Some explicit sex, but not meaningless to the story. | 5.0 |
| 8568 | What a twist of an ending! HM, really,,,,you are making me cray with the twists and turns you do this AMAZING series! Loved, loved the chapters froM Sean's head! Please please please get 14 out fast.Another wonderful installment of Sean and Avery. It will not disappoint you one bit. | 5.0 |
| 8569 | This is the first read for me by this author, she hasn't written that many books but she's certainly very talented. This story set in the twelfth century is a tale of love, murder and betrayal. Robert de Langley the Lion of Normandy is determined to regain his lands and properties back from a Norman knight William Montagne. While William is off to meet the king Robert takes his chance, and pretending to be delivering supplies he gains entrance to the castle which very quickly falls to him. Williams youngest daughter Jocelyn is brave and not the slightest bit afraid to stand up to Robert. Her two siblings Brian and Adelise are older. But Brian is with their father. Adelise although older and considered more beautiful than the dark and exotic Jocelyn, is reduced to constant bouts of crying leaving Jocelyn to deal with the invaders alone.Jocelyn had never been her fathers favourite, she was the child of his much despised second wife. In fact he treats Jocelyn little better than a servant. She's attracted to Robert, but when King Stephen hears of the escalating trouble he arrives and pronounces a solution. Robert will marry William's eldest daughter. But Adelise is horrified and runs away. So Robert is forced to marry Jocelyn.While this is really well researched and written, it's meant to be a romance and to a degree it is. But the author seems more preoccupied with the historical details happening at that period in history and the fight for the throne of England between King Stephen and Henry of Anjou (the future Henry II). I did like the two main characters but any problems between them were to quickly glossed over SPOILER...... Shortly after their marriage while Robert is staying elsewhere Jocelyn arrives and finds another woman in his bed. His excuse given to Jocelyn was "she was there and she was attractive, but I only thought about you" the matter was immediately forgotten, really! It was things like that I didn't like. But I still thought that overall this is a good book, more so if you're really into this period in history, as there's plenty of detail. | 4.0 |
| 8570 | I really liked the way they overcame all the challenges they faces. It kept my emotions were up & down. | 5.0 |
| 8571 | Will leave you frustrated and wanting more! Well played Jonathan Tropper, well played!Enjoyable read. Whitty twists with the characters. You will want to crawl inside and be friends with them! | 4.0 |
| 8572 | I wasn't sure what this book would be about when I read the review on it, but as always, Nancy Moser's writing is very believable. Her characters are people I think I've met and can easily identify with. I'd recommend her to anyone interested in a great read! | 5.0 |
| 8573 | I received this book in exchange for a review and Andrea Smith omg thank you!!!! I love the first book so I had to review this one too, i completely love this series, there is so much happening you are on the edge your seat with every twist and turn, unable to do anything else but read. I love how trace and lindsey's love blossomed and became the real love that she so deserved. I found myself laughing, getting excited, saying holy crap are u kidding me? and smiling. I cant wait for the next story this is a must read, it as an amazing ride. | 5.0 |
| 8574 | Mimi Strong delivers another funny, uncharacteristic, steamy romance!! Two to Tango had me needing to freshen up the downtown & LMAO!! This is not your typical Cinderella story but it does have a 29yr old dancer leaving one of her shoes for the 29yr old prince to find.......one catch is Skye thinks Charlie is the groundskeeper of a country club.These two have some super hot sexual chemistry & definitely keep things interesting. Skye however has some issues with trusting people & especially rich people. Throw in some crazy friends & situations along the way giving you a fabulous story!!Thanks Mimi for another great read!! Would love to read more about Duncan.....maybe a future book!! | 5.0 |
| 8575 | Really enjoyed this story and it was very well done as I could not put it down so anxious to see what unfolded next. Loved that part of the story took place in Nogales, AZ where I used to live. Also interesting to read about the border crossing issues. | 5.0 |
| 8576 | I'm still reading this book so I like it that much, but I feel like I've been reading it forever now and I'm only about 1/3 of the way through. I'll keep plodding on, because I'm interested in the history, but I wish that someone had ruthlessly edited out all the superfluous details!! Maybe, Robert Gates was an absolutely superb leader, but it's getting a little tedious to have him telling me that he was right and others were wrong at every turn. Maybe too, though, it is because he's an honest man that he doesn't want to leave out anything. You'll have to decide for yourself if you choose to read the book! | 2.0 |
| 8577 | Book was a little dry in places and I hated that Simon was once again screwed over but all in all satisfied with the series. | 4.0 |
| 8578 | I was expecting something totally different when I bought this book but was pleasantly surprised by it. I really enjoyed the characters and especially loved the epilogue! | 4.0 |
| 8579 | Will now look for the book on stilicho and look forward to the same book on belisarius. Good stuff, keep it coming. | 4.0 |
| 8580 | Great book. I kept bouncing out of it to go get the app that I had just read about. Excellent descriptions of the apps and I liked the information on keeping up to date with the changing apps that are available. Highly recommended! | 5.0 |
| 8581 | The book cover and title are magnificent, the contents are not. While readers who are new to the NYC culture will find the general details in the book somewhat interesting, I suspect that the more seasoned ones will conclude otherwise. I was drawn in by the possibility of receiving a broad understanding of what goes on in the "underground economy" of NY. Instead what I got was a narrow synopsis of the author's interaction with a few people in the world of drugs, prostitution, and porn videos.Though the author notes at the end of the book that this is just his memoir, the contents lack a lot of things that a reader would want to know- general information on the history of the NY underground, some stats on what the underground really consists of, greater details on the wealth/poverty divide, etc). Instead what we get is prolonged details of shallow events and conversations. The book seems more like one that (as the author implies a few times) was meant to keep him busy with a project at a difficult time in his life.One element that I felt uncomfortable with throughout the book was the author's statement that he needed to be non judgmental when interacting with the underworld. Odd to use ones profession and academia as a crutch when the kinds of activities that the people he interacts with are destructive to self and society. How does one walk away from human interactions like this as if it were an experiment/analysis conducted in a lab? Should one even do such experiments/analysis? Undoubtedly his work will inspire others to pursue the same line of investigation. But I would suggest that this is best left to the NYPD who surely have a much deeper grasp of the NY underworld and whose purpose is much more nobler - the maintenance of law and order in Gotham. Maybe the NYPD should write a book on the NY underground! | 2.0 |
| 8582 | An amazing collection of short stories that will make you read all of Michener's later works. As a 20-year Navy retiree, I saw all of these characters at one time or another. | 5.0 |
| 8583 | Interesting read concerning how the SEC conducts investigations. Purely fictional, but entertaining. Keeps you on the edge of your seat to see how the main characters stay out of trouble. | 4.0 |
| 8584 | Dealing with a child with anxiety is not easy task. Anxiety can be either from nature or nurture which means it can be biological or physiological. Children with anxiety is often due to separation. Particularly when they are very young. When they are away from their parents for too long they get anxious and so the book recommends to limit the time parents spend apart from their children.There are many more important things that I have learned and that you will be able to learn from this book. The book has ten chapters but you can still read it in one day even if not in one sit. | 5.0 |
| 8585 | An enjoyable time travel story with well thought plot twists, and a nicely researched subject. This was recommend by Natasha Johnstone, at Nat's Book Nook, and she served me well. Looking forward to reading John Heldt's next one. | 5.0 |
| 8586 | I enjoyed this book! The story was good to read. Harriet's obsession with a married man was a little annoying and made her seem weak. Otherwise it was a good read. | 4.0 |
| 8587 | Becoming Quinn is a prequel to the Jonathan Quinn series by Brett Battles. Quinn was a rookie cop, Jake Oliver, in Phoenix, AZ. He hadn't been on the force long when they are called to a crime scene. Jake is extremely observant and notices evidence not found by others at the scene of the crime. With his keen scense of logic he is able to actually identify those involved in the murder and cover-up.Jake lands himself smack dab in the middle of a government sanctioned murder. Durrie, the cleaner for this job, recognizes a great talent in Jake. Kidnapping Jake, over a period of days, he tells him who he is and works for. Durrie sees that Jake has the raw talent for becomming cleaner.Is murder as cut and dried as Jake believed as a rookie cop? Does it make it different if the hit is sanctioned for the good of the country?Becomming Quinn is my first book by Brett Battles but certainly won't be my last. I am looking forward to the adventures of Jake as he becomes Jonathan Quinn. | 5.0 |
| 8588 | Do take the time to read this book it has real people, with problems you can identify with, you will cheer and weep with them and when the book ends? You want more, this is the sort of book one can bit into and well have a grand time with! | 5.0 |
| 8589 | buy all 3 books to enjoy the whole series of books and perfect gift for a friend or conversation starter | 5.0 |
| 8590 | This should be required reading for every one of us. I agreed with the total possibility of the world as described. What a fantastic articulation of what can be done. | 5.0 |
| 8591 | I was kind of disapponted. Thought Ms. Ronstadt would reveal more. Great voice not great author. It is tragic what has happened to her now. | 2.0 |
| 8592 | A somewhat different storyline fron J.D., but enjoyable reading altogether. Would recommend it highly as I would all of the Dallas series. | 5.0 |
| 8593 | Excellent POV! Not like the others u have read. Drew was such an ass thru out this book I wanted to slap Morgan myself!!! He came thru for her at the end. Was said to hear about Dawson I hoped he found his happy ever after. | 5.0 |
| 8594 | As I kept reading I was waiting for it to make sense. The characters were not fleshed out and I never felt an emotional connection. The ending just made me angry | 2.0 |
| 8595 | Science not so good.Characters I could care less about.Writing style needs practice.Plot yeah, kinda.Action oh boy, there's a bunch of action.Quick read with a story that moves from point A to Point B in a mostly credible fashion. | 2.0 |
| 8596 | Love books by Sally Wright, especially the Ben Resse mysteries. Pretty sure I"ve read all of them and hopefully she'll write more. Great mysteries. | 5.0 |
| 8597 | This is quite the impressive little resource tool. Cohen offers a great deal in this book. We don't just read simple ideas of characters, nor does it focus on the basic characters we all know (heroes & villains). We learn backgrounds and motivations, very detailed descriptions. He goes in depth to every type of character you can think of, organized into some wonderful categories--occupations, age groups, personalities. This is a book that you will turn to time and time again. It is full of so many prompts; you won’t be able to stop creating those ideas! | 5.0 |
| 8598 | This was a cute story. I enjoyed it most of the time. Sometimes I would be saying" WHAT"...Some of the plot was silly, but than I had to remember this was a story about young people. This is not a stand alone book it leaves off in the middle of the story line, so if you don't want to buy the next book don't read this one. | 4.0 |
| 8599 | This is third in the series of which four were out when I read it. I very much enjoyed the different twists on time-travel used, although each book is so short that they are almost more like episodes in a single novel and each ends in a cliff-hanger of some sort. Ms Tru does a good job of tying up loose ends, although you may have to wait until a later novella for it to happen. I will be waiting for the next episode to be released. | 4.0 |
| 8600 | Book 2 of the Driven trilogy is an emotional ride. I read a lot, hundreds of book s a year, and there have maybe been a handful of books that have made me want to pause, that scared me because I was terrified for the characters and where their story would end up. I am in love with Rylee and Colton. I am in love with this story. I can not wait until March for book 3! | 5.0 |
| 8601 | it was hard to get into, but got better towards the end... the main character, Shade, is really weak throughout the story and I hope thAt she is able to find herself in the second book. | 4.0 |
| 8602 | This book is a good follow up to sweet home. I like hearing the guys POV. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author. | 5.0 |
| 8603 | Liked this book but found it a bit to short the idea was well thought out and I guess there will be others in the series | 4.0 |
| 8604 | I would recommend this book to people that enjoy a good mystery that isn't gory or overly violent I liked it quite a bit. | 4.0 |
| 8605 | This was not what I expected and all I can say is wow. How the author came up with this story line is something I may not want to know. You can read other reviews to find out the basics I won't go into that other to say I read them but I was bored and needed something to read and price was in my budget so I gave it a try. I'm sitting here trying to explain how really twisted this was without offending anyone but I can't figure out how. I have read so many Darcy love stories because I love the characters so much. What I find hard to believe is what happens to the men in story. I may have missed the humor of it so I'm sorry I just didn't get it. Now when I think of Mr. Darcy, Bingley and Hurst I can't get this out my head and let's not forget Mr. Collins! If your up for a bit of twisted humor this is your book otherwise just don't. Sorry to the writer I have enjoyed the other books. | 2.0 |
| 8606 | i READ THROUGH THE WHOLE THING BY FORCE TO SEE IF IT WOULD END UP BETTER BUT IT DIDN'T. YECK | 1.0 |
| 8607 | Other than a severely abrupt ending, I liked the story. It was exciting, imaginative, and creative with cool elements that I look for in fantasy. I have to admit, at times I wasn't sure what type of breed the characters were either. I think it was about faeries, but maybe some kind of werewolves too. It didn't even matter that I wasn't sure, I was too busy following along with the important parts to the story. Would the prince get coronated? Would Kailen die? I had to know. Well, I never did find out, I'm sure that's in book 1, but I aim to keep reading Mortal Enchantment to learn the answers. | 3.0 |
| 8608 | A must read if you like suspense. It's hard to stop reading because you just don't know what to expect. The author's detail was exceeptional. Gave you the feeling of being right there in the caverns. So easy to imagine what the areas looked like. Really good story line and good start to keep you interested. | 5.0 |
| 8609 | I read this book for a book club. I love the cover and thought the idea was one that could have real insight into a troubled boy's journey through unfortunate circumstances. Instead, I could care less about this boy and found him and his loser friend, Boris, annoying. The inner monologues that go on for way too many paragraphs, found me skipping forward many times. Then the plot, which could have has some interesting twists, instead plodded...PLODDED...along until the outcome became pretty much what I anticipated. I haven't finished yet, only a few pages left and I am forcing myself to finish. | 1.0 |
| 8610 | If we had not read this book for our book club, I"m not sure I would have discovered it. It's well written and an engaging story, and well worth a read. | 4.0 |
| 8611 | This is an engaging, interesting, thoughtful book by a former atheist who gradually, kicking and screaming, converts to Catholicism. A well-told conversion story with depth and humor. | 5.0 |
| 8612 | Good beginning to a new series that I look forward to continue to read. I think anyone who reads it will enjoy it. | 5.0 |
| 8613 | Seriously, I have yet to read a book by Kristen Proby that I haven't LOVED! This was just another great story about the Montgomery clan! Can't wait for the next book even though I'll be crying my eyes out when this series is over! | 5.0 |
| 8614 | I am not saying that this is not a good read, it truly is. It just leaves a mark with me. | 4.0 |
| 8615 | Good, both the mystery and the psychology are spot on. It is also a wonderful tour of the beauty and history of the Shetland Islands; should be a real plus for tourism. | 5.0 |
| 8616 | This story takes you on an adventure with an Anne Oakley heroine and a stuffy city boy. Put an abandon baby in the mix and they both learn what is important. | 4.0 |
| 8617 | Or tarts, or flans, or whatever you want to call them - there's something magical about these delicious creations, something that makes people stop in their tracks and ooh and aah. Pies are, without a doubt, showstoppers, a sure-fire way to impress anyone. Barb takes you through making a basic crust and them wows with a great array of classics, from traditional apple pie to lemon meringue. Each recipe also has a photo, which will have you drooling. I highly recommend this book! | 5.0 |
| 8618 | This book could be anyone of us and in many cases it. Home-life sucks so we look for other things that will/seems to make us happier. Good friends even though you've moved and lost contact they're still there when needed. | 5.0 |
| 8619 | 9-11 was a big milestone - much like the Challenger explosion, King's assassination, RLK & JFK assassination. Hugh's book brings back the feelings of the day. Well written, vivid imagery, and a well-woven story. Classic HHowey. | 5.0 |
| 8620 | This is an interesting book which helps one understand some of the intrigue behind the naming of some of our states. | 4.0 |
| 8621 | Orange Blossom, A Flowering Novel, Sarah Daltry.Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews.I loved Jack and Lily in the first two Flowering novels, they'd been through so much drama and despair, and finally found happiness together, so its was great to catch up and see how they were getting on in their lives.As always there are problems, that's real life isn't it – it's not some sweet world full of rainbows and gold coins...but one where even with the best of intentions life gets in the way. Jack's on the home stretch of studying while Lily still has a couple of years to go, and they're wondering where they go from here. Whatever happens they want a future together but then Life throws that spanner in. Poor Jack – something happens that's a nightmare for him and spirals him into despair again, and Lily and Alana need to help him get back out of his depression. Its something they've all feared with Jack's history and it has a huge impact on all of them.This is really sensitively done and handled. Having been in a similar depression in the past I can relate to the musings on suicide. Falling from a height – con= may not die but just end up worse off. Drowning = tough to do, takes time. Drugs = which ones, how many, and would it again leave worse off from other damage if failed. Bleeding = needs clear action and takes time. All these thoughts are familiar to anyone depressed, and when they crop up in the book they make it feel so so real.Lily, she's so in love but struggles to help Jack, but is determined she won't let him down. She loves him and just wants to help him work through this and be with her. He's convinced he's not good enough, and she needs to make him understand he's all she wants. I felt for her, so upset in this book over things she couldn't control.Its not all doom and gloom though, but shows how to shine a light through that darkness and follow it. Its a perfect ending and I look forward to the next book with them in, Ambrosia.Stars: Four and a half. Tough, gritty read at times, real life, real drama but thankfully real love too and that wins through.ARC supplied by author | 4.0 |
| 8622 | There were so many missing words and/or grammar issues. Both stories were quick reads, that's a plus, but both were not interesting. The first was just over the top and not in a good way. I'm all for the teacher/student thing and find it sexy as hell. I wish it was better. The second had so many weird exchanges I couldn't get into it. | 2.0 |
| 8623 | Very intriguing story. The cast of characters was very interesting and fit well together. There were times when it was hard to tell who was telling the truth . | 3.0 |
| 8624 | I have read every single on of Monica's books and still have not read a one that I couldn't totally immerse my self in the characters and time warp/character warp myself. Love, love love this series! The only disappointing thing is the wait for the next book to come out. | 5.0 |
| 8625 | Not a dull moment was in this book. This book was well written with surprises and lots of excitement. The characters were vivid. Also I enjoyed some history lessons along the way. | 5.0 |
| 8626 | This is a very well written novel with twists and turns that keep it interesting from start to finish. Having the main characters facing their troubles with God makes this an especially worthwhile read. | 5.0 |
| 8627 | another great book to the Shelby series she never disappoints. I just love the suprises around every corner keeps u thinking and guessing | 5.0 |
| 8628 | The storyline was like nothing I have ever read before. It was fantastic. The story and the characters were again, incredibly well written. I really enjoyed the physical, psychological, and emotional twists and turns of the story. It's a refreshing and amazing new look on a common phobia with a wild and unforgettable ride that will keep you entertained, intrigued, and addicted from beginning to end. I highly recommend this story to any who love a creepy and twisted story that will entice and lure you to keep reading, though I do admit that this book is not for the faint of heart. Not at ALL what I was expecting...but what a powerful read! Suspenseful and full of twists and turns, masterfully written. | 5.0 |
| 8629 | 4 Stars~arc was given to me in exchange for an honest review~Knox:"Wasn't there some saying about never trust a skinny chef? Well, never trust a beautiful sex-addiction counselor either. Or perhaps it was that I didn't trust myself around her."Let me start out by saying, WOW what a freaking cliffhanger. I mean come on really? I will definitely be reading book two for sure. When I break follows the love story of Knox and McKenna. Knox is a sex addict, though he won't really admit it. He is basically mandated to go to counseling for his problem. McKenna is leading her first group of sex addicts. When these two meet it's like a bolt of electricity ignites. The connection between them both is instant. Know seriously gives me butterflies, he doesn't love a bad boy that needs to be saved?McKenna:"The crazy thing was, when I was near Knox that painful ache in my chest vanished. It was like his presence alone had some strange impact on me. I could stop worrying and planning my next move. I could just be. It was a feeling of total relief. Maybe the craziness of his life balanced out own."Our hero and heroine both have experienced great loss and heartache in their lives. They actually need one another more than they realize. This book was beautiful written. It is in both character's POV, which is one of my favorites because we get to swim inside both of our main character's brains. I love Knox and his love for his brothers. McKenna is a constant do-gooder. She is always helping and saving people which is admirable. She is a very likable person. This book was super easy to get into and it was a quick read. I just was not happy with the ending, but hey at least we are getting a second book! | 4.0 |
| 8630 | Tris is amazing. She's human, and that's what I love. Her doubt, her strength, and her love. Watching her overcome, the choices she makes is so compelling. | 5.0 |
| 8631 | I love historical mysteries, maybe especially a well-told medieval, which this basically is. I like the lead, and watching the developing dynamic with his "sidekick"... and the herbalist (sorry, I'm not good at remembering names) adds a touch of medieval CSI! However, if whodunnits are the modern-day version of medieval morality plays, this one teaches a sadly realistic lesson about the difficulty of achieving full, true justice. Also, the secondary mystery, about the child-killer, barely progresses past the prologue stage in this installment. (It's been a bit of a while between my reading it, and posting my review, so I can't recall how good the editing was -- which means only that it wasn't abysmal.) | 4.0 |
| 8632 | I read this story in a few hours, so it is very short. It also feels very rushed and the progression of events does not feel right. That is probably my biggest issue with this read. I enjoyed the book, but I wanted more. The story needed more. I loved the h and H. Two amazing characters. I felt the love for them. The content is disturbing, as the warning says. The h is taken, gang raped, beaten, tortured, disfigured and other things are done to leave her for dead. I will say this...I was glad the author did not give us it as it was happening. I didn't want that detailed. What we do learn about what happened to her was horrific, but the author gave it to us in pieces. I was glad she did it that way. The h is just one strong, amazingly determined woman. The H, her doctor, was an amazing man. Wow, we all need a Dominic. I guessed the twists as soon as the other characters were introduced. Therefore, it was not a big twist for me. It was predictable. This story had the potential, for me, to be a 5* read. It needed to be longer to let it progress in an appropriate manner. The relationships needed to be built more slowly. The other conflicts needed more attention. The epilogues for each convicted assailant was interesting, but I felt it was not enough of me seeing justice for the h. I especially wanted to see what happened to the "ring leader." I also wanted to see some of the beautiful moments from the H and H in the epilogue in a bit more detail. Again, I enjoyed this read. If it were a little longer, more detailed, and more developed it would have been a home run. | 3.0 |
| 8633 | I loved this book, I wished it never ended. I had never really considered how privileged Moses was and the faith of his parents. It greatly illuminates this man's life and I highly recommend a most thoughtful and well written read. | 5.0 |
| 8634 | This is a well researched, breathtaking look into the familial aspects of "The Great War". A highly recommended historic novel. | 5.0 |
| 8635 | I love this series and this book did not disappoint. This story took you on a journey of love and life through the past, present and future. This book has you falling in love with all the badass bikers and wanting to be a part of the Hells horseman family. This book had me laughing and crying. Must read for any MC or Madeline fans! | 5.0 |
| 8636 | I have learned so much from this book..I think everyone who is just starting out should read this and enjoy.. ¿ | 5.0 |
| 8637 | The cards can be marked on and still maintain their stiffness, which is about the same as a baseball card IMO. I tried to run it in my deskjet printer, but it would not take, which I thought that may happen due to the glossiness and the size.I found printing on labels and attacking them to the card works best for me. | 5.0 |
| 8638 | Move over Hunger Games and Divergent, there is a new kid on the block and it promises to keep the interest level at an all time high.Time is spent developing the early storyline so you really know what life in the Dark Zone is like. Then you find out about The Carnival - a game provided by the Frontier ( the area with heat and electricity separated from the DZ by a huge wall) where DZ people are given a chance to win electricity for their families by winning the hand of one of four candidates in marriage.But things aren't really as they seem in the Frontier and Star and Phoenix find themselves facing more danger than they have ever faced before. Can their love endure circumstances that might make them choose to marry someone else and more importantly will they be able to face the coming darkness?This book was terrific. I loved every minute of it and actually groaned when the end finally came. It was stimulating and exciting and had a great storyline. I would definitely recommend it to YA and NA readers as well as anyone who is just looking for a really good book to read. I even recommended it to my 70+ year old father.* I received a copy of this book in return for my honest and frank review * | 5.0 |
| 8639 | The story is definitely erotic and interesting. The only question remaining at the end of the is simple. Will the wife ever be able to do without her brother-in-law or will two marriages eventual dissolve. | 4.0 |
| 8640 | Book two of Liz Talbot PI . This was a great book, plenty of mystery to keep the pages turning. I am looking forward to Susan Boyer' s next book. Written with a mixture of suspense and humor. | 5.0 |
| 8641 | 1. Jet returns to what counts as home for a few minutes of apparent normality...2. Only to be attacked by bad guys whom she reduces to bodies...3. Then goes on a book-length hunt for whoever sent the baddies...4. And succeeds; but wait, there's more!Add in contrived deaths of loved ones, even more contrived re-appearances of other loved ones, and you have another JET book.I've enjoyed the series so far and it deserves better than my 3-star rating here, but this is my last book. Too formulaic at this point. | 3.0 |
| 8642 | This was a very good book. Started slowly and built momentum all the way til the end. One of the better books that I have read in several months! | 5.0 |
| 8643 | Loved this story. Just couldn't put it down. I can't wait to read "Generation M"! Abby is such a strong herorine a big heart. | 5.0 |
| 8644 | Stress discussed in many forms, and tools to manage it.This is fairly extensive, well written book, that aims to help...and in most cases succeed. So give it a go, you have only stress to loose;) | 5.0 |
| 8645 | Being an avid reader, it is rare that a book's story arc takes me by surprise. In Jasinda Wilder's outstanding Alpha, I found an exception.Alpha was riveting, captivating, enchanting and sexy. I was enthralled and spellbound from beginning to end because of the originality of plot, the character development, pacing, and the sizzling sex scenes that were truly masterpieces.Written in first person in the heroine's POV, time was taken to establish the intellectual, emotional and physical draw between the Valentine Roth and Kyrie St Claire. Thereby making the attraction credible and completely believable. I love that Wilder took time to establish that, all the while providing tantalising sensual tension. Her books are downright sexy, but it's not all about the sex. Alpha was all about the journey to love against the odds. The impossible relationship possible. Not a neatly tied bow of sunshine & roses. Two untrusting, isolated souls finding completion, trust, connection.You will love the characters. You will love the strength of the heroine, her intellect, her natural charm and beauty, her intuitive nature, all untarnished by her dilapidated life circumstances. And the sensationally sexy Hero? I loved the man, and not just his exceptionally talented tongue. Cough. (Even the first kisses will leave you breathless.) His intensity, his charm, his patience, his passion for Kyrie, his humble arrogance, which I know sounds obscure, but that was Roth. He was untrusting, yet devoted: a contradiction. The pairing? Shouldn't make sense, but they did. True compatibility.I now have another favourite Jasinda Wilder chapter. Chapter 10. Chapter 10 of Alpha. Wow. Mind you, then there was 11 & 12...And then the twist. Of all the scenarios I'd imagined, the actual incident was unexpected. But it was also handled so well; intelligently, logically, credibly.This was a book I would read again. In fact, I read it twice before this review. Completely enamoured. Make sure you wait for the bonus scene at the end. Not. To. Be. Missed. Yum.Thank you Mrs Wilder for a skilfully constructed story, a breathtaking escape from reality, believable, wonderful characters, and erotic, jaw-dropping schmexy. To readers: Enjoy devouring Alpha. | 5.0 |
| 8646 | I'm sorry to post a downer. Ordinarily I love Phillipa Gregory's books. This one just churned on and on. Maybe it was all the rain that fell during the time she spent in sanctuary that drowned my interest. I never developed a true love for poor Elizabeth. Maybe you will. | 3.0 |
| 8647 | I downloaded this book expecting a good romance what I got was some very sad stories and and a cliffhanger, now that part really ticks me off, if I had known that I would not have downloaded this book, the story is good and the slow build up of the romance is nice and I like the brothers, but a cliffhanger book just ticks me off and that is why I gave it a three rating. | 3.0 |
| 8648 | It was interesting to find out how new some of the procedures in the book are. It could have been organized better, but I enjoyed the subject matter. | 4.0 |
| 8649 | Rose is a typist in the local police precinct. It is 1923, and Rose records testimonies that no women should have to hear. With Rose's background as a orphan, being raised by nuns, and having to work hard for everything she has, she takes nothing for granted and follows all the rules of society. That is until Odalie, the new typist at the precinct walks into her life. Odalie lives in a fancy hotel, has men falling at her feet, and gets everything she wants with a wink of her eye. Rose immediately falls under Odalie's spell and their friendship turns Rose into someone she no longer recognizes.Now, I have to stop here, after my brief synopsis of the book and tell you that I did not finish the book. I tried. I gave it several hours and days. I got to Chapter 9 and page 130 and I just couldn't go any farther. This doesn't happen to me very often because I really feel like I am a pretty good judge of "book character". But, this one just didn't do it for me. I was bored and felt like I was forced to read. I have a "rule" that if I'm not enjoying my reading, I need to quit the book because I have too many other books to read.So, with that in mind, I can only offer you that hundreds of other people have LOVED this book. There are rave reviews for THE OTHER TYPIST. There are also several others who have felt the same way I did. But, as a book blogger, I am not going to lie or tell you that I liked something when I didn't. It just didn't work for me.Some things I did like though were the author's character descriptions. I had no trouble imagining Rose or Odalie, the Sergeant or the Lieutenant Detective, or Dotty and Helen from the boarding house where Rose lived. Rindell's details of the 1920's, the expectations of women, and descriptions of those trying to break out of those expectations depicted an era that showed how difficult it was for Rose to find a way to fit in. Even though I couldn't find a way to be interested in the story, I found several quotes from the book that I enjoyed.If it were not for the fact that they need so much typing done and cannot do it themselves, there would be no women employed at all. The typewriter is indeed my passport into a world otherwise barred to me and my kind. Page 3So it's strange to me that with Odalie, I suddenly found myself breaking the rules I had once held in such precious regard....The thing about rules is that when you break one, it is only a matter of time before you break more, and the severe architecture that once protected you is destined to come crashing down about your ears. Pages 119-120THE OTHER TYPIST has also been optioned for film produced by and starring Keira Knightley. I would actually be interested in seeing the movie. | 1.0 |
| 8650 | I enjoyed this story. Well thought out and written, it tells the story of 'nobody' Kira Moore. She's untalented in a world where virtually everyone is telepathic...Or so she thinks. Just imagine her surprise when she discovers a new side to psychic powers that she never realized existed.I don't give away plots. But this has great action and intrigue you'll love.Well done Susan Quinn. | 5.0 |
| 8651 | Losing my lifelong faith about a year ago made this book, at times, difficult to read. The story was very good and it kept me coming back for more.... and then the angels would come. My heart ached for the time when this would have been encouraging to me. Though I realize that part of the book was from the author's imagination, it too was now my imagination and not my hope. I liked the way the book came full circle. For those who enjoy faith-based reading, this is a winner. | 5.0 |
| 8652 | True to Liane's style, she really makes you think about things from all sides of the story! I liked this book a lot and plan to recommend it to my book club! May even have a hypnotist come! | 4.0 |
| 8653 | BTW, saying that the Dan Gordon stories are realistic isn't taking away the James Bondish hint in his character. This isn't the John Le Carre style of realism. It is reasonably fast paced. But the character is very real seeming, undoubtedly a reflection of his creator who has his credentials as an espionage agent.The story itself is quite engrossing with the question as to whether the supposed defector is for real or instead is a plant.This is indeed a rewarding read for espionage fans. | 5.0 |
| 8654 | Was unhappy with the pictures. It just in my opinion was a little "too much". I threw it away. I just didn't like how revealing the pictures were. The cover says it all. Just my opinion. | 2.0 |
| 8655 | Finding Fey is a wonderful collection of poems and stories that lure the reader into a fantasy world full of fairies and dragons.Not necessarily a read to me book for the very young, it is okay for middle grade and above. Let Ms. Collar lead you into a world where you can forget your cares. Just be careful because not all fey are good. | 5.0 |
| 8656 | We often hear of the dealings and struggles the airlines deal with almost daily. This author's story, while basically fiction, does offer some revealing scenerios that might be very close to reality. | 5.0 |
| 8657 | Seriously, I was really upset because I am so in love with the With Me in Seattle series, I didn't want to read any other series of books from Ms. Proby. I didn't read any of the teasers,etc. I was just so closed to the idea of a new series!! I finally broke down and bought the book and now I'm like, wth!! I should've paid attention!!! This book was hot with a capital H! As always, wonderful writing, beautiful plot and sexy characters. Some of the dialogue is funny as well and will have you cracking your side laughing. Excellent work Ms Proby. Can't wait till the next one!! | 4.0 |
| 8658 | Nabila stepped it up in this one I think. Both in terms of writing, art, and the message being sent. All slight improvements over the first book, which is saying something because I absolutely adored book one. There is just something really amazing about this author and the way they deliver this kind of information. As an adult I was sucked into the story and I couldn't leave it until there was no more story to read. It left me thinking about our world and what we do to it. It makes me a little sad. I hope children everywhere get a chance to read this, especially while the wonders showed in the book still exist. I hope they can read it as an adult and the same could be true.These are the types of books that inspire young ones to become marine biologists, or exploration, archaeology, etc. These are the types of books that inspire them to get a higher education in a field that hardly anyone goes into anymore. For that alone I want to give it 5 stars... and then another 5 because it's done it in what I consider such an amazing way.Thank you Nabila, for another amazing book. Keep writing, because they are fantastic. | 5.0 |
| 8659 | Most boring book I have ever read - I have no idea why it is widely considered so great - yuch | 1.0 |
| 8660 | I am a huge fan of what Mariano Rivera did on the baseball diamond, and how he carried himself as a human being as well. This book did give me some insight into what helped make him who he is/was. I enjoyed the baseball aspects, but it was a bit too religious for my taste. I also found the writing awkward and a bit choppy. | 3.0 |
| 8661 | The way one this book continued didnt follow the strong book content from the first one. This had me skipping most places trying to get to the good parts. The brief summary in front of the book told the whole book in a couple of pages.I wanted more but i still enjoy her books | 3.0 |
| 8662 | The writing is fine, the subject is offensive to me personally. I know that So Flo has this seamy side, but I didn't need so many graphic descriptions. I deleted it from my Kindle. | 1.0 |
| 8663 | This review applies to "Space Vengeance", book three in the Scrapyard Ship series as read on Kindle.In my previous review on "Hab 12", I indicated the Author was vacillating entirely too much between actual "Sci-Fi" and Fantasy, and should tighten-up his story-telling; this he has failed to do, and in fact has grown worse."Science" entails the study of known, provable phenomena; whereas "fantasy" does not. "Science-Fiction" postulates scientifically POSSIBLE phenomena which does not yet exist, but may at some point in the future should our scientific knowledge make it so. Too much of what Mr. McGinnis puts forth as "Science-Fiction" is actually "fantasy" since the known laws of science make it impossible. Entertaining fantasy, but NOT "Sci-Fi".Additionally, I am left to wonder how much (if any) actual military experience Mr. McGinnis has. I am sure that I am not the only veteran who laughed at the ridiculously naive ideas the Author displays as to how the military, especially the Naval branches, work.When you couple the above mentioned military ignorance with his obvious left-wing political bias, which he really makes apparent in this book, you have one man's fantasy about a world and "multiverses" he wished could exist, but never has or will. I mean really... The "Montana Militia" backing a rogue FEMALE Admiral's attempted coup to overthrow the government?! Laughably ridiculous! The Author seems to know even less about militia groups (especially that one), than he does about the US military! Such propaganda narratives are blown apart by the simple fact that it has been the Leftist extremist groups such as "Red Flag", the "Weathermen", and the so-called "People's Liberation" armies of men like Mao, Lenin, and Castro, who throughout history have been responsible for the bloodiest coups in man's history. How many violent coups have the American militia groups ever attempted? ZERO. How many have Leftist? Numerous.I think it despicable when Writers of a genre of literature, which should be safe from political propaganda use it as a pulpit to propagate their own twisted mis-characterizations. Mr. McGinnis - If your readers want to entertain a political treatise, there are much better source Authors they could resort to. I, like so many others, buy Sci-Fi books seeking a temporary escape from such ugly real-world concerns. It violates the whole intent of such escapist literature to inject your own political biases into it, much like defecating in the swimming pool; and soon you'll find good folks electing to swim elsewhere.You want to air your views on politics? Fine, but do it within that genre where it may be properly critiqued as such, and rebutted by others.Finally, whereas the Author seems to be a Leftist in other respects, he certainly embraces capitalism where his own financial interests are concerned. These books are becoming thinner (both literally and figuratively) with every issue, and it does seem that the Author is attempting to "milk it" for all he can. No "Tolkein" is he, for sure.I was probably a sucker to buy his third installment in the vain hopes that things would improve; they haven't. So, this will be my last purchase from this Author.I hope others will find this review helpful. | 1.0 |
| 8664 | Well written. Easy read. If we want to better understand the intentions of the "founding fathers," we need to know more about who they were and what they believed. Mr. Ellis gave me a new perspective. | 5.0 |
| 8665 | This well written book is a common story of the times we live in. Morals and values seem to be a thing of the past. I feel bad for Asia, since her best friend Chelsea cheated with Tevis. The two girls had been best friends since high school. Chelsea changed when she made the cheer leading squad. To cheat with your best friend's boyfriend is simply inexcusable. I'm not sure I would have been as forgiving as Asia was.I hope the author writes a sequel to this story. | 5.0 |
| 8666 | Lots of great ideas and very tasty recipes. Who knew a slow cooker had such versatility? We find we are using this cookbook a lot and our slow cooker more than ever! | 5.0 |
| 8667 | I liked the story. I thought it had interesting characters. This is the second book I have read from Christina McKenna. | 4.0 |
| 8668 | I have just finished the fourth book. I can wait to by the and read the rest of the series | 5.0 |
| 8669 | A young couple rents a house...The landlady tells them "do not touch the curtains" in a certain room of the house...Certainly knowing that hopeully the man will...There is something in those curtains, that when the curtains are opened and the wind blows through they become alive with a womans caress...This is a short story so I cannot give away much more....But at the end the author asks you to decide which of the 2 endings thAt she wrote that you like best...She wrote one endng and people advised her to make it more simple...So the book ends with her revised version, then she asks you to read her first version and tell her which you liked best...I liked the revised version that is part of the finished book......I LOVE THESE SHORT STORIES THAT i CAN READ IN ONE EVENING... | 5.0 |
| 8670 | Very good story! Kept me interested to the end! I will definitely read the whole series! I can't wait! Enjoy this author. | 5.0 |
| 8671 | I love this story. I plan on reading more of Magical cures books.. Tonya is a gifted author that makes the place come alive. | 5.0 |
| 8672 | I loved this book a lot. It was different to all the other books that I would normally read that are about the same sought of thing. I like how the reader learns new things along the way as the character does and it doesn't just tell you what's happening and then tell you what happens to the character. So basically I liked this book HEAPS it was very exiting and never failed to add new problems and twists. | 5.0 |
| 8673 | Continuation of the Cobra trilogies. If you like them, you will enjoy this book also. I know I did. I'm anxious to read the next book in the series. | 5.0 |
| 8674 | Even if I had used some of my vanishing social security deposit to buy this sweet little detective story, I would have felt that I invested well. Agatha Christie has improved the world, and Amazon's free downloads are a blessing. | 5.0 |
| 8675 | I understand the 23 Psalm much better now. Absolutely love this book. So easy to relate teachings to everyday life. | 5.0 |
| 8676 | Divergent and the hunger games have the same genre. Very interesting and action packed, although the last few chapters I cried. Read all three books in a weel | 5.0 |
| 8677 | So glad to see Rain starting to tie up some of the many threads he's spun out through this series. We get lots of information about what's going on with the medallions, her son's weird abilities, and the "demon" inside her. Even better, she seems to be resolving the romantic issues. Don't get me wrong, cheating is usually a deal breaker for me, but Kingsley's redeemed himself pretty well by risking his life for her multiple times since she dumped him. And Fang should be making her skin crawl, not debating whether or not she still loved him. Just ewww.. The case was pretty obvious but nonetheless entertaining. I understand that the next installment is the end of the series. I hope it's satisfying. | 4.0 |
| 8678 | another excellent work from Abbott. Sam's in Miami and freelancing on personal business. But he needs the Round Table's help to survive. | 5.0 |
| 8679 | I could have easily given this "book" 5 stars if there was more to it. It's more novella than novel. The story is very engaging and well written (albeit with a few sometimes curious typos) but it ends so shockingly abrupt. I'm really looking forward to books 8 & 9 but I believe I'll be getting one book while paying for three.Ok, upon further reflection, I don't think the book was too short but the cliffhanger ending, which in my opinion are always contrived) was very off-putting. I still love this author and look forward to reading the next entry into the series. | 4.0 |
| 8680 | The story is engaging and the writing is good. I mistakenly assumed that this was BOOK 1 in a series when it's really just Chapter 1. You can't call it a short story because it's not a complete story. I'm not going to start buying books one chapter at a time. Count me out. | 2.0 |
| 8681 | I love RM Gilmore. Her books are amazing and, her writing style is brilliant!Dylan Hart, is unique. She’s opinionated, foul-mouthed, and stubborn, She also has a heart of gold.Sacrifice picks up where Endless Night left off. Dylan is in a love triangle with two men. If you've read Endless Night you'll know that Dylan never does anything in a light way. ;) I don't want to give too much away. Just go get this book! Its bad a! | 5.0 |
| 8682 | What happens when the human race gets hit with a double whammy. ..pandemic flu and a biological warfare attack? Do have the leadership needed to survive? Will our moral compass be able to remain straight? This new series is gripping. Strong characters, and great story telling, makes this a fantastic read! | 5.0 |
| 8683 | I like a writer that expands their character fully, which allows the reader to see them as a person. I felt this writer did just that. | 4.0 |
| 8684 | Oh Turner I love you, "oh, please, baby," Turner says, grabbing his junk (which is probably strangled to death in his too tight pants) and turning to Naomi. "You couldn't live without this." Dax I think that boy stole my heart, "are we going to have one now?" I ask. My di** has a mind of it's own and currently, it's attempting to make a jail break. I've managed to push Sydney's skin tight dress up her thighs." When he's drunk he's quite honest, "Sydney," he says as I drag a vodka shot away from him with my fingernail. "You're the only woman that's ever given me a three day erection." I'm glad Dax starts to see through his Naomi-love-haze and see what's in front of him, "I appreciate the offer," he whispers, his voice so rough like it's going to break us both in half. "But it's not Naomi I want to be with right now, it's you." Sydney she's just so cute I couldn't help but love her, "that's a silly thing to say. I haven't met your balls personally yet, but we're acquainted. Thus far, I see no reason to get rid of the little effers." It was no shock that C.M left us hanging so I'm impatiently waiting for the next book. | 5.0 |
| 8685 | I really enjoyed this one. One, because we got to see little Vinny (the young teenager Nico was trying to save in Worth the Fight) all grown up. And two, because Vinny was hard not to love...controlling, dominating fighter with his issues and all.Liv and Vinny have history. Seven years ago, in high school, she was the brainiac girl who tutored Vinny in English. He always seemed to have a girl on his arm, but soon his attention turned to her. Liv loved Vinny's attention and thought they had something, but he walked away and broke her heart. So imagine her surprise when she discovers her assignment from the newspaper she's interning at is to interview a hot MMA star...Vince. They do a good job of reconnecting, but then Vince's past plays it hand and causes the two of them to fight for their relationship.I loved Liv. There was just something about the bookworm, wallflower type getting the hot, alpha male everyone else wants that made me happy. She struggled with her feelings for Vinny, because she was so afraid she was going to get her heart broken again, but she threw caution to the wind because being with Vinny made her happy. And then you felt badly for her when she was put in the ugly position to write the story about the Senator that was going to hurt Vinny so badly. Her emotions, her turmoil leapt off the pages at you and made you want to put your arms around her and tell her it's going to to be ok.Vinny was everything you'd want a hot, sexy, MMA fighting alpha male to be. He was dominant and could urke the hell out of you, but he had a sweet, protective side that made you want to be the one Vinny stood on guard for. But Vinny had his own set of issues. His drug addict mother continues to cause his life to be one step away from disaster, even when he's trying to keep himself on the straight and narrow. You feel for him and understand why he can't walk away from the only parent he's ever known, but there comes a point when you want him to do just that and think about himself and what he needs.Vi Keeland is fast becoming one of those authors on my auto-buy list. She creates these wonderful characters that are so easy to connect with...even with all their issues. Couple that with engaging storylines and you find it very hard to put your e-reader down. If you haven't read one of her books before, definitely pick up WORTH THE CHANCE. It's worth your time to take a look. | 4.0 |
| 8686 | First and foremost, this was one of those books where I started it, set it aside without finishing, formed my opinion on how I thought it was going to be. I then got the idea to buy it for my husband since it has many things he likes from movies - cars, action, international intrigue and espionage. Now, my husband isn't an avid reader. He's got many a hobby, books are probably the last thing on his list of "fun things" (he's slowly crossing over to the good side, though). For him to pick it up and do a marathon reading of it, and then to encourage me to finish it made me think I was too hasty to set it aside. At his urging, I started it again and have never been more surprised. This book was definitely worlds better than the preconceived notions I had for it. I normally don't fancy books with non-stop action and stories where the characters jump continents on what seems like a never-ending chase. Now I can throw that idea out the window and expand my horizons because it turns out I do like them :)Lucas Soul is an immortal, a half-breed. A product of his parents' forbidden relationship. His father descends from the Crovirs, his mother from the Bastians. The Crovirs and the Bastians are the only immortals on earth, and they have been fighting for millennia. Hunters are tasked with finding the half-breeds and killing them. Most of them don't last long, Lucas being the exception. He's also hunted for another reason - he is feared because of a certain "gift" he possesses. Lucas now resides in Boston, running a PI company with his partner, Reid. Reid is a former Marine and a former cop, and one of the few humans who know truly what Lucas is.The story starts immediately with action. Lucas dies his 15th death, which isn't a good thing. The immortals aren't completely immortal after all. They can only survive up to 17 deaths before they are gone for good. Lucas and Reid now embark on an international chase, running from both hunters and dangerous men who are also after the same thing they are.I loved the idea of immortals actually having a mortal side. I suppose that as long as they're careful, they can live long and prosper. Lucas isn't careful. I also love the bits of history woven into the story. Starrling based many of her events on factual historical events, and you can tell she took great care to properly research different aspects and pull together a great story. I also loved the action. In the beginning, I found the action to be a bit tedious. It seemed like Lucas and Reid were running for no purpose. Had I initially continued just a bit further, I would have learned a bit more of the how's and why's they are on an wild goose chase that leads them from several cities in the US over to Europe.I really enjoyed this story after giving it a second chance. I would have surely been missing out if I went with my initial thoughts on the book and decided not to finish it at all. I will now be on the lookout for anything else Ms. Starrling publishes.**Book received on behalf of the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. | 5.0 |
| 8687 | Thanks to my friend Officer Eric H. for recommending this book. I bet you thought I wasn't listening, but I was...! | 5.0 |
| 8688 | One of the best books I have read. Mystery with a lot of humor and romance. Christie Craig really knows how to make you fall in love with her characters and how to make things funny that shouldn't be.You will love this book. It has everything. | 5.0 |
| 8689 | (3 & 1/2 stars)There are many things to admire about author Donnie Eichar and his work in writing Dead Mountain. It is a kind of "cold case" forensics saga, as Eichar set out to solve the half-century-old mystery of what happened to an experienced of college students who were experienced hikers but somehow all perished in the "Dyatlov Pass Incident." The book alternates between chapters describing the author's expeditions to Russia to retrace the hikers' trip and his attempts to figure out why they died, and chapters telling about the 1959 Dyatlov trip and the official investigation immediately following the group's disappearance. All of it is relatively interesting, but the sense of mystery is sapped out of the story by too much detail about Eichar's research steps and methodology. Then, the hiker's part of the story never gets very compelling until the last chapter, which is Eichar's speculative reconstruction of the hiker's final hours, including what happened to them and how it happened.There isn't much wrong with Mr. Eichar's writing style, which is well suited to the tale he tells. He incorporates moments of humor, and does a moderately good job of capturing the different personalties of the hikers (although, strangely, the leader of the group, Igor Dyatlov, for whom the pass was later named, seems almost invisible throughout much of the book!). Perhaps Eichar's greatest enemy in writing a memorable book about the Incident is that there was really only enough strong material for a fantastic magazine article, but not for an entire book. I don't think there's much the author could do about that situation, although some editing and focus issues contributed to the problem. | 3.0 |
| 8690 | Oh girls what a great book,, the best part is what happened in this book is actually how I met my bff lol.I loved reading this story ... I still wanna punch Luke in the face. and omg I was like not again. ha you got me there.anyway congrats on the book and I look forward to the next. | 5.0 |
| 8691 | I recently received my Blanke Recipe Book.I am very pleased with the layout of the pages and the space provided for the ingredients and directions.I can't wait to get started on organizing my recipes.I also think this book will make a great gift for birthdays and Mothers Day. I know I will be purchasing additional copies. | 5.0 |
| 8692 | I chose three stars because the book didn't grip me. It was sort of slow and the writing was average. I had a really hard time believing that a teenage girl was such a skilled fighter against all these tough soldiers. I also didn't like the descriptions of the houses where they raped girls to breed a army. I thought this would be great because so many other people liked it but it is a book that I won't ever read again. Some books you reread every year, you know? | 3.0 |
| 8693 | The author, Justine has a wonderful talent of weaving together a very interesting story.I have to say I was confused at how her story was presented. There was a beginning story that somehow tied into the end story but was incomplete in so far as why was the character on the run so to speak. Then at the end this same character was tied into mythical creatures. However I found great difficulty in connecting the relevance of the middle theme. The book needs reviewing from a grammatical view in that there are several grammar and spelling mistakes.I am pleased to have had the opportunity to review this author who is very skilled as a storyteller weaving together mysteries. | 4.0 |
| 8694 | Good read - interesting characters - great developing story. Just a bit over the top on the hike to the top of Mt. Katahdin - I know that when the ranger says go back down - that means go back down, now. | 4.0 |
| 8695 | I really enjoyed this, as soon as I finished I had to buy the next one in the series. A few editing problems but not enough to distract. | 4.0 |
| 8696 | I love this book! It has some really awesome quilt patterns, actually I like all of them in this book. They are all unique, different then the standard quilts I've seen, which I like, and with just a little modification you can make a whole new look. I've made one of the quilts from the book already and would love to make all of them! | 5.0 |
| 8697 | Like many other reviewers, I loved his first two books and was quite disappointed with And the Mountains Echoed. I could never get into the book, giving up the struggle 1/3 of the way through. The book is too disjointed for me. The characters not well formed or interesting.I could I ascertain where were going or why.Based on his first two books I would say Hosseni is a brilliant writer. Perhaps he needs a new theme that will prompt the uniqueness he put into the others to reappear in his next book. | 2.0 |
| 8698 | An excellent story, a "page-turner" you won't/can't put down and a very exciting story. I've read many similar genre stories and always appreciate fantastic characters, One of the top stories in its genre! | 5.0 |
| 8699 | The author has managed to craft an original plot with an abundance of character development, advances in technology, hot, pounding action.I managed to rip thru the.book in less then 2 days and cannot wait to move into the next. I've managed to read a few dystopian novels that did not involve zombies, the flu or war and they have always been the most interesting.Beware, this novel does NOT pull any punches in the role women play or assume. It can be graphic, hot and heavy. But the women are not portrayed as helpless, second class citizens.Other dystopian books to read: The Hunger Games, Divergent, Defiance. These authors are at the top of their craft. | 5.0 |
| 8700 | First, let me say, I enjoyed this book. Its not my favorite, but I have no problems admitting I cried quite a bit the last 25%. And I like books that make me feel. So that's a plus.But if you read Slammed and Hopeless by Colleen Hoover, very little about this book will be new to you. I'm not sure if it was intentional, and it's not my place to assume it was. As a friend of mine says, "there are only so many story lines, eventually a couple of books are going to resemble each other." That's true, but I have a laundry list of similarities that I won't post here as to avoid spoilers. There were at least a dozen times that I found myself saying, "Wait....that's from Slammed". Or "Wait...that happened in Hopeless". It disappointed me that the true originality didn't come in until closer to the end.There were also some character development issues. For instance, at the beginning, her dad comes across as a pot head whose car is a piece of junk. Wait...he's the assistant principal? That threw mw for a loop. And Ryan is initially presented as a brooding teenager who doesn't so much as speak to Ashlyn. But on the first day of school, he's all smiley and talkative and BFFs with her. How did that happen?Overall, I enjoyed the read, which I guess is the purpose. I just don't know if I can overlook the above issues to say it was great. | 3.0 |
| 8701 | Short, sweet, and to the point. This book doesn't beat around the bush or waste your time. The info is detailed and well laid out.Of course anyone who has been in debt knows it's not easy to get everything turned around. This book isn't magic, but it does present everything you need to know in a way that's not overwhelming. So you know what to expect, and what to look out for when dealing with creditors.This is an excellent starting point and I recommend this to anyone that is looking for that path leading out. | 5.0 |
| 8702 | As I read Blind Descent, the testimony of climber Brian Dickinson who survived alone and BLIND on Mount Everest, I was reminded of God’s unfailing love for his children. Through this story, I learned a great deal about the science of climbing Mt. Everest. During his journey to the summit, Dickinson became snow blind. This phenomenon occurs due to exposure to intense UV rays — basically a sunburn on the cornea. As awful as that sounds, how much worse is having it occur on top of Mt. Everest while you are ALONE? The thought makes my heart skip a beat. How many times have I felt spiritually snow blind? Unable to see beyond the reflection of the symbolic snow falling all around me, feeling alone and afraid? This is something that many people can understand, if not as a climbing experience but as a spiritual pain. From this book, I received a great deal of comfort knowing that God loves his children no matter where they are on Earth. I mean that both geographically and spiritually. There is nowhere you can go where God cannot be with you, from the highest point on Earth to the darkest part of your soul. No matter what is your Mt. Everest, God can help you overcome. Allow him into your heart and you’ll never be alone again. Tyndale House Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions shared here are 100% mine. | 5.0 |
| 8703 | If you want to get a clear and fair understanding of the life of Pastor Bonhoeffer, and a context for understanding his books and theology, this is a must read. This book opens other doors to understanding life in Germany during one (1930's-1940's) of Europe's tumultuous times; especially for the church in general, and for the Bonhoeffer family and those like them. How would US Christians respond should we find ourselves in a similar situation? A great book for small group discussion!! | 5.0 |
| 8704 | I think this book is very similar to the Fables graphic novel, which is basically like fairy tale characters living in modern day society, mingling with humans and acclimating to their new life. Obviously, the plot is a little different, but the gist is the same. I particularly love rewritten fairy tales, which is why I gave this 4 stars, but that may just be my own book genre bias. The reason I don't give it 5 is because the character development was PRETTY weak. Mina Grime and the cast of characters that come in later don't have very strong personas, which made some of her actions seem kind of random. Also, very big/weird events were described super fast and in vague-ish detail. I'm pretty imaginitive and I would read through the paragraphs describing secret passages, and I'd have to reread it again because I couldn't really draw up any kind of picture from her description. The story is still fun and there are little mini twists, which keep things interesting. I would recommend this book to anyone who appreciates the Grimm tales or the Fables comics. | 4.0 |
| 8705 | This is great for beginners because it's easy to read, simple, and encouraging. With all the different methods Lane goes into, you'll find one that suits you and your schedule and immediate resources. I wish there were more personal touches, but this book delivers the promise of a quick start! | 4.0 |
| 8706 | "The Heart's Pursuit" by Robin Lee Hatcher, book reviewSilver Matlock was left at the alter by the man she thinks also stole money from her father's safe. Now she has to find him to save their home and store. She stumbles upon Jared Newman, a bounty hunter, who reluctantly agrees to find her ex-fiancé. Together the unlikely pair learn to work together and actually solve a couple of crimes.Through out the weeks on the trail, Jared and Silver learn about each other and begin to trust again. Along the way they find a young boy, Dean, whose parents were killed by one of the hunted men, and they take him along on the journey. In the end, they solve both crimes, but are not able to recover the stolen money or jewelry. But they do return home in love.Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher, Zondervan. All opinions expressed are my own. | 5.0 |
| 8707 | This book takes a grand look at a woman, who, confronted with aging and great financial upheaval, finds a new way to live--a way that turns out to be more fulfilling and more true than the life she lived before.At first isolated, she becomes more full, of her family and the new family in her place.Wonderful, hopeful realistic look at an older woman recreating life.I keep saying "real." How do I know? This character is my age! :) | 5.0 |
| 8708 | The writing was ok,but there were so many places where the foul language was so unnecessary that it detracted from the storyline. The actual concept was great, but in so many ways it just became tedious. | 2.0 |
| 8709 | I read this book before and enjoyed the second time around. Unusual for me. Descriptive local that comes to life so much that you can almost smell the ocean and feel the breeze. | 5.0 |
| 8710 | Great variety of recipes | 5.0 |
| 8711 | Bill Winston does it again, this book has a lot of real life examples that bring the Word of God full circle. I would say get this book if you want to train your words to speak LIFE!! | 5.0 |
| 8712 | I always look forward to Amanda Quick novels, I know it will be an afternoon spent enjoying myself. I have read others that I found more enjoyable, ie Crystal Gardens and any of the Arcane series, but this was a good read. I would think it an ideal read for the beach or summer leisure. | 4.0 |
| 8713 | The writing, action, and pace of the story are superb. I am not so sure I believe in someone who has the ability of automatic writing from a dead person, but that is just my problem and not the authors I guess. Although I am not fond of Sarah having sex with a guy she just met. It sort of makes Sarah as less of a heroine and more debased.Now the evil man keeping Sarah takes Sarah to the mall to exchange Sarah for his wife?? Say what?? What happened to doing an exchange in a secluded spot? What is with these people with white faces? Is there no better way you can write them in?Now aside of everything I just wrote, I do think it is a good book you just have to remember this is a work of extreme fiction. Sort of like science fiction when you think of the white faced guys.I recommend this to age 21 and up. . | 4.0 |
| 8714 | THIS is a great book. It reminded me of Sherlock Holmes, as another review noted. Jonathan Stroud has a way with keeping his readers interested, providing not only a nice story with interesting characters, but also a sense of humor that has some dark elements to it. I like the set-up to the book, the situation, where the kids exorcise ghosts for a living. It combines with the other elements and makes for a good read. I even thought about taking another read-through because there's a lot going on here. | 5.0 |
| 8715 | She is an FBI-agent with a problem. She is new at the job and she was away on family business when her colleague died. An accident. I think not, said the Sheriff of the little town. Little problems up to now too, but Jess, my FBI-agent, gives him plenty of trouble. And he is going to make sure she is safe. And that is not easy so it takes a spanking or two, or three, or four to make her understand he cares about her.I like very much how the FBI rookie and the small town sheriff interact. It is done in the loving way Natasha Knight does in all her books, but it is also funny at times. That makes it a pleasure to read. In all Knights' book there is an epilogue, but this one I like very much. I Action, loving and a touch of naughty. What more can you ask? | 5.0 |
| 8716 | Joseph M. Primo's "What Do We Tell the Children" is a little under 130 pages and full of bittersweet, intense, useful information. Although the goal of the book is to help caregivers talk to children about death, it really encompasses more than that because does the child inside ever go away.I noted that it is intense and I note that because there are times when I felt like I was reliving certain emotions when I lost loved ones. Not sure if that was Primo's intent but it definitely made me more empathetic to what he was sharing.It can be read very quickly, especially since it isn't very long, but I recommend taking time with each chapter to absorb the information. | 4.0 |
| 8717 | This book was also a gift to someone who very muchenjoys golf. I suppose it had to do with golf, as I didnot read it, I do not know.Vendor was rapid with shipping and item was as described. | 4.0 |
| 8718 | Laura Griffin's mystery series are as good as James Patterson's Alex Cross series. I have become a definite fan. These would be great for the beach this summer. | 5.0 |
| 8719 | Better than the previous book but still kinda cheesy and the plot is rather convoluted. It seemed like the Arthur ran out of stuff to say and tried to rush through to the end. The writing is kind of stiff too | 2.0 |
| 8720 | I've read many Rhys Bowen mysteries. I love her writing, but I'll have to say this was more like a short story. I don't care much for Molly Murphy. It's a historical novel that didn't gel for me. | 3.0 |
| 8721 | Madeline Hunter is a truly wonderful writer. The prose flows beautifully and effortlessly, and I am a fan. Her characters are generally rich and complex, with much more seething under the surface than what is visible to the outside world. Her characters are rich in emotion and her writing is unique.Unfortunately, the plot and the characters in this novel are not all that interesting, I am sad to report. This is the last book in the series and it just fell a little flat. Lydia the h has been introduced in prior books and we know that something is wrong with her. Her personality has changed and she has become almost addicted to gambling. The rest of the time she is moping about. We find out here that Lydia thought she was in love with/had a crush on the man Penthurst the Duke H killed in a duel. This duel as we know from prior books seriously disrupted the close friendship of the 4 Hs in this series as the deceased, Baron Lakewood, was also a friend. The series is about not only the romances of each of the 4 men, but also about resolution of their friendship.As many reviewers have commented, it is difficult to like or even feel much sympathy for Lydia on a number of levels. She comes across as moody, bratty, selfish and spoiled. She acts in very irrational and at times stupid ways. Her obsession with Lakewood's death seems unbelievable given the small number of encounters we learn the two actually had. Penthurst is too narrowly drawn a character and we don't get that sense that much emotion exists or else he keeps it so tightly tamped down, we never really get to know who he is really is. He is clearly honorable, responsible etc. But who is he at his core? We never really find that out. Several of the characters from the other books in the series reappear, but they seem somehow a shadow of the characters they were in their own books.My slight dissatisfaction with this book is that it is not really a romance. This book is about wrapping up the loose ends from the other books, revealing what a cad Lakewood really was, and Lydia's slow realization that Lakewood had only pretended to care for her and that her moping aboput was all in vain. The premise about what can flow from a single event--the duel--and the repercussions it can have long after provides food for thought and I think the author does a fine job with that. However, all the other books had more of a plot than this premise and the stories seemed more believable for it. This novel seemed to drag on for a long time, dwelling on boring details that were not that interesting, to be honest. I also did not like the resolution of the two "villains" and the hurried explanation at the end.My biggest complaint, however, is there seemed to be nothing other than physical attraction between the H and the h for most of the book. Neither really liked the other at the outset, nor did either even admire or respect the other. As the story progressed, we did not see much interaction between them on an emotional rather than physical level. It was a little hard to believe at the end that they really did believe they loved each other. It seemed a little forced and artificial: ok, I have wrapped up my story and now these two need a HEA, so tell each other you love the other. I left with the impression I was pretty sure that whatever attraction they felt for the other would very soon evaporate. There was just not enough build-up of their relationship for me to believe it would last very long. There was a hint or two that perhaps they had actually been attracted to each other in the past, but for various reasons ignored that attraction and never admitted it to themselves. If the author had done even a little bit more with that, I would have been a lot happier.This is the first Madeline Hunter book that ever left me feeling a little disappointed. It is by no means a bad book; in fact, in many respects it is good. Just not up to the author's general standards and the rest of this series. | 4.0 |
| 8722 | This was a sad state of affairs that I hope will turn around in book three. Love their romance!! Thanks! | 5.0 |
| 8723 | This is a pocket dictionary for music terms. It's only a reference guide. It's good to find certain notation you don't see often. Every musician that reads music will find it handy. | 3.0 |
| 8724 | The love story and all the drama in the world of sex and crazy people. If you have not read the two book go get them now. This is a book I can read over again and again. The book is the best the both of them. Get them now. Let me know how you like them. | 5.0 |
| 8725 | Oh no no no!!!!!! I think this is the first book my heart sank. I hope this is a joke but as always can't wait for the next one. | 5.0 |
| 8726 | i enjoy all of J B LYNNS BOOKS looking forward to her next one all are great reading easy to get into hard to put down | 5.0 |
| 8727 | This is a book I read a little at a time, perhaps a chapter a day. It was a pleasurable and good read. I recommend it to those who don't have the time to sit down and read a book in one big gulp. this holds up well for a sip at a time. | 4.0 |
| 8728 | AWESOME BOOK. I LOVE THE CREW. I LIKED HOW THE GUYS AND THE GIRLS GOT ALONG SO GOOD AND ALWAYS HAD EACH OTHERS BACK. I'M GLAD THIS BOOK WAS MORE ABOUT GWEN AND DARRYL. I THOUGHT IT WAS NICE HOW DARRYL FELL IN LOVE WITH GWEN WHEN SHE WAS A YOUNG GIRL AND WAITED UNTIL SHE CAME OF AGE BEFORE HE LET HER KNOW HOW HE REALLY FEELS ABOUT HER. GWEN KIND OF MADE ME MAD HOW SHE WAS DOING DARRYL. I UNDERSTAND THAT SHE HAD A LOT GOING ON AND WAS AFRAID TO TELL DARRYL. BUT DAMN. ALL SHE HAD TO DO WAS OPEN UP. I'M JUST GLAD THEY GOT THROUGH THAT RUFF PATCH. | 5.0 |
| 8729 | Love all of Moon's work. Great series. | 5.0 |
| 8730 | The novel held my interest with good character development and solid mystery that kept me guessing to the end of the book. | 5.0 |
| 8731 | I very much liked this book. Tragic events will either tear you apart or bring you together and although most of us have not had the misfortune to be involved in two horrific events- every life is touched by loss- this book has take away nuggets for us all! | 5.0 |
| 8732 | This book "Easy to Build Birdhouses - A Natural Approach: Must Know Info to Attract and Keep the Birds You Want" by A. J. Hamler a Popular Woodworking Paperback, is 143 pages of colorful pictures and bird house designs. There is even a house designed like an old Box Camera, with viewer hole, winder and pushbutton. This is one of my most visual Birdhouse Books, recently purchased to sate' my desire to buy everything out there on bird houses. Some of these houses laid out in the book are quite basic, like a nesting box for ducks mounted on a pole and then there are several designs that are almost like works of art, detailed, painted like a newly built home and with details that rival the doll houses made for a favorite little girl. These are not necessarily in the line of a natural approach, but they are attractive and well built. Each house is shown as completed in a full page color picture of it, where the author has it mounted for use and display. Feeders are also shown in finished built pictures of full of feed for the birds to enjoy. If you are a visual person and like to page through these types of books this book is for you. If you want plans, complete with material lists, size descriptions and bird specific layouts, this book may fall short of what you are looking for and other books may please you more, I wanted more for detail, thus I will continue to look for more, ever more to purchase, usually used, to have for my collection of building books, not just birdhouses, but almost everything out there. Enjoy! | 4.0 |
| 8733 | I enjoyed reading this somewhat unbelievable but cute story. I could relate to the characters so I kept reading and I'm glad I did. | 4.0 |
| 8734 | There were happy tears, sad tears, angry tears, and some cuss words, but this was an amazing book. I think the best Dresden book yet. | 5.0 |
| 8735 | A must-have for any tablet users. Very informative and of course easy to understand. Now enjoying tablet a lot more! Seller shipped item very quickly and well packaged. Would recommend!! | 5.0 |
| 8736 | I purchased this book so I could follow the exercises and get out of pain. I reduced pain in my back and ended up NOT NEEDINGthe surgery recommended by my doctor.I have told my friends about Pete Egoscue's books and even give them my copies to read. | 5.0 |
| 8737 | Honest reviews by MsDawn Burton at msdawnburton@gmail.comThis book grabbed me right from the start and I could not put it down.****Applause**** | 5.0 |
| 8738 | I liked this book enough that I want to get the next one in the series and see how the story continues. | 4.0 |
| 8739 | Review by Sean: This is an interesting book to read that will appeal to underdogs everywhere who dream about being more than they are, something special, something desired. I like how the writing feels natural and makes it easy to feel for the characters. I recommend this for younger adult-ish readers. We received an evaluation copy in exchange for our honest opinion. | 4.0 |
| 8740 | I love all these old books. I will read all of her books. I loved Jane eyre. A good price also. | 5.0 |
| 8741 | I liked the plot. the characters were okay, not running in those circles, I assume some characters were caricatures. I would assume some rich or aspiring to be rich, may be like that, but not all.spoiler alertthe very end really annoyed me. stupid broker, stupid woman | 3.0 |
| 8742 | A great read with a great message. This isn't a complicated book with a hidden message...it tells how to love and what it looks like in every day living. | 5.0 |
| 8743 | It was ok. Not sure it's her best effort. It seemed a little rushed. But it is a pleasant read. | 3.0 |
| 8744 | Tightly constructed narrative moving readers from present to WWII Holland; impeccable historical landscape as well as tender portrait of mother-child bond that will not be stopped by any barrier. | 5.0 |
| 8745 | This book was just nice. I really like the family and the secondary characters especially Sarge and Foster. However, it could have been greatif it had some sexy romance between the main characters. Which would have kept mewanting to read more from this author . | 3.0 |
| 8746 | Very good, and a wonderful twist at the end. Lizzy , the main character is so true to life. Already ordered book 3 in the series. Can't wait to see what happens . | 5.0 |
| 8747 | This is certainly the most unusual historical romance I've read, and I feel it fair to warn readers not to be taken in by the cliched and seemingly benign cover. It is in many aspects confusing, but nothing in the story can be compared to the pandemonium that occurred in the end, which frankly, frightened me a bit. Not that the resolution with the villain was unexpected, mind you, but the manner in which this was done -- and it revealed a hidden ruthlessness to the heroine that I was shocked to discover.As there was never a year given in the story, I'm tempted to judge by all the "modernisms" in this story and put it in the Victorian rather than the Regency (though given the author's previous works, it is probably set in the Regency period). The confusing aspects are a result of several factors, one of which being that the story begin very much in medias res. The heroine attempted to avoid being trapped into another bargain with the villain, who had been using her brother's gambling debts as a means of keeping her indebted to her, to eventually get her into his bed. Then, we jump to the hero's perspective as he had always wanted to court the heroine but had been waiting until he obtains a caption's position in order to do so. But as the story progresses, he is suddenly given a dukedom and the heroine is no longer someone of his social equal. To compound the problem, the hero, heroine, and villain all knew each other while growing up. And thus a triangular relationship is established by which the story progresses in increments of machinations, vast confusion - not to mention disturbances by (somewhat) insane and otherwise troublesome relatives, least of all a very abrupt ending that leaves me unconvinced of the protagonists' romance factor.By now you may wonder if this novel is truly as atrocious as I describe it so. No, it is not, but unfortunately I was too confused and astounded by the bloodthirstiness and rather insane behavior/plans of some of the characters to appreciate much of this story. In all seriousness, I would feel better were this labeled historical fiction with suspense elements rather than historical romance.My final verdict: I have briefly described my opinion of this book which can be interpreted as a mildly or overtly disfavorable opinion.*Review copy received via Netgalley | 3.0 |
| 8748 | Could not get into this book. It read more like a textbook or a medical journal series. Not what I expected. | 5.0 |
| 8749 | Although this was an enjoyable read, like others, I had difficulty connecting with the main characters. I found this more of a chick lit story than a fun romance. I think I was just looking for something lighter. Still this features a strong female lead who finds a happy ending. A good vacation read but not as fun as my Susan Mallery Fool’s Gold favorites. | 3.0 |
| 8750 | I have been reading Ms Lauren's books for years and was excited when this book popped up on my Kindle. I was unhappy not with the mystery but with the fact that the two other couples had more scenes together than the hero Nd heroine.If the book's name had been a casebook of Barnaby Adair and the hero/ heroine were the supporting characters, then I would not have been disappointed with the book. I did think some sections were slow and repetitive. | 3.0 |
| 8751 | As other reviewers have stated too much confusion in this novel. Dueling Gorn battleships with confusing and similar character names makes this story a chore to follow at times. Not a lot of action in this one. The characters actions lacked depth and seemed very superficial written at times. Disappointing in general. | 2.0 |
| 8752 | This was a serious page turner, but each page has more horror on it than the last. Not for the faint of heart, but undeniably powerful because of it. My wife had to stop reading because she said it was too much, which I think is a compliment of the author's bravery and unflinching portrayal of Mirielle's captivity. An indictment of the violence men do.Only thing that kept it from 5-stars for me was some infelicities in the prose and that it could perhaps be 20-25 pages shorter/tighter. It's admirably unshowy, as it should be, but there's some lines that clang in the ear for lack of care and attention. Most of the book is so strong that those slight bobbles stand out all the more. Highly recommended for the right kind of reader. | 4.0 |
| 8753 | I have been an avid Death series reader for ten or so years. The first bunch of books in this series were amazing. I couldn't wait until the next book was released. It's not like that anymore. I occasionally buy a book from the series, this was that occasion. It's the same old story line with the same old predictable plot. I bought this book in December of 2013 and just finished it (April 2014). I became bored reading it so I stopped. It doesn't grab you and hold you until you finish reading it. The last book I enjoyed was NY to Dallas, the few before that were so so, the ones after that are also so so. I truly hope that Nora Roberts (JD Robb) steps up to the plate and gives this series a story line it deserves. I know she's capable of it, but I think that she's publishing books so quickly and using ghost writers that this series is lacking in quality. Nora if you are reading this, this series needs your magic touch! | 2.0 |
| 8754 | Great authors, great stories. Each year I look for new Christmas books...this has been a favorite this year! Well worth the time to read | 5.0 |
| 8755 | I had to see what all the rage was about and I was not disappointed. Will probably read these books again in a couple of years. | 5.0 |
| 8756 | Very well written. I think I'll buy the next book to see if it carries on where this left off. It did give pretty good closure. | 4.0 |
| 8757 | A very engaging series. Did not know what to expect but should have known Ms. Keam never fails to excite and entertain. Looking forward to the next one (soon I hope). `Kay | 5.0 |
| 8758 | I have read all of Ms. Higgins' work and I am always sent into gales of laughter. This book was true to form. This time the scene that sent me over the edge was when Colleen made Lucas dinner. Hilarious. I have truly enjoyed the Blue Heron series and anxiously await future books for Jack and Connor. | 5.0 |
| 8759 | I don't have a whole lot to add to what has already been written in other reviews, other than to reiterate, this is a good book. It explains the fight game in the 30's and 40's. It explains Pittsburgh, and what it was like, and is like, to be "a" Pittsburgh kid. Growing up outside of Pittsburgh in the 60's, I knew of Billy Conn, that is, I knew he was a good boxer and former "light heavyweight" champ from Pittsburgh. Now I know why I only "knew of him." I'm glad I got to learn the rest of the story. Thank you Paul Kennedy for an excellent read. | 5.0 |
| 8760 | Didnt realize it was a teen book. Pretty well written but I was wanting scary and it is not. A little creepy at times though. | 2.0 |
| 8761 | this is the first book I have read by this author. I was intrigued right away from the start. I loved every steamy detail and the story line however I at times I felt that the conversations between the characters were not believable. I also don't want to believe that this book ended the way it did, perhaps there's a part two? | 4.0 |
| 8762 | Quilters are artists. I truly believe this. Fabric sewn together, is not much different than paint on a canvas. When I take on a project, I feel like I'm recreating an artist's designs similar to painting-by-number. Each artist has their favorite medium and Cheryl Almgren Taylor's is clearly applique. She has poured her heart into the eleven spectacular projects of this book as a presentation of faith, hope, and love, from a Christian perspective. Using batik fabrics as paint and her sewing machine as brush; Cheryl paints a portrait of God's promises from the Bible. Her imagery is inspirational. I am confident that anyone who shares this belief would love and treasure these offerings. I'm so happy that I purchased this book. The photographs shown in the Look Inside feature sold me this book, however it's even better in person.Using the symbolism of the Bible, which Taylor explains in the introduction, she chose three passages from the Old Testament and eight from the New Testament.From Genesis 2:9, "The Tree of Life" is characterized on a pillow cover; Joshua 24:15, a much beloved verse, comes to life in the wall hanging, "As For Me and My House;" and another wall hanging, "We Are His Sheep," illuminates God's viewpoint that He is the Shepherd and we, His people, are the sheep in His pasture, from Psalm 100.The designs representing the New Testament: "Fishers of Men," reflects Jesus' promise in Matthew 4:19; "Daily Bread" a familiar concept from The Lord's Prayer, (Matthew 6:11) is featured in two projects; our value to God, (Matthew 6:26) is portrayed in "Birds of the Air;" God's reminder that we should not worry, (Luke 12:27-28) is depicted in "Lilies of the Field;" The Bible's instruction of remaining in Christ so we would bear fruit, (John 15:5) is shown in "I Am the Vine;" (Galatians 5:22-23) is displayed in "Fruits of the Spirit;" and finally, "Faith, Hope, and Love" beautifully illustrates 1 Corinthians 13:13.To accomplish her "paintings," Cheryl chooses fusible web applique. There are comprehensive instructions for using fusible web. The templates are full-sized. At the back of the book is "Quilt Making Basics," which covers Taylor's recommendations on fabrics, tools & supplies, rotary cutting, adding borders, and binding. There isn't instruction given for quilting, but we can see the quilting in the lovely photographs of the finished products.I also liked,Deck the Halls: Quilts to Celebrate Christmasby Cheryl Almgren Taylor. | 5.0 |
| 8763 | The Climate Crisis: An Introductory Guide to Climate ChangeBy David Archer and Stefan RahmstorfISBN: 978-0-52173-255–0 (Cambridge University Press, 2011)This book should be in every classroom in every high school and university. Everything you've ever wanted to know about climate change is presented here in clear and concise language with all of the graphs that help us wrap our heads around the situation. This book gives a clear picture of our past and how we arrived at this point on a planet that seems to be out of control. This book does an excellent job at pointing out our dependence on the biosphere and how climate change is threatening our very survival. I like how this book left me with strategies that we can all practice individually and as a community.Rahasya Poe, Lotus Guide | 5.0 |
| 8764 | It is important to pass along strong family traditions and values; this is a perfect start to reach out to small children so they can begin to understand the amazing gifts around them. | 5.0 |
| 8765 | Loved this story. I love stories where the two main characters are claiming that they don't have feelings for each other, when they do, but afraid to say anything because they think the other doesn't feel the same way.Stephanie reminded me if me when I was in high school (goth). Once I meet my husband, I slowly started changing my outlook on life, therefore my look changed (fazed out). But that doesn't mean I stopped going into hottopic.This book will make you laugh and cry. If you liked the movies: "Pretty Woman", "She's All That", or "My Fair Lady". You will love this book, but the ending is different then the way those movies ending (in a good way). | 5.0 |
| 8766 | OMG!!!!! Is all I can say!!! You talking about a twister, a head banger and a mind blowing book B.M. Hardin has done it again. The characters are on the role. I can't wait for part 2!!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 8767 | This book is so so great. Mia is so so strong and her story was so tragic and sad. This book drew me in and I couldn't put it down until I read the entire book. | 5.0 |
| 8768 | I thought this book was outstanding. The cast of characters is broad. The mix of issues and mix of perspectives informative. And if one has any view of the decision making within a large organization, the mix of dynamics rings so true. | 5.0 |
| 8769 | Everyone's heard of it, but very few have been there. Timbuktu is the symbol of remoteness because it IS remote. Even the capital of Mali (Bamaka) is well off the beaten path. From there, Timbuktu is a four day trip by bus and boat on and along the Niger River, all the time traveling eastward and deeper into what we used to call "the Heart of Darkest Africa!" Even a seasoned traveler would think twice and the author is a middle-aged guy who has scarcely ever been outside of his native Scotland. All he knew about Timbuktu is that his mother used to threaten to send him there when he misbehaved.For reasons which he's still unable to explain, he jokingly told his wife that she could buy him a ticket there for his 60th birthday and she took him at his word. The die was cast, even though he first had to go to Dakar, Senegal to get a visa. He traveled to Timbuktu on the buses and boats used by the locals. When he arrived he found a town which was much reduced from it's glory days as the center of the north African caravan routes. The desert has taken over parts of the town and there is the looming presence of camps of Tuaregs - Islamic Bedouins who controlled the area before the French took over in the 19th century. Ironically, Tuareg rebels captured the town in April 2012 and held it for almost a year before it was re-taken by French and Malian forces. Today the area is not considered safe for travel.The writing is sometimes rough, but the author is likable and honest and it's just a great story! | 5.0 |
| 8770 | This book did not disappoint me at all was great from start to finish I enjoy all of her books so far | 5.0 |
| 8771 | Seriously! Get to the point! I don't know how this book got such rave reviews. The author jumps from past to present - back and forth! And he talks so much about his family and where they come from in great detail. I understand with this type of book you need some family background, some genetic information, but for the love of all that is holy you don't need to know entire life histories to explain your medical condition. To me it was a waste of time and money. I didn't even finish the book. I tried, I really did. Just when you think that he's going to get into some detail about himself and his condition, he flips back to his grandparents or his parents or something! BLAH! I recommend this book to people who hate themselves or prisoners. | 2.0 |
| 8772 | I thought it was good for the first of a short story but must have a continuation or sequel to find out what happens during theBirth and after. | 3.0 |
| 8773 | This book is so inspiring! It is a book that I will read again and again. Out gives me hope to know that there are good people in this world. Which is more than I can say about TV. | 5.0 |
| 8774 | I was given a book by Barbara Longley as a Christmas gift and loved it so much I ordered several more of her books including Far From Perfect. I could not put it down. It was great having these books to read this winter of so much snow in the East. I look forward to more from this author. | 5.0 |
| 8775 | This is a wonderful book about the old Indian story's and special "God's"; Overall a really good tale collection. One of my first books on my new kindle. | 5.0 |
| 8776 | Another hit for H.M. Ward. They is a story of love and loss as well as regret and fear. Sean and Avery have a great thing going for the most part. Only takes one person to mess that up or a bunch of people. This story will leave you wanting a love like Avery and Sean as well as hanging on for the next installment. Please check out The Arrangement 13 as well as the rest of H.M. Wards work. You will not be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 8777 | All young women should read before getting involved. Not to mention those of us who are older and married. Great book.... | 5.0 |
| 8778 | I have read every Abbi Glines books, so I guess I am sort of bias, but Take a Chance was a beautifully honest love story. Everyone has flaws and we are all just waiting for someone who loves us to show us. It was a wonderful experience reading a story of a girl who spent more time with her books than people and wasn't another tomboy or barbie. Harlow is real down to earth and is the character I can most relate to. Rosemary Beach is the place to be. (Or at least continue to read about forever! Ha) Highly recommended read for anyone who loves Abbi Glines, Jamie McGuire, or Colleen Hoover books! | 5.0 |
| 8779 | This series by Beverly Lewis is great . She keepsthe reader wanting more. You become part of yhe family. Each pproblem they have you wonder how will it ever be solved. You must begin with book #1 in order to understand. But it's worth every page. | 5.0 |
| 8780 | Good God where to start with this review..... I mean HOLY HELL I started reading this book and my heart went out to all three of the alpha males in this story.On a very snowy day Kieth and Reed are sitting at home spending time together when they spot something out of the ordinary. When they go to look to see what it is they spot a guy. Not sure who he is Kieth is suspicious of him but something in Reed is saying there is something wrong with the guy for him to be out in the middle of a snow storm.Reed decides he and Kieth need to nurse him back to health but Kieth is reluctant until Reed tells him it is okay to open up and trust him. Shane wakes up and realizes he is in a different place and he is not sure who he is and why he there but he does know he is in danger and he has to put the pieces together in order to find out what is going on with him.As Shane tries to uncover his life he and Reed and Kieth begin to develop a friendship and Reed has even started to have feelings for him. But Kieth is weary of him and wants to keep his distance. That is easier said then done because when Shane is in danger the guys come to his rescue and realize that they need to protect him and put their differences aside.Will Kieth put his feelings out there and give in to the feelings he has for Shane or will he turn his back on him and let him figure things out on his own? | 5.0 |
| 8781 | The plot was believable and fast moving. The writer is realistic. No glitz to disrupt the plot or to glamorize | 5.0 |
| 8782 | I am not the Mother of a child with cancer. But I have made friends with a lot of mothers of children who have fought/are fighting cancer. One day, a friend shared a story of her friend's daughter who had cancer. I chose not to look away, as too many do. What I watched over the next 4 years was heartwrenching and terrifying for any mother to even think of, let alone experience. I became determined to find a way to help, and got involved with many cancer families, and I have watched so many families struggle to cope with the death of their beautiful children..I've seen parents living in fear of the day they are told the monster is back..I've seen children nearly die from the side effects of their cancer treatments, and I've seen children DIE from the side effects. I know that the heartache I felt for them was not even a pinch of the pain they felt and feel today. I have worked for years with special needs adults and children..and while it is a hard road it is not an impossible one. Impossible is when you are told there is nothing left that can be done, impossible is watching your child die a slow, agonizing death. Cancer is nothing to say you wish your child had whether you mean it in a different way or not. This author should have thought twice about the families who have really been through cancer and are going through it. It's offensive and this is the worst title I've seen for a book.. Maybe your life is hard, but so many others have it harder. And you didn't need such an offensive title. Autism will not ravage your child's body the way Cancer does, and it certainly won't take their life.To mothers with children who have fought or are fighting cancer, I am so sorry this book exists.. To mother's who have lost their child, I am sorry for your loss.This book should simply be removed.. | 1.0 |
| 8783 | This was a book of unexpected surprises. I got because the title intrigued me. I was very glad I did. I think a lot of people need a Chester Blue in their lives. Loved it, loved it, loved it. | 5.0 |
| 8784 | This book was just ok...seemed rushed and lacked details. The story jumps around a lot but it was alright. Wish i hadnt purchased it. | 2.0 |
| 8785 | If you’ve landed on this page, you probably already know that Tony Hillerman was a mystery writer best known for his stories in and around the Navajo Indian Reservation. The central figure, Joe Leaphorn, works for the Navajo Tribal Police – though he has decided to retire at the start of this book. Leaphorn’s investigation intersects with that of Jim Chee, who has his own concerns and a different, more traditional approach to the Navajo culture than does Leaphorn.Like Hillerman’s other books, this one has a strong sense of place. Beat-up dirt roads, back-of-nowhere places lying down forgotten tracks, a desert landscape and possibility of rain all mark the book.Hillerman’s series also relies on clashes of culture – most obviously that between whites and Navajos, but also differences in worldview between Leaphorn and Chee. Status differences in the white world also play an important role in how characters behave. Some characters understand one another and respect cultural differences; others don’t. Sadly, many of the people who don’t respect others are anthropologists and archaeologists. As in many of Hillerman’s mysteries, you can see some reasons here why Native Americans tend to dislike these professions.The story moves well, but the mystery was unsatisfying – I didn’t find the culprit well-drawn or the crime well-motivated. However, the real point of the book is the journey across a landscape, not a clever mystery puzzle. | 3.0 |
| 8786 | Love the book. I've read and re-read it. It's great for Regency fans.It shares stories and details of the life and times of a great lady and writer. | 5.0 |
| 8787 | Great book and great author. | 5.0 |
| 8788 | Friendship essentially involves a distinctive kind of concern for your friend, a concern which might reasonably be understood as a kind of love. Set in the late ‘80s Glowing Embers revolves around the lives of two girls; Pashen and Valentina. For most, starting your freshman year in high school is a joyous occasion but for Pashen and Valentina it marks the turmoil both of their lives encounter.Pashen was an only child, she was the apple of her mother’s eye and likewise she loved her mother with all her being. Alma however was lonely and begins to relate with Bill. After marrying Bill, Pashen’s life changes. Bill is unlike Alma and Pashen, he is unlearned and abusive. His growing disdain for Pashen and intellect reflects in his treatment of Alma. Pashen endures the months to years of turmoil stemming from neglect and seeing her mother belittled and abused; mentally and physically.Valentina is the youngest daughter born to her family. She is the delight of her parents. However her life takes a turn for the worst, when her mother decides the life she wants is not the one she is living. Valentina is an old soul, even in the midst of chaos she is the strength that propels her family forward.Through the bonds of friendship and sisterhood, Pashen and Valentina triumph against the elements of hatred, jealousy and the many obstacles life threw at them. Their unity survived the fire. Glowing Embers in a Dying Fire is a nostalgic tale of friendship and strength. At the end of the day, it reminds us of the most precious thing in life. LOVE. | 5.0 |
| 8789 | we loved it. Drips is a hero dog and the story reminds us all to find your forever friend at the pound. | 5.0 |
| 8790 | Being a 60+ male, I am not, I suppose, the target audience for these books, but I still read the Modern Witch series with great enjoyment, then bought these little flyer chapters that fleshed out bits of business from the books. I expect that I will read the other books by this author with the same enjoment. | 3.0 |
| 8791 | Not a bad read but not very exciting. To me, it was a little unbelieveable that so many people were involved with keeping this secret and yet no one said anything. Usually if it's a secret, it's gonna get out. Eh, maybe that's just my perception. Enjoy. | 3.0 |
| 8792 | I felt the main character, Sara, was just too immature to be (** SPOILER ALERT **) engaged to Brian by the end of the book. I was expecting a bit more about Oregon to be part of the story, given that the book is part of the Oregon in Love series.I read this as part of the Oregon in Love trilogy (one product) and did not notice the errors that other reviewers mentioned. | 3.0 |
| 8793 | As others have noted this is a short novella, which I read in just over an hour. Typically, I don’t pick up something this short (even if it’s free), but I was in the mood for a time-travel romance. My rating takes the length into account, for I would drop a star (plus) if the same weaknesses kept going for a full-length novel.But first the strengths: I thought the author did a great job with Rose's confusion and struggle/inability to cope with life in the 13th century. I know I certainly couldn’t sew a decent hem to save my life. It was good to see the imperfections and not an I-can-do-anything heroine. Also, the external goals/plot was clearly explained (Rose's need to get back to her time and Julien's need to “graduate” from under this mentor in order to strike out on his own). How that was going to be accomplished moved the quick story forward.However, I missed some items from the story that I wish would have been included. No steps towards love. Just some mild lusting-my-you’re-attractive for most of the story and then to undying love with no real reason – no external circumstance or internal decision. What this really comes down to is “the why” or their motivation. How does the one fulfill an internal need for the other that no one else has done in the past? It was very muddled. I realize it is hard to accomplish that task in a novella to a satisfying depth, but I missed it nonetheless.That said, I would recommend the story if you are looking for a quick poolside read or the like, and I would consider other stories by the author. As a matter of full disclosure, I received my Kindle version free from Story Cartel [dot] com in exchange for a balanced and honest review. | 4.0 |
| 8794 | It had to many grammar errors.. You need a better editor.. & also the ending kind of threw me off because thru out the hole book Rai was saying how she hated drug dealers but was soo eager to take over for her dad... But, anyways over all it was a good read o_O | 5.0 |
| 8795 | This talented author’s love of Alaska shines through as she tells the world of its past.In this, the first book in the series, the author takes her readers right back in time, to when the first Alaska Natives arrived, there after crossing the Bering Sea Land Bridge, thousands of years ago, and through history until the famous Klondike Gold Rush in the nineteenth century.She does this wonderfully, bringing the history of this amazing place to life, through short stories, which vary tremendously. Through her brilliant penmanship, she brings alive the lives of these people who made this made this land their own under incredibly harsh conditions.For me, though, I have to say the wonderful collection of hundreds of pictures were the icing on this most enjoyable cake. Being able to actually SEE the people who were alive in those times past is a joy I will never tire of, and it enhanced even more (if possible) my enjoyment of these wonderful tales.I have never been to Alaska, however I would love to do so, especially having read this book. | 5.0 |
| 8796 | I read this book over a year ago & enjoyed the various stories, the author takes you on a journey of life as it pretty much is in today's world & society, as you end one story you look forward to starting the next, relaxed reading I highly recommend it for peps who enjoy stories from back in their grand-ma & grand-dad days in the South. I will peruse more books by this author for future purchase. | 5.0 |
| 8797 | Well written book & amazing story that had lots of historical facts. The author gets you hooked right from the beginning. Even though I have read lots of Holocaust stories, this was a new & awful twist. The lawyer & investigator were also great characters & provided another interesting part of story, Took a lot of years to get some justice! | 5.0 |
| 8798 | Very good book! Can't wait to read the other books about these motorcycle shop owning, ex-military, HawT alpha bad As! Sam is just yummy and Cheyenne was just frickin' hilarious: Former teacher walks up to her and her equally hilarious best bud: "Don't I know you?" Cheyenne, straight-faced, deadpans: "Do you watch porn?" So funny and have now since used that just to see the reaction. So so funny! There is suspense, crazy ex-girlfriends, HawT sex and yummy alphas. May I have another please? | 4.0 |
| 8799 | Superior Peril was better than the first book in the "Getting To Know Jack" series, but I think I'm just not in love with Jack. At least the author is beginning to play down Jack's secret career as an assassin in later books. | 3.0 |
| 8800 | Enjoyed reading this by BT Bradford. I have always loved her books and this one did not disappoint. It also had a message for women who are abused, but it had a wonderful ending. | 5.0 |
| 8801 | Classic Krauthammer. Constant surprise "insights." An example is his remarkable discussion of Israel's present and future position in the World. Concise, easy read, mind-expanding. | 5.0 |
| 8802 | To start of this is not your typical short diet guide. This is a real comprehensive guide full of valuable information. The book takes you on a 28 day journey to lose weight and provides you with all the information needed to follow this diet / lifestyle. If you are not just looking for a diet but for a new lifestyle then this is certainly the book for you! | 5.0 |
| 8803 | This is a great place to start a more positive outlook! Read at least one of these every morning first thing to start your day, happy, healthy and with a positive out look. Think about what you can be greatfull for and start each and very day energized, positive and happy The happier and more greatful you are the more you will attract others that are happy, enthusiastic and energized as well as attracting the other things you want in your life! | 4.0 |
| 8804 | As in the other books, we meet some new characters this time and get to know others a lot better. This book focuses on Genevieve, a brilliant and slightly nerdy MIT student, and Chad, a somewhat broken vampire. Genevieve really blossoms in this story, but even her growth doesn't make her lose the most endearing part of her... her social awkwardness that makes her so cute. I like that Chad wasn't created to be vampire perfection. Instead, he had doubts and he was, at least in his own eyes, broken. It was a great twist to the standard YA romantic hero.Fans of Maggie and Shane are going to be disappointed because there is little of them in this book. But the story is growing and it is obvious that they will be back. I like this way of building the story, getting different perspectives in different books by focusing on different characters. There is a lot of action and a whole lot of mystery and intrigue building and building. I can't wait to see where it goes next!Things to love...--Genevieve. I like that she finds her own strengths and starts to appreciate herself.--Anticipation. The story is building to a climax, adding layers with each book!Things I wanted more/less of...--Chloe, Maggie, and Shane. These three are fan favorites and even though they aren't the center of the story right now, I wish there had been a little more of them.Some Quotastic Goodness--My chest is so tight, it hurts. I pant, trying to keep quiet when I want to gasp. I wish I had a paper bag, but my captors have taken everything from me- most importantly, my freedom (Loc. 37).--And holding her against me as we hung off the side of that train... I felt something (Loc. 751).--It's a ton of pressure on her, putting the lives of so many humans, and our group in particular, on Genevieve. But she hasn't complained once. She's a fighter, she just fights with a unique set of tools, the best of which is her exquisite mind (Loc. 1793).My Recommendation: This is a great series. Vamps and mystery and romance... what more could you want?! Next up is Delicate Accord, due out in the summer of 2014. This will be Lily and Caleb's story.This review originally appeared on my blog, [...] | 4.0 |
| 8805 | If you haven't already read the previous books of this series, you might want to since these stories are forever entwining. I love how this author can take a character who sees themself as insignificant, and definately NOT what they were destined to be, and turn them into something from legend where everyone knows without a doubt who they are. Every detail can be significant. In this story, Lionheart's cousin, Foxbrush, is at a place where he is about to assume the throne of the Eldest and marry the lady he's always loved. Problem is, Foxbrush is so far from being ready it's unreal. He struggles with seeing himself as someone who could be respected. He's terrified of crowds and prefers books to people. When his bride-to-be, Daylily,runs off before the wedding, he decides to step out of his comfort zone and go after her, if only to tell her he loves her enough to let her go if that's really what she wants. Meanwhile Daylily is on a mission to finally be free of obligations and once and for all destroy all the fierceness of her true self. These two must become all they were meant to be, before it's too late and what they know of their past and future becomes destroyed. Don't worry, this story still has all the fairies, knights of farthest shore, and power hungry nobles we know and love:) Altogether a mix that captures you from start to finish! Happy reading:) | 5.0 |
| 8806 | I love a story that unfolds and that's what this story does. It's not in your face, it's not a secret that is finally dumped on you, it's a slow unraveling, with enough clues to make you piece things together.And once you put two and two together, your still surprised by an added revelation. Wonderful writing, wonderful execution.The characters were well-developed, and the interactions were tight and pithy. The friends were supportive without being necessarily smarter than the protagonists, and the families could actually exist. Avery's parents didn't feel like caricatures as can some times happen when portraying those type of personalities.Terrific job keeping me involved in the story and taking me on Cam and Avery's journey. Can't wait to read Teresa' s story. | 5.0 |
| 8807 | Cute and quick, this was a sweet and funny romance. I think it helped that the guy's name was Henry LOL | 4.0 |
| 8808 | Gamache arrests the person who appears responsible for the murder, but did he make a mistake? Stay tuned for further developments. Look for the next book in this series; it is not over yet---I think. | 5.0 |
| 8809 | The language on the first few pages made me wonder why I didn't look through the book before I ordered it...and it nearly kept me from continuing...Then I realized that wouldn't be the tone of the entire book, only the first character introduced. After I got past that, I couldn't put the book down...the action was non-stop.There were lots of characters introduced rapidly, and at times I had to really think about who was who...but the story and the characters kept moving at such a pace I just enjoyed the ride!!It was funny, interesting and satisfying, and I intend to read more by this author. | 5.0 |
| 8810 | Seemed like a good carry over book. Thinking either book 3 or book five could have been longer but still interesting. | 4.0 |
| 8811 | this book came along at a time when i was looking for something to escape into…and it definitely served it's purpose. although not my favorite jennifer e. smith book, i'm glad i picked it up. it was an easy read and i was through the book in a night or two. if you're searching for a light, easy read…don't hesitate to pick this up. | 3.0 |
| 8812 | Learned how to navigate w/ my iPad ...great "tool' for seniors as well as all to get "friendly" w/ the iPad | 5.0 |
| 8813 | This book started with a bang and finished the same way. A surprising and confusing plot leaves the reader breathless and waiting for clarification throughout but nothing and I mean nothing can prepare you for the dramatic conclusion. I was on the edge of my seat with this one from the first page. The story opens with a group of High school friends sharing dinner before they all go off to college. A terrifying g accident ends the night on a sad note and the friends go their separate ways until five years later when they meet again for a friend's wedding. All the memories come rushing back and each person has their reasons for staying away so long. You will not regret picking this suspenseful novel up. | 5.0 |
| 8814 | It is hard not to enjoy Ken Follett novels as her like a few others favourites he manages to let you develop your own value judgements to fit his story plot. His presentation in this novel was excellent.Robert | 4.0 |
| 8815 | This was an excellent storyline with lots of love and romance in the story. The author did an excellent job developing the romance between the two main characters and I enjoyed how the secondary characters were incorporated into this storyline. | 5.0 |
| 8816 | Holy hell..The characters in this story are crazy and abusive but at times are funny and loving.This story held my attention throughout the entire book and I couldn't put it down. I had to know what happened, I really enjoyed and hated Dominic's and Bronagh's banter. I just couldn't wait to read about their journey and hoping they could let each other In.Bronagh is a strong willed woman who isn't afraid to speak her mind and use her words and or hands when needed.Dominic is an intense, Dominating, loving, beast. He has a temper and is ruthless.Branna is Bronagh's sister who took over as guardian when Their parents died. Family is first and she just wants to see her sister happy.I really enjoyed the story of Dominic and Bree and fell in love with their characters and felt a strong connection to them.At times I was shocked and like WTH when Dominic and Bree were having their fits. I couldn't believe what he would say and call her. Their banter back and forth at times were funny and at times emotional.I felt such an emotional connection with Bree, when she was hurt and felt alone I was getting teary eyed and felt for her. Then I was happy when she finally gave Dom another chance and they both let their guard down a little and let each other in.L.A brings us on an emotional roller coaster and on Bree's journey from shutting people out after her parents died to letting love in. Dominic's journey is always having to be strong and helping his family out and to deciding to put himself and his feelings first when he can't get a certain someone out of his mind."You've always been mine, pretty girl. You just didn't know it."If your looking for a hot steamy funny emotional and intense story then this is for you. If you have a faint heart and don't like emotional abuse and plenty of vulgar language then this is not for you. | 5.0 |
| 8817 | Well written, of course. Upsetting…....yes. An excellent story, however it was very upsetting because too much of the book is truth. | 4.0 |
| 8818 | Katie O'Toole is the 13th child of umpteen children. She spends her days caring for her younger siblings, doing chores and tending animals. Her mother is abusive and her father a drunk. Then oneday, there is an Indian raid on her family farm! She and her mother and sister are taken captive.I could not wait to see what happens to this poor girl and how she finds the strength she always had inside. | 5.0 |
| 8819 | As is normal the case,it is difficult to put down a book written by James Patterson.There is a new hero in Jack Morgan | 4.0 |
| 8820 | She can make me laugh to the point of tears with her fascinating plots, unusual characters and unexpected endings. Wish she could write them faster. | 5.0 |
| 8821 | If you like Scottish time travel romances with Druid magic, you will love Binding Vows. It is a fun, stay up to the wee morning kinda of book. I should know I stay up till 3 am and I have to be at work at 9am but it is so worth the lost of sleep.Really enjoyed the relationship between Duncan and Tara. She sure gives him a run for his money. I felt a little sorry for him cause he had a 21st century, red head woman to deal with. I love how strong he is and how he really tries to understand her and give her time to adjust. There is plenty of unexpected twists, striking dialogue and of course HEA.I am delighted to discover this author and I went as fast as I could and purchased the next two books in this series. I can't wait to see what happens next with Duncan's sister, Myra. | 4.0 |
| 8822 | Wow. Is this book ever an eye-opener. It's a superb work of research, information, and writing. I particularly liked the later sections of the book on trends in diversification, and the future of, El Narco. I found them to be very thought-provoking. It's a very complex problem that has grave implications for many societies. | 5.0 |
| 8823 | OK, so this book is kind of different, a bit funny, a bit awkward, a bit ridiculous (in places) but there is still a murder mystery going on. The main character is an older gent (oh and I'm a bit older myself so maybe that's why I liked it?). Anyway it's a bit like Mr. Magoo goes on a cruise and bumbles around the boat BUT all because that's what he wants other folks to think. So, I did get a few chuckles and I would definitely read another book by this author! | 4.0 |
| 8824 | I hate to see this series be finished, but have thoroughly enjoyed the originality of Helma and the definite personalities of the other characters, each one completely his or her own person. | 5.0 |
| 8825 | I love the books this author is writing especially when it comes to series I've become so involved in the series can't wait for the fourth book to come out every book that ann has written has been great | 4.0 |
| 8826 | I absolutely loved this book. Laura takes you back in time in a way that just pulls you in wanting more. I plan to read every book she writes. You won't be disappointed by this book. At least I wasn't. | 5.0 |
| 8827 | I can't wait for Book 2! Plague of Angels puts a new spin (I surely hope) on the story of Jesus and gods of religion/mythology. It tells the plan of the Descended Nyx and her followers, Ishtar and Persephone, to rule hell, regain heaven and ultimately paradise (all at Tribunal's/Jesus' bidding). This part of the saga accounts for the 1000 years after the crucifixion of Jesus/Tribunal and his plan to overthrow God, with Nyx at his side. But even to a god (or goddess), a lot can happen in a thousand years. Even the best laid plans will or will not bear fruit.I really liked the book, but some may not care for the graphic nature. Just because you see God and Angels, Heaven and Hell does not imply a Sunday School lesson. The Holy Bible it is not. It is a pretty fast and easy read with quite a bit of action to it. The only downside to the book was in the choice of editor. Too many spelling and syntax errors; but I still loved the story. I've got my eye on you John Patrick Kennedy. | 5.0 |
| 8828 | You tell me where you can read and live in a story so real you live every emotion feel every word spoken it rips your soul out keeps it raw and then builds it back stronger than ever never let anyone tell you that love like this is not out there for all of us...Please read and live this story with us forever.. | 5.0 |
| 8829 | Wow, Aiden James and Lisa Collicutt have taken us on a wild ride with this second installment in the life of Solomon Brandt. From the first page, the adventure of Solomon and Desiree is action packed. Witches both good and bad, angels, demons, ghosts all make an appearance. Mix that up with the ambience of Savannah, Georgia with its plantations, cemeteries and moss covered trees and you have a thoroughly entertaining story. | 5.0 |
| 8830 | I liked this book! It has enjoyable characters in daring situations inside a colorful fantasy world. And it follows a surprisingly long literary tradition that includes:1.) The Green Door, by O. Henry2.) The Door in the Wall, by HG Wells3.) The Lost Room, by FitzJames O'Brien4.) The Green Door, a 1956 song by Jim Lowe. | 5.0 |
| 8831 | This is a really good book & the horrors of being a POW under Japanese rule are described in detail. Lomax describes his obsession for trains intermittently throughout the book, however he goes into a great deal of detail at the beginning of the book which I found a little tedious. However, if you know little about the fall of Singapore & Japan's occupation of South East Asia this book is a pretty entertaining read.Recommended. | 4.0 |
| 8832 | This book is short and concise. It gives you most everything you need to know to start writing Copperplate. I think you might do well to get another book like Modern Calligraphy that discusses tools and ink and resources to round this out if you want to see experiment with modern variations of the script. For a more traditional approach, Elinor Winters' Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy would be a good choice.I like the guide lines in the back of the book for practice. | 4.0 |
| 8833 | Grisham has to be the best - it's a great book - lots of hooks - suspense - one of those books that's hard to put down! | 5.0 |
| 8834 | Jana Deleon is another successful practicioner of the feminine wise-cracking, ineffectual-to-successful sleuth. Placed in a hide-away home in Louisiana bayou country for her protection, our heroine is adopted by two senior matrons. After the canine she is dog-sitting brings home a human bone from her backyarb bayou, she joins her aged compatriots to solve a decades-old disappearance, undoubtedly now a murder, and to save the life and inheritance of a third ancient. Clues to the solution are cleverly dropped during the exciting, and humorous, episodes. | 4.0 |
| 8835 | The book was Not worth the money for such a short story. I would not wast my time with this book | 1.0 |
| 8836 | Loved this book.. Diana went from singing in bars to being a a Rock Star!!!! What a crazy time for her. The grands were awesome too. The book was a real page turner from one page to the next.. Christina this story just keep me on edge till the end.. Can't wait for the next book!!! What a great tour Quennie Baby is on | 5.0 |
| 8837 | Another amazing story from Sarah Dosher. I am so excited to share A Blue Tale with you!!! I have been looking forward to this happily-ever-after book for a very long time and once I had it in my hands I finished it in one sitting. ONE!! It was that addictive. I was taken on an emotional journey of life, loss, hurt and beautiful redemption. A Blue Tale has a totally different vibe than her debut duet, Haven from the Storm (Storms of Life #1) and Before the Storm (Storms of Life Series) , but it is equally addictive!Sarah has a way of making you feel pain where you really didn't think was possible. Taking a risk with this book, Sarah stepped away from everything that was comfortable and wrote a beautifully tragic love story. She broke me down, only to build me back up with an amazing ending.A musician with a dark and twisty past, a beautiful woman who's grown up in the shadows of her father's rock star life...when their lives collide for a second time, there's no turning back for either one. This story is full of HOT rockers, a kickass girl band, a cat with an attitude and broken lives that are struggling with shattered pasts. | 5.0 |
| 8838 | I particularly like Dan Brown's books, so my review is slightly skewed in favor of the writer. Inferno continues Dan Brown's portrayal of Professor Robert Langdon who uses his unique skills in code breaking and knowledge of history and art, to solve current problems involving the Catholic Church.Now, I may be off when I say his writings all deal with the Catholic Church. I should say, the three Robert Langdon books I have read were rooted in Catholicism, the Vatican, etc. In this book, Brown does a great job of weaving Dante's Inferno into modern times. Without giving away the plot, Langdon gets involved in a plot to "bring Dante's vision of hell to Earth".The writing is great, the plot is well put together. However, the premise for the plot is contrived and a bit of a stretch. Here, Brown's politics come through and, while I may agree with the politics behind it, I'm not sure all of his readers feel the same way. This is the reason for three stars rather than four. | 3.0 |
| 8839 | The authors give a good explanation of how to live in good physical health into one's eighties. They explain why exercise is so important, giving some lessons in physiology. My physician recommended the book to me, as he was reading it at that time. Since following it, my health, which was good, has improved. It caused me to step up my workouts in intensity and frequency. | 5.0 |
| 8840 | Overall Rating: 3.5 Rockin’ ★★★☆After many different tries at dating and reinventing herself, Annie finally decides to post an ad in the personals section of Craigslist Los Angeles. She cannot believe that she is actually trying online dating. Annie receives many responses from a smorgasbord of men. Many of them are obscene and ridiculous in their responses and suggestions. Annie finally finds one that she agrees to meet at a bar for drinks. Could this be the man that she is looking for? Annie cannot believe her eyes, it is lust at first sight. She cannot wait to get Gabe home and in a vertical position.Gabe is everything a girl could want; ten inch c*ck with piercings and lots of feel good fun. He really pulls out all the stops to wine, dine and woo her. Only he is not everything this girl needs and wants, he has an ex-girlfriend in the wings. Gabe was not only too good to be true; he really was just an illusion. Annie really had never expected to be thrown over by Gabe because his ex-girlfriend had come up pregnant and he decided to do the right thing. She just needed time to grieve and get her head back on straight.Annie decides to get back out there on the internet dating scene. She meets Nate and decides to give him a chance. When he disappears on her she is once again left feeling empty and alone. Do you see a pattern yet in the dating game? Annie is looking for love and acceptance but is she really looking for it in the right places? What can you say when you put your personal ad in a place called Casual Encounters?Hero –Mark, Gabe, Nate, Casey: 3.5 starsHeroine –Annie Chang: 3.5 starsSteam: 3.5 starsPlot: 4 starsCliffhanger: YesWould I recommend this book: Yes! If you have ever asked the question is internet dating a good option to find happily ever after this book is for you! It really shows all the ups and downs of that kind of dating and how confusing dating can be.Would I read other books by this author: Yes! This author writes about everyday situations with a refreshing new twist.***Received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*** | 4.0 |
| 8841 | Okay. What a play. I would have love it to see it on Broadway. I love this family even tough i would not like at all if they were mine. Highly disfunctional, plenty of dark humor, I recommend this for everyone, Tracy is easily one of the best playwriters of our time. | 5.0 |
| 8842 | I'm a huge Grisham fan, but lately some of his books were good but not memorable. This was most definitely memorable! I couldn't put it down. it is totally worth your time to read. Welcome Back, John Grisham, in writing such a FABULOUS book. I won't forget this book's storyline for quite awhile! Please pickup this one. You won't be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 8843 | I love Elizabeth's books I mean so far I've read 6 and I liked them all you would think that since the names are similar but they are different. They are sexy, funny, and sad moments I love books with powerful men and her books are my secret pleasure because I can't put them down I read each one in a day they're that good. I do read a lot about 4-5 books a week but some you just want to skip to the good parts or to the end well not this book. It's well written and I know you'll like it if you love a great romance book. | 5.0 |
| 8844 | Loved the way Emily character starts out in the book but ends up. The whole book kept my attention and I really enjoyed this book. Another great read from Bev. Can't wait for the next one. | 5.0 |
| 8845 | Well written, kept me focused on the story line. Believable characters. Can't wait to search for more books written by this Author. | 5.0 |
| 8846 | Now that all the history and society revelations about 4th century Eastern Roman empire are over (in book 1) this book settles into a bunch of the old characters and new ones for this 2nd book in the trilogy. Doherty certainly has a way with heroic fiction. Have not read a better series than this since David Gemmell passed. Since this is historical fiction also, there is no comparing his work with Tolkien, Martin, Sanderson, or Michael Sullivan. But if he did fantasy I would expect it to be top tier also. Now onward to the East. If #3 is as good as 1 & 2 I will finish by tomorrow. He certainly makes you feel as if you were there. A couple extra turnabouts on this one. More mystery also....shu | 5.0 |
| 8847 | With so much action going on and so many perspectives to tell the story from, "Black Hawk Down" give a truly in-depth look at what happened over the course of less than a day, but just like the fog of war confuses those within it, the mashing of multiple story lines challenges the reader to do lots of work on keeping up with who is where and doing what. This gets easier as the book moves along because the names and locations become more familiar, but to truly understand the first half of the book, one must read it again with the accumulated knowledge of having read the entire book. Other than that, it was written so that the non-military mind can understand the various situations with limited knowledge of tactical jargon and that's a good thing for those of us who do not have a military background but enjoy reading books about the history of our military to get a better appreciation at what they do to provide security for Americans and allies alike. | 4.0 |
| 8848 | I hate it when a volume feels rushed because of multiple crossover events. Since Night of the Owls and Death of the Family are happening around this volume, it only gets a few real chances to tell its own story. That said, I loved the direction. Vol 1 was all about Bruce and Damian as father and son, but this highlights Damian and the former Robins as brothers. It's really fun to see Damian make his points and defend his right to hold the mantle. If anyone thought he had something to prove, this is where he proves it. Great story, I just wish it wasn't so rushed. | 4.0 |
| 8849 | Best book you can ever read I've read it so many times I can almost tell you every single important event in the book, and in order like the other books try it. Best start with the first book so you don't get lost. | 5.0 |
| 8850 | I really enjoyed this book. It's simple, fun and well written. I have a feeling this author will get better and better. Looking forward to more novels from her. | 5.0 |
| 8851 | Straight to the point! I love it! The author gives lots of useful tips for every room that I recommend to follow! You'll can learn a lot! Recommended it! | 5.0 |
| 8852 | You have to give it to the Juicy girls: they went out and made their dream happen. Unfortunately, even though they received a huge payout, their willful ignorance of business once they entered the big leagues resulted in their losing control of their business and brand, which then resulted in the virtual erasure of it. The brand lingers on today as a parody of its former self. Sadly too, their employees (whom they praised effusively) never got partake in the windfall either (or at least it was never stated in the book.) This book is a classic example of the "proud of being ignorant" mantra, which is as old as time. This is a good book with a caution for those aspiring to be moguls: getting to the big leagues is one problem, being willing to take good advice so you can stay there is the other. | 4.0 |
| 8853 | I had a terrible problem......I couldn't put this book down!and any one reading this one you better set some serious time aside!it's that good!I fell in love with the characters and there craziness.the only thing I didn't like was no epilogue!but other than that enjoy this read just have the time.Carolyn | 5.0 |
| 8854 | I've been drinking ACV for a while. The book has a lot of information about different ways to use it. Every topic is written in a short section. The book is a very quick and easy read. Never had any idea how many uses/benefits you can get from apple cider vinegar. I now take a dose with honey every day. A good reference book. | 5.0 |
| 8855 | Absolutely loved the world that Victoria Dannan created.Laughed along with the characters & enjoyed the tongue in cheek humor.The characters took on a life and personna of their own . Thanks for a wonderful diversion | 4.0 |
| 8856 | A great thought provoking book and has concreted my decision to stay vegetarian and think about trying a vegan lifestyle, but I found it a little repetitive at times. | 3.0 |
| 8857 | I enjoyed the he'll out of this book. Every word, every chapter had me compelled and wanting more. Their story was so intense and loving and heartbreaking at the same time. | 5.0 |
| 8858 | I enjoyed this novel by George Wier. It involves a well-plotted mystery and is written in an entertaining way. I will read more from this author. | 4.0 |
| 8859 | I freaking Loved this book!!! Damn my heart was on strings the whole time just waiting and then bam I cried like a big baby! The ending gutted me to pieces, made me laugh. I love the interaction with AJ he is adorable and I hope we hear more from him big time I think he will bring more to the story. I can't wait for book two I will be on pins and needles. Aurora you kicked a$s babe! | 5.0 |
| 8860 | It is a really good book I really enjoyed reading this perplexed book I hope you really enjoy this book | 5.0 |
| 8861 | This pamphlet is a great introduction to composting especially for the novice. It also contains several ideas and blueprints for DIY composting bins as well as a variety of composting methods. I am new to composting but I believe the information within this pamphlet will help give me a good starting point and a foundation that I can build upon. If you are at all interested in composting and DIY composting bins you should give this a read. | 4.0 |
| 8862 | It's not secret that I'm a huge fan Chef Mark Reinfeld's The 30 Minute Vegan series of books. (Just read my earlier reviews.) Every edition is a winner, featuring recipes that are so layered in complexity of flavors, it's hard to believe they can be prepared in under an hour, let alone, thirty minutes. Soup's On is jam-packed with more than 100 quick and easy recipes that will delight every palate. And we're not talking appetizer soups here. We're talking show-stopping dishes that are so nourishing, filling, and satisfying, you'll never think of soup as merely the prelude to an entrée again.Along with a scrumptious variety of soups and stews, you'll find lots of delicious extras—from Herbed Bread Sticks to Red Pepper Coulis, Soup's On elevates the art of vegan soup-making to new culinary heights. While every soup and stew within the pages of this book stands on its own, each recipe comes with suggested variations, as well as the perfect accompaniments, so you won't have to guess how to put together an absolutely fabulous meal. Just a few of the recipes I have already made from Soup's on include Mark's sweet and spicy Brazilian Black Bean Soup with Baked Plantain. Black beans make this sumptuous Latin treat nutritious and hearty. Maple-baked plantain and a bit of freshly squeezed orange juice add a touch of sweetness, and jalapeño and chipotle pepper add a zesty bite. Raw Cashew Crème frache counterbalances the heat, and Candied Pepitas add another lovely touch of sweetness and a bit of crunch.Mark's Asian-inspired Hot Pot with Soba Noodles, Seared Shiitake Mushrooms and Baby Bok Choy is a heavenly choice on a cold, wet, winter day. Broken down into three simple-to-prepare recipes for Baked Tofu, Seared Shiitake and Baby Bok Choy, and a savory noodle-and-vegetable-infused broth, you'll love how this dish comes together so easily. With clear and concise instructions, it's a breeze to flow from one step to the next, tackling more than one task at a time. While the noodles and broth are cooking, it's time to prepare the shiitake and bok choy.If you love the sweet, smoky flavor of BBQ, then the recipe for down-home BBQ Tempeh and Roasted Corn Stew will satisfy your taste buds. I served it with Cosmic Double Corn Bread and topped it with toasted pepitas, but it would have been a complete meal all on its own. Mark's soul-satisfying Roasted Root Vegetable Soup is loaded with onions, carrots, fennel, parsnips, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes (I used yams). It's seasoned to perfection with just the right blend of herbs and balsamic. Topped with Tofu Feta, it's a Mediterranean feast in a bowl!Follow Me on PinterestSubscribe via emailEnter your email address:Delivered by FeedBurnerSearch This Blogmyfreecopyright.com registered & protected[...][...]Blog Archive▼ 2014 (1)▼ February (1)The 30 Minute Vegan Soup's On! Review and Giveaway...► 2013 (3)► 2012 (11)► 2011 (28)► 2010 (57)► 2009 (78)► 2006 (5)Tuesday, February 04, 2014The 30 Minute Vegan Soup's On!Review and GiveawayIf you're a Hungry Vegan subscriber, then you know that I'm a huge fan Chef Mark Reinfeld's The 30 Minute Vegan series of books. Every edition (The 30 Minute Vegan, The 30 Minute Vegan's Taste of the East, and The 30 Minute Vegan's Taste of Europe) is a winner, featuring recipes that are so layered in complexity of flavors, it's hard to believe they can be prepared in under an hour, let alone, thirty minutes. The latest installment is called Soup's On, and it's filled with more than 100 quick and easy recipes that will delight every palate. And we're not talking appetizer soups here. We're talking show-stopping dishes that are so nourishing, filling, and satisfying, you'll never think of soup as just the prelude to an entrée again.Along with a scrumptious variety of soups and stews, you'll find lots of delicious extras—from Herbed Bread Sticks to Red Pepper Coulis, Soup's On elevates the art of soup making to new culinary heights. While every soup and stew within the pages of Soup's On stands on its own, each recipe comes with suggested variations as well as the perfect accompaniments, so you don't have to guess how to put together an absolutely fabulous meal. Take for example, this sweet and spicy Brazilian Black Bean Soup with Baked Plantain.Black beans make this sumptuous Latin treat nutritious and hearty. Maple-baked plantain and a bit of freshly squeezed orange juice add a touch of sweetness, and jalapeño and chipotle pepper add a zesty bite. Raw Cashew Crème frache counterbalances the heat, and Candied Pepitas add another lovely touch of sweetness and a bit of crunch.Mark's Asian-inspired Hot Pot with Soba Noodles, Seared Shiitake Mushrooms and Baby Bok Choy is a heavenly choice on a cold, wet, winter day. Broken down into three simple-to-prepare recipes for Baked Tofu, Seared Shiitake and Baby Bok Choy, and a savory noodle-and-vegetable-infused broth, you'll love how this dish comes together so easily. With clear and concise instructions, it's a breeze to flow from one step to the next, tackling more than one task at a time. While the noodles and broth are cooking, it's time to prepare the shiitake and bok choy. What a beautiful presentation, don't you think?If you love the sweet, smoky flavor of BBQ, then this delectable down-home BBQ Tempeh and Roasted Corn Stew is right up your alley. I served it with Cosmic Double Corn Bread and topped it with toasted pepitas. Until toasting pepitas (aka pumpkin seeds), I hadn't realized I enjoyed them so much. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of vitamin E, protein, iron, magnesium, and zinc. And toasting them for less than 20 minutes ensures that they're cooked under the threshold for unwanted changes to the seeds' healthy fats.With another wave of Arctic cold air whipping through this week and anticipated temperatures dipping down into the teens, I will surely be making this soul-satisfying Roasted Root Vegetable Soup again. Loaded with onions, carrots, fennel, parsnips, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes (I used yams), it's seasoned to perfection with just the right blend of herbs and balsamic. Topped with Tofu Feta, it's a Mediterranean feast in a bowl!I could go on and on about all of the recipes I've made from Soup's On so far, each one a delightful surprise, more delicious than the last. The 30 Minute Vegan Soup's On will have you turning out tasty, filling, and hearty bowls of goodness in less time than it takes to order takeout. And your meals will be so much more delicious, nutritious, and satisfying than anything you'll find on a takeout menu. While we're still in the midst of winter's cold embrace, get your hands on a copy of this wonderful book. The recipe for Seared Shiitake and Baby Bok Choy alone, is worth the modest cover price. And if you enjoy slurping soup in the warmer months, you'll be covered, because there are lots of spring and summer soup recipes in Soup's On, too! | 5.0 |
| 8863 | There is so much emphasis on the heroine's plainness, that it is hard to imagine a handsome man falling in love with her. Still, her loving ways and willingness to do what is needed no matter how lowly, makes her a lovely woman. It is easy to understand why Miss Ellie would marry Jackson on such short notice considering her horrible circumstances. It is all so easy to understand why Jackson would choose a loveless marriage with a plain woman based on his past love and his dead wife. His boys need a mother. He needs....well, he doesn't know what he needs because of the anger in his heart. Slowly her love for his boys and her quiet spiritual strength and her handling of difficult situations brings Jackson to the realization that he has found what real love is. | 5.0 |
| 8864 | The third book in the Rogue Hunter series really throws us for some loops. I was caught a little off guard with how much of the story was focused on her sex life. I would go so far as to saying it's a little risque crossing into the erotica zone in several scenes. A little more descriptive scenes than I would normally read.This series amazing, the world building and characters are so well done that I just cannot get enough of this series. Zyra has a lot of ups and downs in this story. She gets sick and falls in love. Along with this whirlwind romance comes a lot of vulnerability from Zyra. I even felt that we lose a bit of the Zyra we have grown to know and see her having to crawl her way out of an emotional hole that has taken a toll on her.Zyra still shows her bad ass side with not only being sick, in a roller coaster relationship, but also being hunted by hired killers. Several plot twists and harsh situations that come along with both. She still manages to find her way through things with a lot of action, and heartbreak.The writing is spot on when it comes to getting the readers emotionally invested in the story. There were times I was so upset that I had to stop reading for awhile and I really felt for the relationships, both good and bad that occur in this book.I recommend this series 100% as a very well written, plotted, and high paced space opera. It's a series that I have added to my automatic to-buy list because I know each new edition will be an amazing, entertaining and enjoyable read. | 4.0 |
| 8865 | This book was an easy read that grabbed you right from the beginning. I felt like a fly on the wall throughout the book. The author has a way of making you feel like you are a part of the story; a witness to what's going on. The characters were lively and interesting. Got this book kind of as a just because and I'm so glad I did!! | 4.0 |
| 8866 | Goldfinch was captivating! Tart's descriptive writing had me right there with her characters and scenes. Couldn't put it down! Great read. | 5.0 |
| 8867 | Good read. I didn't guess the twist at the end. Always love John Sandford books | 5.0 |
| 8868 | i Absolutely love MC books but I have to say this series has to be one of my favorites. Sparky was so passionate in a hidden underlying way in Bike Bait that I couldn't wait to read more about him.This story literally enticed me, trapped me, and kept me wanting more that I couldn't put it down. I read it in one sitting. There were times I wanted to slap both Sparky and Bonnie but their love for each other was so fierce I couldn't help but feel like if they didn't pull through what is there to look forward to in real life? Pathetic I know ; that's what I get for Being a book junkie. | 5.0 |
| 8869 | The thing about Mind Games is that I was terribly detached to all the characters right from the start. If I made any connection with any of the characters, it would have to be James. He actually had a compelling "backstory," and he actually had normal, human feelings, unlike Fia and Annie. For one, Fia really doesn't have a personality. Or if she does, it just describes her as one word—crazy. She's legitimately crazy. And her sister Annie isn't much better. Annie might not be crazy, but I'm certainly not crazy about her.Right off the bat this book caught my attention, but within 20 pages, it lost it. I thought Adam was going to be an interesting character to read about, but he wasn't present for the majority of the novel. The idea of Fia being trained from a young age to assassinate people and then choose not to assassinate a geeky teenage boy over a dog is ludicrous. (Fia sees Adam petting a dog on the side of the street, and she decides to not kill him. Like what?)Enough about the characters. The world-building/writing is a whole other matter. For one, as a reader you're thrown into the plot unexpectedly. At first, that worked toward the book's advantage, instantly showing the reader action. But as the book went along, the lack of world-building really irritated me. I never really knew what was going on. I picked up on certain aspects of the novel, but it took the entire 237 pages to figure out the majority of the plot. And it took me a good 30-50 pages to figure out that Annie was blind.Also, the writing was enough to get me to groan. Fia did things three times. Three. Freaking. Times. She tap, tap, tapped and pop, pop, popped. Yeah, well, she drove, drove, drove me insane. OH, YES. And Annie had NO REGARD for her sister whatsoever. Annie was always talking/thinking about how she loved her sister, but she didn't really show it. In my mind, Annie was holding Fia back unknowingly.I really don't know what to say about this book, because there really isn't much to say. After 50%, the plot got really slow and somewhat meaningless. I felt like it was a gigantic prologue, especially with the constant flashbacks. I would've been semi-okay with the flashbacks if they actually moved the plot along, but the thing is, the flashbacks did nothing for the novel, which once again lowered my rating for the book.Despite my two star rating, I didn't dislike this book, but I didn't like it either. I don't really have any strong feelings toward it (okay, maybe strong feelings toward snapping Fia's fingers off if she tap, tap, taps them one more time, but that's beside the point); I'm pretty neutral about the whole book. I won an ARC for Perfect Lies, so I'll be reading the next book, but it's not high on my TBR. I wouldn't really recommend this book unless you're looking for a quick read and don't mind not feeling anything for the characters/plot/world-building. | 2.0 |
| 8870 | I love dictionaries and law dictionaries really bring light to legal terms. Great book as an addition to any library or home. These later additions are not as blunt, but they will do. | 5.0 |
| 8871 | Deep and though-provoking. A little slow paced around the middle but really comes into its own in the end. Great book all in all. | 4.0 |
| 8872 | Hello – Robin from Hesperia Loves Books, here. Last night, I finished reading what may be one of my favorite novels, ever – Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover. This novel has been on my radar for months. I had spoken with friends who were fortunate enough to read advanced reader copies at the beginning of February, so I knew this story was going to be special. It was unprecedented. Colleen Hoover’s best work yet. The music awesome. The story is powerful.Ridge Lawson is a musician with writer’s block. Sydney Blake lives in apartment located across the courtyard of his apartment complex. She listens to Ridge play guitar in the evenings and has no trouble coming up with her own lyrics to his music. Ridge realizes this, so he asks Sydney to assist him with writing several new songs for his band. The story is told from an alternating first-person point of view.Maybe Someday is not just a novel – it is an experience. This project is a collaboration between American Idol star, Griffin Peterson, and novelist, Colleen Hoover. Griffin wrote an original soundtrack for the novel, and the lyrics of his songs are used in the novel. Readers will find a link to each of the songs of the soundtrack in the novel and will be able to listen to the songs being performed while reading the lyrics.Slow-build romances are truly my weakness. Colleen Hoover wrote the perfect novel for me. Have you ever read a novel where the characters make love to each other without truly making love? Ridge and Sydney do this. They share so much respect, tenderness and affection for each other. Thank you for your beautiful words, Colleen. I am completely over the moon. Maybe Someday is one story I will never forget. | 5.0 |
| 8873 | I think I fallen in love with this author. This IS my first book by Phillip Tomasso and I was totally impressed. Let me begin to say, these are some creepy zombies which will appeal to zombie lovers. The characters are where it's at in this book and I was taken-in by the 'ordinariness' of an everyday situation and how it turned into a nightmare. This is one of those good books, you start and just can't stop. Every page, every chapter held it together for this reader. I'm going to start on the next book and I know I won't be disappointed. | 5.0 |
| 8874 | Great story /plot and overall writing. Just a bit light on salty extreme detail of rigging, etc. but only sailors would notice, others get enough for a nautical atmosphere. I would have liked to have seen a few line drawings of ships types mentioned, such sloop, cutter, brig and snow in a center or appendix section. Also a good map of the islands, southern Italy, Greece and Turkey to better follow the action. As one who has spent years in the area, knowing Greek and fair Turkish, the plot twists involving these regions and people were an added attraction and give an insight to a little known theater of the Napoleanic Wars. A very enjoyable book with (thankfully) a PG rating unlike another otherwise excellent nautical series. Highly recommend reading it, and ask author to add maps in the next edition. A yar read! | 4.0 |
| 8875 | Widowed with 2 sons to care for, Lena has taken on the heavy work of farming in the late 1800's. For three years she has managed to do a "man's" work as well as her motherly duties. She's received marriage proposals from local farmers, but while they might be able to relieve her of the farm work, they are not the men of character she wants for her husband and the father of her boys. It occurs to her that widowed men in her position often advertise back east for a wife, and she decides to try the same seeking a husband. The man is chosen from those who responded and she waits in eager anticipation for him to arrive. But Gabriel is not at all the man she expected him to be; he,s fat, clumsy, socially awkward, totally inexperienced at farming, and, due to the fact that he prefers to read rather than be around people, he uses a lot of big words that make him difficult to understand. It's not love at first for Gabriel, either. He had expected that a woman who had to advertise for a husband must be pretty plain to look at, but Lena is attractive. Gabriel has had nothing but hurt and rejection from attractive women, including his mother. He believes no attractive woman would remain faithful for long and that she would belittle him. He had wanted a stable home like he had never known before and now it seems that dream was in jeopardy. But both of them wanted God's will to be done in their lives and had committed to this union feeling it was what He was providing. Can it work? Is there any hope for the loving home they both want? This is a very nicely written book, and DiAnn Mills deserves credit for writing something unique in modern romances--the introduction of a male love interest with less than the normally required 6-pack abs. A truly heartwarming story. | 5.0 |
| 8876 | A nice little twist in this story line. Like all the other books by Kathi Daley, to paraphrase Oliver Twist - "please miss can I have some more?" | 4.0 |
| 8877 | I've read all the wedding cake mysteries and find them all to be good. I have a couple "favorite" authors but enjoy reading other books and styles in between new books from those authors. This is one of those series I have enjoyed in between! | 4.0 |
| 8878 | Grayson has a little obsessions with a**es and Jennifer's in particular, "he liked her a**. Heart shaped, firm looking, with just a bit of a sexy jiggle." I mean the boy really enjoys her a**, "he turned her over. "I just want to see that a**," he said. She had no choice but to comply. She was a simmering mess under his skilled hands. Compliant. He ran them up and down her back and then to her firm a**. Soft skin beneath his calloused hands. "Yes," he said. "So perfect." I mean the girl gets a thrill when her man is home, "his hands moved all over her, as her legs held him closer. Skin on skin. Breath on her neck. She arched against him and almost purred. "Mmmmmm," she said. "You're home." I mean Gray can voice his feelings which is always a good thing in a relationship, "oh, that, it's um, really hard for me to concentrate about anything when you're naked in my bed, and I've just gotten some very good head and watched your gorgeous face as I pleasure you. In fact," he said, and placed her hand on his co**. "I'm not thinking about anything right now except effing you." I loved this book it really was a great read. | 5.0 |
| 8879 | This was an emotional story that just tugged on your heart strings. Layla has been through so much already in her short life: the death of her parents, caring for her grandparents before their deaths and now moving to live with her Aunt and Uncle. I loved Layla's sassiness, strength and courage as she stands up for what she wants and believes in. When she falls for Will, the one guy in town that she shouldn't, it is the beginning of their problems. Will's father exerts power in the town and will run anyone out of town who crosses him and what he wants. He has the power to destroy you, whether through legal or illegal methods. Will has been under his thumb for his entire life that fighting back is not in his nature. Until Layla and suddenly he has something to plan for and fight for. But will his father put a stop to it and destroy them or will they get their HEA? | 4.0 |
| 8880 | Again, another William Monk novel that kept me from falling asleep at night. I have enjoyed the whole series so far, and the characters that Anne Perry has built throughout. Can't stop buying them. | 5.0 |
| 8881 | The essays and vignettes in From Pigtails to Chin Hairs will resonate with those who grew up in the 1950s. These stories have a way of transporting the reader back to a simpler time when it was safe to play outdoors and a kid could be a kid. Becky shares details of her life that make the reader nod in recognition, chuckle, gasp, and wonder. It is a journey back in time from a little girl with pig tails to a woman with chin hairs...even the title makes you smile. | 4.0 |
| 8882 | This book is a good way to get through a rainy weekend. I does what all good novels should do, it entertains. I enjoyed the offbeat characters and the plot line.I would recommend this book | 4.0 |
| 8883 | Not really what I expected for the plot but well written and kept me at it. Would recommend to friends. | 4.0 |
| 8884 | I would give this book a 4.5. It was a sweet vampire romance with a few good twists. I really enjoyed it and I would recommend it to those that like paranormal romance. | 5.0 |
| 8885 | Good book. Interesting characters and a good plot, figured out part of the lan early on but there was one surprise. | 4.0 |
| 8886 | The author provided me with a MOBI format for MEET THE BUGS!, which I viewed via Moon+ Reader Pro, and what struck me the most was that this is very likely best enjoyed as a paperback. The big, bold, vibrant art seems constrained by a digital screen. Nevertheless, no matter which format is chosen, any bug luvin' child will get a kick out of the short, rhyming MEET THE BUGS!Although I admit I did shiver at the mention of Woody the Termite eating houses. :p | 5.0 |
| 8887 | I found this book difficult to put down and an interesting history. However readers should know that it is much more about growing up gay and dying of AIDS than it is about a search for a child given up for adoption. It was difficult to not become very outraged about the way the Catholic church treated these women and their children but also about the way the Republicans dealt with the AIDS crises. I was uncomfortable with the author writing about the thoughts and feelings of the main character when he obviously never met him. | 4.0 |
| 8888 | The first 2 books start you on a princess and the lives around her. In saying this, the plot thickens when new people come in to play. The 3ed book shows how every thing starts. All I can say is good books. | 5.0 |
| 8889 | A good light read with a fast paced suspense story with characters you will enjoy. The plot is well paced. | 4.0 |
| 8890 | I've LOVED the entire Stephanie Plum series but having to wait forever for this book left me disappointed with the results. I've grown tired of the same old story with Stephanie not being able to decide between Joe and Ranger. Pick one and get one with it already! | 2.0 |
| 8891 | I have read several books by T. Davis Bunn, and he is, without a doubt, a very skilled writer. His books may be set in different time periods with very different characters, but the plots and the characterization are always well developed. This book in particular is very prescient. It is almost like scanning today's newspaper headlines. I certainly don't want to offer any spoilers, but suffice it to say that the main character, Buddy Korda, is definitely a reluctant prophet. The book takes the reader on a journey with this Godly man through his nightmares and confusion to his serene acceptance of God's will. | 5.0 |
| 8892 | I use this every week in church, and don't know what I would do without it. I would recommend it for LDS | 5.0 |
| 8893 | Well done. Another book that made me feel as though I personally know the characters. They stayed true to themselves and I loved this book! | 5.0 |
| 8894 | Love this series. It keeps you on the edge of your seat with lots of action and suspense. I like the way the characters are built and interact and the story line is consistent throughout the series. A very enjoyable read. | 5.0 |
| 8895 | I enjoyed this book a great deal, the only thing I did not like was some of the strange and different words that were used, it felt like the author has a thesosis and that she used the most obscure words she could find. The story lone was great,it has enough twists and turns to keep my interest. | 4.0 |
| 8896 | From beginning to end, this is a bona fide page turner. When Grisham gets on a roll, as he does in Sycamore Row, there is no one better. It's easy to envision the colorful characters so skillfully presented in this great read. Written as fiction, it's not difficult to see a scenario like this happening! | 5.0 |
| 8897 | Book Review: Silken DreamsBy: Lisa BinghamSweet story set in the 1800s. I enjoy the protagonists daydreaming trait and her pure innocence. The author Lisa Bingham sure knows how to make you feel and clearly see the story as you read. Lisa Bingham takes the reader on a scandalous mystery journey. Allowing love to develop along the way.This story reminds me that dreams come true. Maybe not exactly as you dreamed it but pretty darn close :-) Also that no matter how bad a situation might appear with hope, it can get better.Review Written by: Jesenia Sanabia | 4.0 |
| 8898 | I realize the authenticity of the voice telling the story should add to the whole picture, but to me it was tedious. I gave up half way in and went to see the movie. It used the same 19th century dialogue, but it was much easier to get thru. Loved the movie, but as I said above, I loved the story in the book,too. | 4.0 |
| 8899 | Stephen King is a brilliant story teller. However the version I purchased included the additional pages which were edited out of the original version and now I understand why. Although the additional content gives you a broader understanding of the characters and why they do certain things. I found the story didn't flow as well as it should have and found myself losing interest in parts of the book. It did take quite a while for me to finish this book. I will definitely read another of his books. Fingers crossed the next one doesn't have additional content. | 3.0 |
| 8900 | From beginning to end, this book was a definite page turner. Male or female, entrepreneur or not, this is an awesome book of overcoming circumstance and triumph and reaching your unimaginable, ultimate potential!!! I will probably read it again! | 5.0 |
| 8901 | It had me right from the first page and didn't stop. I didn't get much sleep cause I couldn't put the book down. If you love mysteries and murders you will love this book. | 5.0 |
| 8902 | Let me preface this review by saying I have read and enjoyed every book Grisham has written. Generally he is quite entertaining and the reader usually doesn't know what's coming at the end. Sadly, this book isn't up to the same quality of his other legal fiction.He starts with the suicide of a wealthy man who has just written (as in ink on paper) a new will. The term holographic will should not be strange to any Grisham fan, as his earlier book, The Testament, begins the same way.I will try not to give away anything we learn at the end, although I will say i figured it out very early in this slow reading book. We do learn early on that there is an earlier will, prepared by some hotshot lawyers at a big out of town law firm. It leaves his assets to his kids and grandkids and uses the full extent of legal mumbo jumbo, tax planning and other legerdemain to minimize the estate taxes due upon one's death. All well and good--the guy was smart, made a lot of money, and didn't want the taxman to get his mitts into his pile of cash. I liked the guy.So, if you have slogged through this book to the end, I'll ask you some simple questions:1. If you wanted to take care of someone, would you wait YEARS until you are literally dead before you did ANYTHING to help that person? There are a lot of ways to transfer assets/cash, with minimal tax consequences.2. If you wanted to leave someone your estate after death, why would you create a freakin' prior will and then hire Jake Brigance to fight the other beneficiaries because you never revoked that earlier will while alive? It would be INSANE to do this. If you hated your family, and Seth makes it clear he did, why ever sit down and create such a document? Even if you changed your mind after creating the first will, send the big shot law firm a notarized (or whatever) letter that simply says I revoke my will of such and such a date, signed Seth Hubbard. Have a nice day! Or go to their office in the flesh, whatever--it is your money and the lawyers are simply carrying out your wishes. You have the right to change your mind. Ask for the original out of their vault (yes there is a will vault) and tear it up with witnesses present. The ultimate revocation!3. Then, have that same hotshot law firm, using the same tax minimizing tricks, create a new will that leaves the money to your beneficiary of choice, again minimizing what the taxman collects, using generation skipping trusts, etc.. This is what a smart businessman like Seth Hubbard would have done.4. Even if you developed memory problems and had forgotten the address of the bigshot law firm, if you knew you were going to kill yourself and that there was definitely going to be a contest over the prior will (see above), why not go to a real lawyer, revoke the prior will and make another one? On the first few pages, we learn that Seth hated lawyers but liked Jake (by reputation). So get down to the Square in Clanton, have Jake make you a new will, which revokes the earlier one and creates new beneficiaries, and THEN go kill yourself.Finally, there are mysteries here, as to the WHY. Without revealing the who, what, when,... we do find out the answers toward the end. Seth does literally nothing to explain things to anyone before he dies, nor does he leave behind any documents that would explain why he did what he did. This is the same guy who buys a grave plot, arranges things with the undertaker, plans who will sing which hymn at his service and names his pallbearers. But he doesn't give any reason for why he leaves his fortune to his housekeeper. It remains for a third party to provide the explanation. Seth has a very valid reason--why on earth would he take that to the grave, knowing that it may remain a mystery for all time? For a guy we keep hearing about was really sharp and knew what he was doing, I really have my doubts. | 1.0 |
| 8903 | This was my first read by this author but it will definitely NOT be my last. The book got off to a really "busy" start. There were lots of characters and then the author did an excellent job of alternating back and forth between the character's real names and their chat line handles. This further added to my confusion.Toward the middle of the book, the plot thickened so much that I got used to the characters and even when I wasn't 100% sure who was with who half the time, the story got so good that it didn't matter. I actually would have enjoyed seeing this story as a movie. The authors painted such clear images in my mind that I felt as if I was watching it as opposed to reading.As I read the book, I wondered how would HOOD bring everything together. Well, he did NOT disappoint me. I hate to read spoilers in reviews so I won't give anything away. I will say that this is an excellent read and I can appreciate the thought and attention to details the writer put into the book. The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is because there were so many characters and so many names and I had to keep double-checking myself and that slowed me down a bit. This book was entertaining, original and kept me on edge.I'll be reading the next book in the Black Love series soon. | 4.0 |
| 8904 | This is the first book in this series and is a good and quick read. Its straight to the point and very sexy. | 4.0 |
| 8905 | What a great story. I really enjoy stories of time travel and romance. The characters were wonderful and carried you back to 1300, to follow the love story of a lifetime. Well written, will definitely read her other stories. | 5.0 |
| 8906 | I read this story after The Cleric"s Vault. This story should have been read first but it didn't make that much of a difference. This story was quite exciting and kept my attention from beginning to end. | 4.0 |
| 8907 | I found this to be a sad story, and very repetitious. I had to finish it to see how it came out, but even though there were some good times in her life, I found it to mostly depressing. | 3.0 |
| 8908 | Buy the entire series... They are so important it will blow your mind. This is basic understanding and makes all the sense in the world. | 5.0 |
| 8909 | Bev Petterson knows how to keep you riveted to her stories. The horses, the characters, the romance and mystery all make for a great read. I can highly recommend this novel. I hope there will be another good book coming soon from this author. | 5.0 |
| 8910 | But the used book was in fabulous condition. But the story wasn't as good as the first!!! I'm skeptical about even getting number three. | 5.0 |
| 8911 | The Husband's Secret starts off really, introducing characters whe are fetchingly normal and realisticlt drawn. One the secret comes out, their lives understandably start to unravel, but, unfortunately, so does the narrative. It almost seems the author doesn''t want anything bad to happen to her characters. As a result, the ending is contrived. | 3.0 |
| 8912 | This book is actually short and easy to read, but I went out of town and forgot it at home. This quicklet was a life saver and gave me the important info to take away. Thanks Hawthorne! :-) | 5.0 |
| 8913 | I am just finishing up the last of this series and very much enjoy the intelligent prose, an intriguing led character and well developed plots. | 5.0 |
| 8914 | This book is a powerful history of Andersonville prison during the Civil War. I had read a lot about the Civil War before this but never about the prisons and this book was very detailed and much of the detail came from actual diaries left by men who had been at the prison. The inhumane conditions at Andersonville prison in Georgia caused the deaths of over 13,000 Union soldiers in a little over a year. The people in the nearby town knew what was going on and this is the story of what some of them tried to do to make things better. To me it was more than a book about the Civil War but it was a book about all wars and the way that we treat other people during war. I think it is a book that should be read by everyone. | 5.0 |
| 8915 | Totally different from my normal sci-fi I read very nicely put together can't wait to read the 2ed one buying it now | 4.0 |
| 8916 | I found myself smiling, grinning, giggling, and laughing out loud all through this book. Don't bother if you are looking for a serious mystery and have no sense of humor. This is a fun escape with great characters and storyline. It's meant to be light and fluffy. It is a good, funny, light mystery. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to reading more of the same. | 5.0 |
| 8917 | Before I get into the details about why I LOVED this book and the trilogy as a whole, I need to put out a disclaimer: Under The Never Sky is a character heavy trilogy. It relies solely on the personalities, developments and actions of its characters. Just like many dystopias out there, it sets up a world for you but it does NOT extend beyond that. Do we know how the aethers came to be? No. Do we know how and why the PODS were set up? No. Why were the people separated to begin with? None of that becomes a focus. If you are looking for extensive world building and answers in regards to this dark, deadly, electrical storm ravaged world – this book is NOT for you.If you are looking for an array of interesting characters, leads worthy of rooting for, romance that never, ever, ever overshadows the plot, strong friendships, disturbing villains and a constant sense of danger, this trilogy IS most definitely for you.With all that said, Into the Still Blue left me completely satisfied. Coming from me, it’s a great compliment. To be fair, it wasn’t the most exciting book (Through The Ever Night remains the strongest in the bunch) but it did what it was supposed to do – conclude the story in the way that made sense to the text. Rossi never loses focus. Her writing is smooth, clear and descriptive enough. No purple prose here. In the current, oversaturated market of trilogies, too many authors attempt to stray in order to be “edgy” (looking at you Veronica Roth and that pile of garbage you call books.) What usually happens is plot convulsion, deus ex machine resolutions, character regressions that make you wish you never started the trilogy to begin with.One of the main reasons I loved Into the Still Blue is Aria. Aria is the shiny, bright star for me. The kind of heroine girls and boys can look up to. While her personality is not the most unique (she doesn’t really jump off page,) it’s her intellect, persistence, abilities (mental & physical) that make me love her so much. Aria is fiercely independent, capable and strong. In this book, she demonstrates incredible amount of growth. From a scared, prejudiced and spoiled girl, she evolves into a capable young woman that others grow to love and respect. With so many people depending on her, she looks at the bigger picture and not once does she demonstrate selfishness or assert herself as a victim while others are suffering.Perry gets darker this time around. He has lost so many people in his life and has become immune to the concept of loss. It creates a rift between him and people he cares for but this is where relationship with Aria comes in place. She encourages him, gives him support when he needs it, doesn't judge him and lets him figure few things on his own. Aria and Perry have the kind of romance many of us can dream of. Aside from physical aspects... (Their physical chemistry still burns quite hot) it’s the bond between them that makes their romance sweet and poignant. The best part? Their love never defines them. It’s never the focus of the story and it never overshadows the plot. Both Aria and Perry rise above just being love interests to each other and become lovers, friends and partners in crime. They treat each other as equals. Love is supposed to exalt and dignify you…and that’s what Perry and Aria have in each other: someone you can lean your shoulder on when necessary and someone who believes in you.Aside from LIKEABLE, strong leads, Into the Still Blue utilizes its supporting and side characters very well. They are not plot devices used to compel the story but rather people, like Perry and Aria, who just want to see the next day. Soren, for example, goes from just a douchey bully, to a funny, conflicted character with his own set of problems. Roar goes through a period of severe depression because of Liv but his loyalty & friendship to Aria and Perry always remains the focus. I always feared the dreaded love triangle between Roar Aria and Perry, but Rossi is not about manipulating her readers with cheap tricks and tropes.Another reason why I enjoyed this book? No cardboard villains. They ALL have motivations, beliefs and reasons behind their actions. Sable is delusional, power hungry and manipulative. In his heart, he truly believes what he does is for the good and he is excellent at inducing fear into his subjects that takes form of false loyalty.SPOILER: In the end, when they finally reach the Still Blue, his control & division of people in order to establish a new society felt terrifying. His attempts to manipulate Aria with promises of brighter future while justifying murder and bloodshed made me feel uneasy. END SPOILER.The ending wasn't spectacular, I’ll admit to it. I wasn't blown away. It didn't have any shocking twists or revelations and I saw more than few things coming, but I still felt happy and satisfied with it. It was a journey that came to an end…and the Still Blue itself is a story for another time. | 4.0 |
| 8918 | This book brought on the feels let me tell you. For those that like a good cry now and then this is the book for you. If you like a sad/happy stories, ones, that bring on an emotion deep and profound and makes you really truly think about your life and those you love around you then this is the book for you.I did not know a lot about this book. I try hard not to know what i'm reading before I read it so that I am not biased one way or the other. But I didn't think it would be an entire book of deep emotion. I didn't know it would be about a girl having to decide whether she should pass on or stay in this world.I listened to this book on audio today. Not only is the story fully charged with a sense of loss and love and joy, but it has a great sense of stillness as well. The narrator did an amazing job of giving voice to Mia. When she was breaking down while reading the story I too broke down. There was a lot of trembling lips and blurry eyes through out this book. As a mom to an 8 and 6 year old, I would lose my s*** if anything happened to them. As a sister, I would lose my s*** if anything happened to my siblings. As you age, you get a sense of nearing the edge. You are still on that cliff face but one strong wind will blow you over and you don't know when the storm will come. Love the ones you are with. It could be any moment and poof they are gone. You could be the one that leaves and your loved ones will be left behind. Give thanks to friends and family. Appreciate each moment, day, year that you have to spend with them. | 4.0 |
| 8919 | Lundy has given us a new zom-poc series while we wait for Tufo, O'Brien and Chesser! Granted there are other series out there but this one deserves more than just a look see.... While most concentrate on regular everyday people or retired soldiers or even ex Spec Ops, this one actually takes us to the heart of war. In this case in Afghanistan where a small group of soldiers on patrol find themselves cut off from their FOB Bremmel, they've lost more than half of their group and are on the run from an enemy they have no intel on. They make a run for Hairatan hoping to find answers and more importantly a safe place to get away from the large groups of 'Crazies' that have already decimated their group. Unfortunately Hairatan is also under siege and burning. When they finally find a way into the city and a warehouse where they take refuge they are contacted by a couple Seals who fill them in on what is going on. Completely cut off from the world they soon discover that in order to stay alive and possibly find a way back to the states they must now work with the Taliban to fight a common enemy far more dangerous than either could imagine. Its a non stop action packed story of survival and the beginning of a great new series. | 5.0 |
| 8920 | I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.The first half of this book I thought was quite interesting. There was a good cast of characters and a fast-moving plot, but the second half I didn’t love quite as much. Fast-paced is always good for me, but the ending especially seemed quite rushed. There was also an odd plot twist that didn’t seem to fit with the overall theme of the story, and things got quite violent and didn’t make much sense to me. I enjoyed the dynamic between the two sisters (being a sister myself) but I didn’t think other relationships needed to be highlighted as much as they were. If the focus stayed on Gemma more I think it could have been a lot more interesting and easier to follow. | 2.0 |
| 8921 | Actually laughed out loud multiple times with this book! The playful flirtation between Macy and Jake was so realistic. The ending was a bit sappy, but there was enough crime drama to keep me reading til then end. | 5.0 |
| 8922 | Again a perfectly good book is ruined by bad grammar. Horses don't bay like one in the story was supposed to. Maybe it's just bad editing but I doubt if I`'ll buy the next book. | 2.0 |
| 8923 | This book is a parent's dream. Let's face it, parents are busy. A handy book like this can be used as a tool to speed up the learning curve for one of our kids most important subject, Math. Kudos to Sandhya for creating such a powerful, easy to understand learning tool. | 5.0 |
| 8924 | I appreciated Sproul weighing in on this topic. Those who have read other works on pro-life works (see my review of Scott Klusendorf's work) will not find anything dramatically new here. Yet it's good to read and review the pro-life's argument. One thing that stood out as unique in this book was actually George Grant's preface. Grant summarized the current landscape in our society, political sphere and culture as the result of the abortion debate since Roe vs. Wade. This fascinating essay filled with footnotes by Grant puts into perspective for the Christian the extent of how much the abortion controversy has seeped into so many spheres of our lives today. The book is worth reading for the preface alone. Getting into Sproul's actual work I do appreciate how the author does deal with various objections given against the prolife position. I was reminded that more women have been known to have been killed by abortion after Roe vs. Wade than before it which makes the back alley abortion argument for legalizing abortion kind of ironic. Concerning the argument that the fetus is part of the woman's body, Sproul bring modern study of cells to bear, noting that babies have a different genetic fingerprint than the mother. The more interesting part of the book is the appendix that ended up being a rather lengthy testimony of a medical expert on the status of the embryo. Perhaps a little too lengthy. Sproul could have had his arguments tighter and I say this because I've seen other works that have made it air tight in their presentation. For those who might want to read an introductory work or to remind and refresh their prolife apologetics I can recommend this work. | 4.0 |
| 8925 | This book continues the saga of Claire and Jamie seamlessly and flawlessly from start to finish. A remarkably excellent writer and piece of work. | 5.0 |
| 8926 | ENJOYED BOOK | 5.0 |
| 8927 | Okay, so. I don't know what made me read this book, because the synopsis is totally not my style. There are wayyyyy too many novels about peeps with "broken pasts" and the lovers that bring them back to life. Basically cliche upon cliche wrapped in a pretty new cover. But I bit the bullet and bought it.For a while, I was totally digging it. The angsty teen in high school, woe-is-me beginning was very reminiscent of novels past from Fictionpress, a website where some of my favorite authors first got their start. I initially was very excited to muddle through the lives of Bronagh and Dominic because of that fact.Bronagh is the one with the troubled past, as her parents were killed when she was young and she was brought up by her sister, Branna. This could have been extremely emotional and riveting, as it's been a successful ploy many-a-time, however it wasn't executed well. We're constantly told that Bronagh pushes people away and can't connect with any friends. And I say told because it's basically a textbook case of show, not tell. I couldn't connect with her at all on that point.She meets Dominic, one of five insanely hot brothers that move to Dublin (hear the cliche?) and he instantly wants her because she's the one woman to turn him down. I'll admit I did enjoy the bit of cat and mouse between them. Had Dominic actually possessed any redeeming qualities, I may have bought his douche-nugget routine. He constantly belittles and mocks the her to the point where I was giving my kindle serious WTF looks when she would stop-drop-and-roll in the middle of an argument to suck his tongue in her mouth.The entire plot was completely unbelievable; so much so that during the climax I was flipping through the pages in disbelief. Not only was the story a thin on plot, it also severely lacked in characterization. Dominic has to be one of the worst hero's since Travis Maddox. He, and I mean this literally, picked fights with people at least once during every. single. scene. Who does that? He had serious anger issues and in no way did I find that attractive. Nor was I fanning myself at the fact that he professes his love and then immediately speaks about babies and marriage. Hello, was I the only one with furrowed brows after that?So, in conclusion, a mildly entertaining, albeit absolutely unbelievable story that should be read if you don't really need a shot of realism to bring the characters to life. If you enjoy very "lightweight" novels that don't require a lot of thought and totally dig the uber-fake-alpha males that are also crazy and need to lay off the testosterone injections, snatch this up! | 2.0 |
| 8928 | I think Beauty and the Beast is a favourite of many of us, and we all wish we could find our own Prince although preferably without having to go through the beast part. This is a wonderful spin on this tale, that has you caught up in its so ell from the very first page and doesn't let you go until the final word, and while this is a sort of happy for now you know there is more to come.Loved the character of Luna, as heroine who can take care of herself doesn't pull any punches and lands an awful lot of them, what's not to love, Gabe is a tortured soul and this comes through so well in the writing, you feel for him and just like in the original you are willing them to fall in love. Never forget the importance of the other characters and they all have their parts to play and they are wonderful. This breathes new life into the story that never grows old and will hold your attention and have you wanting more.I received a free copy for an honest review | 5.0 |
| 8929 | My son (4) is excited to practice his cutting skills with this book. It starts with simple lines and builds from there. A good first cutting book! | 5.0 |
| 8930 | I really liked this book. It was funny and heart wrenching at the same time. I loved the scene with the ostrich!!! The island people are wacky but really know how to take care of their own. | 4.0 |
| 8931 | I really liked this book for the most part. The main character is a bit naive and whines to a certain extent. This book could have ended a few chapters before. Sometimes the story line seemed to drag a bit. I skimmed close to the end. Nico is a great character or fantasy. In real life, his possessive side would be scary. This is a one and done read for me. I won't read it again. | 3.0 |
| 8932 | The book isn't in very good condition. The pages are yellowed. The spine is well worn. Not that good a shape. | 2.0 |
| 8933 | Fascinating, well written, based on facts. I enjoy Chevalier's style and have an interest in rocks/fossils. For me, this was a quick, enjoyable and educational read. | 4.0 |
| 8934 | This story is what it takes to marry into the Amish faith...with a little intrigue on the side ... difficulties with oneself... and cousins.It's a lite story easy to read it will make you smile. | 4.0 |
| 8935 | I loved this story and was immediately engaged. The language and style is unique and captivating from the start, the setting vivid and fittingly dark. Professor Thistlequick is wonderfully quirky and could easily carry a much longer story. I hope to see him again in the future and am very much looking forward to reading more from Eldrtich Black. Just great! | 5.0 |
| 8936 | Love this series of his...keeps you in suspense until very end....loved it and cannot wait for next in this series | 5.0 |
| 8937 | I will add Arlo Crawford to my list of favorite authors! Although I am pretty sure this is his debut novel, I certainly will look forward to further books by Arlo. His writing style is great and he makes you feel like one of his friends, who he is telling this story to. He is very honest about not wanting to follow his parents as to owning & running a productive farm as a business. He can see what it has done to them & so far, continues to do to them - the tedium work, constant pressure, demanding business that never lets up, dealing with hired hands, etc., etc.. He knows that there is a better way to make money, but that there is a certain love of a farm that surpasses other income avenues as well. He loves his farm; it's just that he sees the beauty more than the negatives that it holds. His descriptions of that beauty - the sights and smells of the farm & how it can get into your blood are wonderful and draw you in - I savored his depictions of what he felt as to the beauty side. But, a farm is really a LOT of work-more than he is willing to do endlessly! Frankly, I hated for this book to end. I could have read on and on, but sadly, it did end. I myself, grew up on a tiny 5 acre farm in rural Pennsylvania, on which we raised potatoes and chickens. Of course, we had other animals too, but they did not produce the same income that we had from the chickens. Even that was a lot of work, which I remember well. So, in some parts of his book, I could understand where Arlo was coming from and enjoyed that, now that I have so many years since that part of my life to remember. I think that this book is wonderful and the writing even more so! | 5.0 |
| 8938 | It was s good book. In twisted kinda of way but I still enjoyed it and I enjoyed part 2 ad well | 4.0 |
| 8939 | I read a lot of books. frequently they promise but never deliver. this book delivers at numerous levels. Mystery, romance, excitement, with a trail of thrilling moments makes this a good read. I am looking for another book by this author. | 4.0 |
| 8940 | Yes, like others have already said, this is a long book and it has a lot of science stuff. So what? I skimmed over the sciency things and just enjoyed a very well thought out story. I can't imagine the amount if research and help the author put into writing this book. My hat is off to you, sir!Buy the book and enjoy the story! | 4.0 |
| 8941 | “Friends from Damascus” is (more-or-less) part of the bigger story of the origins of the group of “rogue” assassins, known as Friends from Damascus, who take out world bad-guy terrorists, operating outside the boundaries and restraints of any national or political organization. Their funding remains mysterious, but their determination to kill terrorists who endanger civilization is clear and unambiguous. They simply kill them without much emotion connected to the assassinations. Naturally the entire world of terrorist organizations as well as legitimate governments seek them. Thus their operations are highly secretive. They live on the edge of exposure and their own annihilation.In this book, Mr. Happy traces the recruitment of two of the people who become primary players in the small group of self-appointed assassins, Brett/Rene and Talia/Mona. Naturally they become personally entangled and eventually in each other find the love that has escaped them all their lives. The first part of the book (about half) is slow and almost entirely “background.” Though necessary, it’s still slow.Mr. Happy has a tendency to create “superwomen” in all his books. Talia is no exception. She is a walking, talking, breathing death machine, with all the skills necessary to kill anyone she meets, besides being an emergency room doctor. But Talia nearly meets her maker in the book’s denouement in Lebanon. However, as we read these thrilling episodes, Brett and his deadly-merry band of assassins eventually rescue her. Skipping ahead, Brett and Talia team up in all ways, and Talia joins the Friends’ Group. This revelation is not a spoiler. It could not have happened in any other way, and such was obvious from the very beginning. How many people die in this book? It’s an unbelievably high number!!Some of the action is a bit overboard and sketchy enough to cause the reader to suspend disbelief – not always possible for this reader. Too much of the hairy escapes just don’t seem very possible and disbelief wins the day all too often. A writer shouldn’t force his readers to disbelieve plot and action episodes.And yet, it’s a very good story, very well-written, upbeat and assertively positive in its thrust with attempts at ethical reconstruction of behavior. Mr. Happy may not write anything remotely resembling literature, but he writes a darn good story. It’s a bit like reading one of the Gabriel Allon series by Daniel Silva, only with more technology and a staggeringly effective support group – and mercifully without the Israeli politics.Thus, it’s a 4 on Amazon’s scale. The entire “Damascus” series is very well done. Kudos to Mr. Happy. | 4.0 |
| 8942 | Here we are, corrupt Hillary, shameless traitor to her people! Competency is worth nothing without decency and morals.When I hear that she is ahead in the polls, I shiver for America: it will be worse from King Obama to Hillary | 5.0 |
| 8943 | The book is full of lots of good information on what multicast marketing has to offer marketers/product owners. Come on, everyone processes differently, this gives great how to know how to distribute in all these different ways. Mike Koenigs caught my eye a few years ago and I have followed his teachings. His stuff is great. Recommend you get Multicast Marketing by Mike Koenigs and Paul Colligan implementing what you learn. | 5.0 |
| 8944 | The story was ok. The background for the aliens sounds interesting and the other stories that are alluded to peak an interest. The ending of this short story was obvious and left much to be desired. | 3.0 |
| 8945 | This is a very short story that not only introduces us to key characters in the Crimson Shadow series, but gives us important information about the purpose of the Odin clan. We meet Emily and Joseph Stryker when she finds him injured in an alley. After a few protestations that he would be fine, Joseph leaves the alley. Emily is confused by her reaction to him when she's never before felt drawn to a man showing interest in her.Back at the Odin clan's mansion, Joseph continues his work of building tolerance among the mythos community for more than just their own kind. With the help of his friend, Depok, they have been hard at work creating laws and establishing order in the mythos community. If they succeed, mythos everywhere will be safer and continue to remain secret from humans. Their efforts are hindered by rogues who see their way of life suppressed by this upstart clan and its leader.Complicating everything are the feelings Joseph and Emily have for each other, something forbidden since Emily is 100% human. But what good is any Crimson Shadow story without a bit of the forbidden to make things sweeter? Of course there's conflict, arrogance born of self-confidence in ones ability, nobility in striving to prevent friends from being injured or killed. And let's not forget Trepis, such a pretty "kitty" who behaves much like Emily's cat, Aries.I really enjoyed having this background on the Odin clan and what they were trying to accomplish. Their purpose echoes life in a very real way as they strive to better the world in which they live. They are attacked by a group who believes Stryker, and by extension the Odin clan, have no business trying to regulate how anyone in the mythos community live. Sound familiar?Of course it's not all smooth sailing, but it wouldn't be an interesting read if it was. The characters are, once again, wonderful, and the editing was nearly perfect. Very glad I added this book to my library. I'm looking forward to reading more from both this author and the world of Crimson Shadow. | 4.0 |
| 8946 | 4.5 out of 5 StarsGripping and forging ahead of its time but believable and heartwarming.I was gifted a copy of this book and I am glad I was. I am normally not much of a historical romance reader. I typically like my books dark or hot and steamy, however this one was thrilling and enjoyable. I found myself wanting to keep turning pages to find out what would happen next with the differences in the towns people, as well as the romance going on with the two lead characters. The romance was sweet and I loved how forward the main characters were with their views during that time period. The acceptance and admiration, along with the constant denial of feelings for sake of the townships views made me fall even more for the story. Despite all the challenges, love and a little progress was made and the story ended with a HEA feel.Would recommend to anyone looking for a page turning sweet read. | 5.0 |
| 8947 | A different view of the world after the world ends .... loved the two omnibus trilogies (looking for more) and then this book. Man's inhumanity towards men (and women) is on display and we don't even know it until near the end of the book. Meanwhile the character studies of each of the primary family is surperbly done and very enjoyable. As always with a Hugh Howey world ... I want more! Great read folks, get out and READ! | 4.0 |
| 8948 | *Contains spoilers for Gifted: A Donovan Circus Novel (book 1 in the series)*Burned picks up a few weeks after the final events of Gifted.Lucy is still reeling with guilt over killing Felix in self-defense, and also reeling with her indecision over her love life. Avoiding Gabriel and Keegan makes things a tad bit easier, but Lucy knows it's only a matter of time before she must make a choice.On top of her emotional struggle, Lucy and the Donovan Circus family are about to encounter a new threat...One evening whilst strolling along the grounds, Lucy is grabbed. A knife is held to her neck and words are spoken into her ear..."Tell Sheffield that Medved is hunting him.Tell him. Tell him the Bear is coming."Medved the shifter is a villain with immense power. Sheffield quickly calls on an old friend—a friend who happens to run a competing circus—for help.The Donovan crew head off to Grayson Circus to form an alliance in hopes of beating Medved, but end up getting the opposite of a warm welcome.While trying to win over the Grayson group, learning more secrets about her father daily, and fighting with her own feelings, Lucy is ready to explode.Will Medved and his army be enough to take her and her friends down?- - -What a follow-up!!! Gifted was great, but Burned?ASTOUNDING! Liz Long is quickly moving up in the ranks of my all-time favorite authors!The first thing I have to note is that the romance in this book is superbly done. I am so impressed with the fact that Liz didn't make it the focal point, but kept it alive with passionate and meaningful interactions between Lucy and both her love interests. I also like that I was surprised at her choice once it was made. I won't spoil it, of course, but I think you'll be surprised as well. I imagine it's quite a feat to keep up the suspense with both Gabriel and Keegan enough to make it realistic and yet still a surprise outcome. Does that make sense? I hope so. lol Anyway, the romance is beautiful and moving and very much heart-wrenching at times.After reading the first book in the series, the characters really stood out to me. I remember being impressed with the sheernumber of characters and how each one stood out so completely, remaining clear and memorable in my head even weeks after I read the book. We get all those same characters in this novel, plus some. With the Donovan crew spending a good portion of the book at the Grayson Circus, we meet new people! And the same thing happened with this book... I found them all SO SO memorable! Not only new characters, but new Gifts—some very interesting and fun ones at that. You can definitely expect new friends as well as enemies. :)Lucy is a lovable protagonist. I found that she really stepped up in this book. She was going through emotional turmoil for many different reasons, but embraced her role as leader even when she wanted to do anything but that. She never asked to be caught up in a war her father and Sheffield began. She never wanted to have to hurt someone using her Gift. She never asked for her Gift, period. But she grew. She learned. She overcame. She is inspiring and I very much enjoyed reading from her POV; enjoyed going on that journey of growth with her.As for the new villain. The Bear has quite a presence. This guy isn't just evil, he's freakin' insane! Sociopathic, even. He's definitely a memorable baddie! The action that accompanies his battle with Lucy and her friends is pure awesomeness. I felt like I was watching a movie. Liz did a perfect job of writing the action and keeping up the suspense. I was enthralled and glued to the pages.All in all, Burned left me completely satisfied. The characters, both old and new, are amazing and very stand-out among the hoards of New Adult characters out there. The romance is sexy and intense. The storyline progresses nicely and leaves things open for a third book without torturing us with a cliffhanger ending! Please bring on another Donovan Circus novel... like now! I definitely recommend this book (as well as Gifted) to anyone who enjoys a unique, fast-paced NA novel with a paranormal twist. :) | 5.0 |
| 8949 | Another cliff hanger! Now, I can't wait for #6. And I know I will be entirely devastated when #7 comes out and this great series comes to an end. Great job, Kyle West! | 5.0 |
| 8950 | Really didn't like the box. Sorry I invested in it. Really nothing more to say. Except I hate the reviews. | 1.0 |
| 8951 | I'm completely shocked that this was the ending to this series. I loved the first two especially the love between four and tris it was exciting to see how they were so different but still loved one another thru it all. I can not believe tris died and it was just like well that's it. All the bad people got off for all they done while in my opinion the best character who done as much as she could for the people dies. And a stupid death at that. She was finally happy to live and stopped going on suicide missions for the life and love she wanted. But guess what nope didn't happen all the bad people got the life she help create but she got nothing. I love romance stories but I also love action.. if your going to bring a romance into a book so strongly than don't disappoint. Just really feel like blah over the ending just horrible!!!! | 1.0 |
| 8952 | Excellent read. Love reading about Alaska, to say the least. Am a huge fan of this author and recommend this book to everyone. | 5.0 |
| 8953 | First let me say that this book rocked my ever loving socks off! Dawn & Emily wrote one helluva good book! Original and fun to read. I can not wait for the next book in the series Renegade Reject! If you have not read this book yet and love MC stories as much as I do please read this book I highly recommend it. Happy reading from your favorite Book Vixen. | 5.0 |
| 8954 | At times it got a bit tedious but I enjoyed the way Garth Stein was able to so eloquently describe Enzo's feelings and explain the reasons such as having a "floppy" tongue | 5.0 |
| 8955 | Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.Kay, or Katie, is a wealthy socialite living in Manhattan. Although her family comes from money, she doesn’t live the life of a trust fund brat, instead choosing to man the helm of her family’s charitable foundation (much to her mother’s chagrin). For the past three years she has been dating Josh, another trust fund brat (although estranged from his father) and they are engaged to be married. When she walks in on Josh and his former girlfriend, Kay realizes the mistake she is about to make and breaks it off.In order to help the austere Kay get over her breakup with Josh, her friend Michelle takes her to a sex club, Sensations (against Michelle’s better judgment). At the club, Kay has an anonymous sexual encounter with a man who upends her entire world. Even though their all-night sex session took place under the mask of darkness, she is immediately smitten. She remembers the smell of him, his voice. He too was electrified by their contact and can’t get her off her mind.Luke Davenport is the owner and CEO of one of the largest PR firms in Manhattan. He is still getting over the loss of his wife Roslyn, some four years earlier. He is the single father to a five-year-old daughter, Olivia, or Livy. When the fourth anniversary of his wife’s death rolls around, his friends and co-workers from the office manage to convince Luke to accompany them to Sensations. He, like Kay, is not looking for the kink that seems to be surrounding them at the club, but rather a night of hot companionship, some no strings attached hot sex with a stranger.The next day, the body of Ms. Carmen, the manager of the club is found strangled and soon Luke is arrested for the murder. Unfortunately, Kay is the only one that can serve as an alibi witness to Luke’s whereabouts, however in coming forward, she risks not only the name of her family, but her position with her family’s foundation as well. Can the connection between Kay and Luke be enough for Kay to risk it all? If Luke isn’t the one that killed Ms. Carmen, who is?Wrapped In Shadows is a book of suspense and mystery wrapped up in a hot romance package. The connection and resulting sexual encounters between Kay and Luke are hot. Luke is a hunk of an alpha male, not only because of his prowess in the bedroom and his dedication to Kay, but also in the commitment he has made to his daughter. She is the number one priority in his life and it is refreshing to see that.There are several twists and turns you won’t see coming, making this the proverbial page-turner. I loved the relationship between Kay and Michelle (who happens to work for Luke) and the different ends of the spectrum they represent. Michelle helps to draw Kay out of the vanilla, white bread world she is accustomed to and really live. Not only to experience the carnal pleasures of the world, but also to take the chance on real love, not the kind that is more of a business merger between families, meant to benefit them socially and financially. Kay wants to marry for love, not power.Wrapped In Shadows is a solid four star read. It is gripping and well written, however I could have done without some of the back and fourth angst between not only Kay and Luke, but Kay and her mother as well. Kay isn’t the strongest of heroines and I would have liked her a bit more if she had more of a backbone. In the end she pulled it off and got it together, but I feel I may have had more of a connection with her if it had been earlier in the book. Ms. Eugene did an excellent job of creating the villain(s) and making their motivations clear. I think the biggest thing that bothered me though was Luke’s daughter, Livy. I loved their relationship, but it was the way in which Ms. Eugene depicted her with her speech that made it a little unbelievable. As a five year old, there was an awful lot of baby talk, but in the next chapter, she busts out the line of “who are these men?” For the most part her language seemed to be that of a 2-3 year old, not that of a kindergartner.Wrapped In Shadows is a standalone with an HEA. I highly suggest it for fans of romantic suspense. This is the first book I’ve written by Ms. Eugene and certainly not the last. | 4.0 |
| 8956 | love the HOt Rod books and all the guys. The heroine, Kaelyn, is so sexually naive and ultra privileged that there is no way she would be rolling around on the floor surrounded by 5 guys doing her after meeting them 2 days before. That concept and the thin story line solution to the Dad's interference makes this book unbelievable and rushed for a conclusion. | 3.0 |
| 8957 | Having been a family victim of a murder, I was fascinated in reading this novel that was written by a federal judge who has presided over a capital murder case."The Hanging Judge" is the debut thriller by Michael Ponsor. It is excellent in many ways. It gives readers a view and perspective of courtroom drama in a capital murder case, along with what might and sometimes does happen behind the scenes.Personally, I am a lot like the main charater, David Norcross. I also have a lot of deep doubts about our legal system. Being a crime victim, I resent a clever defense attorney getting a criminal off the hook, when the villain is obviously very guilty. However, I know that both the prosecutor and defense attorney are just doing the best job they can.Reading this novel was akin to watching a movie and not being able to do anything else until seeing what happens in the end. In a fiction movie or a fiction novel, writers can make their story have a good ending. Truth is, in reality, the bad guys don't always get what is coming to them. However, it could be a different matter when wicked people die - for this is not a free ride - everyone must pay for their deeds - good or bad.If you want to read a book that has lots of action and one that stirs up emotions, then you should read this excellent and well-written novel.Jeannie Walker (Award-Winning Author) "Fighting the Devil" - A True Story of Consuming Passion, Deadly Poison, and Murder | 5.0 |
| 8958 | The book was okay. When I began to read Zora and Nicky the storyline really got my attention however towards the middle of the story my interest started to dye down. | 2.0 |
| 8959 | It's been a very good reading experience. We'll worth going back and reading one and two in the series. This is a vampire story with some inventive twists and is a continuing saga. | 5.0 |
| 8960 | I'm a huge fan of Kristen's and have been for years but recently I must admit I've been disappointed with Own the Wind and Fire Inside and I didn't even consider reading Jagged but since I love the Fantasyland Series not reading Broken Dove wasn't an option.This book started really well, I loved all the characters involved and Kristen was weaving her magic, normally I read quickly which is both a blessing (I get to the end quicker so find out what's what) and a curse (if it's a good book it's over too quickly) but in this case due to personal issues it's taken me days to get through this which means I've been able to really get into it, and I was but I did take issue with Maddie's stupid mistake, now I know Maddie had to do something to annoy Apollo but I didn't find it believable, this is a woman who's street wise and has been on the run from her husband for years so I felt this was a cheap shot and I expect more from Kristen.I loved that all the main characters from the past books were here with their children.Golden Dynasty is one of my favourite Kristen books I can't remember how many times I've actually read this book, I also loved Wildest Dreams but Fantastical was for me a disappointment.One measure I use when judging books is if I'd read it again and to be honest I don't know if this is a book that I would read again, I'm not sure why but at the moment I can't see it happening, it makes me wonder where the four stars came from even though I loved the characters and enjoyed the book for me it was lacking something, I'm not sure what but it makes me wonder if we do in fact have the old Kristen back. I am concerned that Kristen's books of late are not living up to earlier potential, this one started really well and I liked all the characters but it's not calling out for me to re-read, now I know not every book can be everything to every reader but I'm wondering if she's spreading herself too thin she has a lot of different series's going on at the moment I know I'm waiting for the next 'burg book as well as The Third Series.This book has reminded me how much I liked Frey and Finnie as well as Apollo so I'm going back to re-read Wildest Dreams now which of course will be followed by Golden Dynasty yet again.I couldn't decide between 3 or 4 stars. I gave 4 since I liked the characters and enjoyed the book but if I compare it to At Peace, Until the Sun Falls from the Sky, Golden Dynasty, Motorcycle Man the list goes on and on it makes me wonder if it truly deserves the 4 stars, would 3 be a more accurate rating? | 4.0 |
| 8961 | This stunning series continues east to Iran and then back again West towards Turkey. Rebecca's English is mesmerizing and you feel as though you are right there with Princess Sofia. You get to learn a lot about how people in those lands lived in times gone by.Her journey in more ways than one is like a candle in the wind, just when you think she's finished some miracle takes place and gives her renewed hope and vigour. You can sense her frustration and helplessness and loneliness.She falls in love but fate has other plans for her. Her lover is as mysterious as the wind and several questions remain unanswered. She loves him passionately but he seems to have a murky past. More information might be forthcoming in the last book of the series.It's an amazing book and I highly recommend it to one and all. You'll be a lot wiser once you finish reading it. | 5.0 |
| 8962 | King and Maxwell see a teen running down a road in a storm with a gun in his hand and that begins their involvement in finding out what happens to his dad in Afghanistan. There is lots of confusion at first when all the "alphabets" get in on the act telling them to leave the kid alone (do they ever listen?) and they have to decide if the dad is alive or dead, a patriot or a traitor but they decide to press on and with Edgar's (genius) help prevail. "All is well that ends well" and the only weak link I found was the villain's end goal - pretty pathetic for all the killing, etc. that went on and all he gave up.Baldacci used this story as a means to bring Edgar into the employ of King and Maxwell as he is on the TV show which he wasn't in the book series which is all to the good as he is too good a character to lose. I enjoy these characters and this story added more depth to them and I especially liked getting a glimpse at King's ex-wife and their past and present relationship. | 5.0 |
| 8963 | I have read many books of this particular genre, and Terrence Real is excellent. Well worth your time to consider and read. | 5.0 |
| 8964 | But I loved it.A very (and I mean VERY) brutal tale of a woman in the evil hands of a doctor who has dark designs on her unborn child.To say any more would be to rob you of the wincing and cringing and stomach-churning horror and brutality that awaits you hear.If you like it rough. Rough enough to leave bruises and scars. Step right up! | 4.0 |
| 8965 | Now I am seriously not a fan of NA or YA books but this was a great story that kept my attention riveted and didn't drive me mental with immature, silly characters. The storyline was original and interesting.Both the H and h were great characters that were easy to fall in love with. The pace of the story flowed well and I was questioning up to the 3/4 mark if the story was a paranormal after all.I am a fan of Ms Pamfiloff's books and enjoyed it as much as her Accidentally series. | 5.0 |
| 8966 | This book not only told the story of an incredible man, but it also gives insight into the culture of the people of Iraq and what our warriors faced daily during that war. Johnny's courage and dedication is truly an inspiration. I highly recommend this book. It renewed my appreciation of America.Jim DeFelice obviously helped Johnny tell his story in a way that Americans can understand. Still, he kept Johnny's "flavor" in imparting what he was feeling and why he was willing to risk everything to do what he did. | 5.0 |
| 8967 | There is a reason why this book is receiving all 5 star reviews... it's THAT good. It deserves them! I don't think I've ever read a book where I rooted for the characters as much as I did this book. The characters are amazing. They are real, they are vibrant and you really believe they exist somewhere out there. The storyline is so well developed, and so well written that it just draws you right in, and doesn't let go!Who hasn't wished that someone who was bugging them wasn't there any longer? I know I have... and I hate to think about how I would feel if something truly did happen to that person, the guilt would be overwhelming. That's exactly what the author portrays, and very eloquently in this book. It takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, love, hate, grief, loss and most of all, hope.I'm a teacher, and always looking for something my reluctant readers will enjoy... this is it! What a wonderful gift Michael Scanlon has given us! Obviously you don't have to be a teenager to enjoy this book, anyone who enjoys a good story and good writing will love it!This is definitely an author I want to read more from! I can't recommend highly enough. | 5.0 |
| 8968 | A good read from the viewpoint of this top level Hughes executive, Dr. Richardson. | 5.0 |
| 8969 | This was an amazing and beautiful love story and I really enjoyed watching how despite everything true love found its' way. | 5.0 |
| 8970 | I read this book when it was first published and several times since but I wanted it on the Kindle. I had bought Sycamore Row which was kind of a follow up and it made me want to read this again. | 5.0 |
| 8971 | Lovin' the Ridgeville series. Humor with romance is always good and when you add in shifters it is just great. | 5.0 |
| 8972 | OMG......I LOVED this story:) It was absolutely perfect and written so, so beautifully...... I cannot wait to read Cohen's story in the future. The epilogue was spectacular..... An absolute masterpiece!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 8973 | I really did enjoy this book. Nicole always take you a ride with her book and this one was no different. I can't wait for part 2 | 5.0 |
| 8974 | I love Stephen King, and while this wasn't my favorite of his novels, I found it a to be a another good read by a master. | 4.0 |
| 8975 | In life, we hear voices. No, not the ones you may be thinking about. Voices of fear, doubt, accusation and more. These are the voices that Steven Furtick addresses in his new book Crash The Chatterbox: Hearing God’s Voice Above All Others. I am grateful to Multnomah for giving me a free copy to review.First, the things I enjoyed about the book. This book will be very helpful to many. The book is geared for those who are struggling. Struggling with doubts, fears, and more. It is encouraging. It is honest. It is Biblical. If you find yourself struggling with some of these “voices,” this book will be an encouragement.Secondly, there were a few things I did not care for personally. This book is different from Furtick’s first two. His first two is built around Biblical stories, this is not. The book is Biblical, but there is a little too much psychology for my taste. I would have rather it be built around a character like his last books. It is not bad by any means, I just felt like the flow of the last books was much better than this one. It personally did not scratch me where I itch, but I know that many will find this very helpful and encouraging.All in all, this is not a bad book at all. If you find yourself trying to discern God’s voice and will in your life, then by all means, pick yourself up a copy! | 3.0 |
| 8976 | This book was very hot. The story was very suspenseful and I couldn't put it down. This series gets better and better. | 5.0 |
| 8977 | I liked how this series turned out and I just bought the new book in this series called the Son. | 5.0 |
| 8978 | Jane Linfoot has a writing style that is simply delightful. Fresh, funny, and full of pizazz, it makes her stories easy to read, and they make me laugh. The Right Side of Mr. Wrong is another breezy story that kept me engaged. It does have a slight bit of a slow start, but it pulled me in quickly once the groove got going. Brando and Shea are an interesting pair, and the way they are brought together brought on some sparks. Some in a good way. Some...not so much. Either way, these two sure had some tension going on which made for quite the memorable time. This story is perfect for a light reading day in the afternoon on a swing, which is exactly what I did. | 4.0 |
| 8979 | I wanted to know the story but could not stand to watch the movie. With a book you can put it down when the story disturbs your senses. I'm sorry this time in life ever existed. I know some people object to the Federal Gov't. entering their lives but I do believe if it did not (Thanks to Mr. Lincoln) this kind of life in some states would still be going on in some fashion. | 4.0 |
| 8980 | One of the best books of this series that I read. Really very tense. And I'm kind of sad because I do not know what will happen with sean. And Trystan?? What is it?? I love Trystan, and my heart is broken | 5.0 |
| 8981 | Port Aster seems to be an exciting place to live! Kate continues to find herself in 'hot water', when counterfeit money shows up as she makes a purchase. Having already established herself a name with proving who murdered her friend, (in Deadly Devotion) she continues to be the 'detective' and works on this mystery.Many twists and turns bring this case to a conclusion, only to open up a new ones including family secrets long hidden. Hopefully Book 3 will help us draw conclusions, or will there be a book 4......? | 5.0 |
| 8982 | Don't know about this guy. I guess it was a good story, but I would have enjoyed it more if it had been an episode of Ghost Whisperer or something. | 3.0 |
| 8983 | I have to agree with the other reviewer who felt like she must've read a different book than all the other reviewers. The writing style was awkward and doesn't follow the plot and goes for pages with nothing but Nellie going to bars and meeting famous charactesr from history - name dropping? I enjoy that the author's attempting to introduce me to celebrities of history, but it just doesn't work. There just wasn't enough story to hold it all together. Pasteur was the most interesting character in the novel. The villain was one-dimensional and wooden. And I have to agree with the reviewer who wrote the inclusion of historical figures felt more like a gimmick than anything. I will read the next one to see if they get better. But I have to say that I thought having Nellie sleep with Jules Verne was yucky. | 3.0 |
| 8984 | After reading book 3 of this series I commented that, “There was less action this time around, and I admit I'm hoping book four ramps things up a bit.” It seems Ms. Jacobey was listening, as book 4, EXPOSED, moves Tori back into her old renegade world, whether she likes it or not. Hence, there’s plenty of danger and intrigue for her to deal with, as well as a new-found family tie. She also has to do some soul searching about what and who she really is and what she really wants, while also coming to terms with abilities and desires that she is, intellectually, not completely at ease with. She’s learning something we all have to learn-- to embrace our darker side and accept that’s also an integral 'part' of who we are but doesn't completely define us. These elements make the book somewhat grittier than the last one, which will please most fans of this series, I think. Of course, the book ends on a cliffhanger. Once again, we are given a glimpse of just how deep the rabbit hole may go as we witness the forces that surround Tori as they discuss their nefarious plans. There’s still a lot of mysteries to be solved, and a long road for Tori to travel before she has true freedom from her past so she can build a new and better future with the man she loves. | 4.0 |
| 8985 | I had a previous version of this book for a previous version of Logic, and found it very helpful. I thought that with the many changes in Logic Pro X, this would help me get up to speed with it.It's well written, well proof-read (not something you can count on in these days of electronic publishing), well laid out, easy to understand and well ordered for a progression of learning. I got a kick out of the usual cardboard pouch for a CD or DVD in the back of the book, only this time it conceals a code for a digital download.The use of color screen shots is well done: nothing seems daunting and in fact the color tends to draw the eye and draw one in. | 5.0 |
| 8986 | Enjoyed.... lots of subterfuge. Which sometimes got a little tedious for me. Overall, good plot and characters. I Like women in charge! | 4.0 |
| 8987 | My Take on this Journey:Temporarily Yours, by Diane Alberts was a fast paced, quick ride, with a sexy guy named Cooper Shillings, and an independent woman named, Kayla Moriarity. This book begins in the airport, while Kayla is waiting to board a plane to go to her younger sister's wedding. Kayla is not looking forward to the trip, because she know's her parents will be constantly harassing her about having a boyfriend. Kayla has it all thought out. She has a made up boyfriend, but no one she can take on the trip with her. To top it off, she has a fear of flying, so she is going stir crazy while waiting to board the plane. In walks the dashing, incomparable, Cooper Shillings, who begins a banter with the unassuming Southern beauty and gets drawn in to her innocence and her beautiful legs for miles.Cooper realizes that Kayla is afraid of flying, and he is a sucker for a beautiful damsel in distress. So, when he finds out she has a first class ticket, he goes to the counter and trades in his coach seat so he can be in the seat next to her to help her through her fear. Kayla is a self-reliant woman who knows what she wants, and also knows that she doesn't need a man to help complete her. Cooper is an ex-marine with his own baggage, and they are both commit-a-phobics. Before you know it, Cooper has Kayla thinking of other things...way hotter things...than flying. She gets drunk on the plane and all her insecurities are forgotten with one kiss from this sexy-swoon worthy ex-marine. He lays the charm on thick and before you know it, they decide that he will act as her boyfriend for the weekend. What could go wrong, right?! They both are all in for this short wild ride, and I do mean ride ladies...of a lifetime.Cooper has convinced himself that he doesn't need anyone in his life and he has a lot of guilt over the war. He thinks he is damaged goods. He has a soft spot for people in trouble, and Kayla has him whirling. Cooper helps Kayla lose all her inhibitions and the two of them have some earth shattering, mind blowing, up close and personal sexcapades in very public places!!! Cooper was sensual, hot, mesmerizing, tantalizing, and oozing sex appeal in every way possible! This was a fast paced, quick read novella, full of excitement, and the thrills kept coming. Each of these characters have to overcome their insecurities to come full circle in this unbridled, sexy novella, that only Entangled/Brazen Publishing, is famous for distributing.I give, Temporarily Yours, by Diane Alberts, 4 Unbridled, Invigorating, Fantastically Lustful, Simmering into Smoldering, Scorching Pot of Explosive Dynamite Stars!!!My Favorite Quotes:"He assumed he was welcome to seduce her...a stranger he'd met moments ago in an airport. And, damn it, she wanted more than a kiss. She wanted it all, God help her." (Kindle, Loc-239)"She watched, mesmerized, as he nibbled at the spot he just licked. Even though she should pull away--she didn't. 'You taste delicious.' 'You look delicious,' she blurted." (Kindle, Loc-285)"He broke off and whispered in her ear, 'Don't you move or make any noise. I'm going to make you come, but you can't make a sound. Got it?' She nodded frantically, her breath coming out fast and soft. He reached into the seat pocket with his free hand and opened up a SkyMall magazine on his lap, staring down at it as his fingers worked over her. 'Close your eyes,' Cooper whispered, his focus on the seat in front of him. 'Pretend you're asleep.' She slammed her eyes shut and bit down on her lip." (Kindle, Loc-483) | 4.0 |
| 8988 | I think Patricia has lost something. Her last few books are such downers. The last two I read really didn't have an ending. She had a character in Davidson that was great but she has let him go. I have everyone of her books, but I don't think I'll buy anymore. There are more interesting writers coming along that I think I'll follow. She just writes the same ole, same ole anymore. | 2.0 |
| 8989 | This was the first that I read of this series. It introduced the King and his mate. I loved it and enjoyed it very much. Could not wait to read more after this one. Fell for all the characters and loved there stories. Hope they keep coming. | 5.0 |
| 8990 | I have no idea how I found this book but I suspect I picked it up through one of the online communities I follow. From the very first chapter I knew I'd made a mistake. You can save yourself time and money by reading the teaser chapters or perhaps you'll decided it's for you. The h interviews for a job with the world famous, reclusive author, who has come to live in her small town to get away from the press. She's up against her 2 best friends, who never said anything to her. It's one of the most immature things I've ever read. I felt like the story should have been set in high school. The way the H and h interact throughout the book, is like 2 teenagers, who alternate between talking and not talking to each other. I'm never a fan of a character who is in another relationship whilst the story is developing between the leads. We read about her having sex with her boyfriend near the beginning and the relationship continues through a large part of the book. It was tacky and verged on cheating. Don't even get me started about what happened near the end. I'm not sure how I finished this book and I definitely won't be reading any more of this series.Why 2 stars? Oddly enough the book is not full of grammar and spelling mistakes. | 2.0 |
| 8991 | I read this book on vacation, which was perfect, because I had a lot of uninterrupted time. Donna Tartt has written a book which captures the imagination and the mind. I have already recommended it to several friends who are serious readers. | 5.0 |
| 8992 | I won't be long in my review for I am heading straight to the next book! My family had asked me what I had heard about the earthquakes. I asked in a shocked voice, "What earthquakes?" I have been reading this book non-stop for the last week and have lived in the 1700's. I've lived through ship wrecks, plagues, kidnappings, gone to fancy parties, found lost loves, been lost at sea, chased by soldiers, jumped ship, slept under the stars in fields of heather, made love to my husband, witnessed bravery, love and loss....it's been a busy week. :) I love the way Diana Gabaldon writes. Her books envelope me and I feel like I'm standing on the cliffs of Scotland, smelling the salt air of the ocean, the rancid smell of death, see and feel the stone path or there are times I have to take a drink of water for one of the characters is thirsty. Well, I'll Google the news for 15 minutes but then I'm off to the 1700's again. | 5.0 |
| 8993 | A bit grisly where it didn't need to be. The story was easy, flowed, but the ending wove together too predictably. | 3.0 |
| 8994 | There has never been much written about Princess Anne because she just does the job, no complaints or begging for publicity | 5.0 |
| 8995 | I read this in one sitting- I have always loved Paris, but so much of this resonated. The people. The places, the laughs, the love. There is some great advice for people, enough travelogue to make you pack your bag. Sumptuous moments to savor the food morsels, and a love story to warm your heart. Oh the possibilities. ! | 5.0 |
| 8996 | l love this book cant wait til part 4..omg..its a love hate relatonship with the people in this book..im ready | 5.0 |
| 8997 | Arlo is a pea who doesn't want to become part of a stir fry or salad. He journeys off to find out his true calling, and he does. The story may not be that original, but the art makes it all worthwhile. Best to read aloud to pre-readers, or emergent readers can tackle it themselves. | 4.0 |
| 8998 | I absolutely adore the One Line a Day: A Five-year Memory Book! I write a few sentences in it everyday.The One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book is Tiffany blue in color. It measures about 6.5" L x 4" W x 1.25" H. It has a peach colored ribbon attached to help mark your spot in the memory book. The book is nicely made and is of good quality with a hard, sturdy cover.Each page has the month and day printed at the top of the page. There are six lines for each day along with a spot to write the year. Each page allows to write up to 5 years. The book is a memory book for the next 5 years!It is a lot of fun when writing for the current year to read back on what was written the previous years. Also, given that there is only enough space to write a few sentences it doesn't involve a huge commitment.This is NOT a typical journal. If you want a lot of space to write then you need to purchase a journal NOT this ONE LINE A DAY memory book.I have NOTHING bad to say about this memory book as it was exactly what I was expecting. It is exactly as described. | 5.0 |
| 8999 | I wasnt blown away by this book to be honest. I didnt feel anything from it (and I should). It seems like other readers appreciate this book so don't take my subjective word for it - its a spectrum disorder (lots of symptoms) I just didnt really get anything out of it (especially nothing positive). | 3.0 |
| 9000 | This was a real page turner. Debbie has an epiphany of sorts when she is on the set with her latest adult film. Returning home, she discovers her husband has died with a underaged girl. The two were electrocuted while filming the girl's "audition" in a hot tub. Only this could happen in Hollywood. Debbie is left with a huge debt of her husband's and a local thug named Richard Ness is threatening to kill her if she doesn't make good on the debt. Debbie, feisty and strong, pretty much tells him where to go. She decides she's had enough of the adult film industry and wants out. She embarks on a journey to reconnect with her family while planning her husband's funeral. One would think her late husband was a dog, but it turns out he really cared for Debbie and was kind to her. For all his flaws, he was a decent husband. Ness sells her debt to a mean thug named Coco Manetti, who tries to collect any way possible. Luckily Debbie discovers she has an unexpectedly powerful friend on her side who ends up helping her out.The characters are colorful and well-developed. I like the fact there's a gay character who loves theater; you might think he's a stereotype, but he ends up being far from that once you learn more about him. You can just visualize them from Mosley's descriptions. Although a bit raw at times, Debbie's story has a gritty realness but in the end, she manages to triumph, but not in the way you might expect. I like how Debbie evolves and grows during the story; in spite of what happens, she remains strong and committed to starting a new life. This story draws you in right from the start, and like me, you won't be able to put it down once you start. | 5.0 |
| 9001 | The title initially refers to the ranking system prevalent among pupils in the boarding schools of the time. As the harrowing story progresses however the word reverts to its more derogatory connotation.The exquisite style of the writing belies the underpinning malevolence of the plot, I found myself rereading paragraphs relishing the sheer elegance of the narrative while paradoxically dreading discovering what indignities the characters were going to have to endure next.The main impact of the book lies in the author’s portrayal of the use, misuse and interplay of power between both pupils and masters which leads to treachery, prejudice and ultimately tragedy.On recommending this novel to friends and colleagues in the equality and diversity field I don’t think I exaggerated when I described it as a modern masterpiece. | 5.0 |
| 9002 | Essential reading for those who want to learn the realities of American slavery. Slavery was not a benign institution where slave owners treated their slaves like members of the family. It was a brutal inhumane institution that sometimes enslaved even "free" blacks such as Norhup. And it was the cause of the Civil War despite the efforts of the unreconstructed to deny that reality. | 5.0 |
| 9003 | After reading about eight of these books, it has become obvious that he was taking what he learned from the Sumerians and expounding on it. (12th Planet, Lost Book of Enki) Toward the end of his days it would appear that he was making his living out of writing and selling these books. As far as "The Lost Realms" book goes, he does raise some very interesting support for Erik Von Daniken one that I've always felt that Von Daniken was correct on. | 4.0 |
| 9004 | I know this is an older book by Debbie's but, my goal is to read all of her books. Device's books always grab me from page 1. This was a cute easy reader. | 5.0 |
| 9005 | THE STORY:In IMMAGICA, Rosaline Clayton is given an amulet by her father for her 15th birthday. He tells her to find the book in the attic and go to Immagica, to save the magical world, and himself. She doesn't understand anything that's going on. When Rosaline and her brother Elliot find the book, they are taken into Immagica but are separated. There she meets fantastical creatures and makes new friends, all the while trying to find her little brother. But in order to find him, she needs to defeat the dragon terrorizing the realm. But there is more to the dragon than she could have ever imagined, and she learns things about her family that are better left in the dark.I absolutely LOVED IMMAGICA! I'd say that IMMAGICA is more like an epic fantasy than just regular old fantasy, because well it's EPIC! We have a young girl coming of age, being taken to a magical world and meeting magical creatures, who goes on a journey or quest to save the world from destruction. IMMAGICA drew me in and I didn't want to stop reading. I sincerely hope that this will be made into a series, because I would love to read more adventures in Immagica.THE CAST:Rosaline: Our heroine just turned 15 years old, and was given her birthrights after overhearing some strange things her parents were discussing behind closed doors. She enters Immagica with a troubled mind and heart and just wants to find her brother and go home. But as she travels Immagica and meets it's citizens and the beauty that could be destroyed, she realizes that she can't let this world and it's people die.Elliot: He shares the same birthday as his sister Rosaline, but is two years younger. He gets sucked into Immagica along with Rosaline, but is separated from her when they arrive. While Rosaline's story is playing out, Elliot's own story is being written.Brynn: She is the first person Rosaline meets in Immagica. They don't exactly hit it off at first, but as they journey, they form a strong friendship and loyalty to each other.Ira: He is the black unicorn that Rosaline called to her so she could travel easier. The bond that Ira and Rosaline form is very, very strong, and I doubt it can ever be broken.Sebille & Orin: The fairies! These two are always playing with Rosaline's hair and poking her in the cheeks, but don't let their carefree appearance fool you. They have their own magic and strengths that you wouldn't expect from such tiny creatures. They love Rosaline very deeply.Lex: The Protector of the very heart of Immagica. He's cute with his geeky quirkiness, but when it comes to the protection of the Eye, he won't let anything threaten it. The Eye holds all the knowledge of Immagica, everyone who has ever visited has their book there. There's a little crush formed between him and Rosaline (and let's just say it's reciprocated).The Dragon: I don't want to say too much about him because it would give a lot away, but he's the bad guy trying to destroy Immagica.THE VILLAIN:As I mentioned above, the dragon is the villain of this tale. He's trying to destroy Immagica and is evil to the core. He has the gryphons working for him on destroying the towers surrounding the Eye. All of them have fallen but the North Tower. The dragon has a surprising connection with the Clayton family.THE ROMANCE:There isn't much romance in IMMAGICA, until Rosaline and her friends reach the Eye and she meets Lex, the protector. And even then it's just little hints. But that's what made it so perfect. It was that awkward moment when a crush is first formed, and there's all the nervousness and blushing. It was just all around sweet and I really want to see more between these two (hint hint series).THE ACTION:There are epic battles all around in IMMAGICA. But it was the battle with the dragon toward the end that really stands out, as it should. That fight was one of the moments in the book that really had me on the edge of my seat and holding my breath waiting for the outcome. And that's all I'm going to say about that, so if you want to see how it ends, you should pick up this AMAZING book! | 5.0 |
| 9006 | I good and fascinating story but told in such a verbose style I often thought I was digging through a book by Dickens...and no that is NOT meant as a compliment. If the style was as clear of rubbish as the cover it could be a really good read. | 2.0 |
| 9007 | A good read. The Romanian children are well drawn. Hard to believe but believable and sad. Just a tiny touch of Sandy to keep me wondering if I'll ever learn the "truth" about her. | 4.0 |
| 9008 | Tracy Chevalier writes a good book. This one is about an unknown young girl who discovers huge bones belonging to prehistoric animals along the coast of England in the 19th. century. As usual men in the business of science will get most of the credit for the finds but, again, this is a glimpse of our past that was new to me. | 4.0 |
| 9009 | I give this book 3 1/2 stars. The storyline was a bit predictable however I did like the characters. Agonizing waiting for Ly and Tom to finally get together and when they did, fireworks! If you like your rock band books then this is definitely one for you. | 3.0 |
| 9010 | Stalker finds our heroine again as she learns to love her two men. Read as stalker states his want and her men become hero's. Her parents...that's another story in itself! Will she stay and love her men, do her men really love her or is she just a passing fancy? Will Texas draw her in as Texas usually does? I love reading this story unfold and finding out what happens when she goes to Texas. We all want a cowboy and a movie hero to love..sigh... | 5.0 |
| 9011 | I bought this book after, once again, falling in love with the cover. I actually spotted this book about a month ago when I was gearing up for my 2014 Reading Challenge of 100 books. I was not too enamored with the plot, since I had no idea what it was about, but something in me was excited to read this book.And there are 5 reasons why this book did not work for me.1. It's a lot like the Hunger Games, After the Fear, Vampire Academy and Enclave, but it doesn't deliver (as my post title suggests).The main character, Amy, is supposed to be like Katniss in the Hunger Games, but her character development was seriously lacking. I mean, the girl was tough and did whatever she could for Baby, but sometimes she acted in ways that didn't make sense. Example, Amy's supposed to be hardened from living in the After, but she feels guilt when she sets Them on the man that was going to rape her? Ummm...okay.Now let's talk about this books relation to After the Fear. After the Fear was a brilliantly plotted book with a strong main character and a little romance to keep us interested. Now, the place where In the After went wrong with this connection to After the Fear is the awkward insta-romance between Amy and Rice. I mean, come on. So she just learned to lean on him when needed, reveal her soul to him, and just love him without much effort? That is not real life.Now let's talk about Vampire Academy. I kind of had the feeling that some of the snarky comments made by Amy were supposed to be super funny and witty like Rose from VA, but all of them (literally ALL of them) fell flat.Enclave. Good ol' Enclave. I felt the writer tried hard to write succinctly like Ann Aguirre, but all she managed to do was make me feel detached from her characters (which I go into more detail below).2. I literally felt nothing for these characters. Even Baby.I don't feel the writer developed the characters enough to make me have a real enough connection with the characters. Any of them, well minus Kay, but only because in my mind she's a super hot version of Pearl from the Vampire Diaries (the TV show version). And I'm just into women, to put it lightly. Any ways, I felt the writer tried to "show" the relationship between everyone in the book, but she missed many valuable opportunities to show true emotions in the characters. I mean, how is that Amy could leave her dad behind so easily when he seems to be such a large part of her?3. The way the book was structured made my stomach hurt.If you've read But I Love Him by Amanda Grace (which is a good book) you're familiar with books that start from the end and work to the beginning. Well, In the After does both. Yeah, you heard me; it does both. The story is told from the beginning, giving a break down of what happened in the world; but during all of this, the story is told from the POV of Amy who's in the Ward. I have a feeling this was meant to be ground breaking and moving, but mostly it was just annoying.4. The information spills.I'm a huge history person, but the way information was spilled on me ALL AT ONCE made my head hurt. I mean, there was no "breaking it to them gently" in this book. When it came to revelations and twists, so much information was revealed the real effect of the information was lost. This book literally had SO MUCH potential, but it fell flat so many times.5. It felt a little too "I'm writing for the next book" for me.Many things were left open in this book. Maybe I'm mistaken, but I thought series were supposed to be able to stand on their own if the first book didn't do very well?Overall, I finished this book in one day, but not because I loved it. This book was interesting, the plot idea was fresh and new, but the material was so stale there was no substance for me to get caught up on. I mean, this is a 400+ page book, yet I finished it so fast because the writing is so...fluffy. And not in a good way.Now, I do plan on reading the next book (since I'm doing a reading challenge), but I do not necessarily recommend this book. | 3.0 |
| 9012 | Americanah made for an extensive and interesting discussion in our book club. It's the book most explicitly focused on race that we've read (complementing the more novelistic Age of Iron and Continental Drift) over our 14 years. It had us contemplating more deeply subjects that are all around us every day, in a way that Animal, Vegetable, Miracle had us really thinking about food. This book had us thinking about the day-to-day issues surrounding hair, for example. So the book was most appreciated for its ideas. And we also liked its structure/style, incorporating blog postings to complement the story line and to bring home what the central character thinks about, and what she does for a living. But the plot seemed more opinion -- a long essay -- than a novel. And the central character was rather frustrating with her personal decisions that weren't well explained. All-in we were all glad that we read it (or at least talked about it, as applicable...), and gave it an average grade of around B+, in a range of B- to A-. In any event, we did have a very nice evening together. And I have some leftover pasta for lunch today. | 4.0 |
| 9013 | I'm even more confuse from the first one. What happen to Nancy? David, Frank n Elizabeth, are still a mystery. What's up with Brandon and Greyson? I think part three should come out soon we than later. | 5.0 |
| 9014 | After reading A Casual Weekend Thing and Holding Out for a Fairy Tale, I knew that I really liked this author. Sex & Sourdough surpassed my expectations. It was a thoroughly touching and heartwarming read. I loved every moment. I often find that books have themes, and I'd say the theme of Sex & Sourdough is living life. One foot in front of the other, just keep moving.Anders, though he doesn't realize it until later, has been in an abusive relationship for nearly three years. From the outside, it seems like it should be obvious, but strangely, it isn't always, at least when it's happening to you. People rationalize, both not wanting to feel weak and not wanting to be seen as weak, so their abusers get much further than they should. Luckily, Anders manages to get a taste of what life without Joel is like and breaks up with him before it's too late.Kevin, aka Sourdough, befriends Anders when he starts hiking, and undoubtedly keeps him safe and alive. He also gives Anders the experience he needs to figure out what he want to do with his life. Through the way Kevin deals with his own problems, and still manages to put one foot in front of the other, Anders sees that he can live his life as well, even if he hasn't quite figured out what he wants to do with it.Once I started reading this book, I really could not put it down. It made me smile and it made me cry (though my tears were not for what I expected them to be for) and then smile again. This book will definitely go on the reread list. | 5.0 |
| 9015 | Wow, what a story. So we'll known and loved. Dumas knows how to tell a story. I wish I knew what parts were true what was just his story. | 5.0 |
| 9016 | Book 2 in the series but it can also be read as a stand alone. I loved the first book and won the ARC for this book from the author on Facebook. I absolutely loved this book, much better then the first one honestly. I love Sebastian, he was a great book boyfriend. I can't wait to read the next and the next, etc. I have read many of her other books and loved them as well. Great romance stories. | 4.0 |
| 9017 | *contains spoilers* Definitely one of the best reads I had in a while. Mythology had always been my favorite and I tend to read Mythology-based novels after reading Mythology by Edith Hamilton. Deer in Headlights did not disappoint. I find the idea of the gods of Olympus playing a game novel and interesting. The subplots/backstories added more meat/substance and had no issues with the characters or how they were characterized. Love the lines/dialogues. I definitely saw/read distinct or unique individuals. Their struggles and how they responded to their inner and outer conflicts were rather understandable (though I do not believe in superstition but a superstitious person would definitely act they way she did given his past). It is also nice to note or to discover that the goddess of love and beauty might have problems with love. I also felt for Apollo and his Daphne. The author's take on their story was a nice treat. The way it was presented - the narration, the pacing, the flow - was just right and could be improved, perhaps tone down repetitions in the exposition . I can't wait to know what happens next. I give this four stars and I recommend others to read this novel. | 4.0 |
| 9018 | I really enjoyed reading this book. The story seemed very believable and the characters were well defined and believable. I recommend this book to readers of all ages. | 5.0 |
| 9019 | This book is wonderfully made and almost artistic in the design and function of each page. Each page has a main pop-up and then many sub pop-ups. | 5.0 |
| 9020 | This starts out so good and then you are bawling cause of the pain and loss and then it's better | 5.0 |
| 9021 | "There will moments in life that will leave you Breathless until you learn to Breathe Again"This was a perfect ending to an amazing series! The Tate Connors Effect strikes again and it's explosive!!Just like the first two installments of The Breathe Series, I was immediately hooked from the start."I would never truly be Savannah if I didn't have Tate."Sav and Tate's story isn't your typical love story and that's what I love about it. Love isn't easy. This final book takes you on an emotional ride of heartache, laughter, anger and a love like no other."Never again would I experience this kind of love with anyone but him and that's what terrified yet exhilarated me.""You own my heart, Sav. It's yours to break."AHHHH! I loved this book so much! Once you thought everything was going good, another curve ball would be thrown at you. The way that Rachel weaved through everything was amazing! I loved that all the secondary characters were back and better than ever! Except for Chelsea. She can just go far, far away;)Tanzi and Jack are just as wonderful as ever. I just love Jack and his one liners! Too funny! Lucas is still the great best friend and Blake, oh Blake. I think I truly fell in love with him! Mr. Davenport is one of those men you would be proud to call your father.""Sav, you need to go through the storm before you get your rainbow." Mr. Davenport's words stung my heart and hit home. I was one of the lucky ones. I had survived."I also love the way that Rachel shows Sav and Tate's POVs. It was great to see their sides to the story. Their love is complicated, but it's theirs and that's what makes it so great. I'm a hopeless romantic and I believe that everyone deserves a happy life no matter what their past includes.""I don't want you to see me break, Sav." His voice broke under his words."That's what we do, Tate. We pick up each other's pieces and put them back together in our own special way. Let me pick up your pieces, let me glue them back together, let me make you whole again.""Savannah, I never knew perfection until I met you.""You need to remember what's important, Tate. Sometimes you need to move on from the past in order to see the future.""Just you and me , Sav, just us."Thank you Rachel for writing this amazing series!!! It was truly an honor to read it!!I recommend this book and series to everyone!! | 5.0 |
| 9022 | This book was free when I got it. It was recommended on one of the book blogs & having read a couple of kendalls books I couldn't wait to dive in & omg I loved it the naive counsellor & the sex addicted bad boy, a recipe for disaster for sure but with so much sweetness in the background how can we resist? It's simple we can't, ends on a kinda cliffie now I'm off to scout when the second book is out | 5.0 |
| 9023 | I loved this story, it was beautiful,sexy and Hot. It followed Emily on re-discovering who she is and what it's like to love again not only someone else but herself! A Beautiful story and I can't wait to read more from this author. I highly recommend!! | 5.0 |
| 9024 | Wow I just finished reading this book and I love it, I couldn't put the book down can't decide which book I love the more, I have to say that I got a little angry on some part of the book, also this book made me cried but I love the book from the first page to the last, I will keep this short since I don't want to give anything away.The story begging right where the first book end it, it started with Dahlia ( aka) Dahl, when she was at the hospital getting ready to go home with River after her attack, once they where home they started talking, that's when River asked her to marry him, of courses she say yes, when they where ready to walk out of the house Dahl received the call that will change her life once again.I really love to read about River and Dahl, I love their love story, you could really feel it from the start how much they love each other, and what can I say their sex scene are Hot, they get to have angry sex, every time they argue, but I love it how River get to let her know that no matter what she going through that he always gone be there for her.I have to say that Ben got me really mad, when ever I read about him I felt like throwing my kindle out the window, why would he think that his gone come back from the dead and that Dahl is gone take him back. And the things that he does just to tried to break them apart Ben just disappoint me.I really love the character of Grace but she also made me mad but for only like to second. I had to understand that she is a mother, and the way that her characters turned out to be it broke my heart.I really did enjoy reading this book, and can't wait to read the rest of this series, once again I have to say Author Kim Karr THANK YOU FOR INTRODUCING ME TO THIS AMAZING CHARACTERS AND THIS AWESOME BOOK. | 5.0 |
| 9025 | While this story doesn't have much substance, it provided a good break between longer volumes. Emmie appears to have considerable humor, and a talent for exaggeration. | 4.0 |
| 9026 | This was a well written story,but I did not like it. It was hopeless. It showed the importance of knowing ones history. It was sad, due to the fact that because of a lack of knowledge the story is doomed to be repeated.It did point out issues of people not be of being open about issues just because others may they are strange, such as supernatural occurrences. It also pointed out how important it is to follow you instincts. It was a thought provoking book. | 3.0 |
| 9027 | Tubby seemed to trust the final outcome of the law to be on the side of justice in previous books. His actions in this book put him outside the law in several instances. I liked him a better in earlier books. | 4.0 |
| 9028 | I love these books. I have read them so many times and enjoyed reading them plus I love watching the movies as well. | 5.0 |
| 9029 | "Another collection of stories having to do with “Batman through the ages” and how time affects him. In one of the first covers we see Damian Wayne as Batman, so I was prepared to read the Damian Wayne..."Read the full review here:[...] | 2.0 |
| 9030 | I used to struggle with my confidence a lot, when I was younger. Since then I've learned some techniques you can use to develop more confidence. In this book Korman points out those little golden nuggets that have large impact in transforming your self confidence. Applying the advice from this books will definitely make a change in your behaviour and wellbeing. If you need to boost your confidence, then this book is for you. | 5.0 |
| 9031 | I really loved this book ,probably my favorite so far of the series, and like the last book I really felt for Claire and when she was IN I jumped for joy! I also kind off liked that this book sort of circled around Alicia, it was fresh and I liked it. I still recomend this book for eighth grade and up but everyone would enjoy it, and if you read it be prepared for a "surprise" at the end... | 5.0 |
| 9032 | I loved Lexi's story. It was both heartbreaking and healing.Lexi was on a path of destruction when she went off to college. Some guy had really done a number on her but this is not information she shares with anyone besides her bestie Megan. Megan and her boyfriend Radley end up dragging Lexi to a party , where she spots Kole. No big deal to anyone else , he is the typical HOT AS SIN college manwhore always partying , but why such a big deal to Lexi ?? Reeling me in even more because I find out he is the boy she had a crush on when she was 12 years old and his cousin Matt is at the root of all Lexi's problems. Talk about mixed emotions !!This leads us to the chase !!Kole cannot believe Lexi is here and damn he wants her bad !! Kole wants Lexi but Kole DOES NOT do the relationship thing , Lexi wants Kole but does not trust anyone , of course you have the skank Hope who won't leave Kole alone driving Lexi and us the readers INSANE , and Matt who pops up with random threatening texts scaring Lexi so much so that at one point she finally flips out and tells all !! Around and around we go...I loved the chase , the capture , THE HOT SEX and drama. Lexi and Kole go through a lot in a short time to try to be together. Lexi does go her own way to try to better herself but Kole is never far away. Thankfully they have a desire to be together and they make it work despite the cards stacked against them. You will laugh , you may cry , you may get frustrated and want to yell...but you will ENJOY their story !! At the end of the book I was feeling great about what happened , what was going to happen , where Matt ended up and was desperately wanting book 2 !! | 5.0 |
| 9033 | This book is scorching HOT! Ok so we meet Ryan hot sexy Army Sgt who has a dark past. He has demons that haunt him for his past. He is such a sad soul who wants to be rid of the demons and can't get rid of them. But with the help of one sexy Master, Stella (yes a woman Master!Eekk!!) she is going to help him in only way she knows how! Ryan's BFF is Mason! Oh dear god Mason! I am in love with him. Margaret knows my feelings for him.Ok without going into details and giving spoilers let me put it to you like this!Ryan is infatuated with his (hot) BFF Mason. Both if these men have had a past. With the help of Stella, Mason had cleaned up his act and also is a submissive for Stella. Mason is a movie actor and takes Ryan to a premiere of his latest movie and meets Stella here. Instantly Ryan is attracted to Stella but doesn't realize that she and Mason have a D/S relationship and nothing more.Ryan is trying to figure out what exactly does he want. A relationship with Mason or one with Stella. Would he have to chose could he have both? The answer (and ok so I'm going to give a little away) is yes!The sex between Stella and Ryan is HOT! The sexual tension between Ryan and Mason is HOT! And when they combine they have spontaneous combustion!Granted it's not all HOT sex. It's truly is a heartwarming story as well. Ryan has a horrible past. He wants to get of the demons that have haunted him throughout his life. Stella helps him through his trouble times. Your heart will feel for Ryan. You want to just wrap your arms around him and just hug him and tell him it's all going to be ok. And just wait!I could keep going on and on and on. But I will say this book will get you tingling in ALL the right places | 5.0 |
| 9034 | This wasn't much different than what I read in South Beach or DASH diet books. If wont prevent of reverse heart disease with meat and dairy. Period. Plant based is the way to go. | 3.0 |
| 9035 | As you are supposed to do, she described how she kept her vibration high and thoughts positive as to attract only good things. Its the law :) | 5.0 |
| 9036 | I first learned of this collection from a New York Times article. When I read a few lines, I knew I had to pick up the book. I am delighted to report on what I found.Hennen reminds me so favorably of Carl Sandburg. He knows how to record the song of nature with originality.There is such diversity of theme here, within the world of nature. But what lingers most are the recollections of nature's beauty. I am excited to read more of Hennen's work. | 5.0 |
| 9037 | I absolutely am enamored with Paloma Beck's writing style and her ability to balance sex and romance. This book tackles the lifestyle of Domestic Discipline with grace and dignity, adding elements of D/s and BDSM but not at the risk of the story. The underlying theme I pick up is tenderness and care. The lead couple is extremely compelling, their back stories are explored and fit the picture of who they are at this point in time and explains their actions and reactions. Their journey to happily ever after is well plotted and satisfying. Oh, and it looks like there is a sequel. I look forward to revisiting this couple and their world.*I received my copy from NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 9038 | BAD BOYS AIN'T NO GOOD 2 was a TRUE PAGE-TURNER. It PICKED UP WHERE pt.1 ENDED, and was just as GOOD. DRAMA, BETRAYAL, REVELATIONS, REDEMPTION, REGRETS, TRAGEDY, and MORE, KEPT ME GLUED to my KINDLE. I WILL BE ON PINS and NEEDLES ANTICIPATING the RELEASE of pt.3. I'm SO HOOKED on THIS SERIES. THIS BOOK is an ABSOLUTE MUST READ....... | 5.0 |
| 9039 | What a great read, and so informative too. It's rare that someone of Ferreira's technical caliber (he's a professor of astrophysics at the prestigious University of Oxford) can also write well. Note that, at the time of this review, he has over 360 published items (e.g., articles, books) and he is cited over 1300 times in other works. Nowhere does he use the title "Doctor," and I couldn't find any reference thereof. But in trying to find it, I was duly impressed with his credentials otherwise. Maybe that's why he's a professor at a major university even if (and that's not certain) he doesn't have a PhD (he might, I just can't verify that).His writing is excellent, both in style and in technical merit (that is, his grammatical competence is high). Because of this, the book is quite accessible to the lay reader with an interest in something as mind-boggling as the Theory of General Relativity. Rather than trudging through dense text and trying to figure out what the author is saying, readers of this book can enjoy a nicely narrated explanation of what has gone on with the Theory of General Relativity from its inception to where it is today.In this review, I won't explain anything about this very famous theory. I assume the reader of this review has not been on a deserted island since 1905 and thus has been amply exposed to it through at least some of the pop culture, thousands of articles, common mentions, and even movies that have explained, amplified, or even misrepresented it since that time. If you were stranded on a deserted island all this time, please accept my apologies; I did not mean to slight you.This book isn't a tutorial on the Theory of General Relativity. Whatever you know of it from the popular culture or the reading of relevant books for the layperson is sufficient background for reading this book. It's really about the human drama that this theory evoked. And that is quite a story. As Ferreira tells us in the Prologue and then shows us through his writing, the Theory of General Relativity has taken on a life of its own. It occupied, or perhaps consumed, many of the most brilliant minds of the twentieth century. And it is a career topic for many brilliant minds in this century.In telling this story, Ferreira delves into how science and culture have responded to the Theory of General Relativity. But his focus is mostly on the scientists, with their cliques, battles of ideas, and personal feuds. The intrigues and backstabbing have much in common with a season of the 80's television show Dallas. People who challenged the orthodoxy or the "powers that be" sometimes found their lives destroyed (even though they were right).What many people don't know is the Theory of General Relativity actually fell by the wayside in the larger physics community, and stayed in the ditch for many years. Then suddenly, it made a big comeback. It's now central to emerging science. As Ferreira so deftly shows us, the Theory of General Relativity has value in taking us further in both physics and cosmology.When the topic of a book is the Theory of General Relativity, perhaps the most relevant question a reviewer can answer is, "What about the math?" Being a quant myself (MBA, with an engineering undergrad), I happen to like math. Use math to explain something to me, and you help me understand. Except when it comes to the strange, very advance, mind-numbing math used by physicists and their ilk. Count me out. Ferreira does the reader the favor of not trying to prove he's an egghead. There's no math to mystify the reader. Just a great story, well-told.Just as an example of the threads that Ferreira pursues in this book, consider black holes. These are mentioned in several chapters, and of course you know that means he talks about Stephen Hawking. The drama around this one celestial object makes for a story in itself. It was that story that made Hawking a pop icon. "Hawking radiation" solved a major puzzle regarding black holes.This book consists of 14 chapters across 235 pages. In addition, it has an informative Prologue, extensive notes, and an impressive bibliography.Technical note on this review:I reviewed a paperback Advance Reading Copy for Amazon Vine. Normally, these advance copies are rife with copy editing errors. That was not at all the case with this one. Over the past few years, I've noticed a distinct difference between authors from the UK and those from the USA, in terms of understanding and implementing Standard Written English (SWE). Sad to say, my countrymen do quite poorly in this regard, nearly every time. Ferreira is a UK author, and his writing reflects the much higher standards there.A disclaimer at the front said there may be corrections. As I write this review, I cannot recall a single error of either a technical or style nature. Well done, Mr. Ferreira. | 5.0 |
| 9040 | I really liked this book...the story is interesting and keeps you wanting more. Would recommend this series to anyone looking for a great paranormal romance. | 4.0 |
| 9041 | About the Story: (Book Back Blurb) In twelfth century England, Gemma de Vere and Nicholas de Reymes find love at a young age. Too nave to truly understand what is happening, their fledgling relationship is torn apart by political games and scheming minds. Nicholas and his family disappear into the night and Gemma is left with a shattered heart.Seven years later, Gemma still harbors a broken heart, and retreats into a life in which she will not be foolish enough to fall in love again. Mysterious deaths and accidents begin to plague those living within the walls of Blackstone Castle, and her father falls ill. She has no choice but to seek the assistance of King Henry.Help arrives in the form of her childhood love, the handsome and imposing Nicholas, who is now a fierce and loyal knight bent on revenge. The pain and anguish he feels over the fate of his family casts Gemma as his enemy. To him, she represents all the misfortune in his life as he tries to keep her at arm’s length and far away from his heart.Their journey towards truth is riddled with treachery and danger from an unlikely source. Will they find their way back to each other, or will his need for revenge outweigh the love he feels in her arms?In twelfth century England, Gemma de Vere and Nicholas de Reymes find love at a young age. Too nave to truly understand what is happening, their fledgling relationship is torn apart by political games and scheming minds. Nicholas and his family disappear into the night and Gemma is left with a shattered heart.Seven years later, Gemma still harbors a broken heart, and retreats into a life in which she will not be foolish enough to fall in love again. Mysterious deaths and accidents begin to plague those living within the walls of Blackstone Castle, and her father falls ill. She has no choice but to seek the assistance of King Henry.Help arrives in the form of her childhood love, the handsome and imposing Nicholas, who is now a fierce and loyal knight bent on revenge. The pain and anguish he feels over the fate of his family casts Gemma as his enemy. To him, she represents all the misfortune in his life as he tries to keep her at arm’s length and far away from his heart.Their journey towards truth is riddled with treachery and danger from an unlikely source. Will they find their way back to each other, or will his need for revenge outweigh the love he feels in her arms?My Thoughts: Gemma, a woman with lots of strengths and courage, was rather impetuous early in the story. Even so, she was a women that I could relate to. Shattered heart as a young girl, but not shattered spirit. She rose to the occasion helping take care of her younger sister and learned what she could in managing a castle. Family was vitally important to her and when needed she heeded her father’s words.Both Gemma and Nicholas were hiding the truth from themselves, something we all do from time to time. Nicholas thought he was ONLY following the edicts of the king to go to Blackstone Castle and bring order to a serious situation. But he went to see Gemma wanting to exact revenge for his family betrayal. His family had suffered much from some trickery from Gemma’s family if not she herself. On the other hand, Gemma had been told the story that Nicholas’s family had tried to take her family down. In other words, she felt betrayed and would never seek another man as she had when young. They were not to be trusted.The king meant for them to wed and they could not refuse the king. The inner struggle each had not trusting the other from the past to the physical attraction present long ago and apparently still remains makes for a rocky start to any relationship. Nicholas, a knight in every sense of the word, had a job to do -- protect the castle, protect Gemma AND we found protect his heart. He sacrificed his own desires and almost sacrificed himself when he lost control and wasn’t able to protect anything at all. Gemma was willing to marry Nicholas to have protection for herself and her family. She knew that Nicholas would never be able to love her nor was she able to protect her heart. He loved. She loved. And neither understood anything. This plot made for an interesting and entertaining read.The story was evenly paced and complex enough to be interesting with a suspenseful feeling lurking since we don’t know why people are being killed. The formal medieval dialog helped provide a medieval setting. The story was a clean read.I think the story itself has opportunities for more turmoil creating further suspense and conflict between Gemma and Nicholas. And by doing so it gives the reader further insight into the primary characters of the read. On a couple of occasions I had difficulty accepting as factual what Gemma would do to bring herself into danger. She put herself into danger with little thought, yet I pictured her as intelligent and strong-willed with a good head on her shoulders. However, that being said, I enjoyed how she maneuvered to remove herself from danger and her repentance afterwards.All in all, I enjoyed and liked the story and know that Amy Mullen has a future in historical romance writing. It was an excellent first novel. For further information about the book or read an excerpt see earlier posting [...] | 4.0 |
| 9042 | The characters inter-twine well, and you just can't figure who the bad guys are. I loved this book. I couldn't stop reading... | 5.0 |
| 9043 | I enjoyed book but it certainly wasn't one of her best. I look forward to reading the next one soon | 5.0 |
| 9044 | she is a new author i just discover and so far has purchased alot of her books...strong writing, arrogant hero who i love and the woman they fall for...good read. Buy! | 5.0 |
| 9045 | This was a great book that I surly didn't want to put down. What a story that I sure recommend. What anending. | 5.0 |
| 9046 | Despite the Dawn Eden quote, this is an exemplary bio of a difficult man... Spent the last two nights with forty years of his music playing in the background as I filled in all the holes left in the other books covering the same subject matter | 5.0 |
| 9047 | The first several chapters were quite funny with many colorful characters and situations. But, as the story evolves and the family relationships become strained the encounters become darker and less humorous. | 3.0 |
| 9048 | I bought Turner's book thinking it was an ordinary biography.Turns out it is more an intellectual biography, spending most of its time discussing Thomas's writing and intellectual controversies with only a rare mention of his day to day life.I found one of the blurbs on the cover 'it's for beginners' exaggerated. I think it is better for those who have a fairly good background in philosophy and theology.All in all, I'd say it takes a fair amount of work to read thru. For those with the ambition, it is worth the time and effort. | 4.0 |
| 9049 | loved the premise, the writing is well done too. kept me very interested throughout. I also felt great connection to the characters would read more from this author in the future. | 5.0 |
| 9050 | Great read. I really enjoyed this book. I look forward to reading other books from this author. | 5.0 |
| 9051 | The sad reality of what happens to children raised in an abusive situation. My heart went out to the young man when he was finally faced with the reality. Hi success nd how he managed is a great story. | 2.0 |
| 9052 | So real and heart wrenching. You never think about how others may be hurting but always want comfort for your own hurts. God alone is the answer. | 5.0 |
| 9053 | I would suggest the depth and the truth of that Show Time experience would be enriched by input from Magic, Kareem and Riley....none of which participated in the interviews that influenced this book.....Nothing here surprised or upset me being a fan of the Lakers at least back then.......It was amazing basketball and amazing excess that was fostered by Jerry Buss and the times ......However, I would guess the truth lies somewhere in the middle of some of the extreme stories told here.....( of course any biography these days must include as much sex and drugs and human frailty as is possible) nonetheless...it brings back a damn fine time in basketball history....only to be later ruined by Michael Jordan and La Brawn (king of pussy rules NBA ---pussy meaning pussy cat for all you politically correct folks out there)....they are me first guys....Magic's team first dominance and fireworks....have not been matched....I should add the book was an easy read and written in a style that fostered that... | 4.0 |
| 9054 | While the DASH diet was originally created for people with high blood pressure and bad cardiovascular health, this diet works for anyone. With increased fats and moderate protein intake, your body will start to burn the fat that is stored in your body. This book not only provides a brief history of where the DASH diet comes from to a full menu of what to eat on a regular basis – including what and where to eat when you don’t cook your own meals. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to lose weight and keep it off. | 4.0 |
| 9055 | Dr. Wallin writes in a clear and well organized style. This book however,is not for lay readers,in my opinion. It is however central to any mental health professional or student who wants to have all the practical clinical information on attachment that is inclusive of the latest clinical research on neurology.The beauty of this book is that it combines attachment theory as well as physiology and neurology. Then he uses this to expand on effective treatment modalities that include the therapist using their own attachment issues to track their reactions to patients so as to be diagnostic.. | 5.0 |
| 9056 | What can I say apart from amazing...love the intrigue the couple went through...their personal relationship always up and down, and yet still manage to keep partnership in line...fantastic | 5.0 |
| 9057 | I'd give this book a 2.5.The last book in a series should give you closure and answer all unanswered questions, I feel like I have more. I really wanted to loves this book since I've been waiting so long for it to come out, but it fell short for me.This book had story lines going all over the place and included so many different characters it was hard to keep up. And maybe I'm forgetting something or someone, but who was the guy at the museum displaying the art collection? That just seemed so random.I wanted more Gabriel and Julianne and I feel like I still need an epilogue for them. Yes it's nice to have a follow up on the other characters, but now I feel as though their stories are unfinished.Julianne became more assertive, Gabriel became more endearing, and their love grew stronger, but now what? I assume happily ever after, but you just don't know | 3.0 |
| 9058 | Nice collection some better than others | 4.0 |
| 9059 | Liliana Hart is truly one of my favorite authors! I read alot of books and her books never disappoint! This one one HOT book! A must read, for sure!! | 5.0 |
| 9060 | This is a very well written and unique story. It is Maggie's story from birth to the present and reads as though you are reading her diary or journal. The descriptions throughout the book make it so you can vividly imagine everything as it happens. This is a story of finding love and acceptance throughout one's life. The story will move you to tears, make you laugh, and make you recollect on your own past or that of a friend that may have had a tough go of it. Maggie has a rough childhood that ends up shaping her adult life. She ends up in foster care and pregnant at the age of 17. She marries young and loses her baby in a tragic accident. Her biological family is in and out of her life. She moves around a lot and is able tobe the glue that holds many of her loved ones together. Her spirit is strong and this story seems to be a therapy of sorts for her. I commend the author for tackling so many personal issues in a plausible and tangible way. I think many people can reasonate with the main character. | 5.0 |
| 9061 | Sam, is this amazing Divorce attorney who has sworn off vanilla men, and needs a man who is strong enough to take her down and demand her submission. Enter Ethan, another martial artist is perfect for her, he has the right amount of dominance and sadism to suit Sam's masochistic submissive tendencies. I adored these two because they communicate and negotiate about everything.Which you'd think would pull you out of the story but it works for this story amazingly. I loved that this book managed to be shorter, yet left me extremely satisfied at the end. I really look forward to reading more by this great author. | 5.0 |
| 9062 | When you spent part of your life struggling just to stayalive and then you get a small slim chance to live. Whatwould you do. Find a place to do something you've not beenable to do. Maybe have a little fun with a men.When you been burned by a women who almost destroyed your familyHow cold should you be. How much hate can you have.Neither think they can have what they want, what was taken from them but.........Can you have what you want in just a matter of days. How muchCan you hope for when your life has no promises Go on a amazingJourney and see what is in store for you and the characters who accompany you | 5.0 |
| 9063 | great read that shows the soul can overcome the ghosts and pain of the past.There is so much wrong in our world but love prevails. | 4.0 |
| 9064 | I actually purchased and read this book when it first came out, but had never gotten around to leaving a review. I never saw the movie, but can say the book is fabulous. Marley is a disobedient dog that you can't help but love. As a dog owner myself, many of the stories in this book help remind me of what we went through, especially the first couple years with out pooch. Highly recommended for all ages and all readers. | 5.0 |
| 9065 | Forty years ago we last stepped foot on the Moon. Currently, with our occupation of the low-Earth orbit international space station, we are space residents. In the visionary Mission to Mars (National Geographic Society, 2013), moon-walker, space advocate, Gemini 12 and Apollo 11 astronaut, Buzz Aldrin, challenges us to take a further step and colonise Mars. Aldrin advocates bypassing the Moon and instead make progressive steps to mars via comets, asteroids and Mar’s moon Phobos. From Phobos astronauts using remote controlled robots will prepare the Mars landing site and habitats. Aldrin states that regular space travel to Mars would be too expensive with Apollo-style modular expendable components, instead favoring a gravity-powered spaceship cycling permanently between the Earth and Mars. Although strongly advocating for a US led enterprise Aldrin, thankfully, sees cooperation, rather than competition with China, Europe, Russia, India and Japan as being the way forward.Currently we have the Dutch company Mars One are recruiting people to be part of a permanent human settlement on Mars by 2023; the US commercial firm SpaceX have their Red Dragon proposal to put a sample-return mission to Mars by 2018 (seen as a necessary precursor by NASA to a human exploration); the Chinese have a long term plan for non-crewed flights to Mars by 2033 and crewed phase of missions to Mars during 2040-2060. Although the funding mechanisms and motivations are different these plans all make use of one idea or more from book The Case for Mars (Free Press, 1996, 2011). Written by aerospace engineer and founder of the Mars Society, Robert Zubrin, it is a meticulous and plausible way to settle Mars. Aldrin’s book is more broad and his ideas fit well with current technologies, US aspirations for asteroid capture and exploitation, and NASA’s focus on the planet Mars.The veteran Mars Exploration Rover, Opportunity, is still surprising us with its discoveries, more than nine years after the completion of its 90 day primary mission. While the sprightly youngster Curiosity is regularly rewriting and deepening our understanding of Mars - still only half-way through its three year primary mission.Appreciating what it takes to get a scientific laboratory wheeling its way across Mars is enticingly portrayed in another new book Red Rover (Basic Books, 2013). This first-hand account is written by Roger Wiens, lead scientist for ChemCam - the laser zapping remote chemical analytical instrument onboard the rover Curiosity. It covers his involvement in robotic space exploration from his initiation in 1990 on the NASA Genesis probe to the joyous moment when Curiosity zapped its first rock in early 2013. If this piques your curiosity then the earlier Roving Mars: Spirit, Opportunity, and the exploration of the Red planet (Scribe, 2005) is well worth tracking down. A passionate insight into the 2004 twin rover Spirit and Opportunity mission by Steve Squyres, the mission’s scientific principal investigator.These robotic missions are prudent preparatory steps to Aldrin provides and engaging overview of the technical, economic and political reasons for humanity to journey to Mars. It has been a self-professed vision of his since his return from the Moon. This books, though, represents Aldrin’s first attempt to put the whole of the puzzle, his Unified Space Vision, together in one place. For a more technical read on the settlement and exploration of Mars then Zubrin’s revised and updated The Case for Mars (Free press, 2011) and Marswalk One: first steps on a new planet (Praxis, 2005) by astronautical historian, writer and designers David Shayler, Andrew Salmon and Michael Shayler are also recommended. Mission to Mars though is a clarion call, essential reading for anyone interested in humanity’s next big step.This review was first published on dragonlaughing | 4.0 |
| 9066 | I was simply not impressed, though the book does hold some interesting information. As a researcher I found myself skipping large sections that I would consider tangents or digressions from the subject mater. | 1.0 |
| 9067 | Good plot with a lot of twists that wraps up nicely. A fast moving story line that keeps you guessing. | 4.0 |
| 9068 | Good read! Gunny tells it like it is. Had the pleasure to meet him at Camp Perry. The books the real deal as he is. | 4.0 |
| 9069 | I had to think long and hard about what I wanted to write for my review. The author makes a point several times in her book to say that it is easier to criticize then be uplifting and happy.However I will start with a little criticism and finish with happy. I found that author to be a generally negative person who portrays herself as someone who snaps at people a lot of generally has a negative, or critical attitude. Those things really put me off from the book and at times I wondered why I was punishing myself to finish the book.However I did glean several things from it:1) a recommendation of the next book I want to read "The Story of a Soul"2) I learned that hugging for 6 seconds is the minimum to gain the positive effects from the action3) To remember that the years are short4) Enjoy the present5) Portraying yourself as happy can indeed make you happierI don't want to continue for it might spoil the rest of the book.I struggled with whether to say I would recommend this book. Initially I would have said "HECK NO" but after completion I think there are plenty of people who can relate to her and take up some of her suggestions. She can be a bit repetitive and can at times seem trite with the things she did...but this was HER project and these were things that she thought might make HER happy (I wouldn't need to copy them exactly myself just the spirit would need to be imitated).So I say yes I would recommend it but read it in small doses :) | 3.0 |
| 9070 | I have purchased copies of this book for close friends and associates. It provides a detailed and insightful view into the neuro-scientific explanations for situations at work and home within which we might often encounter thorny challenges. The perspective and suggested tools and language have been very, very useful for me. Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 9071 | I usually don't read historical romances, but I'm glad I chose this one. At 33%, the story is very interesting, and the Characters are believable and developed. The H is wonderful and I wish I could stay up all night and finish.Okay, done. Very enjoyable read. Loved how sweet and persistent the H was. This author presented intimate scenes very tastefully, and yet romantically. Refreshing. You really cared about the people, and what happened to them. | 4.0 |
| 9072 | Ok, I'm being stalked by murderers and so I choose to go every day and run... alone in deserted areas... or with people who behave suspiciously... because apparently I am an idiot. Just lame! | 2.0 |
| 9073 | As much as I like loading up Evernote with bits and pieces of research, resources, links, etc. I never quite know how to organize and find them. I'm not a novice user, per se, but Brett's Definitive Guide is a godsend. I'm a longtime fan, having purchased his original PDF edition. This new Kindle edition is a great addition and worth every penny. | 5.0 |
| 9074 | such a great resource on fabrics and crafts for all occasions. My go-to book for learning new tricks in a book. | 5.0 |
| 9075 | I am so emotionally involved with Alex and Lexi's happiness. They deserve each other and they deserve to be happy. | 5.0 |
| 9076 | Bellamy Carmichael and Luke Carter have known each other since childhood, although Luke is six years older than Bellamy. Bellamy always thought Luke was special and by age eighteen, she was in love with him. She seduced him one summer night; afterwards he rejected her.She has been home for short visits but worked hard to avoid Luke, her twin brothers, Dylan and Dustin's best friend. Dylan will be home for a visit before he deploys and she is going home for family time.She also plans to tell Luke the secret that she has kept from him for six long years. Luke also wants to find a way to talk to Bellamy about what happened and is interested in Starting Over.The story is set in Beauford, South Carolina. Starting Over is a romance with some mystery involving bad guys, plus lots of family values in a beautiful Southern setting. | 5.0 |
| 9077 | Mrs. Peterman delivers the same kooky sense of humor and sexy romance that she delivered in How Hard Can It Be? and I loved every minute I spent in Kristy's world. Who knew losing a bet would be so much fun? | 5.0 |
| 9078 | A really good read. Some of the passages will leave you laughing. L'Amour's use of the idioms of that period is masterful. | 5.0 |
| 9079 | I read this book last year, but I watch the movie first which I do highly recommend that. Book has more details yes but then once reading the book it gives a good visualization as well. This book unlock so many questions that all of us have and at the same time prepare us for what to expect. This is a book of Enlightenment, I am so glad that my life path directed me to this book | 5.0 |
| 9080 | I read this book as it was part of the collection Perfectly matched, and I have to say that it was terrible. No character develpopment, and it was like a Harlequin book for ten years old girls. I'm sorry, but I can't see the magic in this love story. | 1.0 |
| 9081 | I have read all of the Charles Lenox mysteries by Charles Finch and to me they always deserve 5 stars. I like his writing style and the era he writes about in England, mostly. His stories are always well developed and thought out. More to it than just the mystery, which keeps me guessing. I do think some of it gets a little off track and long, at least in this novel. If you like the Victorian era in Britain, well develop characters and veryIkeable, and of course a good mystery, I would recommend getting acquainted with a very good author, Charles Finch. | 5.0 |
| 9082 | Always on my must read list. Don't even need to see what the book is about. Just buy and read asap. Loved Kali. A good strong lead but with lots of heart. And Razor? Wow. You got to see the growth with him. Thanks so much for taking the time to write these amazing stories. | 5.0 |
| 9083 | i liked the story and the dialoge was easy and moved the story along nicely. i was never bored with it | 5.0 |
| 9084 | I feel like this is more of a companion-book to the Diary of the Displaced books, which were completely brilliant, than it's own, stand-alone thing. I read this after reading Diary of the Displaced 1-3, and was kind of let down. It's an interesting story, fun to see what happens, and the world the author has created is still fascinating, but nothing as mind-bending as the three main books. The most interesting part, to me, was seeing where this book intersected the plot lines of the Diary of the Displaced books, with both characters and particular settings. It did explain a few things I'd been wondering about.I would actually recommend reading this, and the other book in set in this same world, Chasing Spirits, before reading the Diary of the Displaced books. Then you'd be coming across little scenes and people from this book and saying "Hey, I know what that is!" or "Oh, that's this guy!"Worth reading, but really only to either set you up, or help you come down from, the Diary of the Displaced books. | 4.0 |
| 9085 | I lived in San Francisco off-and-on for many years, most recently for about 6 years before moving. It's my most favorite city I've ever lived in. The book was informative, historically accurate and heart-warming. Anyone planning on visiting, anyone who already lives there or who simply loves the city: this book is MUST-READ! | 5.0 |
| 9086 | never read anything by Tara Sivec b4 but I will continue reading her books5 *'s means Great read so y do I have to write about it? | 5.0 |
| 9087 | What i did enjoy about the book was the ending i think the wife should have been the person the author focus on because the husband was like a box of rocks | 3.0 |
| 9088 | I enjoyed reading this book a lot. Sophia has been captured and now her only chance of survival depends on whether or not Prince Derek will choose her to serve him. Sophia might have been chosen by Derek but that won’t stop his brother Lucas from getting what he wants and he wants Sophia. After an unsuccessful attempt at escaping Sophia realizes that as much as she dislikes what Derek is, he may be her only chance at survival. I enjoyed all of the characters in the book and the ending leaves you wanting more. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a good paranormal read. I think if you have read and enjoyed The Captive Series by Erica Stevens you will enjoy this book. | 5.0 |
| 9089 | Spoiler alert!!!!This book gets 5 stars from me for Carter alone. Talk about an amazing character! I loved him. I know a lot of people hated how quickly Eden and Caden were forgiven. But my only response to that is put yourself in their shoes. They acted on impulse and paid dearly. This book to me shows the true meaning of love and that is forgiveness. Because with unending love comes a willingness to forgive. | 5.0 |
| 9090 | I think that Lorraine Sinkler has done an amazing job in collating and writing this biography of a man who has inspired so many seekers on the Path. He is revealed as a down-to-earth, sometimes exacting man who pursued illumination from a young age. His single-minded devotion to his Inner Voice may have wavered sometimes, revealing that self-doubt is a necessary evil to awaken us to our human follies when we forget to trust implicitly. Joel Goldsmith was an extraordinary man whose life and message has stood the test of time; eschewing any formal organization to be established, he knew that his lessons and writings would be open to the interpretation of those following him, and that ego, that ever-present, demanding part of ourselves is too easily swayed by the need for praise and glorification. For this reason, his teachings are as vital today as when they were first presented, and remain undiluted Truths and a profound way for us to achieve Grace. | 5.0 |
| 9091 | Several things just didn't make sense. Vivian is in Ben's office since 6:40am and she hasn't seen him at all that day until he comes out of his private bathroom into his office at lunch time dripping from a shower wearing nothing but a towel. Where's he been all day? Sleeping in his bathroom?After she flees from Ben at the office and goes home, she gets a phone call from her boss Alex asking her to go to party the next day to keep an eye on Ben. When she runs into him at the party he says to her, "you can't pretend it didn't happen today." I've got news for you Ben, it didn't happen today, that was yesterday.In addition to these issues, I felt that Ben had NO redeeming values. Why was an intelligent woman like Vivian so enamored with him? Just because he's so good looking?Well, at least the sex scene was hot... | 2.0 |
| 9092 | This one was one of their best that I've read do far. The unseen evil person hiding in plain site. Can't wait to read their next one. | 5.0 |
| 9093 | I actually thought it was the whole book, dont get mixed up on that folks. anyways I didnt knpw.it said preview. lol. but it was great and not scary at all. I've seen the movie and this is just great, almost a twin. get it? a twin af books? ha! It felt like I was watching the movie yet I was.reading it! #toatsMCgoats# | 4.0 |
| 9094 | This has everything an aspiring author would ever want to know about editors and agents but I found it a little overwhelming and though I took the offered advise seriously, I realized that lists (no matter how enormous or well compiled) have their limits. | 4.0 |
| 9095 | Interesting premise - reminded me a bit of The Chronicles of Narnia with different worlds behind woodwork. I found it somewhat slow-paced with the action only picking up almost towards the middle of the book. Even then, the plot didn't really go anywhere deep - just a glimpse inside a few of the cupboards, an entrance of a villain, with the end of the book coming on too quickly with a unsatisfying conclusion. Yet, the characters are endearing (especially Uncle Frank). This is definitely a cliff-hanger book. It kept me interested enough to want to continue with the series, but I could only give it 4 stars because I felt that book should have been longer to include more story or the action could have developed sooner. | 4.0 |
| 9096 | In this riveting tale of familial dysfunction and the importance of friendship the protagonist engages the reader from the first page to the last. The characters are diverse and well delineated. This book is beautifully written. I highly recommend this novel. | 5.0 |
| 9097 | I have many Taste of Home cookbooks but this one seemed unique. It has a very wide variety of recipes, especially desserts. The food pictures made my mouth water and I also enjoyed the pictures of the various cities where the recipes originated. I'm really looking forward to trying several of these recipes. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who loves to cook and also as a gift. I received a digital copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review. | 4.0 |
| 9098 | I love HMWards style of writing and in telling Trystan's story she doesn't disappoint. I feel in love with Trystan, the bad boy at school who is really a sensitive loving talented boy who's just trying to deal with the hand he has been dealt. his feelings for his friend Mari save him and her feelings for him save her from what she has to deal with. Then all of a suden things change and the world steps in and...... The way H M writes has you feeling like its happening to you and your heart is involved. be sure to read this collection because there is more Trystan to come and this is one bbf you don't want to miss having a relationship with | 5.0 |
| 9099 | Omg this was fan-freaking-tastic!!!! Loved Malice, and I can not wait to read more!!!! Way to kick off book 1FANTASTIC♥ | 5.0 |
| 9100 | Once I started. I simply could not put the book down. Well written and not afraid to tell it like it is, Mr. Norris keeps your interest going. | 5.0 |
| 9101 | Mezrich is one of my favorite authors. He tells the story of Facebook and it's players in an intriguing way. An excellent read. | 5.0 |
| 9102 | Amazing read that truly goes beyond mere medicine. It historical perspective on just how Haiti took the trajectory it has taken is shocking all itself. It know that a self-liberated country founded less than 20 years after America could be so far behind is a slap in the face to the progression and advancement all countries have been known for. | 5.0 |
| 9103 | Aaah, so lovely to get reacquainted with one of my favorite book couples, Ethan and Brynne. Though at first, I just didn't see why they needed another book. Eyes Wide Open ended in a really good place. But Rare and Precious Things by Raine Miller takes you beyond the epilogue, and shows the intense love and longing the couple has for each other. It shows them growing, both as individuals, as a couple, and as parents.Rare and Precious Things is NOT a stand alone, but if you haven't read The Blackstone series, you must.Likes:•I love visiting with my favorite dirty-talking Brit!•Tons of character growth.•A nice look back at their meeting from Ethan's POV.•Enough flashbacks to catch you up to speed if you, like me, forgot a lot of details.•The overwhelming, all-encompassing love that the couple has for each other.•Ethan becomes a daddy, and an awesome one (of course).•Fan's of Raine's historicals will love the big tie-ins!Dislikes:•The first ⅓ was very slow for me, it was too much about how much they loved each other and not much else.•Some of the love was just a little bit to schmaltzy and overdone.•I had trouble knowing whose POV I was reading and had to go back and re-read a few times.•I wish there was more of them as parents!See the full review as well as daily sales and freebies at Ana's Attic Book Blog | 4.0 |
| 9104 | I literally stumbled onto this book as one does when one is seeking - and (of course) it turned out to be exactly perfect. | 5.0 |
| 9105 | I, thoroughly enjoyed making faces I laughed and even cried, a most entertaining story with honesty and well researched story line. I,m definitely going to read the rest of the books by Mrs Harmon. | 5.0 |
| 9106 | Although basically a day trader, I am just entering the option trading arena and find these books quite helpful. I look for tidbits -- or nuggets of information to aid in my trading arsenal.HJB | 4.0 |
| 9107 | Good story, well written, as always from this author. Any of her books will draw the reader in and leave us ready for more. | 5.0 |
| 9108 | This is the basic book for Zentangles. It goes through how it can be de-stressing and soothing to your mood and how it is so easy to do and can enhance your creativity. | 5.0 |
| 9109 | This is a really good book for introducing the concepts behind the Paleo diet.After reading this book I was more clued up on the benefits of the diet.I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the Paleo diet. | 4.0 |
| 9110 | It took me a while to think of what this series put me in mind of: Firefly. That's the tone of this series. Outsiders and characters who aren't a part of one group or another, but come together to make their own place. Sometimes they follow the law, most of the time they skirt it...a bit. Kali is focused and gets distracted by her inventions. She's independent and isn't completely comfortable dealing with people in any way other than snark. Pair her up with a sword-wielding, gun-touting man oozing mystery and carrying a grudge, explosions, some longstanding nemeses, a dash of romance and a teensy bit of magic and you have a Buroker-themed good time. Lots of fun. I appreciate that the characters aren't overly noble. It lends a scrappy honesty to their actions. Looking forward to seeing more of Kali and Cedar! | 4.0 |
| 9111 | As a chronic procrastinator, I found this book very helpful. My procrastinating problem goes all the way back to high school, and definitely affected me in college and my business ventures. I never thought of getting help for this until now.Reading this book was a great first step for me. Now I just have to put these tips into action, and I'm confident these tips will work for me.I'd recommend picking this up if you've had problems with procrastination and finally want to learn how to get over it and be more productive.Thanks for writing this book! | 5.0 |
| 9112 | I read a lot of books.....and this book is one of my most favorite books yet! I am completely in love with S.E. Hall's writing. I have enjoyed all of her books and characters but I have to say that Pretty Instinct is my fave. | 5.0 |
| 9113 | Loads of reviews so I'm just going to say that I enjoyed the book but would've preferred the H to step up a whole lot sooner.+++Spoilers+++I think that the fact that the H slept with the h but didn't immediately do the right thing by her, really grated on me. We know in those days this would've been a big deal and perhaps there would have been a pregnancy but nothing is said or done about that. I think the h needed to know that she could count on the H to do the right thing and he didn't offer to make it right. Even if he'd said it and she'd turned him down, it would've felt better.It was a long road with lots of dram to get to the hea | 3.0 |
| 9114 | I love a dark mystery, but the construction of the plot and the weak characters kept me from enjoying this book.Obstensibly, this is the story of a detective who is investigating a series of asphyxiation murders. The targets are beautiful young women. However, the decective does very little investigation. He attends a couple of autopsies, but we don't get to see any of the sleuthing that is the usual hallmark of the genre. If he investigates anything about the women's lives of what they have in common, readers never find out. Instead we have a bit of "Keystone Kops" style detecting courtesy of a computer dating magnate and his IT man (they determine that the young women were all clients and try to determine who the killer is before the news gets out and wrecks their bottom line). The detective spends most of his time worried about his personal life and none of his interactions seem particularly authentic. And the way the author wraps up the plotline about his personal life left me scratching my head.Despite the fact that the author introduces us to a woman who is, presumably, a future victim of the killer, there is no real suspense or thrills here. There are too many characters and their charactization is shoddy. We don't care about the detective, we don't care about the dead women, we don't care about the rich man, we don't care about the coroner, we don't care about the potential victim -- every time I thought I'd run out of people to not care about, Hudson introduced another character. The tension in their lives (cheating spouses, angry bosses, drunk drivers, etc) never comes into focus.It seems as if the investigation portion of the novel is so uneven because Hudson might not understand that much about investigation and killing, a serious issue in a serial killer procedural. At one point, we're told by a supposed expert that the reason why the killer creates such elaborate asphyxiation scenarios for his victims is because he mistakenly believes it will heighten their sexual pleasure. Given the amount of sexual and physical abuse the victims sustain and the fact that we're told he repeatedly revives them prior to finally letting them die, I think it is far more likely that the killer was a sadism, determined to bring his victims pain -- not pleasure. Errors like this can be quite jarring and made me feel like I was reading an underresearched book. | 2.0 |
| 9115 | Prostate cancer runs in my husband's family, so it's a concern for almost all of us. I really enjoyed reading this book because it was informative, unembarrassed, and helped me understand some of the issues I hadn't even known could be a problem for our sex life after prostate cancer.Sex After Prostate Cancer: A Wife's Secrets includes some great ideas about sensuality, the psychological aspects of losing the prostate, nerve-saving surgery, and also the science behind what happens to a man's sexuality after the prostate is removed and/or he is on hormone medication. Don't be embarrassed to get this - I think everyone whose husband is battling this should consider buying this book. | 5.0 |
| 9116 | As I looked at the percentage of how much book was read I could see the rest of the story couldn't be told in book 2 and I guess I should have looked at The Plot Thickens in the title. This cliffhanger left me with WHY? | 5.0 |
| 9117 | I began at the first book and continued reading the sequals with the intent of reading all of them. I think there were 33 in the series.I do almost all of my reading these days on my Kindle and unfortunately after I got absorbed into the series about 22 books or so in Kindle did not have the next couple of books inline and I did not want to go on to the ones theey did have and lost interest. I did not want to miss what happend. | 5.0 |
| 9118 | This was a sweet, simple romantic novella in a Western setting. It’s a great book for a quick read, knowing you are going to get a happy ending. I always like that the man who gets the girl is such an honourable fellow.The story is written simply, and the plot is easy to follow. The characters are well-defined and for the most part, the pace is good. My favourite character was Boone Ramsay who was a gentleman through and through. He is kind, caring and gentle, putting Jilly’s needs before his own pleasures. I wish all men were like him.This book makes a good break from more intense reads. I gave it three stars.I received a free copy of this book for my fair and honest review. All thoughts are my own. | 3.0 |
| 9119 | This series is just about perfect. Set after WWI, the author describes the era, clothing, cars and manner, to create wonderful stories. Look forward to the next Daisy Gumm book. | 5.0 |
| 9120 | I loved this bookAwesome job ms tali AlexanderIt's a must readI could not put it down ! | 5.0 |
| 9121 | I loved this book. It stressed what we go through in everyday relationships and life. Good work will read more from this author. | 5.0 |
| 9122 | The plot line in 'Act of Treason' is very interesting but hopefully wouldn't happen. Politicians aren't always trustworthy, but the Vice President-elect behind the death of the President-elect's wife is scary. Guess it could happen......but hopefully in another country. Full of intrigue! | 4.0 |
| 9123 | I choose this book because I enjoy books about the 2nd world war. Great reading and another "can't put the book down." I reccommend it to all that is into this subject. | 5.0 |
| 9124 | I like historical fiction. This is definitely fiction based around real characters and events. I loved the story line from the view of the maid/servants. Would recommend! | 5.0 |
| 9125 | Claire Farrell did a fantastic job. Loved the book. Intriguing the way she used old school vampire myths with new age ones. Ava Delaney lives day by day avoiding vampires and humans alike to keep her identity hidden and to control her "Thirst." | 5.0 |
| 9126 | A very short hot read but makes me think of flighty attitude that you would never see in real life and hopefully fantasy. I hate you, I love you, oh please make love to me. Sigh! | 1.0 |
| 9127 | Wow! What a story, sensual, sexy, romantic and a hint of dark with suspense every step of the way. I'm hooked on this story, the sexy Sensei that's a control freak... I cannot wait for more. | 5.0 |
| 9128 | I really only divulge in historical romance. But since my hubby is VP of a MC club I thought I would give it a try. I really do not mind erotica but this book made me squirm uncomfortably a few times. The opening orgy made me sick. I felt like Lainey-girl was a severely abused girl that needed therapy not sex. For someone to sell themselves so cheaply was just annoying.Maybe I am just used to the straight laced virgin historical girl. Maybe I am wrapped a little too tight. Maybe with the knowledge I have with the MC clubs I know most girls are hands off. Which is why one man (Enforcer) is assigned to me whenever we were at an event. I cant even go to the bathroom alone.Some of the sex scenes were great. I was horrified when she was tied up and basically raped but loved every minute of it. For a H to be "in love" with a man and so openly spread her legs like peanut butter for another kind of blew the book for me. Did her man not think her a whore after witnessing her foursome? Most men, even hardcore 1%'ers that I know would be disgusted. And believe me I have had my fair share of stripper "shows" going at it at the all night parties................. | 3.0 |
| 9129 | This reminds me of those romance movies you catch on ABC Family or Hallmark channel. It's not the best quality and it's pretty obvious how its going to play out but you keep watching because it's cute. That's pretty much how this book is. It's not at all realistic but the events and romance is very sweet and enjoyable. I wish the author had the romantic development span over the course of a week or so instead of having them pretty much fall in love and do everything over the course of a day. Their relationship was way too rushed for my tastes and all the loose ends were tied too easily. Other than that it's a nice little romantic fix just for the sake of reading a romance. | 3.0 |
| 9130 | I loved the twists on the good versus evil & angels. It slowly builds but keeps the reader entranced at the same time. Ready for the next one. | 5.0 |
| 9131 | This is the story of a young woman who loves to travel and becomes a reporter to support her travels and gets kidnaped in Somolia. She writes this story about her adventures. Very well written, I couldn't put it down. | 5.0 |
| 9132 | tRUE STRENGTH. i REALLY LOOKED FORWARD TO Reading Kevin's story. Unfortunately I became very turned off in the book. The use of the "f" word was way too much. For a professing Christian I think he could of did this differently. | 2.0 |
| 9133 | I actually didn't finish it. It was funny but I just ran out of time and out of enough interest. | 3.0 |
| 9134 | I completely enjoyed this book, and I was so happy to see some of my favorite alphas and mountain girls from passed books! Tate, Chance, Ty, woods even good old Lee from rock chicks made an appearance I loved how this book tied everyone from Carnell, gawbone and Denver together!!! | 5.0 |
| 9135 | The story gets better and better with each book. It makes you think and want to figure out who the bad guy really is. Can't wait for book four | 5.0 |
| 9136 | I nearly didn't purchase this novella based on the title alone, but I've seen recommendations for this author and thought it would be a good opportunity to sample her work, and I must say I'm pleased that I did. I enjoyed this novella very much, l liked the fact that Fabrizio wasn't a complete jerk and it was obvious pretty early that he had feelings for Jenna. I like the fact that Jenna had a backbone and that when she agreed to be with him again it was on her terms. Well worth the purchase price, I'll be looking at other books by this author. | 4.0 |
| 9137 | I was really inspecting more from this book...it just seem like a repeat of the other books wrapped up in one....still respect you as a writer just was hoping for more.... | 3.0 |
| 9138 | I enjoyed this book, and find it hard to believe it's the authors ( A.G. Riddle ) first one out. I'll read anything about Atlantis, and this was no disappointment. A different take then I expected, and quite exciting to read. Had a hard time putting it down. I am sure many won't, and will read it straight through. Arthur Decker, Bristol, CT | 5.0 |
| 9139 | Despite the glowing reviews, I've put off reading this book because I wasn't impressed with the previous books I've read by James. Luckily, I was able to check it out from the library. It's fantastic! I require logic and linear progression of events in order to enjoy a story, and based on the two other books by James which I've read, I picture James as a free spirited, lively person who approaches writing in a joyful though haphazard way. I could be totally wrong, but that's the impression I got. Anyway, there's absolutely nothing haphazard about this book! It's lovely, and the tone and feel actually reminds me of Loretta Chase's belovedLord of Scoundrels.India's an interesting and extremely appealing heroine, along the lines of Sophy in Heyer'sThe Grand Sophy. Her career as a decorator and life organizer to the wealthiest families felt original and was presented in a very convincing manner, with her godmother Adelaide by her side as a chaperone and companion. I love that India charges exorbitant fees to make sure her services are valued and she's treated with respect - so true! Thorn is a typical alpha-male hero, though his childhood spent as a mudlark is interesting and he puts this skill to use in the climax of the story. His protective and loving relationship with Rose and memories of his younger siblings are very endearing.*** Spoiler *** I wish India and Thorn hadn't consummated their relationship prior to Thorn declaring himself. They mutually decide to have sex while Thorn declares he will not marry her and intends to marry Lala. Yuck! That is very hard for me to relate to - why would a woman give herself to a man who clearly and vocally prefers another person? Oh well, this is not an unusual plot device in Regency books, just one that I don't prefer to read. At least India didn't sit around lamenting her actions and was prepared to move on - I could admire her resolve and strength. *** End Spoiler ***Overall outstanding book that I would read again. 4.5 stars, minus half star for what I stated in my spoiler. | 5.0 |
| 9140 | I like the story All adventure space war agents so I cant answert why I like the books I buy what I want . richard | 5.0 |
| 9141 | Not sufficiently interesting for me to read more of this author. The humour was broad and predictable. The setting , in rural US and 'gee whiz' big cities are different, was rather twee. Murder, tick, humour, tick, romance, tick, - writing by tick-box. Not badly written, but not very interesting either. | 2.0 |
| 9142 | the story is a good read. Tom Clancy does a great job with another story of Jack Ryan. It's a must read. | 5.0 |
| 9143 | looking forward to reading next book with Katie, newly retired Dallas lawyer who bought big house with benevolent "jumble" spirit. great human drama, almost hard to like protagonist as her life falls apart around her, yet her honesty shines thru as she faces her own personal demons on the way to a new life in the islands. | 4.0 |
| 9144 | Since I watch Ree Drummond on TV, it was just natural to purchase a book about her dog Charlie. After reading it to my five year old granddaughter a few times, she can now read it entirely by herself. | 5.0 |
| 9145 | This book illustrates the other side of coin of a collapse. What I mean by that is that there will always be good people wanting to do good and right for others. How far do you go to secure your freedoms and those around you? This book gives a fantastic answer to that question. Survival of the fittest doesn't always mean the meaner person wins. Great read, now where is the second book? | 5.0 |
| 9146 | Gail Caldwell's written voice is sure and true, from wrenching grief to utter joy. This later memoir, written at 60 and struggling with a hip replacement and being a senior is pitch perfect. It's a lovely complement to and continuation of "Let's Take the Long Way Home," which is also a gorgeous book. I'm eager for more. | 5.0 |
| 9147 | Life is not always perfect. The guy doesn't always get t h e girl or does he always win the battle. I did enjoy this story, but I did find it more than melancholy. Captain Lacey kept referring to his melancolia. I think there might have been too much for me to read more in this series. The reason I gave it a 4 instead of less is because the authors did not keep you hanging. | 4.0 |
| 9148 | I live in New Hampshire and have done a little hiking. Tom and Atticus are unbelievable. What a great inspiring story. | 4.0 |
| 9149 | Really enjoyed this Shelly Thacker time travel book. Good writing, strong characters, Enjoyed watching the relationship between Celine and Gaston go from contempt and distrust to one of love. Will search out her other books. | 5.0 |
| 9150 | I read it poolside in FL and enjoyed every minute. Don't quote me but I believe it was her first book. Kudos to her if it was. Great writing style, a page turner and perfect for the pool. Keep them coming! | 4.0 |
| 9151 | A suspenseful and adventurous story with well-drawn characters. A hard-to-put-down page-turner. Though fictional,the possibility of present-day occurences are plausible and intriguing. | 5.0 |
| 9152 | Charles Bane's "Love Poems" is a wonderfully accessible collection. Spanning time, place, and types of love, Bane presents an entire world in each compact composition. Ranging from romantic love in rainy Paris, familial love for a child, and forgiving love for a murderer, these poems portray the simplicity of love in a myriad of complex states. This slim volume offers readers the wonderful experience of 27 poems that initially appear simple and small but in truth are snippets of one of humanity's most powerful forces...love. | 4.0 |
| 9153 | While I learnd a great deal about art, drug abuse and love lost, parts of the narrative just went on too long . Much of the stoned and drunken musings left me not caring if I continued to read. Yet parts were brilliant. | 3.0 |
| 9154 | Cooking noodles with kids is easy and a delight with this recipe book. As the recipes are not time consuming any interested kid is given enough opportunity to fully embrace the inner chef! And are very suitable to do with a group of kids for a party. But feel free to try these as an adult as what is easy for a kid is easy for an adult too! And the recipes leave enough room for kids' creativity. So when is dinner ready? | 4.0 |
| 9155 | This collection has many of the most memorable and disturbing photographs to come out of the war. If you read the historical analysis of the debacle, you probably should have this collection. Not for the faint of heart. | 5.0 |
| 9156 | This book is dangerously wrong: the science shows clearly that thimerosal in vaccines does not, and never has, caused autism. There have been literally thousands of studies into the possibility that autism might be caused by vaccines - and the studies show conclusively that there is no relationship whatsoever. NONE! Vaccines do not cause autism, full stop.Anyone who buys this book and believes Kirby's message is being misled, and is risking their children's health and safety. | 1.0 |
| 9157 | "the last days of Jesus" is very hard to put down. it has many beautiful illustrations and a list of alot of the people involved in the life of Jesus. this book gives easter a greater apprieation and much easier to understand it is a special book and would make a great gift for some one specialand the resurrection. also recameded: gods not dead by rice broocks, evidence for the resurrection by josh mcdowell.more thean a carpenter by josh mcdowell,the unshakable truth by josh mcdowell | 5.0 |
| 9158 | I like this book a lot. We learn a lot about her background, but also the story is well thought out. A good read. I've read about 8 books in this series and enjoyed this one thoroughly. | 5.0 |
| 9159 | Maeve Binchy has been a favorite for years and she's never let me down. Chestnut Street tells many stories, my personal preference is one story from beginning to end. However, she tells her stories as only an excellent writer can do. I'm just sorry that there will be no more. | 4.0 |
| 9160 | I love Scott Turow, especially Presumed Innocent and Innocent, as well as The Burden of Proof, but this one was really awful. Not only does it have fathers committing incest and then killing daughters, it has wives killing husbands. Basically I think he lost control of the story here. Too bad because it had a terrific premise. | 2.0 |
| 9161 | OMG! Finish with all 5 novels...Wonder writing and keep up the good work! | 5.0 |
| 9162 | I loved this book from beginning to end. I laughed, cried and smiled throughout this entire book. I have a disabled child myself and it was so nice to read a book that made a person with disabilities the glue that holds the family together. LOVED IT! | 5.0 |
| 9163 | While this is deemed to be the last of the trilogy, it is alluded to that there could be more of Ana and Christian's adventures to come. The Author leaves us with this tease. This was a fitting ending to the rise and fall pattern of the series so far. While the Grey's have each fought their own daemons and each others too they find a common one in the last book. As expected it is not smooth sailing and happy ever after-there is more drama and more adventure to be found. This series could easily be considered contrived and superficial due to the extremes that are through out the book: horrific childhood, loss of family, brokenness on multiple levels, extreme wealth with what appears extreme ease, insecurity, fear, stalking and self-worth issues that would keep Freud busy for lifetimes. However, for me, the characters were most often relatable and dealing in a realistic-for them-way that worked. I have loved this trilogy and have re-read it twice already. | 5.0 |
| 9164 | I've read all the books in this series and this one is as good as the first. The characters are like old friends now. The main character is like Jessica Fletcher with a family, curious and nosy enough to pursue a story. The author very clearly creates a situation for a murder and the reader is sleuthing along with the main character to discover who has been offed. Looking forward to the next holiday murder. | 5.0 |
| 9165 | Brian J. Jarrett your books ROCK! I loved them all! I hope you continue writing and fast as I look forward to more! What a page turner! LOOOOOVEEEE! | 5.0 |
| 9166 | After becoming accustomed to CSI and its derivatives, I felt unbelievably impatient with this talky, witless book that was so out of date that it was practically an historical novel. I never finished it. | 2.0 |
| 9167 | R.A. Salvatore has exceeded reasonable expectations with this episode in the continuing saga of Drizzt Do’Urden – gifting fantasy fans with a page-turning sword and sorcery adventure that is full of swashbuckling action, shadowy intrigue, and amazing character development. Honestly, this new and improved version of the Companions of the Hall is a compelling read and might be the beginning of a renaissance for The Legend of Drizzt Do’Urden, breathing fresh life into old characters who have been desperately missed by the dark elf as well as by his many fans.As frequent readers will already know, in The Companions, Mr. Salvatore resurrected Drizzt’s old friends, The Companions of the Hall, but did not raise them from the grave. Instead, Bruenor, Catt-brie, Regis, and Wulfgar were reborn into the world as newborn babies. Unlike normal children, however, these four retained all of their memories from their past life and were fully aware of who they were the moment they opened their eyes. From this point, Mr. Salvatore did an outstanding job of weaving an intriguing tale of the first twenty-one years of Bruenor, Catt-brie, and Regis’ lives as they grew to adulthood, developed new talents and slowly evolved into similar yet different people. But no matter their new personas, each of the Companions inevitably wove their way through life and its innumerable obstacles to met again in Icewind Dale on a certain day at a certain spot when their old companion Drizzt was in desperate need of their assistance.Night of the Hunter picks up immediately after the events in The Companions. Now reunited, the Companions of the Hall must see if their former friendship has survived Bruenor, Catt-brie, Regis, and Wulfgar’s resurrection. Naturally, there are issues. A second chance at life has changed Drizzt’s old friends in many ways. Things that they once agreed upon so easily are now objects of contention. Internal struggles ensue, as Bruenor and Catt-brie decide that their goddess-given rebirth is an opportunity for them to rectify previous mistakes. Mistakes that Drizzt himself still views as the proper course, and so the dark elf finds himself being forced to look long and hard at whether many of his dearly held truths about life might be wrong, and quickly, it begins to look like these old friends could split apart over what their new mission in the world should be. Before things get too heated, however, one task is mentioned that all can agree upon: the rescue of their old friend Thibbledorf Pwent from his haunted existence as a vampire in the halls of ancient Gauntlygrim, and so our heroes head out into the world for a new adventure. Their differences set aside for the moment – but not forgotten.From this point, the story divides off into several different plots and main characters. Naturally, the primary story line follows Drizzt and the Companions as they travel the lands, heading for Gauntlygrim and then arriving, but substantial portions of the book are also given over to Drizzt’s former band of adventurers (headed now by Artemis Entreri and Dahlia) as well as the drow, specifically the activities of Matron Mother Baenre. And for the remainder of the novel, Mr. Salvatore shifts perspective from one group to another, spinning an ambitious tale of reunion (The Companions), lose (Entreri/Dahlia’s group), and machination (The drow). With all three stories going on at once, a reader is hard pressed to keep everything straight in his mind, but Mr. Salvatore has always had a knack for juggling numerous plot threads, and he does an admirable job here of having each cast of characters act independently but keep their stories intertwined just enough that they all are obviously moving toward a dramatic collision.Overall, this book was an action-packed, sword and sorcery adventure tale that mixed in enough character interaction and diabolical, drow intrigue to keep my attention. My only criticism – minor though it will sound – is that there is so much going on in Night of the Hunter that much of the plot seemed a bit rushed, as if Mr. Salvatore could have easily added in another volume to this latest chapter in Drizzt’s story. Other than this one issue though, I highly recommend this novel to all Drizzt fans or lovers of entertaining sword and sorcery tales, and while the promised climax of the story does not occur in Night of the Hunter, it is set up very nicely, leaving a Drizzt fan salivating for the war between drow, orcs, dwarves, and elves that is sure to follow in succeeding novels.I received this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. I’d like to thank Netgalley and Wizards of the Coast for allowing me to receive this review copy and inform everyone that the review you have read is my opinion alone. | 4.0 |
| 9168 | Very interesting! I've never read anything from Noah's wife before point of view; I've wondered though. I like to read books from a women's perspective. This is the first book I've read by this author. I definitely will try to find other books by Rebecca Kanner. | 4.0 |
| 9169 | That's about all that is required for a President that most Americans have no idea about. Concise and to the point. Fillmore, Pierce and Buchanan are usually ranked as some of the worst Presidents. After reading this account, it's easy to see why Pierce falls into this category. | 4.0 |
| 9170 | We think of Pompeii as frozen in the year 79 A.D., and maybe it was indeed inert until people started digging around the site in the eighteenth century. From then on, the place has inevitably changed, as people dug in it and restored it to their way of thinking, fantasized about it, took parts of it away, and made it fit for the thousands of visitors who came to wander its streets. It is this story that is told in _From Pompeii: The Afterlife of a Roman Town_ (Belknap/Harvard) by Ingrid D. Rowland. The author is a professor at the University of Notre Dame in Rome, and her chapters are essays on aspects of the city. Some of them are personal, like her memories of being taken to the area when she was a child (there is a picture here of her as an eight-year-old in Herculaneum, with a Brownie camera dangling from her neck) or her experiences in taking commercial tours from Rome to the region where she has conducted more serious academic tours. While the chapters are chronological, Rowland is a digressive and often witty writer, who obviously enjoys relating facts in a more informal way (nonetheless, there are plenty of footnotes). “This book presents a selection of visitors whose lives were forever altered by their experience of Pompeii, as well as a few who reacted less drastically.” While there are plenty of references to the city, its history, and its archaeology, the story of its afterlife proves to be colorful, frustrating, and funny.Pompeii’s discovery came after Herculaneum was being dug up, and by 1765 tour guides had added Pompeii to their repertoires for people coming to see the region around Naples. Much of Rowland’s book has to do with visits to Pompeii by famous people. The fifteen-year-old Mozart went in 1770, and it is often said that Mozart’s visit to the site, especially the Temple of Isis, helped inspire parts of _The Magic Flute_. But Rowland admits, “How exactly are we to recognize the reflection of an archaeological site in a musical composition?” Edward Bulwer-Lytton’s novel _The Last Days of Pompeii_ has characters say things like, “Ho, Diomed, well met! Do you sup with Glaucus to-night?” The 1867 novel, which seems to insert Victorian speech and views into the doomed city, was a bestseller, and it used to be (seriously) recommended for those who were making their first visit to view the ruins. Dickens visited in 1845, and wrote a description in _Pictures of Italy_ which movingly could describe the ruins as we see them even now. He was moved by imagining all those Pompeians wiped out by Vesuvius, but he was disturbed by the Neapolitan cult of the dead. Mark Twain visited in 1875, and in _Innocents Abroad_ wrote acerbically about the Neapolitan belief in the miraculous liquefaction of the blood of San Gennaro which helped draw money from onlookers (he’d chuckle to know that the blood is still performing this function). Like Dickens, he was more moved by the ruins of Pompeii itself, and he was inspired by the figure of the “Steadfast Soldier,” a guard whose skeleton was found in his guard-box, refusing to abandon his post just because a volcano was raging. Many other moralists at the time admired the Steadfast Soldier; there is, however, no evidence that the skeleton was any more than some unfortunate Pompeian, fleeing with all the others, who ducked under an arch, not into a guard-box, for shelter. Pierre-Auguste Renoir visited Italy in 1881 after struggling in Paris for twenty years, and was inspired by the classical paintings he saw and by the light. He admired the frescoes from Pompeii that he saw in the National Museum in Naples and on site. His paintings became brighter and more sculptural because of them. In 1994, Hillary Clinton refused to be satisfied with seeing just Herculaneum, and got into Pompeii, although her tour was abbreviated. Secret Service agents went before her room by room to make sure everything was safe, and their protectiveness extended to preventing her from entering a room in the beautiful House of the Vettii where there is a famous statue of the god Priapus with his enormous phallus. This was not going to be a photo op.In Rowland’s vivid telling, Pompeii proves to be a very lively place indeed. And still the ancient streets are alive with guides and tourists. Buying and selling and arguing go on nearby, just as they did two thousand years ago. The other constant is Mount Vesuvius, which is now overdue for an eruption, and it is quite possible that the whole place will be buried again, along with much of the the surrounding area along the Bay of Naples. The Neapolitans are skeptical about government, and there is every reason to believe that any evacuation plan, even with scientific warnings the ancient Pompeians never had, is going to leave thousands behind when the volcano blows. “There is simply no way to escape the discrepancy of scale between Vesuvius and human beings,” writes Rowland. “It is one of the reasons that Pompeii pulls so on our imagination.” | 5.0 |
| 9171 | good mix of history ,good plot,good humor and a bit of a love story all in one book. liked Bill Travis a lot. | 4.0 |
| 9172 | I have read all four of Dirk Hayhurst's books now and have enjoyed each one of them. Where the first three predominately focused on the lighter side of baseball (with terrific background into his troubled family, his supportive romance and subsequent marriage), "Bigger Than the Game" takes a slightly different tack. Dirk gets injured and his experiences move to the trials and tribulations of dealing with rehab, teammates resentful of his writing, and the realization that what makes one good on the field of competition is not necessarily what gives one an acceptable quality of life.Dirk Hayhurst's writing is vulnerable and real. We are privy to the rarely seen shadow world of pro sports rehabbing and psychologists. A particularly funny section of the book takes place at the world famous Andrews Clinic in Birmingham, where Hayhurst encounters sadistic trainers, a baseball crazy nun, a living ghost of the old south, and wrestler Triple H.The world of the injured player can be a difficult one. “I don’t think being lonely has anything to do with the number of people you’re around,” writes Hayhurst. Largely separated from the team during their physical rehab regimen, players are suddenly removed from the game they have devoted their lives to from an early age. With time suddenly on their hands basic insecurities often rise and introspection follows. Some cannot handle it. Some become depressed and turn to pain meds, some turn to alcohol, and some face difficult home lives. “Spring training for the injured is like detention. While everyone else is out having fun, sharing experiences in the game they love, you’re stuck inside doing tedious busywork.” While teams now often provide a sports psychologist to help players work through these problems, actually going to see one is seen as a sign of weakness by many in the game.Hayhurst finally does go to the psychologist, albeit reluctantly, and works to come to terms with his difficulties. Professional sports is a business, and as a business it is performance based. “It’s like this,” he writes. “This whole industry is morally bankrupt. It’s full of fakes and bastards and arrogant SOBs who can get away with murder as long as they play great. And then, on the flip side, there’s a pocket of decent guys who deserve respect, but don’t get it if they don’t play well…but instead of trying to say we’re not a commodity, we just want to be the most valuable commodity possible…both sides say they hate it and yet both sides wouldn’t have it any other way.” Later, when he talks to wrestler Triple H at the Andrews Clinic, Hayhurst realizes that playing a sport professionally is “a job where people look at the role you play on television and feel they have the right to make up what your life should be like.”If, as Yogi Berra said, 90 percent of baseball is half mental, the mental side of the game is much underrepresented in print. Players have to learn not only how to play the game, but how to play a role when they reach the elite levels of their sport. Many struggle off the field with this distinction, with disastrous results plucked right from today's headlines. Hayhurst encounters all of these issues and more. Instead of succumbing to his problems, he uses the time to step away from the intense competition of sport and get some much-needed perspective. “…at the end of the day, we were just grown men putting on costumes and playing children’s games. To take any of it more seriously than that was a mistake.” The money, competition, intensity and constant press coverage seems to warp perspectives and values in sports in a way that makes people glorify the game and forget that there are other things that are more important. Players coddled from a young age because of their athletic abilities often forget that there is much more out there that is bigger than the game.Dirk Hayhurst gives us a rare and fascinating behind the scenes glimpse of broken athletes working out of the spotlight not just to return to form, but to discover and face what it really is to be human. “You know,” he writes, “I think I learned more about baseball this year than any season before it, and I didn't throw a single pitch.” | 5.0 |
| 9173 | I don't even know where to begin...this book? Amazing!! I felt every written emotion as if I was going through it at that very moment because I was, I felt everything Catherine and Jackson felt!The sexual tension between them is palpable in the beginning. Then the heat once they finally succumbed!? Whew, just smokin'!!!! The passion they feel for one another is off the charts!!This book isn't all sexy time and passion though! There's romance, angst, sorrow, sadness, anger, and love! Just everything!!Pick this book up or one click ASAP and drown in the world of Catherine and Jackson and their love story! Then hang on tight for the ride and the ending that leaves you literally pounding your fists and cursing for more right now! | 5.0 |
| 9174 | This peek at what made a girl choose the oldest profession was a quick tease. Obviously it is just a snap shot of what is to come. For the length it covers a good bit of territory. It does leave the open ended question of what happen next as it is intended to do. I would have liked her to maybe research some other options for a second and the give a plausible reason why the money would come quick enough or what have you. But it is pretty clear this is a calling for this young woman. To read this you do need to be ready for anything but is a quick fun read for the sexually adventurous reader. | 4.0 |
| 9175 | A stirring story about a lawyer who lives alone and is not sure where her life is taking her. 10 years after visiting her father's home country, Burma, she returns there to find out more about the lives of the people there. The story of a Burmese villager whose sons were lost to the military is juxtapositioned into the story and adds to the tragedy of life. I chose this book because of the Burmese story. I lived in Thailand once. Still it was quite good and I recommend it. | 5.0 |
| 9176 | This had all the fixins for a great novel about the Bayou and folklore that is Louisiana. I loved it. | 4.0 |
| 9177 | I loved this book. Finally, a book boyfriend who is as bossy and hot as Christian Grey, without the BDSM. Lynda Chance knows how to write an Alpha male for sure. Damian Rule is smoking hot, passionate, possessive, loving, protective.......and Angie is one lucky girl! My heart raced throughout the whole book. There was no beating around the bush. The reader know right out the gate that Damian is obsessed with Angie and the transformation of their relationship was exiting to read. I can't wait to read more from this author. | 5.0 |
| 9178 | This author is new to me. I like this one a lot. I will read this author again soon. Good read! | 4.0 |
| 9179 | I'm a big believer of the power of zentangle, so I'm always looking for new information on the subject. And I must admit this book blew my mind! It's a really nice compilation of advice and ideas on how to draw and mange zentangles. They are all around us, maybe we can’t see them, but they exist and emit a strong power to us. I couldn't recommend this more! | 5.0 |
| 9180 | I love the ministry of Jentezen Franklin and this book was another faith builder for me. Full of practical application. God has given him a gift in encouraging and building people up. Such a great read. | 5.0 |
| 9181 | Lauren is the Assistant District Attorney and has worked on many dangerous cases, she is known for this. She has a way of being able to block all the horrible things that come along with dealing with criminals and not letting it get to her. Even with the danger seeming to fall on her doorstep she keeps pushing on, she is a very strong woman. She tries her best not to let everything going on around get to her.Royce is asked a favor by Lauren 's father. He wants him yo look into the threats against her. He has always been attracted to Lauren, so he jumps on the opportunity,in order to get to know her better. Him and his brothers own their own private security business,he is also an ex FBI agent.Lauren and Royce have an instant connection and things move quickly. With her being in danger he seems to take control over every aspect of her life. She struggles with this and then realizes she likes having him there to protect her. Her stalker is crazy scary and seems to be one step ahead the whole time. when everything comes to a head, it was surprising who it turned out to be and who they were working with. Also one of the reasons for all of it was surprising ad well, at the length they would go to go get what they wanted.I truly enjoyed this book and loved how the brothers interacted with each other, I'm looking forward to reading about them in the next books. | 4.0 |
| 9182 | HIdden inside the Soviet block for many years, this part of Europe has a forgotten history that is very relevant to our world today.Winder's points out the dangers of petty nationalism while still engaging the reader in a lively history of a very dangerous part of the world.The fact that two of my grandparents were born in the realm of the Habsburgs makes it all the more interesting to me. | 5.0 |
| 9183 | My favorite stories are the ones where a motley crew saves the day.Especially in a mystery, it's essential that we find resolve, courage, and self sacrifice in unexpected places. When an author brings together a crazy mix of people- most of them slightly disturbed, so I can relate- that resulting book will get my attention.And if you tell me that the title of that book is Southern Heat, then I know I'll have to read it. Ever since watching eight seasons of In The Heat of The Night, Southern who-done-its have been my go to favorite stories.Southern Heat didn't disappoint.Brack Pelton is the best kind of hero, the kind with a troubled spirit. He describes himself as "A train wreck looking for a major intersection."He's still grieving his beloved Jo, the woman who made him a better man. She died too soon, and so Brack played tough.He went in the USMC at 29 and came out hard drinking, fast driving, and ill at ease without his firearms close at hand.He wouldn't admit it, but he has kept his gentle side. It's buried deep, but it's increasingly obvious throughout the book.That's what makes him so likable. That and his attitude, expressed in a sharp, dry wit.Now he's got a murder case to solve, and it's deeply personal.Uncle Reggie, the only blood family that Brack isn't estranged from, died in his arms in an alley after an inexplicable shooting.Uncle Reggie the Vietnam Vet.Uncle Reggie, owner of the Pirate's Cove bar.Uncle Reggie, whom Brack knows so well.Except maybe Uncle Reggie wasn't such an open book after all.Prepare yourself for a fast, engaging ride. You'll have to hang on as tight as if you were in the passenger seat of Brack's Mustang.He's about to chase leads- and suspects- all over Charleston. And you're going with him. Into the grit of the city, the darkness of man's choices and man's appetites, the depth of man's corruption and deceit.In the words of Brother Thomas, "A man can't avoid reaping what he sows."Thank you Pump Up Your Book Tours for my copy of this book. | 5.0 |
| 9184 | This was my first Erin Healy book minus her one she co-wrote with Ted Dekker. It was a delight! Very supernatural and unique with a very strong message. It was very different from anything I have read before but I thoroughly enjoyed it! Lots of memorable characters and a wonderful dog named Ziggy. | 4.0 |
| 9185 | Fun, light cozy mystery with a little romance. Entertaining reading even if you are not a yoga fan. Kate is a kind and caring person with many problems of her own without accepting the responsibility of others. The homeless are all too easy to ignore. When one is murdered it is up to Kate to discover why. | 5.0 |
| 9186 | This one really grabbed me, and never let go. It's a fantastic fantasy with two compelling relationships at its core. I thought it was going to be a one-book tale, but no, there is a sequel due out this fall that will hopefully answer some burning questions.I am mostly a romance/urban fantasy fan, so I wasn't sure if I'd get into the premise, but it's so well written that I think anyone could enjoy it. Highly recommended! | 5.0 |
| 9187 | another great book by ann. although I was deeply p*ssed it was over. could have read for hours longer. and the cliffhanger. ugh!! but I will say I can not wait for the next one. smoke was just sexy as hell. and so loving. swan was a little strange but when u learned about her upbringing u couldn't not understand. would recommend to anyone who likes romance or biker or love stories. hard core raunchy biker it is not but that's fine by me!! loved it and waiting for second book in series. | 5.0 |
| 9188 | Always love to read about the family. Love reading her books. I would highly recommend. Can't wait to read more | 5.0 |
| 9189 | I love HM Ward and I love the Fero boys. But because this book was so short, the connection wasn't there like in the other books. Wards writing is, as usual, fantastic and I totally felt for Sky. But the work up to the falling in love part just wasn't there like in all of her other stories. I enjoyed it, but this isn't one I would re-read, like I would with her other books. | 4.0 |
| 9190 | I was interested in reading this book until the author started knocking coconut oil. I use it for so many things. I got turned off but then Marta answered me and explained to me that I could use coconut oil in her recipes. For an author to respond back so nicely & quickly says quite a bit to me. I will be looking into her blogs & other books. ~Thanks Marta~ | 5.0 |
| 9191 | You have got to be kidding me with this ending!!! There is so much drama and trauma and yet their love for each other, but then this huge cliff hanger ending and almost none of the story lines being resolved just killed me! When is the next book?! I got so absorbed in these books, reading them both in 1 day only to yell out upon finishing the second one. And I got to say, sadly, as much as I tried I just havent really warmed up to the character of Nick. | 4.0 |
| 9192 | Jennifer Probst is one of my favorite authors and I've read her Marriage to a Billionaire series more than once. In regards to this particular series (& book) I've always been a sucker for nerds. Can't say I'm a fan of matching making agencies but Nate made it worth the read. | 4.0 |
| 9193 | Robyn Carr has started another winning series. I hope she is able to continue this one through at least as many books! A charming town, with characters that you'll fall in love with. | 4.0 |
| 9194 | I have not read the first two books in the series, so I was trying to make sense of the first three quarters of the book. The story goes from the police to the story characters and back and forth. It can get a little confusing at times. The ending comes and it is rather good. You should read the other two books first, to get the most out of this story. | 3.0 |
| 9195 | Great story of how a sweet innocent woman through a set of unfortunate circumstances makes her stronger and instead of rolling over gets revenge on those who wronged her. | 5.0 |
| 9196 | How To Lose a Duke in Ten Days is a delightful and sweet romance that captures readers interest from the first chapter. Love at first sight or maybe lust at first sight? One of those is what happened to Lucas Alexander, the ninth Duke of Arlington, the first time he was introduced to Miss Pippa Welby at a ball. Pippa’s beauty rendered Lucas completely speechless and is only response to her introduction was to turn around and leave without saying a word to her. While he didn’t say anything to her that didn’t mean that she was far from his thoughts. Months after meeting Pippa, Lucas has decided that he wants to marry her. He doesn’t see any reason why she would object so proceeds with plans for their engagement ball. When Lucas arrives at Pippa’s house and tells her that they will be married, he is unprepared for her answer. For whoever says No to a duke! Pippa Welby does and she puts up one heck of a fight!I found Pippa to be a charming young woman that knows what she wants in a relationship and is willing to fight for that. I loved how she tried to rid herself of an unwanted husband it made for some hilarious moments in the story. While she has ten days to she realizes that maybe Lucas isn’t as bad as she originally thought. But what happens when the original reason Lucas decided to marry her comes to light…can she trust him and even love him still?Lucas is everything you could want in a Duke, handsome and a little arrogant. He is used to getting what he wants and he wants Pippa. When Pippa turns him down he knows that he has a fight on his hands. The more time he spends with her he comes to care for her and his original reason for marrying her is secondary to how much he loves her.I really enjoyed this story and found myself smiling the entire time I was reading it. It was beautifully written with really great characters. I can’t wait to read more from this author. | 4.0 |
| 9197 | Encouraging and uplifting--written in the first person. Follows her search to reconcile God's will for the lives of her and her family. | 5.0 |
| 9198 | The book captures the sights and activities of travelling to a special area with someone the author loves and enjoys being with. It is special because of the wonderful page designs, artwork and photographs. | 5.0 |
| 9199 | Enjoyed this storyline very much. This was a great opening tho the series. I will definitely be continuing to the next book. | 4.0 |
| 9200 | I had heard a lot about this book, so I decided to take a detour and read it. With as many erotic novels as I have read, I have never read one from the gentleman's point of view. I found myself having to remember that this was the man speaking, and not the woman. This was a very enjoyable read. I didn't quite know what to expect. It was indeed, as the title says, an interview. I guess I expected the usual girl interviews Master, girl falls in love with Master, Master makes her his latest submissive. Master falls in love with submissive, against his better judgment and they live happily ever after. This was not the typical story in the least. I was a bit heart broken in the end and shocked by what was happening to this relationship. I'm one-clicking the next installment, despite the controversy regarding the second book's ending and the spoilers that have been leaked. Jason Luke is a superb writer and I like to read a book and make my own opinions about it. Great job, Sir. | 5.0 |
| 9201 | Classified is the 6th book in the Godmother's series but since the book was given to me I read it (Classified) first.Loved the characters and will be searching for the first 5 and the 7th book in the series.This was also my first read by Fern Michaels and I am now a fan! | 5.0 |
| 9202 | First off, is this book destined to become a classic like "The Count Of Monte Cristo"? Probably not.But, what it is, is a well-written, fun story and a continuation of the smaller plot-points in the original. "Sultan of Monte Cristo" follows the Count of Monte Cristo as he becomes the Sultan of Albania (after channeling his inner pirate as Sinbad) and is slowly dealing with the repercussions of his actions in "Count". Initially worried that the book might take on a "fan-fiction" tone, style, and quality, I was glad that the book was-well-written, with a tone and style of a professional author, and a well-fleshed-out and -though-out story which I considered high quality. It was obvious from reading it that "Sultan" came from a place of love for the original. I enjoyed reading it, and it was a rather quick read as well, being only about 100 pages. A recommended read. | 5.0 |
| 9203 | This book brings up things most people don't want to talk about. From the alcohol drugs and terrible childhoods. Drake and Casssidy faced a lot of obstacles in their relationship. When he thinks shes betrayed him in the worst way with his brother it tears them both apart. But fate steps in and they find their way back to one another. Cassidy becamr a stronger healthier person during their seperation. She became a person Drake could love even more. This is a very good read and one I couldn't put down. | 5.0 |
| 9204 | This book was such a bittersweet read for me. It gave me all the information I have wanted for so long, but at the same time, I am so sad the journey is over.I have always been in Tony's corner. Even during book 1 during his worst moments, I just knew Tony wasn't all bad, but I kind of felt bad for liking Tony, given all he had done. This book finally made me feel like it is okay to love Tony. There were actually parts of this book that made me choke up a bit. It was so awesome to get all the details from so many key points of view. Also, the ending was perfect! | 5.0 |
| 9205 | This is a first person account of a downed aviator during World War II. It gives a good description of life in Greece during the war and what procedures downed aviators had to follow in order to escape. Makes that time and place very real! | 5.0 |
| 9206 | Loved it what a great story. Makes me want to know what is behind the door in the real house this is based on. | 5.0 |
| 9207 | With the ledged of The Witch of Dervaig passed down from generation to generation, Shoney is only know to the villagers as a cloaked, crippled figure that could scare the kilt right off any Highlander. Her mother had told her it was for her own protection against the Gaels. Problem is Shoney has been spotted by Ronan MacKinnon and no cloak can hide her from his determination to find out who exactly Shoney is.Can Ronan accept who Shoney is when she reveals the truth? Will he come back to her like he promised? Will clan MacKinnon accept Shoney for who she is? Well, I highly recommend reading To Bewitch a Highland to find out.Lily has done an amazing job pulling me into her Highlander world filled with magic and love. A must read! | 4.0 |
| 9208 | This book is one written to make a person think about life and the things we do that effects our children and Faith in God | 5.0 |
| 9209 | This book has some really interesting recipes and if you are interested in some Tex Mex dishes this is the perfect book. I have made three dishes from this book and all three were amazing and very simple to make. The author Soon Macon is an expert in cooking and plan to pick up more of these books. | 5.0 |
| 9210 | I just finished reading this, ( December 29th) and I have to say... READ IT!! Rie reminds me of early Ward with every turn of the page. While this is a M/M love story - its just THAT - one of the best love stories I've ever read. The world she's designed is creative, unique, intriguing and suspenseful! I'm an Utopian kinda girl, so wasn't sure I could "do" M/M dystopian future - but my heart was pulled straight into this story - and the story is fantastic! I haven't cried from reading a book in a long time - but I cried 2 or 3 times in this story, and its not pointless angst, just to rip your heart out, its LOVE - its fighting for everything you want despite impossible odds, its impossible love and what that journey would be like for those not willing to ever give up!Some of you read so much erotic romance - its starting to get a bit stale...you know what I mean, you're looking for something FRESH. Reading this M/M love story serves up a different flavor, different flare of romance, whats arousing and erotic to men - real men! Not trashy, or pornographic at all in my opinion. You will be so pleasantly surprised - and so hotly anxious to read more of her work! This is a serious attention grabbing debut book from a very talented, funny, beautiful, down to earth, southern girl. I look forward to so much more from RIE, and you should too! You won't be able to stop yourself from loving Commander Casper Cannon - "Hunky Big Man" or the beautiful free-spirited "Blondie" Nathaniel Rice. But as usual, all the really good ones are either Gay or Taken! Prepare to lose your heart to this story and its author. | 5.0 |
| 9211 | Aquanetta Gordon is generous to share with us all this inspiring story of her son, Ben. Ben was blind from the age of two, after his eyes had to be removed due to a rare cancer. His mother was determined that he would still have a good life, and Ben’s happy disposition made this job easier.Ben maintained amazing mobility through the use of echolocation. He made clicking sounds and was able to detect obstacles in his path. Ben also developed a great appreciation for music and a rich spiritual life. His brief life inspired many.This is a story of struggle and victory through faith in Jesus Christ. Ben has won his race and his story is an encouragement to others. Likewise, his mother’s journey will touch the hearts of parents of all children.I received a free review copy of Echoes of an Angel from Tyndale. | 4.0 |
| 9212 | Got to love GS ! . Born seriously has issuesanother banger , can't wait for part 3 !P.S don't be killing off my boys Ashton & Cal in the third book please lol | 5.0 |
| 9213 | This novel was an amazing experience. I couldn't reading it until I was finished. Great job Grant, well dove ok | 5.0 |
| 9214 | As a former Youth Pastor I found myself often reminding my students, both High School and College, that they needed to be careful what they posted on the Internet about themselves. Those crazy stunts you pulled or the stupid pictures of yourself getting a tidbit drunk or going crazy at a party may come back to haunt you.People don't think to look on the Internet much to find out what others are saying about them. They don't realize that their Facebook page can become a detriment to them when Employers or Graduate Schools start to look into the person applying to join them. Yes, don't think they don't look they do.So, is personal branding so abhorrent to you that you don't think about it. I felt that way. But I think anyone searching today for a job or looking to further their career needs to think about it.This is not about lying about yourself and putting a good face on things. It's about being honest and making sure that what is posted about you is good.Mark Cijo paints a good picture for you on how to market yourself, how to get your message out there, how to gain the accolades that you deserve.Don't let the concept turn you off. Take a look. | 4.0 |
| 9215 | Now i can't wait for this SEAL packed series to begin in earnest. The novella that kicks off the Justiss Alliance series has definitely caught and held my interest. It's jam packed with strong, sexy, Alpha Males, and the stories of how love comes into their lives just as their dedication and honor are in question. Put this one on your must read list!*I received my copy from NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 9216 | I thought it was well written and accomplished what was intended...give you insight into the character and where he came from. I will definitely be reading the next book. | 4.0 |
| 9217 | This was my first Italo Calvino. I really enjoyed his lyrical writing style, although this book was an introduction into so many different writing styles that it would be hard to define him from this tale. I enjoyed the suspense and the way he approached this work. Partway through I almost gave up because the story became too contrived and silly and I was frustrated. Ultimately though, I did truly enjoy reading this book and there were some turns of phrase and questions he posed that I just couldn't shake (in a good way). He helped me examine my own reading style and even way of living within a disjointed mass of stories writhing to be set free. | 4.0 |
| 9218 | So convenient to carry and learn to access specific books and passages.I can read the Word no matter where I am | 5.0 |
| 9219 | I am familar with Aspbergers...however I did NOT enjoy this book. I actually considered stopping the book several times, but I finished. I kept waiting for the book to improve. 😔 | 1.0 |
| 9220 | I love the plot, the characters and the romance. Another great author I'll be following. Can't wait to read the story of the brothers. | 5.0 |
| 9221 | This was a very good read. It was informative and gave a lot of insight about the event. I was only 15 yrs. old when this happened and i will never forget that awful weekend and what it did to our country. | 5.0 |
| 9222 | Soo I was posting all the teasers for this book and was just getting more and more hooked on it. I really didn't know what the book was about but it was looking forward to getting my hands on it. I was not disappointed when I was gifted a copy from Arden Aoide ( HUGE thanks to you lady I want MORE now!!) Every Girl dreams of her wedding and wants to look her best, not Shula she wanted to show everyone how much she didn't want this wedding. See arranged marriages would be hard for anyone but knowing that your mother killed herself to save you from this arranged marriage really makes you not want it. Shula goes the extreme to show it why should she care, she plans on killing herself. But then at the wedding something happens and it makes the arranged marriage more tolerable. I am sucked into this world, it had to beginning of love, resent, plotting and murder it in. I can't wait to see whats next and what it was Shula's mother knew. I just know there's a lot of this story that had to deal with what she knew and why she killed herself. I believe fans of Arden's fans will not be disappointed in A Consummation. But I believe this will bring her more fans, and I am very excited to see where this series will take her.I was very lucky to be gifted with a copy for this review. Thank you Arden, I adore your work. P.S. can I have to the next book now please???I know I have to wait but I'm sure I am not the only one when I say WAITING SUCKS. | 5.0 |
| 9223 | Sue Harrison has an excellent series of interesting and fasinating books. Enjoyed this series very much. Would recommend the series to other readers. | 5.0 |
| 9224 | I picked it at random. Have to say I couldn't put it down until I finished it just now. Excellent! | 5.0 |
| 9225 | Couldn't really decide what I thought of this book- all in all it wasn't bad, but nothing terribly memorable either. | 3.0 |
| 9226 | Horrible! It was like being trapped in trailer park hell! Story was depressing and disjointed. Story didn't end; it stopped. | 1.0 |
| 9227 | The quality of the books in this series is variable. I looked forward to this one primarily to find out where Annika's life was heading. This entry in the series struck me as being contrived. On example: a character is accused of a shooting murder, but apparently no one things to check her for gun shot residue, which might have provided very important evidence. Another "lack"' that troubled me was that the cops responsible for investigating each of two different crimes seemed not to be investigating at all, just choosing a convenient suspect (I know, that is probably true-to-life, but still...). As usual, Annika herself is sometimes annoying and never very likeable, and her husband Thomas is worse. Despite these limitations, I enjoyed the story enough to read the next one. | 3.0 |
| 9228 | was an excellent story line but a little to drawn out , was disappointed when the horse got killed but all in all very nice | 5.0 |
| 9229 | I love this book because it gives me an alternative treatment to common issues. I learned a lot. I downloaded this book because it looks more interesting than the other books like this. Read this book, get some tips, write it down and you will save money on medicines, while being nature-friendly. | 5.0 |
| 9230 | When you can share with other people the pictures of Sebastiao Salgado, you feel an endless happiness for what are the secrets of the life on our planet | 5.0 |
| 9231 | I have spent the last two years with The Mortal Instruments and as sad has I am to have finished it, all I can say is Cassandra Clare, you have done it again.I have fallen in love with each character and I do hope you carry on writing of Jace and Clary. For anyone who is looking for an extraordinary read I highly suggest you first read The Infernal Devices, the prequel to this amazing work of art. | 5.0 |
| 9232 | This fictionalized account of the actual 1843 wagon migration ( the first-ever) from Independence, MO to Oregon City, OR is both entertaining and enlightening! The characters, often actual emigrants, are represented as flawed and virtuous, hard-working and lazy as one would find in any mix of people.I would recommend this book to anyone who loves history or simply loves a good story well told! | 4.0 |
| 9233 | I've decided to add the merchant marine to the list of industries where I'd rather not work. Shipping stuff by sea has become incredibly cheap, and the quality of life on board container ships has suffered as their owners have looked to cut costs as much as possible.This is combined with the unethical but totally legal practice of choosing your own country of origin (with most companies choosing the ones with the least cost and/or oversight), which leaves the crew at the mercy of uncaring legal systems when they're stiffed by their employers.Turnaround times while in port have shortened to less than a day, meaning that shore leave is short when the crew gets any at all. Maersk (and other companies) forbids families (due to piracy), drinking (for obvious reasons), and plenty of other things that would make a seafaring life less monotonous.I knew most of this before reading the book, but I was happy to see it fleshed out.If I enjoyed the book, why'd I give it three stars? The content felt padded out. The journey itself could have been a long article. The piracy chapter was way too long, as were some of the other non-narrative portions of the book. It was worth my $2, but it would have benefited from substantial trimming. | 3.0 |
| 9234 | One of Francine Rivers best series books! | 5.0 |
| 9235 | I have really liked all of Emily Giffin's books. Her character development, writing style and themes have always been enjoyable and her books hard to put down. However, The One and Only is just awful. First, I understand that football is a character in the book but I feel she relies on it too much in lieu of developing her characters on a deeper level. I got bogged down by the endless amount of football statistics and discussion. The characters just didn't grab me and I found them difficult to relate with. Second, I was really hoping Shea wasn't going to develop a romantic relationship with the coach but it went there. If it weren't for the fact that they were like "family" and he was a father figure to her and messages of that nature were heavily emphasized early on, it would not have been bothersome. But the whole thing just felt very inscestual and VERY, VERY creepy. The main character has deep psychological issues regarding her relationships with men. I felt myself analyzing that throughout the book. It definitly is not a book I would suggest reading. Read a case study on the Electra complex instead. | 1.0 |
| 9236 | Everyllamathing Jill Shalvis is a MUST READ in my opinion and Then Came You is no exception! Loved this book! Her ability to make you laugh and root for the characters and the fact that she is a gifted story teller is the reason that if I hear she has something out it's MINE! Just disappointed that I have to wait til the spring of 2015 for the next installment | 5.0 |
| 9237 | Never had read anything from this author, but that will change!! I can't wait to read the next one. Which will be soon. If you like romance, suspense,a comedy then try this book. I really liked the supporting characters, why? Because they all had their own story. | 5.0 |
| 9238 | This book was absolutely beautiful. As soon as I have the money I am buying all of the books attached to this. I absolutely loved the setting and characters, I have a soft spot for celtic settings. I am Druidic Pagan, and this made me feel like my culture and beliefs were being honored. Thank you, I love this book and I believe I will love the series. | 5.0 |
| 9239 | No truth, no consequences. For some, there seems t o be an escape hatch for everything negative that points to them. Why? | 4.0 |
| 9240 | Good book. Loved the mystery that was in the story that came in about halfway through the book. Everyone needs a carpenter like that. | 5.0 |
| 9241 | I absolutely LOVED this book! It was so sweet and romantic. It also didn't hurt that Layton is one hot cowboy! I was glued to it from page one and can't wait to read Broken Dreams when it comes out in a couple of weeks. Fantastic!!! | 5.0 |
| 9242 | JE is consistent w her books. this one wasn't as funny as others but it was cute & witty as is to be expected. the drama hook was less dramatic than i was expecting i found the 1st half much funnier than the 2nd half. | 3.0 |
| 9243 | Right now I am wondering where this story leads. I'm not sure how the pieces I've been given fit together. I don't mind the ride and will read onto book two. I know I will have more questions after I'm through with it but hopefully ill start to beta better understanding of the Gunslinger. | 3.0 |
| 9244 | I enjoyed the story, the characters were so real and the story was captivating and an eye opener , seeing how the crest of the world live as.I can't wait to read the next book. | 4.0 |
| 9245 | Fun start to the Lexy series. The main character is a girly girl who's fun to read about. | 4.0 |
| 9246 | Crash Gordon and the Revelations from Big Sur certainly has a wide array of colorful characters if nothing else. I think every kind is hit here. Derek did a great job of mixing the many personalities into the story and they all have their own distinct voice. Not only that but the work in of some of life's conspiracies and a mix of explanations/theories, really propels the story from start to finish.The first person narrative was an interesting change of pace from most novels I've read of late. It does let the reader get a sense of the inner workings throughout but the perspectives shift at times such as in the prologue, which can get a bit confusing unless you are really paying attention. Also well I liked the little added cliff notes in parentheses , I'm not sure they were needed every time.The descriptors are surely top notch and not much is held back, so if you can get offended by language or images that will surely pop in your head, it may not be for you.But other than that it was clear there was a plan from the very beginning. You won't be left out in the cold with a lackluster ending, which so many books fail on. Crash Gordon and the Revelations from Big Sur provides a satisfying ending, that makes the trip there all the more enjoyable.With sex cults, alien abductions, and even a foul mouthed radio DJ, there is something here for everyone. The images throughout are also a nice touch. | 5.0 |
| 9247 | There is a society of warriors in this story to make the mighty Spartans of old second guess the idea of attacking. There is also a hint of for shadow concerning our world as we know it. Quick read, lots of action, enjoyable. | 4.0 |
| 9248 | Children are our most precious responsibility and yet as a stay at home mom, I was amazed how many people tried to pawn their children off on me every chance they got. I was considered a "good mom" and we had a "good family". We were white, middle class professional background and people never looked beyond what they saw. I came from a not so safe background and I always thought to myself, "How do these people know I'm not an axe murderer." This book deals with not only the kidnapping and theft by a con artist met through Facebook, but the falling apart of a marriage through hubris and failed expectations.Lately I seem to be reading a lot of stories that center around men who allow their vanities free will by entering into elaborate fantasy flirtations to outright affairs instead of being honest and trying to fix what is wrong with their relationships. Tommy is an English, Oxford educated computer programmer married to a naive well off Princess named Sylvia. She is four years older than Tommy who came from a lower class background. Tommy hits a mid-life crisis early and they decide to move to Wyoming and sell their New York apartment to raise their adopted daughter Grace in a better place. They do not visit the place in winter and they find they sunk all their money into a pit they can't sell. They need help from her father and their marriage starts to slide. Tommy starts flirting with a 20 year old wanna be actress/model. He constantly Facebooks her which is making his wife despair. Her Dad dies and Tommy is in LA for a job interview for a job that won't pay for a good life in LA. He has another lunch plus we don't actually know with the little user he is in fantasy with and is not able to be reached when his wife calls him. Her father has overdosed on his sleeping pills and she needs to leave to try to reach him before he dies. There is only one seat on one flight available to get her there. Ruth, her writer Facebook friend, is there to visit Sylvia and she and Tommy convince her to go. Tommy gets a ticket for talking and driving on a cell phone and misses his flight back and when he arrives a day later, Ruth has stolen his daughter and his wife's inheritance. She dyed her hair and took Grace and disappeared after she stole the money.Tommy had lied that he had a job in LA that would make a lot of money in a short time and coincidentally met the 20 year old shortly after landing. Tommy takes off to try to find Grace leaving Sylvia to talk to the FBI and post films of Grace on You Tube and using Lonely Planet to try to find Ruth in the wilds of Central America and South America. He once again shuts Sylvia out of the process making her feel useless. He finds Ruth in the Copacabana where she was staying with his wife's money recovering from plastic surgery. She steals his iPhone after feeling him up and gets out without paying leaving the iPhone and a cheery note for Sylvia.I am parsing the book at this point so I will see how it ends. It has moments of lyricism if you can work your way through the plot and the unbelievable characters. I love Grace, but I am having a hard time caring about anybody other that Jacqueline, the maid who helped bring Sylvia up and provides guidance and comfort.This book just does not work for me despite the good reviews that are not posted by verified buyers. The idea of having your child stolen is a frightening one that would have worked better if the main characters had not acted so stupidly. They need to grow up and the idea of living in an area with a small child where you do not know someone local well enough to leave your child with in an emergency is not a logical one. Anyone who left their child with someone they met over the internet is seriously damaged. A more believable plot device would have made the immaturity of the three main characters less glaring. | 3.0 |
| 9249 | I love reading fantasy/paranormal books. They are truly a guilty pleasure. I like that Elise is such a strong character despite all the things she has to put up with. I must admit I'd like to smack James up side the head for his density regarding dealing with Elise....... he just doesn't seem to get how to make it all right. Oh well..... Elise soldiers on anyways. Definitely read this series from the beginning...... in fact, read the whole Descent Series first. I've spent a couple of weeks enjoying this new world and am really looking forward to the next installment. | 5.0 |
| 9250 | My mom read this book as a child. It was her favorite; she mentioned it all my life. I got it to share with her and wanted to read it myself. It's a delightful book. It is of course very old fashioned, but there are lots of life lessons here and a wonderful portrait of World War II lives of some amazing women. We always hear about the military men but this is about civilian women and children in Europe and their heroic behaviors and tragedies. | 4.0 |
| 9251 | I truly enjoyed this beautiful book written about HSH Grace Grimaldi. No one has ever given us such an insight into the pain she suffered at the hands of her parents.....being cold and totally unsupportative of her. She did so much in her short career and is often overlooked as an Academy Award winning actress. I totally enjoyed this book by Donald Spoto and learned all of Princess Grace's contributions not only in her pictures, but in her life as the Princess of Monaco. As a little girl, I loved her movies and found this book to be utterly informative, well-written and charming. | 5.0 |
| 9252 | Erika Ashby has outdone herself with this book. I have read all her previous works, but this one is by far her best.I was blown away by the story and the myriad of emotions that it evokes. One piece of advice though, DO NOT READ WHILE AT WORK!!! There is a slight chance that people might look at you funny when they see you crying your eyes out ;-)I fell in love with this wonderful trio; Lynsie and Lincoln, the perfect married couple, and Dax, their best friend, whom they can always count on. When tragedy strikes and Lynsie finds her world in shambles, Dax steps in to help her pick up the pieces. It is so heartbreaking to live through the pain right along with her, but also very heartwarming to see her growth and healing. The relationship that blossoms from this tragedy is so amazing and you get to experience the confusion and butterflies that the characters are feeling.The story is so well written and the character development goes at just the perfect pace.To say that I loved this story and these characters is an understatement.Broken Wings is a book that should be in everyone's hands. | 5.0 |
| 9253 | If your looking for a good romance novel this is it! A beautiful love with twist! I could not put it down! | 5.0 |
| 9254 | The title was the first thing to draw me in. With a cute title I was expecting a cutesy romance, and while I got what I was expecting; I never imagined that I would be in tears from the very first page!!We start with Caleb saying his final goodbye to his wife, and I just knew that I wouldn't be able to walk away from this book!Abby is a kindergarten teacher and Caleb's little girl Madison is in her class, so they meet right off the bat. Mind you it has been four years since the wife's passing. Things are weird between them at first because they are both trying to fight their attraction to the other, while friends and family are scheming to hook them up!All the characters were well written and I found myself rooting for Abby, Caleb and sweet little Madison from the get go. I love that this story wasn't focused on the two main characters trying to get into each others pants, but the tension and love that was between them.The ending was very emotional for me, and I LOVED every minute of it. | 5.0 |
| 9255 | There is everything in here. There is love, forbidden love, insecurities, murder then there is bondmate. Really good story here. I love love love it | 5.0 |
| 9256 | this was one of the most interesting books I have read. it keeps you in suspense throughout the entire book it is amazing how much these men accomplished while on the island I loved the book, and couldn't, put it down I would recommend this book to all adventure readers. | 5.0 |
| 9257 | I recommend it - easy read and entertaining and well worth reading. I loved this bookThe characters were believable and the storyline was good | 4.0 |
| 9258 | If you are interested at all in Hawaiian culture or government, you must read this book! Very long and a bit confusing, but luckily there are 2 glossaries: One of each character; One for each commonly used Hawaiian word. If you have ever visited the islands, it's good to know the history behind it. Excellent price, too! I'm enjoying every page of this fantastic book! | 5.0 |
| 9259 | Thank you so much for writing this book!! I have believed for years that I have ADD, but not diagnosed. It runs in my family. While reading this great book, I could identify most of the symptoms. I made notes throughout reading this book and have made several lists so I can implement this plan for me. I am very anxious to begin. SRrick5shar | 5.0 |
| 9260 | This story is set in a future time line. It took a little to get into it. I was captivated to see how it would end. I still don't know exactly who was responsible and what the outcome was. | 3.0 |
| 9261 | Cowboy Town begins when Eden finds out something about her boyfriend Matt. This sends her running away where she finds her self in the Cowboy Town. Here she gets a new job as a bar tender and meets Jackson Henley. She thinks the worst of this man, but soon realizes maybe she was wrong. And Jackson works really hard to prove her wrong, and he won't give up on her either. These two start to heat up pretty quickly and enjoy a beautiful relationship.I really liked this book. I thought it was really good. The writing was good, and the plot just sucks you in from the start! Then you enjoy an awesome ride of a woman finding out things about herself as well as finding a new man. However the book did seem somewhat short I still enjoyed it. And now I look forward to reading more in this series. It just needed a little bit more action in my opinion and it would have been better than good! I really loved all of the characters, and it was also awesome to have one of the main characters a twin!(Especially if he's a hot guy) So now I'm off to read the next book. And I highly recommend this book if you like easy reads that have lots of drama and hot guys!More reviews at Shooting Stars Reviews, [...] | 4.0 |
| 9262 | I had been waiting quite some time for Rome & Cora's story and it was worth it! Rome was a perfect brooding, flawed, protective alpha male matched with Cora's tough-talking, take no nonsense attitude. I loved watching their relationship develop, falter, & succeed. | 5.0 |
| 9263 | really good book it could have been excellent and I only say that because I didn't want it to end. | 4.0 |
| 9264 | This was a very interesting story and liked that the story was loosely based on historical facts. Loved the family and how they faced their new life. | 5.0 |
| 9265 | This is not a perfect book, but it flows into the world of Kate Daniels so well and has a couple twists I didn't see coming. I am a little torn over the obligatory fight Kate and Curran have near the end of the book (well, the frustrated falling-out that they have through the second half of the book that culminates in a real I'm-leaving-you-the-hell-you-are kind of fight). On the one hand, do they have to have essentially the same misunderstanding/doubting our love-fest every book? On the other, Curran did act like a patronizing ass. I think Kate let him off too easy for that, however, given that he does sort of redeem himself and they do work so well together, I guess I can make do.The best part of this book was all the character development going on. No one does characters like Ilona Andrews; even her secondary characters are all well fleshed out and fascinating in their strengths and weaknesses. Doolittle's ferocity and fear, for example, was great to see. The little side drama of Aunt B, Andrea, and Raphael was heartbreaking and completely understandable. Even the obnoxious pregnant woman who could so easily have been nothing more than a plot device ended up being kind of a cool character. | 5.0 |
| 9266 | Love this book. Cannot wait for the next one. Heroine is strong and know what she wants. My kind of hero | 5.0 |
| 9267 | I really enjoyed this book, Has the usual, the good, the bad and the dead! Can't wait to read the next one! Keep 'em coming Tracey! | 5.0 |
| 9268 | I really love the author have several of her books. This is one of my favorites, can't wait for more | 5.0 |
| 9269 | Harriet Burden, the protagonist of this novel, frustrated by the inability of a female artist to gain the exposure or respect accorded to men, collaborates in turn with three male artists willing to exhibit her work as theirs. Although there are common themes in all three exhibits, their styles are radically different, changing with each mask that Burden puts on. I found this interesting, since the three books by Siri Hustvedt that I have read (WHAT I LOVED,THE SUMMER WITHOUT MEN, and this), while also sharing similar themes, are so different in texture and approach as to present quite different facets of their author. WHAT I LOVED inhabits the art world as brilliantly as this new book does, but it is full of characters that you care about as human beings, and is built around a linear story that keeps you reading. THE SUMMER WITHOUT MEN, the weakest of these three books, is basically a justified feminist lament centered around a character who is difficult to like, and told more or less in scrapbook form, though with flashes of real brilliance.And this one? First of all, it is as tightly engineered intellectually as a BMW. Although it continues some of the scrapbook approach of SUMMER, being a collection of statements, cuttings, and journal entries illuminating the last decade of Burden's career, it has none of the random feel of its predecessor. The "Editor's Introduction" immediately introduces an atmosphere of scholarly rigor, footnoted with references to writers, artists, and thinkers who, whether famous or obscure, all seem to be real. Harriet Burden's range of knowledge (and therefore by rather too obvious implication that of her creator) is phenomenal. A very small selection of the names referenced in her book might include: Margaret Cavendish, Edmund Husserl, Sren Kierkegaard, Tertullian, and Aby Warburg. These are just some of the names I happen to recognize, but the list of those I don't is inexhaustible: Gallese, Gassendi, Manturana, Metzinger, Varela, Zahavi.... Every reference that I followed up turns out to be the genuine article, so I assume they all are, but I do get the feeling that part of Hustvedt's reason for writing is to display everything she knows, and wow it's a lot! I was blown away... but not drawn in.About art, Hustvedt writes well, as she always has. It is interesting that when artists are mentioned in modern fiction, they are almost always conceptual artists or the makers of installations -- probably because such art is much easier to convey in words. The last major novels I recall whose protagonists are actual painters areMY NAME IS ASHER LEVby Chaim Potok andTHE UNDERPAINTERby Jane Urquhart. But inA MAP OF GLASS, Urquhart turned to sculptors and environmental artists. Bill Wechsler, the leading artist in Hustvedt's WHAT I LOVED (also referenced here) begins as a painter, but turns to constructions. And both artists in Claire Messud's recentTHE WOMAN UPSTAIRS-- a novel with remarkable similarities to this one, and I think the more successful of the two -- are engaged in making environments that develop feminist themes.As does Harriet Burden: everything ranging from doll-houses through soft sculptures to room-filling labyrinths. Her first "mask" collaboration is a piece called "The History of Western Art," in which a huge sculpture based on a Titian nude is pasted all over with witty references to women over the past 600 years of art. Her second, "Suffocation Rooms," is a series of kitchens where the furniture gradually gets larger and the temperature hotter. Her third, "Beneath," a collaboration with a neo-Warhol media star known only as Rune, is an oblique response to 9/11, in which the viewer penetrates a maze of distorted passages pierced with windows and peepholes giving onto disturbing sights. If there is a conventional plot in the novel at all, it is the mystery of why the collaboration with Rune went so very wrong, and possibly contributed to the death of both artists. [All the above, incidentally, are facts that we learn from the introduction.]When I started this review, I was sure I was going to give the book a five-star rating, if only for its intellectual density and the fascination of its multi-voiced approach. But as I write, I realize that while these things can intrigue or amuse me, they do not make me care about the people. I miss the plot of WHAT I LOVED, and Oh how I miss the characters! After reading 360 pages by and about Harriet Burden, I still don't feel I know her. I sympathize with her plight, yes -- most of what Hustvedt says about women's issues is spot on -- but that is very different from caring about her as a person. And while there is much of interest in the story of the failings of Harriet's parents and her late husband (a wealthy art dealer), or perhaps her own as a mother, there is simply too much there -- together with musings on sexuality and a dozen other topics. I just feel that on the emotional and thematic planes Hustvedt is trying to repeat what she does in the intellectual sphere -- cramming in a lot of everything, but leaving little for the reader to embrace. So those five stars for effort must alas be rounded down. | 4.0 |
| 9270 | Love his books anyway but I couldn't put this one down. Looking forward to the next Myron Bolitar book though. | 4.0 |
| 9271 | Very good reading. She put across what the characters were feeling and you felt like you knew each one very well. I enjoyed it even for the short read it was. Will certainly look for more books by Stacey! | 5.0 |
| 9272 | Osho can be a revealing author if you allow him to dwindle in your mind. I finished this book several weeks ago, and it still has an effect on me. It is of my opinion if more people understood how to love not only themselves, but understand what fear can do to you and the boundaries it creates, then we as a society could learn to love deeply. Love through freedom, not control. | 5.0 |
| 9273 | this series was hot for sure, I loved the connection with Alayna and Hudson. I liked the fact that the story showed that even though things can seem perfect on the outside but, when you get to know someone things aren't always what they seem. there were many parts that I was taken by surprise and other parts I was pulling for things to be right. I don't want to ruin the books for anyone so, with that said, I say a definite read...definitely worth it. | 5.0 |
| 9274 | Wonderful book of several by wonderful author! | 5.0 |
| 9275 | Paranormal is not usually my thing, so I was pleasantly surprised by how wrapped up in this book I became. I was intrigued by Addie (and loved how she came by that name) and the mystery surrounding what happened to her and to the Alchemica Academy. Addie was a strong and confident character while still suffering from amnesia over the events of that night when the Academy blew up. A few of the character interactions were a little off, and I was confused by what some of the magical characters were all about (but I attribute that to my own lack of paranormal reading experience), but overall I found the story engaging enough to keep me up waaay past my bedtime. And now I've already purchased book two and am looking forward to reading it.An interesting storyline and characters and the fact that it spurred me on enough to purchase book two give four stars to this novel. | 4.0 |
| 9276 | its free free free fee download it if you love books with disabled characters. she meets him earlier in life he becomes her boss great one to read | 5.0 |
| 9277 | Very different premise as they follow the story line of the lady and the possible impacts of dark magic threatening the world. | 4.0 |
| 9278 | Guy Kawasaki tells it like it is. Great book for those who want to, or might want to self publish. I wasn't really thinking about self publishing but Guy book has got me thinking. Good book. | 5.0 |
| 9279 | This is a must read! It will help you to grow in your faith and relationships with others. Highly recommend! | 5.0 |
| 9280 | Wow! You ever believed in love at first sight? If not, after reading this book you will. Sometimes you judge a person from appearance and what you see is far from what you get. Take this journey as two people fall in love. | 5.0 |
| 9281 | In the strain of Isaac Azimov, the author weaves a fine tale expanding over a time period lasting over 1000 years. The main focus is on the tale rather than the technology, which I normally don't enjoy as much. I typically enjoy the stories that get me excited about the technological possibilities and the social and moral implications of it, but this story was so well written that I easily overlooked that and ate this book up. I recommend this to lovers of the social SF genre. Well done! | 4.0 |
| 9282 | Could not put this book down. Lots of steamy sex, lots of angst. Although I felt sorry for the woman, Cathy, I also wanted to hate her. When a woman has everything most of us just dream about, why would you jeopardize that for an affair with a younger playboy? | 5.0 |
| 9283 | If you are a current fan of Miss Julia you must already be aware of the fact that you cannot be disappointed in Ann B. Ross's adventures of Miss Julia! I have recommended her books to many friends and everyone that has read about Miss Julia becomes addicted. Once again, "Miss Julia's Gift" brings dear Miss Julia and all the characters in her book to life by a very gifted writer, Ann B. Ross. You will not be disappointed, other than the same feeling each time you read a "Miss Julia" book, the ending comes much to soon! Gem Conti | 5.0 |
| 9284 | Full review at ontopdownunderbookreviews.comThis book is not a gay romance. It is a powerful piece of LGBT fiction that happens to have a gay man as the narrator, and that gay man happens to have a partner. But the book is about so much more. The Shattered Door is about being beaten down psychologically, trying to be a good person, trying to believe in yourself, despite adversity, and maintain a relationship with God. It is about creating another family and not allowing someone who the MC was taught to love honour and obey from birth, no matter what, to have so much power. Our parents are deified by us, by the Ten Commandments, and by society. It is hard to break the need, the instruction to be a good child worthy of love, no matter our age, when it is impossible to do that with the parent(s) you have been given. That process is a complex one and Brandon Witt nailed it. It is also very much about religion and being a gay man trying to find himself, maintain his faith, when many have told him that it is a sin and an abomination. Others have linked being gay to being a paedophile. That he will 'go to Hell' has been preached at him for years, on top of a mother who backs it up in her own toxic way.If you are open to good writing, some parts that make you want to unleash your anger, that make you (want to) cry, that make you think, and make you glad that you did not grow up with Rose Morrison as your mother. If you want to read a book that brands you, then read the wonderful, painful, hopeful and heartfelt The Shattered Door.“You’ll be fine. Assuming the church don’t catch fire or nothin’ when you walk in with your blaze of gayness, that is.”“Maudra! Shhh!” That was all I needed. There was no possible way that everyone didn’t already know about me being gay. | 5.0 |
| 9285 | quickly pulls you into story of difficult physical and emotional recovery. provides enough historical and geographical detail to make it enjoyable | 5.0 |
| 9286 | This book is fantastic except for the sample of pure gold. It really shouldn't be handled by an excited 12 year old on his birthday. The gold leaf is so thin that it falls apart and clings to everything. My son had it stuck to his hands and on his clothes. I got most of it off with a big piece of clear packing tape, which I folded up and put back in the book. Kind of a bummer. We then noticed tiny print next to the envelope of gold leaf that says "should be handled with care". | 4.0 |
| 9287 | Was good book but of course the story is very depressing. But my hat goes of to this girl and her siblings for becoming what she is ,despite all obstacles. enjoyed it. | 4.0 |
| 9288 | Once more John O'brien delivers. The best one yet my wife's book club loved the first book so much they are doing the rest if the series. | 5.0 |
| 9289 | It was a really heart warming story! Love, heartache, laughing, crying... Everything you want in a book:) it is definitely worth it | 5.0 |
| 9290 | This was a very good story ~ That a man not looking for love finds it in places that he wouldn't believe. It is sad that there are narrow minded people . This story had it all. | 5.0 |
| 9291 | Definitely unusual...we follow the multifaceted main character's on me thought and actions through the peaks and valleys of life as we know it and beyond into a Dali world. Reminds me of the writings of Kurt Vonnegut and T. Corahesian Boyle. I enjoyed this read. | 5.0 |
| 9292 | A touching, beautifully written memoir of a daughter recounting her life with a very unusual father. This is a superb book; one of the most interesting and fascinating reading experiences I have ever encountered. | 5.0 |
| 9293 | Layla Wolfe is an amazing author who knows how to write a book! Stay Vertical is book two in The Bare Bones MC Series. If you loved Ford Illuminati then you are going to love his half-brother Lytton Driving Hawk.Without looking back, June Shellmund joined the Peace Corps after graduating college. Lytton Driving Hawk grew up on an Indian Reservation and graduated with a PhD. He finds out by chance who is real father is and sets out to find him only to find out he is dead and meets his brother. Fate has now bought June and Lytton together.Faux Paus, a member of the MC says " I see a lot of Ford in Lytton. They are both intense, powerful, mentally sharp men. It's a though if they focus the power of their mind into one sharp beam, it could cut like a knife. I see similarities that they probably don't even see because they're too close to it. I knew they were brothers before the DNA results even came back. They may have grown up separately, but their hearts are one, together. See how they chose two beautiful sisters." That said it all describing these two alpha men!!!! For me, it describes the book!Sister June and Madison Shellmund are able to come circle and reconnect through their mothers death and falling in love with brothers. Lytton and Ford are able to start to build a friendship as brothers. Lytton, now finding a brother in Ford by blood, but also as brothers, as now Lytton is now a Prospect in the Bare Bones MC. The side story of the medical marijuana was extremely interesting as well!Layla, what an awesome read!! I hope you plan on continuing this series. I received this as an advanced copy for an honest review.. | 5.0 |
| 9294 | This is the first time I have read a series where the characters felt like family. When the series was over, I felt like as though I had lost contact with family and cried. The series ended perfectly with any question one may have had, was answered. Each and every book was very interesting and made you look forward to the next one. It is the first time that I did not skip pages because I was bored or because it was just not interesting. Awesome storied | 5.0 |
| 9295 | Although the horrors of the Holocaust will never be diminished this retelling of the story has no twists or new information. It seems to be just a ploy for a new novel by an accomplished writer. | 3.0 |
| 9296 | Really enjoyed the book....my daughter (12 years old) read it first and told me I should read it. So glad I did....I enjoyed it so much I read all three books during Christmas weekend. The book was very hard to put down. | 5.0 |
| 9297 | I enjoy murder mysteries and this was tantalizing and a quick read . The main character was likeable and the end very interesting . I thought the beginning was a little confusing but was explained well eventually. This is a good book for all. If you enjoy a good mystery you will like this. | 4.0 |
| 9298 | About the best in this field, certainly well written and challenges the reader to think. I would love the author to write a sequel. | 5.0 |
| 9299 | I've been hooked on Clancy novels for years. A couple years ago I found Taylor and his character Pike Logan - I think I was lucky to find Taylor. With Mr Clancy gone, someone has to carry on the torch. | 4.0 |
| 9300 | but gives better understanding. So, with the two, you get a good picture of how important it is to understanding how the horse's body works. Now, if only people would understand that horses are NOT human and don't learn like humans do. I hear again and again folks attributing human traits to horses, such as envy, hate, scheming mischief, etc. Such gross misinterpretations don't help in the training/riding arena! | 4.0 |
| 9301 | The Last Bride by Beverly Lewis follows Tessie Miller, an Amish girl who is the last of her parent's five daughters to marry. She has her heart set on who she wants to marry, but her father is not in favor of her choice. Not knowing the real reason her father does not want her to marry Marcus King, Tessie and Marcus elope in the English world. The unimaginable happens to Tessie and she learns the real reason her father did not want her to marry Marcus.I have not read one of Beverly Lewis's books in a while, so I was excited to read The Last Bride. I found the plot of this book to be interesting and different from the number of other Amish Fiction titles I have read. This was what sold me on reading this book. Beyond that, I was not transported into the story like I wish I was. There were only a few times when I felt the connection with the characters and I could picture the scenes in this book.Overall, I felt like I was at my house reading a book, not in Hickory Hollow with these characters. I found this book to be an interesting read because of the plot, but due to my lack of connection and transportation into the story, I did not get the satisfaction out of this story like I had hoped.I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions are my own. | 4.0 |
| 9302 | Quick hot read, super sexy but limited story. This is one of those quickie books that is all about the sex. I am sure this is somebodies fantasy, not so much mine. Still the smexy stuff is hautt!!! Might need to consider my own closet encounter!I listened to the audiobook narrated by Courtney Jones. She has a great pace and tone throughout the read. Personally, I think a male narrator would have been better. It just never reached quite the intensity the words called for. While she is fantastic on the book I need a sexy male voice to really make it hot.Disclosure - I received a copy in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings are my own. | 3.0 |
| 9303 | What an awesome book!! I really love this series. This book is about Logan and Clare's wedding. I had ugly tears running down my face as I read this book. But, they were happy tears. This is a happy book. If you have read the other books in this series then you know the difficulties that Logan and Clare faced and are facing as they get married. My heart was so happy for them. With J. L. Berg's writing style, I felt as if I were part of the wedding party. Plus, at the end of this book we get a peak at Declan and Leah's baby being born. This is just a short story and you can finish quickly. It is so worth the read. Dual point of views. Can't wait for the next book that comes out later this year. J. L. Berg is an amazing writer. | 5.0 |
| 9304 | Funny book chock full of rational thinking. I became an atheist as a result of religious study. Carl Satan's Demon Haunted World sealed the deal. Cameron voiced my continuous frustration that atheist lack morals when the contrary is true. I wish the book was longer. | 5.0 |
| 9305 | Great characters and the plot was wonderful. I will read more by this author. I love the "everyone fantasy world real life drama" Thank you for another great book. | 5.0 |
| 9306 | Six Suspects clearly shows the ability of the author in writing powerful scenes. But the structure of the book got in its way. It took almost four hundred pages to weave back to the point of the book and in the meantime it was a little confusing to remember the individual characters and how each of them fit into the whole. There were a little too many cliches for my liking and I was quite disappointed when my favorite character was murdered at the end ruining any hope that the one with the most integrity would triumph. I had to push my way through the last 75 pages -- get on with it already. This is not a defeat for the writer because each section was well-written except for some cliches that distracted me, but the problem with this book is the connection to its conclusion. So the writer's ability kept me reading but the story itself was sometimes a push. I'd still encourage people to read Six Suspects and decide for themselves.Jan Marquart Author and CEO and Founder of About the Author Network | 3.0 |
| 9307 | I was really excited for this book to come out but after reading it I have to say I was a little more then disappointed. I was looking forward to Trent's story because he is one of my favorite characters in the series. However, this whole book seemed like it was pulled together all too quickly. It didn't really flow, Cami's brothers were super aggressive and then it was like they dropped off the face of the earth. Her family issues were NEVER resolved. The ending was insanely rushed and all in all really not well written out. First of all, why in the world would TJ date Cami knowing Trenton loved her forever? Then when it finally came out who TJ was it was like nothing ever happened, BAM! everyone was happy and moved on. It honestly makes no sense. The only reason it got 3 stars was because of the short glimpses we got of Abby and Travis. I really hope Thomas's story isn't like this one :/ I really loved the BD series. | 3.0 |
| 9308 | I thought the idea of journaling ones trip on a Greyhound bus was really good. I have been told my love of the bus system is pure nostalgia but I say its economics! Books like these will help get Greyhound back where it should be. A way to see America! | 5.0 |
| 9309 | I enjoyed reading this book, but got bogged way down in the details! This guide needs to have pictures of the architectural and other features described in this journey, so that those of us who are unfamiliar with the terms may understand it. I did what I could with it, but eventually gave up. | 3.0 |
| 9310 | Wow. This book is just amazing. I dint want to stop reading. It hooked me from the beginning. Being a native of Austin, I was excited to see that's where the Hangman's mother chapter is from. I loved reading the streets and areas in the book!I seriously LOVED Styx. I loved that he got his wolf eyes back after so long. Mea is awesome. She's one of my favorite heroines I've read! Their story is beautiful. I look forward to reading more of this MC. Especially with how it ended! | 5.0 |
| 9311 | the first one was okay but - this smacks of black helicopters and men in black .It would be nice if the story ended logically - a cliff hanger is one thing but some of these make me want to push them off the cliff | 3.0 |
| 9312 | Loved this book - didn't want to put it down! It grabbed all my emotions, happy, sad, mad and nervous - I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. Definitely would recommend. It is a quick read. Immediately brought Katie 's other book. Hope it is as good as this one!! | 5.0 |
| 9313 | Max and her “flock” are no normal group of kids. Far from it. They’ve been chased by various evil geniuses their whole lives, escaped from high security prisons, regained some sense of their identities and even found a place they could call home. If only those chasing them would stop, allowing them a well-deserved breather from continual pursuit.These aren’t just normal kids, though. These kids are what you’d call special. And I’m not talking about special in an oh-they-are-so-cute-and-adorable-and-well-behaved kind of way. This is a different kind of special. A superhero kind of special. Like having wings, and super sharp vision, gills for underwater excursions, and being able to disappear right in front of people, as well as having the ability to go all Jedi mind-tricky and manipulate any living being’s thoughts. And not to mention their extraordinary um…shall we say…fragrance. Not exactly abilities you’d expect for a normal, run-of-the-mill teenager. (Well, except for the extraordinary fragrance part.)And did I mention there’s also a talking, flying dog tagging along with the flock? Oh yeah—there’s one.Most people have normal days. They wake up, go to work or school, come home, relax, before heading off to bed so they can do it all again the next day. Not Max.Max’s normal day is like the nightmare of all nightmare days. A day of dread, filled with getting attacked by evil flesh-covered robot ninjas looking to go all martial artsy on your noggin, avoiding becoming a hot lunch for a monstrous sea creature, being kidnapped and threatened, chasing bad guys across an ocean to save a loved one, and trying to hold your family together, while remaining bullet hole free. It’s a tough gig. Try having that be your normal day.James Patterson does a stellar job of furthering the story of Max and her flock in the latest installment of the Maximum Ride series, Max. The novel delves deeper into each character’s background and personality, as well as into their awesome superpowers! Each character is expanded upon in the book, making the story even more addicting and engaging. The true highlight, though, is how Patterson finally throws Max headfirst into a romantic relationship, filled with oodles of delicious teenage bird-kid awkwardness. He does an incredible job of making Max and her efforts for love relatable to the reader. It’s great to finally see her have something all her own in her life. Something personal.Not only is the character development exemplary, but as always in a Maximum Ride novel, the action was non-stop, in-your-face, wow-I-haven’t-had-time-to-catch-my-breath intense. Written for a teens and tweens audience (but enjoyable for ANY age), the plot line is fast-paced, edge of your seat entertainment. The story never drags, never slows, rabbit-ing along to its stunning conclusion. Patterson writes the story from Max’s point-of-view, offering a fresh perspective, which lends itself to some very amusing one-liners that are interspersed perfectly between intense, nail-biting moments. It’s comic relief—Max style. And it’s awesome. There’s no way someone couldn’t fall in love with Max and her “flock.”Once again James Patterson has created an entertaining, lightning-fast paced story that I just could’t get enough of. Like literary apple pie. With two scoops of vanilla ice cream on top. The only disappointment in the whole book: that there wasn’t even more to read! Max as well as the rest of the Maximum Ride series is wonderful for almost any age group and always rises to the occasion, each new installment seemingly better than the previous book. Once again Max rocks! | 5.0 |
| 9314 | I loved this book and have been pestering the author, Brooke Harris, to type faster to get the next book out. The story is about the sexual awakening of a woman and the secrecy of someone she is "involved" with. It is an incredibly unique story and I love it. I didn't see a lot of what happened coming and was surprised. It was such a good story that had me hooked and eagerly awaiting the next release. I highly recommend the book! | 5.0 |
| 9315 | Anna can't keep her mind off Cole. Or her hands, in her dreams. How can she not see she totally wants him and he wants her too? Guess they will figure it out eventually!Another awesome book by HM WARD!! | 5.0 |
| 9316 | Small town festivals are fun. Or they are until a dead body is discovered and then it disappears. Plan Bee was well written and I really enjoyed reading it. I can't wait to read Hannah Reed's other books! | 5.0 |
| 9317 | I enjoyed this book. This is the third book in the Red Team series. They are all pretty similar with their own differences. I loved all three and can't wait till I read the next one. I would recommend this book, but would read the first book before the others. Each book continues with the next, like the movie 24. Each book continues as if no time passed. I would recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 9318 | Very emotional and educational. I can remember those five days as I watched them on TV . I was a freshman in high school, and I remember those five days more than anything else in my high school years. | 4.0 |
| 9319 | This is the manual of how to decipher one man from another.I've always made the mistake of thinking everyone was like me.And this has led me to some disappointment and heartache in life.Well no more - this book completely hands you the road map tounderstanding others and their path and what they are really saying.I wish I would have learned this in school it's invaluable. | 5.0 |
| 9320 | A great first person view of what it was like to be the greatest sniper in American history. Chris kyle will never be forgotten | 5.0 |
| 9321 | It took me a while but I eventually found that I liked this book. My wife thought it was a weird story and couldn't get past the training regimen that occurred throughout the story with Ender and the other kids. I thought the ages of the kids was hard to get past until you started to see them as genius-level soldiers and especially with Ender, a level of maturity not usually seen in adults. I was reminded of the training programs that the female gymnasts go through to prepare for the Olympics. Most of them are young teens with exceptional athletic talents. When you see how merciless the coaches are and how dedicated the athletes become you get a sense of what Ender faces. Except that it's the survival of the human race that is at stake here not just a gold medal. It was interesting to see how this story played out. Since the reader had a little more information than Ender, you could anticipate some of the things that were going to happen to him throughout his training, at least until the end. The climax of the story actually seemed kind of stale because Ender didn't seem to care by then what happens. I know that this was only intended to be a 1st of four books, so you couldn't have a big ending because the story must go on. I think that anyone who has had to go through intensive training for the military or for athletics can relate to this story. It isn't exactly suspenseful or vividly descriptive science fiction but the story builds and the characters grow. I liked it enough to decide to read the sequels so I would recommend this book too. | 4.0 |
| 9322 | I really enjoyed my first, but not my last book from Pamela M. Kelley. I am now a huge fan. | 5.0 |
| 9323 | Best Western that I have read in a long time. If you like the old fashioned revenge kind of Western this book covers all the bases | 5.0 |
| 9324 | This is possibly my favorite book. Great story telling. Fantastic message. It inspired a lot of introspection. I'll probably read this again in a couple weeks, and several more times in the coming years. I'd recommend it for anyone. | 5.0 |
| 9325 | SUMMER'S BOOK BLOG*ARC kindly provided by to me by the author for an honest review*This book will have you hooked and draw you in pretty fast, with some emotional and humorous parts, it is the perfect book.It is a story about two people Amber and Craig. Both normal but where one is wealthy with secrets the other is heartbroken and looking for a fresh start. Sound intriguing? Well it sure is.Amber is a beautiful woman trying to get over a broken heart caused by a previous relationship and has not yet learned the real reason behind it. Living on her own in a brand new home she is looking forward to starting a new life and rebuilding herself. Still struggling with the fact that she is alone, she is coping the best she can. Looking for love is the last thing on her to do list, but sometimes life has other plans for us doesn't it?Craig is your typical gorgeous guy with the added bonus of being wealthy and delicious. A man hiding his own secrets and demons. He is athletic and charming. This man will have you swooning ladies!They first meet each other while Amber is out on the town with her friends and a chain of events is set in motion that will change the course of their lives forever.Amber and Craig embark on the road to happiness together, passion and sexual tension providing the added bonus of hot to this emotional yet humorous tale.With ups and downs, twists and turns, secrets revealed, questions answered, love lost and found, this book will enthrall you.When things seem bleak and somber, sometimes all you need is to look towards the SILVER LINING. It may just restore your faith in humanity and love.Seeing Amber at the beginning of her “transformation” and following her journey was a treat. The road going from a guarded insecure young lady with few friends because of a jealous and possessive ex-boyfriend to the vibrant and secure outgoing woman she begins to become will have you cheering, crying, laughing and yelling WAY TO GO !Will Amber achieve her fresh start and find love again at the end?Will secrets tear apart a couple headed for true bliss?Will they both find that silver lining?Read this amazing tale about love, second chances, passion, jealousy, humor and forgiveness, along with funny and endearing secondary characters to find out. | 5.0 |
| 9326 | I can not tell you any of the other titles that Mr. Sparks wrote right now. That will change for me soon. I loved this book. I borrowed it from my local library on the recommendation of the librarian. I was hooked instantly and bought it for my Kindle as soon as I finished it. Amazing book. I loved it. If you want a feel good read that celebrates life, lifelong love and true passion for living this is the book for you. Well done Mr. Sparks. | 5.0 |
| 9327 | I have read other book of his and as usual the keep you at full throlded all the to the end . Great book Joe and keep them coming. | 4.0 |
| 9328 | I was very impressed with the book. Since I know practically nothing about computer technology a lot of this book was lost on me. It was a bit of a learning experience in cyberspace. The characters were portrayed in a very good story that moved at a steady pace. | 4.0 |
| 9329 | This is by far the best book I have read on creative soul writing. Thank you Ms Conner! It has changed my life. | 5.0 |
| 9330 | There’s nothing that keeps the pages turning like a serial killer and this novel certainly gets off to a cracking start. Add to that action, vampires, a feisty archeologist female protagonist (different!) and you’ve got me hooked. I really enjoyed the book and the thing that stuck in my mind most was the dogged focus of Reese, the cop, in his quest to get his man. This drives much of the plot and leads him into scrapes, adventure, romance and ultimately real danger. He will not give up, he is unstoppable and while at times has you’re tearing your hair out, you also want him to get the bad guys! It’s a major obsession and he’s not the only one with such an obsession in this book. Certainly kept me hooked to the end. | 4.0 |
| 9331 | Another thriller--seems each one is the best, but this one is really intriguing!! Can't put it down...even when you're too sleepy to read!! Great story--great ending! | 5.0 |
| 9332 | Review for The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley ColeThe Warlord Wants Forever was my first taste of Kresley Cole’s writing style and I have to say it was pretty awesome. I was fairly disappointed when I got to the end of this novella. I am not judging it based on the length - more expressing my sadness that it ended. The characters are well developed and the way Cole describes not only the personality traits, but also the physiological traits of her creatures I felt as though they could be real. That is a hard thing to do in the world of paranormal. I can see why people rave about her series.In this book we have Myst, a Valkyrie. Valkyrie is a special kind of Lore, one that is basically considered the most kick bum and you really don’t want to mess with them. Myst is known as The Coveted One, she lures men to chase her, attack her, and she reveals in their hunt. One thing that is known among all of the Lore, Valkyrie don’t give their hearts.Nikolai Wroth is a Warlord, known for his cunning and ingenuity when it comes to battle; he is also a vampire. Unblooded vampire to be exact. I was really intrigued by the ingenuity that Cole put into her version of Vampire. When a vampire finds his mate and takes their blood into them their heart beats again, their lungs breathe once more, and they are able to sustain an erection. Prior to this blooding they are left in a living dead type state where they are unable to *ahem* smut things up.
There is a little bit of a downside to this blooding, if a vampire is blooded and doesn’t mate with his bride… well, let’s just say he gets no satisfaction and pretty much lives with a perpetual hard-on and blue balls of epic proportions. I’m sure you get that Myst is Nikolai’s bride… the story takes place five years after she bloods him and leaves him in wanting. After five agonizing years he finally finds her again and well… you’ll have to read the book to find out how they get along… or don’t.I give this one 4 stars for ingenious storytelling and as for the smut level it’s a definite 4 drenched panties… for an overall FOUR star read! I look forward to reading the rest of the series and kick myself for waiting so long!Review by the Head Whore at Mommy’s a Book Whore. | 4.0 |
| 9333 | I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There were some typos within the book and a couple of slow spots but I really enjoyed reading this book. This is a new author to me so I will check out her other books. | 4.0 |
| 9334 | Don't miss one of this authors books! When you find an author like Mary Campisi..you will want more and more! The twist and turns will have youguessing tip the end. Love this series! | 5.0 |
| 9335 | Well, I must say Trina is something else! After her breakup from her hubby, her sexual appetite lead her to open a prosperous venture all in the name of some good d¡k!Very entertaining storyline that grabs you from start to finish! She being stalked, her non official relationship with Devon and now Kareem, and what she just found out about him, I can't wait for part 2 to drop! I'm sure like part 1 it will not disappoint | 5.0 |
| 9336 | I enjoy to read all of it. It's wonderful and cute and more handsome men I m glad thAt I enjoy it. Not waste | 4.0 |
| 9337 | Its seems to me that there are quite a number of books I haven't received and I want to know did I pay for them? | 1.0 |
| 9338 | Great historical fiction about a period of time I was not aware of. The contributions of ordinary people to the war effort and their survival brought tears to my eyes. What a horrible time that was. | 5.0 |
| 9339 | The RCN series with Daniel Leary and Adele Mundy continues with more intrigue and less space combat in this story. The Leary series is usually full of Military Science Fiction Space action, but less so in this chapter of the series. It was still a very enjoyable story with more diplomatic style action than normal with any David Drake novel. It still develops in more depth the characters of Leary and Mundy. The fact that Cinnabar and the Alliance are at peace makes the story more of a Cold War style spy adventure story. There were still plenty of small combat action scenes both in space and on the ground to spice up the story. Good change of pace in the Leary series. Great Read! | 5.0 |
| 9340 | I recommend this series to all adults both male an female. Excellent read. I couldn't put this book down till the series was finished. | 5.0 |
| 9341 | Good characters, liked development of their individual stories. Made you feel like the progress toward a future found through the use of advertising. Goes to show the value of newsprint, and letter writing. Several months of blind correspondence, followed by introductory letters. It must have been very difficult for the heroine to leave her home, her job, her family. And all the familiar places, to go into the unknown. Loved the cast of supporting characters in Wyoming and the lead into the next book. Looking forward to the next story......../Stephanie | 4.0 |
| 9342 | The children where I work loved it. | 5.0 |
| 9343 | I bought this book for my kids. When I read it to my kids, they enjoyed it and told me to share it with other parents. Here I am, giving a simple and yet constructive review. It looks beautiful children's book about a boy who learns how to behave with friends. The book shows how children cope with everyday problems and the author says it's lovely. The book is highly recommended. | 4.0 |
| 9344 | A very good short story. It is about a young girl who lived with her Aunt during her senior year at high school. She returns ten years later to care for her Aunt who has cancer. Haley meets a little girl, Olivia, who wants to start making gourmet ice cream. Haley meets Olivia's uncle Maddox, the cowboy she had a crush on in high school. The story is a little sad at times but so many loving family moments. Olivia is being raised by her two uncles because her Mom, who had been Haley's best friend in school, had passed away. This tale is well written and no extra lines that you want to skip over. | 5.0 |
| 9345 | This book is called Minders and I feel I've been on a mind trip reading it. Sadie is beginning an internship with a company where she is an observer in Ford's mind. Sadie is to gather information while being in Ford's mind that will help make the living conditions for the inner-city kids better. Ford is trying to find out what happened to his brother James. He's not believing the official report on James's death. Sadie is a silent observer at first but at what point when she learns the dark side to everyone around her can she not remain quiet anymore? This is a thinking book that keeps you guessing till the end. I loved the main characters and how their relationship changes throughout. I cover-love this book too, so unique! | 4.0 |
| 9346 | worthless - sorta of information which shouuld have nee included with the kindle for new users | 1.0 |
| 9347 | This is my fourth Graham Saga book and I'm just as excited with this time travel tale this many books in as I was with the first one that I read. I still haven't found time to read the very first book in the series but salient facts from past books are always seamlessly woven in so a new reader never feels lost. This fifth installment continues the lives of Alex and Matthew as they make their mark in the New World having left Matthew's beloved Scotland in fear of his life because of his religious convictions.This book seems more family focused with relationships beginning and ending, births, deaths and injuries filling the pages from beginning to end. The family is just trying to live in peace but it just doesn't seem to be their lot. Young Jacob leaves to see the world and all is not joy and happiness with everyone at the homestead. To write much more would spoil plot points. The evil Burley brothers are stalking Matthew with the intent of killing him and this particular plot development is one that about drove me crazy. They were everywhere the Grahams were. In the 17th century world they always knew where they would be at the exact time? A little too convenient and it got a little comical where it most certainly wasn't meant to be. I realize a book needs tension but their appearances were getting to be almost rote.Despite the Burley brothers I really did enjoy the book and I thoroughly enjoy these characters and the world in which they live. It's well developed whether it's taking place in London or the New World. You feel you are in the world with the characters as the writing transports you into their lives. I can't wait for the next installment so I can continue to follow the love story of Alex and Matthew Graham.*I received a free copy for my honest review | 4.0 |
| 9348 | I love the collection of articles, homilies and stories by and about pope francis. The material is from his past as well as some new material. A good read | 5.0 |
| 9349 | The story was great but it had a lot of useless wordy paragraphs. It has some sex scenes but they are pretty tame. | 3.0 |
| 9350 | I have begun reading this and find pouring myself over it to really grab the essence of it. It takes me there to the earlier times of how people approached the handing down of lore and the basis from which instills a matter of history from places people can no longer go except through time. The treating of the gathering of the material is one of the ways I feel it attempts to give us as real of a view of the area of subject matter as can ever be expected in a corridor of time. It is very real in reaching out to observe the ways.I highly recommend this book for the portion that I have had time to read it.I happened to get very lucky and bought it as a first edition that someone had apparently left in their basement of books. It even had a slight mold smell to it, so I know it was authentic :) I am very pleased with this find and this publication. It is an old edition that I have, but any of them will do just nicely to relate the information which feels very authentic and is well written, although it may be a tad dry reading for some folks.I have no problem getting on with reading it. | 5.0 |
| 9351 | This was a thrilling retelling of the classic set in a modern day. The main character seems a bit weak but eventually man's up in time to help save the day. Solid steady action in this one and Jurassic Park fans won't be able to put it down. | 5.0 |
| 9352 | GREAT BOOK FOR DAD , WHO LIKES TO READThere has been a combo quake has happened leaving a rift about 15 miles long. Exposing a cavern full of of ancient technology. The ISUP sends John Henry Morgan to head up the expedition . But there are forces at work that want the technology for themselves and as the violence escalates , lives become expendable. You will travel from Prague to Iceland. Crossing the ocean to New York and Washington . Survival is critical for the ISUP and trying to keep the technologies preserved for the benefit of all humanity. Will all come down to who they can trust and if they can stay alive .Mr Chamberlain takes us on a wild ride. With great twists and turns. You don't really know who can trust and who you can't. There are characters that you think you can trust , the characters that are just evil and they all want to dominate. You want to scream at the kindle when you think you have it figured out , Mr Chamberlain takes you into a totally different direction. You also get to travel from Prague to Washington D.C and everywhere in between .John Henry Morgan is a tough ex military man that is the head investigator in the book . He is a hard man and shows it all through the book.The flow of this book was great every page was full of intrigue and mystery. A twist on every page . I was page turning well into the night on this one. It may seem like a long book , it is a very fast paced book. This is the second book in the series but you can read it as a stand alone .So if you want a good thriller with lots of intrigue , with a twist of science fiction thrown in . Check out this book . You will like it . | 4.0 |
| 9353 | I want more!!!! Ren may not be part of the "Hot Bunch" but oh my, he is hot. This book was filled with humor, drama, excitement and great sex scenes. I was freakin out near the end but glad to see things turned out happy. This series is amazing. It was fun to read about all the relationships and then to read about all the kids they have later in life. I loved every book and I will definately read again later on. | 5.0 |
| 9354 | I've only skimmed the book a few times but my 7 year old and 8 year old love to open this on my kindle and read all about the dinosaurs and look at the photos. Good quality shots and easy readable text. Nice for the kids. | 4.0 |
| 9355 | I don't read many romance novels, but I usually keep one on hand for the few times I'm in the mood for a real quick and light read. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this one!The twist of the main male character having amnesia made for an interesting, intriguing and thoughtful story. The situation placed a a good and decent (very manly) man--frowned upon by Society because of his gaming establishment--in close proximity with a very intelligent and witty (and sensual) woman--who was not the most beautiful and nearing the ripe old age of 29. When each takes the other at face value, and without preconceived notions, sparks fly.I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will look for more by this author. I know she has many previous books, and in the distant past I'm sure I've read some of them, but with the reading of this one, I think I'll get reacquainted! | 4.0 |
| 9356 | I read this book with the 12 Books Group in June 2014.This book is full of simple and clear insights that work together to help anyone create a "leader/leader" culture. The author tells the story of his own experience as a captain in the US Navy and uses his experience to illustrate how to transform an organization that is used to top down command type leadership into one he describes as "Leader/Leader" in which each individual is truly empowered and proactive.I especially like the way the book is laid out into chapters will clear summaries at the end of each chapter with a review of the principle and how to put it into action.My favorite quote from the book, "Move Authority to Where the Information Is."A few of the other golden nuggets I gleaned:The true ability of leadership is only measured and known after the leader leaves the organization. It is his "clock-builder" skills and not time-keeping skills that prove the test of time. This puts a greater emphasis on moving authority down the ladder.In order for the leader/leader model to work you must have competence and clarity. Competence requires a lot of training and finding the right people. Clarity requires making sure that everyone in the organization understand the WHY and has clear communication and expectations.Read this book and you will learn and improve! | 5.0 |
| 9357 | these books really holds one's interest. I have a problem putting my kindle down. Joe is quite the brave guy. | 3.0 |
| 9358 | I got this because it was a "deal" on Amazon Prime. It was hard to put the book down; I got really into the plot and enjoyed the twists therein. This is a tight, well-written mystery. Hopefully, it's the start of a series. | 5.0 |
| 9359 | I have LOVED this story. I can just imagine the little girl on her own for 10 years with just a baby wolf she found and raised. Then finally helping someone, and discovering life keeps throwing people in her way to help and she needs to , breaking all her safety rules. Glad there a more to continue. | 5.0 |
| 9360 | You probably don't know Carol Leifer by name but chances are you've seen her work. She has been a stand-up comedienne since the 70s; she wrote for Seinfeld and the Larry Sanders show. She also has written for a few Oscar telecasts, performed with Frank Sinatra and even had her own sitcom on the old WB network. Her writing work today can be found on popular series like Modern Family and Devious Maids.How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying (great title by the way) is a book for aspiring stand-up comics, or others pursuing glamorous and creative careers. It is also part memoir, and Leifer revisits her early days in the stand up scene with one-time boyfriend Paul Reiser, Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld. A lot of the book, though, comes across as a job hunting guide for people who are extremely stupid. Sample tips: Don't be late for a job interview. Have good hygiene on the job. Don't wear sexy clothes. You don't say, Carol! I would never have figured that out.Throughout the memoir/job guide Leifer takes a know-it-all approach which is less than appealing. It's admirable that she worked so hard in the industry, and a lot of her stories illustrate that hard work, but she also does not mention that she got lucky too, knowing people like Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld, and how that may have furthered her career. It is also strange to read a job guide from someone in the stand-up business. Stand-up is such unconventional work and it's not like there's a clear path to stardom, a clear guide of how to get there. It mostly amounts to talent and luck and neither of those things can be taught (well, maybe talent can, but only a little). Leifer also believes her tips can help anyone in any industry and that is definitely not true.I also didn't care for the way she addressed the women-in-comedy conumdrum. She thinks she was lucky to be a woman in stand-up in the 70s, when it was acknowledged it was a boys club. She doesn't take men to task for holding women back in comedy, and thinks women are just complaining too much and not working hard enough to change the system.That being said, this is an amusing book, and it's fun to hear backstage gossip--spoiler alert: Diana Ross and Lorne Michaels come off like total douches--but I would have much rather gotten an honest memoir from Carol about her life in comedy. She also mentions her partner briefly but never talks about what it was like to discover she was gay mid-life.If you are looking for a really good book on being a woman in stand up comedy, I highly recommend We Killed by Yael Cohen. It gives a very broad, balanced perspective on this same subject. | 3.0 |
| 9361 | This book I found to be 'okay'. It had some patterns that were an improved version of the vintage items, but others that had a long way to go... | 3.0 |
| 9362 | This book is chalk full of info. I double checked about half of it myself and it looks to be true, especially on the part about honey. People should get this book especially since the government has taken the medical system in this country over and anybody that has studied socialism knows what's coming knows to be prepared. If the economy is any measure just imagine how bad obama is going to screw up the hospitals in this country. | 4.0 |
| 9363 | True, the title sounds like a Nancy Drew mystery, and the picture on the cover, of a pretty, smiling young woman, might lead you to believe this is a light romance, but make no mistake: The Secret of Raven Point is a vivid, riveting, at times brutal story of World War II, from the viewpoint of a smart, brave young nurse. There are scenes that are harrowing, but they make you appreciate all the more the hardships and sacrifices our soldiers (and the civilians) made. No one is perfect here, but there is so much to admire. The author doesn't go for the easy way out, yet the ending was richly satisfying. I finished this book on Memorial Day Weekend, and it was a timely reminder that the weekend isn't all about barbecues and beaches. | 5.0 |
| 9364 | If you love jazz you will love reading about its history in this down to earth way listening to all the old timers tell about where, when, how they created their genre'. Each one has his say as he perceived the drama and excitement. This book will cause you to widen what you listen to in music today by wanting to go back to the beginning. | 3.0 |
| 9365 | I LOVE Kaylea's books!! Each one and every one that I have read have been superb. Just the right amount of suspense and romance, and of course those yummy HOT scenes!! :) Keep writing Kaylea, I can't wait for your next one!! | 5.0 |
| 9366 | I guess nobody could have been as glorious as the Desilu Eliot Ness and the assertion by Perry that Oscar Fraley probably exaggerated and or fabricated portions of his popular tome deflate an apparently glorious public persona.This, hopefully, objective biography should be read by parties interested in depression era folklore. The fiction is fascinating and the nonfiction is informative.Serious readers may also be interested in "Torso: The story of Eliot Ness and the search for a psychopathic killer" by Nickel. | 4.0 |
| 9367 | This is a "must have" book for those in recovery from the disease of addiction. It's been around a while, and will endure.Amazon had a good [price for this Meditation book; the arrival was timely and it was in perfect condition. This was a gift for a girl in prison who has little, and she was overjoyed with it.Amazon continues to provide books in every category; something for everyone. I will continue to get mine here at "The Source" (Amazon). | 5.0 |
| 9368 | I have to say, this book started off slow for me and I thought I knew where the story was going. Boy was I wrong! I don't want to give it away for those that didn't read, but the twists and turns of the book really made it worth the journey. | 5.0 |
| 9369 | This well-written, short book purports to be a contribution to a theory of value. Scheffler asks us to imagine as a thought-experiment two grim scenarios and then asks us to think about how these possibilities would affect the way we think about what we value or, as he says more often, "what matters to us." The two scenarios involve a world without a human future, the "afterlife" of the title being the continued life of the human race (a communal afterlife) and not the "personal afterlife" that some religious traditions offer. Scheffler is not interested in the latter possibility. The two scenarios are "The doomsday scenario" --"Suppose you knew that, although you yourself would live a normal life span, the earth would be completely destroyed thirty days after your death in a collision with a giant asteroid" (18) -- and "the infertility scenario" -- everyone alive now would live out his or her normal life span, but in a world where no children are being born to create a future generation and future generations beyond that.Dire, eh? We would feel bad, of course, and we would perhaps ask ourselves about whether what we have up to that point been doing with our lives is worth continuing with. And there can be no doubt that there would be changes in our ways of thinking about whether or not this or that project was worthwhile. We would have to acknowledge that our sense of what matters to us often does unthinkingly take for granted not just the lives of our own children and grandchildren but generations of people we will never know. As Scheffler says, "our confidence that there will be an afterlife is a condition of many other things mattering to us here and now" (32). One can agree with this, broadly . . . but is belief in an afterlife a NECESSARY condition of things mattering here and now?Scheffler's strongest claim is that such a belief is indeed a necessary condition of our valuing. Here's how he frames that strong claim: "We need humanity to have a future for the very idea that things matter to retain a secure place in our conceptual repertoire" (60). I read this as meaning that we could not possibly provide good reasons for our valuing ANYTHING without a belief in a communal afterlife. Notice that we might still prefer some things or courses of action to others; we might like some things better than others -- but we could not possibly give good reasons for our judgments of value, absent an afterlife in Scheffler's sense. ("I just like X or Y or Z" not being a good reason, or indeed a reason at all.)The rest of the book seems to be a clarification of what that claim entails -- about temporality in relation to value, for example -- rather than an argument in support of the claim. The claim in its strongest form (p. 60) remains, I think, just a claim, provocative to be sure, because the relations of our values to time are worth thinking about, even without the dire contexts of the doomsday and infertility scenarios. It seems to me that what Scheffler is also wanting to get at is the idea that his thought experiments show that our values are not at bottom egoistical or individualistic. The very act of valuing, he would like us to believe, is finally a commitment to a communal rather than a purely selfish end. This amounts to an extension of the strong claim, and it is worth pondering, but it doesn't GROUND the claim, which, as I said, remains asserted and elaborated rather than argued.In the group with which I read and discussed the book, there was discussion of reasons why we might continue valuing (keeping the notion of value in our conceptual repertoire), one of which started from the Aristotelian distinction between process (kinesis) and activity (energeia), the former being goal-oriented and the latter being a matter of "valuing in the act of doing." (My thanks to my friend Jim Edwards for the distinction). Certain very long-term goal-oriented projects might come to seem less valuable. But would our sense of the value of artistic appreciation or musical performance be diminished? Might the value of such activities not be heightened? You get the idea . . .? Lots of food for thought here, and the book includes not just Scheffler's three essays but some responses from philosophers and Scheffler's response to them. Recommended. | 4.0 |
| 9370 | We love the american dolls we love and have all the historical dolls and there friends all 19 of them we have 2 felicitys very fun for sure | 5.0 |
| 9371 | Gives me a real sense of how to deal with a death. I have not lost a child but just lost my brother to suicide an the book was helpful as I go thru the grieving process. A comfort to know that it's ok to be angry and not happy about the situation and the fact that you will always want them back and want answers, yet still able to praise God. | 5.0 |
| 9372 | Reviewed by BookAddictfor TheRomanceReviews.comExperimentation, missing wolves and half breeds with strange scents, how do these all tie together? Zeke doesn't know, but he's going to figure it out.Zeke is an alpha of his pack. His pack is half-breed friendly. They don't tolerate Mary's pack and slaughter them all except two of the females. Mary is one of the two remaining. Mary bargains to save another young female wolf with her body. Zeke willingly takes Mary as his sex toy for the next month.The blurb of this story is darker than the actual story. This is a sweet fast-paced story of soul mates finding each other. Mary's transformation to a werewolf reminds me of Elena from Kelley Armstrong's Women of Otherworld. The experimentation on shifters reminds me of one of Patricia Briggs' Mercy arc. The world building in this is leveraging a lot on other existing werewolf mythologies so it's easy to follow and understand. The conflict in the story is also pretty easy to figure out and predict how it will resolve.The characters in this story are fun. They aren't too complicated but they do become endearing. Zeke is a sweet tough guy. Mary is a woman coming into her beast. The chemistry between the two is good. The heat factor is medium.Overall, this is a sweet story with the powerful doing their best to protect the weak. This is paranormal romance is recommended for those who enjoy soul mate shifter themes. | 3.0 |
| 9373 | I just finished the 4th book in this set, so halfway thru and I have loved the 4 stories! Each one is different, but they all have a stong female and alpha, but caring men. Romantec and HOT!! Well worth the price! Good sample of several different authors, I will be looking at some of their other books next. | 5.0 |
| 9374 | Where her first book was about getting to know the characters this one was all about the story. Ups and downs, highs and lows, twists and turns and a dramatic ending make it hard to wait for the final book. But I know it will be worth it, whether it ends happy or sad I'm sure the read will be thrilling. As for writing technique, Ms. Wyatt has definitely improved since the first book. She did a good job of reintroducing you to her characters without over doing it and a scene in the end was carefully crafted to give you the feeling of slow-motion. Really enjoyed it and can't wait for the next one!author of Salvaged Love | 5.0 |
| 9375 | As a weight loss coach I know all too well what kills people chances of succeeding at their weight loss goals and living a healthy life and that is motivation. It does not take motivation to be fat and out of shape. I know because I have been there. It was easy. Getting up early to go sweat it out at the gym or going for a 10 km run after dunner, now those take motivation.Marta does a great job breaking down what you need to do in order to find motivation and keep it. I do not want to give too much away but the one point you need to take away from this book is the preparation chapter. When you are properly prepared to pursue your goals you almost do not need motivation. Your health becomes a number one priority instead of feeling like you need to get motivated to take care of yourself.Great book and I recommend. | 5.0 |
| 9376 | Having a sun salutation as one item hardly counts as simple. Also simple implies for beginners,and there are some poses that should not be done with help such as plow. Also, there's some implication that a certain exercise will reduce fat in a certain area, and that 's just put together to sell the book. Bad choice. | 1.0 |
| 9377 | The story is about a woman who works at a nursing home. The life of the people she cares for and meets, and the stories they told her about their lives. She wrote in a note book personal information about them what they liked and how they died. | 3.0 |
| 9378 | I got this one out of boredom and a happy to say that I really liked it!!! at first I was a little annoyed for the double love story here, and the fact that Lillian was Satan himself!! But it was seriously hilarious!!! and I am very happy to say that I really enjoyed this one!!!!!! | 4.0 |
| 9379 | What I love about Lori's books are the way she has a great story to go with the fantastic romance. You're not only interested in the two people falling in love, but what else is going on and who else gets involved. She gets you to connect with the situations and the other characters in the story. I am always just as curious to see how the story is going to unfold as well as how the two main characters' relationship develops. She writes great suspenseful stories with some very HOT romance, a great combination. | 5.0 |
| 9380 | I love a good love story and this is it. It is funny, with a strong female and a stronger sweet man. Like every couple, they try to read each other's mind (not a good idea) and completely screw up. This is my first book by Jessica Daniels and I love her humor, her writing and her depiction of a strong woman. It is also steamy hot. | 5.0 |
| 9381 | For much of this book I was riveted. Katie Hafner is a skillful writer and brings emotions to the page, while keeping the "plot " (if you can call it that in a memoir) moving along. It felt a bit long to me, though, which is why I didn't give it four stars. I know her relationship with her mother, and coming to terms with her childhood, is the primary topic of the book. But about 60% of the way through I started to feel like I was with a self-centered friend who never stops focusing on herself and her own endless psychological self-explorations. Enough awready, I felt like saying. (I borrowed it from the library and read it on Kindle Fire, which does not give page numbers...so I was surprised when coming here to review it, to notice that it is only 288 pages. It felt longer.)Hafner hits the nail on the head, many times. However, she glosses relatively lightly over her own "sins " as a mom (a second marriage that was terrible for her only child), describing her daughter's unhappiness in clinical and detached terms, and using emotionless, tepid words like "regretfully " when explaining her own self-centered choices and actions. The sudden "arm's length" approach in this part of the book is noticeable, because when describing her own mother's flaws and poor choices, Hafner expresses (beautifully) her feelings of pain...no arm's length there. The fact that Hafner wrote and published this book despite the fact that her mom is "less than thrilled " to be featured in the book is a fact one can't forget while reading the book. | 4.0 |
| 9382 | Let Love Live is an intensely satisfying read. Heartbreaking and breathtaking. Consuming and captivating.Dylan and Conner's story punches you right in the feels. The emotions that this novel delivers are high‚ real‚ raw‚ gut-wrenching and so strong. You just feel so so much. You heart will be pounding insanely hard.Melissa has once again left me breathless with her powerhouse writing and perfectly flawed characters.Let Love Live will impact you and enamor you all at the same time. I loved it because it gripped me and never let me go.≧◔◡◔≦ 5 ✰ read ≧◉◡◉≦ | 5.0 |
| 9383 | I thought this was a great zombie/survival story. The writing was smooth and read well. there was a section about 60% into the book where the story lagged a bit, but overall was a page turner. The characters were all given consideration, even lesser characters, making the reader be invested in their outcome. The author avoids common pitfalls of many books in the genre by creating believable scenarios and flawed characters that act, well, human. They make mistakes and don't have any "superhero" moments. They scratch and claw their way through the story trying to find a safe place. I look forward to the rest of this series. | 4.0 |
| 9384 | 1st, MS does not go for being in someones genetics to full blown in a matter of weeks, sorry, just doesn't happen. They meet the most sophisticated AI ever encountered and can only think of asking it for star charts???? Really, No weapons, no tech to improve their beat up ship? then the bad guy automatically hooks up with the bad guys in this galaxy, who are more advance technologically, and becomes some kind of a head honcho in a matter of a few weeks. Then the hero's hook up with the good guys and are given everything they need and get their ship worked on with unlimited resources allotted to it, all the while they are at war.I couldn't get through the whole book. I stopped about 65% of the way through. | 2.0 |
| 9385 | LOVE IT! Six and seven year old boys loved drawing wierdos and creating different scenes. This book is really big fun and I will definitely get others by Ed Emberley! | 5.0 |
| 9386 | I loved this book and could not put it down. This is a very quick, easy read. Paris is on my bucket list to visit and the author did a fantastic job taking me on the journey. Her attention to detail of people, buildings and architecture blew my mind.I loved that the author feels like she is your friend while you are reading this book.I give this book 5 stars as I loved her writing style, her attention to detail, how the book flowed and best of all the her sense of humor. I hope there is a sequel to this book. | 5.0 |
| 9387 | I read the first two books and then bought this one. Really wish I hadn't. It has so many mistakes and something will be mentioned and then it's like it wasn't mentioned. It's like the author forgot she wrote something and then talks about it and it's totally different from what she already wrote! I thought the first two read slowly. Meaning you don't really get anywhere and discovered that in this book. I will not buy another one!! This could be a great story if it was told and not dragged out with all the dramatics!! | 2.0 |
| 9388 | Since the title described me perfectly, I bought this book right away. This book was fun to read and gave me hope that I could finally get on track to a healthier way of living and feeling and looking better too. Thank you Annie for writing such an enjoyable and inspirational book! | 5.0 |
| 9389 | Jet and Brooke do not disappoint in the last installment of this trilogy. The third book starts right off where the second ended. The story is fast paced with murder, deceit, abductions, blackmail, conspiracy and let's not forget the hot intimacies that will make your face flush red while reading. As I'm sure you suspect if you've read the other books in this trilogy there are quite a few hard turns and what you'll reveal around the bend might seriously shock you. So be prepared for some surprises before the end of this story. All the mysteries are resolved in this last book and you most likely will finish the last page with a feeling of contentment. The author stated they she will do somewhat of an epilogue slash novella type book to give an update on the characters in this trilogy but that it wouldn't really be a continuation of this story line but that she was also working on a new series for the year 2014. Highly recommend this trilogy as it was greatly entertaining; but prepare to loose some sleep as it isn't an easy book to put down. | 5.0 |
| 9390 | LG is not at her best in this story. The plot was good but the H was quite disappointing . He is harsh and in spite of his so called self control can't keep his libido in check! He has a one night stand with the OW and the h makes excuses for his behavior! I was so looking fwd to this story but had to force myself to read it to the end. | 2.0 |
| 9391 | O.K. If you noticed that Sheldon from "Big Bang Theory" picked up a grad student with his chat about "Flatland", (of course, without knowing that or caring about that), and if you accordingly became curious about the book, and if your interest is just passing, this free download is a fine and painless way to satisfy your curiosity.As many reviewers have noted this free public domain edition of "Flatland" has none of the original illustrations. But, this romance is in large measure the story of a thought experiment and it is explained so clearly, distinctly and effectively that no illustrations are really required. By the same token there are a few garbled words and a few formatting issues, (although not that many),and not nearly enough to frustrate understanding. (As opposed to, say, many of the freebie poetry collections, which are so garbled that they really are unreadable.)So, you could dedicate your life to understanding "Flatland" and all of the commentary it has spawned, (in which case you probably do need to see the illustrations), or you could read this for free and become that much more an accomplished and broadly experienced scholar. I'd encourage you to download this and read it. It actually is a charming, inventive and provocative work. At the very least you'll feel smarter after you've read it. | 3.0 |
| 9392 | It was a difficult book to plough through, but the information is worth the read if you want to better under spirtual warfare. | 3.0 |
| 9393 | This is a story about resiliency, compassion, relationships, and the power of art to touch a souls in a multitude of ways. The author writes beautifully. I would recommend the book to someone with time to read. It's long but I couldn't put it down. | 5.0 |
| 9394 | I gave a 5 star rating for this book because it has a v plot of discovery and development of understanding in the Lord. The story | 5.0 |
| 9395 | I am a huge fan of Michael Connelly and especially look forward to the Lincoln Lawyer books. I have read and enjoyed them all. | 5.0 |
| 9396 | I was prompted to read this book because of my complete love for The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (which stands as my favorite book in a very long time). The formulaic love story was something that I knew would be an annoying distraction from the start, but I hoped that the fantasy would be enough to keep things fun. Sadly, the entree of faeries and other nonsense made this a variation on True Blood, which I also find ridiculous. | 3.0 |
| 9397 | What a great book for children who love horses! They are majestic animals that are the essence of true beauty. Loved reading this. | 5.0 |
| 9398 | This is a great book in this series. It depicts what life is really like, the ups and down of life. | 5.0 |
| 9399 | An autobiography about growing up in Leeds Castle in England and taking it all for granted.My TakeThe memories are from a child’s perspective, and a shy one at that. It reads like a sanitized version of a dysfunctional childhood, all very surface with little revealed. Sorry, read that as “understated”.Oh, perhaps that’s not a fair comment, but I grew irritated with Russell harping on about how living at Leeds Castle and having everything done for him didn’t prepare him for the real world. No kidding. What bugged me was Russell never gave any examples of how this screwed things up. It was so generalized.As for his outrageous fortune in living and growing up in such a fabulous setting, that’s all it was…a frame. There was nothing substantial inside it. His nanny was more of a parent to him than his own parents or his grandmothers. In spite of living with his maternal grandmother, he reckons he only actually spoke to her a handful of times. How sad is that?As fabulous as the house was, I didn’t feel as if Russell appreciated the history of where he grew up. Instead, lol, it was a child’s concerns and fears, which were all too similar to children growing up at any social level, although I think most children at the lower levels had it better with parents and grandparents who spent time with their kids, compared to what Russell was given. Yes, he’s never had to worry about paying the rent or affording food, but he’s never had the love or interactions one would expect from a family.I regret that his parents ignored so much of what could have benefited him as opposed to what’s always been done. It certainly sounded as if there was no interest in helping Anthony find purpose or find him playmates, and instead he spent his days with Nanny.He does mention the people who were guests at the castle, frequent and occasional, the famous, the political, and merely noble. He refers to the perpetual bachelors, a euphemism for gay, who paid court to his grandmother. How his grandmother’s “court” spent their year, the poor treatment meted out to his mother, his own experiences at boarding school.His father’s mother, Granny A, sounds like a single-minded rebel, a poor one compared to Granny B, but much more real. He mentions that she insisted there be no sex when Granny A married his grandfather, and I find that a truly odd insistence. Why would John Russell, Anthony’s grandfather, even marry a woman who didn’t want to produce children? I thought that was always the be-all, end-all for the aristocracy? Producing an heir?The CoverThe cover is sweet with a faded family photograph of Anthony and his brothers in front of Leeds Castle: David on his bike and Anthony leaning on the toy car in which James is sitting. A nice blend of the normal with the grand.The title is how Anthony sees his childhood, a bit of Outrageous Fortune. | 3.0 |
| 9400 | There are some books that touch your heart and Heart Like Mine by Amy Hatvany was such a book for me. I listened to the audio version narrated by Cassandra Campbell and she is fast becoming one of my favorite narrators. I find the tone of her voice and her way of telling the story captivates me from beginning to end. Heart Like Mine is an emotional and moving story that perfectly portrays not only the struggles of womanhood but also the joys and sorrows of families; even those not your own.Grace, at thirty-six years old, has never had the urge to be a mother. She’s happy with her career and her life the way it is. When she meets Victor, a restaurant owner, and learns that he has two children, Ava and Max, who live with their mother she really doesn’t think too much about it. They stay with their mother for the most part and Grace pretty much stays out of the way when the kids are spending time with their father. Things quickly turn around though when their mother Kelli passes away under questionable circumstances and suddenly Victor is no longer a part-time father, but a full-time one instead.Grace is torn because of course she understands that the kids come first and naturally her heart breaks for these kids but at the same time she is being pulled into a life she isn’t sure she wants. A life that involves caring for the kids, picking them up from school, and all that other stuff that a mother would normally do. Matters are made worse by the fact that Ava, at thirteen years old, is none too happy to have Grace around at all and takes every opportunity to throw it in her face. Despite the fact that Grace doesn’t feel equipped to deal with the kids her heart really goes out to Max, who younger seems more open to a relationship with her and even to Ava who she feels is just acting out her grief. Still she really has to question herself as to whether she can handle all the changes that have been thrown at her and ultimately she has to ask herself whether she is really cut out for a ready made family.While this barely touches the surface of the depth of this book I think the real impact of the novel is in the emotions that it evokes. Whether you’re single, in a relationship, have kids or don’t, or have lost someone close to you there is some aspect of this book that almost everyone can find to relate to. I found I related most to Grace in that I don’t have children other than my puppy and while I like kids I’ve never felt an overwhelming urge to have any and I like how Amy Hatvany portrayed that in the story – that it’s ok if you don’t want kids; that not everyone does and it doesn’t make you any less of a woman for choosing not to have any. What I do know is that Heart Like Mine would make one fantastic book club pick! Wow, there are just so many points to discuss in this novel ranging from blended families, having children or not having them, love, grief, and hope. I just can’t imagine not having some really good talks arise from sharing this book with your book club buddies and to assist you there is even a Reading Group Guide.The novel is narrated by Grace and Ava with flashbacks to Kelli’s past and I think the audio version splendidly portrays the differences in the emotions of all these characters. I’m not sure I would have felt the same emotional connection if I had read the book as I did in listening to it because you could feel the characters emotions coming through in the way that Cassandra Campbell brought them alive. For me Heart Like Mine was a beautiful book and I think the audio version just added that extra something special to it. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this book and if you have read it I’d love to hear if you enjoyed it as much as I did! | 5.0 |
| 9401 | The author did a great job of writing a love story where the female did not need to be less than so that the male could be more than. I enjoyed the character of Kit/Emily, who was real ( she has daddy issues),smart, resourceful (when dealing with her disability) and in love. Of course, Logan was the cat's meow and the fact that the author gave him a disability and showed how he managed to navigate through the world and live his life, made him even more memorable. I enjoyed the balance in their relationship and the sex scenes were hot, lolI noticed that there is a sequel to this story. I tend to avoid sequels because they usually end up being about much unnecessary angst and drama, which add nothing to the original story. In addition, it is usually a story that could/should have been finished in one book. Hopefully, this will be the exception? There is enough characters to write many books. | 5.0 |
| 9402 | This book is well written and fast paced. A good quick read. This book does a good job keeping you interested throughout. Action, spies, betrayal and language. Very fun book candy.I was given an ebook from the author in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 9403 | Out of the whole series this one was my favorite. I'm a little embarrassed to admit but at a point or two I did cry.. Lol. I guess these books aren't for everyone but I enjoyed reading them. The chemistry between Christian and Anastasia is one of a kind. Put all the crazy sex aside, there really is a good story going on. | 5.0 |
| 9404 | I really enjoyed this story. It felt a little more realistic on how relationships work and come to be. Everyone has a past and there are things no one necessarily wants to talk about in their past. I liked that Maddy was a strong female character and even though Reid was kind of an sass in the beginning, he made up for it. I also enjoyed the alternating POV's. The only issue I did notice with this book was some grammar errors. | 4.0 |
| 9405 | Loved the LLC and Dallas story! If you like MC novels, then this is the writer to watch out for great stories. Kim Jones you rocked the s*** out of this one!!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 9406 | OtherKin Fury is an Erotic short story, about 57 pages. It's a free read ( here's the link) which is awesome! NIkki is a cougar shifter, surrounded by wolves. The wolf elders decide she is to be the mate of Merrick the next leader of the pack. She fights this revelation tooth and nail, but Merrick is determined to win her over.Fury is more about the erotic story than an romance story. You feel as if you are dropped in the middle of a standing book. The premise of the story really has potential to be a novel, if the story and characters were explored more and expanded upon. Since ANya Bast is a well known author, i believe her intent was just an erotic short story which she executed well. I just happen to love the story and the build up of rapport with characters as much as the hot scenes, which is why it fell flat for me. But if you are looking for a quick passionate read, this book and it's companion OtherKin Tranquility are for you!I give it 2 stars for the story and 4 for the bedroom scenes, so a 3 overall.Review posted on bookaddict29.tumblr.com | 3.0 |
| 9407 | This book covers the first three years of Buchanan's association with Richard Nixon, from 1965 to 1968. The opening chapter provides a bit of history leading up to that point. Nixon had been a very successful politician early in his career, elected to Congress in 1946 and to the Senate in 1950, then becoming Eisenhower's Vice President in 1952. By 1960, only 47 years old, he had gained vast exposure on the world stage traveling on behalf of the US government and the Eisenhower administration.Despite losing the presidency, the Democrats had expanded their presence in both houses of congress and statehouses during the Eisenhower administration. Registered Democrats outnumbered Republicans by about two to one. Eisenhower, who could have run on either party's ticket, was simply not a party builder for the GOP. The lack of political infrastructure, and a consistently hostile press, were handicaps that proved impossible for Nixon to overcome.Buchanan has some good observations on the way the campaigns were run in 1960. They involved a lot of personal appearances, as neither candidate had yet figured out how to fully leverage television. When they did, it benefited Kennedy more than Nixon as he was the more telegenic man.Buchanan, as an editorial writer at the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, saw what few others would have imagined: that Nixon was likely to be a contender again in the 1968 elections. Quoting Oliver Wendell Holmes "It is required of a man that he should share the passion and action of his time at peril of being judged not to have lived," Buchanan approached Nixon with an offer to serve.After losing to Kennedy in 1960, Nixon planned his comeback via the governorship of California. California politics was then as now a rather confused. As always, the press treated Nixon viciously. Unable to rally the support of the fickle California GOP establishment, the camp of Knowland, Kuchel and Earl Warren, Nixon lost to Edmund G "Pat" Brown, the father of the present Gov. Jerry Brown. After his loss, he decided to wash his hands of politics, and the press was quick to dismiss him.Nixon moved to New York and founded the law firm of Nixon, Mudge, Rose, Guthrie and Alexander. His national and international exposure was extremely valuable for attracting clients, and the firm prospered. Practicing law, however, bored Nixon, and he kept his hand in politics. When Buchanan called, Nixon decided he could use somebody to help with the writing and the planning of his travels and appearances. He subjected Buchanan, young and not highly credentialed, to a very thorough interview before inviting him as the anchor member of his reelection team.The substance of the book starts with the 1966 by-elections. At that point Johnson's Great Society was in full swing, programs put in place with a veto proof majority in both houses of Congress. The Republicans were unable even to function as a loyal opposition, questioning the wisdom of Johnson's social programs or the war in Vietnam.The Republican establishment, Nelson Rockefeller, George Romney and Jacob Javits to name three, had refused to support Barry Goldwater actively in 1964. Nixon, despite reservations about some of Goldwater's rhetoric, campaigned for him in 36 states. Though the candidate was thoroughly trounced, conservatives remembered Nixon as a loyal friend.Again in 1966 Nixon took it upon himself to become the best-known Republican to campaign nationally on behalf of Republican candidates. He focused his efforts more on rookies, those without the advantage of incumbency, and earned a great many debts of gratitude as the Republicans gained 47 house seats in 1966.The press did not give him credit for the success, nor did they see him shedding his loser image or reemerging as a candidate for 1968. This contented Nixon. Leaving Romney and Rockefeller to fight it out for the limelight, he was satisfied to remain in the background, continuing to do good works on behalf of the party.The 1960s was a time of huge social issues and turmoil. While Buchanan does not dwell on the sexual and the drug revolution, he dedicates a great deal of space to discussing the antiwar movement and the race issue.The protesters against the war behaved as though their cause was so just, that the war was so immoral, that they were justified in breaking whatever laws were necessary in their protests. I observed it as a student at Berkeley in 1964. My take at the time was that these antiwar activists did not really have a coherent point of view, that the protesters could not articulate what they were fighting against and could not talk rationally about the war. They did know that they did not want to be shot at, and powerful social trends had eroded their respect for their elders, government in general and the war effort in particular. Their opposition had been subdued when Kennedy had been President, but it blossomed when the unsympathetic Southerner Lyndon Johnson took over.Buchanan's take at the time was authentically conservative. A society without rule of law, a society which cannot conduct arguments civilly, is not healthy whatsoever. It is a dangerous society. It was wrong to indulge the antiwar protesters, as the liberal establishment and the media did.The same applied to violence in race questions. The liberal theory was that blacks had been held down, systematically mistreated, and now they were only demanding what was fair using the only means at their disposal. Buchanan's observation is that Blacks in America were materially better off than most peoples in the world, and were poor only in relation to whites. Moreover, Blacks had enjoyed relatively equal and open access to the benefits of American society. There were many successful Blacks that one could point to in the 1960s: US Ambassador to the United Nations Ralph Bunche, Sen. Edward Brooke, and many figures in professional sports and in business. There were, in fact, many successful blacks even in 19th century America. It simply was untrue to say that the blacks had been oppressed to the point that they could not succeed.The Black resistance, chronicled by Tom Wolfe in his articleRadical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers, was not a just rebellion against oppression, it was a question of Blacks doing what they could get away with. My view, as a National Guard soldier, echoed those of Wolfe and Buchanan. I was driving a 2 ton army truck, trying to avoid badly parked Cadillacs in Watts. The irony was striking - Cadillacs in front of single-family homes are not a symbol of a poverty-stricken society. Moreover, curiously, the businesses the Blacks burned were the very businesses that served their communities in Watts, Hunters Point, and later Washington DC. The damage they did was felt most severely by their own people. Buchanan, as a native Washingtonian, felt the injury when the Blacks in 1968 burned the seventh and fourteenth Street corridors of that city.Buchanan quite accurately saw the Soviets as duplicitous and opportunistic. He recounts how they goaded Nasser to start a war with Israel, and then did not back him up when it blossomed into a real fight. It is exactly the same today. Putin has induced a motley collection of rebel forces to start fights in Ukraine, but seems unwilling to back up these people that he encouraged to start trouble on his behalf. As an aside, not in the book, it amazes me that Buchanan is able to claim that God is on Putin's side simply because the West has become so godless. He may recall that Hitler also claimed God. In any case, Buchanan's accurate descriptions of the Soviet activities in the 1960s are pretty much identical to what is going on in the teens of the 21st century.[British PM Douglas-Home's] focus was on Russia's role in the recent war. The Soviets are in this thing "up to their necks," he said. They have twin goals: make Nasser dominant in the region, and, through him, gain a Soviet foothold in Africa. Asked how this affected "detente," Sir Alec said the Soviets move when they see an opportunity. They always have. Like a knife, they push ahead when they hit butter, and back away when they hit steel. Where they run into unity and strength, relations tend to improve. Soviet policy seeks "a maximum of confusion for a minimum of commitment." The Soviets did not intervene militarily in the Arab-Israeli war because they do not commit their military power far from their homeland."Buchanan quotes Churchill as saying that "The belief that security can be obtained by throwing a small state to the wolves is a fatal delusion." That is true, and the small states currently in play are Ukraine, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldoa and Ukraine. I remind Pat should he be reading this review.This book is a satisfying read in a great many ways. Buchanan is as articulate and consistent of a conservative voice as one will find in America. It is a remarkable piece of history for him to have witnessed as a man in his late 20s. He was close to the centers of power, with keen powers of observation, and half a century later he is well served by a great memory and a great many archives to draw from. This book is altogether a five-star effort. | 5.0 |
| 9408 | Zeynep Ton’s The Good Jobs Strategy is essential to all employers, and anyone with an interest in how businesses are run. Ton shows, with brilliant insight, that happier employees make for more successful businesses. Her arguments are elegant, her evidence is powerful, and her concepts turn the tables on corporate myths of the past. This book doesn’t just contain a lively discussion. It offers the reader a set of vital and carefully evidenced arguments that it’s possible to change the face of business as we know it. A powerful and inspiring read. | 5.0 |
| 9409 | This is a short read and if it were a little more modern, would almost be sci-fi. It has an abrupt and unsatisfactory ending, in my opinion. If it had been a longer book, I would probably have quit after a few chapters. | 2.0 |
| 9410 | I love this story. A little Star Wars like with some Star Gate, star Trek, and elements of other si fi series, but uniquely it's own universe and does not give the feel that it's been done before. Done like a miniseries with a hint of what's to come in the nest book. Hopefully the next three books are just as good. | 5.0 |
| 9411 | This book should be used in schools! YES! This book was so good. I didn't know what to expect going in. But I am very happy that I got a chance to read it. The book is split into a 6 part adventure which works so well. It has people who stutter, a boy who only talks to animals, and a world where animals are going extinct. So what more could you want? I think this book would be great for kids who are dealing with these issues. And it was also an eye opener to the real issue of animals going extinct. The main character Kester meets a very large range of animals from small to large. This book has so much imagination and I think that both kids and teachers as well as some parents would die to read this one. I loved it and will be buying a copy for my daughters class. | 5.0 |
| 9412 | A chilling look at cyber romance. Female character a bit flawed, but a winner in the end. Not something to read in the dark! | 4.0 |
| 9413 | Hero is adorably clueless yet has the intentions of being the best hero ever. Best part is that he totally kicks ass without trying. Wish book was longer and can't wait for Clarabelle's adventure! | 5.0 |
| 9414 | Oh my geez.. This book was hot.. I was torn between staying up to an insane hour of the morning to read one more chapter and putting it down because I hated for it to end. Theresa and Antonio are a great match up, they are so different, but so woven together by their desperate need for one another. The sex scenes are off the charts amazing, in true CD Reiss fashion they are rough, erotic and intimate all rolled into one. | 5.0 |
| 9415 | Captivating story written during a difficult time during American and world history. The incredible journey of these nine young men, who faced economic poverty during the depression and not only perservered, but came out on top! I was educated and impressed with their stories | 5.0 |
| 9416 | An interesting yarn. Needs better editing. Goes off on tangents too frequently and too long. No army of vegetarians would go very long without a huge logistics train. Where did they get all of the 105s? How many feral dogs were in the packs that attack - seems like hundreds. | 3.0 |
| 9417 | Laugh out loud funny in places. Serious at other times without being maudlin. Not great literature but a really good story. | 3.0 |
| 9418 | I am on book 7 of this series. Lots of action and characters are further developed in every book. I would recommend to anyone. If you are looking for sexual details, this series has none.Easy and exciting read. | 4.0 |
| 9419 | I gave this 4.5 stars because I loved the characters and because it made me feel like I was in the book feeling good and bad and crying with Josie. The only reason It wasn't a 5 was because of minor mistakes and repetitiveness that was frequent throughout the book. I absolutely adored both Seth and Blake and Josie was a strong heroin and I really hope everyone in this story gets their Happily Ever After. | 5.0 |
| 9420 | This was a bit slow at the beginning but as I let myself get pulled into the story it was definitely worth staying with to the end. I did have a bit of trouble going back and forth from the past to the present, usually I like that, but I. This case it wasn't as smooth, thus the 4 stars. Still glad I stuck with it! | 4.0 |
| 9421 | I'm not sure what I'd expected from a book as broadly titled as "Cooking with Beans," but it was something other than this. When I think about cooking with beans, I'm surely not thinking about cooking with meat cooking with beans, but evidently Ms. Jones is. A vegetarian recipe book this is NOT. When the first ingredient in a 4-bean casserole is a half pound of bacon, there's trouble brewing in this kitchen.I was interested in the garbanzo bean-based chocolate cake, but even here, the first ingredient isn't cacao or even cacao, but 2 cups (yet) of chocolate chips. I'm looking for more natural, healthier, wiser recipes than these. They don't seem to be in there, and I've deleted this book from my electronic library already. | 2.0 |
| 9422 | Wow this book was a twister that is for sure. Carly Jo is heartbroken when she looses the one man she has loved forever. When she finds herself in a position that changes her life forever she goes to her daddy for advice, but it doesn't work like she wants and she leaves everything she knows and loves behind. However her life is not what it seems and when she returns home things just get weirder. Can Colton the love of her life show her that there is still love between them and can he fight to be with her even if her secrets and her daddy's secrets come out? This book had some twists and turns that I couldn't believe. But don't think I didn't want to smack the crap out of Carly Jo in this book sometimes. She makes a huge mistake and I can only pray for her sake that her life starts to work itself out. You will love this book. | 4.0 |
| 9423 | Billed as the last in the Detective Erlendur series, this was possibly the best of the series. The reviews here have accurately described the story line as well as the harsh and fiercely cold environment. This is a melancholy tale, with little happiness shining through, but it meshes well with the story lines. The ending is written in such a way as to be final, but if Indridason has seconds thoughts about terminating his leading protagonist, might he spin it in such a way as to plausibly allow him to return? We can only hope so! | 5.0 |
| 9424 | I struggled with this story a little, it was bitty and a little all over the place. I would've liked to have seen our two MC free to have the love conflict but as there was another character involved I didn't quite gel with the whole breaking up a relationship line | 3.0 |
| 9425 | The cousins once again rally around each other to encourage & love though difficult times. Michel to be gone one more long year. Fanny needing to find a way to fight against fears that try to over whelm her. Amanda's dreams on the edge of failure, with Sophie's life in taters. The other men and women in this book's story have facets that enhance the character of the main individuals written about.It is always nice to read about a family or individuals you have come to know in readings before. I have shared and recommend this series with daughters & friends. | 4.0 |
| 9426 | There is not one recipe for chow mein, fried rice, wontons, stir fry or egg rolls. This is a cookbook full of contrived recipes that nobody would want to make, and ingredients you have to really seek out. This book cost me over $35.00 and there was nothing I wanted to make in it. Don't buy it. It's a total bore. It's a great paper weight. Very heavy and pretty with no good recipes. ~Julie | 2.0 |
| 9427 | Book started off great. Then turned into more of an reference guide to get the information I thought I would begetting from this book. Would like to see a follow up book with more information coming from this author.Obviously, very knowledgable but left me wanting more information from her not someone else. | 3.0 |
| 9428 | There are many "Mary's" mentioned in the New Testament. Which one are we talking about here? Mary of Bethany was a quiet woman who loved the Lord. She chose to anoint His feet with precious ointment and was blessed by Him for that act. Judas, always looking at the money angle, thought it should be "sold." But, Mary chose to give it to Jesus in a very humble, emotional way. Mary also chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen instead of serving, much to her sister's chagrin. That was a teachable moment for Martha. So, you might ask, what does this have to do with me? What is its relevance to my life? In her new book, Dolores Kimball takes us on a journey to discover Mary's secrets. In this Bible study, she gives plenty of Scripture to go along with the story she tells. So come along and gain insights on life choices, listening, silence, worship, and peace.Mary of Bethany is one of my favorite Bible women and I was happy to be offered a review copy of this book. As I went through the book for this review I quickly found that I want to go back and take a longer time period to really dive into the Scripture and study with Ms. Kimball. I recommend it to ladies out there who want to learn from the examples we have in the Bible. It would also make a wonderful group study. I received my review copy from Cross Focused Reviews in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 9429 | Taught her to quilt and thought she would like this book more than some I have given her in the past. | 3.0 |
| 9430 | Light and easy to read. Interesting characters and its location. Its a shame the TV programme does not have the same atmosphere of the book | 4.0 |
| 9431 | Great book. Our church used it for our women's group. I would hope that all women would read this one. | 5.0 |
| 9432 | I enjoyed the humor and the sweetness! Good advice for us all in the basics of the book, it was a very refreshing read. | 5.0 |
| 9433 | Love this author's writing style. The stories are quirky and very funny. | 5.0 |
| 9434 | Suspense and tense situations. Very interesting characters developing relationships. I feel like I'm getting to really know the main characters. | 5.0 |
| 9435 | Although the pace was alternatively quick and slow, the book did hook you in and you wanted to find out what happens. You have a sense of something not being right, but can't exactly figure out an explanation. I love books that I can't figure out! Definite major twists during the last 20-30 pages will have your jaw slightly hanging open! I'd recommend it for entertaining reading! Overall, definitely enjoyed the book. (How's that for a review without giving away any of the plot?) | 4.0 |
| 9436 | This was a good storyline! However I think you could've came up with a better title. It seems to b too many diary of something out. My faves is diamond and Tracey. Tracey did the damn thing. Can't wait for part two!! | 5.0 |
| 9437 | The action was well thought out and fast paced. Kept you on the edge of your seat. Liked the main set a characters and supporting cast. Can't wait for next book. Will be a definite read for me. | 5.0 |
| 9438 | This is my new favorite author! Can't wait to start Book 6! I would recommend these to anyone. Happy reading! | 5.0 |
| 9439 | Normally I don't like a collection of short stories because I always wanna read more about the characters and what is all going on and how they end up, but I must say that I really enjoyed One Lucky Night because although it contained different short stories it stayed in one place and the characters all intersected one another in the other stories. I love the fact that it all took place in one location and it was not all over the place and that is what made me not say what the hell I can't finish this. I glad that I took a trip with the Whelan family and got to hang out at The Brazen Head | 4.0 |
| 9440 | I did not like this as much the previous two but it was still a good read that gives an insight to Afghanistan. | 4.0 |
| 9441 | Tabatabai's book about the mind made prison is a revelation of thinking. The book shows how to alter ourselves and our minds because we can sometimes trap ourselves in a prison made by our own doings and thinkings. I found the book to be enlightening and very thought provoking. It made me analyze my own thoughts and actions and see where I'm holding myself back. The author's writing was pretty clear and very understandable, and I found a lot of his tips and techniques to be practical and useable. I was able to implement some of the tactics immediately and have already gotten something out of it. If you're looking for a way out of your own prison, I highly recommend this book. | 5.0 |
| 9442 | Good book that I use along with my Weight Watchers plan. Good recipes. Simple. Clear. Focused. Worth every penny. Get it! | 5.0 |
| 9443 | Interesting-------- Fast paced paranormal story.A loner by choice. Great, strong female lead. Not the best home life, father in prison. A mother who only wants her to be average. A temper she has to learn to control. She wants to become so much more.She gets into a great college. She goes to Harvard. Follows a very interesting degree. Paranormal Mythology. Not your average degree not your average girl.Attacked by a wolf. Her life changes forever. Great action and humor.I think paranormal lovers will enjoy this book.Enjoy <3 Kimberly | 4.0 |
| 9444 | This bible is the best study bible I have ever seen...in fact I ordered more copies for family members. The notes and the introductions to every book of the bible make everything so much more understandable. I highly recommend this study bible! | 5.0 |
| 9445 | This book has been around for a long time and is a "goodie". It was a gift and my friend was very excited to read it as it has helped her through a rough patch. Thanks so much | 5.0 |
| 9446 | "In the Blood" is an extreme psychological thriller about people who have inherited psychological (and sometimes psychopathic) problems. These issues may be disturbing to some readers.Lana Granger has experienced great psychological stress in her youth, especially when her father is convicted of killing her mother. Lana was in the house at the time of her mother's death and her father made her help him dispose of the body. Lana's Grandfather was a convicted murderer.Now in her early 20's Lana is stable under a cocktail of psychotic and anti-depression drugs and amazingly she decides to study child psychology at college. Her psych professor finds her a "suitable" part-time job looking after an 11 year old boy, Luke, after school. Luke has a genius IQ but attends a special school because he has already been diagnosed as a violent control-freak psychopath.Luke's mother, Rachel, has had terrible experiences as a single mother bringing up and controlling Luke (there is no mention of his father). For safety she locks Luke in his room each night. She welcomes Lana's help as others haven't been able to connect with Luke.This unbelievable connection between two seriously affected individuals starts up a dangerous liaison. Luke likes to play games that give him control of people in his life, especially his mother and now Lana. With the disappearance of her best friend, Becky, and the impact of Luke's sick mind games Lana struggles to maintain her sanity.While this was a well written book, especially the flashback diary sequences, the extreme and far-fetched psychological issues that underpinned this book made it difficult for me to really enjoy it. | 3.0 |
| 9447 | Todd S. Purdum has written an excellent book about the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This Act and the Voting Rights Act of the following year are rightly associated with the transformation of the nation away from the most vicious aspects of post-Civil War racism. The immediate context for the 1964 bill was the struggle to end segregation in Birmingham, Alabama, a struggle characterized by the astounding bravery of the marchers and the terrorist tactics of the supporters of white supremacy.It is perhaps a little known fact that the federal government can enact legislation but has few means of enforcing it. Segregation in bus stations, for example, can be declared illegal by Congress, but local police may choose not to enforce the law, local prosecutors may choose not to prosecute law-breakers, and local juries may choose not to convict them. One goal of the Civil Rights Act was to address this problem by giving more power to the federal government to protect the rights of minorities who typically could expect nothing but humiliation and violence from the local authorities.Who will want to read this book? At the very least:o Anyone interested in the history of the 1960s.o Anyone who has readParting the Waters: America in the King Years, Part I - 1954-63andPillar of Fire: America in the King Years 1963-65by Taylor Branch.o Anyone interested in the process of social change.Purdum does several things very well in this book. He introduces a wide cast of characters and describes them with empathy. He explains clearly how the time was right for this Act and how the forces aligned to make a reality. He helps us to understand the mindset of the segregationists: how they resented the 14th amendment (guaranteeing equal protection before the law) as having been forced on them during reconstruction; how they could paradoxically use the word liberty to justify depriving others of liberty.The author also makes clear how different things were in 1964:o African-Americans could not drive long distances through the South because of the lack of places where they could sleep, eat, or use a bathroom.o Liberal was not yet a label to be shunned. There were liberal Republicans such as Rep. John V. Lindsay, the future mayor of New York.o By percentage, more Republican senators supported the bill than Democratic senators. In fact, the Civil Rights platforms of the two parties in 1960 were nearly identical.o Segregationists did not hesitate to assert the superiority of the white race.In the end, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed, having endured months of filibusters and arcane Senate rules. Readers will heave a sigh of relief when the final roll-call is tallied. But we also are too aware of what is coming: the Vietnam War, urban riots, and white backlash. Nevertheless, we all owe a debt of gratitude to the heroes from the streets of Birmingham to the corridors of the Capitol who made this Act possible. | 5.0 |
| 9448 | While I read a lot; really a lot, I don't write many reviews (if we can call it that). I only want to say that this, for me is an outstanding trilogy. I would like to see one with Hannah and Gio. The fact that all are available is also a big plus. This author has a style of writing that grabs me and I am already on her "Witchling Series" which I am loving so far also. Lizzy, you go girl!! | 5.0 |
| 9449 | This book follows on from where The Curse Breakers ended, and is an excellent 2nd instalment. Full of action from the start, I was soon thrown back into Ellie and Collins world as the gods continue to play havoc and mess with Ellie night after night. I found this book much easier to read, and was able to immerse myself quicker than The Curse Breakers, though this could be simply that the scene was already set and I just had to go along for the ride. Well written, with an excellent descriptive nature, the words flowed off the page and the chapters just flew by. A thoroughly enjoyable read, and I can’t wait to see what’s next in store for the series.I received an e-copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. | 5.0 |
| 9450 | This was a very easy read with easy to understand examples and advice. I also download the free extra piece from the website, there are some more gems in this piece too. | 5.0 |
| 9451 | A Sister's Test (Sister's of Holmes County, Book 2) was a very good read! Much sadness in this book, but I truly enjoyed the book! Now I am excited too read book 3! | 5.0 |
| 9452 | the author's excellent take on the mystery/police procedural/thriller genre is refreshing. Weaving winter kayaking, snow plows, ice caves, opportunistic religion, shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations, orphaned pets, arson and jealousy into a rich tapestry, the author shows us why he was a successful teacher of writing teachers. many strings are hanging at the end, just like real life. | 5.0 |
| 9453 | If you like your romance sizzling, check out these stories. The title tells it like it is: a nice variety of bad boys we can't resist as they melt our hearts and heat up our sheets. All 10 authors are experienced storytellers--so settle back in your tub, put on some music, light a candle and some incense ... and enjoy. | 5.0 |
| 9454 | Best dark romance I've read in quite a while. The sex scenes were HOT, Rushe was super possessive and crazy about Flick.All around a great read. | 4.0 |
| 9455 | and he makes me want to drink Jameson. (I've mastered doing it with just a splash of water. That's not OK for purists, but the guy at the liquor store said it was OK because water actually opens up the flavors.) It seems to me that Bruen got a little lazy on this one: not a lot of plot unwinding, the usual Taylor angst, and way too much of that quick-quick-quick inner dialogue that fills up the page but doesn't say a lot. But did I still like it? Did I, f---. | 4.0 |
| 9456 | This is a perfectly nice little (very short) novel. Enjoyed the book, but…..reason for the 3 is that the character development although good, falls far short of what I have become used to in the ring of fire series. This is in essence a very pleasant, Long - Short story. Would have liked a little more technical detail about what and how steel would be produced using the stories scenario and more development of the characters.As a general statement concerning the series as a whole, I would like to see in all of the Ring of Fire series some consideration given to differing standards of beauty. The downtime female protagonist is "beautiful", but in reality how would a typical uptime man view a woman with very hairy legs and other body parts. Obviously standards of beauty change with both exposure and experience but I've always been bothered by the "love at first site scenarios" in the Ring series, especially in the 1632 and 1633 time frame before experience has reeducated our standards of beauty. The dress of the day would obscure or conceal some of these beauty differences but still……. | 3.0 |
| 9457 | I gotta tell ya, this may be the best book I've ever read. It was so enjoyable, every word, sentence and paragraph. Eliza Gordon has a gift for writing......could not put this book down. BRAVO!!!! | 5.0 |
| 9458 | These 365 readings are wonderful! Worth reading one every day to savor and save like little treasures. I really love George MacDonald and this is a must have! | 5.0 |
| 9459 | Mrs. Blight delves into scriptures that highlight the reasons for God’s deeds, Jesus’s sojourn on earth, our prayers, our trials, and our witness.This Bible study is extensive and life-changing. As I read this book, I had my Bible right beside me, reading each selected passage she used. I thoroughly enjoyed this study.Mrs. Blight explores five areas of Christian belief by devoting one chapter to each concept. Inside each chapter, she breaks the topic into five smaller units of study.She shares her heartbreaking personal crisis that happened shortly after she graduated from college. She tells the reader how she came to give all her anger and hurt over to God and how God has used her to minister to other women.I would recommend this Bible Study to any woman who truly wants to grow in the Lord. However, my concern is that the price may be out of range of a lot of women who could benefit from this study.I received a copy of this book from Booklook Bloggers, a program of Harper Collins Christian Publishing Inc. via Thomas Nelson Publishing. All they asked me to do was read it and give an unbiased review. | 5.0 |
| 9460 | This was a great book, i didn't want it to end. Surprise ending. You get into the mind of a teenager. Great read | 5.0 |
| 9461 | I am sure this is a very good book but none of the reviews said that it was written in First Person-Present Tense. I do not care for that style. | 1.0 |
| 9462 | I enjoyed most of this book. There are parts that I disagree with and parts that I felt the author did a fantastic job creating a beautiful picture for us. | 4.0 |
| 9463 | The most recent addition to the Ruth Galloway series is as good as previous books. The lost child theme is getting a little stale but I love the protagonist. She's so human you can't help but love her | 5.0 |
| 9464 | We learn to love history as we grow and this book is a fascinating look at the behind the scenes of the White House from a man in the know. Holds the readers interest from beginning to end. | 5.0 |
| 9465 | Data from the US Census Bureau shows the number of Americans who divorced their spouses in 2012 increased for the third year in a row to 2.4 million. The increasing divorce rate comes as the marriage rate in the United States has plummeted to its lowest level in over a century. Since 1970, the marriage rate in the US has declined by almost 60 percent.So what does all that mean? It means that there is something basically wrong with marriages in the US.Sherri Mills, author of I Almost Divorced My Husband But I Went on Strike Instead, has written a very insightful book that highlights some of the problems. Ms. Mills is not a researcher, psychologists or marriage counselor - well not as we normally think of marriage counselors. Ms. Mills is a hairdresser whose career spans over 40 years. During that time she has heard the full range of marriage problems, from both men and women, and has come to some very simple but effective suggestions for improving the success of most marriages.This book is not about marriages where there are deep psychological or behavioral problems. This book is about your everyday marriage, where two people start out totally in love but gradually drift apart, resentment builds up and they eventually decide the marriage can't be saved.Ms. Mills based her insights on her own marriage. She was trying to do it all, hold down a full time job, do all the "housework" and take care of the children. Her husband felt his responsibility to the marriage was to provide an income.Our cultural beliefs about marriage are still rooted in a way of life that no longer exists. Most men still expect the wife to handle all the housework. Most wives accept that their role is to do "the woman's work". But with more and more women working outside the house, that unbalanced division of household chores no longer works. And there can be a lot of resentment built up over an unbalanced sharing of the workload.One of the most telling things Ms. Mills found when talking to women about the problems they were having in their marriage was that they had failed to communicate their concerns to their husbands. They expected their husbands to know what was wrong. Failure to communicate the wants and needs lies at the foundation of marriages that are doomed to fail.Ms. Mills writes in a very down to earth, conversational tone. The book is filled with numerous examples of marriages that encountered difficult times because of the imbalance in sharing of household chores and the inability to effectively communicate the resentment associated with it.Unfortunately far too many women have come to believe that divorce is the answer to an unhappy marriage. As Ms. Mills points out, some marriages can't be saved - those with abusive spouses, addiction problems, etc. But, for many women, getting a divorce only adds to the problems. "A 2012 General Accountability Office report found that after divorce, women's household income fell 41 percent on average. The income fell 20 percent for men."For those marriages that have simply drifted apart and are suffering from adhering to cultural norms that are no longer workable, this is an excellent guide which could save your marriage.I was provided a review copy of this book. | 5.0 |
| 9466 | I was captivated by the theory that the author espouses but I came away unconvinced (some of the historical data series going back hundreds of years are inherently unreliable and often unbelieveable). The book is also repetitive,which makes it difficult to read in long stretches. | 3.0 |
| 9467 | The characters are believable and the dialog is good. The plot takes some interesting turns. This is a quick read | 5.0 |
| 9468 | While I love me some Jeff its hard to top Merit and Ethan. Which is why i went with 4.5 stars!!! | 4.0 |
| 9469 | quite good overall, interesting concept, and good character development. i liked the story and am looking forward to the next. | 4.0 |
| 9470 | This book includes wonderful and very tasty recipes, both meals and snacks. It is a lot cheaper making your own than it is buying a pre-made smoothie. | 5.0 |
| 9471 | I love anything that helps me stay on track with my bible studies and gets me through the bible in one year. | 5.0 |
| 9472 | Becky’s new novel, Meant to Be Mine is a deliciously fun read. Ty and Claire have known each other since high school. Claire had a huge crush on Ty, and when they run into each other in Las Vegas things get a little crazy. Ty and Claire end up in a twenty-four hour wedding chapel and get married. The next morning Claire’s dreams are shattered when Ty says he has a girlfriend and that Tawny is the one he wants to marry.Fast forward five years, Ty reenters Claire’s life but she’s not alone. She has a five year old little girl . . . Ty’s daughter. When it is revealed that Ty is the father, the relationship between Addie and Ty is a precious daddy and daughter one. Ty dotes on Addie, and it is super sweet.The banter between Claire and Ty is both hilarious and frustrating, as you can see the writing on the wall.Becky writes a great romance, however this is not just a great summer romance that will keep you up late into the night. It is a book about accepting and giving forgiveness, not only from each other, but from God. At one point in the book, I found myself beginning to pray for these characters, which took me completely by surprise.This is the second book in the Porter Family series however it can be read as a stand alone.I highly recommend this book! | 5.0 |
| 9473 | I didn't read this series in order and the was my only problem with this series because once you read Abels story the rest can't compare, at least in my eyes. I really enjoyed this book I couldn't put it down it kept me hooked from start to end! I did go back and read the others not as good as Abel I will say that! | 5.0 |
| 9474 | wow. oh wow I am speechless I mean speechless at how beautiful and amazing this book was. The writing was powerful and draws you into this web of intrigue and memories. the adage oh what a tangled web we weave does come into play here.the writing: beautiful. The flow was perfect and the descriptions were intriguing. I like how this is written like a chess match with live people and emotions. The emotion can be felt through the words used. Oh and the cloth scene. Le sighthe plot: the love triangle angle was a continuation from the previous books. the added bonus of the stories Nora tells is amazing. the vengeance and punishment concept is intriguing. Not a new plot but with how Ms. Reisz has written it you have a new outlook on what can happen when betrayal and heartbreak gets entangled with a disturbed, callous, self centered self absorbed individual being on the receiving end of that betrayal.the characters: let's take them individuallyGrace: she got on my last nerve at times. I mean coming on to Soren when he was in despair and about to make the toughest choice of his life. Except for Soren it wasn't. Here is Grace coming to America to see Nora and than she goes to the penthouse and demands to be in the know. demands I mean come on you don't know her as well as everyone else. Than her arrangement with Zach is odd but okay. What gets me though is how she was with Soren just didn't like. Overall she was okay but I didn't like her blatant ways with Soren.Marie: Kingsley's sister. The self absorbed who has Nora. You couldn't have created a better evil yet freaky character. At times you felt a wee bit and I mean a miniscule wee bit sorry for her only because of how she perceives her brother's love and all the betrayal in her life. I love how whackadoodles she truly is.Kingsley: He is the King for a reason. His love for Soren and Juliet know no bounds. He is brave and when it comes to his sister loyal. He even shows some morals on killing. His desire to protect is beautiful and we even see his love for Nora. He shows respect to Wesley as well.Wesley: Okay there were times I wanted to go AHH! He is a enigma at times. He loves Nora no doubt but he was starting to grow feelings for Soren's niece. Watch that one bub that is Soren's niece and he is a Sadist remember. Wes is the perfect oxymoron. he is vanilla in love with the idea of Nora who is a ex dominatrix. Wes can never go anything but vanilla. I truly believe he is in love with the ideal of Nora the person he believes she can be in his mind. He admires Nora and respects her but I don't know if it is a soul searching love. How he is with Soren's niece is beautiful though. He even begins to like Soren.Sorenthere are no words to describe this amazing incredible beautiful gorgeous kind sweet priest. those words pale in comparison to what he is. A gentle soul. Yes he is a priest and sadist but he is still a compassionate and beautiful man. His willingness to sacrifice is incredible selfless and beautiful. How he opens up in this book is sweet and tender to see. The many facets of Soren are seen. The only aspect that I found disturbing was the last scenes with Grace. I guess because in all the other books he adamantly declared the only woman he would ever be intimate with is his eleanor and this woman has this beautiful declaration broken. i loved his tenderness with Eleanor and what he was willing to do for her.Nora: Still funny, sarcastic and a firecracker. her stories will have you laugh, cry and smile.A absolutely beautiful and incredible book that will have you hanging on every word. | 5.0 |
| 9475 | The book has so much more than the movie (which was great also). I love the history and information about monuments in France and Germany, and all the artwork. This is a history on the Nazis which has not been Beverly well covered in our history classes. | 5.0 |
| 9476 | ** Spoiler Alert**First thing, I read this book as soon as it came out and debated on writing a review. I was taught, if you can't say something good, don't say anything at all, but I just have to. In all the books I've read, over 500 in the last three years, I have never been disappointed in the ending, until now. I was so excited when I started this series, I read the first two books in two days, and before the third book came out I read them again, just as quickly. I was drawn to it by Blane and Kat's love story, two lost souls who found each other. Kade irritated me from the beginning, he was like a gnat that kept flying in your face and you just wanted to smack it. He claimed that he loved his brother so much, yet he had no problem putting the moves on Kat whenever he could, even though he knew Blane was in love with her.When the fourth book came out, I lost all respect for Kat and never had respect for Kade. For someone who didn't want to come between the brothers, she sure changed her tune quickly.Before this book came out, I stayed away from reading anything about it, because I didn't want any hint as to who she chose. So I was highly disappointed when I saw the table of contents, it told me who it was immediately, all it mentioned was Kathleen, Kade, and Kathleen & Kade, no mention of Blane. I almost didn't even read the book. Than, her being pregnant with Kade's kid , a quarter of the way in, I almost quit, but I continued but with a heavy heart, skipping parts along the way, just to get to the end.I understand that this was the only way to end it so that everyone could stay in each other's life. Blane is the strong one and he can handle her choosing Kade, cause if she would have chosen Blane, Kade probably would have killed himself. What I don't understand is how Blane, the main character in the first books, turned out to be a secondary footnote in the last. Why the knife had to be twisted in his back so many times (3 kids), just for one mistake in judgment, believing his uncle, the man who raised him. Trust me, I would have believed him too, if I witnessed how Kat and Kade acted around each other. This could have been avoided, if Kat would have told him what his uncle did in the first place. I also think the relationship between Blane and Brenna is totally out of left field and an insult to our intelligence.I honestly do not see how Kade can be the better man for Kat. He is a killer. He killed 10 people, in cold blood, in the time he left her with Blane. He shot her friend's boyfriend and would have killed him if Blane didn't show up, just cause she wouldn't tell him where Kat was, with no repercussions. I'm so tired of how he could get away with doing and saying anything he wants, just because he was so abused as a child and his poor pitiful me, I don't deserve love act. I think no matter that he put the word out that he was dead, someone will find out he's alive and will be looking for him and they will be watching their backs constantly. What a life for their children.The only good part in this book, was the time spent with Blane. He was so sweet to her. I'm sad, cause he really loves Kat, and will always be there for her; and will live his "content" life, and probably never love again.I think there should have been alternate endings, and you choose which one you want. I just downloaded a book like that, but haven't read it yet, I'll have to.I'm sorry that a series that started great, ended with a thud!!!!!!!!! No warm fuzzy feeling for me!!!I will read future books, because I think Tiffany is a good writer, but not Kade's story, I've had just about enough of him that I can stomach! | 1.0 |
| 9477 | This book is a little different twist from Donna Grant 's other books I Have read. I thoroughly enjoyed the story of Ronan and Meg. I would definitely recommend this read to anyone who enjoys romance, magic, and travel throughout time. | 5.0 |
| 9478 | This is the main book for Dr. A;s therories on eating well. It covers a lot of ground on nutrition and also alternative foods for the Medi Fast diet. | 4.0 |
| 9479 | The conclusion to the Twilight series. I reread it because I enjoy the movie and know it's different than the book. Breaking Dawn 2 is also my favorite of the movie series. I LOVE the big fight though it's what Alice sees. The book and the movie are only a little different and I like both very much. I hope you do too! | 5.0 |
| 9480 | It's nice that I can always celebrate a holiday with Maddix! Loved this story about sharing and spreading the Valentine's spirit. It's nice that everyone in the book focused on sharing and making someone else have a special day by paying it forward. Kids will enjoy this Valentine's treat! | 5.0 |
| 9481 | Ordering this book was a mistake, on a couple of levels. First,(my bad!) I didn't read the description detail, and thought it was another of his wacky, off-the-wall novels about Florida and it's population of crooks, con-men, sleaze-balls and land developers. (Florida is a lot like Alaska in that sense). I didn't realize it was a collection of his Miami Herald columns. I had not been exposed to his columns before, we don't get a lot of copies of the Herald here in Alaska. However, now that I've read this collection, I realize that instead of being just novelist with a wicked sense of satire, he's another liberal, progressive, environmentalist, anti-gun, Bush-bashing partisan hack that would be perfectly at home on the editorial staff of the NYT. In one sense, he's like Obama. He "has a gift". Too bad that like Obama, he uses it to advance the progressive agenda. I won't be buying any more of his books. | 1.0 |
| 9482 | This is a well written and enjoyable series of stories by Nutall. I would recommend that you buy all of them and read them in the forrest order. | 5.0 |
| 9483 | Buy these books, borrow these books, steal these book. Ok don't steal them, but get your hands on these books & get to reading. I promise you will not regret your choice at all. Thanks & God bless you. | 5.0 |
| 9484 | I loved the story line, BUT I hate when author's don't proof their work before it is sent to press. This story had a lot of missing connecting words. I can see that an author in their haste to write the story line as it flows might miss some words. Sometimes your brain goes faster than your hands. But, it is absolutely necessary to have a friend or someone with some objectivity to read the item and indicate that words are missing. I'm not even picky when it comes to proper punctuation, but a lot of missing words cause the reader to have to continually re-read to absorb the author's true meaning. That being said, I just purchased the sequel to continue the story of Zach and Bethany. | 4.0 |
| 9485 | Move over Janet Evanovich! This writer and this book cracked me up. Well written and funny, just the kinda book I enjoy reading. Can't wait for the next one! | 5.0 |
| 9486 | Walk Me Home is the story of two sisters alone in the world. 16 year old Carly tries to take care of her younger sister with her own determination and strength. She sets a goal for them to reach a place of safety, but nothing seems to go her way. Her journey is more than physical, it's an emotional trek involving truth and lies, trust and self-reliance. | 5.0 |
| 9487 | I don't know whether my granddaughter likes this purse as much as her grandma does, but I think it is adorable. All of the things that you would find in your grandma's purse are incased in this board book. There is even a pair of glasses that she can try on. | 5.0 |
| 9488 | I would recommend this book to all leaders. It is a great read for new leaders as well as seasoned leaders as it provides valuable insights and will help you thrive in your role. | 5.0 |
| 9489 | Fabulous series......gay or straight this is a story about love! It is a story that pulls your imagination......write more like it!!!! | 5.0 |
| 9490 | Off Leash by Jenna Anderson is a cute and funny short story. It is a quick read that entertains the reader. | 5.0 |
| 9491 | The prologue is promising. Salvatore summarises the more impressive and epic exploits of Drizzt and King Bruenor. Sadly, everything else is slapdash and haphazard.Not only are all characters beyond Dahlia given a cursory introduction and background at best, but the padding is blatantly obvious and excessive. Nothing is interesting, and the combat is needlessly long-winded, wordy and dull. It's as if Salvatore needed to reach a pre-specified word count rather than tell a gripping story. Most of the villains (who, presumably, will have their plotlines and motives fleshed out and concluded in the latter books of the Neverwinter saga) are cookie-cutter, self-obsessed and motivated by power and/or revenge. When half-demon tieflings have no qualms about slaughtering their own brethren, you know the author has given up on coming up with original or even complex and well-rounded ideas.The ending is so derivative and dull that it's not worth dignifying through criticism. | 1.0 |
| 9492 | love the clayton falls series and all of alyssa rose ivy books! cant read enough! ready to read some more | 5.0 |
| 9493 | I liked the book a lot, but it shattered my image of Cary Grant, because I have always loved him and thought he was a perfect person. | 4.0 |
| 9494 | Yes, I love chick-lit. This was a very entertaining but quite predictable book. I am not a native English speaker so I enjoyed learning lots and lots of slang words.I liked it and I have already purchased the sequel Baby be mine. | 4.0 |
| 9495 | Loved it. Very intricate but easy to follow. Clayton is becoming a very interesting character like his father and I can't wait to see what he does next. | 5.0 |
| 9496 | This book had many twists and turns and spanned many years in the lives of the main characters. The ups and downs of marriages and how only love concord all in the end. | 5.0 |
| 9497 | I have the original edition of this book. This is the republished version but no real change in content. It is set up daily and uses SCripture as her spring board for praising God. Excellent tool ! Would highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 9498 | This book by Dr. Seuss and has the rhymes that kids would like. However, when I attempted to read it to my 3 year old great grandson, he soon said, "I don't like this book," and began looking for something else to do. It may well be that my reading did not portray the sounds that the poetry suggests. Or it may have been that others had already read this book to him, and he was ready to find other things to occupy his time. This is a typical Dr. Seuss work, and I recommend it for young children. | 5.0 |
| 9499 | Just started using this exercise book and being a 30 year old woman, I found the exercises not only easy to use but am noticing faster results than my old regimen at the gym where I was using a lot of equipments. I have more time being able to do them at home which is a big plus in my busy schedule. | 5.0 |
| 9500 | I've made a few recipes from this book since I got it and all of them have been very good. The english muffins turned out great. I'm a killer of yeasted products so this came as a complete and wonderful surprise for me. I also made a chocolate cookie recipe (I forget the name off hand) and they were great too. I look forward to delving deeper into it to find some other new stuff to make. | 4.0 |
| 9501 | As the owner of an appreciatively loving dog, previously rescued from a puppy mill, I knew I had to have this book when I saw it was written from the dog’s perspective. I believe our canine friends have much to teach us, and in this way the author did not disappoint me. I enjoyed the book, especially after watching my own dog single out hurting people and pay special attention to an ill family member.Mark has certainly caught that quality in creating the character of Wrigley, the mixed-breed “house dog” who tells the story about life in an assisted living facility. This book provides an appreciative look at a dog’s world without excessively endowing Wrigley with human characteristics.In this way, Mark Asher seems to know dogs, but what really “ails” Mark is that he has scarcely a nodding acquaintance with grammar.Case in point #1: “he felt badly...” Really? Was his sense of touch incorrect or improper? When the verb to feel is used to describe an emotion, it requires a subjective complement instead of an adverb. The adverb badly describes the verb, not the pronoun he. If Mark wanted to describe how he was feeling emotionally, the appropriate word is bad. To his discredit, Mark repeatedly makes this mistake.Case in point #2: “he was doing alright...” Impossible! The English language contains no such word as alright. Maybe that’s how it’s pronounced in casual speech, but the proper expression involves two words, which are all right. As in Case #1, I can accept Mark’s using alright in a quoted speech by one of his less-than-accurate characters, but not in his own narrative.Perhaps there were no books on grammar for Wrigley to read at his assisted living home, but Mark should know better. Since this is his first attempt at fiction, he would do well to acquire an English grammar. Used copies of the Harbrace Handbook are available on line for only a penny (an excellent investment).Am I being picky? Yes, but anyone who aspires to succeed must learn to use the tools of the trade. The essential tools of a writer are words, so finding and using the right word is a basic requirement. Far too many good stories are buried beneath the quagmire of poor grammar, and the author’s love for dogs deserves better grammar to describe it. | 3.0 |
| 9502 | I got this book for my sister who has two young children. One is two years old and has asthma which has been keeping her up at night. She always looks so tired and I've been trying to convince her to get professional help with no avail. This book did the trick as it was a short easy read and she's a busy mom. It had a lot of great techniques which she told me she's been trying out. It answers a lot of questions that I think all parents have, the amount of sleep they really need, how much sleep infants need, are their problems with their own child's sleep, how can they get their baby to sleep when they wake up crying. I recommend this book if you're looking for such solutions and aren't prepared to read countless textbooks or studies and just want honest tips from another parent that has been there and tested it herself. | 5.0 |
| 9503 | I loved this book Anyone who knows her and watches her TV program will like it It is just like she appears on TV | 5.0 |
| 9504 | I enjoyed this book immensely. Thank you Jan Peterson, for recommending it to me. Reading it was a great way to pass snowy days. | 5.0 |
| 9505 | It comes to a thrilling conclusion. I enjoyed the Vaccination series from beginning to end. Mr. Tomasso has really honed his storytelling skills and the progression shows in every book. He managed to develop a strong story in the middle of all that action packed chaos that focuses on a father's love for his children. That story line holds true throughout and it’s what really made the series for me. There's plenty of bloodcurdling intensity to match the quality and care give to character development. A great end to a great series. | 5.0 |
| 9506 | It is a different style book from HM Ward. It was truly refreshing so if you want to read something light with a touch of suspense, this is the series fir you. I truly enjoyed! | 5.0 |
| 9507 | An eBook was provided via NetGalley for an honest review. YA with a bit of the paranormal, this book is suitable for anyone 12+ and above.Every year, I get a flu shot. Every year. So far, it has not affected me adversely. In fact, it has helped cut down the number of days and alleviate the intensity of the flu symptoms when I do get it.Twenty two teenagers from the Bloomberg High School thought the same thing. Nothing would happen, right? They were wrong. They were prepared for possible headaches, sore arms, possible slight fever. They were not prepared to hear everyone - telepathically. So now they know everyone's secret, what everyone was thinking. That would be perfect, right?Don't Even Think About It is funny, sarcastic, revealing, poignant and engrossing. Be prepared to get immersed in teenage insecurities, angst, crushes, young love and betrayal.Forced to band together to deal with their new sensitivity, personalities who would normally not band together suddenly find themselves as part of a tight knit group. Preconceived notions and biases are slowly broken down as the group find themselves working together for support and understanding. Sarah Mlynowski cleverly develops different plot points as she explores how this new talent influences relationships and decisions. Do you know that saying ... about being careful what you wish for? Well, these high school teenagers find out the hard way what it truly means.Life as they know has undeniably changed for the Bloomberg 22, and they will eventually be called to make a decision about their future. What will they do?Don't Even Think About It is a quick read. I found the story engaging and entertaining that I finished reading the book in two days. It is suitable for preteens and young adults. The book was well edited, skillfully told by the author. If you are looking for a quick light read, pick up this book. You won't regret it. | 4.0 |
| 9508 | Author was inspired by Nicholas Sparks' "The Notebook"... and this (his first novel) is darn good! I couldn't put it down. There were moments when I was moved to tears. Other times I was laughing. Nice job Mr. Cole! | 5.0 |
| 9509 | The disappearance of a small child and the traditional structure of upstairs and downstairs collide in this Neo-Gothic tale shrouded in mystery and hidden secrets. Tyringham Park takes the reader into the complicated hive of the fictional ancestral Irish estate of the Blackshaw family where the staff may charm guests with obedience and structure but conceals behind closed doors sinister thoughts, poisonous gossip and dark resentment. Immediately the novel opens with the disappearance of the Park's darling little miss, the confusion that follows leads the reader to be marched from each station introducing them to each member of personnel and their whereabouts at the time of the child's disappearance. The observer soon becomes privy to the complicated relationships of those who share the prominent walls of Tyringham Park, the facade of privilege and status quickly falls and the misery and pettiness is exposed that reveals that something is horribly wrong within this grand house.The mystery continues to deepen and July 1917 soon becomes the 1920's, 1930's and finally the 1940's as the story follows the lives of those left behind to pick up the scattered memories of the lost Blackshaw child and the story travels from Ireland to the Australian outback and back again with swatches of time lapses and flashbacks to the history and origins of certain characters. Tyringham Park confronts many different subjects and depending on the reader may enjoy this twisted dramatic story of what happens behind closed doors of those seen born with silver spoons in their mouths.In the end this reader was somewhat disappointed. I sorely wanted to love this Gothic inspired read but found this novel was a little overly seasoned with predictable and unrealistic drama. Although the novel shined at certain points and I loved the complicated relationships that dominated the characters and the daring venturing into certain taboo topics; there was just something that overall lacked in the delivery of the eras the reader was shown and the presence of foreshadowing revealed numerous major points too early in the novel. Still Tyringham Park provided an interesting experience that I would recommend for those readers who love a historical fiction novel that takes drama to another level and blends mystery and complex relationships with the magnetic aristocratic world of former eras.*I would like to thank Atria Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and enjoy Tyringham Park | 3.0 |
| 9510 | “Every time I let you get too close, I end up losing everything.”This read grabs you from all sides. There is as intricately woven mystery of a missing child that brings Kate back to where she lost her brother to an abduction and murder while she was indulging in a teenage romance. However, Kate and Tommy are NOT kids anymore. They’ve both suffered through the years as the result of that one night. Both are determined to remain professional and away from each other. The flame between them doesn’t care about their desires to stay apart. When they finally give in a little, that flame explodes into an extremely steamy, borderline erotic romance.I loved this story! Tommy and Kate are on fire and you so want them to move forward together, even if you’re not sure if they can.“And by her man, are you referring to yourself, big guy?”While investigating the disappearance of Tricia, they discover more about themselves and choices they made and choices that were made for them. Tricia’s story dredges up so many painful memories for both of them.I thoroughly enjoyed the mystery as much as the romance. Yes, towards the end, I had figured out the abductor. Personally, I like a story that leaves enough clues that you work a mystery with the investigators. Even knowing the identity, still left a huge surprise at the end!A must read for all romance suspense readers! | 4.0 |
| 9511 | I really loved these characters so much. Max and Olivia are so good together. I really was mad at olivias parents though. They never even gave poor Max a chance. They really pissed me off to tell you the truth. This was a great read. | 4.0 |
| 9512 | I first read Blackberry Wine shortly after it was published and enjoyed a second reading.It is slow moving and doesn't have a deep plot, but the prose and the sensual feel of the language is beautiful.Worth reading if you enjoy the literary end of popular fiction. | 3.0 |
| 9513 | If you want to learn how to harmonise with your horse and with nature itself, then Mark is one horseman who can help. | 5.0 |
| 9514 | The plot was well thought out and keeps giving you twists that you don't see coming. The prosecuting attorney calls in Jake to handle the case for him because he was to close to the situation to handle it himself. This is an adult plot so if you have young children this is not for them. There are numerous twists that makes you change your mind on who did it as the plot moves along. I had it figured out about 7/8 through the book. I did enjoy it, the lawyer detective star was also an X Dolphin line backer who had retired. | 3.0 |
| 9515 | Joe hill is indeed very creative, this is a very imaginative story. at the beginning it's quite fun trying to guess how the stories will tie together. Still it's a little too long, I think some parts could've been left out and the story could've been condensed better but I'm not a writer or editor and I did, fit the most part, enjoy reading this book. By the way, I really liked the references to his other books in it, mentioning the tree house of the mind and the guy who thought his spirit inhabited his favorite suit, also the subtle nod to his mother, naming the fbi agent character Tabitha. Well played sir, I love Easter eggs. | 4.0 |
| 9516 | In love with this series. I love books that make you want to read more and more of the adventures encountered in the series. | 5.0 |
| 9517 | I absolutely loved the stories, the love between everyone is so real. I love reading books in order and having them all in one book was great. The sex scenes were hot & steamy!! | 5.0 |
| 9518 | have found all his books interesting and entertaining | 4.0 |
| 9519 | This book is yet another profound read from Ted Dekker. He knows how to grab your attention from the beginning and keeps reeling you in. | 5.0 |
| 9520 | It's always interesting to me to see how sanitized, isolated, and insulated people have become over the last few years. Very few children really have the chance to get out into the dirt, the trees, the ponds, or the world outside of their organized activities. This book speaks to the need for people to get back to flipping over rocks to see who lives underneath them, to walk around a pond and watch the frogs jump, or to poke around in a mud puddle and see what pops up. This is an excellent companion to "Last Child in the Woods". and "Into the Field". | 5.0 |
| 9521 | A story about a family a tradition and the changes that have taken place in NYC's Ma and Pa stores. I totally enjoyed learning about the Russ family, their closeness, loyalty and dedication, and devotion to the family business. The recipes were wonderful as were the conversations behind the counter, as especially those who worked a cash business could understand. This book's most redeeming quality is authenticity. Read it and then grab a bagel and a schmeer with a slice of herring! | 5.0 |
| 9522 | Tony Hillerman has a magical gift for describing the beautiful Southwest while telling an intriguing story. Having visited this area many times I am taken back to those visits while I get to enjoy a great mystery and learn a little more of Navajo lore. Great fun | 5.0 |
| 9523 | I read this first Jack Reacher novel after reading six subsequent books, and was truly amazed with how quickly Lee Child developed his Reacher character. I'm sorry that I didn't read this one first so that I would have understood early on more of the Reacher history-----but no matter, this book like all the rest of Reacher series, was an overnighter and well worth the loss of sleep!! | 4.0 |
| 9524 | I am a visual learner. This book is colorful, easy to understand and a great resource. Also compared to the retail store prices, the price I found on Amazon was unbelievable | 5.0 |
| 9525 | Not all of the birds that are in this book are to my taste, but I got some good general information. I went on and made some original designs, so the book was helpful, and fun to look at. | 4.0 |
| 9526 | These are an awesome set of books, very well written. They are originally written as web books so the chapters are very short and there are several grammatical errors but neither of those facts ever took away from how much I love them. These are right up the with the wearing the cape series. If you like the superhero genre read these. | 5.0 |
| 9527 | Francine Rivers has a fantastic way to weave a story right into your heart. This is the second book I have read by her, and it did not disappoint at all. This story was tragically beautiful about Dynah Carters, who deals with rape, pregnancy, and the pressure of getting an abortion. Her life drastically alters after she is attacked near school grounds, and the result of how that horrible incident affects her life and her choices after that.Resulting from the horrific event, she becomes pregnant and is placed in a predicament by the people who love her: to get an abortion. This book shows you how Dynah deals with her own decision, not one that she feels others have forced her into, and how by her own choice, she soon starts to heal from the pains of the past. She also learns that even through this, God has not abandoned her to suffer alone and that even through a tragic event, something beautiful can come from it.This book is definitely worth checking out, but at the same time, it will be hard to read through, and I will/am only recommending this book to those who can handle topics of rape and abortion. | 5.0 |
| 9528 | This was a Valdemar tale with a difference, but we arrive at a satisfying ending, as we usually do with a Mercedes Lackey story. | 5.0 |
| 9529 | I have read so many books by this author and have never once been disappointed. Her characters are tempting, sexy and her stories are addictive. I believe the title gives you an idea of what this story involves and let me just say that once you pick this book up you won't be able to put it down. Now you just have to read it for yourself to see what I'm hinting at. | 5.0 |
| 9530 | I read this book in High School and instantly fell in love with it. Unfortunately it was stolen; so when I came across the title again there was no question about if I would purchase it a second time! | 5.0 |
| 9531 | I am new to canning, have about eight books so far and this one is one of my very best faves. It uses Pomona pectin when using pectin, some recipes use the 'cook and wait' method( w/o pectin). I like that many of the recipes allow you to use 4 oz. or pint jars in the recipe mixture. Sometimes I like making smaller jars to give away, and other times it is practical to use the larger half-pint or pint jars. I love the gastrique recipes in here, I made the Lemon gastrique and blackberry gastrique, man oh man, delish. Love to drizzle some over my Greek yogurt. YUM. Made a cranberry molasses that works well to pour over yogurts and cakes as well. Many unusual recipes and the usual suspects alike are in here. Sweet and Savory alike. | 5.0 |
| 9532 | Fast paced, not a slow portion in the entire book. Not too much romance, just the right amount. Action scenes believable. Characters are great. | 5.0 |
| 9533 | Pretty amazing for a first novel to be so accomplished in characterization and dialogue. At first, I thought the protagonist, Sully looked like a cliche: the damaged anti-hero detective, but he surpassed that very quickly. I won't hesitate to grab tucker's next one whenever it comes along. | 5.0 |
| 9534 | Contact Series was pretty awesome,it kept me thinking about what would happen next. I would hope the Authors would continue on with it.The first time I have read these authors and can't wait to read more books by them either together or separate. Thanks | 5.0 |
| 9535 | It is so refreshing as a historical romance fan to find a new author that you adore. It is like finding a precious gem. I enjoyed Miss Molly Robbins Designs a Seduction so much I didn't want it to end. Molly is an inspiring heroine, with wit and a good head on her shoulders and a dream of having her own dressmaking shop. Carver, our hero has been living for quite a few years with Molly underfoot as his sister's maid, and no one is more shocked than he when he actually misses her presence in his home. They have a connection. She knows him better than others to even predicting his needs before he voices them. When she flees her wedding and asks him for a loan for her business he cannot think beyond keeping her at all costs in his life. This is a brilliant story that will hold your interest effortlessly. Ms. Fresina brings just the right amount of wit, banter and passion to mix up a lovely romance you will miss when you finish. Miss the characters, and all that is her writing style. I promptly bought every other book she has written. You will love this book. It's a keeper. | 5.0 |
| 9536 | 3.5 StarsFirst off, I’m going to say I really enjoyed the first book in this series, Axel. It had me hooked early on with a very emotional scene, so I was really excited to read this next one. The intro to Cage isn’t quite at the same level, though. It’s almost an extension of the first book because it begins just before the wedding for Izzy and Axel, but told from the POV of the new couple who would take center stage. I was happy to see the other two get their happy ending, but it sort of diluted the effect for seeing Melissa and Cage meet. Then when they did it was a sort of insta-lust with only a bit of struggle to hold back on the part of Melissa.Mostly, I had to slug through until almost halfway through the book until a real plot beyond the romance emerged. Now this is just me, but I need the external plot to help build suspense and see what the characters are made of. There was only the slightest hints of it until that point, but once it kicked off, it really made the book so much more intense. I was really invested and wanted to see how things went. The story still isn’t quite as dramatic as the novel for Axel, but there is still some emotional scenes and some that really touched me.I liked Cage and his need to protect those he cares about. He can be so sweet. Melissa comes off as a bit too cocky about her looks in the beginning, but on the flip side I appreciated her ability to stick up for herself. This definitely set her apart from the previous heroine, Izzy, because she was so much stronger and tough. I grew to really appreciate her quick ability to see reason and not make silly assumptions without thinking things through first. The romance between her and Cage was rather fast, but that happens in real life and people do make it work. The author managed to convince me the couple was legit in their feelings and not many writers can do that with such a fast pace to getting to love.All in all, I enjoyed this book. I’d give the first half three stars and the second half four stars, rounding it out to 3.5. For those who enjoy good contemporary romances, I definitely recommend giving this series a try. I’ll be picking the next book up for sure!Note- I received a free ecopy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. | 3.0 |
| 9537 | Another Sinner gets his story. This time it was about Eric, the drummer. It follows the 3 stories before it as being a great read! I love this series! | 4.0 |
| 9538 | I would recommend this book. A simple story about family, love, friendship, death, and survival. The characters were real. The theme of the story was caring and reaching out to others. A couple of love relationships based on friendship. Perfect summer reading. | 5.0 |
| 9539 | Very easy beach read. Quick and enjoyable. Will read the rest if the series and look for more titles by her | 5.0 |
| 9540 | I love this story as do all the kids I have ever read it to! Like the board book for younger kids. | 5.0 |
| 9541 | I bought this kindle edition because i am a dyed-in-the-wool atheist, and enjoy reading literature that supports my viewpoint - helps for cogent arguments with believers. The author presents text to show what Christians are taught to believe, then coherently uses reason and logic to display why the Bible story is nonsense.The text shows some grammatical errors, but I put that down to 'typesetting', as it doesn't spoil the narrative. | 4.0 |
| 9542 | Julz now known as Samantha is after vengeance and is out for blood. There was only one thing I didn't like about this book is there was no where near enough of it - I wanted more, so much more and will be eagerly awaiting the next book due in Feb. I cannot wait to see where this goes. | 4.0 |
| 9543 | I loved this story & read it in one night. A little fantasy with a believable story line. It's a page turner so get comfy & enjoy! I love that you're not left on a huge cliff hanger like some series. | 5.0 |
| 9544 | It was non-stop action with twists and turns and a drool over hot guy on every page. I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE this series. You will not be disappointed. It's a totally original story idea which that in itself is one of the best things about it. but it is also really well written with wonderfully developed characters in each book and they each continue to grow and mature. I can NOT wait for June to get here so I can read the next one. | 5.0 |
| 9545 | Ready to follow the adventures of Mat as he begins a holy quest to save Mankind? Compelling characters and detailed descriptions make this quest stand out. The read is a delightful mix of modern voice and historic events make this book suitable for a wide range of readers. Be sure to note this is part one and you will have to wait for successive books to complete your journey with Mat and his compatriots. This is a superb beginning to a well-written series. | 5.0 |
| 9546 | I had to buy these books. I read the first one and fell inlove with what she was trying to do in them. I love disney and that just made it so much better :3 | 4.0 |
| 9547 | It takes awhile to really get into this book. Wally Lamb is not big on plot, but his characters are always engaging and his writing is just so darned good. We Are Water is the first Wally Lamb book I've ever been tempted to give up on, but by the time I was a quarter of the way through it I was really happy I'd stuck around. Beautiful novel. | 5.0 |
| 9548 | I loved this story. I loved how original the plot was and how different. I can't wait to read more by this author and see what other type of unique story lines she has to share with us. | 5.0 |
| 9549 | Sophie Kinsella's books are light and fun, but hook you in. Sleeping Arrangements is no different. An easy to read book with delightful characters. | 4.0 |
| 9550 | Received an ARC for review.Oh, Lynda Aicher does not disappoint. I've been so looking forward to Mistress V's story. Holden was absolutely perfect for her. We got to see all the rest of the Den peeps including a new baby. Now we have to wait till September for Noah's HEA and with her? very interesting. I wouldn't mind having a couple more stories with his teammates Walters and Grenich. | 4.0 |
| 9551 | I have read a number of Jordan's books and seem to either really like them or hate them .No middle ground. Thankfully this was one I really enjoyed. The Lyon books are still my all time favorite but this one is a close second. Mature writing and dialog. Believable story and characters. I could feel the connection and emotions from the main couple. She still needs an editor but the story was good. | 4.0 |
| 9552 | I thouroughly enjoyed reading this book. I thought Labor Day was well written as well as easy to follow. What a delight. | 4.0 |
| 9553 | What a powerfully told story. What a strong boy, overcoming such insurmountable odds to live. I am crushed to think of the poor people who lived (and died) during this time of deceit and lies. | 5.0 |
| 9554 | Especially interesting for anyone who loves fine art and antiques as I do. Many unexpected twists and turns which takes the reader to many cities and countries with fascinating personalities. I found the time spent on drugs off putting, but otherwise this is a good read. | 4.0 |
| 9555 | I was hesitant to even start a book about teenagers and cancer but so glad I did. This is one of those books you find yourself thinking of again and again. It is poignant and heart wrenching to be sure, but so thoroghly provocative it remains active in your scope of humanity. Mainly you will smile. ..and smile. ..and smile some more. Now and then you can't help but laugh out loud....just don't tell anyone around you that you're reading a book about three teenagers dying of cancer. Note ,too, this is fiction. | 5.0 |
| 9556 | I enjoyed this book. This was the first time I read Laura Drewry. Her characters were likable and realistic. The story was simple and sweet with heartfelt moments. And although it's tame, being without an steamy scenes, it was a very enjoyable book. | 5.0 |
| 9557 | As a fantasy writer, I'm always searching for the perfect name. Medieval names, in particular, can be difficult to find, especially for women. This book had a great list for both male and female names. I liked how DiPastena took the time to indicate when a name was most popular or going out of fashion or restricted to a particular culture. The only reason I didn't give this book five stars is because I would have found it even more helpful if the author had included name translations since I prefer giving characters names that sum up their character, highlight an important aspect of or ideal behind the character, or is ironic. It's a great resource for medieval names and aids in determining whether a name will make your character part of the crowd or the odd duck out, but if you want to know the meaning behind the names, you'll have to compare it with medieval name sites (such as Behind the Name). | 4.0 |
| 9558 | Now you probably want to hear about the book. In short, I loved it. It was fast-paced, full of wit and suspense. Each character came with their own baggage, their own horrors, that they had to face. Justine was my favorite. She was a real hero in this story, pulling folks together, leading the way when the path was not clear. At first I didn’t care for Donald the writer. He was a bit of a dick. But then we get a peek at his deepest horror and shame and I think my heart cracked a little for him. After that, I liked him quite a bit. Mark was also a favorite as he faced a professional quandary as a war correspondent – what to publish and what to delete, how much truth to tell?I liked that not everyone survived (because I do find it unrealistic when all the good guys survive a paranormal attack of some sort). The pacing was good (never a dull moment). And the mix of people was great – various sizes, various skin tones, single, paired up, widowed, etc. The ending was more upbeat than the other two Lorn books I have read, so that was unexpected for me (but I liked it!). I really enjoyed that the characters had to go through some tough crap, face it, makes friends with it, and then they could attempt to come out the other side. Nothing was just given to the good guys.I’ve now read three Lord books and quite enjoyed each one. This one did not disappoint and may have been even more enjoyable because it was an audiobook and I could listen as I worked.Narration: Glen Marcum was an excellent fit for this audiobook. He infused the story with tension, tenderness, pissed-offness, etc. as needed. Edward Lorn writes well, and Glen Marcum did a great job of giving those characters a voice. I especially like his voices for Lyle and for Justine. Oh, and Trevor (who sounded stoned throughout the book). | 4.0 |
| 9559 | I really liked this book! I'm starting to drink a smoothie everyday just as I wake-up and it giving me a lot more energy and vitality! All the recipes on this book sound very tasty, I highly recommend you to give it a read!!! | 5.0 |
| 9560 | If you enjoy paranormal stories, this is a good one. Enjoyed the main characters, story line was suspenseful with a surprise ending. | 5.0 |
| 9561 | The story line is different from many other Nora Roberts novels. It is a mystery as well as romantic and the characters are well defined. I liked this book and would recommend it . | 4.0 |
| 9562 | "The Little White Horse" is a fantasy novel for pre-teens and adults by the always surprising Elizabeth Goudge. Originally published by the University of London Press in 1946, with glorious illustrations by C. Walter Hodges, it is the enchanting story of second chances not only for 13 year-old orphan, Maria Merryweather, who is every bit as spirited as Anne of Green Gables fame, but also Miss Heliotrope and other adults who have lost the love of their lives through personal faults and family vendettas. This edition does not have Hodges's illustrations, but it retains the enchanting plot and wholly original characters like Marmaduke Scarlet, Wiggins, and Loveday Minette.NOTE: I was searching for a horse story as a birthday present for my daughter who adores all things horses. The little white horse has a very small, but pivotal role in the plot--unlike other classic and beloved horse stories like Walter Farley's "Black Stallion" or "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry.Pair with the delightful movie, "Secret of Moonacre". | 5.0 |
| 9563 | I was on the fence about the The Alpha Men's Secret Club series i almost stopped reading it at the first book of the series first couple chapter but boy am i glad i didn't it is a great read everyone of them . I am not like most i try not to give to much about the book away cause i want you to buy and experience it for yourself. If i have taken my time write a review and backing a author like Dawn Steele then i want experience the ride like i did and what a great ride people she is a awesome writer and yes i used the word awesome lol . ok here we go in this series you have a crush on your professor,shapeshifters, these are very erotic book as well but have a awesome story line there i go again with the word,there are tears,heartbreak,infatuation,little bdsm ,love,doubt,a beautiful woman trying to learn how to love herself for who she is not what everyone think she should be I am now a very avid fan of Dawn Steele you cant go wrong buying one of her books. MUST READ KATE and RUST STORY. | 5.0 |
| 9564 | When the going gets tough, the Garcia girls get tougher…As a rookie cop in Vineyard, Texas, Maddy Castillo—war widow, single mom, and the oldest of the five Garcia girls—is not exactly flush with cash. But her money problems are nothing compared to the trouble that starts when she’s framed for the murder of an obnoxious drunk.Lucky for Maddy, the ghost of her dead sister and her three living sisters are on the scene to help. And help is exactly what Maddy needs—hardened criminals have descended on Vineyard, and one of them has lost a prized possession that turns out to be a treasure worth killing for.Dollycas’s ThoughtsI couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book and thankfully NetGalley shortened that time just a bit. I love the Garcia sisters. especially Tessa! Just because she is dead doesn’t mean she can’t help catch a killer. This time Maddy is the only one that can see and hear her because she is the sister that is in trouble.Again these sisters rally together, this time to find out who is framing Maddy for murder. Maddy is the newest member of the Vineyard police force but when a prisoner is murdered on her watch, with her gun, she is quickly suspended until her name is cleared. Maddy’s sister just happens to be married to the head of the Vineyard’s Police Department. He begs the girls to let the police handle the situation but they just can’t keep from getting right in the middle of the investigation.Lipperman has created wonderful characters. Maddy, Lainey, Kate, Deena and Tessa have that true sister relationship. They don’t always get along or agree with each other but when one of them is in trouble they come together, one even from her “eternal peace” to help. I love love the little digs they send each other and Tessa is hilarious. Maddy filters some of her words as she relays to the others what was said.She has also written a very complex mystery, framing a cop isn’t easy. The story is full of so many twists and turns some even get turned inside out. It was fun following the clues. There were more than a few surprises. The investigation even brings in an investigator from out of town that ends up renting a room from Maddie….This story is soooooo goooooood!!!!!!We continue to learn more and more about these sisters. I am really excited for what happens next. What or who will bring Tessa back for another visit? Only the author knows but I can’t wait to find out!! | 5.0 |
| 9565 | In Reckoning, Silver Blackthorn, our main character, lives in Martindale, a small village hundreds of miles north of Windows, the new English capital. At age sixteen, Silver takes the Reckoning, a coming-of-age test to decide her place in society. In these uncertain times, no one really knows what happens to the teenagers who disappear into Windsor castle. As soon as Silver sets foot inside, she becomes trapped in a world of suspicion and fear, unable to choose who to trust, or who to fear.Silver, like most girls in dystopian literature, is a free spirit. She doesn’t think the way the rest of society does, and she’s not too fond of how society decides things for her. Her best friend is named Colt – I love that name – and she constantly pushes the line of what she can and can’t do. When she gets sent inside Windsor castle along with the other Offerings, she learns the real mening of freedom and choice. She goes through a lot of character development throughout the book, and I loved reading her journey.Reckoning was a decent read, but it felt like a mix of Divergent and The Selection. It didn’t have a lot of originality. I didn’t mind that much that the setting didn’t sound original, but I had hoped the plot would offer more originality. The writing was simplistic, and there’s no lyrical prose to speak of. The book has potential though, and it’s definitely a fun read, and a good start to a series I hope offers more originality in its sequel. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 9566 | A very different story. I like Don and the way love changes his behaviour. Can a person with this disorder change voluntarily? I think that's part of the fiction. it's a condition and not their choice, in my opinion, although I only read a little about it thanks to this book. | 5.0 |
| 9567 | Other reviewers have covered the mystery and the romance angles, so I'll skip those parts--which were excellent, in my opinion.You know what I loved the most about this book, the thing that sets it above most of the books I've read lately? It's the heart of the thing, and Ronnie Ingels is the heart. Despite the fact that her job often brings her nose to nose with the worst in human nature, Ronnie still has room to like and trust her fellow man. And despite the differences between her home culture and the culture into which she's dunked in the course of the story, she doesn't come off superior or aloof. She's open to being charmed, and because of that, she charms the reader. If Ronnie had had a different outlook on life, she could have seen the natives as ignorant savages rather than as decent people.The author's bio says she lives in NYC (I forget which part) and, as this is my first Chillemi, I was a bit worried about how she'd present Texas and Texans, so often the butt of hateful jokes. But I worried for naught, because the author brought forward the best--Hoot, Bertha, Thunder, hospitality, innocence, optimism--as well as the worst. I won't name the worst characters, because this is a mystery, after all. Suffice it to say that someone has done murder, and murder in support of other, more profitable crimes. So the criminals exhibit selfishness, greed, dishonesty, and downright cold-heartedness. Still, there are more good, lovable characters than there are despicable ones, and I like that. A whole lot.Rumor has it that there will be more stories for Ronnie and the adorable Dawson Hughes, and let me tell you that I will be on board for those, too. | 5.0 |
| 9568 | I am only halfway through this book but look forward to finishing it. It held my interest from the very beginning. I love a book I don't want to put down! | 5.0 |
| 9569 | The narrator is dry, but the story line is great. Good plot as well. Wish it had been written with more feeling. | 3.0 |
| 9570 | Scholarly, Enlightening, Educational, Mysticism, Profound and Intriguing are some of the words that best describe Author Stanislaw Kapuscinski’s book, “The Key to Immortality.”I have always been an avid reader of The Gospel of Thomas and am constantly in search of books that capture my attention and teach me in the process, especially as they pertain to different Gospels. The Key to Immortality accomplishes both those avenues in a compelling manner that by far outweighs other books discussing the same Gospel.While I am no theologian by any means, I do consider myself to be very profuse and knowledgeable with topics surrounding the bible, especially the New Testament. Most books I have read are cumbersome and not easy to read which don’t flow well. Perhaps it’s because I am a layperson thatis why I have not had much luck finding a book in this genre that truly captivates me from the start. That was not the case with “The Key to Immortality.” In this book the pages flowed effortlessly and for me I felt as if the words were written in away that everyone could understand and appreciate.Each of the 114 Logia discussed will present a different turn and outlook on things that will take your breath away and have an impact on how you view not only the Gospel of Thomas, but also your own life.In closing this book was mind-blowing experience that I was happy to discuss and add to my library. I rate it 5 stars!Correction from my last review. I just noticed I used the word, "novel" a few times which would mean this work is fiction, which it is not and was an error on my end. I am reposting to that folks reading this review do not miss out on this amazing read that will last the test of time and have an amazing impact on your life. | 5.0 |
| 9571 | This guy is fantastic, has a lot of common sense! We need him as President! I recommend that everyone read his books, all of them and see what education can do for us all. | 5.0 |
| 9572 | I enjoyed it. I thought it was well written, but didn't't understand the main character's insecurity; however, that's my problem. It was a good tale. | 3.0 |
| 9573 | I enjoyed all three volumes of Jennifer Worth's books. I wish that there were more. She is a great story teller. I am a fan of the tv series,and the books give deeper insights into the people and characters. Bravo! | 5.0 |
| 9574 | A solid effort. I enjoyed the premise and detail of the initial chaos. The plot was somewhat simplistic. It's definitely worth reading! | 4.0 |
| 9575 | This is an extremely intelligent, comprehensive book about the human behavior we call narcissism. You might see a parent in there, you might see a friend or relationship, you might even see yourself. Payson is a generous writer, a clear communicator, and I'm sure this book has helped thousands of people. Highly recommend. | 5.0 |
| 9576 | This is one interesting sequel to The Academy. I sure hope that Asa grows more secure and not be so timid and scared to do things that he needs to get done to save others. The story is full of action and twists. I can't wait to read book three. Keep writing. | 5.0 |
| 9577 | The story of three orphan train riders sent west ca 1850's is one of personal triumph and tragedy. The story itself held my attention; I couldn't put it down. My only criticism I'd make is that of poor grammar, spelling, and word usage. These errors detract from the flow of the dialogue. Otherwise I would have rated the book with five stars | 4.0 |
| 9578 | If you are a fan of Michelle's work you are not going to want to miss this one! The story of Reese & Kennedy is a giant emotional rollercoaster that definitely takes you for a ride! There are several twist and turns and I found I did not want to put the book down! You feel the flames ignite between these characters and cheer them on! This is a must read! | 5.0 |
| 9579 | its a very long book, lots and lots of information, I read about half of it then donated it, its more of a reference book on a lot of subjects that would interest a women | 3.0 |
| 9580 | Excellent book. I will share it with others when I'm finished. I may look for other books from this author. | 5.0 |
| 9581 | I met Tom Tierney many years ago. He is a pleasant and engaging fellow and more than happy to talk to aspiring artists. Here he tackles the fashions of the Medieval period with fine line drawings and brief notes. I especially like the way he depicts ALL classes of people during this period. The young, old, wealthy and peasant. If you are recreating period clothing for reenactment, stage or film, this book should be a part of your library. | 5.0 |
| 9582 | I loved this book. The pacing was wonderful, not too slow. The characters were well rounded and strong. I will definitely be reading more books by this author. | 4.0 |
| 9583 | Not Gourmet, just quick easy and tasty family style dinners, quite handy on my Kindle too, take it where every your kitchen may be. | 4.0 |
| 9584 | Half way through the book McCoy says "I'm a doctor not a diplomat" and I know I'm in the right book. In the heat of interstellar battle Kirk orders "Scotty give me more power" and Scotty says "I don't know if I have it but I'll find it".A straightforward star trek adventure: Klingon bad guy manipulates a war-weary planet to attract enterprise and Kirk so that he can take his revenge upon Kirk for past grievances.An interesting side story too where a woman (the commissioner) who is the product of a dysfunctional family has risen to a position of high authority ends up being driven by her repressed internal conflicts and acts out her self-destructive drives to near interstellar catastrophe.Good star trek and an interesting read. | 5.0 |
| 9585 | If you were looking to find the secrets of the super wealthy and learn how they became wealthy, read this book. Although it was written decades ago, the information is just as valuable today and comes straight from the ones who gave success meaning! | 5.0 |
| 9586 | This is not supposed to be scholarly, or a re-telling of Tolkien. It uses 21 characters from Tolkien (Legolas and Gimli are combined) as basis for a devotional. The devotional is designed for people who have read, and/or seen, _The Lord of the Rings_ and _The Hobbit_. The devotionals are short, about 5 or 6 pages each, and compare the Tolkien characters with a Bible character. There are questions for the reader's own life. There's some humor, and the book is designed for junior high, but can be read with profit by any older person interested in Tolkien, and willing to read some Bible with the Tolkien. Short, simple, but the lessons are important. Well done. | 5.0 |
| 9587 | Oh man, Dex you can climb in my bed any day!I adored all the characters in this book, especially all the men. I really laughed my ass off in this book.Dex is a bad ass but man could he be adorable!I only wished there was more detail involved in Trackers piercing.... :(I would give this book 10 stars if i could!And Faye you had me in stitches, love her! | 5.0 |
| 9588 | Great wait for next one. The wait will be excruciating. Really need to know how it all ends hurry up with the next one | 5.0 |
| 9589 | I have to admit that I had very little knowledge of Fibromyalgia until I’ve read this book. It’s quite difficult not to feel a little anxious of the disorder regardless of it being non – threatening. Can’t imagine myself going through such series of pains add to that the fact that people might not understand what I’m experiencing. The symptoms as outlined in the book are scary but the tests in which one can check to know if they are suffering of the disorder are really helpful. Goes the same for the recommended exercises and foods to eat and avoid. This book doesn’t aim to scare readers, that I acknowledge. It aims to educate. Highly recommended! | 5.0 |
| 9590 | My mom has used this book (literally to shreds) to teach all of my younger siblings, and I plan on using it for my children, as well. It's systematic, easy-to-understand, and builds from the basics so kids have a firm foundation to build off of. Dewey the Bookworm is cute without being insulting, and the little sayings are very encouraging for new readers, which can be very a very frustrating time. I wish this book had been around when I was learning to read! I would recommend it to anyone who's teaching someone to read, particularly if they're having trouble. | 5.0 |
| 9591 | I like the layout of these books. They are broken down to an entire 4 day week on one page. 4 short passages with 4 questions and a 1 page assessment test for the 5th day. I hope these are the types of questions on the new standardized test as the current FCAT test is worded in odd ways which is difficult for children whose brains are not developed yet, to understand. It will be good as extra work after school as it's short and to the point. | 4.0 |
| 9592 | Was a regular form of a quick read.Was pretty INTERTAINING.a little to young a read for me,but enjoyed somewhat.okay,I guess | 1.0 |
| 9593 | Colleen Masters has done a FANTASTIC job writing these books. And i cant wait to see what she does next!This 4th book is really great. I love each character. And Harrison hubba hubba... Lol.This book made me cry it hurts to lost someone you love. I can sympathize with Siena. But I can also be so excited and happy for her and Harrison for the new journey they are going to have.I've read these books since the first one came out. I can honestly say that I love them. and I LOVE these books. The good the bad and ugly. And I'm happy they finally got there happily ever after. But I'm going to miss them so much. i dont want this book to end. :( but we all have to say bye some day... bye Harrison & Siena I'm doing to miss you!Would I tell my friends about this book oh HELL YEAH I WOULD AND I DID THEY KNOW ALL ABOUT THIS SERIES.. This is a MUST READ. you won't be disappointedTHANK YOU COLLEEN MASTER FOR WRITING SUCH GREAT BOOKS,YOUR #1 FAN | 5.0 |
| 9594 | I enjoyed the cat, the main character and the action. This author will be added to my preferred author list. | 4.0 |
| 9595 | Mimi is just so much fun to read! Two To Tango is simply sexy fun! Sky & Charlie have great chemistry. Enjoy this! | 4.0 |
| 9596 | A story of love, dedication, and obsessive ambition. Makes you wonder if being the President of the USA would be a job anyone would really want. | 5.0 |
| 9597 | This is a great read. The return to Broslin Creek was great. The characters are like your neighbors and relatives. Can't wait for the next in the series. | 5.0 |
| 9598 | I love how honest Shellie Rushing Tomlinson is in this book.Finally!!! A book addressing all of the things that keep us bound up in “performing” the Christ-life but never experiencing Christ!With witty Southern humor and charm, Shellie addresses topics like:Admitting we don’t love Jesus like we should.Being afraid of what being totally committed to Christ looks like.Struggling in our personal devotional times and Bible study.And so much more!!!I had the opportunity to hear Shellie speak and I must say that I was most struck by her love for people and her genuine passion for Jesus. This book is a culmination of the overflow of that which she has experienced and sweet encouragement that we can experience it too!If you feel a little lost in your walk with Christ, if you feel a little dry, a little empty…if you’re wondering why others can experience Jesus in such a real way, but to you He just seems far away- DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK!!!! | 5.0 |
| 9599 | This book was great! Normally I read two or three books at once but this one I read by itself because it was so good. I never wanted to stop reading it because there was always, always and unexpected turn. Read it. It's amazing! | 5.0 |
| 9600 | This book was a page Turner for me. I to see how it would turn out. I will keep on the path of giving God my all not just my heart!! | 5.0 |
| 9601 | Loved it! Stephen King telling a story as only he can. Great characters, interesting locale. It's a quick read bit well worth it! | 5.0 |
| 9602 | I would like to say I made a mistake. The editing in the book was not as bad as I said. The word mansome was intended that way. I apologize to the author. Since I took away a point for the editing I gave it back because it wasn't a bad start to a series. Good luck with it :)I wanted to give this book a 5 in the worst way. but I couldn't. I don't know where to start. I really liked the story as a whole. I loved Leo the hero. Alpha ... HOT HOT HOT. His buddies Dalton and Roman not so bad either.The author had it set up so you could see things from the hero and heroine's side and I like that. Its just that the thoughts did not always match what came later in the book. It made you think one thing but it was another. Why would someone think " I can't tell her this because of this?" and later the thought wasn't even real? Avery, our heroine goes with her friend Piper to where her friends brother "Roman" works and meets Leo. President of a MC club. Leo is a super Alpha and Avery isn't sure how to deal with his ways. Not sure of my feeling for the heroine. She is the type that someone says" Don't stick your hand in there because a snake will bite" but she does it anyway and when she gets bit looks at you surprised. There is also something else going on beneath the surface that everyone around her is keeping secret and Avery doesn't know how long she can deal with not being told the truth. It is really the makings of a great story with a few fixes.The Really Bad Stuff::::The editing is horrible. The word "handsome" is misspelled "mansome" so many times I had to stop and think about its spelling before I typed it?? Words like soldier were "solider". Some sentences did not make sense because wrong words were used, so you had to reread them a couple times to get it or figure out who said what. Avery's last name was Delaney in one place and called Donnelly in another. I don't so much blame the author. I am getting the impression that they feel in selling us ebooks books at reduced prices that we get what we get..like first drafts. I bet the paperback if there is one doesn't read like this.If they fix up the editing I would 4.5 this book. | 4.0 |
| 9603 | Although a short guide you will find plenty of information about Bitcoins inside .From frequently asked questions like just what are Bitcoins and how are they used, how can you get them and more importantly how can you keep them safe. To more worldview question like how the offline world and governments are reacting to the use of Bitcoins as a virtual exchange currency. To finally a mass of web resources on Bitcoins you can find it all here. Well worth reading. | 5.0 |
| 9604 | The continued saga of Alice does not disappoint.It still a wonderfully well crafted spin on resident evil, all thats missing is the psionics. | 5.0 |
| 9605 | I've read all of Grafton's prior books, and this one is as good as most. It took me a little longer to finish than usual; maybe not a compelling page-turner, but a step above most writers of PI mysteries. | 5.0 |
| 9606 | AMAZING...OMG this book was awesome I couldn't put this book down...so much drama so much action...so much betrayal...I really wish the ending was a little more happy but the way it is I'd a lot more realistic I'm just a sucker for happy endings...kwan books always paint a picture and scenery got u to watch the movie in your head and get lost in it...I couldn't put this book down I was screaming with sharrell...I'm just happy major blood got what was coming to him but I would really like to know what is find happen to lil Gunn...maybe in another one of kwan books well c | 5.0 |
| 9607 | I really liked another serie by this author but I could not get into this book, too dark and sinister for my taste. did not even finish reading it. | 1.0 |
| 9608 | Unless you want to laugh at the ridiculousness of it all don't buy this. Thankfully I got this one for free but I should be paid for having read that. And before everyone gets up in arms telling me I have no right to trash anyone's work who was brave enough to publish l just have to quote this marvelous story and you will understand me: "her vaginal walls screeched" Yes, that's right, a direct quote. That does not sound like any woman's orgasm that I have ever read or heard about or experienced. That sounds painful. And the descriptions just get worse and worse. | 1.0 |
| 9609 | OMG Melissa has done it again! What a way to end this beautiful Love series!! Although I was really nervous going into the reading because it was my first M/M book...I was beautifully surprised! This book is powerfully written! It completely captures you and doesn't let go until the very end! Not all stories have beautiful lessons woven throughout it's pages, but this one does....love is unconditional and available to all!! Warning however, LOTS of Kleenex is needed! I love Melissa Collins and her stories! Please read her books...I promise you will not be disappointed!! | 5.0 |
| 9610 | Another great book from a new author. I just finished his first book " Breakthrough " and immediately ordered this one. Hope he soon writes more | 5.0 |
| 9611 | 3.5 StarsWitchstruck is book 1 in Victoria Lamb's The Tudor Witch Trilogy. It is very well written and set during the Tudor era.Political tensions, power struggles, religion, and magic are all present as Protestants under Queen Mary's rule are forced to covert to Catholicism or be tried for treason and burnt to death.The story is presented by Meg as she serves the exiled Princess Elizabeth. Meg is also trying to hide that she is a witch while at the same time practicing her craft and discovering her emerging powers.The story picks up when a priest and his apprentice Alejandro arrive at Woodstock Palace.From there the story involves many betrayals, accusations, losses, and a building romance. Meg is loyal but not always smart.I really liked WITCHSTRUCK. For a story with such a great plot line I really expected to love it but I didn't connect with the characters as well as I should have. I am interested in the story enough to continue on to book two and I am hoping the Meg grows more as a character and that connection I am looking for takes place.My Book Source: PublisherI received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. | 3.0 |
| 9612 | Many of us who are old enough to remember the TV movie about this understand it was a little distorted. However many people have read the true account of this occurrence and will enjoy this version very much. I liked the book and wish it could have had a little more in depth treatment of the main characters, but time and memory is quickly fading away the actual happenings of WW2. My parents are both dead, my uncles and many of my neighbors, and history is quickly forgetting the courage of that generation and the sacrifice made. When this generation is completely gone what will happen to these stories? Thank you Stephan Talty for writing this story. | 5.0 |
| 9613 | This story takes place mostly in a small town in the Napa Valley of California. An enjoyable and well-paced story that held my interest all the way through. I enjoyed the main and sub characters, who felt very real, and I found them to have depth. The very quirky and loveable secondary character, Patty, added a lot to this story. The ending, for me, was not predictable. If you enjoy romance, ballet and children, this is a good choice. | 3.0 |
| 9614 | An easy read and if you read the da vinci code you can see a lot of similarities. Not that that takes away from the book I could barely put it down! I was surprised at the end but felt I should have seen I coming. I'll take this over the movies any day! | 5.0 |
| 9615 | This vigorous, though brief guide is quite complex and packed with knowledge. If you’re interested in learning how to create a trading system using MACD then you will benefit by acquiring information for determining stock trends and momentums regarding this indicator.If you are a newcomer to the world of trading like myself, I recommend that you read it at least twice! It’s brief and cuts right to it, and includes the visual aid of graphs as well as free additional material. You should also be able to grasp concepts related to Bull Put Spreads, Bear Put Spreads and Bear Ratio Spreads before delving into this book. | 5.0 |
| 9616 | I am eagerly looking forward to the next installment of the "Old Lady" voyages. I can't decide if I would prefer to hear what happened on Earth during the attack or move the story forward, but either way, it is a fascinating journey. Nice twist at the end of this book that was a bit unexpected. | 5.0 |
| 9617 | This series just keeps getting better and better.I absolutely love Isis’s and Jacks story, all the twist and turns, secrets and lies. Just when you think you have it figured out; BAM!What? No, no way did that just happen…While Isis is recovering from her attack, she’s also struggling to figure out Jack and what role he played in her life. She’s still as snarky as ever mixed with a little crazy."Jack doesn’t give a jacksh~t about me. No, wait, I got that backwards. I don’t give a jacksh~t about Jack the Sh~t."Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack! I feel so much for him. He’s broken, a shell of his former self. He is desperate for Isis to remember, to get back an inkling of what they had. She doesn’t have to remember everything; she just needs to remember him. He’ll take her smart mouth comments over her indifference to him any day of the week. He needs his light in the darkness that is his life.My heart broke for him while learning about his past with Sophia and everything he did to protect her and their secrets."The sadness will last forever. And I think he was right, but I also think he was very, very wrong. It doesn’t last forever. Because we don’t last forever.”When all the secrets are divulged, where does that leave Isis and Jack?This was an unbelievable story with an ending that you will not see coming!I can’t wait until the next book… | 5.0 |
| 9618 | Great read. I've already added the rest in the series to my to read list. The story stands alone well, but I can't wait to read the rest! | 5.0 |
| 9619 | Essential oils are known to produce a lot of benefits to the health and body. It's uses has always sparked my interest for trying these oils and through this book, I was able to get a good guide to knowing more about these oils and their uses. I discovered how wonderful are the uses of essential oils especially in helping me lose weight, getting a beautiful healthy skin and setting a stress-free mind. All of these were really informative and helpful for me to start my healthy and refreshing daily routine using essential oils. This book is definitely a good read on learning more about essential oils. | 4.0 |
| 9620 | I really enjoyed reading the second installment of Opposites Attract. I am enjoying this author so much, I have read 4 books in two days. Lisa Crane's books are easy to read, but captivating. I look forward to more! She is now one of my favorite authors. | 5.0 |
| 9621 | We are presently in Chile for a month long driving tour starting on the coast west of Santiago all the way to the southern tip to Punta Arenas. We have three guide books:The DK EYEWITNESS GUIDE FOR CHILE & EASTER ISLAND,the MOON BOOK ON CHILE & EASTER ISLAND and theLONELY PLANET COUNTRY GUIDE TO CHILE & EASTER ISLANDWe also purchased a detailed laminated map of Chile from Amazon and a GPS of Chile before we arrived. Once here we got a VERY detailed road map by COPEC (Mobil) of Chile. These COPEC maps are available for sections of Chile (North, South etc) at the COPEC stations in major towns.The DK EYEWITNESS guide was good for the initial planning of our trip. Then we used the MOON & LONELY PLANET guides for details. Not all of the towns are listed in all three books so we always check all three for an attraction.Some of the reviewers panned the LP book, but we have found detailed maps of smaller cities that weren't available in the other guides and our B&B;'s didn't have maps. Let's face it, not everything you want or need is going to be in one book. It makes sense to have more than one reference. | 4.0 |
| 9622 | The rescue is a book about a little boy who gets in a car accident with his mom and he runs away from the scene. Their are rescuers looking out in the woods trying to find him but he doesn't talk and so the rescuers run into a problem when it comes to finding him.I found this book good but not one of the best from Nicholas sparks. | 4.0 |
| 9623 | I really enjoyed this book, the first in a series of at least three. I loved the characters and their interactions with one another. | 4.0 |
| 9624 | Love the rhymes and my daughter, who wants to be a princess, laughs about the mishaps and has me read the book a lot! | 5.0 |
| 9625 | I liked reading this one! I can't wait to read more from Katee Roberts!Bri is a sweet libarian and Ryan is an Air Force Pararescuer. They totally get off on the wrong foot, but even then there is a huge spark between them! Forced into spending time together they start to fall in love and overcome walls that the others have placed for self preservation. Loved it! | 5.0 |
| 9626 | Parental instincts can not be ignored and trust is so valuable to all relationships. The issues Van & Colt have with their son is so typical and then to add in breast cancer made the story extra emotional. | 5.0 |
| 9627 | I found Snake Handlers a global technothriller with an imaginative storyline and well-defined characters. Snake Handlers started strong, continued strong and finished strong. Story does matter and story was a major factor in this standout novel, whose situations seemed real enough to have been taken from defense department records and made into fiction. I think I would enjoy seeing the characters and general framework of this novel continue on and develop further in series form. | 5.0 |
| 9628 | The first half was OK but it really picked up steam about a quarter way through. I really like the characters and their relationship. The author also gives insight into professional wrestling-the sensationalism and behind the scenes drama. Overall I give it a 3.5 but opted for 4 stars because how everything wrapped up. It is a mother of a cliffhanger. Can't wait for book 2. | 4.0 |
| 9629 | This book intrigued me with a decent (but short) plot and a really neat premise that I haven't come across before. I got it for free so didn't have high expectations, but was confused. I found it searching for New Adult Paranormal Romance books and this is the typical chaste Young Adult novels. Not that I was looking for blatant smut but I was hoping for character depth, sexual tension, and perhaps giving in to some passionate feelings like kissing and such. The only sexual scenes are of torture and attempted rape. It is extremely short and not well written. The dialogue is contrived at times, characters underdeveloped, and there are contradictions throughout that confuses the reader. I can't bring myself to even buy the rest since I could care less about the characters. If they were free I might read them just to see the plot through. | 2.0 |
| 9630 | While the story was very interesting, creative, unpredictable, and very graphically scary at times, I felt that it dragged on way too long at many parts. The whole storyline, however, was very unique. There were new concepts of life and reality. The characters and places were developed very well, and there were many different parts of the story to put together. It was so imaginative that I had to finish it to see how everything came together, even though I became frustrated at the length at times. The book did not disappoint in the very long end, but parts could have been shortened up with the same effect. | 4.0 |
| 9631 | As with most books it started off slow and it started moving quickly. I like the way the main character developed from the last book. If you read part one and liked it you should enjoy this book. I am looking forward to part 3 | 5.0 |
| 9632 | Some of this story was pretty slow, but some of it wasn't bad, it had a good story, my main problem with it was the anti climactic turn of events...but it's worth a read on a lazy Sunday when a person has nothing better to do. | 3.0 |
| 9633 | Ok so it's awesome tells everything even though it IS a dictionary now I don't wanna be seemin all nerdy or nothin but it wasn't awesome or AMAZING or nothin but it was cool. It was aight so I guess I'm not really that nerdy so never mind about that whole nerdy thing but it wasn't AWSOME or AMAZING or nothin but it was cool. | 5.0 |
| 9634 | Let's start off by saying this is my first Dragon-shifter book. I loved the story. Draken is very sexy. This book is for those that like frequent sex scenes. If you don't, they are still nicely written. ;) My favorite parts were the changing into dragon for, and the emotion part where Cess' brother, D, tells her no matter how far apart they are he will always be her brother. This was a very good read. I look forward to getting to know the other 8 hot Draglen brothers. | 5.0 |
| 9635 | This little book is an important, humbling, and perhaps even frightening read. I have read no scholar whom I have greater intellectual admiration for than D.A. Carson and his book only furthers that admiration. Though this is a technical book, it was a technical-devotional read for me because it calls for both humility and exegetical fidelity. While reading through the Word Study fallacies I reflected on and was taken back by the extreme care necessary for the process of exegesis. While slogging through the 20 pages of grammatical fallacies I found myself discouraged and swore off the use of my limited language skills forever. The logical fallacies in chapter 3 were the most comfortable for me with some background in rhetoric, it was very helpful. The chapter of Presuppositional and Historical fallacies was also quite helpful as we consider the modern climate which we are ourselves members of, in which we are to interpret a text originating in antiquity.D.A. Carson has never been one known to be particularly gentle but I'm so thankful he concluded his book with this second to last paragraph..."But I do not want to end on so negative a note. There is a danger that readers will conclude their perusal of this little book enslaved to deep fears about their own inadequacies for the task of exegesis. A little self-doubt will do no harm and may do a great deal of good: we will be more open to learn and to correct our mistakes. But too much will shackle and stifle us with deep insecurities and make us so much aware of methods that we may overlook truth itself." (142)As a non-scholar I am so thankful for the resurgence of evangelical scholarship and consider Dr. Carson to be a leader of this resurgence. His works are a gift to the church, this book certainly is no exception. | 5.0 |
| 9636 | This is one on best in the Gabrini seriesThis book touched on such a negative subject, ms Monroe handled with graceI wish Tommy and Grace the bestGlad to see the wedding at the end | 5.0 |
| 9637 | This was a fun story with some good twists & lots of laughs. Jana DeLeon has done a great job creating a character (Maryse) who has some qualities every woman can relate to. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series! | 5.0 |
| 9638 | Full of suspense and well written story that has some very gruesome and troubling content. It skims the surface of some of the most troubling such as what motivates the "Dane" and the "rescuer" (I'm really awful at remembering names and I don't want to give too much away in this review.)This could be an good discussion book for a woman's support group. Women united are an amazing force. | 5.0 |
| 9639 | I really enjoyed this little book. Some reviewers here say it was a "turd", but not to me. I love the "Rosemary" series, regardless. I personally enjoyed this book. I read it about 10 years ago and don't recall many details. The son's interest in the mother was weird, but the book was still interesting. | 5.0 |
| 9640 | Choosing a vegetarian diet over a meat-based one can seem a daunting decision for many. This easy-to-read-and-use cookbook clearly lays out the health benefits of a veggie-based diet, and then offers dozens of recipes to get you started!Practical reasons, too, for making the switch, are given, and provide more fuel to the vegetarian fire. A sample vegetarian grocery list make the switch even simpler. Finally, daily meal plans help make your transition from a meaty diet to a meatless one even more seamless! | 5.0 |
| 9641 | Nyerere did it again. The story was great and I read it all the way through because I was so entrigued by the character Jake. There was constant action wow! Good read. | 5.0 |
| 9642 | this was a great ending to the series. I'm glad G and Diamond overcame their foolishness. so sad about Trae. I'm also happy about Mo. to bad about kits. great job. | 5.0 |
| 9643 | Sharon Sala writes such a good story and maybe there were a few tears along the way. Thank you so much for this one. | 5.0 |
| 9644 | This book was really helpful, there is nothing better than making money from home doing something that is fun. And this book outlines how to make that possible. It was really helpful and had a lot of nuances of making money from blogs that I never would have known about without reading this. I am making some good money now from my blog thanks to this and I contribute all of my success to this book. Good luck to everyone blogging! | 5.0 |
| 9645 | Fun book to read. Ofen generalizations but that's to be expected. Saw the author on TV and decided to purchase this book after that. | 4.0 |
| 9646 | Characters that are developed, a cute story and diversion. There will be no big surprises in these books but it is like visiting old friendswho do exciting things. Regan is a delightful character with real emotions and the characters surrounding her are real in theirlanguage and interactions. | 4.0 |
| 9647 | A great collection of stories with more heart and less legal (not that I don't enjoy his full novels with legal themes) with a taste of southern culture. | 4.0 |
| 9648 | I'm always a sucker for a good friends to lovers story and this one didn't disappoint. Normally, I'm not the biggest fan of alternating POV but it really worked in this one. The sweet and believable romance and laugh out loud moments really made this book great. | 5.0 |
| 9649 | I loved this book. It made me cry and gave me joy ! I recommend this to anyone who believes in love . | 5.0 |
| 9650 | I liked the characters...and the story line. But, I hope the next book per-marital sex would not be treated as if it was perfectly ok! The book would have been 5 stars for if the author deleted the premarital sex and she should end the story with the marriage proposal. This book didn't say what happen after Hero apologize. when is the marriage or did they continue to have premarital sex until the guy decide the time to propose or if there is a marriage at all. but to those who are sensitive...please prepare a kleenex. some part are funny. | 3.0 |
| 9651 | The only thing I did not like was the fact that everyone was being watched except the questionable suspects. The storyline was great.Can't wait until the next. Hopefully the lesson will be learned by the characters in this book. | 5.0 |
| 9652 | I absolutely loved this, it was steamy and funny!!! Both characters got my attention from the start! I am officially hooked and becoming a stalker.. need book 2 now!!! | 5.0 |
| 9653 | I have read a few of her novels they have always been interesting yet fascinating and you couldn'tput the book down. I have recommend her novels to everyone there fascinating | 5.0 |
| 9654 | Robyn Carr develops characters that are easy to fall in love with and relate to. The Newcomer is the second in the series and I just started reading the Wanderer. But I fell right into place with Gina and Mac and Sarah and Cooper and all the rest. There is drama for a teenage daughter that any mother can relate to, and Robyn did an excellent job describing the feelings and reactions that I would feel in the same situation. I would recommend this author and story to anyone. | 5.0 |
| 9655 | Undetected is about Commander Mark Bishop. He is in the Navy but has a very special job as captain of a Boomer submarine. I really learned a lot about submarines and their role in peace time from this book.The book is also about super smart Gina Gray. Her brother is also a submarine captain which has her very interested in how to keep submarines safer. She developed cross sonar to help and has many more ideas. I learned a lot about sonar and how submarines "see" under water with it.This is a very good book and I would recommend reading it | 5.0 |
| 9656 | An adventurous young traveler miraculously survives an unimaginable nightmare in this breathtaking account of captivity. Young journalist, Amanda Lindhout, is captured by Somali terrorists and guarded by heartless young men who live to pray and inflict pain upon others. After reading this book, I am certain that I never want to visit those beautiful, exotic countries the author so eloquently described in this book.Immersed in this story from the beginning, I found myself hanging in there, feeling queasy as I read through the suffering endured by this girl. Her strength and acute instinct for survival were a amazing. This is the story of the fantastic strength of the human spirit. | 5.0 |
| 9657 | Woooooo shit ... A MUST Read!!! Damn why you have to kill nano and tip though.. I hope the second one is mind blowing though!!! Aye read this book!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 9658 | I like reading short stories and erotica, but I found this lacked any appeal. There was no real story or character development, just one scene between two strangers. I couldn't feel their connection. The sex was flat and difficult to follow because the author kept mixing up the names. | 1.0 |
| 9659 | This book kept my interest but it was pretty predictable. There were too many sex scenes. I got to where I would speed read through them. I did enjoy the book though. | 4.0 |
| 9660 | I thoroughly enjoyed The Murder of Lady Malvern, a clever Jules Poiret Mystery. There is nothing cliché about this murder mystery, though it is written in a charming, old-style classical mystery tone, reminiscent of Agatha Christie and with all the suspense of Daphne du Maurier. The main character, a brilliant detective, is witty, sharp as a tack and quite refreshing and charming.The story line and mystery being solved in this book is a classic “who killed the rich lady”. The author kept me guessing around every turn and I liked being kept hanging. The supporting characters and suspects in this mystery were compelling, well-written and delightful.I look forward to reading the further adventures of Jules Poiret. I anticipate the next set of stories will be equally adventurous and will hopefully be just as entertaining. Thank you, Frank Howell Evans, for an enjoyable and refreshing read. I hope to read more of your work in the future. | 5.0 |
| 9661 | It is as all other works by this author, well written. However, Sanford has too much humorous bits that he slips into the narritive. Some may like those, but others including me, find them a bit much. It is well constructed and moves along at a good pace. Good airplane book | 3.0 |
| 9662 | As a costumer I found The Chronicles of Downton Abbey to be very useful and interesting in many other aspects as well. It is a welcome addition to my library. | 5.0 |
| 9663 | I have enjoyed the author's other works, so I was looking forward to "Winter Sky". The protagonist Siria investigates a series of suspicious fires in her neighborhood, and when evidence points to her own friend, Douglas, Siria is aghast. She feels a sense of betrayal because not only is Douglas her best friend, if it is proven that Douglas is the culprit, then he is endangering the life of Siria's beloved father, who is a firefighter.The story moves along, but there are some aspects that befuddled me. How could Siria be gallivanting around town at odd hours without someone supervising her movements and looking out for her safety? Yes, she is motherless and her father is busy with work, but it still seems too far-fetched to be credible. I did like the portrayal of Siria as a courageous young protagonist who is determined to honor her mother's dying wish to look out for her father, a Herculean task for a young girl. This is appropriate for middle grade readers and mature younger readers, ages 9-12. | 4.0 |
| 9664 | Wonderful clean story. I love historical stories of the American West. I think I was born in the wrong generation because I always picture myself in the story. And I loved the romance in this book. I believe that leaving the sexual scenes to the reader's imagination is is an art that I wish more authors would subscribe to. | 5.0 |
| 9665 | There are so many persons who go through life having to endure post traumatic stress disorder. I have met quite a few persons with this problem and when you are with them all you can think about is how they can be helped. To say life for them is not easy is an understatement. When I began reading this book I realized that there are ways to help persons who are troubled with this condition and it gave me hope. I read it all through and I must say I was impressed by the depth of knowledge and understanding the author has shown on the subject. There were things there that I had not known before and it helped me understand better what the disorder was. The steps are very interesting and I have tried a few on some friends of mine who have the disorder and surprisingly they responded well to them. I have not tried everything as yet but I feel it is best to ease into it. This book can be a great help if used in the correct way. How great is it to finally find ways to help those around us who we thought could not be helped. This is a must read. | 5.0 |
| 9666 | I really enjoyed these uplifting stories. People could learn alot from this book on how to accept others without discrimination. | 5.0 |
| 9667 | The adventures of His Highness' supernatural agents Art, an artificial ghost only a few days old, and her partner Jim, an animated skull, continue. And I couldn't be more pleased. This time, while Art is still recuperating from the re-animationist case, she and Jim must deal with a bone stealer who uses his rather unique gift to remove and insert bones into another and adhere skin, muscle, tissue, and nerves without permanent damage - except to the one who unwillingly donates his or her bones.I was delighted by the first book in this series. (Read my review of Risen here.) So, I was expecting to enjoy Bones as well. What I was not expecting was to absolutely fall in love with it! From the artwork to character development to the beautiful Victorian London scenes, it was impossible not to love this novel.I know Elizabeth Watasin did a great deal of research for this novel, but I have a feeling that she actually lives and breathes this era, that she sees airships when she looks up and carts and hansom cabs on cobblestone roads when she looks around.The pace was perfect. We get to know more of not only Art and Jim, but the other characters as well. I was surprised, however, when the conclusion of the bone stealer case is revealed, for it seemed too soon. But, it made room for us to get to know some of the characters even better when they are not under the pressure of solving a case. And for that I'm grateful.I admit I am most fascinated by Jim Dastard. As an animated skull with phantom limbs, his manner of speaking is honest and, at times, funny, once referring to Art's "Quaker tantrum." I was especially amused by the nausea in his phantom organs, and subsequent vomiting of coins, cigarettes, tobacco, and the like.The introduction of Delphia, Jim's new "legs" was an enjoyable addition to this novel. She impressed me with her bravery and open mind to the Vesta and its occupants.And speaking of the Vesta, one of the things that is most pleasing about The Dark Victorian series is the acceptance of unconventional relationships. While Art and Jim, two supernatural creatures, find not only acceptance, but friendship, among the staff and residents of the Vesta, it is equally satisfying that the other residents live without "community condemnation or social judgment."Fans of steampunk will revel in the culture that is The Dark Victorian, while fans of fantasy will enjoy a good mystery laden with supernatural fantasy.I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. | 5.0 |
| 9668 | WTH....this book was crazy....A good crazy though...Lisa...what can I say about her...Chino, even though he's a little out there, I can't get enough of him...I love Chris...He's such angood dude...Can't wait for pt2...great job Blunt | 5.0 |
| 9669 | I've been in telesales for some time, on the "business development" side. It's certainly not easy, not even from a sales perspective, but in my time on the phones and as a manager in my business I've learned some very black-and-white do, do-not-do lessons as well as some that require a bit more finesse. I would happily hand this book to anyone on my team.Simonsen shows his research on the subject and lays the foundation for why his principles work in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way. I didn't have to slog through hours of useless "why do we sell" exposition to get to the "meat" of this book - rather, it was all laid out in ways that rang very true to someone with experience cold-calling.Simonsen clearly knows his stuff, and isn't afraid to say it bluntly. I'll be passing this around the office Monday. | 5.0 |
| 9670 | If you want a easy read that will keep you turning pages, this is one of those. The only negative I have is that more and more authors have subscribed to the marketing ploy of one story sliced into three books. I turned away from Nora Roberts when that was all she seemed to produce. Usually three sisters meeting three brothers or best friends - three books - I understand that authors have to make money but I think it is a lazy way to do it.Okay so to this book - it was good- well written - and moved along without trying to keep the characters and facts straight - So if you want a book you can settle back and relax with this would be one - I enjoyed it. | 4.0 |
| 9671 | I loved the sexy scenes but was not impressed with this story. The characters are good, but wished this had been better. | 3.0 |
| 9672 | Thoroughly enjoyed the ride through a different world! To be take "others" and use their abilities to help society! Very unique twist! Looking forward to read more! | 5.0 |
| 9673 | It is an O.K. book, but the information is nothing that I haven't heard many times before. It was just a review for me. | 3.0 |
| 9674 | I like this series and I am interested to see where it goes. I have preordered the next book for my pad. | 4.0 |
| 9675 | Unfortunately you can't use them as 'gifts' to stick in books you give away - they are tear-away in a booklet and they did not use a nice cut. They will have bumply edges and will LOOK like you got them free in a magazine or something. The pictures are lovely though - I just use them for personal books/cookbooks and such. quality cheep - images nice. | 2.0 |
| 9676 | i had followed honest toddle on fb and thought what they posted was funny but after starting the book i quickly realized the book was more of a parenting handbook and told parents to do lots of things i don't personally agree with although it has its lol moments i did find it to be difficult reading since my beliefs differ so much from its parental advice | 2.0 |
| 9677 | I enjoyed reading the continued story w/ Kylie and Oz. It was really good to see into the future and hear more about the characters that brought Kylie into the world. Really a great read! | 5.0 |
| 9678 | I am an avid reader of Wilbur Smith, have read them all, and enjoyed them immensely,just found this novel a bit gruesome and at times, hard to read. | 3.0 |
| 9679 | I actually enjoyed this book, wasn't my usual read but enjoyable. I would read more from this author. This book was different but well worth it. | 5.0 |
| 9680 | Great patterns | 5.0 |
| 9681 | 12 invited guests. Each with a different occupation but only a few intended to die. Which few? READ THE BOOK. Who did it? READ THE BOOK. Would I read another of Steve Demaree's books? YOU BETCHA!! Set in and around Lexington, Ky. near the castle outside Versailles is what caught my attention. From page one I couldn't put the book down. Even in Kindle format. I started the book on Saturday and finished it early Sunday evening. Well written. Mr. Demaree gives the reader a bit of info about each of the "invited guests" before the weekend to survive starts. Now....who survives? Doctor? Judge? Kindergarten Teacher? Funeral Director? Firefighter? Mystery author? Computer programmer? Librarian? Or one of the other 3? If you want to know you'll just have to READ THE BOOK. | 5.0 |
| 9682 | it's awesome story!!!! can't wait to read the other two books!!! Lisa Hughey is a great author!!!! time to start the third book. | 5.0 |
| 9683 | This one is by far the best one of the series. They keep getting better and better. Great reads, a good story line and depth to the characters. This one is a lot of character building on Simon, who is a great character. We've been waiting forever for Jace and Clary to finally get together, the time has come. | 5.0 |
| 9684 | This book was GREAT! I went in this not sure what to expect; it was steampunk, but it was adult steampunk. I am a YA person, so I was a bit nervous. However, I had faith after reading Open Minds by the same author that Ms. Quinn would come through. And yes she did!First, the setting is so unique, even for a steampunk novel. The blurb is NOT lying when it describes the story as 'steampunk goes to Bollywood.' That is really what it felt like! I haven't read a book with such a cool setting in a long time.Secondly, I loved Ash and Aniri! They were both great characters. Aniri is a main character that you can't help but like; she's brave even when it is hard to be, she's a bit flawed, and she doesn't wait for people to do things for her, she does them herself. Ash has a bit of a Prince Maxon flair à la the Selection, which is partially why I enjoyed reading about him so much. He is a very enjoyable character as well.The story is NOT predictable, and that's something I just love! No matter if you think you've totally gotten it figured out, you never have until the very end. The author hints something will happen, and then she's like, "Nope, that's not right! Think again, readers!"Definitely something I would recommend. It's a very fun book, and I loved every minute of it! | 4.0 |
| 9685 | Mrs. Richmond's learning approach in this Spanish Vocabulary book is excellent, but she indulges in writing about moral issues that serious-minded Christians would find repulsive... which greatly mars this volume for me.In workbook format, this volume starts with the alphabet and pronunciation basics, good for beginners and good to review for those who have forgotten Spanish from high school days, but it moves quickly into grammar.A GREAT bonus with this workbook is the answer key at the back, a very practical help for those who are independent learners.Dorothy Richmond's methodology is geared for practice, but in such a way as to make the learning delightful, like a table game ( in small steps ) that helps the learner to REMEMBER it.When teaching "Yo soy... " ( I am , which is used for an UNchangeable "to be" condition ) , she omits the explanation and replaces it with amusing and interesting sentences in which the learner must use YO SOY several times ... and will remember the condition too !For instance, to teach YO SOY and DE ( of ) , she would say something like this, in Spanish:I am LA AMIGA ( the female friend ) DE Mickey Mouse. ( So, who am I ? )The LEARNER responds on the exercise sheet: Yo soy Senorita Minnie.Thus, the learner practices reading YO SOY ... DE.... and writing YO SOY ( son, daughter, friend, etc.).... using YO SOY in UNchangeable conditions !So, the exercises are fun, interesting, and entertaining. No drudgery whatsoever with doing Mrs. Richmond's exercises.The exercises include interesting facts from many popular areas: sports, entertainment, current events, historical events, etc.However....... being a serious-minded Christian, I winced at some of the afore-mentioned items she has put before her students' eyes. She makes references regarding Harry Potter as easily as she does Adam and Cain and Abel. She has many "interesting" exercise sentences which include homosexuals and "their" off-spring ( ?).She makes reference to husbands and wives and their "ex's"... yes , all a part of the sad reality of western civilization, but do these unsavory and ungodly and sorrowful situations need to be put before a student's eyes as though the situations were NORMAL ?The students from broken homes whom I have taught during my teaching years were never at peace about their sorrowful situation with one ( or both ! ) parent /s missing. Something ALWAYS seemed missing from their lives and they looked yearningly upon the "other kids" who had NORMAL homes, with a Mom and Dad.For any such student who is from a broken home, or is the off-spring of an illicit affair, such reminders of the sorrow of their lives seem totally un-necessary and really, out of place in a language study book.Surely, there are enough clean-living personalities who are sufficiently well-known that Mrs. Richmond and her student helpers COULD have chosen to omit the seamier side of life, just for once.How about Joan Woodard and Paul Newman, for starters, in the entertainment world ?( I cannot recall any clean-livers in the current political world, at the moment, but there might be some... )It so distracts from the intrinsic worth of the volume, that I am sad I purchased it.... and sadder that such a promising volume would be un-fit for Christians to learn an amoral subject like the Spanish language.It is a SAD commentary on the academia in this civilization who have allowed such "realities" of the unclean, baser side of life to darken, deaden, and clutter the learning resources, exercise books, and text books of this age... all of which are put before the impressionable minds and hearts of the learners.Clean is BETTER.Yours for an un-reproachable conscience before GOD and man...Sr. Judith Hannah + + + | 2.0 |
| 9686 | Not what I had hoped it would be but good information on what people that have been used in "healing" have said and believe about the subject. | 3.0 |
| 9687 | Beautiful ending to a beautiful story. I loved every word of it. To be reunited after ten years and everything that came after. Just brilliant! | 5.0 |
| 9688 | We bought this book for my 4 yr old's Ocean themed birthday party. She LOVES books so reading seemed a natural activity to work in. (plus it's cheap and way less messy than crafts ;) The back of the book has simple "finger play" motions we taught the kids to do, it went over really well! And it was a pleasure to read, even over and over ahead of time so my own girls could master the motions first. | 5.0 |
| 9689 | I enjoyed this read...as always Gabbi gets into some interesting situations. I enjoyed reading about the Holocaust torahs since I have had the pleasure of seeing one and hearing it recited from by a factor. These are such a treasure to the entire Jewish community. | 3.0 |
| 9690 | I don't know if I like it or not as the Kindle version is maddening to deal with. Not ready for prime time.Save your money and get the print version…maybe... | 3.0 |
| 9691 | It took me halfway thru the book to see it, and as the characters had delicious revelations, so did the reader. If anyone has watched Monty Pythons' the Holy Grail" can appreciate the macabre sense of humor at work. Or is it just me? And I just realized I'm writing all sentence fragments because obviously it is beyond Me to sew up or even rightly describe this feast of a Frankensteinian tale. Its like every awful Boris Karloff movie strung together, and...not. Its a beautiful love story. A fairy tale. A Cinderella World War Z and I'm hoping the guy in black armor really is her Brad Pitt prince. And now that you didn't understand any of the above, just get this book. Its wonderful and will fulfill all your dark gothic and fantasy cravings, I absolutely loved it. Oh, and rent these dvds: Monty Pythons' The Holy Grail, Frankenstein with Gene Wilder, and Casablanca. And yeah, yeah, Zombieland, just for a hoot. It, is, after all, a love story too.....everybody is going to hate this review, but I so do not want to give away spoilers. This is one cool story, though. As another reviewer said "just get it!" | 5.0 |
| 9692 | This is an interesting read. It has a few off-the-wall things like the rope around her neck and the end leaves you hanging. I am on the fence as far as recommendations go. | 3.0 |
| 9693 | This book is definitely aimed for the young reader. But I enjoyed it, even though I’m eight decades beyond that readership.A short story concerning young children involved (again) in some rather high adventure.I recommend it for sub-teens - - - or for the old reader experiencing a second (or third) childhood. | 4.0 |
| 9694 | CD has done it again! I can't wait for next book. I couldn't put it down. Need more Capo and Contessa. A Must read | 5.0 |
| 9695 | Eleanor Catton, a native of New Zealand, was the youngest person yet, at 27, to have been awarded the Man Booker Prize. "The Luminaries" is the second of Ms Catton's novels. At 832 pages, it is a comprehensive work.The story takes place in 1866 in the gold fields of New Zealand. It is at once an engaging mystery and at the same time a weaving soap opera evolving numerous characters. To Ms Catton's credit she manages to keep the character development so well done that she supports her otherwise lengthy saga in a way that strings the reader along.In short the story details a mystery....who killed Crosby Wells, why was Anna found unconscious at the side of the road and what happened to Emery Stains?All in all the story is pretty good. The character development is excellent and the writing style wholly readable, which will appeal to a wide audience. On the negative side, and the main reason for a slightly lesser rating, comes the ending. The end of the book and the end of the tale seems to fall flat.....the reader is left wondering what happened after being engaged for 830 pages.Not withstanding my disappointment at the conclusion, I would non the less recommend you add this book to your reading list, and rate it memorable. | 4.0 |
| 9696 | Not what I thought it would be from reading the excerpt, but it made for a good quick read. Probably will not read any more in the series just because it is not my style. | 4.0 |
| 9697 | This is a well-written story and I persevered to the very end, and the victim probably deserved what he got, but somehow I never quite liked the setup. It is saying, I think that two wrongs make a right, in this case anyway. Read it and see what you think. | 4.0 |
| 9698 | I am so in love with this series. Praying Jo and Colt make it through this one. Dying to know what happens next | 5.0 |
| 9699 | I loved this book! The characters were all believable and I was surprised to find out who was involved (though I did suspect one, and i think the author made it very clear). I was surprised to find that some I suspected weren't involved.The mystery:Lydia's husband had died in the fire that had been set to their house. She had managed to get her son out but not her husband. Her husband had a lot of secrets, but those secrets obviously hadn't died with him. Now somebody was after her son, and Lydia escaped to an island hoping to keep him safe. But when she met the chief security guard, she had all kinds of problems. There was lots of suspense. Lots of twists and turns occurred, which kept me reading.I loved the ending storm and all the mystery it entailed. I thought the author did an excellent job in writing a detailed and edgy scene that kept me reading, wondering how it was all going to end!The romance:It didn't happen fast. Slowly, the romance developed between the two. They gave into their emotions and shared a kiss. It's always refreshing when the couple doesn't wait until the very end and suddenly they are in love. A man being a true hero for the woman he loved. The romance was very sweet!Spiritual aspects:Excellent! Lydia had lost her faith due to things that had happened in her recent past. But as the book progressed, she began to see that Matt was right.There were so many aspects to this story. I loved all the characters and trying to figure out who was guilty or innocent! The author did an excellent job on this story!Oh, by the way: I am a librarian, so I'll say it: Bad, bad librarian! If indeed looking at dirty pictures is not against the library policies, the librarian doesn't have the right the devulge this information. The privacy act would keep them from uttering one word at what the person is looking up on the Internet. It is against our policies for someone to use the Internet for such purposes and will be banned from our library. But it would not have been handled in this way. I would have lost my job! | 5.0 |
| 9700 | Make no mistake, Myra Johnson is an award-winning author, but even SHE has outdone herself with her latest release, "When the Clouds Roll By." Maybe it's the era -- post WWI, to which I am incredibly partial -- or the tender and skillful manner in she weaves a truly heart-tugging romance. Either way, put it all together with Myra's mastery of words, and you have a powerful love story that will keep you turning the pages -- not only from "when the clouds roll by," but long into the night when the moon doth shine! | 5.0 |
| 9701 | I am completely drawn into this series!A chance meeting, a tie and an introduction into a new lifestyle... What more could a girl ask for? | 4.0 |
| 9702 | Wow! I loved this book. I read this first before My Savior Forever and Together Forever. The sexy hot cover model Rob Anthony, caught my eye so I had to read it. Now that I have read this I HAVE TO READ THE OTHER 2 BOOKS OF THE SERIES!! Yep it was that good!The story is about Paxton Davenport. She comes from a very wealthy backgorund. She is a beautiful model. She has beautiful long blonde hair and natural highlights that everyone wants their hair like hers. She has a set of parents that want nothing to do with her unless its to further their own needs in their own social standings. Her parents have never really treated her like their child. They were always gone and so Jonesy became more her father than her own. She has a hair stylist, Marcus, that is gayer than gay and has the best sense of humor. Her best friend Allie has just recently married her best friend Shane back in Kansas. Shane owns the bar he works at and is also a member of the Band Razers Edge along with Tucker Williams.Tucker Williams has had a rough life. Grew up with "druggie" parents and his father died of a drug overdose. His mother was sent to prison for her role in the drugs. He met up with a bad drug dealer,Darndage, and helped to send the man away to prison. From then on he has decided to clean his life up and work with Shane as a tattoo artist and designer and is in the band with Shane. Razers Edge.Tucker can be cocky as hell and hes HOT! The tatoos's on his muscular arms and his shoulder length black hair and has every woman after him in a fifty mile radius."Pax" met this "hot sexy rocker" dude at Allies wedding. Everyman she has ever know has always wanted nothing but to have her "V-card. She isnt about to give it up til she meets a man that will love her, cherish her and protect her and be her Soul Mate! And Tucker is bound and determined to be her Soul Mate.Tucker met Paxton at his best mates wedding and has his eyes set on Paxton, his "Beauty. He has tried to get her attention and Paxton isnt about to let the thick walls she has built around her heart.Will Paxton ever let her walls down for Tucker, a sexy hot rocker? You gotta read this! Will Tucker ever get his "beauty? You have to read this!! You have to read the story between Tucker and Paxton how their love holds them together thru all the bad things they endure together.My favorite quote from the book, "Please make me a women tonight. Make me your woman. You have my heart, now take my soul."That quote alone should make you want to read this book. Loved the sex in the book. Its so hot and erotic.I gave this 5 stars for the love I felt between Tucker and Paxton. Tucker is so absorbed with Paxton and is the sweetest man walking and cherishes her dearly. She is his Soul Mate Forever. Paxton is so overwhelmed for the love she has for Tucker, her sexy rocker, her Soul Mate Forever. The story is so erotic and so full of love between them. I loved it!! Soul Mates Forever can be read as a stand alone novel but I plan on reading the first 2 books of the series to get a better feel for their friends and a feel for the love everyone shares in the story. If you want to read a story about a Beauty and a sexy hot rocker dude. This is it!! | 5.0 |
| 9703 | If you’re interested in guarding your hard-earned income, Personal Finance Simplified serves as an excellent financial advisor. You will experience great satisfaction in discovering what you’re doing right (e.g. paying off debt) and scold yourself for what you’re not doing but could be doing (e.g. investing). The direct advice and illustrations are sound, full of good common sense, practical and overall wise money management strategies.The range of topics covered include making a budget, watching your credit score, good and bad debt, being a buyer vs a renter, selecting the right insurance coverage, the cost of college, retirement planning and more. If you value your money and desire to keep as much as possible, definitely read this book. | 4.0 |
| 9704 | Exactly the book for refreshing my calligraphy skills; teaches basic styles, some are up dated from when i first learned that particular cursive. Clear, onside and easy to follow along. i would highly recommend this tutorial to improve one's calligraphy skills...keep smiling ad make the world wonder what you are up to. | 5.0 |
| 9705 | I really enjoyed this book and I knew the author would've brought a storyline and thats what this series is bringing.detra | 5.0 |
| 9706 | i love these breed books and this one did not fail ,i love lora leigh and her breed series is hot | 5.0 |
| 9707 | According to Alafair Burke’s website, she is a graduate of Stanford Law School and a former Deputy District Attorney in Portland, Oregon. She is now a Professor of Law at Hofstra Law School, where she teaches criminal law and procedure. So, I’m really surprised that she based her latest novel, “All Day and a Night,” on a completely unrealistic legal premise.“All Day and a Night” refers to a man serving a sentence of life without parole - “all day and a night” in jail jargon. He was suspected of five murders but pled guilty and was convicted of only one. That murder had a “signature” of bones broken after the victim’s death.After the convict has served 18 years, another murder is committed with the same “signature. The police assign two detectives to reopen the investigation into all the murders. Meanwhile, the convict gets a publicity-hungry lawyer who convinces a State court in one hearing to release him. Within hours, the convict is free, with no motions, no conditions, no review. When does that happen in the real world?This story continues with more irrational elements. Other than that, the novel is a nice work of fiction: good writing; fine character development; good mystery. Just suspend reality and enjoy it. | 3.0 |
| 9708 | This book was surely a page turner and had me on my toes but I wanted freedom for Ice Jr and his mom so bad....But on to see what part 2 holds but all in all A Must Read!!! | 5.0 |
| 9709 | I throughly enjoyed this medical mystery. It kept me wondering until the very end. I will be sure to read more of Tess Gerritsen's books. | 5.0 |
| 9710 | This is quite a good story, I just find that everything happens within a week, and I find that quite challenging to follow. But on the whole definitely worth the read. | 4.0 |
| 9711 | I haven't read the book yet, but my husband did and he really enjoyed it. I will be reading it soon. Appaently it is about the Lone Ranger! Which I watched on TV every Sat. | 5.0 |
| 9712 | This book definitely has a cliffhanger that makes you wanting to know more! Even though at times it was slow in pace, this was a very intresting and dark topic. I love Pamela Ann's books and after reading this one I can't wait for her other dark novel, Havoc, which has an excrept at the back,to come out!Please hurry with the 2nd book! I need to know what happens next!! :) | 4.0 |
| 9713 | A very different story about wine and the wine country. I thoroughly enjoyed the lightness of the story line and the location. Much of this was tongue in cheek and a very fun read. | 4.0 |
| 9714 | I enjoyed the book. Opened my eyes, especially about rats. Couldn't believe what great little pets they can be. Some sad moments, but on the whole, gives you hope. Gave as gift. | 5.0 |
| 9715 | The Medicine Man, Book 1, draws us into the beginning of a relationship between Kasey and Ashwin when they meet briefly as young children. They meet again, years later, and a dance of sorts begins between them as they watch each other from their respective balconies, high above the beach.I enjoyed the back-story of each of the main characters and it gave me insight into who they were as individuals.They are a well matched couple and fall in love easily. However, the unexpected finds its way into their lives and leaves the reader compelled to turn the pages in search of the outcome.Sensual love scenes combine with suspense to create an unforgettable story that will not disappoint the reader. | 5.0 |
| 9716 | Loved this.book! FAST MOVING ,GOOD READ. I LOVED the WAS 's Higgings gets me right into the story AND THE STORY MOVED.SO.SMLOTH TO A.SURPRISING ENDING. | 5.0 |
| 9717 | This book really took me by a bit of a surprise. I enjoyed the author's creativity, as well as her humor that she was able to infuse in an otherwise dark and violent story. She put a lot into the character development of Aaron/Remi and Willow, which was great. There were some real contradictory issues with Willow's obsession with God and the Ten Commandments that gave me pause at times. Also there was one major "What the heck..?" moment for me where the story took a major turn, but things just didn't add up, and I felt like it was written in as a way to keep things moving along in the story, but it was too major and there was a GLARING issue with it. (Sorry - don't want to give it away.) Overall, it was a fun adult paranormal read. I will probably eventually read the next in the series, because I am curious about what is in store for each of the characters... | 4.0 |
| 9718 | Indescribable is a book that give honor to our Creator AND the photographs are beautiful with excellent descriptions attending them. | 5.0 |
| 9719 | Like sunshine and rain, Anna and Nick did not mix well. However, that doesn't mean their bodies didn't mold well together...From beginning to end, Anna and Nick were taking bites off each other's heads. There was no apparent warmth between them. Only the two of them knew that deep down, they deeply care about each other.This book was quite serious and heavy in conflict. I liked it, but there wasn't enough romance for me. I liked that they both were willing to protect each other no matter the cost. However, it was a bit predictable. There also wasn't enough humor in the story to lighten it up a bit. Nick was always grumpy and Anna was always hiding behind her wall. Even when they have monkey sex together, they still weren't one. The scene below was one of the only funny scenes I remembered.Overall, the story was good. It's worth a read if you have nothing else to do on a weekend. The tension and danger sure wasn't lacking, so that should keep you interested :) | 3.0 |
| 9720 | What an excellent & informative book! It provides great strategies for both losing weight, and changing the way you think about life. To me it is more like a life coaching book than just a weight loss book. It does cover specific ways to create a weight loss program that is customized to your individual needs, and it illustrates how to frame you mental attitude, set goals, and stay focused throughout the process. Overall a great read! I give it 5 big stars! | 5.0 |
| 9721 | i like to read good but wholesome books the author is loosing some good readers because all the detailed sex scenes totally unneccessaray | 1.0 |
| 9722 | What can you say about Debbie Macomber. She is one of my favorite authors and never disappoints with any of her stories. | 5.0 |
| 9723 | There are more recipes than most books. Looks like I will try quite a few of them..I do wish there were more pictures and an index in the front of the e-book. Otherwise a good part to my collection. | 4.0 |
| 9724 | I always recommend this author to any historical romance reader. This isn't one of the more fun stories, but it's very touching and a little more 'real' as far as society and characters. I've read this several times and love it. | 5.0 |
| 9725 | I was hooked on this story from the first terrible, heart-breaking chapter to the last. I picked it up to read a few pages so I could relax to go to bed but, holy cow, that first section is unrelenting tension! It DID NOT help me relax and fall asleep. Instead, my body totally went into stress mode, heart beating, shaky hands, etc. I was so worried about the characters. I got immediately sucked into their world.The relationship between the woman and the horse whisperer was artfully handled. The sexual tension between them was believable and completely delicious!This author is an excellent storyteller who is clearly attentive to the craft of writing. I will read more of his books! | 5.0 |
| 9726 | From his cell, the narrator of The Enchanted tells us the story of the inmates, guards and other inhabitants of the ancient stone prison where he is being held on death row. Through his sometimes almost supernatural sight, he tells us of the Lady, an investigator hired by lawyers to try and get death row inmates out of their death sentences, the Fallen Priest, who struggles to make sense of the tragedy that caused his fall from grace, the warden whose wife is fighting a losing battle against cancer, and York, a brutal killer with a heartbreaking past of his own. As his own execution draws closer, the narrator draws all of these characters together in the enchanted place where wild horses run...An Amazon pick of the month, The Enchanted has received quite a lot of attention in the past couple of months. After reading the blurb, and hearing the comparisons to such great books as The Green Mile, I added it to my To-Read list, unsure quite what to expect but looking forward to discovering what it was all about. What I found was a heart-wrenching literary fantasy, definitely worthy of the positive vibes that have been rippling through the blogosphere recently.Told by a nameless narrator - whose identity is hinted at throughout but not fully revealed until the very end - The Enchanted brings together a number of disparate characters, all of them with dark secrets in their pasts, all of them struggling to make sense of the world around them and such concepts as justice, forgiveness and morality in a place where morals are a commodity and not a necessity. As our narrator skips between the characters, we get a fully rounded glimpse into the enchanted place that is this prison: a dark place where guards turn a blind eye to murder and rape in return for drug-money kickbacks, but also an enchanted place where the slightest act of goodwill can shine like a star gone suddenly nova.Combining fantastical elements with a harrowing examination of the penal system and an investigative subplot surrounding the Lady and her attempts to see York escape the death penalty, the novel is able to constantly surprise and astonish, drawing out revelations about characters that turn monsters into victims without shying away from the dark truths. While examining something as sensitive as the death sentence and the way we treat men and women in prison, The Enchanted never goes for the easy answer or the simple emotion, forcing the reader to make their own minds up or at least go away from the book asking themselves questions.Denfeld's writing combines short, sharp sentences with a poetic turn of phrase at times that culminates in a final scene that I defy anyone to read without at least a lump in their throat. Told mainly in the first person, the story moves skillfully between the characters, giving them all space to breath and develop despite the short length. While there are a few truly villainous characters (one each especially amongst the guards and the prisoners), most of them are far from simply cardboard cutouts - every single one of them has a story to tell.The ending is bitter sweet, depending on the characters, but most of the story questions posed by the novel are answered while the more philosophical conundrums are left - as I said above - to the reader to make sense of. The fantastical elements, while present, are left in the background and again it is left up to the reader to decide how much of them are real and how much of them are wish fulfillment on the part of the narrator.Harrowing and yet uplifting, dark and yet full of hope, The Enchanted is one of my books of the year so far and I imagine that it will be somewhere in my top ten by the end. Filled with real people and brimming over with beautiful, dark imagery, the book is a thought provoking novel that doesn't forget that the first job of any novel is to tell a story. I will most definitely be looking out for Rene Denfeld's next work. I gave The Enchanted 5 flibber-gibbets out of 5. | 5.0 |
| 9727 | This series caught me by surprise, as I tried it without knowing anything about it. I instantly felt drawn to Flavia, as even though she is hardly credible as a preteen girl, she is totally believable as a character. Her passion for chemistry and her glee in mulling over the famous chemists of the past is a master-stroke. Her loneliness and "difference" is magnified at every turn, by the dreary post-war years, the family dysfunction, and the lack on companionship. I find Flavia's fondness for her bicycle very touching. My only caveat is that sometimes the author drags in other female characters who don't really add to the story, such as the gypsy girl. Hanging out in Flavia's bedroom isn't compelling.Otherwise, a lovely discovery. I hope younger readers will get into Flavia, she is a great character who promises to endure. | 5.0 |
| 9728 | If you liked those old slash and hack films in the 90s where, just as you thought everyone was safe, the supposedly defeated bad guy (thing, monster, whatever) pops up again, you'll love this. If not, this otherwise well-written book really disappoints. | 1.0 |
| 9729 | Another book in the highland pack book series. The group is fighting against evil again. Can't wait for the next book | 4.0 |
| 9730 | Dean Koontz has such an imagination for a great story. If you are a Dean Koontz collector like I am, you must read this! | 4.0 |
| 9731 | Very readable as far as text books go! Big and heavy as far as bringing back and forth to class. | 5.0 |
| 9732 | Amazing, Gifted, Helpful, and definitely adding to my Meditation interests. Jennifer is truly a gift that keeps giving and helping. | 5.0 |
| 9733 | As usual, Stephanie Bond delivers another funny story - hard to put down, entertaining and fast-paced. I always turn to Bond when I need a light, quick read and she never disappoints! | 5.0 |
| 9734 | For several years now I have looked to Joel Osteen to guide me and lift me up when I am down. He has a special talent for knowing just what I need to hear when I need to hear it. I like how he never judges or condemns, but has a gentle way of stepping on my toes to get me to pay attention. | 4.0 |
| 9735 | This book is a very good read and I would recommend this book for anyone to read. I have read several of Mrs Perrin books and I think she is a very good writer. Keep up the good work. Can't wait for the next book. | 5.0 |
| 9736 | Very entertaining. Couldn't stop reading , too much suspense. The ending was surprising although I suspected something along the lines | 4.0 |
| 9737 | I really enjoyed this novel. Hiaasen writes well and his characters are just as colorful as in his adult books. I am supposed to be an adult, but I enjoyed Robert Heinlein's youth novels, so I tried Chomp. I was not dissapointed and I imagine I will be buying both types of novels by Hiaasen....for myself. | 5.0 |
| 9738 | I am not a romance novel fan,but loved the characters, especially Lottie. Enjoyable and easy to read. I liked that the story was lighthearted without the usual falling in love then breaking up before realizing they cannot live without the other. Lottie was so refreshing. She kept my interest. | 3.0 |
| 9739 | If I had not known ahead of time that this was juvenile fiction, I might not have guessed by reading it. The book is longer than most Christian juvenile fiction novels, and it is written more on an adult level. The main character is 12 years old at the beginning of the book, but is 20-21 years old by the end of the book, so the main character is an adult for most of the book.To be honest, the only reason I picked the book to review was because there weren't many selections available for review at the time from the publisher. Of what was available, it sounded the most promising, but would not have been a book I would normally have picked up to read. But if far exceeded my expectations.The author created a great and likable character in Drew, the main character of the book. All through the book, he has struggles and doubts about God, which I can relate to, and is intent on doing the right thing, even when it isn't popular.The idea of the book is that due to an accident that temporarily blinds him, Drew is able to see what he believes to be alien invaders all over, who are trying to wreck havoc on people. No one else can see them but Drew, and he soon finds himself running for his life from these dark beings.I won't give too much away, but will say I caught on fairly early what these dark beings were, and found myself enjoying the story a lot. I had intended to read part of it and finish it another day, but I got into the story so much that I finished it in one sitting. This may be a book geared for juvenile readers, but I loved it. The ending, not so much, as I hate cliff-hanger endings, and it left me hoping that book two comes out soon.I definitely recommend it for teen readers, especially boys, but a lot of adults will enjoy it also. | 5.0 |
| 9740 | This was my first MC story and i was a little sketical because they are sometimes super hardcore and heavy, but this one was awesome yeah it had its hardcore stuff but all brought out that the MC lifestyle is real and they are people too. and the love story and scenes were hot, hot. totally alpha male awesome and a beautiful woman Beth she is so powerful and good that this is an awesome story. i highly recommend it and the whole series. | 5.0 |
| 9741 | I read it. Start to finish, but mostly out of hard-headedness and being stubborn. I enjoyed the SciFi and Tesla references, but truthfully thot the story line was juvenile. The plot was bearable, but I kept wanting the book to be over and done with -- versus other, "more adult" books by Tom Clancy and others, where it's a regret that their 500-1,000-page novels don't keep going and going and going ... | 3.0 |
| 9742 | Liked this one from page one.Lance Priest, known as Preacher by some, is a 21 year old college student. He sells used cars to make money.Lance is a super used car salesman. He never tries to screw buyers over and will sell them the best car for their buck. Lance has his own code of ethics.Lance is also a liar par excellance. He can tell a lie better than anyone and have everyone believing that lie. He's lied his whole life and the practice has made his life easier. Lance can fit in anywhere and his lies help him get there.Lance also has a photographic memory and a little out of body thing goin on.When he's out of body he can float above himself and any alititude, catch a clue about whats going on in the area, and make a decision on how to proceed. Pretty handly little ability to have especially when the CIA takes over his life.Lance filled out a questionaire he got in college. The questionaire was looking for folks interested in joining the Foreign Service. Lance filled in out, sent it in and promptly forgot about it.Lance was mildly surprised to be picked for testing. Lance, true to form, put down nothing but lies on the entire questionaire. A questionaire that will change his life.So begins one damned fine read.This one has Lance, his time in the Army, his training, his comrades in arms, his boss, his boss's agenda, a girl named Marta, jihadists, the KGB, loads of bad guys and Preacher pulling it off.Just one great read and well worth those five stars. | 5.0 |
| 9743 | We have been using this series for almost 10 years now. It is a great teaching resource because you can give it to a first time Bible class teacher and they feel prepared and able to communicate the messages in God's word! | 5.0 |
| 9744 | Ginny Baird writes lovely stories all about love, romance, strife and happy endings. Eve comes in from a previous story (How to Marry a Matador) and it is great for her to have her own story. Eve is up for promotion at the magazine she works for and needs to do a piece on Wild West Brides, a sort-of mail order bride business, run by oh-so-hot Ted. She goes to them 'undercover' and her first challenge is to ride a horse - LOL! poor girl. As we get to know Ted we find he has his own past and stumbling blocks to deal with. The twists and turns getting these two together make for a good read. Enjoy! | 4.0 |
| 9745 | son said he enjoyed this book, was not about soccer much, but basically, athletes in general an what it took to prepare to be ready for a game...to deserve to win by being prepared, etc....son enjoyed book, would buy again. | 5.0 |
| 9746 | For just over 2 weeks now, my partner and I have opened a business but neither of us have any business or even accounting background (we’re both arts major graduates). I’m the one who’s determined to learn about money management and I am indeed very glad to have found this book for less than a dollar. I’ve already learned a lot from Chapter 1 alone which immediately talked about Creating Financial Statements. I won’t delve on the technical details of the book but I can assure you this is the first help I got right after deciding on making some changes with my finances. As the book suggested in its first page, it is best to know what your current financial status is to be able to make adjustments based on that fact. Your goal and purpose should also be clear to you. I highly recommend this book! | 5.0 |
| 9747 | I'd never actually read the original story, just watched the movie. It was interesting. And then there is Wicked! I recommend it. | 4.0 |
| 9748 | I was simply amazed at how much I learned about the Southwest and New Mexico, where I live. Never thought a single book would give me so much history of the region as well as history of the USA and its conquest of the West. Was a very open and honest history not a cover up. Was one of the best books I've ever read. | 5.0 |
| 9749 | I was gifted a copy of this book for an honest review. I was interested in the messages different types of flowers could send. I will say, it started out a little weak, but it didn’t take too long to pull me in to where I had to make myself put it down to go to bed.Georgina knows flowers. She’s always loved them and even makes her living as a florist. Therefore, she becomes intrigued when flowers begin mysteriously showing up on her doorstep. She knows the meaning of each of the flowers, but is unsure of what her secret messenger is trying to tell her. It seems sweet and innocent until ominous flowers begin showing up along with the loving ones. She’s trying to figure out the mystery behind the flowers, but with all the drama going on in her life, she’s having a hard time focusing on the message. Between the return of her high school crush, Corbin, and the jealousy his return inducing in her best friend and employee, Sid; Georgina’s world is spinning out of control, and she doesn’t know how to get it back to normal.Corbin is the only man Georgina has ever truly wanted, but he’s never seemed to return her affections. When he suddenly returns and begins to pursue her, she’s taken aback. She tries to keep her guard up, but she can’t help falling for him again. When it comes to a man that sexy AND sweet, what sensible girl could resist? But Corbin has some secrets that threaten to destroy the relationship they’ve built. Will Georgina be able to forgive his lies, or will she lose the only man she’s ever loved once again? And don’t forget about Sid and his irrational behavior. Is he the secret flower messenger and trying to win Georgina over, or is he out to sabotage her and her new relationship with Corbin? Who can Georgina really trust? Buy this book and find out.As I mentioned, the story started out a little weak in my opinion, but don’t give up on it. It gets really good and is well worth plowing through the beginning. There are some grammar and punctuation issue, but they aren’t severe enough to affect the comfortable reading of the story. If you like a love story with some added suspense, I definitely recommend this book. It was an enjoyable read, and I would read other books by this author in the future. | 4.0 |
| 9750 | This was a good short story. A great read to help pass the afternoon. Loved Gabriel and felt for him as he navigated through his struggles of 're integrating into society | 4.0 |
| 9751 | “When I get out of this car, I want to look like a man who was eating p****.”Books in Seductive Nights series should be read in order:Part 0.5: First NightBook 1: Night after NightBook 2: After this NightIn First Night prelude - Amazon freebie and included in Night after Night) entertainment attorney Clay Nichols, in town on business and tired after a long day of negations, decides to stop by the bar, Cubic Z to meet bartender Julia Bell. He had been given her info by her sister the weekend prior. The story follows their first meeting and night together.Night after Night (book 1) is the continuation for Clay and Julia’s steamy night together. Clay is back in New York, but neither is ready to let go just yet so they book a weekend trip for Julia to visit Clay Julia is torn as she has this big secret she can’t disclose which prevents her from being in a relationship. Clay healed, but with lessons learned from a bad relationship is set on honesty and full disclosure.So while they are extremely compatible in bedroom with the sex is off-the-charts and their conversations/bantering on queue their agendas are not attuned. Yet with their attraction and great sex a bond is formed that quickly deepens. Which only makes matters so much worse when Julia’s past and secrets come back to haunt them both…. Forcing them to reevaluate past hurts, honesty, boundaries, ultimatums and risking it all….CLAY NICHOLS: ~35 years/entertainment attorney/$$$/brown hair/brown eyes/tattoo.Clay Nichols is an amazing hero; the sex, conversation, his realness and personality! He is boyfriend material and a keeper. Seven words to describe Clay: Charismatic, honest, commanding, flexible, confident, noble and open-minded.JULIA BELL, JULES: ~25 years/bartender/reddish-brown hair/green eyes.Unfortunately Julia Bell disappointed me in this story. In the prelude her keeping secrets came across as evasive yet necessary in a playful way. But in book 1 Clay opens up about his past and makes it clear that honesty is everything to him and though I understand some of her reasoning (though over-dramatized) I feel she should have revaluated and come up with a better solution to be worthy of Clay.Seven words to describe Julia: Selfish, misguided, secretive, assured, strong, focused, non-committal and spontaneous.Night after Night offered lots of steamy and playful sex, but story also allowed for the plot and the dialogue to develop. As mentioned Julia failed me (Clay), but I am hoping she will redeem herself in book 3. Story ends with a huge cliffy and so I am looking forward to book 2, After this Night for the conclusion of their story.Off-the-charts smut! Sexy and memorable hero! Suspense and danger! 4 solid stars!“I’m going to f*** you like I hate you. I need to f*** you angrily but don’t forget this, I’m crazy for you.”***Hero rating: 4.5 starsHeroine rating: 2.5 starsSexual tension rating: 4.5 starsSex scenes rating: 5 starsSex scenes frequency: 4.5 starsPlot rating: 3.5 starsDialogue rating: 4 starsStorytelling rating: 4 starsStory ending rating: N/ABook editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): N/A************************************************Overall rating: 4 starsWould I recommend this story: Yes.Would I re-read this story: Maybe later.Would I read future books by this author: Yes.A gifted copy was provided by author/publisher for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 9752 | Not a bad book, but.... it needs more info about homesteading It could have included more information in it's text, but.... it didn't. Too bad, missed a good chance to teach us all a lot. | 4.0 |
| 9753 | Some of the characters seem like an amalgamation of familiar video game characters and stereotypes but over Id like to live in this universe. Very good series. | 5.0 |
| 9754 | I cannot say enough good about this book. I was desperate to get my 2 year old to eat something other than chicken nuggets and noodles but was skeptical that he would try any of these. He is very suspicious of new foods and anything that is made a little different. For example, a quesadilla with cheese is ok, but add anything in there and he freaks. So I was skeptical of the zucchini quesadilla recipe but tried it. He ate 3 slices. I have cooked something from this book for breakfast and dinner for the past two weeks. He has eaten every recipe except one or two.Some of the reviews say that the changes are too basic and everyone knows them, but I had no idea how to make regular dishes into something he would enjoy. Every dish is made to cater to children with strict tastes, so I know something won't taste weird or too strong. We have also enjoyed the recipes, so I don't have to make two different meals.Another good point: Alot of the recipes use the same ingredients, so I just needed to stock my pantry and fridge with some staples instead of having to buy new ingredients for each recipe. I also like comments from moms about how to change up the recipes, which is one downside to paper cookbooks - not being able to read the comments on how people have changed ingredients.My only complaint is that in the past two weeks, I have spent a huge amount of time in the kitchen. It seems like these recipes are very time consuming, even though there will be a comment about how quick they are. But if I need to chop a bunch of stuff and puree some other stuff, then assemble it, that takes time, which takes time away from being with my child who is too young to help for longer than a couple of minutes. I will have to do alot of prep at night when he is in bed in order to make it work for the long term.However, I feel better than I have in a while from eating these meals, and I notice tantrums and snacking have decreased. I had never seen their blog but looked it up and found that all of these recipes and more are on their blog for free, so if you want to check them out before you buy the book, you can. Or you might just save your money and use the web, but I like having a cookbook in front of me versus a computer. | 5.0 |
| 9755 | I was very excited to review this book to review. A few days after I received it, there was a lovely Relief Society lesson given by a sister in my ward about the Sacrament. Sister Reader passed out papers to all the sisters that read, "What did you think of during the sacrament?" That sentence really made me think. Usually I read the scriptures during the sacrament, but did I truly think about the Savior and the importance of the sacrament? The next day at Family Home Evening, I was inspired to give a lesson about the sacrament. We read this lovely book together as a family and used the lovely experience of the author to better our understanding of the sacrament and the importance of partaking it every week. Also to encourage my family to be spiritually prepared to take the sacrament, and to be thinking of Jesus Christ, through prayer and the scriptures.My family and I will cherish this book and I am very grateful that it is in our home. | 5.0 |
| 9756 | Just read Harry Connolly, he is brilliant. This series is one of the best I have ever read & my reading list is: Butcher; Briggs; Harrison; Harris; St Crowe; Carey; Feist; Scalzi, you know the rest. | 5.0 |
| 9757 | This was a real nail bitting cliff hanger. But, I love Thea Harrison's work and alway read her tales. Drive right in! | 5.0 |
| 9758 | I love Ethan and Beau's story. It's probably my favorite out of the alluring indulgence series. And I loved watching these two get together. It's probably best to read holidays with the walkers before you read this to give you some background info. | 5.0 |
| 9759 | of all the books on archery that I have owned and read this is my favorite. it is simple but not simplistic, basic but not dumbed down. I cannot recommend it more highly for the aspiring archer | 5.0 |
| 9760 | Troll Mountain: Episode 1Matthew ReillyI have enjoyed Matthew Reilly’s books in the past, and so it was with some excitement that I started this book. It is however very different from his previous works.This is a serialized very short story, with three volumes. Whether Reillys works are useable fast paced, this was slow. Where his works are usually suited to an adult audience, this was more for children.The book tells the first episode of Raf who treks to Troll Mountain to steal an elixir to restore health to his tribespeople.Although a good read, it is not what I would expected from Reilly. | 3.0 |
| 9761 | It has it all humor, suspense, hot sex! What else can u ask for can't wait for the next book! | 4.0 |
| 9762 | You will adore Lucie and Reid. Reid is sexy and hot. The story will keep you on the edge of your seat. | 4.0 |
| 9763 | This book is sweet, sexy, and just an all out lovely read! And did I mention that it was a lovely, flat out funny, tear jerking, catch your breath beauty of a book?! You'll love it! | 5.0 |
| 9764 | I did not like this book because it ended way to fast and it didn't seem like it really ended. exept for that I have not much to saw. I like the plot | 2.0 |
| 9765 | Helen Smith is a joke of an "academic," a misogynist and a terrible writer. She doesn't use any good data and scientific research to back up her assumptions about how men have it so tough these days. It's mostly just a book of her ranting and using anecdotal stories about men that she then uses to assume all men must feel this way. It's an insult to the intelligence of anyone reading this book. And in fact, she just reinforces existing gender stereotypes such as "women manipulate men with their superior verbal skills."If you are interested in this topic, there are far better books to read than this one. Also, I have reason to believe that she is manipulating the Amazon reviews to get positive reviews. Amazon, you should ban her! | 1.0 |
| 9766 | This book is a hot mess and is really hard to rate. The writing was very awkward and confusing. It sounded to me like it was written by a group of high school girls but then I saw the writer was only 22 so guess that explains it. There were so many things going on that caused me to scratch my head, thinking "who does that?". You expected one of the characters to react a certain way in a situation but their reaction would be something totally different that didn't make sense. The dialog was off too - how many 18 year-old girls who live in a trailer with a stripper for a mother say "whilst" and "amongst"? All the long, heartfelt declarations of love with her father and stepmother got really old so I just started skimming those. It felt like "how do I love thee, let me count the ways"!The editing was probably the worst I've ever read and I read 6 - 7 novels a week. Spelling errors, crazy punctuation, run-on sentences, extra words, missing words, incomplete sentences, grammar mistakes, you name it, this book had it. And it wasn't like one error per page or something, it was multiple errors in each sentence. I lost count of how many times I had to edit a sentence several different ways in my head just to figure out what was going on.Harley was the biggest mess of all. That chick seriously needed to stay single and focus on growing up. The fact that every time one of the guys cheated on her she wondered if it was her fault was so incredibly annoying. Even more annoying was how quickly she would take them back, especially Jace.All that being said, I still couldn't put this book down. I think it had the same appeal that a show like "worlds fattest man" or "woman with three heads" has - you don't want to look but something just draws you in, some sick fascination you can't resist. I would say there's a pretty good chance that I'll buy the next book once it comes out. | 2.0 |
| 9767 | I really enjoyed this book. The story was well written, very detailed, romantic, exciting, and touching. The author did a very good job. There were some minor editing error but was still a good book to read. | 5.0 |
| 9768 | This was a cute short story. Hanna has loved Hayden since she was twelve, but mathematical minded Hayden discounts her love since it cannot be proven. When Hayden enters a wager with his mother for which can find Hanna a fiancé first, things between them become clearer than ever. The romance was sweet, though Hanna was a bit vapid, yet she still had a pleasant mouth personality. I would read more from this author. | 4.0 |
| 9769 | Unlike Hulk Gray, which explores unrecorded moments between point A and point B in the first day of the Incredible Hulk’s existence, Spiderman Blue is really just about Peter Parker narrating memories of Gwen Stacy and a recounting of brief, early battles with classic enemies of Spider-man (the Green Goblin, Rhino, the Lizard, Vulture and Kraven the Hunter). The story is not really so great, and the character development not so awesome either – it shows Peter spending more time with Mary Jane than it does of him starting up his relationship with Gwen. But the art is great – cool shots of Spider-man swinging around the city, usually in some sort of “classic” pose you’d credit to John Romita Sr than to a modern artist. The fashions are funky, and there are not too many tedious scenes with Aunt May or J Jonah Jameson; the classic encounter with Mary Jane is not terribly impressive (too hard to out-do the original), but at least there are plenty of large panels, and tons of one-page and two-page spreads. Love it!! We also get to see more of Peter’s motorcycle, moving out of Aunt May’s house to become Harry Osborn’s roommate, Flash joining the army, all well-treaded stuff.Probably the most dramatic point of this book is the striking covers that Tim Sale comes up with, seemingly inspired by Reid Miles’ work for Blue Note jazz records and mid-sixties pop art (there’s also a funny anecdote related in the end-interview/sketches pages – nice stuff here – that talks about how Tim was campaigning to put Aunt May on one of the covers instead of Gwen or Mary Jane!!!! Thankfully that never happened. The art is big and bold and full of dramatic colours, expressive faces, but also clear homage’s to Frank Miller or the John Romitas (Senior and Junior). The fashions are great, and they just go on and on. Funky wear-a-mustache milk-drinking breakfast scene in Aunt May’s house. Wellll… maybe not that funky… A very bad after shave joke. Mary Jane serving soup! Gwen reading Huckleberry Finn!Love the sound effects: Bdif! Squash! Floosh! Snatch (when something is snatched)! Wwok! Krash! Plooph! Dkush! Sllak! Flak! Bdok! Skrip! Thrash! Plk! Swak (a kissing sound)! Wrok! Wram! BDFF! The only one they miss is when Peter first sees Mary Jane: Shwing!! | 5.0 |
| 9770 | I can't say how much I loved this book. This whole series was amazing. I love jack lair. Everyone needs him in their life and I can't wait for the next book. The author did an amazing job | 5.0 |
| 9771 | Not only was it a great book for learning how to be the ultimate party planner, but Tori also gave us glimpses into her personal life. I loved learning all about how to pay attention to the details of a party with Tori telling us about her parties she has thrown. She even put photos in the book to show just how key the details are.The only party I am planning is my wedding in 2015. Thankfully I can use some of these tips in this book, since I am doing it myself and trying to be the 'Bargain Bride' about it all. All of Tori's tips in this book can be done by using things you have in your home, you can borrow from friends or family, or get at a bargain price. She may be rich but doesn't put across you need money to have elegance. On the contrary.Ladies, and even gents who love a good party, and wanna dabble in it, get this book. Seriously. | 5.0 |
| 9772 | This author never fails to create an enjoyable reading session. There's magic infused in each story, using outlines of life that are lessons for all of us to learn. I really enjoy her style, and the development of new characters is charming and fun. | 5.0 |
| 9773 | Armani has done it again!Great story and character development!I cannot wait for his next book! I highly recommend this book!! | 5.0 |
| 9774 | For the most part, the story was good. Not over the top great but it kept me reading to see how it all played out. I really liked Symon and his patience and strength when interacting with Elena. As for Elena, she was torn between doing what was right and wanting to be as normal as she could. She could have trusted Symon way sooner because it got old having to read about her second guessing him when it was clear he was one who could be trusted.What I didn't care for was the author's frequent explanations and insertions into the story about the characters feelings. It felt forced. The interactions between the characters was enough to keep the story moving without all the extra.This was in a set of Five Unforgettable Knights and I had never read this author before. I don't buy into the healing processes Elena used and would typically not read books like this, but since the description didn't mention anything about it, I didn't consider that when I gave it three stars. | 3.0 |
| 9775 | One day, maybe over coffee, several of the greatest romance authors of today got together and decided to write a series of books based upon the myth of the Arabian Nights and Scheherazade. Each month a different bestselling author will write a new novella resulting in the brilliant collection 1001 Dark Nights.The first installment in this delicious collection is Forever Wicked by Shayla Black. Forever Wicked is part of Ms. Black’s Wicked Lovers series and introduces us to Jason Denning and Gia Angelotti. Jason and Gia first met at Club Dominion where Jason served as Gia’s Dom. The two stole away to Vegas to get married but then tragedy occurred. Before they could enjoy more than one day of their married life, Gia’s brother was killed in the line of duty. Gia immediately rushed home to care for her depressed sister-in-law and her children, as well as her grieving parents. A police officer herself, Gia thought she didn’t need Jason’s help and could handle everything by herself. She pushed Jason out of her heart and her life.Fast forward one year later and Jason is determined to make one last ditch effort at saving his marriage. He blackmails Gia into spending time with him and allowing him the chance to win her back. What follows is a heart-warming story as Gia is reminded why she fell in love with Jason and learns to allow herself to lean on her husband.Gia is a fascinating character. It’s not often you see a police officer being submissive but I understood completely Gia’s need to let go and allow someone else to be the strong one. Family is a huge part of her life and her need to care for and help others has caused her to forget about her own wants and needs in her quest to be who and what her family needs.Jason is a Dom who only wants to take care of and support his wife. He’s also a billionaire who was raised by a mother who doesn’t know the first thing about love unless there is a financial payoff. Jason knows that he cares deeply for Gia and wants to take care of her but as to love? That’s something found only in romance novels.Forever Wicked broke my heart and then put it all back together with a big red bow. The death of Gia’s brother and the effect on the family created such heartache. Yet watching Jason caring for Gia and trying to solve all of her problems inspired me. Watching the two fall in love with each other all over again? Priceless! Ms. Black has a gift of creating characters who become so real that their pain is your pain and their triumphs are yours.If you are a fan of Ms. Black’s Wicked Lovers series, and you should be, then you know that the sex scenes are going to be hot, I mean off the charts hot! And Ms. Black was able to pack a lot of heat in a small amount of pages. I don’t think I’ll ever think about chocolate mousse the same way again.If Forever Wicked is the standard set for the 1001 Dark Nights collection then I think us readers are very lucky. I can’t wait for next month and the next installment. Here’s to more collaboration in the future! | 5.0 |
| 9776 | I enjoyed this book. Nia is now one of my favorite authors. I'm happy for the ending. I'm glad I picked today to read this one. | 5.0 |
| 9777 | Hattie was a young girl when she moved to Philadelphia with her mother and sisters. Marrying young, she ultimately had eleven children. Her adult life and relationships with her children were colored by the deaths of her first two children, twins who died of influenza or pneumonia. Hattie never recovered from their deaths, which turned her into a severe and critical woman who wasn't able to experience joy or express the love she felt for her other children. The Twelve Tribes of Hattie recounts the stories of each of her remaining children, many of whom suffered from mental illness and depression.Author Ayana Mathis explores the effects of tragedy, mental illness, depression, and poverty on a family struggling to get by in this book set from the 1920s through 1980. Ultimately, Hattie understands how she has failed her family, and resolves not to do so again when Hattie's daughter Cassie succumbs to mental illness and leaves her daughter Sala in Hattie's care. It's well-written and compulsively readable, although I found the unending progression of sad and tragic stories hard to bear. Nevertheless, it provides much food for thought and discussion. This would be a good choice for book clubs and anyone else who enjoys contemporary fiction. | 4.0 |
| 9778 | I really enjoyed this book. It gave me a perspective of war time life in England that I was not made aware of during any of my studies of the war. It made me want to seek more information. I think this gave a real example of how women would act toward one another in a small town and then later under the stresses of war. | 4.0 |
| 9779 | Originally, I got this book because it sounded like a bubbly story of a boy with depression. I think that is very accurate of the book. The book was wonderfully written. One of the best aspects of it was how relatable it was. You may wonder how you a mentally stable person could relate; the relating came through being stuck in a cycle. In the book, Craig just got stuck and he did not see an outlet out of his life. Though it meant tearing down his previous life, Craig found a way out which would make him a hero to most people. Not only is this story heartwarming in the sense that the main character got his life back together, it gives us hope for our own lives.Though your life may not be the best, this book will surely remind you of how lucky you are and the importance of appreciating your current life. I was thoroughly impressed with the complex thought provoking nature achieved through this book. Though written very comically and lighthearted, It’s Kind of a Funny Story teaches you to respect those with depression and gives more of an understanding.Noted at the back of the book is the information that this book was written soon after the author got out of a mental hospital himself. This really gives even more perspective when reading it. I wish I had known while reading the book.I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a comical story of hope. This book is not just for teens. Many adults could gain insight and enjoy this book. | 5.0 |
| 9780 | Pretty good action packed story. I liked the storyline. It was creative and original. Every page kept you on the edge of your seat. This book was not slow by any means, but it was a little confusing and scattered to me. In the beginning it took me a while to figure out what was going on (and I do think the author did that on purpose, you aren't suppose to know right away).The character development was slow for me. I just didn't ever get a feel for the characters. I never really felt their personality. They could have been anyone. They also seemed much younger to me. I was very surprised when they said they were in their 20's (one even late 20's)! This story was also written in first person - so it is kind of harder to build the character that way in the first place. I didn't warm up to the characters at all.All-in-all this was "middle of the road" for me, not bad but not great. I will continue reading and reviewing the other two books in the series. The storyline was interesting enough for me to want to continue to read more. A big plus was that it was a fast moving book and had enough happening to keep it interesting. | 3.0 |
| 9781 | so much stuff was going on in the book. I was little confused at times. I might buy part 2 if it comes out. | 3.0 |
| 9782 | I have to say it was one of the most enjoyable reads ive had so far. Im a 15 year old girl who loves YA Paranormal romances and this was perfect. Sometimes I read reviews and they may say its great or bad or an overall mixture but I never know whether they are my age or are into the same type of books as I am. But I am going to make it clear for people- There is a connection between everyone in the book and a lot of romance but it is suitable for all ages. You have to read this book it was awsome!:) well done to the authour! also I love the cover of the book!!! | 5.0 |
| 9783 | This book is really cute and my daughter loves it. The pictures are gorgeous and the text is super funny, even for adults. Makes for very enjoyable repeat reading. She also loves the smoochy last part, so sometimes we just reread the last quarter over and over so we can play a smooching game. | 5.0 |
| 9784 | Very good short by Christopher Farnsworth....want more of Cade and Zach...!!! Love the President s Vampire series!!!! Waiting for the next book in the series. | 5.0 |
| 9785 | This was the first Stephen Booth book I read. Cooper & Fry and interesting characters. It would be nice to have an easy way to learn the order books are written to better understand the evolution of the characters. The second one I read was Dancing with the virgins which precedes this book. I spend quite a bit of time researching anthers to determine the order of a series. Sue Grafton is as easy as ABC but not so for most. | 4.0 |
| 9786 | This is a supremely good how-to for the first- time chicken farmer who needs a simple lodging place for their birds. | 5.0 |
| 9787 | We are flooded with massive tomes about WW I, whose anniversary it is this year. Yet this, very brief survey,is full of information that was new to me, as well as a whole new perspective. Instead of the tired, old theories,trotted out and dusted down by other historians, this one is fresh and original. Being close to Easter Europe, NormanStone provides information that most other writers have overlooked, and the details are startling.Forget the mega tomes: this one will do just fine. | 4.0 |
| 9788 | I had a hard time with this one. It seemed the whole first part of the book (that I read) was in her head with her commenting to herself. She seemed awfully immature for her age and experience. I couldn't figure the Aunt's age. At first I thought she was quite a bit older than the niece, then she seemed to be just a few years older than the niece then I wonder why in heck she let her Aunt tell her what to do and when to do it. She is a grown woman and she is told to come inside and not talk to the cowboy, her old friend. Really? I didn't get that.Then she gets up to go outside and have it out with a rooster her first morning home. Really? that just seemed dumb. I couldn't figure out what the heck was going on. I met the hero and it seemed like the aunt did something to come between him and the heroine but the heroine has no idea what she did. I think. I finally gave up on this one and quit reading. I did go back and read some reviews before writing mine and discovered a few were as confused as I was. They did get further in the book than I did. This really sounded like a mixed up group of people and the vodka soaked aunt needed to be tossed off a cliff.read for yourself and see what you think. Maybe it will take on a different vibe for you. | 2.0 |
| 9789 | I very much enjoyed reading this book and appreciate the attention to detail given by the author regarding the handling of horses etc. I was surprised by the ending which makes for a good mystery novel! | 4.0 |
| 9790 | Another fine entry in Odell’s Mapleton Mystery Series.Mapleton police chief Gordon Helpler’s wintertime vacation at a Colorado Bed and Breakfast gets off to a rocky start. Though he’s supposed to be relaxing and allowing an eye condition to heal, Gordon soon finds himself embroiled in a missing persons case.Snow storms and secretive guests at the B&B; lead to a fiery homicide. Gordon’s out of his jurisdiction, but his cop instincts kick in and the complex multi-jurisdictional puzzle starts coming together. The clever killer’s wise to Gordon’s every move, and he’s a step ahead of Gordon, tying up loose ends.A well-researched novel with strongly drawn characters, rich with law enforcement details. | 5.0 |
| 9791 | Great story well told, exciting plot with plenty of twists and turns. The characters and situations are plausible, what more can you ask for? It gets better on reading it a second time.A worthy five stars. | 5.0 |
| 9792 | The amazingly prolific CJ Cherryh brings the long arc of her Foreigner series to its very satisfying conclusion with Peacemaker. Her characterizations are as complex, her plots as tangled and her creation of an alien society as complete and compelling as when she began the series twenty some years ago.Well worth the time, but you have to start at the beginning, as so much of the Atevi culture she creates is cumulative, and the customs and traditions she ascribes to them are central to the narrative. Cherryh has created a dense, fully formed alien society, and many sympathetic characters both alien and human. | 5.0 |
| 9793 | Another good one by Megan Duncan. I must say Claire is badass. I was so Dmitry until Aarick showed up. Just downloaded book two and can't wait to start. | 5.0 |
| 9794 | I loved this 6th book of the Bridgertons, but it was more of a hard read to me!!! All the other books I read with in 2 days but this one I had to keep putting down and took more time to read!! It was a lovely story of Francescia and Michael. It was nice too see her find love a second time and with her best friend of all things!! I loved it when Michael became volnerable and blerted out the he had always loved her!!! A great story after the tragic end to her first marriage to John!!! Off to read book 7!! Love Julia Quinn such a wonderful and inspirational writer!! | 5.0 |
| 9795 | This was a very well written book.I would recommend it to any one who likes to read about the cahallenges of days gon by. | 5.0 |
| 9796 | Good story. Held my breath at many sections. I recommend this to anyone who wants to know what its like to reach inside and see what man is made of. | 5.0 |
| 9797 | the story continues.... I really like the metaphor related to sand castles in a relationship. this couple has a lot going for them. in and i continue to read for the whole group is quite interesting even though they are teenagers on the brink of adulthood they act like adults ams the story continues not too YA. | 4.0 |
| 9798 | I'm a grandma and I just loved this book. I enjoyed the plot of this story, and the fact that it does have an ending. Each new book has a new adventure, but it does not leave you hanging until the next one is written. I will be buying these books for my grandkids, because I know they will enjoy them as much as I did. | 5.0 |
| 9799 | I am a sucker for small town stories as I grew up in one. This book has the authentic small town feeling with the predictable small town people. There are always those who stay, those who go away, those who "make" it and those who don't. That's the way it is. I guess what makes this different is that the character, Lee, is based on a real life friendship the author has with Bon Iver. I don't know the group so that made little difference to me.This little town is in Wisconsin and is told from the viewpoint of five people- the married couple, Henry and Beth who stayed; the rodeo star, Ronny, who is injured and returns home; Kip who makes a nice living in Chicago and comes home to rejuvenate his hometown and Lee, the major rock star who can't cut his roots. The idea that no matter where you are in life you are still most comfortable with the people you grew up with is an idea that I agree with. At age 61 when I am with my childhood friends it is as if no time has passed. After all, they know all about you. They know your families and your secrets.This book would have been better if they had explored that relationship more. The best part of the book was when Lee spent the night at Ronny's before Henry and Beth's wedding. The interaction with Ronny's father was so perfect and so telling. There just wasn't enough of those moments. I think it revolved too much around the hero worship of Lee. Yes, it's wonderful that he's famous and comes home again. If Lee is based on Bon Iver then I suppose Henry is based on the author. That may be why Henry came out too perfect and one dimensional. He didn't ring true.The ending was absurd. It really spoiled the book for me. The incident was unlikely and the bro-romance was over the top. While the writing was good, the ending dropped my rating to three stars. It could have been so much better. | 3.0 |
| 9800 | Enjoyed this book. I am prepper so it was right up my alley. Well written. Can't wait to read more. | 5.0 |
| 9801 | This book is historical fiction and gives a great insight intol the relationships between slave and master. Slavery was not all "Gone With the Wind" and this book helps to open your eyes. It is a riveting story and hard to put down. | 5.0 |
| 9802 | This is a hilarious, laugh out loud story. If you are looking for a light read with a lot of laughs and some fantastically funny characters, this is the book. | 5.0 |
| 9803 | Amazing!!! Woke up in my sleep thinking about it!!! Had it on my kindle as well as on my phone!!! | 5.0 |
| 9804 | I thought this story was great I can't wait to read what happens next. I would recommend this to my family | 4.0 |
| 9805 | With stories from a personal standpoint, this author helps those struggling through the dark days of caregiving through spiritual insights. Highly recommended. | 5.0 |
| 9806 | Jack Noble is the sort of character who is larger than life, but not in a bad way. He is flawed and shows more than a few of life's bruises on his personality. The other characters in this collection of novellas are also equally drawn. I had not expected the characters to become as well fleshed out as they turned out to be.The story begins with a "hook". I give a book 10% of its length to engage me or I leave it behind. This book grabbed me quickly. I didn't want to stop reading it. Every time I thought I had reached a point where the book was going to fall flat, it didn't. You can already see that this means I remained with the story to its conclusion.This leaves me with a problem. I have a number of other books I want to read and have waiting on me to pick them up and begin the process once again. But I don't want to leave the story behind - even for a short time. Now I need to purchase the next book in this series. Such is life, I suppose. | 4.0 |
| 9807 | Afterparty ended up being one of those books that I thought was one thing, but turned out to be something else, entirely. The writing and dialogue in this book charmed me, and while I know it won’t be for everyone, I thought that Emma’s inner dialogue and sense of humor brought a lot to the story. I liked Emma, and I could relate to her, so I guess I was drawn in by her obvious need to get out from her her father’s watchful eye and her strong inner conscience that with which she is always at war. Her move to LA is ushered in with a kiss from a stranger at a beach club, which seemed strange at the time, but really set the tone for what Emma would experience in her new home. The income level and lifestyle of the teens at Emma’s new school is not one that many of the readers will have first hand experience with, but I thought the book did a good job of showing how the wealth and privilege most certainly did not buy happiness for anyone. Another standout for me was the presence of a single parent that did not just disappear. So often in YA it seems that the single parent dynamic is used an an excuse to eliminate all adult oversight, but Emma’s father, while perhaps a bit naive at times, did not fade into the background, and I appreciated that because I think it really gave me a good idea of Emma’s character and the inner conflict she was experiencing.Afterparty was dramatic, and there was a certain guilty pleasure aspect to the story, but this book was also about Emma struggle with who she is. It wasn’t just the usual, I am a teen and must test boundaries stuff, although there was a bit of that, but it was also about Emma’s whole family history. Her mother’s addiction, and her father’s unwillingness to discuss it, weighs heavily on Emma’s identity and her friendships and romances are all colored by the voice in the back of Emma’s head that constantly wonders if she will turn into the woman that has essentially haunted her small family unit all these years. Her friend Siobhan, who will strike fear and sympathy into the heart of any parent reading this book, was a great catalyst for a lot of the drama. On one hand, she was the defense against the mean girls at school, but on the other hand, she was as self-destructive as they come and some of her escapades truly made me cringe. Dylan, who in many ways was the male equivalent of Siobhan, was an interesting romantic interest for both girls.In the end, Afterparty was a book that combined indulgent fun with a story that had a very strong moral compass. Without being preachy in any way, it showed the snapshot of a journey that contained a lot of conflict, doubt, and ultimately a resolution that balanced entertaining with satisfying. It was a book that artfully combined a thoughtful story with pure entertainment. | 4.0 |
| 9808 | This was a gripping book that I couldn't put down (I downloaded the Kindle version during a free promotion and read most of it on my iPad). I found that it was appropriately timed for my life, as its subject is grieving the loss of a family member, and I was reading it after going through a tragedy. In this book a 12-year-old girl dies in a tragic accident. Her mother, father and brother are left to pick up the pieces of their lives and try to move on without her.I definitely had some "issues" with this book, but not enough to stop reading it. Some plot lines were overly contrived, cliche and unrealistic. It switched narrators/points of view from one character to another, which normally irks me to no end, and I can't say I loved it in this book but it actually worked out okay. And the characters were frustrating-- I get that they were supposed to be having trouble communicating but this tension/plot line dragged on and on and on until I was annoyed by it.I thought that the mother was ignoring her son and while I understood her grief about her daughter I didn't think she was being the best mother to her son. At the same time, I thought the dad/husband was being whiny and demanding too much attention from the mom/wife while she was trying to grieve. He seemed selfish and rather like a douchebag to me and I wished she wouldn't have felt so much guilt related to him and instead had felt more guilt related to her son. They were supposed to be this long-term romantic couple but I didn't buy it and it seemed like they barely knew each other. From reading the background on this author, she usually writes romance, so I would think that the husband/wife relationship would be written the best; however, ironically I felt it was the worst relationship in the book. I found it overly complex and then overly trite, but maybe I'm just not the right audience for the "romance" aspect of the book.With all of that being said, I still enjoyed the book and found it to be a good distraction from everyday life, which I needed when I read it. I ended up buying copies of the book for special women in my life for Mother's Day because I think almost any woman would like this book. It never got boring and kept moving on towards a relatively satisfying conclusion. I would like to read more by this author; however, this is her first mainstream fiction book and the rest of her books are romance, which I don't read. (There was a preview of one of her books at the end of this book that seemed interesting and non-romancy, though... even though it's classified as a romance... so maybe I'll check it out, because overall I did like the author's writing style.) | 4.0 |
| 9809 | JENNIFER HAD ME CRYING SO MUCH in the beginning. She leads you to believe one thing then BAM! It is so much different. Her sassy style and sense of humor shine through and make the reader truly identify with each character. Love it! | 5.0 |
| 9810 | The first half of this short book is great, justifying the positive reviews I'd read. It would have made a good article in The New York Times Magazine about the recent "surge" in American energy prospects from shale gas and renewables. But by mid-book, the momentum is gone, and the author has little more to say emphatically. The format of the second half seems to be, "it could go this way," but "it might go that way." | 3.0 |
| 9811 | Rich brat Peyton is used to getting everything she wants. She grew up having money and her fiance did ,too. But they aren't in love with each other. Then she meets someone she could love forever. Then the conflict starts. VERY INTERESTING ! | 5.0 |
| 9812 | I loved this book. A very simple book that took me back to my childhood where I would daydream about amazing adventures across the galaxy. A great and enjoyable light read. | 4.0 |
| 9813 | I wish there was a more original premise but the book is well written and the action is great. I look forward to the next installment. | 4.0 |
| 9814 | Very entertaining and informative account of the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary and one of its principal contributors, the insane American murderer, Dr. W. C. Minor, who was incarcerated at the Broadmoor asylum for the criminally insane in England. Fantastic read! | 5.0 |
| 9815 | Kind of a difficult read. I say that because it was predominantly about china and Vietnam. Was well written but could not quiet get emersed in it like similar books where U.S. Military is portrayed. | 3.0 |
| 9816 | This story is sad and poignant and hopeful at the same time as Ellis keeps trying to make things work despite Katie's devious ways. I keep on reading this series hoping Ellis will find her perfect match and quit dealing with Katie's lying, maybe after the cliffhanger ending she can move on. | 5.0 |
| 9817 | This book Fablehaven filled me with wonder on what mischief those two children would get into. He really brings the story to life. Thank you for this amazing book. | 5.0 |
| 9818 | Stuart Woods is always very entertaining. This one was not one of his best. I really miss all the goings on at EILEEN's | 4.0 |
| 9819 | Living with GunsCraig R. Whitney spent his entire professional career as a reporter, foreign correspondent, and editor at the `New York Times'. This 284-page book is subtitled "A Liberal's Case for the Second Amendment". Whitney retired in 2009 as assistant managing editor in charge of standards and ethics, and lives in New York City. The phrase "Second Amendment" often results in an emotional reaction, this book is an attempt to provide a rational discussion (`Introduction'). Americans have an individual constitutional right to own and use guns. Most states say the same and allow carrying handguns in most places. This does not mean they can use them illegally (as the Trayvon Martin shooting). An individual can own and use firearms for self-defense, hunting, or any lawful purpose (p.xii).Should people have to demonstrate a need to carry a handgun? They don't have to do that to exercise the First Amendment (or the Fifth or Sixth, for example). Banning a complete class of guns is unconstitutional (the Heller decision). Should the rules against private gun sales be increased (p.xvi)? Whitney says `yes' but he is wrong. Banning the re-sale of privately owned guns reduces their value to scrap metal and allows their confiscation on the cheap (the Fifth Amendment). Registering firearms leads to confiscation (as in other places), and allows a regressive tax on the owners. The example of that theater shooting in Aurora Colorado is a poor one; I read that the shooter passed his or her background tests. Perhaps people should ask why there are "mass shootings" since they appear to have only occurred after WW II. That's about the time politicians began restricting gun ownership and use. That was also the time when Big Corporations destroyed a lot of small businesses (the corner grocery store, etc.). Is there any economic basis for "mass shootings"? Is it the result of something in the food or water?The Gun Control Act of 1968 banned the import of firearms, such as any rifle that had a bayonet mount! Armies of the world were discarding their WW I era bolt action rifles to adopt modern arms (like the AK-47). These "obsolete weapons" were sold to anyone who would buy them. They said this law would make Americans safer. Then there were about 15,000 violent firearm deaths a year. Over the next 25 years this number escalated to 30,000 violent firearm deaths! You will have to find an old reference book, they may be censored from the Internet. This is a classic example of mis-diagnosing the problem and adopting the wrong solution. Murders are caused by love and money (lust and greed). Suicides are mostly caused by personal reasons. Sweden has the highest suicide rate in Europe. No guns? People jump off high buildings or overdose on medications.This book can't be easily summarized. A "liberal gun law" is one with the least restrictions, unlike the conservative or restrictive gun laws of England or Europe. Their laws were enacted because of a fear of a revolution by the people. The 1922 law in England may be a good example. The areas in Chicago with the most crime and murder are also the poorest. If you really want to reduce crime and not oppress people you should ask for an increase in the minimum wage ($10 an hour) and reduce taxes ($20,000 standard deduction for single, $40,000 standard deduction for married). A higher tax bracket of 70% on income over $555,000 would compensate. These numbers are proportionate to the dollar amounts in the prosperous 1950s and 1960s. It could also end the current depression. | 3.0 |
| 9820 | Would recommend this heart wrenching tale of "It takes a Village to Raise a Child" Characters were believable, what turned out to be a story of rescuing a child with a parent who is on drugs...turned out she rescues and brings happiness to those who get involve in her dilemna. A great soul searching tale of patience, recovery, forgiveness and love. Finished in 2 days Aloha Ke Akua | 5.0 |
| 9821 | Thanks to Netgalley for a free copy in exchange for review.I was super excited about this book because it was a chance to follow up with characters from a previous novel called Once Upon a Prince. If you haven’t read Once Upon a Prince, this book won’t be remotely worth it, so read that one first.What I really loved about this continuation of the story was the chance to learn about what the characters dealt with after the proposal. That’s usually where books end. I’m currently dealing with all of the logistics of planning a wedding and merging two lives, and it’s not a simple matter. Nate and Susannah had a unique situation, and I love that Rachel dealt with these matters seriously.I read some reviews that thought Susannah was stupid for hesitating on relinquishing her entire life to be with Nate, because ‘true love” will cause you to give up everything without a second thought. I thought that was ridiculous. Susannah had to give up far more than just her family and her roots to take on the duties of a royal of a new nation. I think any woman with any sense would have taken some time to consider the ramifications of what she had to take on.This novella was one of my favorites, and a great mini-sequel to Once Upon a Prince. I’m thrilled that it worked out for Rachel to include this in the Year of Weddings! | 5.0 |
| 9822 | I received a recommendation from a friend on Goodreads to read this book as she knows I love murder, mystery, suspense and international intrigue. I really like the character of Hugo Marston. Kind of a James Bond type and it's mentioned that he resembles Cary Grant. Takes risks but has some morals. I loved the setting in Paris, the descriptions made me feel like I was in the story. The story moves along at a good pace and it is a nice, easy read. I am definitely reading the other two books. | 5.0 |
| 9823 | Carmellini found more trouble than he usually does when he gets what appears to be a normal "babysitting job" from is CIA boss! In the end it takes his mentor Jake Grafton to sort things out and help Tommy clear his name. | 4.0 |
| 9824 | This was my first experience with Thomas Pynchon and I think he writes for his own amusement and the reader be damned. I thought his internal dialogue annoying and exclusive to the reader and ultimately I wondered "what is the point" - the book left me cold. I realize I am in the minority and the world considers him one of the greats but I don't know why. | 2.0 |
| 9825 | Here is a page-turner. Despite the fact this book is a little scattered, and despite it has borrowed ideas (which book hasn't, right) from other novels the author has provided the reader with an adequate piece of horror fiction. I could not set it down, and I simply loved the ending. Way to go, Ania Ahlborn. | 4.0 |
| 9826 | The book is written in a casual, conversational style so it's an easyread for everyone. The first chapters address prediction biases suchas "out of sample, out of mind", "extrapolation" and "socialbias". That book is a nice complement to the cognitive biasesfound in Kahneman's book "Thinking fast and slow." Bayes theoremis then introduced in the "Less and less and less wrong" chapter. Eachchapter describes a prediction failure from the financial crisis to9/11 via climate change. What I particularly liked is that hedescribes Bayes predictions as a cognitive attitude. We must bewilling to experiment, try different and several forecasts. In thissense, Bayes is very much like the free market enterprise incapitalistic societies, hence the title of this review.This capability to incrementally learn from the data with Bayes isvery important. However, like Yaser Abu-Mostafa of "Learning fromdata" fame says, you have to be aware of the assumptions of yourpriors.9/11 is addressed in the last chapter "What you don't know can hurtyou". Here, it is argued that if there was a small prior that"terrorists might hijack planes and crash them into buildings," wewould have had a better chance to connect the dots at the time ofZacaria Moussaoui's arrest prior to 9/11. The chain of reasoning fromthe hypothesis to Moussaoui's arrest is just too long-winded for ahuman to do. A more successful prior might have been that "delusionalpeople want to fly planes". I am still not sure that big data and amachine cranking predictions would get it either. After all, humanshave biases but machines have bugs! | 4.0 |
| 9827 | The worse thing to have is friends that really isn't your friend... U never know who u can trust.... However I believe Imran really loves Jah but now that her ex husband is back from prison things is about to heat up real fast. This is a must read.... Shan u did ya thang... | 5.0 |
| 9828 | This was a very different book but I really really enjoyed it. I'll be reading the other stories of the other characters soon! | 5.0 |
| 9829 | Very interesting account of life inside the White House through decades of different administrations from the perspective of someone dedicated to the job first, with a non-partisan work ethic. Mr. West describes these ladies as individually as they actually were, bringing them to life so that you see the human side of each lady, regardless of whether or not you agree with their politics. Mr West is careful not to sound gossipy or to sensationalize their lives while living in the White House. The book is tactful and tastefully written. This book is nothing like some other presidential/first family biographies I've read - no eye-popping, scandalous accounts of their daily lives, compared to other biographies. Thanks to Mr. West’s descriptions, I could almost visualize Eleanor Roosevelt running through the White House, from one meeting to another with tendrils of unkempt hair falling about her shoulders; or recall Jacqueline Kennedy's televised tour of the redecorated White House and hear her odd, whispery voice as she described each room. I found this respectful book quite enjoyable to read. (I just wonder whether Mr. West held on to those yellow legal pads Mrs. Kennedy used to communicate with him. They’re probably priceless now!) | 4.0 |
| 9830 | Sorry, but this story was... (I was thinking, wondering how the reader might react to the comment I was about to leave about a book I struggled to finish so that I could leave an honest opinion about the entire book, and not just the first few chapters. But why would they be angry, knowing that I had read it from cover to cover, and was only expressing what was in my heart? Would they ever read a review I might write about another book? Why must I be so concerned about their reactions?) ... I think I've made my point, but if you didn't catch it, maybe you'll really enjoy this book.One more thing - I couldn't connect with any of the characters in the story. There may have been an abundance of thoughts and feelings flowing, but the only person I "remotely" felt for was the little girl, and only due to her unfortunate storyline (her first mommy and daddy). Still, sad to say, didn't feel a heck of a lot after that. Even the pool incident lasted a couple of pages and was quickly over and done with, and wrapped up nice and pretty on "the wedding day" when we find out that the 'tearful' neighbor realizes her negligence - excuse me, but if she acts like a bitch throughout the book, why bother to change her character in the last two pages of the book???? PLEASE! | 1.0 |
| 9831 | The fifteenth installment in Laura Childs' thoroughly charming Tea Shop mystery series. I’ve been reading these stories since the beginning and I was so captivated by her lovely descriptions of Charleston, South Carolina, that I visited that beautifully historic southern city a few years ago…and I can’t wait to go back.I recommend reading this series in order, for the progression of Theodosia’s relationships and residences, and also because some secondary characters that (ahem) may no longer be around.These are lighthearted mysteries featuring Theodosia Browning, an enterprising youngish woman who owns the Indigo Tea Shop in Charleston. Along with her master tea blender, the debonair and classically elegant Drayton Connelly, and Haley, her indomitably creative and efficient chef extraordinaire, they create a little haven of heaven with their delicious offerings and their comforting atmosphere.Of course, Theodosia also stumbles into mystery. In this story, a dead body falls out of a wine barrel at Knighthall Winery’s wine-tasting party. As always, Theodosia is on hand and, since Drayton’s friend is the winery’s owner, she agrees to look into things.The best part of the story, however—and indeed, the entire series—is the little details: what the Indigo Tea Shop is serving for lunch, their oh-so-creatively themed tea parties, the colorful and sometimes wacky business owners in Charleston—including Delaine Dish, the slightly manic owner of a woman’s clothing store, Cotton Duck—and the descriptions of the beautiful city of Charleston. In this story, we also get a little education on the winery industry and, because the featured businesses are all small, there’s some interesting information about running a business in general as well.Theodosia Browning is a beautiful woman and she always seems to have a different boyfriend with each book, but there’s no serious love interest or love play here, only friendship.As always, Childs includes recipes for food to accompany tea, tea party theme ideas, as well as web sites, tea industry magazines, Charleston tourist information, and even lists of fine tea purveyors and tea plantations.A thoroughly enjoyable mystery and series and a sweet lovely ode to the city of Charleston. | 5.0 |
| 9832 | A POOR FOLLOW UP TO THREE GIRLS AND A BABY. I GOT BORED AND SKIPPED TO THE END. BECAME A FANTASY AT THE END. | 2.0 |
| 9833 | It's hard to tell if I really liked this book. The book contained a multitude of characters. Of course, there were main characters but in every other chapter, a new person was introduced. It was difficult to keep up. Some things in the book just didn't make sense to me. For instance, how a criminal can get a way from the law when they know exactly were he is. I am talking about the revival in progress and every one see on stage and the police don't arrest him. Still, I want to see what the end is going to be for Pastor Hunter aka Jamal. How can I get Sinning & Sanctified Part 4? | 3.0 |
| 9834 | Enjoyed the book. I really enjoy reading books with dark characters and this did not let me down. Looking forward to reading more from the the author. | 4.0 |
| 9835 | Queen of the street Lit....Lady T. Styles this book was off da Cain, straight FIYAH and had me speechless!!!!!!! WowI'm hoping you not finish with this yet... Part 2, plezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzMama T did her thang with, YoCartel4Lyfe | 5.0 |
| 9836 | What C.J. Sansom does with Dominion - presenting an alternative history in which Winston Churchill does not become Prime Minister of Britain in 1940 and the men who do come to power agree to an appeasement with Germany that finds the now authoritarian government of Britain heavily influenced by their new Fascist friends - is simply fascinating! I love the idea of exploring how every little alteration and change of events can so heavily impact every aspect of our world. And the changes here make for some devastating and far reaching consequences.I have to admit that I got bogged down at times with the various political and social factions discussed and had a hard time keeping them straight (Socialism, Communism, Fascism, Nationalism, Imperialism....just so many "ism's"!). There is so much intricate history here as well - the various countries involved with this ongoing war for German domination, their various leaders and the shifting allegiances between countries, the scientific advancement during this time - that I found myself having to stop reading the book to go look up the many bits and pieces of factual history in order to be able to determine the changes taking places in this alternative world. This slowed down my reading somewhat and caused some confusion but the historical notes at the end of the novel did help alleviate some of that confusion.For me the driving force and what kept bringing be back into the story was the human element. Taking these broad and perplexing ideals and showing how they affected and influenced the people having to live under them made this shifted history seem real and frightening. It was sad yet inspiring to see the many reasons these characters joined Churchill's Resistance and was awe-inspiring to witness the bravery and selflessness they presented. On the flip side it was horrifying to see the greed, prejudice and cruelty of some of the other characters. All of these people came to life for me and thoroughly captured my attention.In particular the two characters that fascinated me the most were Frank Muncaster and Gunther Hoth. Both are such complex, well developed characters that kept surprising me with their growth throughout the story. Frank, the scientist holding a dangerous and deadly secret, is such a sad, scared, introverted character that spent his life being bullied and unloved by everyone but who proved to have more bravery than most could imagine when it mattered. Most surprising of all, I found myself remarkably feeling compassion for Gunther Hoth, a Nazi man through and through, who had lost so much throughout his life but carried on with a purpose and determination to do what he felt was his job and his duty to Germany. He is a monster for what he did and what he supported but one that had a heart, although a twisted and misjudging one in my opinion. I am always delighted to find a novel that makes me feel for characters that are so multidimensional.All in all Dominion is a thought provoking and complex look at how our world and its history can change on a dime based on the wills, egos, and actions of others and how the actions of the few can so alter the lives of the many. This is my first novel by C.J. Sansom but it will definitely not be my last. | 4.0 |
| 9837 | IN 1964 A WELL-KNOWN INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST NAMED FRED J. COOK WROTE A BOOK ENTITLED "THE FBI NOBODY KNOWS"; IN WHICH HE HARSHLY CRITICIZED THE FBI. IN 1965 REX STOUT, WHO OBVIOUSLY ADMIRED COOK'S BOOK, & HAD SIMILAR FEELINGS ABOUT THE FEDS, AGREEING THAT NO PERSON OR ORGANIZATION SHOULD HAVE THAT MUCH POWER WITH NO ONE CONTROLLING THEIR ACTIONS; IT WAS UNCONSTITUTIONAL & DANGEROUS. HE THEN WROTE "THE DOORBELL RANG", A NEAT MYSTERY WHICH STOUT USED AS A MEANS TO EXPRESS HIS BELIEFS ABOUT THE FBI. THE NOVEL BEGINS WHEN A FEMALE CLIENT ASKS WOLFE TO GET THE FBI TO STOP HARASSING HER & HER FRIENDS. SHE HAD READ COOK'S BOOK & WAS SO ANGERED BY IT SHE FELT COMPELLED TO SEND COPIES OF IT TO ALL OF HER FRIENDS & ASSOCIATES. SHE RASHLY SENT 10,000 COPIES OF THE BOOK OUT TO NOT ONLY HER FRIENDS, BUT MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE, SUPREME COURT JUSTICES, & NEWSPAPER EDITORS. THIS ACTION OF COURSE RESULTED IN WHAT SHE DESCRIBED AS HARASSMENT OF HER & HER FAMILY BY THE FBI. SHE WANTED IT TO STOP & SHE TOLD WOLFE THE FBI WAS "TAILING" SHE & HER FAMILY DAY & NIGHT AND HAD 'TAPPED' HER PHONES & SHE WANTED WOLFE TO GET THEM TO STOP HARASSING HER. WOLFE TELLS HER HE IS NOT A 'MAGICIAN OR CONJURER; BUT AFTER CERTAIN EVENTS HIS PRIDE WILL NOT ALLOW HIM TO TURN HER DOWN. A VERY ENJOYABLE & THOUGHT-PROVOKING BOOK. -- MARGARET GIPE, LOS ANGELES | 5.0 |
| 9838 | I enjoyed this short, well-edited read. I would read more by this author. Just enough story line, passion and romance. | 5.0 |
| 9839 | What did I like? Vicky standing toe to toe with her enemies ignoring fear was amazing! Vicky P. and her computer out thinking the smug or selfish deserved approval. Unfortunately, Shepherd spent less time writing about the new military improved Vicky. The last third of the book was a huge disappointment. She whined about her weaknesses for many event empty chapters. His short novella that introduced us to Vicky was stronger than this longer novel. What did I dislike about this book? TOO MUCH, TOO OFTEN ! | 3.0 |
| 9840 | This is a very gripping story based on factual events. I couldn't stop reading. Recommended for every American who lived through the Viet Nam conflict. | 5.0 |
| 9841 | This coloring book is incredibly small. So small that its hard to keep open and color at the same time - which means it is nearly impossible for a toddler to do it. | 2.0 |
| 9842 | Quick little read, but so very, very hot. Loved every minute of it. Can't wait to read more of the series. | 5.0 |
| 9843 | I LOVED this book!! Mason was for sure hot. His and Claire's story was cute, sweet, and turned out great. Highly recommended | 4.0 |
| 9844 | Even though tis is a fast read, I loved it! HM Ward is a great writer and the series justs gets better😀 | 5.0 |
| 9845 | Good storyline but a little contrive on character development ( ie.Vitt's relationship with Salazar and the hierarchy of the Latter-day Saints). Additionally, Nellie's involvement and reactions were out of character. Nevertheless, I am glad I bought the book. | 3.0 |
| 9846 | I found this book similar to his fantastic original books. I really enjoyed his use of a " futuristic" yet very possible concept of using a app as a 24/7 doctor. The story has you hooked from the first page and you can't wait to see how it all ends. That is where I found the problem - it is as if Robin Cook just didn't know how to end a really good story. I would have given it 5 stars if it were not for the abrupt ending. I would definitely recommend it. It is a story that will keep you guessing throughout the book and keep you in suspense till the last page.I hope that this novel marks the return of the Robin Cook that writes those controversial medical stories that keep you on edge while reading the book and keeps you thinking about the topic for weeks after you have read the book. | 4.0 |
| 9847 | When I first got a hold of this novel, I thought it was going to be one of those Holy Roller publications. Then when I got into the book, I thought that this novel was heading for the road to perdition. But it's really a mixture of these two predominant religious/ anti religious pathways. In my opinion, Anthony Rhine wrote a credible story balancing the inner happenings of a large Christian Church (not sure what denomination, most likely Protestant), and the mystery of afterlife. This book didn't seem like it would work, but it did in a far-reaching way. The novel held my interest for all of the 346 pages. I'm not sure I can compare this novel with another since the subject matter is so diverse. As a sidebar to the story, the reader is also educated on the differences between Scientology (all eight dynamics), Buddhism, Mormonism, and Hinduism from page 222 through page 241. So what is this story about? Okay, it's time for a synopsis.Our protagonist and narrator is Daniel Bolton. Dan has an unusual trait passed onto him by his mother. He can talk to the dead (mentally) right after they died, normally between four to ten days after passing. The dead are always in a dark transition room waiting to see the light. He has learned bits and pieces of information from them over the years. It seems that the light is called concatenus, which is a place where all spirits go to be linked together and share the intelligence with the whole (God?). Some of the dead get reincarnated instead of going back into the light. Dan is not sure about the people who are going to hell since he has never talked to one. On page 84, Dan states, "You see, enough chats with spirits in transition have given me small glimpses into what awaits us beyond this earthly world, and I have been able to piece those glimpses together to get a sense of where we are going."After High School, Dan gets a job with the Elizabeth Community Church as an actor in a play being performed at the church. The Pastor, Greg Woolfe, is a vile bigoted man married to Violet Black, a cold offensive assistant to the pastor (these are the road to perdition people). Somehow Dan prospers at the church and keeps moving up the ladder until he is on equal footing with Violet. Greg sends both of them to the seminary for gratis with the stipulation that they have to stay with the church until he retires. Greg and Violet have many poisonous foul mouthed arguments throughout the novel. Then Dan has a one-night stand with Violet (very bad move). Subsequently, Dan falls in love with a teenage actress, Melissa, acting in one of their plays at the church. He now has the obnoxious Violet Black as a enemy for life. The affair with Melissa is also going to cause grief for Dan in the future.What I liked about the novel was the way the author switched back and forth from the church activities to Dan's talks with the dead. Most notable was Dan's discussion with a dead man named Chen. Apparently, they were speaking Mandarin. They had a long talk while Chen was in the dark transition room. On page 246, Chen says, "I can tell you this: I was right to live a good life. I was right to believe that I would one day be where I am now and I was right that I would eventually go back to where I am to go back to." "Concatenus?" I (Dan) wanted to say it again, seeking further confirmation. "Daniel, that is only a word" (answers Chen). This is some good stuff. So what I am wondering is this: Does the author believe in the afterlife that he describes in this titillating story? Well, maybe he will post a comment on this review and reveal his thoughts. Listen, I only gave you tidbits of what this novel is about, there is much more woe ahead for our hero Dan in the ensuing pages. I highly recommend this enlightening novel, so go out and buy your own copy. | 4.0 |
| 9848 | I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It was original and unique and totally captivated me. It does need editing as there were a lot of issues there but the story was well worth wading thru the grammatical issues. | 5.0 |
| 9849 | Okay the reason I purchased this book in the first place is because my son died too and since then I have really become curious as to what the afterlife is about. So I read this book voraciously and it blew my mind. Its a must read. You won't put the book down. | 5.0 |
| 9850 | It was a good story and well written. Victor has a good descriptive mind. I'm hoping to read another of his books in the near future. Ray | 4.0 |
| 9851 | It was a very good story. It was easy to follow and there wasn't' to many characters and it was about the right length. Also the author didn't leave any loose ends. | 4.0 |
| 9852 | Way too much switching between past and present. It wasn't a bad read, just not as good as the other books that have come out. | 2.0 |
| 9853 | Amazing.amazing.amazing.There is something about every character in these book's that makes me never put the book down.I stayed up to two thirty in the morning reading this book when I had to start work at five.That was a fun day at work. .....Read this book totally worth the no sleep :) | 5.0 |
| 9854 | When L. Ron Hubbard set out to write this series, he wanted to write the biggest science fiction work ever written. At ten volumes, it is one of the biggest (if not THE biggest) science fiction work ever written. Brilliantly plotted, it is a delight to read. There is an element of satire running through the series. This must be one of the most underrated science fiction work of all time. | 5.0 |
| 9855 | Another excellent Oliver Sacks book built on case studies, with a review of the history of the phenomenon (even back to antiquity), salted with personal experiences and accounts of youthful indiscretions. Many of the cases are weird or lurid, so the book is quite entertaining. The presentation is sufficiently scholarly that the cases will be useful paradigms for others investigating epistomology or religiosity, though Sacks touches only lightly on these issues. There is a good index and an excellent bibliography.The cases chosen are mostly not people who are "crazy," and part of the point must be that the range of normal human ability and experience is much wider than most of us believed. I hope this is consoling to practitioners in mental health; I note that some other readers were offended to read that not only saints have visions and, yes, doctors often abuse drugs.As far as science goes, there isn't much. Sacks observes that poking specific parts of the brain can produce certain effects fairly consistently, and he offers some conjectures and hypotheses as to why, but the bottom line is that we really don't know. This is how science begins, collecting and sorting observations, and poking things to see if something will happen. I think Sacks' books provide a valuable service in disseminating expertly documented case studies which others can build upon to devise better experiments and theories.They are good reads. | 5.0 |
| 9856 | There are a number or repeats like others have said, but hay there must be at least 3,800 jokes here and you can't beat the price. BTW: there not PC and a number are not rated for children. | 5.0 |
| 9857 | As with all firsts in a series there is a lot of information to get the reader adjusted to this new world where lots of pretty teenage girls are taken to a random island near Scotland where they are forced to fight for their lives for the chance to serve the vampires that have conspired to bring them to said island. The beginning took a bit to get off the ground, but I liked the characters and I liked the different take on the vampire world. In this novel only men can be vampires, but they feed their blood to women making them stronger thus training them to become their "watchers". All of these young woman have been cast from general society for one reason or another so this stop on Isle of Night is literally their last stop. Many of them will die during the training that lasts several years before they are made a watcher.I'll admit there are lots of unrealistic moments, but isn't that always true with any paranormal read. The apparent ease with which the vampires are able to get all of these girls onto the island is a bit of a stretch as well as how quickly the girls accept their new roles and that vampires really do exist. You would think a hundred girls witnessing a vampire attack would all run off screaming, but no, they just follow said vampires to their dorms where they accept their new fate and proceed to attend classes and training to learn their new roles. Big picture though I enjoyed this set up for the series and plan to continue with the rest of the books. | 4.0 |
| 9858 | The hero, Andy, was a confident man who was not put off by the heroine's insecurities. He recognized her issues and took the steps needed to help her overcome them. I love a man who is willing to work for what he wants. I was gifted a copy of this book. | 5.0 |
| 9859 | Living in Cleveland, I thought I should read Cleveland authors from to time. I've had no contact with the drug world in any way so reading this book was an adventure that illuminated the author's journey to sobriety beautifully. The illusions, metaphors, details and short quick sentences used made this a fantastic book to begin the new year! | 4.0 |
| 9860 | It was a good story. I did think it was a bit short for a book...more of a novella than a novel. | 3.0 |
| 9861 | Blossom Street BridesA Blossom Street NovelDebbie MacomberReturning to the beloved Blossom Street with its array of characters, Debbie Macomber pleases her fans with another love filled story with true-to-life situations that she is adored for. It is hard to believe it is already the 10th installment of this series. Her characters appear so real, that her stories seem like catching up with old friends. This novel is exactly that, reacquainting with old friends and meeting new ones. It all centers on Lydia Goetz’ yarn shop A Good Yarn. She has classes and workshops, but more importantly she has a social circle where anyone can attend to knit or crochet and further their friendships with each other. It’s also a place and time to garner new friendships and offer advice of life, love and support.Lauren Eliott has been in a relationship with newsman Todd. Todd is putting everything on hold, even marriage, until he gets an anchor position. Lauren re-evaluates her relationship with Todd when her younger sister informs her she is pregnant. Lauren expected to be married first and starting a family before her younger sister. When she looks internally to what she really wants, she is surprised by what love and fate have in store for her.Bethanne Scranton who returns as a favored friend is in ecstasy with her new husband Max. However they have a long-distance marriage with him living and working in California. They both go through turbulent situations that make them choose what is most important to them. Is it family or business or each other?Lydia is not without controversy either as she is dealing with her ailing mother and her adopted daughter. She is also trying to keep her shop in business during the tough economic times. Along comes a charitable act that saves the day and brings together a community by helping others.Many of the characters of Blossom Street make an appearance as they interact on their daily lives along with the few that are highlighted in this story. Anyone new to the series will enjoy the story but I recommend starting with A Good Yarn. You’ll soon grow to love these characters and want to read the glimpses into all of their personal histories and how knitting/crocheting has brought them all into each other lives.To learn of all of the ten novels of this series and her other titles visit Debbie Macomber at:[...]FTC Disclaimer: I was loaned an ARC of this title by Net Galley for review purposes only; no other compensation was awarded. | 5.0 |
| 9862 | I purchased this book on a whim, not having read anything about, or even heard about it before. I was amazingly surprised. A new type of story that encompasses everything contemporary romance. Cannot wait for book 2!!!!! | 5.0 |
| 9863 | Did not love or hate it. Think it would have made for a good short story. The writer seems to have a lot of promise but promise is the most you will get from this. Hope he continues to write because it seems there is an unrealized spark. | 3.0 |
| 9864 | this book was about forgiving those you love and trusting God when your life is a wreck. forgiving is SO hard but necessary to move forward in life. good book overall! | 5.0 |
| 9865 | Imaginative and creative story telling. Quite a reading experience. I read this chapter of the epic saga with barely a break for food and rest. Now I'm so distressed that I'll have to wait awhile for the next book to arrive. | 5.0 |
| 9866 | I was glad to see a new Species was out. Always love these books. True was very sweet,it was good to see him get a mate..This book wasn't as fast as some of the other ones,but just as fun. Laurann has a great imagination . Please keep them coming , I look forward to all your books. If this is your first New Species book, start at the beginning. It will be better for you and your understanding of all that is going on in their world. Plus more eye candy & sexy stories. ;) | 4.0 |
| 9867 | A fast paced riveting story. It was not possible to guess the conclusion. Who do you feel sorry for--wife, husband, or former lover? And when, if ever, will the daughter learn the truth? We'll done! | 5.0 |
| 9868 | In this story the reader follows the adventures of a scavenger trying to eek out a living scavenging the city around Toxic Bay. He will encounter gun-toting villagers, chemical huffing tweakers and even other scavengers as he looks to secure something valuable to trade.I enjoyed this story. The main character is well drawn and fleshed out. The action is frequent. The setting is gritty. The ending is gratifying while staying true to the fairly hopeless atmosphere. This story is good enough to have the effect the author intended- to draw readers to his full length novel. I think I'll probably check it out myself (provided the price is decent.)Recommended, especially to fans of post-apocalyptic or end-of-the-world fiction. | 4.0 |
| 9869 | Lived this - read it with in 1 day- couldn't put it downMr Coonts has a way to get you hooked into the book!Thanks for the ride z& glad to see that all is well with Rip z& Charlie ! | 5.0 |
| 9870 | Coda and Aiden. These men make me Melt. Capital M. Melt. Swoon. Kneel. Can I please be written into one of Rene's stories. They are literary AWESOMESAUCE.We jump back in exactly where we left off. With both of those lovely hand on our thighs. I mean Julia's thighs. Yeah, her thighs. See what I mean? The story just make you imaging you are in it. Trust me. You WANT to be.Julia's past is back to haunt her. In a big way. But not only is it back, its haunting everyone around her. This novel erupts. It is full of well developed storyline that is chocked to the top with great characters and true devotion. There was SO much I wanted toe ee happen with this novel and I wasn't let down. It delivered and still kept me guessing. I saw some stuff coming, but at the same time I didn't.You know the type of novel that is perfectly balanced? Has just the right amount of action mystery to its love and sex? Rene perfects that in this novel It has just the right glance to really keep you in the novel.Just for the greatness of it, don't miss this awesome sequel to the wonderful Shuttered Affections. Kudos Rene, you did it again, | 5.0 |
| 9871 | Very enjoyable. Very believable with what is going on in the world today. Loved the way you twined espionage with a love story of the young and not so young. Merged Britain with America and the USA PLUS THE Middle East. Recognized so many English places from my youth. Great story. Congratulations!Sorry I forgot to press stars. I give you an absolute 5 stars | 5.0 |
| 9872 | *I received this title via NetGalley in exchange for my honest reviewOne Taste of Scandal is the second in the series, all featuring the bakery/tearoom. The story was well paced, and there weren't too many gaps if you hadn't read the first book, but I do believe that you'd be better off with the backstory from Hatbrook and Alys. A great story for romance and historical romance fans alike, but more so for those interested more in the Victorian working class than the balls and upper classes. | 4.0 |
| 9873 | Dear Mrs. Lawton:Thanks so much for writing this book and for preserving family meals and recipes as well as family memories. The Azores are a truly special group of islands and I'm delighted to add this cook book to my collection. | 5.0 |
| 9874 | As I was reading this book I kept wondering why we were getting so much endless detail about the inn and the businesses in the town of Boonsboro; seriously, this read almost like a brochure put out by the Boonsboro chamber of commerce, with special emphasis on the inn. Then I googled Boonsboro and discovered that the inn in question exists in "real life" and is owned by the author, as is the bookshop. This use of a novel to promote a business venture would be fine if the story were interesting. It's not. The romance is only a side story -- the real story is about all the details relating to the refurbishment of the Inn, and the plans to buy stuff to put in it. The heroine is perfectly acceptable but seems untouched by her past, the Hero is unbelievably perfect, and there is absolutely no tension in the relationship at all. No angst, no obstacles in the way, nothing. At the end I felt as if I'd been manipulated into reading a long ad for the inn. I won't be reading the others in the series. | 2.0 |
| 9875 | Gresham has always been one of my favorites. His brilliance shines through. I think I have read them all. Keep 'em coming. | 4.0 |
| 9876 | I grew up on Fritz Leiber's Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser stories. I loved the interaction between the two heros and the situations in which the two found themselves. Royce and Hadrian take up where Leiber left off and, in my humble opinion, Sullivan does it even better. Wonderful character development and a rich story line that keeps you turning pages late into the evening (and early in the morning). I've read the entire series and can't wait for more. You'll love it. | 5.0 |
| 9877 | Not too original but well done & entertaining. A good read. Characters not deeply developed, and hardly at all beyond the first three or four. | 5.0 |
| 9878 | I. Loved. This. Book.So did my husband for that matter! And we both cried, I'll have you know. Anyone with an ounce of spirituality in them could relate to her and anyone honest could relate to any or all of her idiosyncracies and tribulations.What I most loved about this book is that it inspired me to write my own! It is light enough, deep enough, spiritual enough, honest enough, earthy enough, unexpected and fun enough that I could visualize writing my own spiritual story a la eat pray love. I have been wanting to write my stories but haven't yet because, well, it seemed like I had to write it all in a dry way. Now I see that I don't have to.What a beautiful read! | 5.0 |
| 9879 | Great information for those of us having pest or difficulties getting plants to thrive! Can't wait to see how some the suggestions work in my problem areas. | 5.0 |
| 9880 | This book has been life changing for me. I found out about it after watching Brene on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday and I've suggested it as an upcoming read for my book club. It's life changing. And what helps to make it so is that Brene reveals parts of herself in this book, making me feel as if she's I this journey with me instead of feeling like she's a psychologist giving me advice. Such a wonderful book. | 5.0 |
| 9881 | I have yet to give a book five stars, so to me this is a good book. The story line is a good one and will have you changing your mind throughout; could this really happen? No.........oh yes it could! | 4.0 |
| 9882 | Application of the 5LL (Five Love Languages) to the workplace. This book was an inevitable extension of the 5LL and certainly needed to be written. While Chapman doesn't sprinkle it with as many of his real life anecdotes as in the 5LL, he does manage enough practical applications to keep the individual attentive. The writing is more clinical than personal, but for a book like this, it should be. The book provides tests/work sheets for assessing personal and co-worker appreciation languages and suggests methodologies for implementing them in your workplace. This is not an "entertaining" read like the 5LL, but is much more like a manual (a very necessary one). | 4.0 |
| 9883 | Great continuation of the story, a bit overdone on the sex, (but I get it, it sells stuff) it just seemed to be more that than action and story, apart from that can't wait fore the next one. | 5.0 |
| 9884 | It was a cute attempt at being a bad boy MC club story. If your looking for something similar to Undeniable I would definitely not recommend this book. | 1.0 |
| 9885 | Surprisingly this book was intrigued and masterminding, it wasn't one of those normal zombie movies, the plot was thick and it was good, continuingly giving you constant surprises about this strong willed woman."Raw, painful and masterminding this woman and this book will take you on one hell of a ride" | 5.0 |
| 9886 | This book teaches you why you should kill your TV and start making money and be happier.The power is in your mind. | 5.0 |
| 9887 | captivating from the beggining! loved the story line and especially all the people.Ms.Ashley is an awsome story teller, must keep reading ........... | 5.0 |
| 9888 | Actual 4.5 Star ReviewA Perfect Passion from The Passion Series by Piper Kay!True passion and loyalty has been smacking Damien in the face for a very long time. What he finds as passionate such as betrayal and danger could cost him his life. Dax the hot pool boy is apparently straight and this beautiful guy comes with a lot of baggage and I mean a lot! These guys have to soon realize that taking a risk can be so rewarding; spiritually and emotionally!Damien and Dax characters were so well written that I so enjoyed reading them! The author's details about these men is so hot and steamy, I was panting through each page and wanting more and more. Damien's ex-boyfriend, Aaron is not the nicest guy and comes back into his life to create some major havoc. Will Damien find true love? Will Aaron cause too much damage?How this brilliant author writes about the incredibly hot sex scenes was well written and yet there was a great story to accompany the steamy scenes. Here knowledge of the gay man's lifestyle was so dead on that it really impressed me. Her occasional use of the sexual term "GOOCH" had me thinking that Piper Kay really knows her stuff and she researches her topics well. I highly recommend this hot, steamy, love, lust and betrayal book...A Perfect passion!"Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review."Reviewed by Paul at Gay Media Reviews! | 5.0 |
| 9889 | Perfection in words.Deceiving Lies is a brilliant conclusion to Kash and Rachel's story.Enthralling, irresistible and unique addiction.After I finished Forgiving Lies, I could not believe that it ended with a big cliffhanger.I could not wait to get my hands on Deceiving Lies. And guess what? I was not disappointed. Not even for a second.Totally awesome conclusion to their story.I did not expect the story to take this turn. With all the dramatic angst and twists and turns, and plot that is a page turner, it was heartbreaking to read at the moments but by the end of the book I was smiling like crazy.It is just... sensational. Flawlessly written, engagingly delivered, with the plot that kept me on the edge the entire time and characters that grew on me more and more with each next page.Just... love it.≧◔◡◔≦ 5 ✰ read ≧◉◡◉≦ | 5.0 |
| 9890 | Button is adorable, and is learning to speak just as the reader is learning to read! Button seems to be able to do many things, but at last he learns to say "woof, woof" properly... (I really enjoyed Button's humor when he attempted "Meow, meow"!) Button is cute as a button!! | 5.0 |
| 9891 | Very rarely do I follow a series one book at a time, I don't like to wait in between books. But as a fun mind candy read this series is worth it. You become invested in all of the characters, they become like family and when one of the family is killed you feel the loss. Truly a great series and I am truly anxious to see where it ends up. 5 more books, 1 more year...it's going to be a long year. | 5.0 |
| 9892 | A caveat to this novel: many moons ago, when I was a little kid reading by my nightlight under a blanket next to my bed, I would start every book by reading the final page first. I'm a Happily Ever After kind of girl and I had to know if it was worth my time to read the previous pages. If you are anything like that, DO NOT SKIP TO THE END. Just trust me on this. Now, I will highly recommend that you have Armed & Dangerous laying right beside you as you approach the last few pages of Divide & Conquer. Just trust a sister on this. It is the only thing that saved my Kindle from sailing through a window. ;-)That being said, I really do love Divide & Conquer. I love the reality of their lives that it show. It is, at its' essence, Ty & Zane living real life and realizing that the real life they have, while good, could be better. It is them shouldering through the ups and downs of figuring things out amid the real pressures of real life in a real relationship. It is them coming to terms with actually finding themselves wanting just what everyone else has, with all the crap that comes with it. Of course, it is Ty & Zane, so it is set against the backdrop of destruction and chaos. And that makes it perfect. | 5.0 |
| 9893 | A gifted copy was given in exchange for an honest review.What can I tell about T. E. Ridener when every time I read something written by her leaves me speechless?She writes in a very easy way, from the bottom of her heart, a heart full of passion and humour and you can see that in all her lovely books.Here she starts a new series about guardians. Those guardians we all have and we’ve been taught to believe in since we were little children, at least people from a religious background. Guardians who help and protect us from evil. But who says those guardians can’t fall in love with the person they guard? All the characters in the book are great but my favourite is Rolf. I laughed a lot with him. I love him. | 5.0 |
| 9894 | Our 2yo LOVES this book, beautifully illustrated and she loves the simply repetitious narrative. She pretends to read it "my dad . . . LOVES me!" A treasured book in our home. | 5.0 |
| 9895 | I liked this story about a feisty woman doctor in the 1880's, when it was practically unheard of for women to be doctors. It was interesting to learn about some of the medical practices, including ones being discontinued such as using leeches to bleed someone. I liked most of the characters but Elizabeth's roommate, Gwen, got on my nerves for a very poor choice she made and for her attitude. I wished the story had a bit more action in the middle but it made up for it in the end! This can easily be read as a stand-alone, but characters from previous books are present and mentioned. I liked the sweet romance and the struggle the main characters had over what their futures should look like, from Elizabeth wanting to remain a doctor but wondering about marriage and motherhood to Jason's ideas of what a mother should be. If you like historical romance, you should check it out!I received this book free from Revell in exchange for an honest review. | 4.0 |
| 9896 | I will admit, at first I was put off by the disagreeable main character of Ms. Lederman's story, Edna. I wasn't sure how this book and I would get along. Would I arrive at a sour teenager who redeems herself or not allow myself to get there; frustrated and closing the book, unable to take her unpleasantries, along with her grouchy grandparents for another page?Edna made me roll my eyes and for a brief moment I wanted her to die out there in that desert. Ms. Lederman writes her so well. Edna was me as a teenager, the girl I want to go back and smack from here to next Sunday. Then, with the introduction of a gentle local boy, I became lost in the story. A little romance will do that to me, you know. Finally I wanted to see the change in Edna, I wanted to hear grandpa speak, and most of all, I wanted to keep my book open.Ms. Lederman's characters are deep and set among the beautiful backdrop of a simple desert life. Her writing is solid, with admirable character and plot growth. This is truly a wonderful coming-of-age tale that all teenagers should sink their teeth into. By the end of the book I was moved and satisfied with how Edna's summer was wrapped up. | 4.0 |
| 9897 | I just got into this hobby so I am trying to learn all I can. I noticed this book is very highly reviewed so I pulled the trigger. I will probably donate it to my library when I am done because they don't have a copy. | 5.0 |
| 9898 | Nothing like Harry Potter, this is a light romp into the mystery genre. JK Rowling is able to draw the reader in with her imagination and active prose. | 4.0 |
| 9899 | Felix Francis has done a great job of re-inventing one of Dick Francis' best characters ever. After reading "Refusal", I am now pulling the original books by his dad off my shelves to re-read them. What a wonderful character and interwoven relationships, the true heart of all Dick Francis books. They are not just mysteries, they are books to make you care, or intensely dislike characters developed in each story. I am so pleased Sid is back, and portrayed true to the original character from so many years ago. Good job Felix, you have made me a fan in your own right. Your Dad would be proud. | 5.0 |
| 9900 | This book is hot read about a serious alpha male Angelo who diligently works to extract revenge on the people who has hurt him and his family and falls in love with a childhood friend during the process. This book has it all, hot sex, drugs, murder! I finished this book in one day and will continue to purchase all books in this series! | 5.0 |
| 9901 | Nice addition to the series. Dare I say it but I'm sort of glad there wasn't really much pony play in this story (yep, not really my thing!).Loved the linking to Lorcan (he's Aiden's brother) from Lorcan's Desire except now I have to go and do a re-read of the Whispering Pines series. | 4.0 |
| 9902 | A page turner that was exciting and entertaining from cover to cover .I can hardly wait to read more from this author. | 5.0 |
| 9903 | this novel has many of the same characters as greshem's first novel but none of the blood and gore. it is refreshing to read a mystery which centers around issues other than sex and violence and which is still able to capture the reader's interest, which this definitely does. it proves it can be done! | 5.0 |
| 9904 | SOW was a very different kind of MC book for me...much of it was about PTSD and what happens to some men when they return home from war. It was heartbreaking and emotionally troubling in many parts, since the three main characters had known each other since they were young, and there had always been a love triangle pulling at them.This book started off a bit slow for me, but once we got into the story (and especially after the men returned from war) and settled back into their lives in the club, it got really exciting and violent. Landon and Grace both made some really bad mistakes and especially Grace who was sent into a deathly downward spiral with her bad choices.There was an HEA of sorts anyway after much turmoil, and this book was such an emotionally draining experience, I was happy to see a light at the end of so much darkness and despair.This is not like any other MC book you have read before...more of a relationship study that just happens to be among some ex-military bikers and the woman they love.**** 4 **** "love, honor and devotion" stars | 4.0 |
| 9905 | Beautiful story that revolves around a woman who feels she is destined to be alone the rest of her life. Sometimes good things happen when you least expect them. | 5.0 |
| 9906 | I still don't know. Would you open a letter written by your husband with instructions not to open it until after his death? | 4.0 |
| 9907 | Carter Diamond character was interesting if not likable. You still want to know how his story is going to workout. Yes I would recommend the book. | 3.0 |
| 9908 | First, I received this book in a quickly, but was disappointed that it looked like it saw some soy sauce. As for "nearly new", that is a matter of opinion. I didn't find it as in such a condition. More like "good". Aside from that, the receipes were simple and you don't have to buy extra many new seasonings to make the receipes. It would be a good idea to plan a head, either by days or a week to make sure you have everything so you don't do last minute dashes to the store.I like the book and I would think it was worth your time and money to buy it. | 5.0 |
| 9909 | Loved it, great historical meshed with fictional. I didn't want it to end however.Wanted to know what happened to Queen Mary's dynaty.Judi Leste | 5.0 |
| 9910 | I write this review with the utmost of sincerity. Download this book. 6 months ago, I undertook the (to me) Herculean task of learning how to cook - somehow that skill has escaped me. I've been buying a lot of recipe books in the last 6 months, and with few exceptions, this one has been the best by far. The recipes are easy (bonus!!) and so tasty. I've made 8 of the recipes so far (roasted asparagus with feta? Swedish kale chips? Swedish spaghetti squash? YES PLEASE!) Even the Swedish Pickled Beets and the Swedish Cucumber Salad recipes tasted exactly like my saintly Swedish grandma used to make. Now I know her secret, she must have had this recipe book! I'm not a vegetarian, I just like vegetables and am always looking for tasty ways to cook them. Score! But don't think this recipe book is all about vegetables. Nope. Swedish pancakes, Lingonberry bars, Swedish Oatmeal Drops. So good! | 5.0 |
| 9911 | 'Drunk in Love' is the second book in the More Than Friends series so firstly I'd definitely recommend picking up the first book, especially since at the time of writing it's free on Kindle! The book carries on following the lives of two gay lovers Zach and Ryan and their decision to go on a romantic weekend that brings changes in their lives that they'd never anticipated. Unlike similar books in the genre that I've read, Drunk In Love manages to play with your emotions and still leave you desperate for more, a characteristic which I think is becoming a hallmark of the More Than Friends series. What I like most of all is how the author Aria Grace has expertly managed to balance the gripping underlying plot of the story with scenes of steamy erotica without making the plot confusing or erratic. Overall I think that if you're looking for an enjoyable piece of erotic fiction that's easy to dip in and out of, Drunk in Love certainly won't disappoint! | 5.0 |
| 9912 | This book talks about the different elements that cause a human to be attracted to another person. Mr. Shelton clearly explains the different phases of the chemistry in an attraction.This is a great book for everybody, and it can give you more interesting and useful information. | 5.0 |
| 9913 | Fun book for someone looking for something light with some suspense added in. The characters are easy to relate to and their banter was fun. | 4.0 |
| 9914 | Haunting. Unfortunately too good | 5.0 |
| 9915 | I would certainly recommend this book to my friends and book club. You should sure to read NYPD Red (1) | 5.0 |
| 9916 | If you love muffins this is the book for you! Lots of variety and easy to follow recipes! Sweet and savory!! | 5.0 |
| 9917 | This book follows the last two continuing the story. It build nice characters, good story line and has both a little romance and intrigue. | 5.0 |
| 9918 | Ever since Vince Flynn passed away I have been looking for the next Mitch Rapp-like character to bond with. So I read this book and liked what I have read so far. Milton is not on the level of Mitch Rapp, but it is only the first book and I will certainly read the next installment. The book is about an MI5 assassin who decided that killing people for the government wasn't his thing anymore. He wanted out. So he went off-grid and found himself helping a poor lady deal with raising a teenager in a drug and gang infested neighborhood. The dialogue is great. The depiction of live in a ghetto is spot on. Things turn for the worst as you might expect, and the fact that MI5 leadership has chosen to eliminate loose ends doesn't help matters. I'll leave the rest up for you. Enjoyable book and maybe a potential for my Vince Flynn/Mitch Rapp void that I have. | 4.0 |
| 9919 | Starts off totally confusing! How can one guy be so naive and dumb in his relationships? Then his sister comes to town and shakes everything up playing detective like a female Rambo! Almost too good to believe. | 4.0 |
| 9920 | A good read about a very real problem. If you are a caregiver for a person with a disability you might not care for this book. | 5.0 |
| 9921 | I almost didn't read this book but I am glad I gave it a chance. I definitely recommend you read this title if you enjoy a good paranormal adventurous romance. | 5.0 |
| 9922 | This book captured my attention immediately and I never really let go. I went on each adventure with Mimi and Tin Win. Their love was palatable. Beautifully written and best read in one sitting! | 5.0 |
| 9923 | PIECES OF TIME by Euphonos is another wonderful book that I have had the pleasure of reading and reviewing.A poet such as Euphonos Aus, that has such a romantic heart and depth to her writing, makes her books full of romance and passion.Pieces of Time is written in a poetic style, sweet and full of hope. This book is perfect for all Y/A readers. I hope Euphonos continues on this writing career5 stars | 5.0 |
| 9924 | Okay, I'll give you this. This book is different. The setting is ancient Egypt, and by reading it, you will discover facts about ancient Egypt, and it's people, that I bet you never knew. The main character, I think her name was Almose, was but a 12 year old when the story begins. But, she does gain a few years throughout the story. I read the whole book, I wanted to know what was going to happen, but when I finished the book, I felt 'incomplete'. Maybe that's not the right word, but anyway, I pondered the book and it's writing. The writer was a good writer, but for me, there was such a strange character development. Some of her characters I just did not understand. One minute you think you have their character figured out, and on the next page the character acts so 'out of character' you wonder, 'what the heck? That's not what that character would be doing!' So, you decide. An interesting setting, where by reading you learn, but the story itself is lacking. To me the ending was no ending. The story just stopped. | 3.0 |
| 9925 | This book offers a fun way to explain the importance of keeping teeth brushed. Children's imaginations will come alive at the thought of something invisible in their mouth...especially an alien! | 5.0 |
| 9926 | This is the second book I have read by Dana Marton and it was a really good book! It is a suspenseful love story. Ashley Price is trying to get her life and daughter back after a tragic accident. Jack Sullivan is a detective wanting to find his sister's killer and walks into the killer's trap. Ashley's painting saves Jack's life. I would highly recommend the Broslin Creek series to everyone! Start early in the day because it is hard to stop until the end. | 5.0 |
| 9927 | It's fun to read about someone close to my age still out there getting stuff done. I love to read about Seattle. | 4.0 |
| 9928 | In spite of having a bit of trouble getting into the Russian-accented writing, I can see why so many people love this book.Outstanding unfolding of how revolution unfolds, with the human and ethical dimensions thrown out there and explored.I've only read it once, but I'm looking forward to future reads to get even more out of this classic. | 4.0 |
| 9929 | 1. She writes strong, smart, independent women. She has women maybe falling of track and then picking up their own pieces. You may not think that Lexi was, but I do. She was independent and strong. Linde does not disappoint. Liz, is sarcastic, quick, intelligent, and holds her own- which is hard to do because Brady is a force. There are a lot of situations in this book that would have any female lead, whiny and bitchy, Liz is none of those. WITHOUT being a pushover. She speaks her mind. Love her. To be honest, every single character was strong and intriguing. I was automatically sucked in by them, captivated. I had put in the release party that it was not the forbidden romance, but to me the need to get more of these characters and the chemistry.2. Linde is intelligent. Not saying that other authors are not, but political wise. I love politics, I have read a few other authors. I find that A. They either no nothing about it and avoid any topics of government, B. No nothing and straight wikipedia it, C. No everything and decide it is best to put everything into one book. Not all of the readers are political. I think Linde did PoliSci? yes, no? But either way, she streamed in political topics that were enough to keep the political minds intrigued and not bore the non political minds.3. The ending was not a cliffhanger but a .... without giving too much, we were able to see another side to someone and understand some of their inner struggle, and we were able to see a powerful move. well played. I will be waiting for the next book, but I will not be anxiously waiting. The book, ultimately, could have ended at this one and I think that is a plus.Overall, I loved it. It was sexy, and smart. Kudos Linde. | 5.0 |
| 9930 | Patenaude's book is primarily about Trotsky's years in Mexico, from January 1937 until his assassination in August of 1940 (his "flashbacks" to earlier events are not as well researched, and contain a number of errors). That's the only reason I read it, since Mexico is the weakest part of the definitive Isaac Deutscher trilogy,The Prophet Armed: Trotsky 1879-1921,The Prophet Unarmed: Trotsky 1921-1929and theThe Prophet Outcast: Trotsky 1929-1940, being given only one chapter in the last of these, a book that covers Trotsky's life from 1929-40.The author's thesis is that Trotsky was in decline, creating unnecessary battles with his followers. No one ever said that Trotsky was easy to get along with, but anyone with an understanding of Marxism knows that clarification takes place amidst the clash of ideas. Patenaude makes a big deal about what wasn't important, like the disagreements in the Socialist Workers Party in Trotsky accepting to invitation to testify before the Dies Committee (which became the House Committee on Un-American Activities. There were always some in the party at that time who wanted to present themselves as more "revolutionary" than Trotsky. Had Trotsky testified, it would have given him an opportunity to speak more directly to the American working class, and he would not have said anything different than what he said anywhere else. But apparently Dies understood this, and probably only invited him thinking he would refuse. When he accepted, Dies rapidly cancelled the invitation, giving Trotsky the moral high ground.The split with the Shachtman group was a big deal, but Patenaude totally fails to understand what it was about. He blames Trotsky for precipitating the split, which he views as totally unnecessary. He quotes a member of the Shachtman group as saying "The war broke out and we did nothing." While the debate covered many important questions fundamental to Marxism, it was, above all, a debate about what position to take in World War II, the majority defending the point of view that Trotsky had always held, that of defense of the Soviet Union against imperialism, despite the Stalinist degeneration.This struggle took almost half the membership, but it left the party in a stronger position to fight against the war, and the persecution of the party under the Smith Act (seeTeamster Bureaucracy,Socialism on Trial) andThe Socialist Workers Party in World War II: Writings and Speeches, 1940-43 (James P. Cannon writings & speeches)) precisely for representing an important antiwar current within the labor movement.To fully understand the split with the Shachtmanites, one must read and understandIn Defense of Marxism: The Social and Political Contradictions of the Soviet UnionandThe Struggle for a Proletarian Party.The best part of the book is the use of important material from the archives of Joseph Hansen, secretary to Trotsky in Mexico, and life-long leader of the Socialist Workers Party. I also suggest reading the Pathfinder edition ofMy Life: An Attempt at an Autobiography, which has an introduction by Hansen entitled "With Trotsky in Coyoacán." | 3.0 |
| 9931 | This is one of the best alternative histories I have read. The author has an excellent grasp of historic facts and details. this is a really good piece of work.I loved this book and can't wait for the sequel. | 5.0 |
| 9932 | I waited to read this volume because I was disappointed by the previous (Feast for Crows).I shouldn't have waited. Dance with Dragons was a great read and has me back in the saddle with this series. Hurry up Winds of Winter. | 4.0 |
| 9933 | It's more of a autobiography of the writer with small parts when she shares about her experience with Bigfoot. Not what I had expected at all, couldn't finish it because it became so strange. I'll give the writer an A for imagination. | 1.0 |
| 9935 | "Keoni and The Trouble with Shamrocks" is another cute little story in the Keoni the Menehune series that celebrates that Hawaiian cultures and delves into myths and folklore around the world. Kupuna Kane continues to create memorable stories that capture the imagination, spark conversation about different cultures and teaches wonderfully valuable lessons to kids that add to their development while entertaining them.This time around Keoni has his hands full with Irish Leprachauns, magic, mischief and fun that had a smile on my face the whole way through. The author captures the humor, spirit and adventure perfectly... drawing readers into Keoni's adventures with vivid imagery, memorable characters, wonderful plot twists and a general lightheartedness that just makes the story all the more enjoyable.The novel is well-written with a fast pace, a smooth tone and a great deal of forethought about presenting the cultures and folklore legends in a delightful way. From start to finish this was a charming little novel for kids and adults alike that made for an enjoyable read. As always, the story left me eager to read for about Keoni's adventures in the next book in the Keoni the Menehune series. | 5.0 |
| 9936 | What a great book. I absolutely loved the ending even though it is very unlikely in real life. This is one of Grisham's better books. Thank you. | 5.0 |
| 9937 | another great story by Bernard Lee DeLeo! meet Colonel McDANIELS a man who incites fear by the mere mention of his name. His training in the military and Apache upbringing makes him a very dangerous man. Cold (his nickname) begins working under AD Rescova, and her team, searching for terrorist from various parts of the globe. the action is nonstop as we follow the teams sanctioned and Unsanctioned missions. there are lots of great characters and some very funny dialogue among the co-workers, But don't let that fool you they're a deadly group with unique skills. I recommend this book! | 5.0 |
| 9938 | Red Lily is a good book, I really enjoyed all three books in this trilogy, In the Garden. I have a little garden of my own and I learned some things from reading these books. How Clematis likes their roots shaded, no wonder mine weren't doing so well. This is a great story and I encourage you to give them a try. I would love to live in a beautiful old house where you walk out the door into your own nursery. If you like flowers you will like these books and you get a ghost too! | 5.0 |
| 9939 | Blue Crush is one of those books that I came across at the end of another book. I was looking for a change and found it in this book. Easy read with lots of great characters. | 4.0 |
| 9940 | In the beginning this book states if you are too young to think about menopause you can put the book down..well im not there yet and I kept reading. Im glad I did what a book! It gives insight on the writers experience with going into menopause and the unfortunate things woman go through with their bodies. It was hilarious at some points and very serious also with amazing info and signs to look for and stages of cancer because lets face it we should know as much about our bodies as possible. I think this is a must read for all women!!!! | 5.0 |
| 9941 | Grab a box of chocolates, a glass of ice tea and curl up in your favorite chair because the third book in Tara Kingston's Civil War spy trilogy is a great summer read. The author is so adept at moving you into the lives of her characters there'll be times when you might actually blush, feeling as though you shamefacedly lurk in the corners of the rooms where Kate and Reed carry on their affair of the heart. | 5.0 |
| 9942 | I am never disappointed when I buy any of Danielle Steel's books. They hold me interest from page one until the last page of the book. | 5.0 |
| 9943 | Evanovich , Stephanie Plum, etc.I always buy her books as soon as they are released.She makes me laugh out loud.Not so much this time but that is okay it was still a very good read. | 5.0 |
| 9944 | This action-packed series ender explores authority, loyalty, sacrifice, and the fear of the unknown. It begins where “A Million Suns” left off, as a group of colonists are ready to leave their spaceship and land on planet Centauri-Earth after departing Earth five hundred years ago. It’s an original mixture of science fiction, mystery, and romance, set in a dystopian world.The first two novels introduced readers to Amy and Elder, who have formed a strong connection in adversity. The short chapters are told in their alternating first-person narration. The benefit is that this serves to move the action along at a quick pace. However, their voices are virtually indistinguishable, so while reading I had to be sure to make note of who was narrating each chapter.The trilogy is strong on the setup, suspense, revelations, and plot twists. The sci-fi scenario is skillfully brought to life, as the characters step onto an alien planet for the first time and the body count grows. The middle section moves a bit slowly, but the last one hundred pages of “Shades of Earth” are tense and fast-paced. I found the ending satisfying. | 5.0 |
| 9945 | A good read. Had me belly ache laughing in several places. I think a better title is A Man Comes of Age. | 5.0 |
| 9946 | It's just fun having a book that's like asking Mr. Rogers what he thinks about _______. The book has some great practical help and advise! | 5.0 |
| 9947 | CJ Box novels are so frustrating. I pre purchase because I can't wait. Then I let it sit for a month or so in anticipation. Finally, I get my book, get comfie, and just READ. You can't help but love his characters, and this plot was scary exciting. It is an incredible story. But here's the problem. Now I'm done. Mr. Box, I need for you to write faster because I need the next installment - like right now. | 5.0 |
| 9948 | This was a fun, fast girlie read. It's set in Miami and has a lot of spice in the story, with a lot of heart, too. I like how the author gets right into the story and zips you away. | 4.0 |
| 9949 | This book does two things. It teaches you many interesting facts about different animals (which is interesting enough on its own) and then it tells you how to apply their instincts and knowledge to your own life. I felt like I could relate more to some of the lessons than the others (my favorite lesson was the circus elephants) but I think that everyone could relate to, and learn from, at least one of nature's lessons. The writing and editing is also well done and some of the photographs are breathtaking.I think this is an excellent book for anyone who feels as though they're stuck in their life and needs a bit of motivation. It would also make a great gift. | 5.0 |
| 9950 | This one is written very well, but it's still a dark tale with some creepy psychotic acts. It's believeable, however, and you'll findyourself rooting for the good guys. Don't pass this one over. | 4.0 |
| 9951 | I am still using this book and will go back to it for a reference--so far it is wonderful and has given me several tips. | 5.0 |
| 9952 | This is marketed as a vampire book, and I do have to say that I felt that there was not as much about vampires as I expected. I would, in fact, categorize it as a "Hell comes to earth" book. Vampires are not the only baddie that shows up to plague our intrepid hero and his unit- they're not even the worst.Overall, I did actually enjoy this book quite a bit. This book reminded me (a bit) of the movie PRIEST.However, there were some serious flaws. The author uses just a select few adjectives to describe the same things over and over. If I had to read that something was ebon (black) one more time, I was going to scream. Also, things get described over and over, as though the author thinks his readers are too stupid to remember what he has already told them.Not all of the flashbacks are as clearly defined as they should be, although I never found them confusing enough to actually get lost.The sister's story is also not as developed as it should have been.In the end, I felt that this book deserved 3 1/2 stars. Since I can only give whole stars, I gave it 4 on the hope that this author can improve subsequent books. | 4.0 |
| 9953 | Anyone who may have a remote interest in the period of history called the "French and Indian War" will find this book a must read. Superb attention to detail, thoroughly researched with enough "back story" to stoke your interests. | 5.0 |
| 9954 | Like most schools boys, I had heard of the Greek triumph over the Persians, focused mainly on Thermopylae and the 300 Spartans that died there saving the Greeks. And, oh yes, there was a naval battle. In the Battle of Salamis, Barry Strauss completes the story with an exciting story of them men and women and boats and weapons with which the Greeks and Persians went after them.What drew me into the book was the detail with which Strauss gives us in describing the ships and the men who sailed them. I found myself looking up pictures of a trireme so I could envision what these navies looked like. Strauss details how the three decks of rowers were tied to their seats, how the marines stayed seated when they launched their spears or let loose their arrows. And he gives us brutal detail on how the boats rammed and speared each other in the narrow straits off Salamis.But ultimately it was the force of two men, Xerxes and Themistocles, who led their respective forces that determined the outcome of the historic battle between Greece and Persia. Strauss gives each his due, and fairly illustrates their strengths and weaknesses. A good sailor's tale well tols. | 5.0 |
| 9955 | I learned a lot about Italy's history. History that I was not aware of. This is a very interesting read. | 5.0 |
| 9956 | keeps it alive and replaceable. I was surprised and happy it was not predictable. recommend very highly. I will read more from her. | 5.0 |
| 9957 | We know carbs are bad for us, especially white, refined carbs, but did you know that carbs can slowly destroy your brain? That’s the argument that David Perlmutter makes in his book //Grain Brain//.Perlmutter, a neurologist as well as board certified nutritionist, and founder of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, is in a unique position to see how nutrition affects our neurology and his findings are astounding. He charges carbohydrates, especially glutens, with contributing to, if not downright causing, all types of prevalent and preventable diseases, such as dementia, ADHD, diabetes, libido, migraine headaches, depression, inflammation, obesity, and more. He proposes that humans have evolved to eat a high fat, low carb diet, but stresses that they must be the right kinds of fats, and in correct proportion. For instance, omega 3s and omega 6s should be in balance, in a 1:1 ratio. This diet, more similar to the Mediterranean diet than the low-carb Atkins diet, stresses meats, nuts, vegetables, and some fruits, as well as salad dressings and dipping sauces. It actually looks pretty tasty, even from a carb-lover’s point of view.With so many food books and opinions and diets out there, it’s difficult to know who to listen to. Perlmutter seems to have a valid opinion (no juice fasts or grapefruit diets here) and advocates veggies and meats, so you really can’t go wrong with that. But if you suffer from a chronic disease, have an interest in staving off brain disease, or even just want add more grist to the mill on the topic of food, diet, and nutrition, this might be a good read for you. If nothing else, it’ll help make you more aware of what you’re sticking in your mouth and we all can stand to be a little more aware of that.--Review also provided to portlandbookreview.com | 5.0 |
| 9958 | This is a series of three childhood friends and their lives. A story about a specific type of life. Not normally the type of books I read, but they drew me in. My mother-in-law even read them, and this is not the type of book she normally reads. That said, we are not young adults. Following the lives of these three friends was very interesting. You must read them in order, I will say I missed a couple of books in the beginning, I started a little late in the reading club my mother-in-law have, she filled me in. I t I started with "Just". Once I started I couldn't stop. I will say it does not end, it is not complete (to be continued I hope). I would like to see how the rest of their lives unfolds. I think k Jessica did a great job. Just hope she finishes it. | 4.0 |
| 9959 | There are six short stories in this novel. Six different authors that bring lust and erotica to the pages. I like to read something short and sweet and sexy after something intense or dark just to pull me out of my funk......the book hangover as it were. These stories did that. There is nothing heavy in the BDSM and it was fun. All six stories are individual, different and unconnected other than the mild BDSM. All six are very well written. Erotic, sexy and really hot as well.The Exhibition by: London Saint James: is about a woman and her best friend (gay male) attending his Brother's art show. The trio has known each other for a very long time but, the older brother has skated around his attraction for her just as she has for him believing it would offend or upset the younger brother. Then as with most misguided beliefs she tears away because she's afraid of being dumped....so she dumps him first... That's when the fun begins.Amazing Maisie by: Raven McAllan: A woman who would like to explore the BDSM world and is attracted to a DOM. Fortunately her friend is his sister and they find themselves working toward a relationship that he coaxes her to even though she has nightmares about the possible things he expects (And doesn't actually want at all). He is gentle and explains his intentions relieving her fears. It is a loveable story.Liberating Lua by: Elyzabeth M. VaLey: A Lord of the BDSM type is married to a genuine Lady and is afraid to invite her into his dark world. So he uses a handmaiden to release his desires although, good husband that he is, never has sex with her. The Lady has been taught from early childhood that a good Lady allows her husband the lust without her response. But, she feels and is afraid to tell him. Then she finds out about he handmaiden and demands to take her place....Wow. This is definitely erotic in story and nature.Taboo by: Doris O'Connor: "Uncle" Joshua has been infatuated to the point of distraction over the daughter of his best friend he has watched grow up. She's twenty five now and his thoughts are no longer tame. But, he's heavy into the BDSM life and she's pure and innocent......so he thought. He discovers her being abused by a baby Dom and rescues her. Come to find out our young Lucy isn't so innocent and has had the hots for Joshua for way too many years. She's old enough to act on them now and she lets him know it in no uncertain terms. It gets hotter, sexier and way more dangerous as her Father gets closer to finding out the truth about both of them.Lock Stock and Spank Her: By R. Brennan: I actually found this one to be the most "fun" of them all. Beth is new to the world and her training Mistress is taking her to her first "munch". I had never heard that term before but, began to draw that it is a gathering and demonstration to introduce product and people....do not go on that as reality, strictly theory. Beth is nervous. Her Mistress finds out who her mystery "friend" is and she builds the nerve to talk to him. He is the creator and demonstrator of the equipment being shown. He asks her to volunteer and the feelings and emotions build for both of them. This is a lighthearted and fun story. I would love to see how a full version of this story would be told.The Cowboy and the Schoolmarm: by Nikki Prince: This is a modern day western. Fun, playful and one overbearing Dom of a cowboy (Would we really want for less?) Melanie is in love with Shiloh as young adults but, he goes off without ever telling her he'll return. So she agrees to marry his friend. He returns to late but, the husband dies and now she's a widow. NOW, it's his turn to sway her back. He goes after her full throttle. She doesn't want to struggle but, she's torn with pride. He has to push through it. Hello, he's a cowboy Dom, is there any other questions?I enjoyed this Anthology very much. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes shorts or needs something light between the really heavy stuff that can leave you wrung out. Definitely a pick me upper. Very hot, a four fan set of stories. | 5.0 |
| 9960 | GREAT SERIES!! Do not hesitate on this series if you love Marie Force. The characters come to life and she reminds me of old school Nora Roberts. Each book is intertwined and deeply satisfying. These are FICTION and who cares if the characters have flaws. It makes for a great story and great read. | 5.0 |
| 9961 | Echo, Echo, Echo.... You beautiful, cocky, sweet, loving man. Torin has owned my heart, but Echo has shown that he is just as special in my eyes.Cora has just been released from a mental institution and wants nothing more than for her life to go back to normal. But how can you have normal when you are regularly followed by souls and your world has been inhabited by Grimnirs, Immortals, Gods, Norns and Valkyries, and there appears to be mystery and danger at every turn. And then there's the gorgeous, infuriating soul reaper who makes your blood boil one minute and has your heart doing flips the next.I like my books to be heavy on the romance and Ednah Walter's has delivered just what I need once again. I thought Cora's heart belonged to Eirik and I was so torn when Echo emerged on the scene. But Echo won me over. He is a man who truly believes that he's not worthy of love. He believes that his heart and soul are bad. Yes, he's done bad things but he's had such horrid pain in his life. Thank God Cora saw right through him and saw the beautiful, loving man that was buried under his cockiness. He protects, he cares, and he loves. Boy, does he love!!There was lots of mystery and action to offset the hot romance and I found myself questioning almost everyone's motives at some point during the book. I really felt that I was taking this great journey of discovery right alongside Cora as she learnt more about her new world and it's inhabitants and her abilities.I'm so happy that the author is writing these books to give us greater insights into the other characters. After reading this I liked Cora so much more. She has much more substance than what I originally thought. And as much as I want to get to know all the characters better, my greedy self is also jumping up and down because it means that the Runes series still has a fair way to go before it wraps up.Theres not one particular thing that makes Ednah Walters Runes series a standout to me. It's a whole combination of things. It's the fantastic, easy to read writing style. It's the world building and plot twists. It's the incredibly likeable characters. Its the gorgeous swoony males. It's the fine line between Young Adult and New Adult that she manages to walk the story along. This series just keeps getting better with each book.5/5 Cocky and Passionate Echo StarsThis book was gifted to me for an honest review.FAVOURITE QUOTES: I shook my head. I'd never met a man with a one-track mind. "Just when I'm beginning to see something redeemable in you, you open your mouth and spoil it."***I wanted someone to kiss me like he couldn't get enough of me. Touch me like he'd die if we didn't. Look at me like he was seeing me for the first time every time we were together. I wanted Echo.***His chest was right there, begging me to kiss it, so I did, and he groaned. Best fantasy ever. | 5.0 |
| 9962 | Been waiting impatiently for this book to come out and it was as good as I expected. Terri is such a great writer and I love her books. This one was a good mystery and a story about a family that showed their love for one another. Through each tragedy they took care of each other and showed God's love to everyone. I will look for Holly' s story and maybe a new love for Juliet and Jay. | 4.0 |
| 9963 | I really enjoyed this book.. With social networking so big out there I found it easy to relate.. The way the author described and wrote about the characters she made them real, not phony and over exaggerated.. I kinda figured out early on what would happen, the end was predictable but overall I wanted to keep reading this book, I was not bored and interested in the characters.. A nice summer read! | 5.0 |
| 9964 | The short version of why Hellboy’s in hell is that at the end of the last Hellboy book, The Storm and The Fury, he slew the dragon and saved England but died when he was caught off guard and the ghost of the witch Nimue plucked out his heart. This is what happened next…Hellboy in Hell isn’t just the title of the book but a pretty accurate summary of what happens in the book. There isn’t a plot, it’s just Hellboy wandering around hell looking at stuff with a variety of different Virgils explaining what he’s looking at. This is weirdly the book’s strength and weakness because this is the first Hellboy book Mike Mignola’s both written and drawn in years, and his art has only improved with age. So while Hellboy meanders, the creatures and backgrounds he comes across are visually incredible.Here hell isn’t the fire and brimstone Christian stereotype but in Mignola’s hands becomes an ethereal, perpetually twilit land of eerie shadows against Victorian buildings. The effect is quietly chilling as wonderfully ancient structures give an old world atmosphere and provides a gorgeous backdrop to the flying demons and Lovecraftian monsters that float around. Pandemonium sits in the midst of the muted yet ominous Lake of Fire, a looming collection of ancient Roman-esque architectural buildings surrounded by creepy talking statues housing the seat of hell’s power, the Citadel of the Fly, and the Devil himself. If nothing else, Hellboy in Hell is worth picking up for Mignola’s first-rate art.But when it comes to story, things get a bit messy. Ideas like Hellboy going to the place where he’s been banishing monsters for decades, like a cop sent to prison and meeting all the criminals he’s put away, is touched on for a spell before being shuffled away and forgotten. Literary allusions pepper the script from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol being parodied, to lines from Shakespeare and Milton being quoted, all of which give the impression of a deep, complex read when it really isn’t. Hellboy doesn’t want the throne of hell so Mignola throws in a line or two from Macbeth which says something similar – kinda obvious.The more successful elements of the narrative are things that have been explored in previous Hellboy books – Hellboy’s purpose for existing and his right hand of doom, which mark him out to be the heir to the throne of hell. Mignola re-treads some of this material but adds more detail behind Hellboy’s birth mother and introduces his demonic half-brothers who want Hellboy’s power even if he doesn’t. What happens when Hellboy encounters Satan himself is the most interesting part of the book as it makes the reader wonder what happens to hell afterwards but Mignola doesn’t take that thread any further (maybe to explore in later issues?).I appreciate Mignola’s ambitious vision where he’s literally creating his own idea of hell utilising numerous artistic sources throughout human history while making it distinctly his, and Hellboy’s, own, but I kept waiting for Hellboy to try to figure out a way to come back to Earth. He seemed more than happy to simply be just in hell – is this it? Is Hellboy going to be in hell, walking about while remaining nonplussed, forever? The final story in the book is a standalone piece where Hellboy’s having a smoke when a lost spirit asks him for help and they go on a little adventure. It seems indicative of Mignola’s approach to Hellboy’s new situation – that he’s content to keep Hellboy in hell for the time being and be in no particular hurry to return him to Earth, or point him in any narrative direction at all.The Descent isn’t the best Hellboy book if you’re looking for a more driven narrative but it’s fine for what it does which is establish and explore the fascinating new setting for Hellboy – though I’m assuming this is done because Hellboy’s staying in hell for a while; if not, then this is a lot of pretty filler. I would like to feel that there was a point to all of this but the ambling way Mignola writes these days shows that urgency isn’t something he’s overly concerned with and that he prefers to show interesting things rather than tell interesting stories – a quality that doesn’t make for amazing comics.The art really is gorgeous though and it isn’t hard to see why the book looks amazing when the art team is Mignola, Dave Stewart on colours and Clem Robins lettering, and parts of the book are entertaining to read but the overall impression of Hellboy in Hell Vol 1 is of a fragmentary and unsatisfactory story. Which is a shame because after Batman and Superman, Hellboy’s my favourite superhero and I really wanted Hellboy in Hell to be the masterpiece I hoped it would be but it turned out to be an underwhelming next chapter in the Hellboy saga. | 3.0 |
| 9965 | Easy to follow recipes were also very tasty. A lot of different recipes to choose from. Already tried out a few and they were delicious! | 5.0 |
| 9966 | If you find yourself needing to lose ALOT of weight, this could be a good book to get you started. It's filled with lots of common sense advise about eating and exercising. It's a starting point...However, I don't like how this book encourages the use of "good" fats like canola oil, which we know is not a good fat. Reduced fat and fat free dressings, spreads, etc are all loaded with unhealthy chemicals and additives. Sugar free puddings, gelatins, frozen treats, etc are all full of toxic artificial sweeteners.Consume too much of that stuff for too long and it won't matter if you're thin, you'll be physically sick and possibly dead. | 3.0 |
| 9967 | Great intro to the "Chaos Walking" trilogy. I wish these books had been available when I was a kid (well, 'tween' would probably be more accurate). Excellent intro to one of the best new Sci Fi books I have read in many, many years. | 5.0 |
| 9968 | Well worth the time to read. I love this family...I have already purchased more Nancy Radke stories starring the Traherns.Good characters, great values, just plain old good. | 5.0 |
| 9969 | Fascinating account of the history of how the Jewish people and/or Israel have been treated in the past, especially by the USA and what is happening now. | 5.0 |
| 9970 | Another great collection of short stories from the master storyteller. Definitely a book to be read over and over again | 5.0 |
| 9971 | The story was engaging, not a predictable solution and fun to read. After recently traveling to the area, I had a real feel for the landmarks! | 4.0 |
| 9972 | This is one of the best novels I've read in a long time. It's extraordinarily smart and well-written and is filled with complex, flesh and blood characters I'll consider for a long time.One of the novel's most impressive achievements is the Tartt weaves the symbolism, compositional elements, and even biographical context of Fabritius's Goldfinch into the plot of this modern bildungsroman.All of that said, there are portions of this book which ALMOST jump the shark. It's probably about 100 pages longer than it needs to be, and the ending, though comprised of some of the book's most poetic writing, feels exhaustively verbose and incredibly awkward in its metafictional posture. These moments aren't enough to knock even one star off the constellation of this novel, but it is worth noting that Tartt has room to improve, which is scary.This is a no-brainer purchase. If you care about modern American fiction, art, and the ways we find to deal with suffering, this book is perfect. | 5.0 |
| 9973 | really loved this book , cant wait to read more of them, i would tell anyone to read this book , thanks for a great reading | 5.0 |
| 9974 | The Guardian DukeBy: Jamie Carie5 starsReviewed by:AngelsFormat:Kindle/HardcoverPublished: B&H BooksSource: Purchased Copy Gene:Christian RomanceBook Blurb/Synopsis-The Guardian Duke is award-winning novelist Jamie Carie’s most exciting story yet, a uniquely arranged Regency-era romantic adventure where hero and heroine know each other through written letters but have yet to meet.Gabriel, the Duke of St. Easton, is ordered by the King to take guardianship over Lady Alexandria Featherstone whose parents are presumed dead after failing to return from a high profile treasure hunt. But Alexandria ignores this royal reassignment, believing her parents are still alive and duly following clues that may lead to their whereabouts. Gabriel, pressured by what are actually the King’s ulterior motives, pursues her across windswept England and the rolling green hills of Ireland but is always one step behind.When they do meet, the search for earthly treasure will pale in comparison to what God has planned for both of them.Our ReviewWhat a great start to a series. I found the characters to be engaging funny , serious and some to be our white Knight !Alexandria becomes the guardian of the Duke of St. Easton when Alexandria's parents are presumed dead.Her parents are treasure hunting looking for a lost tomb that has gone missing from a collection. Alexandria does not believe her parents are dead so puts forth a plan to rescue them but, to do that she needs money to travel with. Alex corresponds with the Duke making up or stretching the truth about the amount of money she needs to keep things running at home. Alex letters are so funny they have you cracking up. She is talking to the Duke not knowing what to say to him, saying things no lady would say, speaking her mind in those letters a crossing certain parts out but ,sending the letter as is.Hilarious !The purpose of the letters is really to distract the Duke from making her leave her home a coming to him but, in doing so she is building a relationship with her Duke. Alex sets forth on looking for her parents and finds a champion to help her in her travels. The Duke learning she has gone from her home sets out to travel after her and bring her back to safely.These two play at Cat and mouse game the whole story through.Alex lets the Duke know her where abouts just enough to keep him interested but, always several steps ahead and out of reach as she is not going back to England she is finding her parents even if it kills her !I loved this story it was a very fun read and quite the page turner. I never laughed so hard reading the parts where Alex is writing her letters to the Duke.The Duke feels he has gotten to know who Alex is through her letters and learns that she is one of a kind.He is falling in love.This little adventure was packed with enough intrigue to keep you on the edge always wondering what will happen next. There adventure led them to developing a long and lasting relationship.Alex might be developing a love interest which will complicate things for the Duke.The story right up to the end was delightful leaving a cliff hanger on what happens next ! This book is a keeper for me just one of the heart felt romances that is developing little by little without either party realizing the extent of there feeling just yet!Recommended read to all ! | 5.0 |
| 9975 | A page-turning who-dunnit, memorable characters, excellent plot, logical yet surprising twists and turns, and beautiful descriptions mark this tale of death and drugs in a small southwestern town. Well worth the time. | 5.0 |
| 9976 | The trials and battles of the first BLACK President of the USA.He is elevated to the position by the 'succession program' when the President, Vice President etc have died in differing circumstances. From day one he battles for control to rule, even by members of his own party. It soon becomes obvious that due to his colour he will never be trusted or respected to rule impartially for the good of ALL Americans.His opponents eventually draw 4 cases for impeachment and it this court battle that divides the nation.This book was written well before our current black President was in office but highlights problems that he may experience during his reign. | 5.0 |
| 9977 | It w a s just an okay book until the big surprise. I could not suspend belief and had to stop reading. | 2.0 |
| 9978 | I'm at Chapter 20 of this book, and lovin' every minute of it. I normally wait until I've finished a book to write something about it on Amazon, but I'm compelled to do so now since I've found a fun little error, and seem to be the only one here who caught it (perhaps it's my age). Right at the beginning of Chapter 20, our hero makes reference to Frank Sinatra as the character who was brainwashed in "The Manchurian Candiate" (original version). Wrong. It was Laurence Harvey's character. I'm just sayin'...You're off to a great start with this book, Mr. Monday. Keep 'em coming. | 5.0 |
| 9979 | This author has a good imagination and good memory to keep all these plots and the characters balanced.I didn't need so.much going on at once but ended satisfactorily.I.liked the characters. | 3.0 |
| 9980 | This series of 3 stories are great individually and even better as a series. Read in order, New Orleans, Memphis and now Atlanta. | 5.0 |
| 9981 | I am very picky when it comes to what I like to read. This was recommended by a friend who promised this was unlike anything else I'd ever read and to step out of my boring comfort zone.It definitely was not and I will stick to my comfort zone next recommendation.I do not like writing negative reviews. It is very, very rare for me to not finish a book and this was coming close to being the first book in four years that I did not finish.I think what kind of bothered me is that it seems like a ripoff of one of my favorite TV shows. I wondered more than once if the author is a fan of the show and if so, if she was inspired by it and this is her way of honoring said show.I disliked all of the characters. Every single one of them. Well, okay. Layla had some redeeming qualities and was the only one that I didn't want to run over with my fictional truck. Repeatedly.Not only is this a very slow read to the point that I wanted to rip my hair out, but could have used another go around with an editor as I found many misspelled words, incorrect grammar, and plenty of punctuation errors.Definitely a read for an adult who doesn't mind gratuitous language and graphic sex scenes {Note: I am over 21 and did read the warning and went by my friend's standard that it wasn't "that bad". Apparently we don't have the same standards}I do have to say that even though I didn't care for it and won't be continuing on to read the second book, I think every book should not be judged by its reviews, but read with an open mind, hence why I read it. | 1.0 |
| 9982 | *I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads*I have VERY mixed feelings on this book. I liked the beginning, Lena sitting at a bar and being "chatted" up by Eric (or Loner and Rusty, if you prefer). Their banter was entertaining and it just felt like it could really happen!As the story progresses, though, I felt like many parts were rushed (including many of the "erotic" scenes). I didn't really empathize with either character. I understood that she had a rough life (although this wasn't really developed until late in the book), and he's a "control" freak - but I didn't FEEL this by reading the story.Which made it unbelievably difficult to believe the D/s angle...He never explained what he expects from a "subbie", and she just blankly followed his lead. I think I was expecting a bit more substance from this part of the book, in particular.Overall, it was a quick story full of romance (general & erotic). | 2.0 |
| 9983 | Loved the book and the twist like he was a prince with magic only wished that we could read about Hayden topping valid and possible there first kid is there another book that expands on there life if so please email me the title | 5.0 |
| 9984 | Having this book toted as a YA series on Amazon and shelved in the Teen section at book stores is very deceiving. My daughter and I both enjoyed the first book and we both looked forward to reading this second book, Endless Knights, as well. I borrowed this book from my daughter before she had a chance to read it and I'm glad I did. Not because it is a great story, but because of the sex within.Maybe my opinions do not sit with the majority but I don't believe my teen needs to be fed such descriptions of a sexual act that was depicted in this book. Instead of quoting the author's story and chancing a child reading this review, I would suggest you go to a book store and read page 115 before purchasing for your child if this type of thing is uncomfortable for them. I stopped reading after page 157, as it just began to seem like a good story idea that was lost due to the unnecessary graphic nature. In reading some reviews before I wrote this, I find that there are additional sex scenes with the main character and a different man. I strongly feel that if publishers want to push books into the YA category, there should be a similar rating on them as movies and video games. Why can't the publisher give the young adult consumer the heads up about explicit sexual content? I don't feel that a young reader should be left to innocently stumble upon something so uncomfortable for them. | 1.0 |
| 9985 | Cat has been pressing her husband of ten years for a foursome with their new next door neighbors.What started out as some smoking hot sex between four consenting adults went completely wrong. From the start you could see this was a train wreck just waiting to happen. In getting to know the characters a bit better, I took a dislike to Cat. She seemed like she was always up to no good. She came across as very fake. Her husband Drew seemed to just put it with her and whatever diabolical plan she was cooking up.Logan and his wife Alexis didn't have a great relationship either. Logan was always pointing out her faults and finding her lacking in just about everything. Alexis was the most reserved of all four of them. At times it looked as though she was participating in this kink only to please her husband.When all four of them get together in any kind of interaction it's apparent that Drew and Alexis would be the better match of the couples.Even knowing this was something horrible that would blow up in their faces, I couldn't put it down. With knowing it was bound to end badly, I still had to see it for myself. | 4.0 |
| 9986 | I found this a delightful story. A modern version of the old classic. Only a whole "region" moved back in time and across the ocean. A good tribute to American fortitude and ingenuity. | 5.0 |
| 9987 | I received this book from the author for an honest review.So this book is alll Morgans POV from Boy in a Band to now. She skims over her times with Matt and then begins to think about 'poor me". She is also very very very self absorbed this novel. I found myself not really liking Morgan. I kinda wanted to smack her upside the head at times but then I remember that we all go through this kind of self envolvement when he are in pain. Pain and hurt are Morgans feelins through this novel. She is discovering life and granted she is doing it the wrong way buuuut who hasnt makde stupid choices right? *raises hand*I did enjoy seeing Morgan and her mother working on their relationship. The two have a unhealthy reltionship which can also cause issues for a young woman. Morgan needs support and her mother and her seem to be oil and water. The unhealthy realtionship along with the stringing along of Matt caused her to hane ALOT of self esteem issues....she is always putting herself down which causes her to make sooo many bad choices........Ryan...sigh...loved him and the moments with Morgan and him. I thought he was a great character to also be causing issue for Morgan. BUt then he ends up stringing Morgan along too...ugh...poor girl......I was sooo stressed out and wanted to throw my kindle alot of the times. | 4.0 |
| 9988 | Roberts does not disappoint in the second book of this trilogy. The witchcraft theme, the weaving of the relationships of the characters and the connections with the past keep you reading. I can't wait til the next book is released to see how the plot continues. | 5.0 |
| 9989 | I honestly wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I started reading about Cora Carmack’s new book All Lined Up and I could see the book already had a huge fan base even before the book was released. That made me nervous. Popular books and I tend to not mix for some reason. I should not have fretted because All Lined Up was amazing and nothing like I expected.Dallas is so over football. Her dad has coached multiple college and high school football teams, taking them from the bottom to the top and then they move on to another school. Dallas’ first boyfriend played football and when they broke up she was done, or so she thought. The first night at school she meets Carson who is all kinds of hot and leaves her wanting.Carson is having a hard time fitting in at Rusk. He’s a transfer so none of the guys respect him and he needs to be better if he wants to stay at the school without making his parents give up more than they already have. He needs a scholarship and he won’t get that from his grades. He knows there can be no distractions but running into Dallas turns everything upside down.I am honestly in love with this series now. Cora Carmack does not disappoint with her new series.Dallas and Carson were great characters to read about. Carson is sweet and dedicated. Even when he knows he’s not supposed to be with Dallas he finds a way to be with her in any way he can. I honestly loved their relationship. They study and do homework together, they watch movies and do normal couple things together which was adorable and made their relationship all the more believable.Both characters really grow from amazing characters to awesome characters. Where Dallas is scared to love and be vulnerable she learns to be herself and comes out of her shell, with the help of Carson of coarse. Carson thinks he’ll never be good enough but over time he learns to have more confidence within himself, which I mean who doesn’t love a hot confident funny guy? I know I do!I honestly loved this book. Everything about this story made everything so realistic and enjoyable. I loved the humor and constantly found myself laughing while reading. My heart would ache when things got hard and I could hardly put this amazing story down for a second. All Lined Up is an amazing addition to the rising New Adult genre and I can’t wait for the next installment. | 5.0 |
| 9990 | James Patterson delivers again, fast read, good twists. I like the main characters portrayed which makes you want to read more about them | 5.0 |
| 9991 | The quide helped with a lot of event and item collecting, but it didn't have good descriptions on holidays or certain events. Look up the event on the internet, but this book is good for a good checklist | 4.0 |
| 9992 | Intense and not for the faint of heart, Craig Wallwork’s Gory Hole explores not only the darkest recesses of humanity, but every disturbing orifice. Mixing dark humor and a grisly canvas of human behavior, at times I felt horribly vulnerable, others, offended (as in all the best of horror), and still others, addicted to the page. Only a writer of Wallwork’s talent can create such a viscerally encompassing experience that left me with literal nightmares. His work is diverse, from his mythical collection, Quintessence of Dust, to the strange macabre noir of To Die Upon a Kiss, to this bizarro trio of horrific tales, so that every work is an evocative foray into the depths of human nature. His prose is organic and vibrant, painting emotions through body parts:“After a short drive up the path they were met at the door by an old man. Framing his head and jaw was hair the colour of piss-drenched snow. Deep ravines ran through his forehead like electrical signals from an erratic heartbeat. Hands were hidden by industrial rubber gloves and a large apron draped over his church bell figure.”Gory Hole isn’t just a trip down a rabbit’s hole, but a gory plunge. Just make sure you don’t lose your head to the zombies of Wallwork's imagination. | 5.0 |
| 9993 | I've tried to start this graphic novel a couple of times but it's so drab compared to "Flashpoint: Batman - Knight of Vengeance Special Edition #1" that I loose interest en route. Please give "Flashpoint" a look instead as it was much better and even free last I looked. | 2.0 |
| 9994 | Not so Much this. There is a less genuine respect for the more organized forms of spirituality and Iam put off by a more monied lawyer able to spend a fortune to hunt down her spiritual teachers. I am also a little put off by the world wide web of spirituality. Maybe its my age or temperament, but this volume which I sought out after reading her most recent book did not inspire or satisfy.I would not recommend this to a friend | 2.0 |
| 9995 | The whole series was great! Melody is a fantastic writer and keeps you intrigues the for the entire book love it! | 5.0 |
| 9996 | I didn't thing that much of this book. I am a boater and a lot of what was going on in the boat didn't seem to me that real or believable. The characters, at least to me, were boring. They ended up being way to intertwined by the time the story ended to be real live people! I did finish the story, didn't take long to read (maybe a day) --- and, didn't fall asleep so maybe a skin-diver would enjoy it more then I did! I really enjoyed how the two bottle-nosed dolphins brought the missing person back to the boat and how they intermingled with the people. | 3.0 |
| 9997 | It is an emotional TRIP to the past with Trip and Layla. I love the ease in the writing style and all the references to the 90’s. I was a connoisseur of Love’s Baby Soft. I blame it on an underdeveloped brain and impressionable advertising. My all time favorite passages involve the phrase ~ Are you there, God? It’s me, LaylaThere are some truly fantastic lines in this book. Very fitting the high school years. ~Trip was like a one-man beautification committee just by existing. ~ Had he picked up on my tomboy vibe even though I was sure I hadn’t been putting it out there? Dear God. Was it Brian Hollander all over again? ~ To her I was Saint Layla, after all. It’s not as though she had any reason to suspect that I was actually planning on f$%&ing; her son’s brains out that night.As much as the funny moments are hilarious and the time flew by what really stuck with me as I read were those tender and at times uncertain and awkward moments of first love and finding your place in the world and among your peers. “Maybe Someday Just not today.” ~ I’m hoping you’ll understand one day when you find that one person you know you’re supposed to be with, you’ll do whatever you have to do in order to be with him. ~The letter and picture killed me. What can I say I’m a sap and Trip has some really good moves. The lessons on popularity and fitting in, the future, small towns and dealing with family were all spot on. A very strong opening with interesting characters to set up the series. I can’t wait to see what the uncertain future holds. | 5.0 |
| 9998 | This definitely got under my veins whereby I had to purchase related books to further satisfy my curiosity! Well done Suzanne!look forward to residing more of books in this vein! | 5.0 |
| 9999 | Highly recommend this entire trilogy. It is very well written and held me in suspense and kept me reading. Even with the same old young girl heroine who goes head strong and hell bent on saving the new world, id tecommend this book to dystopian fiction fans! Not overdone, thankfully! A fesw situations made it feel like I've read this same plot before....but these were well thought out and much better written! This authr has a gift a d I will be looking forward to reading more of ber work. | 4.0 |
| 10001 | This is a great book. | 1 |
| 10001 | badass | 1 |
| 10001 | badass | 1 |